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The San'Shyuum waged a fierce and bloody [[War of Beginnings|war]] against the [[Sangheili]] between [[938 BCE|938]] and [[852 BCE]],{{Ref/Reuse|enc30}} halted only by their realization that the war would never come to an end.{{Ref/Reuse|Conversations}} The two races united to learn their secrets, forming a mutually beneficial arrangement that would eventually become the Covenant, although they typically regarded themselves as above the Sangheili. The Sangheili became the protectors of the Prophets while the Prophets dedicated themselves to studying their "gods" and learning the secrets behind the "ascension" they left on.<ref name="primer">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=697 '''bungie.net''': ''A Covenant Primer: The Best of the Bestiary'']</ref> | The San'Shyuum waged a fierce and bloody [[War of Beginnings|war]] against the [[Sangheili]] between [[938 BCE|938]] and [[852 BCE]],{{Ref/Reuse|enc30}} halted only by their realization that the war would never come to an end.{{Ref/Reuse|Conversations}} The two races united to learn their secrets, forming a mutually beneficial arrangement that would eventually become the Covenant, although they typically regarded themselves as above the Sangheili. The Sangheili became the protectors of the Prophets while the Prophets dedicated themselves to studying their "gods" and learning the secrets behind the "ascension" they left on.<ref name="primer">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=697 '''bungie.net''': ''A Covenant Primer: The Best of the Bestiary'']</ref> | ||
Since the activation of the [[Halo Array]] and the subsequent [[Reintroduction|reseeding]], the San'Shyuum population has diminished. While their population at the time of the reintroduction was 500,000,000,{{Ref/Reuse|Best}} there were only 23,831,463 living San'Shyuum by 2552. After the [[Flood]] invasion of High Charity, the majority of their species was consumed and it was estimated that less than a thousand members of the species still lived, assuming that the destruction of Janjur Qom did in fact occur.{{Ref/Reuse|Best}} However, a | Since the activation of the [[Halo Array]] and the subsequent [[Reintroduction|reseeding]], the San'Shyuum population has diminished. While their population at the time of the reintroduction was 500,000,000,{{Ref/Reuse|Best}} there were only 23,831,463 living San'Shyuum by 2552. After the [[Flood]] invasion of High Charity, the majority of their species was consumed and it was estimated that less than a thousand members of the species still lived, assuming that the destruction of Janjur Qom did in fact occur.{{Ref/Reuse|Best}} However, a flotilla of starships which had managed to evacuate surviving San'Shyuum from High Charity has been determined to be capable of supporting multiple thousands of San'Shyuum.<ref name="SoI40">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 40'' (Google Play edition)</ref> The current whereabouts of this flotilla, hiding from the vengeful Sangheili, are unknown to most in the known galaxy.<ref name="TR">'''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''', "[[The Return]]", ''page 328''</ref><ref name="GL">'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 256''</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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{{Quote|The San'Shyuum are not naturally inclined to war. They are a handsome, intelligent race, besotted with eternal sexuality and youth. They hoped to spend their lives in luxury. For all that, their science was extraordinary.|The [[Ur-Didact|Didact]], referring to the prehistoric San'Shyuum<ref name="c113">'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 113''</ref>}} | {{Quote|The San'Shyuum are not naturally inclined to war. They are a handsome, intelligent race, besotted with eternal sexuality and youth. They hoped to spend their lives in luxury. For all that, their science was extraordinary.|The [[Ur-Didact|Didact]], referring to the prehistoric San'Shyuum<ref name="c113">'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 113''</ref>}} | ||
[[File:HM-CharumHakkor.png|thumb|300px|left|A city on Charum Hakkor, the capital of the Human-San'Shyuum empire.]] | [[File:HM-CharumHakkor.png|thumb|300px|left|A city on Charum Hakkor, the capital of the Human-San'Shyuum empire.]] | ||
Early on in their first space-faring civilization, the San'Shyuum mined material in the [[Oort cloud#San'Shyuum home system|Oort cloud]] surrounding their [[ | Early on in their first space-faring civilization, the San'Shyuum mined material in the [[Oort cloud#San'Shyuum home system|Oort cloud]] surrounding their [[San'Shyuum home system|home system]] for starship fuel.<ref name="c143">'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 143''</ref> Later, the San'Shyuum achieved remarkable technological sophistication, and after encountering the [[prehistoric human civilization]], the San'Shyuum and the humans formed [[Human-San'Shyuum alliance|an alliance]], based on the planet [[Charum Hakkor]], forming a major power in the [[Orion Arm]] of the galaxy.{{Ref/Reuse|c113}} The San'Shyuum were commonly regarded as a peaceful species.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''[[Halo: Cryptum/Glossary|Glossary]]''</ref> During this period, they encountered the [[Flood]] for the first time, but the spread of the infection was successfully pushed back by their human allies while it was still relatively minor. The empire later collapsed when the San'Shyuum surrendered to the [[Forerunner]]s during the [[human-Forerunner wars]].{{Ref/Reuse|c113}} | ||
The Forerunners established a [[quarantine shield]] that encompassed Janjur Qom and two other inner planets in the system. Under the watch of the [[Confirmer]] and the | The Forerunners established a [[quarantine shield]] that encompassed Janjur Qom and two other inner planets in the system. Under the watch of the [[Confirmer]] and the [[fortress-class vessel]] ''[[Deep Reverence]]'', the San'Shyuum inhabited Janjur Qom, one other planet, and the [[moon]]s of both worlds.<ref name="c170">'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''pages 170-171''</ref> The San'Shyuum managed to regain a comfortable lifestyle, with light commerce and travel between the quarantined worlds under their "control". Abandoning their hedonistic lifestyles for guidance under religious elders,<ref name="c210">'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''pages 210-218''</ref> the San'Shyuum were overtly "model citizens" to the Forerunners.{{Ref/Reuse|c170}} However, as the Confirmer grew lax in his duties, the San'Shyuum began stockpiling outdated Forerunner weaponry on the third quarantined planet.{{Ref/Reuse|c210}}<ref>'''Halo Cryptum''', ''page 198''</ref> During the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], the [[Librarian]] visited Janjur Qom to secure specimens of San'Shyuum for [[Conservation Measure|preservation]] from the [[Halo Array]]. The San'Shyuum elders correctly suspected that a catastrophe was imminent, and launched [[Battle of Janjur Qom|a short-lived uprising]] against their Forerunner overseers. All San'Shyuum on the planet were subsequently killed when [[Halo Array|a Halo]] was fired on a low power setting nearby.<ref>'''[[Halo: Primordium]]''', ''pages 167-168''</ref> The surface of Janjur Qom remained scarred from the battle for millennia to come and while the events themselves were forgotten, San'Shyuum myth held that their kind had once been punished for rebellion against their gods in the ancient past.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 95-96''</ref> | ||
