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[[File:H3-Sangheili.jpg|300px|thumb|The Covenant separatists | [[File:H3-Sangheili.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The Covenant separatists; all Sangheili (along with many loyal Unggoy, Mgalekgolo, and other species) cast out from the Covenant empire seeking revenge.]] | ||
{{Quote|There was honor in our [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] once, and there shall be again!|[[Thel 'Vadam]]}} | |||
'''Covenant separatists'''<ref>Halo Encyclopedia, page 128</ref> were the forces who broke away from the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] during the [[Great Schism]], composed of all the ejected [[Sangheili]], as well as others who allied with them. When the Great Schism broke out on November 3, [[2552]], the entirety of the Sangheili species were forced out of the Covenant.<ref name="Elites">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/jiralhanae Canon Fodder] - "The resulting conflict would be called the Great Schism, and it would divide the Covenant into two, ultimately forcing the Sangheili out."</ref> The [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]] had ordered the Covenant military, now led by the [[Jiralhanae]], to massacre the Sangheili. This caused a massive civil war to erupt across Covenant-controlled space. | |||
Though only the Sangheili were forced out, many of their former allies sided with them instead of siding with the [[Hierarch|High Prophet]] and [[Jiralhanae]]-led Covenant. Many [[Unggoy]], [[Mgalekgolo]] and even one [[San 'Shyuum]] named [[Zo Resken]], joined the Sangheili-led Covenant separatists.<ref>[[Halo: Broken Circle]]</ref> | |||
All Sangheili groups worked together to destroy the Covenant led by the High Prophet of Truth and Jiralhanae, although only the [[Fleet of Retribution]] division of Sangheili would extend their allegiance to the [[UNSC]].<ref name="Elites"/><ref>[https://youtu.be/8K3hG76Ctmo?t=164 '''YouTube''': ''Halo 101: Long Road Home'']</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Origins and The Great Schism=== | ===Origins and The Great Schism=== | ||
[[File:H2A - Great Schism.jpg|thumb|250px|Sangheili-controlled and Jiralhanae-controlled ships engage each other over ''High Charity''.]] | [[File:H2A - Great Schism.jpg|thumb|250px|Sangheili-controlled and Jiralhanae-controlled ships engage each other over ''High Charity''.]] | ||
The | The Covenant separatists were formed as a result of the [[Great Schism]].The [[Prophet of Regret|High Prophet of Regret]] led a badly planned mission to [[Earth]], against the wishes of the [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]], and inadvertently began the [[Battle of Earth]], as he did not know that the planet was the [[human]] homeworld. He escaped to [[Installation 05]], where he was assassinated by [[John-117]]. Using Regret's death as a justification, the [[High Prophet of Truth]] set in action his plan to [[Changing of the Guard|replace]] the Sangheili with Jiralhanae as their [[Covenant Honor Guard|protectors]]. However, this move resulted in great turmoil within the Covenant, with the Sangheili threatening to resign from the [[High Council]]. Truth then gave command of the [[Covenant fleet]]s to the Jiralhanae, a post previously held by the Sangheili. Once there were enough of them in place, Truth secretly ordered them to commit a vicious genocide of the Sangheili (disguised as a retaliation to a Sangheili revolt against the other Covenant factions) so they may replace them in society. Soon, all-out war had broken out. | ||
In response to the betrayal, the Sangheili | In response to the betrayal, the Sangheili formed an organization colloquially known as the ''Covenant separatists'', supported by both many [[Unggoy]] and [[Mgalekgolo]]. During the early hours of the conflict, the movement lacked leadership, but several leaders would soon emerge. The [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] rescued several of the few surviving [[Sangheili High Councilor]]s from Jiralhanae captivity and met up with [[Shipmaster]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]]ee on [[Installation 05]], forming the [[Fleet of Retribution]]. Concurrently, [[Imperial Admiral]] [[Xytan 'Jar Wattinree]] took command of a large fleet of surviving Sangheili ships, including most of the [[Combined Fleet of Righteous Purpose]]. | ||
