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[[File:HM-HighCharityBC.png|left|250px|thumb|The construction of ''High Charity''.]] | [[File:HM-HighCharityBC.png|left|250px|thumb|The construction of ''High Charity''.]] | ||
===Early history=== | ===Early history=== | ||
The conclusion of the conflict marked the [[Ages of Reconciliation|First Age of Reconciliation]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=bc15|BC|Chapter=15}} During this Age | The conclusion of the conflict marked the [[Ages of Reconciliation|First Age of Reconciliation]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=bc15|BC|Chapter=15}} During this Age,{{Ref/Novel|Id=bc1|BC|Chapter=1}} a rebellion would break out led by [[Ussa 'Xellus]] known as the [[Rending]].{{Ref/Reuse|bc15}}{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=192}} As well, ''High Charity'' would begin construction in [[851 BCE]]{{Ref/Reuse|bc1}} and finish in [[791 BCE]].{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=226}} The First Age of Reconciliation would be followed by the [[Ages of Discovery|First Age of Discovery]].{{Ref/Reuse|bc15}} | ||
In [[784 BCE]], the [[Lekgolo]] were encountered by the Covenant on [[Rentus]], a [[natural satellite]] of the Lekgolo homeworld of [[Te]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/catalog-interaction/4c3e1c6f-6519-4ee0-83a4-4bac13bf07a3/posts?page=74#post732 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction'' (post 2988575)]</ref> Upon the discovery that many of the Lekgolo worm colonies had literally devoured Forerunner artifacts and installations, [[Taming of the Lekgolo|a large-scale military conflict]] began. The Lekgolo initially proved difficult to defeat because of their ability to combine into the powerful [[Mgalekgolo]], however due in part to their superior spaceship technology the Covenant was able to ally with the useful Lekgolo and the species was indoctrinated into the hegemony.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 114''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 269-271''</ref> | |||
In [[784 BCE]], the [[Lekgolo]] were encountered by the Covenant on [[Rentus]], a [[natural satellite]] of the Lekgolo homeworld of [[Te]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/catalog-interaction/4c3e1c6f-6519-4ee0-83a4-4bac13bf07a3/posts?page=74#post732 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction'' (post 2988575)]</ref> Upon the discovery that many of the Lekgolo worm colonies had literally devoured Forerunner artifacts and installations, [[Taming of the Lekgolo|a large-scale military conflict]] began. The Lekgolo initially proved difficult to defeat because of their ability to combine into the powerful [[Mgalekgolo]], however due in part to their superior spaceship technology | |||
The early ages of the Covenant were defined by several civil wars as the polity took shape through slaughter and submission. This included the [[Ages of Conflict|Third Age of Conflict]].{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=265}} | The early ages of the Covenant were defined by several civil wars as the polity took shape through slaughter and submission. This included the [[Ages of Conflict|Third Age of Conflict]].{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=265}} | ||
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===Contact and conversion=== | ===Contact and conversion=== | ||
In the year [[1112]], the Covenant discovered the [[Yanme'e]], an insectoid race with an interplanetary civilization. First contact was violent as both sides took heavy casualties. However, it was the Covenant who fared worse in these battles. Ultimately, the San'Shyuum discovered a way to communicate with the Yanme'e, and subsequently incorporated them into the Covenant by way of a treaty.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''pages 148-149''</ref> | In the year [[1112]], the Covenant discovered the [[Yanme'e]], an insectoid race with an interplanetary civilization. First contact was violent as both sides took heavy casualties. However, it was the Covenant who fared worse in these battles. Ultimately, the San'Shyuum discovered a way to communicate with the Yanme'e, and subsequently incorporated them into the Covenant by way of a treaty.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''pages 148-149''</ref> | ||
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{{Main|Covenant military}} | {{Main|Covenant military}} | ||