The San'Shyuum were successfully preserved on [[Installation 00]] and were thus sheltered from [[Great Purification|the firing]] of the Halo Array in [[97,445 BCE]]. The species was given time to grow and be observed on the Ark wherein Janjur Qom's temperate ecosystem was imitated for them.<ref name="ptk">'''[[Halo: Fractures]]''', "[[Promises to Keep]]"</ref> Interestingly, some San'Shyuum were also permitted to live among humans on the Ark during their time of reacclimation preceding reintroduction as the first species to undergo such a process.<ref>''[[Rebirth]]''</ref> Some curious San'Shyuum would also occasionally find their way near the Forerunners who inhabited the Ark and overhear their conversations; the Forerunners believed no harm would come of allowing this, assuming the San'Shyuum would forget what they had heard shortly after their reintroduction.{{Ref/Reuse|ptk}} After around a century after [[Great Purification|the firing]] of the Halo Array, five hundred million San'Shyuum were [[Reintroduction|reintroduced]] to their homeworld;{{Ref/Reuse|Best}} due to simple logistics, they were the last species to be reseeded by the Forerunners.<ref>'''[[Halo: Fractures]]''', "[[Promises to Keep]]", ''pages 84-85''</ref> | The San'Shyuum were successfully preserved on [[Installation 00]] and were thus sheltered from [[Great Purification|the firing]] of the Halo Array in [[97,445 BCE]]. The species was given time to grow and be observed on the Ark wherein Janjur Qom's temperate ecosystem was imitated for them.<ref name="ptk">'''[[Halo: Fractures]]''', "[[Promises to Keep]]"</ref> Interestingly, some San'Shyuum were also permitted to live among humans on the Ark during their time of reacclimation preceding reintroduction as the first species to undergo such a process.<ref>''[[Rebirth]]''</ref> Some curious San'Shyuum would also occasionally find their way near the Forerunners who inhabited the Ark and overhear their conversations; the Forerunners believed no harm would come of allowing this, assuming the San'Shyuum would forget what they had heard shortly after their reintroduction.{{Ref/Reuse|ptk}} After around a century after [[Great Purification|the firing]] of the Halo Array, five hundred million San'Shyuum were [[Reintroduction|reintroduced]] to their homeworld;{{Ref/Reuse|Best}} due to simple logistics, they were the last species to be reseeded by the Forerunners.<ref>'''[[Halo: Fractures]]''', "[[Promises to Keep]]", ''pages 84-85''</ref> | ||
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===War of Wills=== | ===War of Wills=== | ||
{{Quote|So many worlds contain their leavings and their structures, but only ours was blessed with a ship, a teacher. It taught us all how to unlock the secrets of space and time, to build ships of our own that sail the stars to spread the word. But it also seemed to ever nudge us in a direction, to build weapons of war—energy that could burn or sear flesh, vaporize bone.|The [[Minister of Discovery]] in his final confessions, prior to his death<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', "[[Wages of Sin]]", ''page 289''</ref>}} | {{Quote|So many worlds contain their leavings and their structures, but only ours was blessed with a ship, a teacher. It taught us all how to unlock the secrets of space and time, to build ships of our own that sail the stars to spread the word. But it also seemed to ever nudge us in a direction, to build weapons of war—energy that could burn or sear flesh, vaporize bone.|The [[Minister of Discovery]] in his final confessions, prior to his death<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', "[[Wages of Sin]]", ''page 289''</ref>}} | ||
[[File:HM | [[File:HM-Keyship.png|thumb|300px|Stoic and Reformist forces battle around the Forerunner Dreadnought.]] | ||
Following the activation of the Halo Array, the San'Shyuum recovered faster than most species, with their technological advancements enhanced by the presence of numerous Forerunner relics on their planet.<ref name="enc120">'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 120'' (2011)</ref> The San'Shyuum redeveloped technology, language, and culture and philosophy based on their observation of these Forerunner artifacts, having little to no knowledge of their species' previous conflicts with the Forerunners.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} In [[2200 BCE]], a radical group of San'Shyuum believed that they should enter into the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] present on their planet and learn from its technology. The majority of the San'Shyuum considered the claim to be heresy, leading to the radical San'Shyuum rebelling. As the [[War of Wills]] begun, two factions emerged: the conservative [[Stoics]], who refused to enter and desecrate the Dreadnought, and the militant progressive [[Reformists]], radicals who wanted to develop new technologies by entering and studying the Dreadnought.{{Ref/Reuse|enc120}}<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia | Following the activation of the Halo Array, the San'Shyuum recovered faster than most species, with their technological advancements enhanced by the presence of numerous Forerunner relics on their planet.<ref name="enc120">'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 120'' (2011)</ref> The San'Shyuum redeveloped technology, language, and culture and philosophy based on their observation of these Forerunner artifacts, having little to no knowledge of their species' previous conflicts with the Forerunners.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} In [[2200 BCE]], a radical group of San'Shyuum believed that they should enter into the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] present on their planet and learn from its technology. The majority of the San'Shyuum considered the claim to be heresy, leading to the radical San'Shyuum rebelling. As the [[War of Wills]] begun, two factions emerged: the conservative [[Stoics]], who refused to enter and desecrate the Dreadnought, and the militant progressive [[Reformists]], radicals who wanted to develop new technologies by entering and studying the Dreadnought.{{Ref/Reuse|enc120}}<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe]]''', ''page 118'' (2009); ''pages 124-125'' (2011)</ref><ref name="ch262">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 262''</ref> | ||
Towards the climax of the war, approximately one thousand of the most radical Reformists broke into the Dreadnought and occupied it.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} While they learned how to activate and commandeer the vessel, the Reformists occasionally raided Stoic territory to collect and stock the ship with natural resources and supplies.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 57'' (Google Play edition)</ref> In [[2100 BCE]], the Reformists finally learned how to activate the Dreadnought. The outraged Stoics were unable to take action, since even their fury toward the Reformists could not bring them to destroy the object of their reverence. The Reformists then took flight from Janjur Qom, breaking off a massive chunk of rock in doing so. This piece of rock would later become the foundation of [[High Charity]], the future holy city of the [[Covenant]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc120}}{{Ref/Reuse|ch262}} With the help of the Forerunner technology from the Dreadnought, the Reformists were able to survive and travel the galaxy.{{Ref/Reuse|enc120}} | Towards the climax of the war, approximately one thousand of the most radical Reformists broke into the Dreadnought and occupied it.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} While they learned how to activate and commandeer the vessel, the Reformists occasionally raided Stoic territory to collect and stock the ship with natural resources and supplies.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 57'' (Google Play edition)</ref> In [[2100 BCE]], the Reformists finally learned how to activate the Dreadnought. The outraged Stoics were unable to take action, since even their fury toward the Reformists could not bring them to destroy the object of their reverence. The Reformists then took flight from Janjur Qom, breaking off a massive chunk of rock in doing so. This piece of rock would later become the foundation of [[High Charity]], the future holy city of the [[Covenant]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc120}}{{Ref/Reuse|ch262}} With the help of the Forerunner technology from the Dreadnought, the Reformists were able to survive and travel the galaxy.{{Ref/Reuse|enc120}} | ||
