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'''Covenant remnants''' are splinter factions originating from the former [[Covenant]] body and remain active after the dissolution of the Covenant,{{Ref/Comic|HE|Detail=''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 3|Issue 3]]''}} though no single group uses the specific term "Covenant remnant" to refer to themselves.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-puzzled-expression ''Halo Waypoint'': ''Canon Fodder: 05.05.15'']</ref> These factions vary greatly in ethos and motives; while some consider themselves as upholding the legacy of the Covenant as it used to be,{{Ref/Reuse|escalation5}} others have been shown to pursue more extensive reforms or their own specific agendas. Although many former Covenant members discarded the [[Covenant religion|Prophets' religion]] and the belief in the "Great Journey" altogether in the wake of the revelation of the truth about the [[Halo Array|Halos]],<ref name="waypoint cov">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/covenant ''Halo Waypoint - Universe'': ''Covenant'']</ref> many [[Sangheili]] in particular have reverted to their species' ancient ways of worshiping the Forerunners and their technology,{{Ref/Novel|Id=Thursday War|TTW}} while others continue to maintain their belief in the "Great Journey" while simultaneously renouncing the [[Hierarchs|Prophets]] as false.{{Ref/Novel|Id=DW3|DW|Chapter=3|Page=51|Quote=Though Castor and his Keepers had long ago renounced their loyalty to the Covenant's San'Shyuum "prophets," they remained devoted to the doctrine of the Great Journey}} Thus, the various Covenant remnant factions range from pragmatic mercenaries to fanatical religious cultists.{{Ref/Reuse|escalation5}} | '''Covenant remnants''' are splinter factions originating from the former [[Covenant]] body and remain active after the dissolution of the Covenant,{{Ref/Comic|HE|Detail=''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 3|Issue 3]]''}} though no single group uses the specific term "Covenant remnant" to refer to themselves.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-puzzled-expression ''Halo Waypoint'': ''Canon Fodder: 05.05.15'']</ref> These factions vary greatly in ethos and motives; while some consider themselves as upholding the legacy of the Covenant as it used to be,{{Ref/Reuse|escalation5}} others have been shown to pursue more extensive reforms or their own specific agendas. Although many former Covenant members discarded the [[Covenant religion|Prophets' religion]] and the belief in the "Great Journey" altogether in the wake of the revelation of the truth about the [[Halo Array|Halos]],<ref name="waypoint cov">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/covenant ''Halo Waypoint - Universe'': ''Covenant'']</ref> many [[Sangheili]] in particular have reverted to their species' ancient ways of worshiping the Forerunners and their technology,{{Ref/Novel|Id=Thursday War|TTW}} while others continue to maintain their belief in the "Great Journey" while simultaneously renouncing the [[Hierarchs|Prophets]] as false.{{Ref/Novel|Id=DW3|DW|Chapter=3|Page=51|Quote=Though Castor and his Keepers had long ago renounced their loyalty to the Covenant's San'Shyuum "prophets," they remained devoted to the doctrine of the Great Journey}} Thus, the various Covenant remnant factions range from pragmatic mercenaries to fanatical religious cultists.{{Ref/Reuse|escalation5}} | ||
Unlike the Covenant at its height, the general scarcity of resources has forced many of the remnant factions to use whatever materials they can find. Intact [[capital ship|capital warships]] are considered coveted assets among the splinter factions, as many ships were destroyed in both the [[Great Schism]] and the [[Human-Covenant War]] as well as a significant portion of the Covenant's infrastructure and shipyards remaining inactive following the wars.<ref>[https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/the-halo-bulletin-4-16-14 ''Halo Waypoint'': ''The Halo Bulletin: 4.16.14'']</ref> Additionally, with the majority of the [[Huragok]] mysteriously disappearing, many former Covenant no longer possess the capacity to repair and maintain most of their equipment.{{Ref/Novel|Gla|Page=256}} Still, select Sangheili armories have taken over the production of matériel formerly manufactured within [[High Charity]] and have even developed new assets such as the [[Kelos' | Unlike the Covenant at its height, the general scarcity of resources has forced many of the remnant factions to use whatever materials they can find. Intact [[capital ship|capital warships]] are considered coveted assets among the splinter factions, as many ships were destroyed in both the [[Great Schism]] and the [[Human-Covenant War]] as well as a significant portion of the Covenant's infrastructure and shipyards remaining inactive following the wars.<ref>[https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/the-halo-bulletin-4-16-14 ''Halo Waypoint'': ''The Halo Bulletin: 4.16.14'']</ref> Additionally, with the majority of the [[Huragok]] mysteriously disappearing, many former Covenant no longer possess the capacity to repair and maintain most of their equipment.{{Ref/Novel|Gla|Page=256}} Still, select Sangheili armories have taken over the production of matériel formerly manufactured within [[High Charity]] and have even developed new assets such as the [[Kelos'Vaarda-pattern storm rifle|T-55 storm rifle]].<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/ordnance-armor/cbbca9b3-5108-41aa-aa21-9b523de68266 ''Halo 4 Official Site:'' ''ORDNANCE + ARMOR''] (defunct)</ref><ref>''[[Halo 4: Official Game Guide]] (Collector's Edition)'', ''page 263''</ref> Despite this, many remnant groups are forced to employ obsolete or second-hand military equipment and weaponry in the absence of the Covenant's extensive supply chain. On the other hand, [[black market]]s—many of them operated by [[Kig-Yar]] profiteering from the Covenant's end, and others by [[Yonhet]]—were flooded with former Covenant matériel after the war.{{Ref/Novel|Gla|Page 247}} Because of their limited resources, some Covenant groups have resorted to [[terrorism]] to achieve their ends following the war.{{Ref/Book|Id=VIS|H4EVG|Page=29}} While previously considered a major taboo among the Sangheili, some groups are also known to utilize [[human]] weaponry, namely [[nuclear weapon]]s,<ref name="Departure">''[[Spartan Ops]]'', [[S1/Departure|S1E1 ''Departure'']]</ref> and have even recruited humans into their ranks.{{Ref/Novel|LL|Page=62 (Google Play edition)}} | ||
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