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===Development of civilization=== | ===Development of civilization=== | ||
[[File:AncientSangheili.png|300px|thumb|left|Ancient Sangheili on Sanghelios.]] | [[File:AncientSangheili.png|300px|thumb|left|Ancient Sangheili on Sanghelios.]] | ||
After being returned to their homeworld, the Sangheili discovered artifacts left by the Forerunners on their planet. The Sangheili revered the objects these "gods" had left, and considered tampering with them a heresy beyond any other. However, some Sangheili scientists defied their species' dogma and studied Forerunner artifacts in secret; they would later become instrumental in helping the Sangheili reverse-engineer weapons against the San'Shyuum.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 62-63''</ref> Several hundred years prior to the formation of the Covenant, the Sangheili had developed slipspace technology and created dozens of independent [[Sangheili colonies|colonies]], though their homeworld of Sanghelios remained central to governance and culture. The planet of [[Creck]], discovered before the Sangheili's contact with the San'Shyuum was the seventy-sixth of designated worlds explored by Sangheili. At some point, an unknown number of Sangheili [[clan]]s waged war upon each other for numerous years on Sanghelios. These engagements became known as the [[Clan Battles of Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|bcpreview}} | After being returned to their homeworld, the Sangheili discovered artifacts left by the Forerunners on their planet. The Sangheili revered the objects these "gods" had left, and considered tampering with them a heresy beyond any other. However, some Sangheili scientists defied their species' dogma and studied Forerunner artifacts in secret; they would later become instrumental in helping the Sangheili reverse-engineer weapons against the San'Shyuum.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 62-63''</ref> Several hundred years prior to the formation of the Covenant, the Sangheili had developed slipspace technology and created dozens of independent [[Sangheili colonies|colonies]], though their homeworld of Sanghelios remained central to governance and culture. The planet of [[Creck]], discovered before the Sangheili's contact with the San'Shyuum was the seventy-sixth of designated worlds explored by Sangheili. At some point, an unknown number of Sangheili [[clan]]s waged war upon each other for numerous years on Sanghelios. These engagements became known as the [[Clan Battles of Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|bcpreview}} | ||
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===Human-Covenant War=== | ===Human-Covenant War=== | ||
[[File:HW | [[File:HW Covenant render logoles.png|thumb|left|300px|Sangheili soldiers engaging [[UNSC Marines]] during the Human-Covenant war.]] | ||
{{Main|Human-Covenant War}} | {{Main|Human-Covenant War}} | ||
When the Prophets declared war on a previously unknown species called [[human]]s, the Sangheili followed their lead without question. After a period of time, however, even though the Prophets insisted that the humans were "unclean beings" that must be eliminated from the galaxy, some seasoned Sangheili veterans began to question the refusal of the Prophets to even consider accepting the humans into the Covenant. They seem to believe that humans, although physically weak, at least compared to themselves, are brave and even honorable. As such, these few Sangheili believed that humans should be offered admittance to the Covenant due their ability to put up a fight on the ground.<ref name="conversations">'''[[Conversations from the Universe]]'''</ref> Some even believed that the humans were ''equal'' to them - a considerable step for a Sangheili, or any member of the Covenant, to make. These Sangheili admired how willing and brave the humans were when fighting to survive against outright extinction, they even respected to a certain degree those few soldiers who were willing to stay behind and cover their comrades from a Covenant attack. A few Sangheili even had more respect for the humans than they did for the San'Shyuum ''before'' the Great Schism. | When the Prophets declared war on a previously unknown species called [[human]]s, the Sangheili followed their lead without question. After a period of time, however, even though the Prophets insisted that the humans were "unclean beings" that must be eliminated from the galaxy, some seasoned Sangheili veterans began to question the refusal of the Prophets to even consider accepting the humans into the Covenant. They seem to believe that humans, although physically weak, at least compared to themselves, are brave and even honorable. As such, these few Sangheili believed that humans should be offered admittance to the Covenant due their ability to put up a fight on the ground.<ref name="conversations">'''[[Conversations from the Universe]]'''</ref> Some even believed that the humans were ''equal'' to them - a considerable step for a Sangheili, or any member of the Covenant, to make. These Sangheili admired how willing and brave the humans were when fighting to survive against outright extinction, they even respected to a certain degree those few soldiers who were willing to stay behind and cover their comrades from a Covenant attack. A few Sangheili even had more respect for the humans than they did for the San'Shyuum ''before'' the Great Schism. | ||
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As the Great Schism went on, the Sangheili continued their [[Sangheili-Jiralhanae war|fight]] against the [[Jiralhanae]]. This was proving largely unsuccessful and the Sangheili were accepting serious losses. Without the Covenant to provide them with ships, technology, and repairs, they slowly lost warships and technologies they could not repair or replace. After the San'Shyuum went into hiding, the Sangheili began to prevail against the Jiralhanae, who in turn began to fight among themselves. Having abandoned the Covenant, the Sangheili were now in a state of mass confusion in regards to their religion, because even though the San'Shyuum lied to them, they had still given them purpose for their actions. Many Sangheili were still religiously devoted to the Forerunners and were attempting to uncover the meaning of their faith.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''', "[[The Return]]"</ref> | As the Great Schism went on, the Sangheili continued their [[Sangheili-Jiralhanae war|fight]] against the [[Jiralhanae]]. This was proving largely unsuccessful and the Sangheili were accepting serious losses. Without the Covenant to provide them with ships, technology, and repairs, they slowly lost warships and technologies they could not repair or replace. After the San'Shyuum went into hiding, the Sangheili began to prevail against the Jiralhanae, who in turn began to fight among themselves. Having abandoned the Covenant, the Sangheili were now in a state of mass confusion in regards to their religion, because even though the San'Shyuum lied to them, they had still given them purpose for their actions. Many Sangheili were still religiously devoted to the Forerunners and were attempting to uncover the meaning of their faith.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''', "[[The Return]]"</ref> | ||
Many Sangheili continued to | Many Sangheili continued to genocidally hunt down and slaughter the Jiralhanae.{{Ref/Book|The Return}}{{Ref/Book|Hunting Party}} While the two species typically did not work together due to their feud,{{Ref/Reuse|Envoy3}} a few were persuaded by [[Atriox]] to work for the [[Banished]], as he claimed to have no complicity with [[Tartarus]] and the other Jiralhanae who had [[Great Schism|betrayed and massacred]] their kind.<ref>''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'' ''[[Hunting Party]] "I am not Tartarus or some fanatic. I am not Truth. I am not Regret. I am their remedy."''</ref> As such, a small minority of Sangheili joined the Banished as mercenaries, some of which used their earnings of military resources to fight out disputes with other Sangheili kin on their [[Sangheili colonies|homeworlds]].{{Ref/Book|Id=H:OSFM3|OSFM|Page=161|Quote=Strong and proud, with a refined martial tradition. The Elites in service to the Banished are primarily paid in resources and military equipment needed for inter-clan and factional warfare back in their home colonies.}} Joining the Banished was frowned upon in Sangheili culture, [[Let 'Volir|Let 'Volir's]] name was notably forever tarnished for working under a Jiralhanae.<ref name="ReferenceA">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', ''[[Phoenix Logs]]'' — "His decision to bind his crew to the Banished has forever tarnished his name in "proper" Elite culture"</ref> | ||
===Human involvement=== | ===Human involvement=== | ||
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In spite of ONI's underhanded mission, relations between humanity and Sangheili at large continued to be amicable. For example, the UNSC and the Sangheili under the Arbiter maintained mixed control over certain space territories, known as [[Joint Occupation Zone]]s. The UNSC and Swords of Sanghelios participated in joint operations, including the [[Mission to Installation 00]], where they successfully prevented the reactivation of the [[Halo Array]] and an [[Invasion of Earth|attack on Earth]]. The UNSC Navy and the Sangheili also participated in joint naval operations, including one against [[Piracy|pirates]] in [[2557]].<ref name="catalog15">[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2969315_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2969315 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction'' (post 2969315)]</ref> Human and Sangheili scholars also gathered and studied the Covenant's records together on Sanghelios.<ref>[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2969317_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2969317 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction'' (post 2969317)]</ref> Collaborative weapons research (such as the study of the physics behind the [[Type-33 Needler]]) and exchanges in military intelligence between the two species is also known to have taken place.<ref name="CatalogBIG">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/catalog-interaction/4c3e1c6f-6519-4ee0-83a4-4bac13bf07a3/posts?page=14 '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Catalog Interaction'']</ref> and Zeta Halo containment efforts. In addition, a select number of Sangheili are known to have been offered the opportunity to train alongside Spartan-IVs in [[War Games]] simulations as part of the [[ANVIL initiative]].