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Although the Reformists had achieved victory and left the Stoics behind, they realized that they were doomed due to the small number that had joined their cause to control the Dreadnought.{{Ref/Reuse|ch262}} With an extremely small gene pool, they enacted strict controls around mating to prevent potentially disastrous inbreeding. The Stoics continued to inhabit Janjur Qom and developed [[Technological Achievement Tiers|Tier 5]] technology on their own, still refusing to "desecrate" Forerunner artifacts. Later, a task force of the nascent Covenant would covertly procure [[Needful Maidens|a small group]] of healthy females from Janjur Qom to ensure genetic diversity in the space-faring San'Shyuum.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 108''</ref> The San'Shyuum in the Covenant would later maintain that Janjur Qom had been destroyed circa [[648 BCE]] by its star going [[supernova]], although this information could not be verified. At some point, the Reformists encountered [[Huragok]] aboard [[M-series facility|M-series facilities]] and enlisted them to work with Forerunner relics.{{Ref/Reuse|Best}} | Although the Reformists had achieved victory and left the Stoics behind, they realized that they were doomed due to the small number that had joined their cause to control the Dreadnought.{{Ref/Reuse|ch262}} With an extremely small gene pool, they enacted strict controls around mating to prevent potentially disastrous inbreeding. The Stoics continued to inhabit Janjur Qom and developed [[Technological Achievement Tiers|Tier 5]] technology on their own, still refusing to "desecrate" Forerunner artifacts. Later, a task force of the nascent Covenant would covertly procure [[Needful Maidens|a small group]] of healthy females from Janjur Qom to ensure genetic diversity in the space-faring San'Shyuum.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 108''</ref> The San'Shyuum in the Covenant would later maintain that Janjur Qom had been destroyed circa [[648 BCE]] by its star going [[supernova]], although this information could not be verified. At some point, the Reformists encountered [[Huragok]] aboard [[M-series facility|M-series facilities]] and enlisted them to work with Forerunner relics.{{Ref/Reuse|Best}} | ||
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{{Quote|Hmm… yes, they were accomplished manipulators—back before the firing of the array. I see at least that hasn't changed.|[[343 Guilty Spark]], speaking to [[Sesa 'Refumee]]<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 7]]''</ref>}} | {{Quote|Hmm… yes, they were accomplished manipulators—back before the firing of the array. I see at least that hasn't changed.|[[343 Guilty Spark]], speaking to [[Sesa 'Refumee]]<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 7]]''</ref>}} | ||
[[File:H2A Terminals - Prophets.png|thumb|250px|left|Several San'Shyuum Reformists at the time of their first contact with the Sangheili.]] | [[File:H2A Terminals - Prophets.png|thumb|250px|left|Several San'Shyuum Reformists at the time of their first contact with the Sangheili.]] | ||
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[[File:HM - SOI.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Tem 'Bhetek engages the Sangheili [[Tul 'Juran]] and [[Rtas 'Vadum]] aboard the ''Shadow of Intent''.]] | [[File:HM - SOI.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Tem 'Bhetek engages the Sangheili [[Tul 'Juran]] and [[Rtas 'Vadum]] aboard the ''Shadow of Intent''.]] | ||
With their population at [[Extinction|dangerously low]] levels following the loss of High Charity, and now having to contend with the wrath of the [[Sangheili]], the San'Shyuum gave their new Jiralhanae protectors access to all the technology they had. Immediately following the collapse of the Covenant and the end of the Human-Covenant War, however, the remaining San'Shyuum vanished into hiding. The Sangheili had heard rumors that the San'Shyuum went on the Great Journey, but most disregarded them.{{Ref/Reuse|TR}} As this coincided with the disappearance of most Huragok, others believed that the San'Shyuum may have taken the Huragok with them when they fled. By [[2558]], limited numbers of San'Shyuum continued to be encountered within the [[Unified Earth Government]]'s and the former Covenant's sphere of influence in the galaxy. | With their population at [[Extinction|dangerously low]] levels following the loss of High Charity, and now having to contend with the wrath of the [[Sangheili]], the San'Shyuum gave their new Jiralhanae protectors access to all the technology they had. Immediately following the collapse of the Covenant and the end of the Human-Covenant War, however, the remaining San'Shyuum vanished into hiding. The Sangheili had heard rumors that the San'Shyuum went on the Great Journey, but most disregarded them.{{Ref/Reuse|TR}} As this coincided with the disappearance of most Huragok, others believed that the San'Shyuum may have taken the Huragok with them when they fled. By [[2558]], limited numbers of San'Shyuum continued to be encountered within the [[Unified Earth Government]]'s and the former Covenant's sphere of influence in the galaxy.<ref name="Waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/catalog-interaction/4c3e1c6f-6519-4ee0-83a4-4bac13bf07a3/posts?page=43#post847 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction'']</ref> Notable among these was [[Alo Sebukah]], who was found and arrested by the [[UNSC]] in a damaged skiff orbiting [[Substance]] and taken to [[Midnight Facility]] for interrogation and indefinite incarceration.{{Ref/Reuse|lootcrate8}} | ||
About a year after the Covenant's fall, in [[2553]], [[Tem'Bhetek]] and [[Boru'a'Neem]]—a former [[Prelate]] and [[Minister (title)|Minister]] of [[Ministry of Preparation|Preparation]], respectively—sought revenge against the Sangheili, having [[Tem'Bhetek's faction|departed]] from the hidden San'Shyuum flotilla to do so.{{Ref/Reuse|SoI40}} Utilizing [[Prototype Halo installation|a prototypical Halo]], the two San'Shyuum plotted to eradicate all life on Sanghelios and its moons. However, their plan was foiled by the crew of ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' led by [[Shipmaster]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]], ultimately resulting in the deaths of both San'Shyuum.<ref name="SoI75">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''pages 75-80'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Accessing data aboard the Prelate's [[Spear of Light|ship]], 'Vadum learned of the San'Shyuum flotilla and estimated that it was large enough to carry thousands of San'Shyuum. Following slipspace trajectories from the Prelate's ship, 'Vadum intended to locate the surviving San'Shyuum and determine who among them should be spared or slain as [[war criminal]]s.<ref name="SoI81">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''pages 81-83'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | About a year after the Covenant's fall, in [[2553]], [[Tem'Bhetek]] and [[Boru'a'Neem]]—a former [[Prelate]] and [[Minister (title)|Minister]] of [[Ministry of Preparation|Preparation]], respectively—sought revenge against the Sangheili, having [[Tem'Bhetek's faction|departed]] from the hidden San'Shyuum flotilla to do so.