===Joyous Exultation=== | ===Joyous Exultation=== | ||
An initial Sangheili-led [[Joyous Exultation Covenant|separatist group]] was formed by the Sangheili [[Imperial Admiral]] [[Xytan 'Jar Wattinree]] on the Sangheili fortress world [[Joyous Exultation]] shortly after the Prophets' betrayal on November 3, 2552. Wattinree's faction remained hostile to humanity as well, dispatching a task force to [[Onyx]] to prevent Forerunner technology from falling into human hands. However, this fledgling alliance came to an abrupt end with the detonation of a [[NOVA bomb]] above Joyous Exultation and the deaths of the majority of the Sangheili leaders gathered there, including Wattinree. | An initial Sangheili-led [[Joyous Exultation Covenant|separatist group]] was formed by the Sangheili [[Imperial Admiral]] [[Xytan 'Jar Wattinree]] on the Sangheili fortress world [[Joyous Exultation]] shortly after the Prophets' betrayal on November 3, 2552. Wattinree's faction remained hostile to humanity as well, dispatching a task force to [[Onyx]] to prevent Forerunner technology from falling into human hands. However, this fledgling alliance came to an abrupt end with the detonation of a [[NOVA bomb]] above Joyous Exultation and the deaths of the majority of the Sangheili leaders gathered there, including Wattinree.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 239-245''</ref> This left Thel 'Vadam and Rtas 'Vadum as the remaining figureheads of the rebellion. Though not easily persuaded, the Arbiter was able to convince the rest of the Sangheili to join with Humanity. While the two factions experienced some initial friction, they learned to work with one another for mutual survival. | ||
===Sangheili-Human alliance=== | ===Sangheili-Human alliance=== | ||
Within the Covenant separatists, only the [[Fleet of Retribution]] | Within the Covenant separatists, only the [[Fleet of Retribution]] division allied with humanity during the final battles of the war. | ||
[[File:Fleet of Retribution - Ark.jpg|left|thumb|250px|The Fleet of Retribution, the bulk of the separatist war effort.]] | |||
The shaky-to-steady alliance between the ''Fleet of Retribution'' and their former foes, the [[Human]]s, was forged entirely out of necessity and revenge against the Covenant.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]'' "I will have my revenge on a Prophet, not a plague!"</ref> The [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] forces were on the defensive, and both factions had two common enemies that wished for their extinction: the Covenant and the [[Flood]]. The alliance of circumstance began in the [[Control Room (Installation 05)|control room]] of [[Installation 05|Delta Halo]], when [[UNSC]] [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Johnson|A. J. Johnson]] and 'Vadam were forced to unite in order to prevent [[Tartarus]], [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]], from activating Installation 05. After that, 'Vadam persuaded the rest of the Sangheili on the Installation to join humanity. While the two factions experienced some friction, they learned to work with one another for their mutual survival. During the final days of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the Sangheili under 'Vadam and 'Vadum's command fought alongside humans in battle. Thus, the UNSC and Sangheili forces saved each other from destruction.<ref name="floodgate">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Floodgate]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level, ''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]''</ref><ref name="cove">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]''</ref> | The shaky-to-steady alliance between the ''Fleet of Retribution'' and their former foes, the [[Human]]s, was forged entirely out of necessity and revenge against the Covenant.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]'' "I will have my revenge on a Prophet, not a plague!"</ref> The [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] forces were on the defensive, and both factions had two common enemies that wished for their extinction: the Covenant and the [[Flood]]. The alliance of circumstance began in the [[Control Room (Installation 05)|control room]] of [[Installation 05|Delta Halo]], when [[UNSC]] [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Johnson|A. J. Johnson]] and 'Vadam were forced to unite in order to prevent [[Tartarus]], [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]], from activating Installation 05. After that, 'Vadam persuaded the rest of the Sangheili on the Installation to join humanity. While the two factions experienced some friction, they learned to work with one another for their mutual survival. During the final days of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the Sangheili under 'Vadam and 'Vadum's command fought alongside humans in battle. Thus, the UNSC and Sangheili forces saved each other from destruction.