<ref name="Have S'moa">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-have-s-moa '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: 2-20-15'']</ref> A notable example of trust and technological exchange between humanity and Sangheili is the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Helioskrill|Helioskrill armor]], a variant of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]], one of the most sophisticated pieces of human technology, which was designed by a Sangheili prodigy and manufactured by the [[Kolaar Manufactorum]], a forge based on Sanghelios.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''', ''Helioskrill armor description''</ref> Not all humans were amicable towards coexistence with the Sangheili, as seen with the [[Sapien Sunrise]]. In [[Raid on Biko peace talks|one notable incident]], nine members from the aforementioned terrorist organization infiltrated [[Richard Sekibo]]'s delegation at a peace summit on the colony world of Biko. They intended to assassinate Sekibo and a Sangheili delegation while framing the Sangheili of the crime. The assassination attempt was foiled by Spartan John-117 though Sekibo was mortally wounded. Unfortunately, the truth was covered up and John-117 was used as a scapegoat to hide the UEG's laxity towards preventing the attack, much to the frustration of the Sangheili delegation. Later John-117's name was cleared. | In spite of ONI's underhanded mission, relations between humanity and Sangheili at large continued to be amicable. For example, the UNSC and the Sangheili under the Arbiter maintained mixed control over certain space territories, known as [[Joint Occupation Zone]]s. The UNSC and Swords of Sanghelios participated in joint operations, including the [[Mission to Installation 00]], where they successfully prevented the reactivation of the [[Halo Array]] and an [[Invasion of Earth|attack on Earth]]. The UNSC Navy and the Sangheili also participated in joint naval operations, including one against [[Piracy|pirates]] in [[2557]].<ref name="catalog15">[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2969315_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2969315 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction'' (post 2969315)]</ref> Human and Sangheili scholars also gathered and studied the Covenant's records together on Sanghelios.<ref>[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2969317_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2969317 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction'' (post 2969317)]</ref> Collaborative weapons research (such as the study of the physics behind the [[Type-33 Needler]]) and exchanges in military intelligence between the two species is also known to have taken place.<ref name="CatalogBIG">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/catalog-interaction/4c3e1c6f-6519-4ee0-83a4-4bac13bf07a3/posts?page=14 '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Catalog Interaction'']</ref> and Zeta Halo containment efforts. In addition, a select number of Sangheili are known to have been offered the opportunity to train alongside Spartan-IVs in [[War Games]] simulations as part of the [[ANVIL initiative]].<ref name="Have S'moa">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-have-s-moa '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: 2-20-15'']</ref> A notable example of trust and technological exchange between humanity and Sangheili is the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Helioskrill|Helioskrill armor]], a variant of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]], one of the most sophisticated pieces of human technology, which was designed by a Sangheili prodigy and manufactured by the [[Kolaar Manufactorum]], a forge based on Sanghelios.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''', ''Helioskrill armor description''</ref> Not all humans were amicable towards coexistence with the Sangheili, as seen with the [[Sapien Sunrise]]. In [[Raid on Biko peace talks|one notable incident]], nine members from the aforementioned terrorist organization infiltrated [[Richard Sekibo]]'s delegation at a peace summit on the colony world of Biko. They intended to assassinate Sekibo and a Sangheili delegation while framing the Sangheili of the crime. The assassination attempt was foiled by Spartan John-117 though Sekibo was mortally wounded. Unfortunately, the truth was covered up and John-117 was used as a scapegoat to hide the UEG's laxity towards preventing the attack, much to the frustration of the Sangheili delegation. Later John-117's name was cleared. | ||
During the crisis that followed the dissolution of the Covenant, some Sangheili sought [[Asylum seeker|asylum]] on Earth. In [[2558]], at least one settlement of former-Covenant races was based in the [[South America]]n city of [[Rio de Janeiro]] | During the crisis that followed the dissolution of the Covenant, some Sangheili sought [[Asylum seeker|asylum]] on Earth. In [[2558]], at least one settlement of former-Covenant races was based in the [[South America]]n city of [[Rio de Janeiro]].<ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''' [[S1/Departure|S1E1 ''Departure'']]</ref> | ||
In one notable incident, the Office of Naval Intelligence deployed three [[prowler]]s to trail the allied Sangheili assault carrier ''[[Shadow of Intent]]''. All three stealth vessels were reported destroyed under unclear circumstances; the losses were not reported to UNSC Naval authorities.{{Ref/Reuse|catalog15}} Despite this, the alliance between the Arbiter and humanity continued to hold. On March 5, 2558, 'Vadam accepted the UNSC as mediators to oversee his peace negotiations with the [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] [[Lydus]]. However, the negotiations were put on hold due to an [[Battle of Ealen IV|attack]] by [[New Colonial Alliance]] [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|mercenaries]].<ref>'''Halo: Escalation'''</ref> | In one notable incident, the Office of Naval Intelligence deployed three [[prowler]]s to trail the allied Sangheili assault carrier ''[[Shadow of Intent]]''. All three stealth vessels were reported destroyed under unclear circumstances; the losses were not reported to UNSC Naval authorities.{{Ref/Reuse|catalog15}} Despite this, the alliance between the Arbiter and humanity continued to hold. On March 5, 2558, 'Vadam accepted the UNSC as mediators to oversee his peace negotiations with the [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] [[Lydus]]. However, the negotiations were put on hold due to an [[Battle of Ealen IV|attack]] by [[New Colonial Alliance]] [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|mercenaries]].<ref>'''Halo: Escalation'''</ref> | ||
On [[2558#October|October 28, 2558]] | On [[2558#October|October 28, 2558]] the Swords of Sanghelios emerged victorious over Jul 'Mdama's Covenant at the [[Battle of Sunaion]]. Sanghelios became a safe haven for surviving UNSC forces after the [[Created]] took control of Earth and most human colonies.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[Guardians]]''</ref> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
[[File:H2A-ThelModel-Front.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A Sangheili's body.]] | [[File:H2A-ThelModel-Front.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A Sangheili's body.]] | ||
Sangheili are physically imposing beings, typically standing more than a foot | Sangheili are physically imposing beings, typically standing more than a foot taller than the average human. They are vaguely reptilian in overall appearance, with leathery skin, digitigrade legs and sharp claws and teeth. Their large hands have two fingers and two thumbs. Their most distinguishing trait is their jaw structure, which is made up of four separate mandibles attached to their face. | ||
Sangheili are intelligent, agile, and extremely strong, and are often characterized by their bravery and honor. Sangheili warriors augment these natural abilities further through use of [[Sangheili personal energy shield|energy shields]] integrated into their armor. Depending upon rank and mission objective, they are commonly seen in battle with [[Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle|plasma rifles]], [[Vostu-pattern carbine|carbines]], [[Type-33 Needler|needlers]], [[Gadulo-pattern needle rifle|needle rifles]], along with their cultural signature weapons, [[Type-1 energy sword|energy swords]]. Sangheili employ coffin-like [[orbital insertion pod]]s as well as [[Dextro Xur-pattern Spirit|Spirit]] and [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] dropships for military transit purposes and rapid-response operations. | Sangheili are intelligent, agile, and extremely strong, and are often characterized by their bravery and honor. Sangheili warriors augment these natural abilities further through use of [[Sangheili personal energy shield|energy shields]] integrated into their armor. Depending upon rank and mission objective, they are commonly seen in battle with [[Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle|plasma rifles]], [[Vostu-pattern carbine|carbines]], [[Type-33 Needler|needlers]], [[Gadulo-pattern needle rifle|needle rifles]], along with their cultural signature weapons, [[Type-1 energy sword|energy swords]]. Sangheili employ coffin-like [[orbital insertion pod]]s as well as [[Dextro Xur-pattern Spirit|Spirit]] and [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] dropships for military transit purposes and rapid-response operations. | ||
Historically, Sangheili have followed the Covenant mentality of maintaining hatred towards humanity, believing them to be an affront to their religion and a challenge towards the Great Journey. However, many Sangheili were able to put this animosity aside when an alliance of Sangheili joined the UNSC during their expedition to [[Installation 00|the Ark]]. After the Human-Covenant War, many Sangheili are still distrustful of humanity and some participate in [[terrorist]] attacks against them. Nonetheless a large number of Sangheili, most notably [[Swords of Sanghelios|those loyal]] to [[Thel 'Vadam]], have attempted to form steady alliances with their former enemies | Historically, Sangheili have followed the Covenant mentality of maintaining hatred towards humanity, believing them to be an affront to their religion and a challenge towards the Great Journey. However, many Sangheili were able to put this animosity aside when an alliance of Sangheili joined the UNSC during their expedition to [[Installation 00|the Ark]]. After the Human-Covenant War, many Sangheili are still distrustful of humanity and some participate in [[terrorist]] attacks against them. Nonetheless a large number of Sangheili, most notably [[Swords of Sanghelios|those loyal]] to [[Thel 'Vadam]], have attempted to form steady alliances with their former enemies. | ||