{{Ref/Reuse|SoI40}} Utilizing [[Prototype Halo installation|a prototypical Halo]], the two San'Shyuum plotted to eradicate all life on Sanghelios and its moons. However, their plan was foiled by the crew of ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' led by [[Shipmaster]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]], ultimately resulting in the deaths of both San'Shyuum.<ref name="SoI75">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''pages 75-80'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Accessing data aboard the Prelate's [[Spear of Light|ship]], 'Vadum learned of the San'Shyuum flotilla and estimated that it was large enough to carry thousands of San'Shyuum. Following slipspace trajectories from the Prelate's ship, 'Vadum intended to locate the surviving San'Shyuum and determine who among them should be spared or slain as [[war criminal]]s.<ref name="SoI81">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''pages 81-83'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||
On [[2558#October|October 28, 2558]], [[Cortana]], leader of the faction of rogue [[artificial intelligence]]s calling themselves the [[Created]], broadcast a message wherein she invited the San'Shyuum (among other select ex-Covenant races) to either accept her offer of protection and prosperity or to suffer her wrath.<ref name="guardians">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level, ''[[Guardians]]''</ref> | On [[2558#October|October 28, 2558]], [[Cortana]], leader of the faction of rogue [[artificial intelligence]]s calling themselves the [[Created]], broadcast a message wherein she invited the San'Shyuum (among other select ex-Covenant races) to either accept her offer of protection and prosperity or to suffer her wrath.<ref name="guardians">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level, ''[[Guardians]]''</ref> | ||
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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
===Anatomy and physiology=== | ===Anatomy and physiology=== | ||
[[File:H2A Terminals - Scribe close-up.jpg|thumb|250px|A close-up of the face of a San'Shyuum.]] | [[File:H2A Terminals - Scribe close-up.jpg|thumb|250px|right|A close-up of the face of a San'Shyuum.]] | ||
Regarded as a highly intelligent race, the San'Shyuum are a bipedal species, with very long, serpentine necks and limbs. When sitting in [[Gravity Throne]]s,<ref name="hoh" /> they have an average height of 213.4 centimeters (7 feet) to 226.1 centimeters (7 feet and 5 inches). They have an average weight of 81.4 kilograms (179.4 pounds) to 96.6 kilograms (212.9 pounds). Contemporary San'Shyuum are lithe, gangly, and have frail skeletal structures which require slow and delicate movement: this is due to them being descendants of the [[Reformists|ancient Reformist San'Shyuum]] who were used to lower gravity and bred from a small gene pool.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The [[Stoics|ancient Stoic San'Shyuumn]] who remained on their [[Janjur Qom|homeworld]] benefited from higher gravity and a larger gene pool which allowed them to be more muscular and physically fit.{{Ref/Reuse|StoicAreBuff}} Members of the species generally have elongated heads, with prehensile,<ref name="bc62">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 62-66''</ref> salamandrine lips. The slick skin of the San'Shyuum changes complexion with age; younger members of the species have light brown skin, with the complexion paling with age. Hair sparsely covered the body of a San'Shyuum, though many individuals had most, if not all, hair removed from their bodies.<ref name="ch143">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 143-145''</ref> San'Shyuum have two large, amphibian-like eyes that vary in color among individuals, including shades of violet,{{Ref/Reuse|SoI5}} brown, green,<ref name="bc53">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 53''</ref> and blue. One San'Shyuum may have two distinct eye colors; having one dark green eye and one deep blue eye was once considered to be auspicious among San'Shyuum, but now denotes the individual as a member of a genetic line that was overbred.{{Ref/Reuse|SoI5}} Young adult San'Shyuum have shorter necks, more prominent noses and chins and closer eyes than their elder counterparts, resulting in a marked resemblance to [[human]]s,<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 216''</ref> enough for the two species to find one another attractive.{{Ref/Reuse|c170}} San'Shyuum blood is colored red and differing blood types exist among the species. According to human designations, one of these types is referred to as E+.<ref name="lootcrate8">'''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]''', ''[[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #8]]''</ref> | Regarded as a highly intelligent race, the San'Shyuum are a bipedal species, with very long, serpentine necks and limbs. When sitting in [[Gravity Throne]]s,<ref name="hoh"></ref> they have an average height of 213.4 centimeters (7 feet) to 226.1 centimeters (7 feet and 5 inches). They have an average weight of 81.4 kilograms (179.4 pounds) to 96.6 kilograms (212.9 pounds). Contemporary San'Shyuum are lithe, gangly, and have frail skeletal structures which require slow and delicate movement: this is due to them being descendants of the [[Reformists|ancient Reformist San'Shyuum]] who were used to lower gravity and bred from a small gene pool.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The [[Stoics|ancient Stoic San'Shyuumn]] who remained on their [[Janjur Qom|homeworld]] benefited from higher gravity and a larger gene pool which allowed them to be more muscular and physically fit.{{Ref/Reuse|StoicAreBuff}} Members of the species generally have elongated heads, with prehensile,<ref name="bc62">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 62-66''</ref> salamandrine lips. The slick skin of the San'Shyuum changes complexion with age; younger members of the species have light brown skin, with the complexion paling with age. Hair sparsely covered the body of a San'Shyuum, though many individuals had most, if not all, hair removed from their bodies.<ref name="ch143">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 143-145''</ref> San'Shyuum have two large, amphibian-like eyes that vary in color among individuals, including shades of violet,{{Ref/Reuse|SoI5}} brown, green,<ref name="bc53">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 53''</ref> and blue. One San'Shyuum may have two distinct eye colors; having one dark green eye and one deep blue eye was once considered to be auspicious among San'Shyuum, but now denotes the individual as a member of a genetic line that was overbred.{{Ref/Reuse|SoI5}} Young adult San'Shyuum have shorter necks, more prominent noses and chins and closer eyes than their elder counterparts, resulting in a marked resemblance to [[human]]s,<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 216''</ref> enough for the two species to find one another attractive.{{Ref/Reuse|c170}} San'Shyuum blood is colored red and differing blood types exist among the species. According to human designations, one of these types is referred to as E+.<ref name="lootcrate8">'''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]''', ''[[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #8]]''</ref> | ||
[[File:HTRmc-Conviction-Corpse.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The blood and corpse of a San'Shyuum.]] | [[File:HTRmc-Conviction-Corpse.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The blood and corpse of a San'Shyuum.]] | ||