<ref name="floodgate">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Floodgate]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level, ''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]''</ref><ref name="cove">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]''</ref> | ||
[[File:Floodgate - Cutscene.jpg|thumb|250px|Humans and Sangheili | [[File:Floodgate - Cutscene.jpg|thumb|250px|Humans and Sangheili onboard the ''Shadow of Intent'''s [[bridge]].]] | ||
The devastated [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[Home Fleet]] in Earth's space gladly accepted the help of the superior ''Fleet of Retribution'' warships. The Sangheili understanding of [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] combat equipment and tactics proved invaluable in the [[Battle of Installation 00]]. The battle's recurring heroes, [[Thel 'Vadam]] and John-117, fought alongside one another many times in the desperate and long conflict. | The devastated [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[Home Fleet]] in Earth's space gladly accepted the help of the superior ''Fleet of Retribution'' warships. The Sangheili understanding of [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] combat equipment and tactics proved invaluable in the [[Battle of Installation 00]]. The battle's recurring heroes, [[Thel 'Vadam]] and John-117, fought alongside one another many times in the desperate and long conflict. | ||
With Truth dead, ''High Charity'' destroyed, and [[Installation 00|the Ark]] essentially lost due to the firing of the reborn [[Installation 08]], it is unknown what exactly the remaining [[Covenant Empire|Loyalist]] forces did. The Arbiter's presence at memorial services for John-117 indicated that in the wake of victory, ''Fleet of Retribution'' and Human forces remained friendly to one another, as they both had made tremendous sacrifices in order to stop Truth and the [[Truth's fleet|his fleet]]. | |||
===Post-war=== | ===Post-war=== | ||
{{Main|Swords of Sanghelios}} | {{Main|Swords of Sanghelios}} | ||
After | After the Covenant separatists were victorious in destroying the Covenant that had betrayed them, the ejected Sangheili split off into [[Covenant remnants|several remnant factions]]. The Sangheili who were in the [[Fleet of Retribution]] would later form a faction known as the [[Swords of Sanghelios]], which would become the official government of Sanghelios. | ||
==Predecessor groups== | ==Predecessor groups== | ||
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===Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction=== | ===Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction=== | ||
{{Main|Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction}} | {{Main|Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction}} | ||
This Sangheili-led faction broke away from the Covenant prior to the [[Great Schism]] after learning that the Great Journey was a lie. [[Monitor]] [[Guilty Spark]] had informed [[Sesa 'Refumee]] the true purpose of the [[Halo Array]], resulting in 'Refumee ordering his forces to cut communications with the Covenant and break away.<ref>[[Terminal | This Sangheili-led faction broke away from the Covenant prior to the [[Great Schism]] after learning that the Great Journey was a lie. [[Monitor]] [[Guilty Spark]] had informed [[Sesa 'Refumee]] the true purpose of the [[Halo Array]], resulting in 'Refumee ordering his forces to cut communications with the Covenant and break away.<ref>[[Terminal/Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]</ref> The faction posed a threat to the Covenant's religious stability, and was destroyed by a [[Covenant Special Operations|Covenant Special Operations unit]] and [[Thel 'Vadam|the new Arbiter]]. After the Great Schism occurred, many of the later Sangheili remnant groups such the [[Combined Fleet of Righteous Purpose]] and the [[Fleet of Retribution]] would continue the legacy of Sesa 'Refumee's faction by destroying the Covenant with many abandoning its religion. One of the leaders in this effort was Thel 'Vadam, the Arbiter responsible for the destruction of the faction.<ref>[[Halo 2]]-[[The Great Journey]]-"There are things about Halo even the Hierarchs do not understand."</ref> | ||