===Anatomy and physiology=== | ===Anatomy and physiology=== | ||
[[File:HCEA detailed Sangheili organs.png|thumb|300px|Sangheili internal organs. This wound reveals the rib cage, esophagus, hearts, intestine, and other organs.]] | [[File:HCEA detailed Sangheili organs.png|thumb|300px|Sangheili internal organs. This wound reveals the rib cage, esophagus, hearts, intestine, and other organs.]] | ||
Sangheili are muscular and very tall, usually standing between 2.25 and 2.62 meters (7.38 and 8.6 feet), | Sangheili are muscular and very tall, usually standing between 2.25 and 2.62 meters (7.38 and 8.6 feet), though they often seem slightly shorter due to their usual hunched position, but the armor they wear makes them appear more hunched than they actually are.{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}}{{Ref/Reuse|Library}} Their jaws are quadruple-hinged, with an upper jaw and four lower mandibles arranged in two tiers. Mandible and upper jaw structure along with teeth shape and numbers result from different phenotypes; however they do not indicate reproductive isolation.<ref>https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2994218_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2994218</ref> These mandibles have between six and twelve teeth each and some Sangheili have an additional, larger fang on the tips of each mandible.<ref>'''Halo Wars: Genesis''', ''page 7''</ref><ref>'''Halo Graphic Novel''', ''page ??''</ref> Anywhere from eight to more than a dozen broader teeth may be mounted on the upper jaw structure. Adult Sangheili mandibles can be found in varying shapes, sizes, and ranges of dexterity, and are as distinctive as a human fingerprint.<ref name="Waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/sangheili '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Sangheili'']</ref> Some Sangheili also possess molars. Sangheili smell with the use of two nostrils, each slightly in front of and below the eye socket. Given their predatory nature, a Sangheili's sense of smell is likely very developed. Despite the Sangheili jaw structure, they are able to pronounce the letter "M" without difficulty, a fact that human scientists have been unable to explain.{{Ref/Game|Id=H2legendary|H2V|Legendary difficulty shield ([[:File:H2V LegendaryDifficulty.png|File link]])}} They do however have difficulty pronouncing "P." For example: Dr. Evan Phillips, one of the foremost human Sangheili experts, was addressed as and referred to as "Phillisss." Additionally, the Sangheili skull has a density sufficient enough to prevent a .40 caliber bullet from being able to exit the other side upon impact.{{Ref/Reuse|H2legendary}} | ||
[[File:EliteSkull.png|thumb|left|200px|A Sangheili skull which was mounted on a pauldron worn by [[Tartarus]].]] | [[File:EliteSkull.png|thumb|left|200px|A Sangheili skull which was mounted on a pauldron worn by [[Tartarus]].]] | ||
Their hands are [[wikipedia:tetradactyly|tetradactyl]], each having two fingers in the middle and an opposing thumb on either side. Contrary to what their anatomy might suggest, Sangheili could release a loud, sharp and piercing whistle by placing their thumbs on the same hand into their mouths and blowing through the narrow gap.<ref name="LoO">'''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]''', ''pg. 2491'' {{C|Kindle ebook edition}}</ref> Their legs are [[wikipedia:digitigrade|digitigrade]], with short upper and lower legs, and elongated tarsals, using the distal and intermediate phalanges to support their weight when walking. This arrangement possibly allows them to run very quickly and jump large distances, compared to ordinary humans and other Covenant races.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 201''</ref> Their superior agility may also be attributed to their homeworld's higher gravity; the additional strength required to move normally in a high-gravity environment would likely cause them to be more powerful in lower gravity situations | Their hands are [[wikipedia:tetradactyly|tetradactyl]], each having two fingers in the middle and an opposing thumb on either side. Contrary to what their anatomy might suggest, Sangheili could release a loud, sharp and piercing whistle by placing their thumbs on the same hand into their mouths and blowing through the narrow gap.<ref name="LoO">'''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]''', ''pg. 2491'' {{C|Kindle ebook edition}}</ref> Their legs are [[wikipedia:digitigrade|digitigrade]], with short upper and lower legs, and elongated tarsals, using the distal and intermediate phalanges to support their weight when walking. This arrangement possibly allows them to run very quickly and jump large distances, compared to ordinary humans and other Covenant races.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 201''</ref> Their superior agility may also be attributed to their homeworld's higher gravity; the additional strength required to move normally in a high-gravity environment would likely cause them to be more powerful in lower gravity situations (though, curiously, their tall, large, and lean figure would be extremely disadvantageous and impractical on a high-gravity planet—an arrangement possibly allowed by other major factors in their biology and life cycles; alternatively, the impressive strength and agility may be the result of the capabilities of their standard-issue combat harnesses). They also appear to have a double set of pectoral muscles, which contributes to their incredible strength. On the other hand, their digitigrade stance makes it difficult for them to climb vertical constructs such as ladders.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 200''</ref> | ||
[[File:Halo Reach detailed Sangheili organs.png|thumb|300px|Bisected Sangheili torso revealing internal organs and bone.]] | [[File:Halo Reach detailed Sangheili organs.png|thumb|300px|Bisected Sangheili torso revealing internal organs and bone.]] | ||
Sangheili have a binary circulatory system<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 226''</ref><ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page ???''</ref> that pumps indigo-colored [[blood]]. They breathe oxygen and their homeworld has a nitrogen-oxygen atmosphere comparable to Earth's, allowing them to breathe the same atmosphere as humans. Sangheili cannot breathe molecular nitrogen.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 200''</ref> Sangheili have a similar digestive system to that of humans. They are shown to have an esophagus and intestines,<ref>[[Halo: Combat Evolved]] - [[343 Guilty Spark (level)]] - "Something...scrambled the insides."</ref> and are also depicted to have an anus.<ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', [[:File:Halo2NakedSangheiliBackview.jpg|Naked Arbiter model]]</ref>{{Ref/Note|Thel 'Vadamee's naked model is depicted in Halo 2 | Sangheili have a binary circulatory system<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 226''</ref><ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page ???''</ref> that pumps indigo-colored [[blood]]. They breathe oxygen and their homeworld has a nitrogen-oxygen atmosphere comparable to Earth's, allowing them to breathe the same atmosphere as humans. Sangheili cannot breathe molecular nitrogen.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 200''</ref> Sangheili have a similar digestive system to that of humans. They are shown to have an esophagus and intestines,<ref>[[Halo: Combat Evolved]] - [[343 Guilty Spark (level)]] - "Something...scrambled the insides."</ref> and are also depicted to have an anus.<ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', [[:File:Halo2NakedSangheiliBackview.jpg|Naked Arbiter model]]</ref>{{Ref/Note|Thel 'Vadamee's naked model is depicted in Halo 2 however the cinematics don't offer a clear view of his anatomy. When placing his character model into other scenes via mods or simply viewing his model, more details can be seen. See also: [[Halopedia:What Halopedia is#Halopedia is not censored|What Halopedia is: Halopedia is not censored]]}} | ||
Most Sangheili have leathery skin covered in many part by scales. Young Sangheili have pale protective scales hanging from their necks that they lose with age, an evolutionary leftover from the days when Sangheili parents used to carry their offspring in their jaws.<ref name="Halo page 19">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 19'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Sangheili skin color can range from light brown to dark brown, light gray to black, and blue. They have forward-facing eyes with vertical slits and horizontal eyelids much like those of terrestrial reptiles,<ref name="H4">'''[[Halo 4]]'''</ref>{{Ref/Note|In most of their pre-''Halo 4'' depictions, the Sangheili have slightly laterally-oriented eyes. The Sangheili featured in ''Halo 4'' and later media have more forward-facing eyes befitting a predatory species.}} likely giving them high-resolution central vision and depth perception. Their eyes can have multiple | Most Sangheili have leathery skin covered in many part by scales. Young Sangheili have pale protective scales hanging from their necks that they lose with age, an evolutionary leftover from the days when Sangheili parents used to carry their offspring in their jaws.<ref name="Halo page 19">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 19'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Sangheili skin color can range from light brown to dark brown, light gray to black, and blue. They have forward-facing eyes with vertical slits and horizontal eyelids much like those of terrestrial reptiles,<ref name="H4">'''[[Halo 4]]'''</ref>{{Ref/Note|In most of their pre-''Halo 4'' depictions, the Sangheili have slightly laterally-oriented eyes. The Sangheili featured in ''Halo 4'' and later media have more forward-facing eyes befitting a predatory species.}} likely giving them high-resolution central vision and depth perception. Their eyes can have multiple colours ranging from red all the way to green and can be even gray. Most Sangheili though possess yellow or orange eyes.{{Ref/Note|In ''Halo 2'' Thel 'Vadamee has magenta eyes and [[Rtas 'Vadum]]ee has green eyes. In ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' they, like all other members of their species, have orange-yellow eyes. A Sangheili Zealot seen in ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn'' also has yellowish green eyes, Gek 'Lhar has yellow eyes, Jul and Rho have gray eyes and Vata 'Gajat from ''Halo: Escalation'' has red eyes. While 'Vadamee's and 'Vadumee's eye color was clearly retconned, the latter examples could be instances of artistic license, though they may instead indicate that other eye colors are exhibited throughout the species.}}{{Ref/Note|Sangheili NPCs in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' wear eye coverings corresponding to the color of their armor, while Elites of all ranks wear black lenses in ''Halo 2''. These devices were likely meant to project the combatant's heads-up display. However, these coverings have not been seen in any media since ''Halo 2''; ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' and ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' instead depict all Sangheili with uncovered eyes.}} | ||