[[File:HW LECover-Wide.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Ripa 'Moramee leads a Covenant force comprising of Sangheili and Unggoy infantry and a Banshee squadron.]] | [[File:HW LECover-Wide.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Ripa 'Moramee leads a Covenant force comprising of Sangheili and Unggoy infantry and a Banshee squadron.]] | ||
The Covenant maintained pervasive armed forces to enforce order, conduct atmospheric and space combat operations, and generally carry out the Covenant's will throughout space. Unlike the [[UNSC]], however, the Covenant lacked a single unified military arm, and its armed forces were instead comprised of several organizations overseen by various ministerial bodies. | The Covenant maintained pervasive armed forces to enforce order, conduct atmospheric and space combat operations, and generally carry out the Covenant's will throughout space. Unlike the [[UNSC]], however, the Covenant lacked a single unified military arm, and its armed forces were instead comprised of several organizations overseen by various ministerial bodies.<ref name="fb">'''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''', ''Core Rulebook - page 7''</ref> The Covenant's military capability was most overtly embodied in its spaceborne [[Covenant fleet|fleets]], ranging from small [[battle group]]s to entire armadas. Various task-based groups served under these fleets, including the occupational ground forces and the [[Special Warfare Group]], which contained the [[Special Operations|Special Operations Division]]. | ||
Covenant troops were heavily segregated by species, with the [[Sangheili]] originally serving as their leadership caste. In the field, [[Unggoy]] were deployed as cannon fodder [[file]]s, [[Kig-Yar]] were used as support and snipers, and Sangheili were commanders and fought in warrior [[lance]]s. Weapons and technology were restricted by species and rank; only Sangheili received [[Sangheili personal energy shield|personal energy shields]] and [[energy sword]]s, only Kig-Yar received [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|point defense gauntlets]], and Unggoy only received basic weapons and [[Unggoy combat harness|armor]] depending by rank. The reasons for these restrictions were often cultural; for instance, Sangheili viewed wielding shield gauntlets as dishonorable and that "lesser species" did not deserve their privileged weapons. This discrimination among the Covenant military was centuries old, but the dynamic was occasionally changed by violent rebellion. The [[Unggoy Rebellion]] caused Sangheili to mix their units with Unggoy and give them better training. Likewise, the [[Great Schism]] put [[Jiralhanae]] in command of former Sangheili units, gave them [[Jiralhanae power armor|personal shielded armor]], and made their tribal [[pack]]s a prominent military unit. | Covenant troops were heavily segregated by species, with the [[Sangheili]] originally serving as their leadership caste. In the field, [[Unggoy]] were deployed as cannon fodder [[file]]s, [[Kig-Yar]] were used as support and snipers, and Sangheili were commanders and fought in warrior [[lance]]s. Weapons and technology were restricted by species and rank; only Sangheili received [[Sangheili personal energy shield|personal energy shields]] and [[energy sword]]s, only Kig-Yar received [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|point defense gauntlets]], and Unggoy only received basic weapons and [[Unggoy combat harness|armor]] depending by rank. The reasons for these restrictions were often cultural; for instance, Sangheili viewed wielding shield gauntlets as dishonorable and that "lesser species" did not deserve their privileged weapons. This discrimination among the Covenant military was centuries old, but the dynamic was occasionally changed by violent rebellion. The [[Unggoy Rebellion]] caused Sangheili to mix their units with Unggoy and give them better training. Likewise, the [[Great Schism]] put [[Jiralhanae]] in command of former Sangheili units, gave them [[Jiralhanae power armor|personal shielded armor]], and made their tribal [[pack]]s a prominent military unit. | ||
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===Silver Timeline=== | ===Silver Timeline=== | ||
{{Notice/Silver|category=no}} | {{Notice/Silver|category=no}} | ||
The '''Covenant''' is a mutispecies religious hegemony attempting to eradicate humanity and locate Halo.{{Ref/Film|Id=Reckoning|TV|Episode=Reckoning}} | |||
The '''Covenant''' is a mutispecies religious hegemony attempting to | |||
===Fracture: Entrenched=== | ===Fracture: Entrenched=== | ||
{{Notice/Fracture|Entrenched|category=no}} | {{Notice/Fracture|Entrenched|category=no}} |