Eto 'Saljhoo
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- "Your wisdom is your greatest asset, Studymaster. But what I need is your expertise."
- — Atriox, regarding Eto 'Saljhoo.[3]
Eto 'Saljhoo is a Sangheili Studymaster serving in the Banished as the organisation's expert on all things Forerunner.[1]
Biography[edit]
Early career[edit]
During his time in service with the Covenant Eto 'Saljhoo once served as a direct adjunct to the Prophet of Regret, until the prophet was assassinated by John-117 on Delta Halo.[2]
Service in the Banished[edit]
After the Covenant's collapse, 'Saljhoo joined the Banished, serving Atriox as his studymaster. 'Saljhoo worked as an expert on the Forerunners for the Banished, and seems to have been involved in extending co-operation in research for the Banished goals.[4]
On November 5th, 2559, Eto 'Saljhoo was stationed aboard the Warmaster’s personal dreadnought Ghost of Helotry, alongside Atriox’s former daskalo Escharum, and two members of the Hand of Atriox: Hyperius and Tovarus. When War Chief Severan revealed the upcoming UNSC assault against Cortana on Zeta Halo, 'Saljhoo stressed to Atriox the importance of the Trikala for their own upcoming invasion of the Ring. The Warmaster ultimately commanded Eto to secure an agreement with his contact to secure the weapon no matter the cost.[2]
Search for the Trikala[edit]
In the post-war era, he worked with Cadence, a senior lecturer at Edinburgh University, to provide a massive round of research funding to enable Cadence to mount an expedition to find the remaining San'Shyuum flotilla that had escaped High Charity in 2552. During his work with Cadence, Eto was also put into contact with Keely Iyuska; a junior researcher specialising in lost civilisations. 'Saljhoo made contact with Iyuska, hiding his true allegiances with the Banished, and offered to fund her research on Netherop. [4] Around this time, 'Saljhoo had discovered records indicating the presence of some kind of ancient superweapon on the planet - which he nicknamed the "trikala" after the legendary spear of Sangheili myth.[1]
'Saljhoo additionally contracted Crei 'Ayomuu, an Oath Warden mercenary, to ensure that Iyuska's expedition would uphold their side of the contract and guarantee 'Saljhoo first choice of any recovered artefacts from the planet, though as with Iyuska did not disclose that he was working for the Banished. Likewise, he did not disclose the hiring of the Oath Warden to Atriox.[5]
When the Banished deployed to Netherop shortly following the Razing of Oth Sonin, 'Saljhoo accompanied Atriox aboard the drekar Hammer of Fate. Throughout the earlier stages of the engagement, 'Saljhoo served as an expert advisor on scientific and Forerunner-adjacent topics, helping to ensure Atriox that the Trikala was present on Netherop by noting the holographic recording of the weapon's firing by the native civilisation on the planet and the unusually high Created presence on Netherop for an ostensibly uninhabited world.[1] Later on, he measured the firing of the Trikala by Nizat 'Kvarosee and provided details on the Acolyte-class harriers present in the system.[3]
Late in the conflict on Netherop, 'Saljhoo accompanied Atriox onto Netherop's surface to take possession of the Trikala. Upon seeing him, Iyuska expressed her disgust at the studymaster's work for the Banished, though 'Saljhoo noted that it should have been obvious - Iyuska simply wanted funding for her research too much and overlooked it. After Rosa Fuertes handed over the nanoscopic dust that made up the Trikala, 'Saljhoo inspected it and confirmed to Atriox that he suspected it was indeed what the Banished were looking for on Netherop, though noted the specifics were outside of his expertise. The Banished then prepared to depart Netherop, though Oath Warden 'Ayomuu interrupted the final proceedings to hand over the vacuum energy condenser needed to power the superweapon - noting that he did not know he was working for the Banished by way of 'Saljhoo, but that it did not matter to him anyway. In return, 'Saljhoo offered 'Ayomuu a place in the Banished ships to return home, noting that it would be unlikely he would have a pleasant trip in the company of the UNSC-Swords alliance.[5]
Equipment[edit]
During his time aboard Hammer of Fate, Eto 'Saljhoo dressed in a simple tabard. He keeps a large jeweller's lens in the pocket of the garment, which he uses for inspections.[5]
Personality and traits[edit]
'Saljhoo is an older Sangheili, and has long wrinkles over his eyebrows, watery grey eyes, and a set of mandibles that never seem to quite close. When nervous or in thought, he has a habit of grinding his mandibles together - to the annoyance of those around him. While working in the Banished, Eto's value lay in his ability to record and recall trivial information that most other people would forget, making him a foremost expert on the Forerunners. This value made Atriox more willing to overlook some of his more annoying habits.[1]
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo: Outcasts (First appearance)
- Halo: Empty Throne
Sources[edit]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Halo: Outcasts, chapter 6
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Halo: Empty Throne, chapter 4
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Halo: Outcasts, chapter 15
- ^ Jump up to: a b Halo: Outcasts, chapter 3
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Halo: Outcasts, chapter 24