Sangheili exhibit minor sexual dimorphism, with the females being slightly smaller than the males.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 189''</ref> Sangheili males possess a subtle leathery scent, while females have been described as smelling like "clean feathers".<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 208''</ref> Sangheili are [[Wikipedia:Oviparity|oviparous]], meaning that they lay eggs rather than giving live birth.{{Ref/Reuse|Catalog}} They incubate their recently hatched young in tank-like pods.<ref name="blood">[[Halo: Blood Line Issue 3|''Halo: Blood Line'', ''Issue 3'']]: ''"Reff and I hatched on ''[sic]'' the city-state of <nowiki>'</nowiki>Thasanee."''</ref> The species is remarkably long-lived; Sangheili over 60 or 70 years of age have shown to be fully fit for combat duty,<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 29''</ref><ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 11''</ref> and [[Jul 'Mdama]] was considered young, at least in keep elder terms,<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 61''</ref> at 64 years old,<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page ??''</ref> Thel Vadam was considered to be one of youngest Sangheili to not only be promoted to Shipmaster but also one of the youngest Sangheili to achive the title of [[Supreme Commander]] between his late | Sangheili exhibit minor sexual dimorphism, with the females being slightly smaller than the males.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 189''</ref> Sangheili males possess a subtle leathery scent, while females have been described as smelling like "clean feathers".<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 208''</ref> Sangheili are [[Wikipedia:Oviparity|oviparous]], meaning that they lay eggs rather than giving live birth.{{Ref/Reuse|Catalog}} They incubate their recently hatched young in tank-like pods.<ref name="blood">[[Halo: Blood Line Issue 3|''Halo: Blood Line'', ''Issue 3'']]: ''"Reff and I hatched on ''[sic]'' the city-state of <nowiki>'</nowiki>Thasanee."''</ref> The species is remarkably long-lived; Sangheili over 60 or 70 years of age have shown to be fully fit for combat duty,<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 29''</ref><ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 11''</ref> and [[Jul 'Mdama]] was considered young, at least in keep elder terms,<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 61''</ref> at 64 years old,<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page ??''</ref> Thel Vadam was considered to be one of youngest Sangheili to not only be promoted to Shipmaster but also one of the youngest Sangheili to achive the title of [[Supreme Commander]] between his late 40's to early 50's{{Ref/Game|H2A|Terminal 12}} while by [[851 BCE]], [['Crecka]] was over 90 years old.{{Ref/Reuse|bcpreview}} [[Nizat 'Kvarosee]] was stated to have served in the Covenant for roughly 200 human years.<ref>'''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''', Chapter 5</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/TDenningauthor/status/1176367940192653313 Troy Denning on Twitter]</ref> Circa 100,000 BCE Sangheili life expectancy was 27 [[Earth]] years.<ref name="Catalog">[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2959975_Query--Catalog.aspx#post2959975 '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Query: Catalog'']</ref><ref name="catalog">[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2988575_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2988575 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction - Page 39'']</ref> This discrepancy was likely due to their primitive culture at that time having little, if any, function medicine, whereas Sangheili of the 26th century have medicine and medical technology surpassing humanity. | ||
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Raised from childhood to be warriors, other societal roles are treated as secondary endeavors or even hobbies. Doctors are considered outright dishonorable as they "spill blood" outside the battlefield;{{Ref/Reuse|Cole Protocol}} despite this, the Sangheili are known to employ advanced medical technology{{Ref/Reuse|Bestiarum}} that is superior to humanity's.<ref>'''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''', ''page 131'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Few doctors exist within Sangheili society. Instead, Huragok and other species are employed as medical personnel. Most injuries sustained by the Sangheili can easily be treated by the medical technology employed by the species, otherwise they accept their fate. However, Sangheili hold disdain for using medical technology to treat themselves and some personally would rather suffer through their injury or die. There is evidence of this being overturned, however.{{Ref/Reuse|halo5med}} Some Sangheili recognize that other species do not share the same views on medical treatment and were willing to lend them their medical technologies or even treat the wounded individual themselves.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 262'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Sangheili are trained to be skilled in most ranged weapons, as well as hand-to-hand combat. A prominent example of this martial focus is that only [[aristocrat]]s are allowed to wield energy swords and that sword-wielders are then no longer eligible for marriage; however, they may breed with any female they choose, married or otherwise, to ensure successful transmission of "swordsman" genes. Many Sangheili children are trained in basic swordsmanship early on, both for personal development and for them to be capable of using a sword later in life if necessary. Within the military, an aristocratic title is not necessary for wielding an energy sword.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 63''</ref><!-- The Essential Visual Guide states that non-aristocratic use of the energy sword is forbidden only within civilian society. This policy is not upheld within the military.--> | Raised from childhood to be warriors, other societal roles are treated as secondary endeavors or even hobbies. Doctors are considered outright dishonorable as they "spill blood" outside the battlefield;{{Ref/Reuse|Cole Protocol}} despite this, the Sangheili are known to employ advanced medical technology{{Ref/Reuse|Bestiarum}} that is superior to humanity's.<ref>'''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''', ''page 131'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Few doctors exist within Sangheili society. Instead, Huragok and other species are employed as medical personnel. Most injuries sustained by the Sangheili can easily be treated by the medical technology employed by the species, otherwise they accept their fate. However, Sangheili hold disdain for using medical technology to treat themselves and some personally would rather suffer through their injury or die. There is evidence of this being overturned, however.{{Ref/Reuse|halo5med}} Some Sangheili recognize that other species do not share the same views on medical treatment and were willing to lend them their medical technologies or even treat the wounded individual themselves.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 262'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Sangheili are trained to be skilled in most ranged weapons, as well as hand-to-hand combat. A prominent example of this martial focus is that only [[aristocrat]]s are allowed to wield energy swords and that sword-wielders are then no longer eligible for marriage; however, they may breed with any female they choose, married or otherwise, to ensure successful transmission of "swordsman" genes. Many Sangheili children are trained in basic swordsmanship early on, both for personal development and for them to be capable of using a sword later in life if necessary. Within the military, an aristocratic title is not necessary for wielding an energy sword.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 63''</ref><!-- The Essential Visual Guide states that non-aristocratic use of the energy sword is forbidden only within civilian society. This policy is not upheld within the military.--> | ||
Military promotion among the Sangheili is by merit. A Sangheili soldier must succeed to advance among the ranks, with this success being measured in combat kills. A Sangheili near the top of the military hierarchy may have personally slaughtered thousands of individuals to reach that status.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=697 '''Bungie.net''': ''The Covenant Primer'']</ref> | Military promotion among the Sangheili is by merit. A Sangheili soldier must succeed to advance among the ranks, with this success being measured in combat kills. A Sangheili near the top of the military hierarchy may have personally slaughtered thousands of individuals to reach that status.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=697 '''Bungie.net''': ''The Covenant Primer'']</ref> This practice sometimes puts individuals of questionable strategic acumen in positions of command. In the case of [[Ripa 'Moramee]], a particularly brutish Sangheili was appointed as Arbiter, both for his martial ability and for his unquestioning obedience to the Prophets. | ||
