Editing Kaidon

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'''Kaidon''', or "lord",<ref>'''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''', ''page 150''</ref> is a meritocratic rank held by the head of a [[Sangheili]] state. Kaidons are chosen by a council of [[elder]]s from their state.<ref name="cp89">'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 89''</ref>

Kaidons are elected by a panel of their clan's [[elder]]s. After the kaidon has taken office, any elder who disagrees with the crowning of the new leader sends assassins to kill him or challenges the kaidon himself, as a form of testing whether the new leader is worthy of ruling the clan.<ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 171''</ref> Should the assassins fail, the sender is typically executed. However, if the kaidon is killed, no action is taken against the elder, as the Sangheili believe that a kaidon who cannot defend himself is unworthy of leadership.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 92''</ref> Any [[treason]]ous or disloyal individual that lived in the state that the kaidon governed could be executed by the kaidon.<ref>'''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''', ''page 47''</ref>

Kaidons, despite being political rulers, are very active in the military, even leading long campaigns into enemy territory, leaving the elders to rule in his stead.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 94''</ref> Although a kaidon may be protected by numerous armed guards, the kaidon typically removes any threats himself to show that he is a capable leader. A kaidon typically arms himself with an [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] and may wield a ranged weapon, such as a [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]], as a sidearm. Kaidon is a life-long rank, so the next kaidon is crowned only after the current kaidon dies.{{Ref/Reuse|cp89}} In accordance with Sangheili tradition, only males can attain the title of kaidon. As female offsprings of a kaidon are unable to claim their fathers' lands and possessions, other kaidons might contest for a daughter's inheritance by attempting to secure their hand in marriage, either to themselves or to one of their sons. Sangheili history is filled with instances where kaidon daughters rejected suitors and fought them off for years, such as in the case of the [[Gray Maiden of Konar]]. Such daughters are given the noble title of [[Scion]].<ref name="soi19">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 19'' (Google Play edition)</ref>     

*[[Nesh 'Radoon]] – A powerful sea lord and rival kaidon of 'Darsam in ancient Sangheili mythology.{{Ref/Reuse|soi22}}

*Unidentified kaidon of [[Moram]] – This kaidon was the target of a coup attempt by [[Ripa 'Moramee]], one of his clanmates. 'Moramee's attempt failed and he was brought before the kaidon, who banished him to the [[Weeping Shadows of Sorrow]] penitentiary. 'Moramee's resolve during the coup led to his ascension to the rank of [[Arbiter]].<ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref>

*[[Levu 'Mdama]] – Kaidon of the state of [[Mdama]] following the Human-Covenant War in [[2553]]. Allied himself with Thel 'Vadam and sought reconciliation with humanity.{{Ref/Reuse|Glasslands}}

*[['Juran|Tulum 'Juranai's youngest son]] – Kaidon of Rahnelo's largest settlement as of 2553.{{Ref/Reuse|soi18}}

*[[Dinnat 'Hilot]]'s mate - Chosen as Gerdon 'Hilot's replacement as kaidon of Hilot.{{Ref/Reuse|lessonslearned}}

*[[Rojka 'Kasaan]] - Former kaidon of the city-state of [[Rak]] on [[Carrow]]. In [[2558]], after quelling the opposition of [[Thars 'Sarov]] and helping prevent a planetary crisis, he returned to Rak and relinquished leadership to Kaidon Akato 'Dakaj.<ref name="he">'''[[Halo: Envoy]]''', ''page 372''</ref>

[[Eric Nylund]]'s ''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx'' makes references to "Major Domo Sangheili".<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 349''</ref> As a "[[Wikipedia:Majordomo|majordomo]]" is the head (or acting head) of a household, it could be that this was an early concept for the kaidon or [[elder]] titles introduced in ''Halo: The Cole Protocol''.

 

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