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{{Quote|It is upon me! And, as you and I are not on the Roll of Celibates, and as our people are in tragic need of offspring, of continuation… I suggest that when the mood strikes us this evening, we look to the possibility of generating a new San'Shyuum life…|[[Cresanda]] to her mate, [[Mken 'Scre'ah'ben]], during a time of Reproductive Yielding{{Ref/Reuse|bc62}}}} | {{Quote|It is upon me! And, as you and I are not on the Roll of Celibates, and as our people are in tragic need of offspring, of continuation… I suggest that when the mood strikes us this evening, we look to the possibility of generating a new San'Shyuum life…|[[Cresanda]] to her mate, [[Mken 'Scre'ah'ben]], during a time of Reproductive Yielding{{Ref/Reuse|bc62}}}} | ||
[[File:H2AMercy1.jpg|thumb|250px|The High Prophet of Mercy, an elderly San'Shyuum.]] | [[File:H2AMercy1.jpg|thumb|250px|The High Prophet of Mercy, an elderly San'Shyuum.]] | ||
The fertility cycle of a female San'Shyuum is short and rather uncommon, with a great amount of time in between each one. When the female was fertile, specific hormones caused male San'Shyuum to have a greater desire for procreation with their mate.{{Ref/Reuse|bc62}} The species apparently give birth to live offspring.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 171''</ref> Female San'Shyuum generally give birth to a single child, though broods of twins and triplets are possible. Pregnancy and childbirth becomes increasingly difficult with advanced age.<ref name="ch261">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 261-265''</ref> The fertility cycle of the San'Shyuum was referred to as the time of Reproductive Yielding.{{Ref/Reuse|bc62}} Due to the relatively small population of fertile San'Shyuum, the species' population growth dwindled and recessive traits were expressed with greater frequency with each successive generation, despite [[Roll of Celibates|efforts]] within San'Shyuum society to maintain genetic stability and prevent the spread of recessive traits. However, further in the past, some chose to keep their bloodlines "pure", as one's lineage is an important component of one's identity. The [[Sebalim'tet]] lineage is one such bloodline.{{Ref/Reuse|Best}}{{Ref/Reuse|lootcrate8}} During the Covenant's waning years, the [[Ministry of Preparation]] utilized Forerunner [[Lifeworker]] machinery within the [[Sacred Promissory]] that has been sourced from the so-called Dreadnought to alter a San'Shyuum's genes; [[Biological augmentation|augmented]] as [[Prelate]]s, these San'Shyuum were able to breed without spreading recessive traits to offspring and were used in offensive roles.<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 29'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Prelates were created with the assistance of [[chirurgeon]]s, who accomplished this work not only on ''High Charity'' but also aboard specialized [[ | The fertility cycle of a female San'Shyuum is short and rather uncommon, with a great amount of time in between each one. When the female was fertile, specific hormones caused male San'Shyuum to have a greater desire for procreation with their mate.{{Ref/Reuse|bc62}} The species apparently give birth to live offspring.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 171''</ref> Female San'Shyuum generally give birth to a single child, though broods of twins and triplets are possible. Pregnancy and childbirth becomes increasingly difficult with advanced age.<ref name="ch261">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 261-265''</ref> The fertility cycle of the San'Shyuum was referred to as the time of Reproductive Yielding.{{Ref/Reuse|bc62}} Due to the relatively small population of fertile San'Shyuum, the species' population growth dwindled and recessive traits were expressed with greater frequency with each successive generation, despite [[Roll of Celibates|efforts]] within San'Shyuum society to maintain genetic stability and prevent the spread of recessive traits. However, further in the past, some chose to keep their bloodlines "pure", as one's lineage is an important component of one's identity. The [[Sebalim'tet]] lineage is one such bloodline.{{Ref/Reuse|Best}}{{Ref/Reuse|lootcrate8}} During the Covenant's waning years, the [[Ministry of Preparation]] utilized Forerunner [[Lifeworker]] machinery within the [[Sacred Promissory]] that has been sourced from the so-called Dreadnought to alter a San'Shyuum's genes; [[Biological augmentation|augmented]] as [[Prelate]]s, these San'Shyuum were able to breed without spreading recessive traits to offspring and were used in offensive roles.<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 29'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Prelates were created with the assistance of [[chirurgeon]]s, who accomplished this work not only on ''High Charity'' but also aboard specialized [[DSC-class support ship|DSC-class agricultural support ships]] fitted with the appropriate arcane Forerunner instrumentation.<ref>''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'' ''page 69''</ref> | ||
The lifespan of a San'Shyuum is extensive, largely as a result of advanced medical technology intended to ensure longevity, with many San'Shyuum living for hundreds of years.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Such a process began in about [[1552]], approximately one thousand years before the collapse of the Covenant. Currently, more than a quarter of their population are now super-bicentenarians.{{Ref/Reuse|Best}} With age, hair grows more sparsely and white, the skin pales,{{Ref/Reuse|ch143}} and physical ailments such as [[Wikipedia:arthritis|arthritis]] develop.<ref name="bc161">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 161-163'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Elder San'Shyuum in the Covenant were forced to use their herbal medicines regularly.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 48''</ref> The San'Shyuum were also remarkably long-lived by the time of the Forerunners; the [[First Prophet]], for example, was over nine thousand years old by [[97,445 BCE]].<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 216''</ref> | The lifespan of a San'Shyuum is extensive, largely as a result of advanced medical technology intended to ensure longevity, with many San'Shyuum living for hundreds of years.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Such a process began in about [[1552]], approximately one thousand years before the collapse of the Covenant. Currently, more than a quarter of their population are now super-bicentenarians.{{Ref/Reuse|Best}} With age, hair grows more sparsely and white, the skin pales,{{Ref/Reuse|ch143}} and physical ailments such as [[Wikipedia:arthritis|arthritis]] develop.<ref name="bc161">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 161-163'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Elder San'Shyuum in the Covenant were forced to use their herbal medicines regularly.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 48''</ref> The San'Shyuum were also remarkably long-lived by the time of the Forerunners; the [[First Prophet]], for example, was over nine thousand years old by [[97,445 BCE]].<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 216''</ref> | ||
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===Society=== | ===Society=== | ||
{{Quote|Please don't ask me how many Prophets the Covenant had. Even one of them was too damn many for me.|[[Spartan Operations#Rank structure|Spartan]] [[Edward Buck]]<ref>'''[[Halo: New Blood]]''', ''page 60'' (Google Play edition)</ref>}} | {{Quote|Please don't ask me how many Prophets the Covenant had. Even one of them was too damn many for me.|[[Spartan Operations#Rank structure|Spartan]] [[Edward Buck]]<ref>'''[[Halo: New Blood]]''', ''page 60'' (Google Play edition)</ref>}} | ||