Historically the Sangheili have considered most other species to be inferior to them, both culturally and in fighting skill; this thinking has caused Sangheili to treat other species cruelly and in an arrogant manner. This eventually led to the feud between the Sangheili and [[Jiralhanae]], as the latter's strength threatened the Sangheili's superior military status. In the years following the Great Schism the Sangheili entered a period of cultural renaissance however, triggering a rethinking towards their practices under the Covenant. This included views on medicine,<ref name="halo5med">'''Halo 5: Guardians Intel log''', ''The Alliance''</ref> secularism (seen in the war between the theocratic Covenant and secular Swords of Sanghelios), gender roles,<ref name="halo5sos">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''Swords of Sanghelios''</ref> and technology, and there was also evidence to suggest that views on other species underwent a gradual ongoing alteration too. It was noted that an Unggoy was able to take command of Sangheili and lead them in such a way so as to inspire respect and admiration from them.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians Intel Log'''</ref> This was unprecedented given the past observed relationship between the two species. The longstanding feud between the Sangheili and Jiralhanae was well documented, but in 2558 Thel 'Vadam engaged in peace talks with a Jiralhanae Chieftain known as [[Lydus]] on Ealen IV. Lydus accused Thel of engaging with the talks so that the Sangheili could simply acquire Jiralhanae resources, however Thel rebutted the notion with the idea that the Sangheili cared for more than just that.<ref name="esc3">'''Halo Escalation''', ''Issue 3, page 3''</ref> | Historically the Sangheili have considered most other species to be inferior to them, both culturally and in fighting skill; this thinking has caused Sangheili to treat other species cruelly and in an arrogant manner. This eventually led to the feud between the Sangheili and [[Jiralhanae]], as the latter's strength threatened the Sangheili's superior military status. In the years following the Great Schism the Sangheili entered a period of cultural renaissance however, triggering a rethinking towards their practices under the Covenant. This included views on medicine,<ref name="halo5med">'''Halo 5: Guardians Intel log''', ''The Alliance''</ref> secularism (seen in the war between the theocratic Covenant and secular Swords of Sanghelios), gender roles,<ref name="halo5sos">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''Swords of Sanghelios''</ref> and technology, and there was also evidence to suggest that views on other species underwent a gradual ongoing alteration too. It was noted that an Unggoy was able to take command of Sangheili and lead them in such a way so as to inspire respect and admiration from them.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians Intel Log'''</ref> This was unprecedented given the past observed relationship between the two species. The longstanding feud between the Sangheili and Jiralhanae was well documented, but in 2558 Thel 'Vadam engaged in peace talks with a Jiralhanae Chieftain known as [[Lydus]] on Ealen IV. Lydus accused Thel of engaging with the talks so that the Sangheili could simply acquire Jiralhanae resources, however Thel rebutted the notion with the idea that the Sangheili cared for more than just that.<ref name="esc3">'''Halo Escalation''', ''Issue 3, page 3''</ref> | ||
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<option>{{Quote|What madness Sangheili honor can be. They should be careful, lest they lose their way.|The [[Prophet of Regret]]{{Ref/Reuse|cole341}}}}</option> | <option>{{Quote|What madness Sangheili honor can be. They should be careful, lest they lose their way.|The [[Prophet of Regret]]{{Ref/Reuse|cole341}}}}</option> | ||
<option>{{Quote|But you "warriors" have always been guided by...blinded by...the illusion of honor.|[[Atriox]] on Sangheili<ref>'''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''', ''[[Hunting Party]]''</ref>}}</option></choose> | <option>{{Quote|But you "warriors" have always been guided by...blinded by...the illusion of honor.|[[Atriox]] on Sangheili<ref>'''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''', ''[[Hunting Party]]''</ref>}}</option></choose> | ||
[[File:Halsey n' John.jpg|thumb|250px|left| | [[File:Halsey n' John.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Major [[Thel 'Lodamee]] challenges [[John-117]] to an energy sword duel.]] | ||
The Sangheili display respect and admiration for honorable fighters, whether they are allies of the Sangheili or not; it is not unusual for the Sangheili to have such an admiration for their adversaries. Sangheili respect and revere veterans and often follow their lead. Their history is rife with victorious combatants welcoming the defeated enemies' remaining forces into their own army, provided of course that they fought with honor. During the [[Unggoy Rebellion]], the most tenacious of the Unggoy who survived the conflict were admitted for the first time into previously all-Sangheili forces, much to the Prophets' discontent.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 151''</ref> | The Sangheili display respect and admiration for honorable fighters, whether they are allies of the Sangheili or not; it is not unusual for the Sangheili to have such an admiration for their adversaries. Sangheili respect and revere veterans and often follow their lead. Their history is rife with victorious combatants welcoming the defeated enemies' remaining forces into their own army, provided of course that they fought with honor. During the [[Unggoy Rebellion]], the most tenacious of the Unggoy who survived the conflict were admitted for the first time into previously all-Sangheili forces, much to the Prophets' discontent.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 151''</ref> | ||
Despite their intelligence, the Sangheili often allow their obsession with honor to cloud their better judgement. The Sangheili usually employ complex strategy only if it either improves success in battle, allows them to inflict more casualties on their enemies, or if it conforms to their code of honor. Otherwise, in both tactical and strategic combat, Sangheili generally charge their enemies with reckless aggression, regardless of any damage they sustain. Only very seldom do they admit temporary defeat. While lower-ranked Sangheili might make numerous tactical mistakes, especially the Minors, such as standing in the open rather than taking cover, more experienced Sangheili tend to lure their enemies into traps and quickly dispatch them in close combat. Sangheili often sustain heavy casualties in the fervor to kill, though they use their client races to screen and protect themselves. The race's desire for grandeur has led to their defeat in many engagements, such as the [[Battle of Psi Serpentis]], [[Operation: FIRST STRIKE]], and the [[Onyx Conflict]]. | Despite their intelligence, the Sangheili often allow their obsession with honor to cloud their better judgement. The Sangheili usually employ complex strategy only if it either improves success in battle, allows them to inflict more casualties on their enemies, or if it conforms to their code of honor. Otherwise, in both tactical and strategic combat, Sangheili generally charge their enemies with reckless aggression, regardless of any damage they sustain. Only very seldom do they admit temporary defeat. While lower-ranked Sangheili might make numerous tactical mistakes, especially the Minors, such as standing in the open rather than taking cover, more experienced Sangheili tend to lure their enemies into traps and quickly dispatch them in close combat. Sangheili often sustain heavy casualties in the fervor to kill, though they use their client races to screen and protect themselves. The race's desire for grandeur has led to their defeat in many engagements, such as the [[Battle of Psi Serpentis]], [[Operation: FIRST STRIKE]], and the [[Onyx Conflict]]. | ||
One of the clearest examples of how zealous the Sangheili are for honor comes from when [[Thel 'Vadamee]] engaged the [[UNSC]] during his time as [[Supreme Commander]], when Thel and two [[Special Operations Sangheili]] attacked an unarmed [[3rd Battalion Reserves]] during the | One of the clearest examples of how zealous the Sangheili are for honor comes from when [[Thel 'Vadamee]] engaged the [[UNSC]] during his time as [[Supreme Commander]], when Thel and two [[Special Operations Sangheili]] attacked an unarmed [[3rd Battalion Reserves]] during the assault on the planet [[Camber]]. When Thel saw the humans unable to defend themselves, he dropped his {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} and activated his [[active camouflage]] so the Marines could gear up and have a chance to fight. This was the first time the humans documented the Sangheili strive for honor, even if it endangered themselves or others. | ||
Conversely, those who favor practicality over religious fervor in combat exhibit keen tactical and strategic acumen. The [[Zealot]]s, despite being among the most fervent adherents of the Covenant's religion, use shrewd, pragmatic tactics and are willing to engage in subterfuge in lieu of open combat. Similarly, [[Special Operations Sangheili|special operators]] and [[Stealth Sangheili|stealth specialists]] use active camouflage even in combat, though most would prefer to fight outright than to skulk in shadow. The separatist [[Fleet of Retribution]] destroyed the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s [[Truth's fleet|fleet]], despite the latter outnumbering the former three-to-one. Some Sangheili, such as [[Jul 'Mdama]], see honor as more of an aspiration than a way of life and are willing to engage in deception if need be, particularly after seeing humans use such tactics to great effect.<ref>''Halo: Glasslands''</ref> | Conversely, those who favor practicality over religious fervor in combat exhibit keen tactical and strategic acumen. The [[Zealot]]s, despite being among the most fervent adherents of the Covenant's religion, use shrewd, pragmatic tactics and are willing to engage in subterfuge in lieu of open combat. Similarly, [[Special Operations Sangheili|special operators]] and [[Stealth Sangheili|stealth specialists]] use active camouflage even in combat, though most would prefer to fight outright than to skulk in shadow. The separatist [[Fleet of Retribution]] destroyed the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s [[Truth's fleet|fleet]], despite the latter outnumbering the former three-to-one. Some Sangheili, such as [[Jul 'Mdama]], see honor as more of an aspiration than a way of life and are willing to engage in deception if need be, particularly after seeing humans use such tactics to great effect.<ref>''Halo: Glasslands''</ref> | ||
