Editing Sali 'Nyon

{{Status|Canon}}
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|birth=[[2487#November|November 5, 2487]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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|mass=154.7 kilograms {{C|341 lbs}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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|affiliation=*[[Covenant]] {{C|formerly}}
*[[Covenant separatists]] {{C|formerly}}
*[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] {{C|formerly}}
*[[Sali 'Nyon's Covenant]]
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{{Quote|This is but the beginning brothers… for I am Sali 'Nyon, the one true prophet. Let my name be spoken all across this universe.|Sali 'Nyon<ref name="HE14">'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 14|Issue #14]]''</ref>}}

'''Sali 'Nyon''' is a [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]] who previously was in the service of the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant faction]] under [[Supreme Leader|Supreme Commander]] [[Jul 'Mdama]], but after the [[Requiem Campaign|events]] on [[Requiem]], he launched a failed attempt to [[Sali 'Nyon's Covenant|rebel]] against Jul 'Mdama.{{Ref/Reuse|HE14}}

==Biography==
===Early career===
Sali 'Nyon was born on the [[Sangheili colonies|colony]] of [[Eudolaan]] on [[2487#November|November 5, 2487]]. As a remarkable warrior and an impassioned [[Covenant religion|believer]] he excelled within the [[Covenant]] military, quickly rising to the rank of zealot commander; even receiving personal commendation from the [[Hierarchs|High Prophet]] [[Prophet of Mercy|of Mercy]]. After the collapse of the empire he returned to his keep, awaiting a sign from the gods which came in the form of joining [[Jul 'Mdama]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|his new Covenant]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}

===Battle of Aktis IV===
{{Quote|no=two|q1=Who is this Sali 'Nyon?|Catherine Halsey|q2=An unexceptional warrior and inept commander. But his devotion to the Forerunners is true, and some of our more impressionable brothers are drawn by his fervor.|Jul 'Mdama|Catherine Halsey and Jul 'Mdama discuss Sali 'Nyon<ref name="HE15">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 15|Issue #15]]''</ref>}}
After the [[Requiem Campaign|events]] on [[Requiem]] and Jul 'Mdama allied himself with Doctor [[Catherine Halsey]], Sali began questioning 'Mdama's true intentions. Sali started to recruit his own followers, viewing himself as the true Hand of the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]], and plotted against Jul. By [[2558#July|July 2558]], amidst the [[Battle of Aktis IV]], his followers were identified by 'Mdama's forces. During the battle, after 'Mdama's forces tricked the UNSC into delivering their half of the [[Janus Key]] to [[Aktis IV]]'s surface, 'Nyon's followers shot down the [[D79-TC Pelican]] carrying the Key. This led to confusion among 'Mdama's ranks, whom recognized the attack to be unauthorized by 'Mdama. Nonetheless, 'Mdama's fleet proceeded with their planned attack on the orbiting {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} ahead of schedule. Meanwhile, 'Nyon made his way to the Pelican's crash site and retrieved the UNSC's half of the Janus Key for himself.{{Ref/Reuse|HE14}}

Traveling to the surface of Aktis IV himself, 'Mdama and his forces began to eliminate 'Nyon's insurgents. 'Nyon broadcasted a message across Jul's entire fleet to incite them to join him in rebellion. 'Nyon, with his half of the Janus Key, retreated to his hideout in a jungle. A [[Sangheili Zealot]] approached him about the feasibility of continuing the rebellion, to which 'Nyon responded by reassuring his followers that the Forerunners had blessed them, citing his recovery of half of the Janus Key as proof. A [[Sangheili Minor]] stated that the [[Promethean]]s' allegiance to Jul 'Mdama was evidence to the contrary, but 'Nyon insisted that the answers to their questions would all be revealed in time. While 'Nyon left to help aid the wounded, the Minor, disillusioned with 'Nyon's rebellion, stole his half of the Janus Key and departed on a {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}}. The Minor contacted a Zealot serving under 'Mdama, and promised to provide the stolen Janus Key half and 'Nyon's location of his hideout. The Zealot reluctantly agreed and prepared to establish a rendezvous point.{{Ref/Reuse|HE15}}

Not much later, 'Mdama's forces would discover 'Nyon's hideout. Most, if not all, of his followers were killed, and 'Nyon himself was imprisoned. His rebellion had effectively came to an end. 'Mdama, however, would decide to keep 'Nyon alive for the time being.<ref name="HE16">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 16|Issue #16]]''</ref>

===The Absolute Record===
{{Quote|Beat me all you like… but you have offended the gods, Jul. And they will see that you are punished.|Sali 'Nyon to Jul 'Mdama<ref name="he19">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 19|Issue #19]]''</ref>}}
For the next two months, Jul kept 'Nyon incarcerated in a holding cell aboard his personal [[flagship]], ''[[Song of Retribution]]''. Two days prior to setting a course for the [[Absolute Record]], 'Mdama visited Sali 'Nyon in his cell for further interrogation. 'Nyon criticized 'Mdama for his nontraditional method of keeping a prisoner, and he refused to divulge the number of [[Treason|traitors]] within 'Mdama's faction.{{Ref/Reuse|he19}}

Until [[2558#September|September 17, 2558]], Sali was kept by Jul aboard the ''Song of Retribution'' as he journeyed to a planet that would lead to the Absolute Record. With the fleet damaged by slipspace ruptures, Jul decided to transfer Sali to the damaged ''[[Breath of Annihilation]]'', setting down for repairs on a nearby moon, while he took the ''Song of Retribution'' alone through the portal.<ref name="he20">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 20|Issue #20]]''</ref> Needing a distraction to keep Spartan [[Gabriel Thorne]] alive, ONI agent [[Ayit 'Sevi]] arranged for Sali's escape, convincing the former leader that he could rally those loyal to him.<ref name="he22">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 22|Issue #22]]''</ref> 'Nyon would lead a revolt aboard the ship, killing those loyal to 'Mdama and seizing control of 'Mdama's collection of Forerunner artifacts taken from Requiem, using them to further cement his support.<ref name="he23">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 23|Issue #23]]''</ref> 'Nyon took the ''Breath of Annihilation'' back into Sangheili space to rally further support among the Covenant remnants, not noticing 'Sevi's absence, and was shortly after engaged by the ''Song of Retribution'', a battle that ended in stalemate with 'Mdama unable to retake the ship.<ref name="he24">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 24|Issue #24]]''</ref>

After the death of 'Mdama on [[Kamchatka]], 'Nyon emerged as the clear frontrunner for leader of the Covenant remnants, with some [[Sangheili]], even one in the [[Swords of Sanghelios]], viewing him as a true leader compared to the Arbiter and Jul, and the next best chance for a new Covenant.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', ''campaign level [[Alliance]]''</ref> Some have reported great numbers amassing under his banner on [[Okal'supen]], a fortress world abandoned by the former Covenant, with sufficient  assembly vats and feedstock to rebuild an empire.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}

==Gallery==
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File:HE14 Sali 'Nyon Full.jpg|Sali 'Nyon with the UNSC's half of the Janus Key.
File:HE15 Sali Throne.jpg|Sali 'Nyon sitting upon his throne.
File:HE16 Sali 'Nyon Imprisoned.jpg|Sali 'Nyon imprisoned by 'Mdama after his hideout is discovered.
File:HE19 Sali imprisoned.jpg|'Nyon imprisoned aboard ''Song of Retribution''.
File:HE23-Sali forces.jpg|A freed 'Nyon rallies his followers.
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: The Machine Breaks]]'' {{C|Recording only}}
*''[[Halo: Empty Throne]]''

==Sources==
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