Covenant remnants: Difference between revisions

After the end of the [[Human-Covenant war|war]], several former Covenant members that were loyal to the Covenant during the [[Great Schism]] sought revenge against the Sangheili.<ref>''Halo: Fractures'' - ''Halo: Shadow of Intent'' - Page 133 - "And I promise the Sangheili will pay for everything they have done"</ref> Predominantly composed of Jiralhanae, this faction was led by [[San'Shyuum]] [[Tem'Bhetek]] and [[Boru'a'Neem]]. It is one of the few post-war factions to contain San'Shyuum, and to resume hostility against the [[Sangheili]] but not [[humanity]]. After discovering the truth that he was being used by Boru, Tem sacrificed himself to destroy the [[Prototype Halo installation]] and end the threat it posed as well as Boru's plan. In the process, [[Rtas 'Vadum]] discovered that many more San'Shyuum had survived than was previously believed and resolved to track them down and determine who deserved punishment for their actions and who deserved forgiveness.<ref name="Shadow of Intent">'''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'''</ref>

Led by [[Zealot]] [[Merg Vol]], the faction initiated one of the first [[post-Covenant War conflicts]], attacking the [[human]] research world of [[Draetheus V]] to access the [[Forerunner]] artifacts on [[X50|its moon]].<ref name="Umbra">'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''' - ''[[Operation A: Umbra]]''</ref> Ultimately, the [[UNSC]] defeated the group and Vol was executed by Spartan [[Sarah Palmer]], leading to the faction's dissolution.<ref>'''Halo: Spartan Assault''', ''[[Mission 25: Battle for the Moon|Battle for the Moon]]''</ref> [[Parg Vol]], a former member of this group, joined the faction led by 'Mdama following the battle,{{Ref/Reuse|VIP}} but was [[Assassination of Parg Vol|killed]] by [[Fireteam Crimson]] during the [[Requiem Campaign]].<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[Catherine/Hunting Trip|S1E03 ''Hunting Trip'']]</ref>

[[Vata 'Gajat]] was a former member of [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s faction, until he saw the benefit of human [[capitalism]] and turned mercenary. The faction's equipment and resources are a mixture from both the original [[Covenant]] and 'Mdama's group. By [[2558|March 2558]], 'Gajat and the group were employed by the [[New Colonial Alliance]].{{Ref/Reuse|escalation5}} The group was responsible for the [[Battle of Ealen IV|disruption]] of a [[Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae]] peace meeting on [[Ealen IV]].{{Ref/Reuse|escalation1}} They later assisted the [[New Colonial Alliance]] in their attempt to assassinate Lord Hood and destroy the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}.{{Ref/Reuse|escalation5}} During the [[Ambush at Oth Lodon]] many of its forces, including 'Gajat himself, were killed, leaving the group's future uncertain.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 6|Issue #6]]''</ref>