[[File:H2A Terminals - Stewards.jpg|thumb|300px|Two [[steward]]s escort a [[luminary]] aboard the [[Prophet of Regret]]'s flagship, ''[[Solemn Penance]]''.]] | [[File:H2A Terminals - Stewards.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Two [[steward]]s escort a [[luminary]] aboard the [[Prophet of Regret]]'s flagship, ''[[Solemn Penance]]''.]] | ||
During the prehistoric time of the [[Forerunner]]s, the San'Shyuum culture was centered around the pursuit of beauty and pleasure. The species was known throughout the galaxy for their hedonism, their beauty, and their skills at manipulating other races with their nearly universal appeal.{{Ref/Reuse|c113}}{{Ref/Reuse|c170}} Following their surrender at the end of the [[human-Forerunner wars]], however, their culture became centered around the guidance of elderly, often-paraplegic, religious leaders known as prophets. The San'Shyuum were also renowned for their production of excellent alcoholic beverages such as [[kasna]].<ref name="c183">'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''pages 181-184''</ref> Some contemporary San'Shyuum indulge in stimulants such as [[hookah tobacco]], produced from [[herbal synthesizer]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|ch143}} Herbal tea is also a popular beverage among San'Shyuum,<ref name="ch151">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 151-154''</ref> sometimes flavored with [[sea flower]] and [[sky spice]].<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 233''</ref> | During the prehistoric time of the [[Forerunner]]s, the San'Shyuum culture was centered around the pursuit of beauty and pleasure. The species was known throughout the galaxy for their hedonism, their beauty, and their skills at manipulating other races with their nearly universal appeal.{{Ref/Reuse|c113}}{{Ref/Reuse|c170}} Following their surrender at the end of the [[human-Forerunner wars]], however, their culture became centered around the guidance of elderly, often-paraplegic, religious leaders known as prophets. The San'Shyuum were also renowned for their production of excellent alcoholic beverages such as [[kasna]].<ref name="c183">'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''pages 181-184''</ref> Some contemporary San'Shyuum indulge in stimulants such as [[hookah tobacco]], produced from [[herbal synthesizer]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|ch143}} Herbal tea is also a popular beverage among San'Shyuum,<ref name="ch151">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 151-154''</ref> sometimes flavored with [[sea flower]] and [[sky spice]].<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 233''</ref> | ||
The San'Shyuum scarcely discussed the specifics of their culture with other species. Before the [[Covenant]] was formed, the one thousand or so San'Shyuum [[Reformists]]—who believed in using Forerunner technology for their use and wished to explore the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] they had discovered—left their homeworld, leaving the [[Stoics]] behind.{{Ref/Reuse|enc120}}{{Ref/Reuse|ch262}} The resulting calamity meant that the Covenant San'Shyuum population was reduced to a few thousand, forcing the species to carefully manage their gene pool to prevent the loss of beneficial genes and the introduction of undesirable traits, with individuals possessing negative recessive traits placed in the [[Roll of Celibates]] to prevent their breeding.{{Ref/Reuse|ch261}} Those who managed the Roll were incredibly strict to ensure that genetic diversity was maintained.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}} Not even Hierarchs were above the influence of the Roll. However, if they should have such sexual urges, the San'Shyuum will use concubines. Should a pregnancy occur, it must be aborted or the children will be killed at birth and the father sterilized. The fertility cycles of female San'Shyuum are short and far between, which would make it difficult for San'Shyuum to have children. As a result, San'Shyuum of [[High Charity]] held a celebration called a [[birthing period]] for when a child was conceived.{{Ref/Reuse|ch261}} On this event, even the strict [[ | The San'Shyuum scarcely discussed the specifics of their culture with other species. Before the [[Covenant]] was formed, the one thousand or so San'Shyuum [[Reformists]]—who believed in using Forerunner technology for their use and wished to explore the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] they had discovered—left their homeworld, leaving the [[Stoics]] behind.{{Ref/Reuse|enc120}}{{Ref/Reuse|ch262}} The resulting calamity meant that the Covenant San'Shyuum population was reduced to a few thousand, forcing the species to carefully manage their gene pool to prevent the loss of beneficial genes and the introduction of undesirable traits, with individuals possessing negative recessive traits placed in the [[Roll of Celibates]] to prevent their breeding.{{Ref/Reuse|ch261}} Those who managed the Roll were incredibly strict to ensure that genetic diversity was maintained.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}} Not even Hierarchs were above the influence of the Roll. However, if they should have such sexual urges, the San'Shyuum will use concubines. Should a pregnancy occur, it must be aborted or the children will be killed at birth and the father sterilized. The fertility cycles of female San'Shyuum are short and far between, which would make it difficult for San'Shyuum to have children. As a result, San'Shyuum of [[High Charity]] held a celebration called a [[birthing period]] for when a child was conceived.{{Ref/Reuse|ch261}} On this event, even the strict [[Committee of Concordance]] loosened its public decency laws.<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 28'' (Google Play edition)</ref> The prehistoric, quarantined San'Shyuum also once celebrated procreation, as the San'Shyuum populations were heavily controlled to prevent overpopulation.{{Ref/Reuse|c183}} | ||
San'Shyuum have an assortment of titles, most notably the title of [[High Prophet]]. The title of [[Minor Prophet]] is subordinate to that of Prophet, but still relatively high. Both titles dealt with religious and political matters within the Covenant.<ref>'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 6'' (2010)</ref> [[High Lord]] was a San'Shyuum title that existed in the Covenant's early history and was comparatively low in San'Shyuum society.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 20'' (Google Play edition)</ref> At least during the [[Ages of Conflict|First Age of Conflict]], the Reformist San'Shyuum possessed a caste system in which those born of a lower-caste brood were destined for a life of servitude as [[Steward]]s to their superiors, such as High Lords.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 4''</ref> The role of Steward continued to be in effect by [[2552]].<ref name="h2aterminal1">'''Halo 2: Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 1]]''</ref> [[Cleric]]s were employed by the San'Shyuum to fulfil medicinal duties;{{Ref/Reuse|ch152}} [[Vice Cleric]]s were subordinate to them.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''Bonus Content'' (2010)</ref> | San'Shyuum have an assortment of titles, most notably the title of [[High Prophet]]. The title of [[Minor Prophet]] is subordinate to that of Prophet, but still relatively high. Both titles dealt with religious and political matters within the Covenant.<ref>'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 6'' (2010)</ref> [[High Lord]] was a San'Shyuum title that existed in the Covenant's early history and was comparatively low in San'Shyuum society.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 20'' (Google Play edition)</ref> At least during the [[Ages of Conflict|First Age of Conflict]], the Reformist San'Shyuum possessed a caste system in which those born of a lower-caste brood were destined for a life of servitude as [[Steward]]s to their superiors, such as High Lords.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 4''</ref> The role of Steward continued to be in effect by [[2552]].<ref name="h2aterminal1">'''Halo 2: Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 1]]''</ref> [[Cleric]]s were employed by the San'Shyuum to fulfil medicinal duties;{{Ref/Reuse|ch152}} [[Vice Cleric]]s were subordinate to them.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''Bonus Content'' (2010)</ref> | ||
