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'''Kaidon''', or "clan leader",<ref>'''Halo Wars: Genesis'''</ref> is a meritocratic rank held by the head of a [[Sangheili]] state. Kaidons are chosen by [[elder]]s of their state.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 89''</ref>
'''Kaidon''', or "clan leader",<ref name="genesis">'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref> is a meritocratic rank held by the head of a [[Sangheili]] state. Kaidons are chosen by a council of [[elder]]s from their state.<ref name="cp89">'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 89''</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
Kaidons are elected by a panel of their clan's [[elder]]s. After the kaidon has taken office, any elder who disagrees with the crowning of the new leader sends assassins to kill him, challenges the kaidon himself, as a form of testing whether the new leader is worthy of ruling the clan. Should the assassins fail, the sender is typically executed. However, if the kaidon is killed, no action is taken against the elder, as the Sangheili believe that a kaidon who cannot defend himself is unworthy of leadership.  
Kaidons are elected by a panel of their clan's [[elder]]s. After the kaidon has taken office, any elder who disagrees with the crowning of the new leader sends assassins to kill him or challenges the kaidon himself, as a form of testing whether the new leader is worthy of ruling the clan.<ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 171''</ref> Should the assassins fail, the sender is typically executed. However, if the kaidon is killed, no action is taken against the elder, as the Sangheili believe that a kaidon who cannot defend himself is unworthy of leadership.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 92''</ref>


Kaidons, despite being political rulers, are very active in the military, even leading long campaigns into enemy territory, leaving the elders to rule in his stead. Kaidon is a life-long rank, so the next kaidon is crowned only after the current kaidon dies.
Kaidons, despite being political rulers, are very active in the military, even leading long campaigns into enemy territory, leaving the elders to rule in his stead.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 94''</ref> Although a kaidon may be protected by numerous armed guards, the kaidon typically removes any threats himself to show that he is a capable leader. A kaidon is usually armed with a [[Type-1 energy sword]] and a [[Type-25 plasma pistol]]. Kaidon is a life-long rank, so the next kaidon is crowned only after the current kaidon dies.<ref name="cp89"/>
 
Kaidons reside within a High Room, located in the kaidon's own [[keep]]. The keep that the kaidon lived in was considered the head keep of the state, with there being numerous client keeps that were controlled by clan elders. A kaidon met with the elders of the state's client keeps within an assembly house located inside the head keep where matters concerning the state would be discussed.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 53''</ref>