The Sangheili honor code is similar to | The Sangheili honor code is similar to [[Wikipedia:Samurai|samurai]] [[Wikipedia:Bushido|bushido]], sharing concepts such as skill in combat (with an emphasis on swordsmanship), loyalty to master and family/clan, and views on death. Both systems promote death in battle as being the most honorable and proper way to die. If a warrior is critically injured, incapacitated, or captured, the only acceptable recourse is to commit ritualistic suicide, ensuring one's honor is kept intact. This is of such importance to Sangheili warriors that even if they are incapable of killing themselves, they may request the assistance of their fellow Sangheili in doing so.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 170''</ref> The Sangheili consider being captured in combat to be dishonorable. To retain his honor, a valiant Sangheili would typically commit suicide while in prison. Often when imprisoned Sangheili are freed those who have not killed themselves are executed anyway, as was the case with one of Thel 'Vadam's ancestors. However, escaping or staging an uprising is acceptable, by the same example.<ref name="CP170">'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''pages 170, 195-196''</ref> | ||
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The Sangheili often had no unified government; typically they are splintered into numerous feudal,<ref name="tcp93">'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 93''</ref> meritocratic states.<ref name="page89">'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 89''</ref> A given state is governed by a single clan residence and assembly house known as a [[keep]], headed by a [[kaidon]] selected by a council of [[elder]]s. There are usually a number of "client keeps" belonging to different clans under the leading keep's rule,<ref name="glass2">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 94''</ref> though a state's elders will assume the kaidon's clan name as a title signifying their position, regardless of the name of their own family keep.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 57''</ref> Sanghelios was once governed by the [[Council of City States]] during the early history of the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|bcpreview}} After the fall of the Covenant, the newly restored [[Swords of Sanghelios]] were able to unite the keeps of Sanghelios as a planetary government, along with | The Sangheili often had no unified government; typically they are splintered into numerous feudal,<ref name="tcp93">'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 93''</ref> meritocratic states.<ref name="page89">'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 89''</ref> A given state is governed by a single clan residence and assembly house known as a [[keep]], headed by a [[kaidon]] selected by a council of [[elder]]s. There are usually a number of "client keeps" belonging to different clans under the leading keep's rule,<ref name="glass2">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 94''</ref> though a state's elders will assume the kaidon's clan name as a title signifying their position, regardless of the name of their own family keep.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 57''</ref> Sanghelios was once governed by the [[Council of City States]] during the early history of the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|bcpreview}} After the fall of the Covenant, the newly restored [[Swords of Sanghelios]] were able to unite the keeps of Sanghelios as a planetary government, along with controling many other Sangheili colonies, after emerging victorious in the [[Sanghelios global war|Sanghelios global civil-war]]. | ||
In Sangheili culture, it is customary to settle disagreements with authority by assassination, though one has to use personal weapons in order for the practice to be considered honorable.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 93''</ref> For example, if a council elder believes that his vote was ill-advised or had second thoughts, it is considered a tradition for council elders to initiate some form of attack, such as sending assassins, against the kaidon in order "...to test the true merit of [the] ruler's martial abilities."{{Ref/Reuse|page89}} The belief was that "a kaidon who could not defend himself was not a true leader."{{Ref/Reuse|Cole Protocol}} Should the attack fail, the responsible elder will be executed immediately, and his family will be killed. However, punishment for this form of failure was usually flexible. As such, if the elder did something honorable, such as attack the kaidon himself, or attempted to make a final stand against the kaidon, then he would probably have managed to save his family from certain death, although they might still be banished. | In Sangheili culture, it is customary to settle disagreements with authority by assassination, though one has to use personal weapons in order for the practice to be considered honorable.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 93''</ref> For example, if a council elder believes that his vote was ill-advised or had second thoughts, it is considered a tradition for council elders to initiate some form of attack, such as sending assassins, against the kaidon in order "...to test the true merit of [the] ruler's martial abilities."{{Ref/Reuse|page89}} The belief was that "a kaidon who could not defend himself was not a true leader."{{Ref/Reuse|Cole Protocol}} Should the attack fail, the responsible elder will be executed immediately, and his family will be killed. However, punishment for this form of failure was usually flexible. As such, if the elder did something honorable, such as attack the kaidon himself, or attempted to make a final stand against the kaidon, then he would probably have managed to save his family from certain death, although they might still be banished. | ||
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====Children==== | ====Children==== | ||
Newly hatched Sangheili are called "childlings", and as they grow older, they are then referred to as "younglings".<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 227''</ref> During the first decade of their lives, Sangheili children have protective scales that hang from their necks, an evolutionary holdover from the days when the Sangheili used to carry their offspring with their toothy mandibles away from danger.{{Ref/Reuse|Halo page 19}} Sangheili children are typically raised in the communal environment of their family keep to ensure that all start on an equal footing and progress in rank by merit of their abilities. They are not allowed to know the identity of their true fathers and are usually raised by a maternal uncle instead. This is a method of preventing status from being inherited in order to force children to make their own way in the world so they actively work for and earn advancement,<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 321''</ref> thus minimizing nepotism and promoting loyalty to the whole clan rather than their parents.<ref name="soi18">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 18'' (Google Play edition)</ref> However, as some children's fathers are swordsmen who have been granted the right to reproduce with any number of female Sangheili they desire, the use of a maternal uncle as a father-like figure is used to allow children to be raised equally.{{Ref/Reuse|Bestiarum}} Sometimes the individual acting as a Sangheili's "uncle" is in fact the father, but this makes no difference to his role as the child will never know.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 93''</ref> | Newly hatched Sangheili are called "childlings", and as they grow older, they are then referred to as "younglings".<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 227''</ref> During the first decade of their lives, Sangheili children have protective scales that hang from their necks, an evolutionary holdover from the days when the Sangheili used to carry their offspring with their toothy mandibles away from danger.{{Ref/Reuse|Halo page 19}} Sangheili children are typically raised in the communal environment of their family keep to ensure that all start on an equal footing and progress in rank by merit of their abilities. They are not allowed to know the identity of their true fathers and are usually raised by a maternal uncle instead. This is a method of preventing status from being inherited in order to force children to make their own way in the world so they actively work for and earn advancement,<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 321''</ref> thus minimizing nepotism and promoting loyalty to the whole clan rather than their parents.<ref name="soi18">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 18'' (Google Play edition)</ref> However, as some children's fathers are swordsmen who have been granted the right to reproduce with any number of female Sangheili they desire, the use of a maternal uncle as a father-like figure is used to allow children to be raised equally.{{Ref/Reuse|Bestiarum}} Sometimes the individual acting as a Sangheili's "uncle" is in fact the father, but this makes no difference to his role as the child will never know.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 93''</ref> | ||
While traditional on Sanghelios, the custom of Sangheili children not knowing their fathers is not followed on all Sangheili-occupied worlds, particularly ones with smaller populations and tighter-knit families such as [[Rahnelo]].{{Ref/Reuse|soi18}} [[Ussan]] Sangheili, who diverged from the mainline Sangheili culture at the dawn of the Covenant, are allowed to know their fathers, presumably because they wanted to be sure who was descended from legendary figures such as [[Ussa 'Xellus]] and [[Ernicka the Scar-Maker]] and to possibly avoid inbreeding given their limited numbers. | While traditional on Sanghelios, the custom of Sangheili children not knowing their fathers is not followed on all Sangheili-occupied worlds, particularly ones with smaller populations and tighter-knit families such as [[Rahnelo]].{{Ref/Reuse|soi18}} [[Ussan]] Sangheili, who diverged from the mainline Sangheili culture at the dawn of the Covenant, are allowed to know their fathers, presumably because they wanted to be sure who was descended from legendary figures such as [[Ussa 'Xellus]] and [[Ernicka the Scar-Maker]] and to possibly avoid inbreeding given their limited numbers. | ||
