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As a space-faring species, the Sangheili have colonized multiple worlds in addition to Sanghelios as they expanded the reach of their own civilization and later the empire of the [[Covenant]].<ref name="11th 2">'''[[Eleventh Hour reports]]''', ''Report 2''</ref> Though the Sangheili have colonized dozens of independent worlds, Sanghelios still remains central to the government and culture of the species.<ref name="sangheili waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/sangheili '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Sangheili'']</ref> Following the [[Human-Covenant War]] and the dissolution of the Covenant, Sanghelios had become embroiled in a civil war known as the [[Blooding Years]] that encompasses most of the planet and many [[Sangheili colonies]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Though the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] have effectively taken control of the planet, many other factions seek to overthrow the government.{{Ref/Reuse|swords of sanghelios}}

[[File:H5-EnemyLines-Ruins1.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A Sanghelios cliffside, with ruins carved into it.]]

A harsh planet, Sanghelios is located on the innermost edge of the [[Urs system]]'s habitable zone,<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 130'' (2011)</ref> allowing for a wide variation in vegetation and temperature on the planet.{{Ref/Reuse|HE311}} With a diameter of {{Convert|15038|km|mi}},{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Sanghelios has a gravity of 1.375 Gs and an average surface temperature of -5&nbsp;°C to 96&nbsp;°C (23&nbsp;°F to 204.8&nbsp;°F). The planet has a diameter of 15,038 kilometers, making it larger than Earth. The land masses and continents are more scattered in relation to bodies of [[water]].{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}} Sanghelios' sky varies in hue from a bright yellow to a blood red, due to large amounts of suspended particles in the upper atmosphere, but can also be blue. The planet's harsh and capricious environment is caused by Sanghelios' three suns, [[Urs system|Urs]], [[Fied]], and [[Joori]].{{Ref/Reuse|HE311}} Like Earth, its atmosphere consists of [[oxygen]], [[argon]], and [[nitrogen]], but also has a reddish hue to it. Water on the planet can have various hues which include blood red, orange, yellow, cyan, blue and even purple or magenta.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> The surface of the planet is mostly composed of water, though Sanghelios has five individual continents: [[Kaepra]], [[Qivro]], [[Tolvuus]], [[Vaardma]], and [[Yermo]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

Large desert regions stretch across the interior portions of the planet's continents, forcing the significant portion of Sanghelios' population to live on the coasts and islands. These locations are usually encircled by steep mountain ranges or rocky tombolo drifts, which provide much needed protection during the planet's harrowing rain season.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Many [[Forerunner]] artifacts and structures exist on the planet, which are the topic of worship, as well as the cause of historical [[war]]s between the Sangheili and the [[San'Shyuum]] before the formation of the [[Covenant]].{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}} The large size of Sanghelios' two [[natural satellite]]s—[[Qikost]] and [[Suban]]—has great effects on the planet's tides.{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]|Page=90}} Frigid winds from the south pole of Sanghelios were spread across the southern regions of the planet.{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Broken Circle|Page=35}}

'''Orbital locations'''

*[[Ranarum Orbital Platform]]

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{{Quote|They ruled their world with pride, and vigilance, surviving the perils of both land and sea. These were the Arbiters of old; part king, part judge. Warrior-rulers unlike any of which would follow.|[[Unidentified San'Shyuum scribe|A San'Shyuum scribe]], referring to the ancient Arbiters that led Sanghelios<ref name="h2a terminal 6">'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal Six]]''</ref>}}

[[File:H2A Terminals - Ancient Arbiter 3.jpg|thumb|250px|left|An ancient Arbiter leading his people.]]

Sanghelios was once led by an [[Arbiter]], a title that was part king and part judge.{{Ref/Reuse|h2a terminal 6}} During the early years of the [[Covenant]], Sanghelios was governed by the [[Council of City States]].{{Ref/Reuse|bc26}} The planet was initially used as the capital of the [[Covenant]], until the mobile city of [[High Charity]] completed construction in [[648 BCE]]. Afterwards, Sanghelios returned to Sangheili exclusivity, though the planet remained under the Covenant's control and served as a central world in the empire's dominion.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} After the beginning of the [[Great Schism]] and the Covenant's resulting dissolution, Sanghelios' states briefly remained divided. However, during the ensuring [[Blooding Years]], a civil war in which numerous Sangheili clans and factions battled for dominance over Sanghelios and the Sangheili species, the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] effectively became the single world government for the planet. Led by Arbiter [[Thel 'Vadam]] and a grand council of kaidons, the Swords of Sanghelios attempted to quell any faction that attempted to seize control of the planet for themselves.{{Ref/Reuse|swords of sanghelios}} [[Rear Admiral]] [[Horatio Temkin]] served as the [[United Nations Space Command]]'s ambassador to Sanghelios in [[2558]].{{Ref/Comic|[[Halo: Escalation]]|Issue=[[Halo: Escalation Issue 5|#5]]}}

Culture on the planet is based around a type of feudal manorialism with [[Sangheili]] on Sanghelios live in tightly-knit [[clan]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|sangheili waypoint}} Outside the cities, some of which feature towering structures of both classic Sangheili and [[Covenant]]-era designs,{{Ref/Reuse|urbanOntom}}{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Broken Circle|Page=47}} Sanghelios' landscape has stayed mostly unchanged for several millennia; the terrain is primarily agricultural, and the [[keep]]s typically follow ancient, pre-Covenant architectural styles.<ref name="gl57">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 57''</ref> Those who committed crimes against the government may have been allowed to fight to the death in an arena. During the Sangheili's long service with the Covenant, the Covenant had a large presence on the planet.{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Broken Circle|Page=174}} [[Clan]]s and cities were allowed to develop in isolation, but any individual who renounced Sanghelios or rebelled against the government could face imprisonment or [[Capital punishment|execution]].{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Broken Circle|Page=125}}

Sanghelios is the location of the single greatest population of Sangheili.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Most of Sanghelios' population remains on the planet for their entire life. However, those who showed either intellectual or physical skill were often recruited by the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|HE311}} By [[2552]], Sanghelios was inhabited by approximately 8.132 billion individuals.{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}} However, the population sharply dwindled to less than four billion after the [[Blooding Years]], a civil war that engulfed most of the planet; many of the planet's inhabitants fled to the population centers on Sanghelios' [[natural satellite]]s of [[Qikost]] and [[Suban]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} After the dissolution of the Covenant, [[Unggoy]] continue to live on the planet as workers for the Sangheili, and [[Kig-Yar]] merchants often visit to trade with the planet's inhabitants. [[Human]] officials occasionally visited for diplomacy,{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Glassland}} or stayed to work.{{Ref/Reuse|catalog}} A few [[Jiralhanae]] were permitted to work as laborers for Sangheili masters.{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Glasslands|Page=134}}

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