== | ==Divisions== | ||
Once the [[Great Schism]] had begun, the entirety of the Sangheili species | Once the [[Great Schism]] had begun, the entirety of the Sangheili species (along with several loyal Unggoy, Mgalekgolo and other species) had left the Covenant. The Covenant separatists were not an official unified faction, however, they were unified in their fight against the Covenant that had betrayed them. | ||
=== Summit at Joyous Exultation === | === Summit at Joyous Exultation === | ||
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{{Main|Fleet of Retribution}} | {{Main|Fleet of Retribution}} | ||
The Fleet of Retribution led by Rtas 'Vadum and Thel ' | The Fleet of Retribution led by Rtas 'Vadum and Thel 'Vadum joined forces with the UNSC. Together they destroyed they destroyed the Covenant led by the High Prophet of Truth on the Ark and brought an end to the war. <ref> [[Halo 3]] </ref> | ||
=== Fleet of Righteous Vigilance === | === Fleet of Righteous Vigilance === | ||
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This fleet was led by a [[Unidentified Sangheili Shipmaster (Righteous Vigilance)|certain shipmaster]]. Once this fleet learned of the Prophets' treachery, they killed the [[Prophet of Conviction]] on board their flagship. They went on to hunt down Jiralhanae that had betrayed them.<ref>[[Halo: Evolutions]] [[The Return]]</ref> | This fleet was led by a [[Unidentified Sangheili Shipmaster (Righteous Vigilance)|certain shipmaster]]. Once this fleet learned of the Prophets' treachery, they killed the [[Prophet of Conviction]] on board their flagship. They went on to hunt down Jiralhanae that had betrayed them.<ref>[[Halo: Evolutions]] [[The Return]]</ref> | ||
=== | === All other Sangheili-led forces === | ||
With the exception of [[Hesduros]], which had been cut off from Covenant communications,<ref>[[Halo: The Thursday War]]</ref> the rest of the Sangheili received a video message displaying the Covenant's betrayal of their species.<ref>[[Halo: Evolutions]] [[The Return]] (Motion Comic) - "We were scouting for humans when the message came in. I could not comprehend what I was seeing. Our betrayal by the Prophets. The Slaughter of our leaders."]]</ref> They witnessed Jiralhanae slaughtering their brethren, some considered it to be "the death of the Covenant".<ref>[[Halo: Evolutions]] [[The Return]] (Motion Comic) - "The death of the Covenant."</ref> Either during the massacres around [[High Charity]], or witnessing the massacre broadcasts, all Sangheili were ultimately forced out of the Covenant Empire.<ref name="Elites"/> | |||
With the exception of [[Hesduros]], which had been cut off from Covenant communications,<ref>[[Halo: The Thursday War]]</ref> the rest of the Sangheili received a video message displaying the Covenant's betrayal of their species.<ref>[[Halo: Evolutions]] [[The Return]] (Motion Comic) - "We were scouting for humans when the message came in. I could not comprehend what I was seeing. Our betrayal by the Prophets. The Slaughter of our leaders."</ref> They witnessed Jiralhanae slaughtering their brethren, some considered it to be "the death of the Covenant".<ref>[[Halo: Evolutions]] [[The Return]] (Motion Comic) - "The death of the Covenant."</ref> Either during the massacres around [[High Charity]], or witnessing the massacre broadcasts, all Sangheili were ultimately forced out of the Covenant Empire. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery widths="150" spacing="small"> | <gallery widths="150" spacing="small"> | ||
Trident11.jpg|UNSC Pelicans fighting alongside the Covenant separatist Phantoms. | |||
Trident11.jpg|UNSC Pelicans fighting alongside the | Shipmaster02.jpg|[[Rtas 'Vadum]], one of the leaders of the Covenant separatists. | ||
Shipmaster02.jpg|[[Rtas 'Vadum]], one of the leaders of the | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' | *''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' | ||
**''[[The Return]]'' | **''[[The Return]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:The Covenant]] | [[Category:The Covenant]] | ||
[[Category:Factions]] | [[Category:Factions]] | ||
