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<center>''For player groups, see [[Clans]].''</center> | <center>''For player groups, see [[Clans]].''</center> | ||
A '''clan''' is a group of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent. Even if actual lineage patterns are unknown, clan members may nonetheless recognize a founding member or apical ancestor. The kinship-based bonds may be merely symbolical in nature, whereby the clan shares a "stipulated" common ancestor that is a symbol of the clan's unity. [[Human]]s, [[Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae]] live or have lived in a clan-based lifestyle at some point in their history. | A '''clan''' is a group of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent. Even if actual lineage patterns are unknown, clan members may nonetheless recognize a founding member or apical ancestor. The kinship-based bonds may be merely symbolical in nature, whereby the clan shares a "stipulated" common ancestor that is a symbol of the clan's unity. [[Human]]s, [[Forerunner]]s, [[Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae]] live or have lived in a clan-based lifestyle at some point in their history. | ||
Sangheili clans are similar to those of the [[Wikipedia:Scottish clan|Highland Scots]], in the sense that those within a clan operate as a single family, whose family name originates from their founder (the Sangheili ''Vadam'' clan was presumably founded by a Sangheili by the name of Vadam). Clans appear to be settled (Non-[[Wikipedia:Nomad|Nomadic]]) in territories (ie. the [[State of Vadam]]). Like the Scottish clans, they are run by a tribal chief (a ''[[Kaidon]]''), who is supported by a council of [[Elder]]s). | Sangheili clans are similar to those of the [[Wikipedia:Scottish clan|Highland Scots]], in the sense that those within a clan operate as a single family, whose family name originates from their founder (the Sangheili ''Vadam'' clan was presumably founded by a Sangheili by the name of Vadam). Clans appear to be settled (Non-[[Wikipedia:Nomad|Nomadic]]) in territories (ie. the [[State of Vadam]]). Like the Scottish clans, they are run by a tribal chief (a ''[[Kaidon]]''), who is supported by a council of [[Elder]]s). | ||
Jiralhanae clans are more primitive, though still share similarities to the Sangheili clans. They appear to be Nomadic and lack Elders, making the leader (a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|chieftain]]) their sole commander. New Chieftains can be recognized quickly, when a clan-member kills his chieftain in honorable combat. | Jiralhanae clans are more primitive, though still share similarities to the Sangheili clans. They appear to be Nomadic and lack Elders, making the leader (a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|chieftain]]) their sole commander. New Chieftains can be recognized quickly, when a clan-member kills his chieftain in honorable combat. | ||
Forerunner [[Builder]] families were organized into clans. These clans formed alliances with each other and held tributes and records of their ancestors.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 242''</ref> | |||
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