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The Sangheili language, which served as a ''lingua franca'' to the Covenant, is rather harsh and guttural to untrained ears. While much remains unknown about its overall structure and conventions, it is known that certain sounds are largely absent from the Sangheili language due to their unique mouth structure; for example, Sangheili have difficulty pronouncing human words containing the letter "v" or ending with "p", resulting in the name "Evan Phillips" (As in Dr. [[Evan Phillips]], a scholar of the Sangheili language) being pronounced as "Efanphilliss" (however, there are names in the Sangheili language that use these letters, such as "Vadam" and "Ripa"). | The Sangheili language, which served as a ''lingua franca'' to the Covenant, is rather harsh and guttural to untrained ears. While much remains unknown about its overall structure and conventions, it is known that certain sounds are largely absent from the Sangheili language due to their unique mouth structure; for example, Sangheili have difficulty pronouncing human words containing the letter "v" or ending with "p", resulting in the name "Evan Phillips" (As in Dr. [[Evan Phillips]], a scholar of the Sangheili language) being pronounced as "Efanphilliss" (however, there are names in the Sangheili language that use these letters, such as "Vadam" and "Ripa"). | ||
Certain Sangheili colloquial terms have been translated by human linguists; the majority of these are derogatory in nature. The word "Jir'a'ul" is a term of abuse for Jiralhanae, being a portmanteau of the name "Jiralhanae" and the word "a'ul," the Sangheili word for a lump of | Certain Sangheili colloquial terms have been translated by human linguists; the majority of these are derogatory in nature. The word "Jir'a'ul" is a term of abuse for Jiralhanae, being a portmanteau of the name "Jiralhanae" and the word "a'ul," the Sangheili word for a lump of wood.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 24''</ref> The Sangheili often refer to humans using the word "[[nishum]]," which translates roughly to "worm" or "intestinal parasite." The origin of this term lies with the first encounters between Sangheili soldiers and human military personnel. Upon first sighting human infantry, the Sangheili mistook their body armor for an exoskeletal shell. After examining dead human soldiers, the Sangheili discovered the relatively weak, fleshy creatures underneath the "shells" and came to the conclusion that they were some sort of internal parasite. Even long after this misconception faded, the term remained in use among the Sangheili as an unflattering insult to their human enemies.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 79''</ref> | ||
===Naming conventions=== | ===Naming conventions=== | ||
The Sangheili place great value in names and titles, and consider names to be a privilege given only to those who are worthy. The Sangheili generally regard humans as nameless, aside from generic labels, such as the "Demon" moniker for Spartans. They resent that the humans have assigned the label "Elite" to them, along with many other, far more derogatory names, such as Squid-head, Hinge-head, and Split Lip. | The Sangheili place great value in names and titles, and consider names to be a privilege given only to those who are worthy. The Sangheili generally regard humans as nameless, aside from generic labels, such as the "Demon" moniker for Spartans. They resent that the humans have assigned the label "Elite" to them, along with many other, far more derogatory names, such as Squid-head, Hinge-head, and Split Lip. | ||
A Sangheili's first name is a given name that is attained at birth and persists throughout their life. After reaching adulthood, they are given a badge name. During the time of the Covenant, this was often composed of two core parts: an adjective describing the individual, and a family name. [[Ado 'Mortumee]] was one practitioner of this system, where 'Mor' was his personal descriptor, and 'Tum' identified his lineage.<ref name="ENCTS">'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''The Sangheili (Elites)'', ''pages 130-131''</ref> Alternatively, some may have their badge name drawn from their State of origin, which could be tied to a specific Keep or family. For example: Thel 'Vadam, (formerly 'Vadamee when he served the Covenant,) was from the [[Vadam family|Vadam lineage]]. Some lineages, such as Vadam, have control over their own states,{{Ref/Reuse|tcp93}} although this is not always the case; it is typical for Sangheili of other lineages to occupy smaller keeps in a state named after another lineage. Client keep elders within a given state typically adopt the name of the state instead of using their own family name.{{Ref/Reuse|blood}}{{Ref/Reuse|glass2}} An "ee" suffix denoting military service was adopted by personnel that served in the Covenant military. This latter portion was abandoned by most Sangheili rebels during the Great Schism, as they believed that the martial focus of their culture made distinguishing military service unnecessary. Typically, most elites followed either of the previous systems, although they were exceptions. Lengthened names, such as the prefix "Ika" (which meant that the Sangheili had been an aide to a Prophet of some sort), gave them higher status among other elites.{{Ref/Reuse|ENCTS}} Additional titles, such as "Jar" and "Nar," appear to be related to specific ranks (Imperial Admiral and Fleet Master, respectively). Apart from the "-ee" suffix, the suffix "-ai" denotes swordsmanship, as with [[Bero 'Kusovai]] and [[Toha 'Sumai]].<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 125''</ref> | A Sangheili's first name is a given name that is attained at birth and persists throughout their life. After reaching adulthood, they are given a badge name. During the time of the Covenant, this was often composed of two core parts: an adjective describing the individual, and a family name. [[Ado 'Mortumee]] was one practitioner of this system, where 'Mor' was his personal descriptor, and 'Tum' identified his lineage.<ref name="ENCTS">'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''The Sangheili (Elites)'', ''pages 130-131''</ref> Alternatively, some may have their badge name drawn from their State of origin, which could be tied to a specific Keep or family. For example: Thel 'Vadam, (formerly 'Vadamee when he served the Covenant,) was from the [[Vadam family|Vadam lineage]]. Some lineages, such as Vadam, have control over their own states,{{Ref/Reuse|tcp93}} although this is not always the case; it is typical for Sangheili of other lineages to occupy smaller keeps in a state named after another lineage. Client keep elders within a given state typically adopt the name of the state instead of using their own family name.{{Ref/Reuse|blood}}{{Ref/Reuse|glass2}} An "ee" suffix denoting military service was adopted by personnel that served in the Covenant military. This latter portion was abandoned by most Sangheili rebels during the Great Schism, as they believed that the martial focus of their culture made distinguishing military service unnecessary. Typically, most elites followed either of the previous systems, although they were exceptions. Lengthened names, such as the prefix "Ika" (which meant that the Sangheili had been an aide to a Prophet of some sort), gave them higher status among other elites.{{Ref/Reuse|ENCTS}} Additional titles, such as "Jar" and "Nar," appear to be related to specific ranks (Imperial Admiral and Fleet Master, respectively). Apart from the "-ee" suffix, the suffix "-ai" denotes swordsmanship, as with [[Bero 'Kusovai]] and [[Toha 'Sumai]].<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 125''</ref> Some Sangheili have names tied to heroes, battles, and legends that harken back to early Sangheili history. These more ancient family names often retain the idiosyncrasies of a more antiquated Sangheili dialect.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-know-for-an-answer '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Know for An Answer'']</ref> | ||
The apostrophe in front of the clan name indicates a sound resembling a glottal stop or click.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 326''</ref> | The apostrophe in front of the clan name indicates a sound resembling a glottal stop or click.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 326''</ref> | ||
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*[[Jason Jones]] at first wanted the Sangheili to have tails, but [[Shi Kai Wang]] talked him out of it by arguing that the Sangheili would look too animalistic, as opposed to being an advanced, intelligent race. An additional point was that when the Sangheili sit, the only place their tails could go was folded between their legs, creating an inadvertently phallic appearance.<ref>'''[[The Art of Halo]]''', ''page 23''</ref> | *[[Jason Jones]] at first wanted the Sangheili to have tails, but [[Shi Kai Wang]] talked him out of it by arguing that the Sangheili would look too animalistic, as opposed to being an advanced, intelligent race. An additional point was that when the Sangheili sit, the only place their tails could go was folded between their legs, creating an inadvertently phallic appearance.<ref>'''[[The Art of Halo]]''', ''page 23''</ref> | ||
*Over the course of development for ''Halo Wars'', the Sangheili character model used in the cinematics went through at least two revisions. The initial version seen in the announcement trailer was later revised, being far closer in size, proportion, and overall physiology to the portrayal of the species in Bungie's games than the version in the trailer. | *Over the course of development for ''Halo Wars'', the Sangheili character model used in the cinematics went through at least two revisions. The initial version seen in the announcement trailer was later revised, being far closer in size, proportion, and overall physiology to the portrayal of the species in Bungie's games than the version in the trailer. | ||
*In ''The Duel'' the Sangheili [[Han | *In ''The Duel'' the Sangheili [[Han 'Chavamee|Han]], [[Fal 'Chavamee|Fal]], and [[Roh]] keep their mandibles closed, using only the front two joints of their lower mandibles to speak, giving them a more humanoid appearance. This is an example of artistic license intended to humanize the protagonist and those close to him. | ||