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Following the firing of the Halo Array and the San'Shyuum's [[Reintroduction|reseeding]] on [[Janjur Qom]], the species redeveloped their technology based on their observation of Forerunner artifacts.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The Reformists developed their own technologies, such as [[Eye]] surveillance [[drone]]s, [[anti-gravity chair]]s and [[Anti-gravity belt|belts]], [[shuttle]]craft, [[drop pod]]s equipped with protective force fields, and pulse rifles.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 6-18''</ref> The Reformists also experimented with various [[active camouflage]] systems.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/active-camouflage '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Active Camouflage'']</ref> However, the [[Stoics]] largely resisted technological progress, perhaps fearing that technological advancement may have incurred the wrath of their gods.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 115''</ref> By [[850 BCE]], the Stoics had advanced little within the past millennium, maintaining a [[Technological Achievement Tiers#Tier 5: Atomic Age|Tier 5 civilization by Forerunner standards]]. While the Stoics had simple satellites and some advanced weaponry,<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 104''</ref> their true skills rested within the fields of biotechnology and genetics. Genetically manipulating plants, Stoic warriors utilized [[folasteed]] as mounts; folasteed was essentially the forest itself creating riding mounts from itself for the soldiers.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 161-165''</ref> | Following the firing of the Halo Array and the San'Shyuum's [[Reintroduction|reseeding]] on [[Janjur Qom]], the species redeveloped their technology based on their observation of Forerunner artifacts.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The Reformists developed their own technologies, such as [[Eye]] surveillance [[drone]]s, [[anti-gravity chair]]s and [[Anti-gravity belt|belts]], [[shuttle]]craft, [[drop pod]]s equipped with protective force fields, and pulse rifles.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 6-18''</ref> The Reformists also experimented with various [[active camouflage]] systems.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/active-camouflage '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Active Camouflage'']</ref> However, the [[Stoics]] largely resisted technological progress, perhaps fearing that technological advancement may have incurred the wrath of their gods.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 115''</ref> By [[850 BCE]], the Stoics had advanced little within the past millennium, maintaining a [[Technological Achievement Tiers#Tier 5: Atomic Age|Tier 5 civilization by Forerunner standards]]. While the Stoics had simple satellites and some advanced weaponry,<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 104''</ref> their true skills rested within the fields of biotechnology and genetics. Genetically manipulating plants, Stoic warriors utilized [[folasteed]] as mounts; folasteed was essentially the forest itself creating riding mounts from itself for the soldiers.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 161-165''</ref> | ||
[[File:H2A - Dreadnought.jpg|thumb|300px|left|The Forerunner Dreadnought, the origin of most early San'Shyuum advancements.]] | [[File:H2A - Dreadnought.jpg|thumb|thumb|300px|left|The Forerunner Dreadnought, the origin of most early San'Shyuum advancements.]] | ||
Within the [[Covenant]], the San'Shyuum combined their knowledge with [[Sangheili]] and other species, advancing their empire's technology level to [[Technological Achievement Tiers#Tier 2: Interstellar|Tier 2]]. As the Covenant came across new Forerunner artifacts, the San'Shyuum utilized these relics to build new technology for the Covenant.<ref>'''Halo 2: Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 9]]''</ref> Many of the San'Shyuum advancements came from the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] the Reformists had originally taken from Janjur Qom. However, the Covenant's recovery and analysis of Forerunner technology under San'Shyuum direction was the origin of most of the empire's technology, with artifacts from numerous Forerunner sites providing substantial technological progress for the Covenant. Technological advancements yielded from Forerunner artifacts included slipstream space travel and [[Superluminal communications|communication]], the manipulation of extremely high volumes of [[plasma]] energy through recycling detritus from sublight travel, the basic control and utilization of [[hard light]], short-range [[Slipspace translocation|teleportation of matter]], and [[Anti-gravity technology|advanced influence]] over gravity and repulsor-based technologies, among other developments.{{Ref/Reuse|universecov}} The San'Shyuum were responsible for the development and creation of a majority of the Covenant's technology, with the Sangheili and several other species relying solely on their Prophets | Within the [[Covenant]], the San'Shyuum combined their knowledge with [[Sangheili]] and other species, advancing their empire's technology level to [[Technological Achievement Tiers#Tier 2: Interstellar|Tier 2]]. As the Covenant came across new Forerunner artifacts, the San'Shyuum utilized these relics to build new technology for the Covenant.<ref>'''Halo 2: Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 9]]''</ref> Many of the San'Shyuum advancements came from the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] the Reformists had originally taken from Janjur Qom. However, the Covenant's recovery and analysis of Forerunner technology under San'Shyuum direction was the origin of most of the empire's technology, with artifacts from numerous Forerunner sites providing substantial technological progress for the Covenant. Technological advancements yielded from Forerunner artifacts included slipstream space travel and [[Superluminal communications|communication]], the manipulation of extremely high volumes of [[plasma]] energy through recycling detritus from sublight travel, the basic control and utilization of [[hard light]], short-range [[Slipspace translocation|teleportation of matter]], and [[Anti-gravity technology|advanced influence]] over gravity and repulsor-based technologies, among other developments.{{Ref/Reuse|universecov}} The San'Shyuum were responsible for the development and creation of a majority of the Covenant's technology, with the Sangheili and several other species relying solely on their Prophets of the latest technology and comforts.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 58''</ref> The San'Shyuum-controlled [[Ministry of Fortitude]] was the Covenant executive department charged with distributing technology to the empire's client species.{{Ref/Reuse|ch143}} The San'Shyuum also placed restrictions on certain advanced technologies,<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/wraith '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Wraith'']</ref> such as disallowing Sangheili from donning the [[Assault harness|assault-class combat harness]].<ref name="h3description">'''Halo 3''', ''Assault armor description''</ref> The San'Shyuum also forbade others from modifying weapons that they had developed without a direct blessing from a [[Hierarch]], citing it as an act of [[List of known Covenant heretics|heresy]] otherwise.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/plasma-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Plasma Rifle'']</ref><ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 146''</ref> These restrictions were largely the result of paranoia among the San'Shyuum who feared that the Sangheili and other client species would revolt if they had access to certain advanced technologies.{{Ref/Reuse|universecov}} | ||
