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The '''Ascetics''' are an order of warriors within the [[Sangheili]] culture with deep ties to ancient beliefs.<ref name="vis">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 56''</ref><ref name="Tru7h">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=thesoundofsack '''Bungie.net''': ''The Tru7h About Co-Op in Halo 3'']</ref><ref name="canon fodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fighting-words '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Fighting Words'']</ref> The Ascetics use a unique, ancient design of [[ | The '''Ascetics''' are an order of warriors within the [[Sangheili]] culture with deep ties to ancient beliefs.<ref name="vis">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 56''</ref><ref name="Tru7h">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=thesoundofsack '''Bungie.net''': ''The Tru7h About Co-Op in Halo 3'']</ref><ref name="canon fodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fighting-words '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Fighting Words'']</ref> The Ascetics use [[Ascetic harness|a unique, ancient design]] of [[Sangheili harness|harness]] which incorporates a fully enclosed helmet and a traditional bladed mandible guard. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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*The Ascetic | *The Ascetic harness is available as an [[Armor permutations (Halo 3)|armor permutation]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''. | ||
*The Ascetics wanted [[Usze ‘Taham]] to be their emissary to the [[Covenant fleet]] at the time of the [[Great Schism]].<ref name="Tru7h"/> | *The Ascetics wanted [[Usze ‘Taham]] to be their emissary to the [[Covenant fleet]] at the time of the [[Great Schism]].<ref name="Tru7h"/> | ||
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The Ascetics are an order of warriors within the Sangheili culture with deep ties to ancient beliefs.[1][2][3] The Ascetics use a unique, ancient design of harness which incorporates a fully enclosed helmet and a traditional bladed mandible guard.
History
Prior to the formation of the Covenant, the Ascetics were an order of religiously devout Sangheili[3] who controlled and enforced ideological purity within their faith, which was achieved through the Ascetic guard. They also had other functions, mostly involving religious matters; for example, the study, explanation and interpretation of religious and historical texts. When the Sangheili first joined with the San'Shyuum to form the Covenant Empire, one of the terms of the Writ of Union was the dissolution of the Ascetic guard, though they were reconstituted as an organization under the authority of the San'Shyuum-controlled Ministry of Abnegation.[1] The Ascetics continued to recruit worthy Sangheili warriors into their order with the intentions of keeping the ideals of their ancient beliefs and practices alive within the Covenant.[3][4]
With the return of the Sangheili's sovereignty in the Great Schism came the revival of the Ascetics as an independent group.[1] With the aid of Usze 'Taham and other like-minded Sangheili, the Ascetic guard was quickly resurrected and aided the newly formed Swords of Sanghelios in combating the Jiralhanae and the San'Shyuum. By 2555, 'Taham continued to assist the Ascetics by serving as a liaison for several Sangheili factions, keeps, and the UNSC.[4] At least one member of the Ascetics was present with the Swords of Sanghelios during their peace talks with Lydus' clan in 2558, though the efforts were soiled when the delegates were attacked and the Ascetic warrior was killed.[5]
Trivia
- The Ascetic harness is available as an armor permutation in Halo 3.
- The Ascetics wanted Usze ‘Taham to be their emissary to the Covenant fleet at the time of the Great Schism.[2]
Gallery
The armor worn by an Ascetic warrior
An Ascetic serving under Arbiter Thel 'Vadam during the Battle of Ealen IV in 2558
List of appearances
- Halo 3 (First mentioned)
- Halo: Escalation (First appearance)
- Halo: Hunters in the Dark (Mentioned only)
