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<br>Personal guards of the [[San 'Shyuum|Prophets]]
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<br>[[Sangheili personal energy shield]]
*[[Type-1 energy sword]]
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*[[Type-25 plasma rifle]]
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The '''Lights of Sanghelios''', known as '''Honor Guard Ultras''' or '''"Helios"''' for short,<ref>'''Halo: Encyclopedia (2011)''', ''page 134''</ref> is a distinctive unit of [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]] in the [[Covenant]]. The name "Lights of Sanghelios" is a refence to the globular cluster of stars near the species' home system.<ref name="CH">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 153-154''</ref> Members of the Lights of Sanghelios, sometimes referred to as "Honor Guard Ultras", command the 'lower' [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]] that protect the [[Hierarchs|High Prophets]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref>
The '''Lights of Sanghelios''', sometimes referred to as the '''Honor Guard Ultras''' or the '''"Helios"''' for short,<ref name="enc134">'''[[Halo: Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 134'' (2011 edition)</ref> was a distinctive unit of [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Honor Guardsmen]] in the [[Covenant]]. The name "Lights of Sanghelios" is a reference to a [[Wikipedia:Globular cluster|globular cluster]] of stars near the Sangheili [[Urs system|home system]].<ref name="CH">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''pages 153-154''</ref>


==Description==
==Description==
Lights of Sanghelios sport the same ornate armor as the regular Sangheili Honor Guardmen, with the exception being that the base armor they wear is white instead of crimson red. This color is consistent with the [[Sangheili Ultra]]s of the regular Covenant army, hence their title.
The Lights of Sanghelios represented the most adept and highest-ranking combat units within the [[Covenant Honor Guard]], consisting solely of [[Sangheili]]. Members of the elite unit were often given the privileged duty to protect the [[San'Shyuum]] of the [[Covenant]].<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/covenant-honor-guard '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Covenant Honor Guard'']</ref> High-ranking San'Shyuum politicians hand-picked Honor Guardsmen within the Lights of Sanghelios to serve as their personal guards for their living quarters. The [[Ministry of Fortitude]]'s tower was protected by at least two of these Sangheili, who were chosen by the [[Minister (title)|Minister]]s for their combat abilities.<ref name="CH"/> The Lights of Sanghelios were frequently given command of standard [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Honor Guardsmen]] in numerous battles and engagements.<ref name="enc134"/><ref name="universe"/> Despite their stoic nature, Sangheili within this unit would gladly have given their lives to protect a San'Shyuum.<ref name="enc134"/><ref name="CH"/>


The Lights of Sanghelios are likely more skilled than their subordinates, with many years of experience in the Covenant Honor Guard services, which is particularly impressive considering the prodigious combat abilities of any in the Honor Guard. Because of their skill in close combat and rank over the rest of the Sangheili, they were likely killed first at the start of the [[Great Schism]], similar to what happened to the [[Councilor]]s.
On [[2552#November|November 2, 2552]], following the death of the [[Prophet of Regret|High Prophet of Regret]], the remaining [[Hierarchs]] recommissioned the Honor Guard and [[Changing of the Guard|replaced]] the Sangheili with the [[Jiralhanae]]. The Lights of Sanghelios were likely disbanded as the former Sangheili within the unit handed down their weapons and armor to the Jiralhanae, as they were forced to step down from their position.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Sacred Icon]]''</ref> Shortly after, at the outbreak of the [[Great Schism]], the remaining Sangheili serving within the Lights of Sanghelios attempted to lead Sangheili and standard Honor Guardsmen against the Covenant.<ref name="gravemind">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref>


The [[San 'Shyuum]] use them as personal guards for their living quarters. The Minister of Fortitude, later known as the [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]], used these special guard units for his own personal protection during the [[Ages of Doubt|Twenty-third Age of Doubt]].<ref name="CH"/>
==Equipment==
The Lights of Sanghelios sported the same ornate [[Sangheili combat harness|armor]] as the regular [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]], with the exception being that the base armor they wear is a distinctive bright-white instead of crimson red.<ref name="CH"/><ref name="universe"/> This color is consistent with the [[Sangheili Ultra]]s of the regular [[Covenant military]], hence their title. The Sangheili within the unit typically wielded [[energy stave]]s,<ref name="CH"/> though the weapon was mostly ceremonial and was rarely used in actual combat.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 349'' (2011 edition)</ref> In most engagements, the Lights of Sanghelios armed themselves with [[Type-25 plasma rifle]]s or a [[Type-1 energy sword]] for close-quarter combat.<ref name="gravemind"/>
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Honor Guard Ultra Helmet.jpg|A Helios handing down his armor to a Jiralhanae during the Changing of the Guard
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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Function:

Protection of important individuals

Species:

Sangheili

Affiliation:

Covenant High Council

Group:

Covenant Honor Guard

Other role(s):

Specialized unit of Honor Guard

 

The Lights of Sanghelios, sometimes referred to as the Honor Guard Ultras or the "Helios" for short,[1] was a distinctive unit of Sangheili Honor Guardsmen in the Covenant. The name "Lights of Sanghelios" is a reference to a globular cluster of stars near the Sangheili home system.[2]

Description

The Lights of Sanghelios represented the most adept and highest-ranking combat units within the Covenant Honor Guard, consisting solely of Sangheili. Members of the elite unit were often given the privileged duty to protect the San'Shyuum of the Covenant.[3] High-ranking San'Shyuum politicians hand-picked Honor Guardsmen within the Lights of Sanghelios to serve as their personal guards for their living quarters. The Ministry of Fortitude's tower was protected by at least two of these Sangheili, who were chosen by the Ministers for their combat abilities.[2] The Lights of Sanghelios were frequently given command of standard Honor Guardsmen in numerous battles and engagements.[1][3] Despite their stoic nature, Sangheili within this unit would gladly have given their lives to protect a San'Shyuum.[1][2]

On November 2, 2552, following the death of the High Prophet of Regret, the remaining Hierarchs recommissioned the Honor Guard and replaced the Sangheili with the Jiralhanae. The Lights of Sanghelios were likely disbanded as the former Sangheili within the unit handed down their weapons and armor to the Jiralhanae, as they were forced to step down from their position.[4] Shortly after, at the outbreak of the Great Schism, the remaining Sangheili serving within the Lights of Sanghelios attempted to lead Sangheili and standard Honor Guardsmen against the Covenant.[5]

Equipment

The Lights of Sanghelios sported the same ornate armor as the regular Sangheili Honor Guardsmen, with the exception being that the base armor they wear is a distinctive bright-white instead of crimson red.[2][3] This color is consistent with the Sangheili Ultras of the regular Covenant military, hence their title. The Sangheili within the unit typically wielded energy staves,[2] though the weapon was mostly ceremonial and was rarely used in actual combat.[6] In most engagements, the Lights of Sanghelios armed themselves with Type-25 plasma rifles or a Type-1 energy sword for close-quarter combat.[5]

Gallery

  • A Helios handing down his armor to a Jiralhanae during the Changing of the Guard

    A Helios handing down his armor to a Jiralhanae during the Changing of the Guard

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Halo: Encyclopedia, page 134 (2011 edition)
  2. ^ a b c d e Halo: Contact Harvest, pages 153-154
  3. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint: Covenant Honor Guard
  4. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Sacred Icon
  5. ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level Gravemind
  6. ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 349 (2011 edition)

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