San'Shyuum pattern-language is notably difficult to master.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-armory-amore '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Armory Amore'']</ref> Covenant architecture was heavily influenced by the architecture of the San'Shyuum, though with some connections to Sangheili architecture.{{Ref/Reuse|universecov}} Under the preferences of the San'Shyuum, the Covenant's architecture was elaborately ornamental<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-holiday-shipping '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Holiday Shipping'']</ref> and primarily comprised of large | San'Shyuum pattern-language is notably difficult to master.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-armory-amore '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Armory Amore'']</ref> Covenant architecture was heavily influenced by the architecture of the San'Shyuum, though with some connections to Sangheili architecture.{{Ref/Reuse|universecov}} Under the preferences of the San'Shyuum, the Covenant's architecture was elaborately ornamental<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-holiday-shipping '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Holiday Shipping'']</ref> and primarily comprised of large elegant, sweeping shapes—broad parabolic silhouettes that embellish even the most functional and utilitarian of devices. Metals and stone composites used by the Covenant and particularly the San'Shyuum are generally colored in shades of purple and gray, bonded together by a variety of exotic alloys using a tight hexagonal mesh.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Most military vehicles were based entirely on San'Shyuum structural aesthetics early on, leading to changes in the Sangheili's own architecture to accommodate the preferences of their San'Shyuum leaders.{{Ref/Reuse|universecov}} Conservative San'Shyuum bureaucrats had always been strict on the designs and technologies applied to vehicles and weapons, believing that the organic vehicle designs inspired by animals native to [[Sanghelios]] and its [[Sangheili colonies|colonies]] favored by the Sangheili had always been inelegant. After the Covenant's fall, many Sangheili returned to their original architectural style.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-designs-of-the-times '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Designs of the Times'']</ref> | ||
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==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
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*The San'Shyuum's appearance for their in-game debut in ''[[Halo 2]]'' was primarily designed by [[Bungie]] artists [[Shi Kai Wang]] and Eric Arroyo. The Prophets were originally designed to be unified with their [[anti-gravity chair]]s with movement fused with the Prophet's organic structures. The San'Shyuum were also designed to be feeble, yet sinister. The three [[Hierarchs]] featured in ''Halo 2'' were each individually designed.<ref>'''[[The Art of Halo]]''', ''pages 55-56''</ref> | *The San'Shyuum's appearance for their in-game debut in ''[[Halo 2]]'' was primarily designed by [[Bungie]] artists [[Shi Kai Wang]] and Eric Arroyo. The Prophets were originally designed to be unified with their [[anti-gravity chair]]s with movement fused with the Prophet's organic structures. The San'Shyuum were also designed to be feeble, yet sinister. The three [[Hierarchs]] featured in ''Halo 2'' were each individually designed.<ref>'''[[The Art of Halo]]''', ''pages 55-56''</ref> | ||
*A recurring theme with San'Shyuum names and titles is that they are frequently ironic counterpoints to their behavior. For example, the [[Prophet of Truth]] was prone to lying, the [[Prophet of Mercy]] was very harsh towards others, the [[Prophet of Regret]] was headstrong and unapologetic, and the [[Prophet of Restraint]] stepped down as a result of high sexual exploits when it was forbidden for him to do so, therefore showing a lack of restraint | *A recurring theme with San'Shyuum names and titles is that they are frequently ironic counterpoints to their behavior. For example, the [[Prophet of Truth]] was prone to lying, the [[Prophet of Mercy]] was very harsh towards others, the [[Prophet of Regret]] was headstrong and unapologetic, and the [[Prophet of Restraint]] stepped down as a result of high sexual exploits when it was forbidden for him to do so, therefore showing a lack of restraint. | ||
*The San'Shyuum are the only species of the Covenant (discounting those of the [[Covenant fringe]]) not featured in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.<ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]''</ref> | *The San'Shyuum are the only species of the Covenant (discounting those of the [[Covenant fringe]]) not featured in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.<ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]''</ref> | ||
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File:Truth_ODST.jpg|The High Prophet of Truth in ''Halo 3: ODST''. | File:Truth_ODST.jpg|The High Prophet of Truth in ''Halo 3: ODST''. | ||
File:Anime Prophet.JPG|[[Unidentified Prophet (Heian)|A Prophet]] in ''[[Halo Legends]]: [[The Babysitter]]''. | File:Anime Prophet.JPG|[[Unidentified Prophet (Heian)|A Prophet]] in ''[[Halo Legends]]: [[The Babysitter]]''. | ||
File:TheDuelProphet.png|[[Prophet | File:TheDuelProphet.png|[[Unidentified Prophet (Sanghelios)|A Prophet]] in ''Halo Legends: [[The Duel]]'' | ||
File:H2A - RegretGravemind.jpg|The [[Flood]]-infected High Prophet of Regret in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | File:H2A - RegretGravemind.jpg|The [[Flood]]-infected High Prophet of Regret in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | ||
File:Fleet Battles - Minister of Etiology.jpg|The [[Minister of Etiology]], a [[Minor Prophet]] of the Covenant, in ''Halo: Fleet Battles''. | File:Fleet Battles - Minister of Etiology.jpg|The [[Minister of Etiology]], a [[Minor Prophet]] of the Covenant, in ''Halo: Fleet Battles''. | ||
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File:H2A-Terminals_SanShyuum_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of ancient San'Shyuum for ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' terminals. | File:H2A-Terminals_SanShyuum_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art of ancient San'Shyuum for ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' terminals. | ||
File:H2A-Terminals_SanShyuum_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art of ancient San'Shyuum for ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' terminals. | File:H2A-Terminals_SanShyuum_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art of ancient San'Shyuum for ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' terminals. | ||
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