==Known kaidons==
==Known kaidons==
*[[Ther 'Vadam]] - An ancient kaidon of the [[state of Vadam]]. After losing a war against one of his clan's rivals, he was imprisoned, though he eventually escaped. He spent years gathering allies, with whom he one day attacked his enemies' keep. He executed his enemies, as well as his former companions who were too cowardly to commit suicide.
*[[Ther 'Vadam]] - An ancient kaidon of the [[state of Vadam]]. After losing a war against one of his clan's rivals, he was imprisoned, though he eventually escaped. He spent years gathering allies, with whom he one day attacked his enemies' keep. He executed his enemies, as well as his former companions who were too cowardly to commit suicide.
*Unidentified kaidon of [[Decided Heart]] - This kaidon was the target of a coup attempt by [[Ripa 'Moramee]], one of his clanmates. 'Moramee's attempt failed and he was brought before the kaidon, who banished him to the [[Weeping Shadows of Sorrow]] penitentiary. 'Moramee's resolve during the coup led to his ascencion to the rank of [[Arbiter]].
*[[Thel 'Vadam]] - The latest known kaidon of Vadam; killed the assassins sent by the elder [[Koida 'Vadam]], then executed the latter and banished his family. Later he became the [[Supreme Commander]] of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], and the Arbiter after that. After becoming the Arbiter, he killed the [[Prophet of Truth]], effectively ending the [[Human-Covenant War]]. After the Great Schism, he sought reconciliation with humanity following the war, drawing ire from more conservative Sangheili.<ref name="Glasslands">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 59''</ref>
*[[Thel 'Vadam]] - The latest known kaidon of Vadam; killed the assassins sent by the elder [[Koida 'Vadam]], then executed the latter and banished his family. Later he became the [[Supreme Commander]] of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], and the Arbiter after that. After becoming the Arbiter, he killed the [[Prophet of Truth]], effectively ending the [[Human-Covenant War]]. After the Great Schism, he sought reconciliation with humanity following the war, drawing ire from more conservative Sangheili.<ref name="Glasslands">'''Halo: Glasslands'''</ref>
*[[Levu 'Mdama]] - Kaidon of the [[State of Mdama]] following the Human-Covenant War in [[2553]]. Allied himself with Thel 'Vadam and sought reconciliation with humanity.<ref name="Glasslands"/>
*[[Levu 'Mdama]] - Kaidon of the [[State of Mdama]] following the Human-Covenant War in [[2553]]. Allied himself with Thel 'Vadam and sought reconciliation with humanity.<ref name="Glasslands"/>
*[[Panom]] - Kaidon of the [[State of Panom]] on [[Hesduros]]. Allied himself with [[Jul 'Mdama]] and formed a [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|new Covenant]] to find the [[Ur-Didact|Didact's]] [[shield world]], [[Requiem]].<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 441''</ref>
*[[Panom]] - Kaidon of the [[State of Panom]] on [[Hesduros]]. Allied himself with [[Jul 'Mdama]] and formed a [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|new Covenant]] to find the [[Ur-Didact|Didact's]] [[shield world]], [[Requiem]].<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 441''</ref>
*Unidentified kaidon of [[Decided Heart]] - This kaidon was the target of a coup attempt by [[Ripa 'Moramee]], one of his clanmates. 'Moramee's attempt failed and he was brought before the kaidon, who banished him to the [[Weeping Shadows of Sorrow]] penitentiary. 'Moramee's resolve during the coup led to his ascension to the rank of [[Arbiter]].<ref name="genesis"/>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[Eric Nylund]]'s ''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx'' makes reference to "Major Domo Sangheili".<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 349''</ref> As a "[[Wikipedia:Majordomo|majordomo]]" is the head (or acting head) of a household, it could be that this was an early concept of the kaidon title used in ''Halo: The Cole Protocol''.
[[Eric Nylund]]'s ''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx'' makes reference to "Major Domo Sangheili".<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 349''</ref> As a "[[Wikipedia:Majordomo|majordomo]]" is the head (or acting head) of a household, it could be that this was an early concept of the kaidon title used in ''Halo: The Cole Protocol''.


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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Kaidon
File:Sangheili Clan Leader.jpg

Function:

Rule of a Sangheili state

Species:

Sangheili

Affiliation:

Sangheili city-states

Notable individuals:

 

Kaidon, or "clan leader",[1] is a meritocratic rank held by the head of a Sangheili state. Kaidons are chosen by a council of elders from their state.[2]

Overview

Kaidons are elected by a panel of their clan's elders. After the kaidon has taken office, any elder who disagrees with the crowning of the new leader sends assassins to kill him or challenges the kaidon himself, as a form of testing whether the new leader is worthy of ruling the clan.[3] Should the assassins fail, the sender is typically executed. However, if the kaidon is killed, no action is taken against the elder, as the Sangheili believe that a kaidon who cannot defend himself is unworthy of leadership.[4]

Kaidons, despite being political rulers, are very active in the military, even leading long campaigns into enemy territory, leaving the elders to rule in his stead.[5] Although a kaidon may be protected by numerous armed guards, the kaidon typically removes any threats himself to show that he is a capable leader. A kaidon is usually armed with a Type-1 energy sword and a Type-25 plasma pistol. Kaidon is a life-long rank, so the next kaidon is crowned only after the current kaidon dies.[2]

Kaidons reside within a High Room, located in the kaidon's own keep. The keep that the kaidon lived in was considered the head keep of the state, with there being numerous client keeps that were controlled by clan elders. A kaidon met with the elders of the state's client keeps within an assembly house located inside the head keep where matters concerning the state would be discussed.[6]

Known kaidons

Trivia

Eric Nylund's Halo: Ghosts of Onyx makes reference to "Major Domo Sangheili".[9] As a "majordomo" is the head (or acting head) of a household, it could be that this was an early concept of the kaidon title used in Halo: The Cole Protocol.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo Wars: Genesis
  2. ^ a b Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 89
  3. ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 171
  4. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 92
  5. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 94
  6. ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 53
  7. ^ a b Halo: Glasslands, page 59
  8. ^ Halo: The Thursday War, page 441
  9. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 349

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