*In ''Halo 5: Guardians'', all Sangheili are depicted as similar to the phenotype introduced in ''Halo 4''. This includes Arbiter Thel 'Vadam, who is portrayed as having ''Halo 4''-style mandibles despite his updated model in ''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]'' being significantly more accurate to his original appearance in ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 3''. This is for reasons of time and resources and does not indicate a visual retcon. Canonically, the physical appearances and [[Sangheili harness|harnesses]] worn by the Elites and other species of both the Covenant and the Swords of Sanghelios during the events of ''Halo 5: Guardians'' would have been more diverse than depicted in the game.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/6e35355aecdf4fd0acdaee3cc4156fd4/topics/halo-5-sangheili/c73aceae-7ae4-4b4c-b419-0dffcffd0350/posts?page=1#post14 '''Halo Waypoint Forums''': ''Halo 5 Sangheili (post by GrimBrotherOne)''] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20191209012646/https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/why-the-heck-are-thel-s-covenant-wearing-h4-armor/662e9ed3-828e-448b-bd79-d6cf2c9bab06/posts?page=5 Archive link])</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/why-the-heck-are-thel-s-covenant-wearing-h4-armor/662e9ed3-828e-448b-bd79-d6cf2c9bab06/posts?page=5#post98 '''Halo Waypoint Forums''': ''Why the heck are Thel's covenant wearing H4 armor? (post by GrimBrotherOne)''] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20181021053627/https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/6e35355aecdf4fd0acdaee3cc4156fd4/topics/halo-5-sangheili/c73aceae-7ae4-4b4c-b419-0dffcffd0350/posts?page=1 Archive link])</ref> | *In ''Halo 5: Guardians'', all Sangheili are depicted as similar to the phenotype introduced in ''Halo 4''. This includes Arbiter Thel 'Vadam, who is portrayed as having ''Halo 4''-style mandibles despite his updated model in ''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]'' being significantly more accurate to his original appearance in ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 3''. This is for reasons of time and resources and does not indicate a visual retcon. Canonically, the physical appearances and [[Sangheili harness|harnesses]] worn by the Elites and other species of both the Covenant and the Swords of Sanghelios during the events of ''Halo 5: Guardians'' would have been more diverse than depicted in the game.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/6e35355aecdf4fd0acdaee3cc4156fd4/topics/halo-5-sangheili/c73aceae-7ae4-4b4c-b419-0dffcffd0350/posts?page=1#post14 '''Halo Waypoint Forums''': ''Halo 5 Sangheili (post by GrimBrotherOne)''] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20191209012646/https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/why-the-heck-are-thel-s-covenant-wearing-h4-armor/662e9ed3-828e-448b-bd79-d6cf2c9bab06/posts?page=5 Archive link])</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/why-the-heck-are-thel-s-covenant-wearing-h4-armor/662e9ed3-828e-448b-bd79-d6cf2c9bab06/posts?page=5#post98 '''Halo Waypoint Forums''': ''Why the heck are Thel's covenant wearing H4 armor? (post by GrimBrotherOne)''] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20181021053627/https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/6e35355aecdf4fd0acdaee3cc4156fd4/topics/halo-5-sangheili/c73aceae-7ae4-4b4c-b419-0dffcffd0350/posts?page=1 Archive link])</ref> | ||
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*In most games, the [[Legendary]] symbol features a Sangheili skull with a bullet hole through the left temple. In ''Halo 3: ODST'', the skull is that of a [[Human]], while in ''Halo 4'' it belongs to a [[Promethean Knight]]. | *In most games, the [[Legendary]] symbol features a Sangheili skull with a bullet hole through the left temple. In ''Halo 3: ODST'', the skull is that of a [[Human]], while in ''Halo 4'' it belongs to a [[Promethean Knight]]. | ||
*The Elites are the first Covenant species the player encounters in most of the ''Halo'' games: while heading to the ''Pillar of Autumn''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s bridge in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''; at Thel 'Vadamee's trial in ''Halo 2''; in the opening cutscenes of ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo Wars''; and in the prologue cutscene of ''Halo 4'', as well as the first level of gameplay. In ''Halo: Reach'' a camouflaged Elite can be found at the beginning of the level ''[[Winter Contingency]]'', though only on the Legendary difficulty. | *The Elites are the first Covenant species the player encounters in most of the ''Halo'' games: while heading to the ''Pillar of Autumn''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s bridge in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''; at Thel 'Vadamee's trial in ''Halo 2''; in the opening cutscenes of ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo Wars''; and in the prologue cutscene of ''Halo 4'', as well as the first level of gameplay. In ''Halo: Reach'' a camouflaged Elite can be found at the beginning of the level ''[[Winter Contingency]]'', though only on the Legendary difficulty. | ||
* | *The allied NPC Sangheili in ''[[Halo 3]]'' have been observed to run faster in the [[Halo: The Master Chief Collection|Master Chief Collection]] version than in the original Xbox 360 release.{{Citation needed}} | ||
**This speed boost doesn't apply to the [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]], [[N'tho 'Sraom]], and [[Usze 'Taham]] during co-op, for gameplay balance. | **This speed boost doesn't apply to the [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]], [[N'tho 'Sraom]], and [[Usze 'Taham]] during co-op, for gameplay balance. | ||
*According to the original edition of ''Halo: The Fall of Reach'', Elites had not been deployed in combat against the UNSC prior to the Fall of Reach when John-117 encountered one above Reach, a claim ignored in subsequent media.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach (2001)''', ''pages 242, 309''</ref> The 2010 reprint of ''The Fall of Reach'' removes all references to the Elites being a yet-unencountered species. | *According to the original edition of ''Halo: The Fall of Reach'', Elites had not been deployed in combat against the UNSC prior to the Fall of Reach when John-117 encountered one above Reach, a claim ignored in subsequent media.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach (2001)''', ''pages 242, 309''</ref> The 2010 reprint of ''The Fall of Reach'' removes all references to the Elites being a yet-unencountered species. | ||
*Although the player is not able to dual wield in ''Halo: Reach'', Elites are occasionally seen dual wielding plasma rifles and needlers. | *Although the player is not able to dual wield in ''Halo: Reach'', Elites are occasionally seen dual wielding plasma rifles and needlers. | ||
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File:HCE Elite Concept Back.jpg|Concept art of an Elite's back. | File:HCE Elite Concept Back.jpg|Concept art of an Elite's back. | ||
File:HCE_Elite_Concept_6.jpg|Finalized concept art of the Sangheili for ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | File:HCE_Elite_Concept_6.jpg|Finalized concept art of the Sangheili for ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | ||
File:PXH_MacworldElites_Screenshot_2.jpg|An early Sangheili during ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' | File:PXH_MacworldElites_Screenshot_2.jpg|An early Sangheili during ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s production in 1999. | ||
File:PXH MacworldElites Screenshot 1.jpg|Another screenshot of a Sangheili during an early development phase. | File:PXH MacworldElites Screenshot 1.jpg|Another screenshot of a Sangheili during an early development phase. | ||
File:Goldlunge.jpg|A [[Zealot]] prepares to lunge in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | File:Goldlunge.jpg|A [[Zealot]] prepares to lunge in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | ||
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File:Clanofelites.jpg|A Sangheili multiplayer character model wielding an [[Type-1 Energy Sword|Energy Sword]]. | File:Clanofelites.jpg|A Sangheili multiplayer character model wielding an [[Type-1 Energy Sword|Energy Sword]]. | ||
File:HGenesis-ColesInterrogationAtGreatBear.png|A Sangheili in ''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'' | File:HGenesis-ColesInterrogationAtGreatBear.png|A Sangheili in ''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'' | ||
File: | File:COVENANT Elite.jpg|Model concept art of a Sangheili Minor from ''[[Halo Wars]]''. | ||
File:Halo Wars - Elite.jpg|An early cinematic render of a Sangheili from ''Halo Wars''. | File:Halo Wars - Elite.jpg|An early cinematic render of a Sangheili from ''Halo Wars''. | ||
File:HW SangheiliCreep Concept.jpg|Concept art for the Sangheili "Creep". | File:HW SangheiliCreep Concept.jpg|Concept art for the Sangheili "Creep". | ||
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File:Hakaandco.jpg|Sangheili in ''Halo Legends'': ''[[The Duel]]''. | File:Hakaandco.jpg|Sangheili in ''Halo Legends'': ''[[The Duel]]''. | ||
File:Thel 'Lodamee.png|Thel 'Lodamee, a Sangheili Major in ''Halo Legends'': ''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''. | File:Thel 'Lodamee.png|Thel 'Lodamee, a Sangheili Major in ''Halo Legends'': ''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''. | ||
File:HEvol - Elite SpecOps Armor.png|Special Operations Sangheili in ''[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]] | File:HEvol - Elite SpecOps Armor.png|Special Operations Sangheili in ''[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]]. | ||
File:Midnight - Destroyer bridge.jpg|A Special Operations Sangheili with Huragok and a Kig-Yar in ''[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]''. | File:Midnight - Destroyer bridge.jpg|A Special Operations Sangheili with Huragok and a Kig-Yar in ''[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]''. | ||
File:Henry.jpg|[[Henry]] in ''[[The Mona Lisa]]''. | File:Henry.jpg|[[Henry]] in ''[[The Mona Lisa]]''. | ||
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File:HCEA Elite Concept.jpg|Concept art of a Sangheili Minor from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''. | File:HCEA Elite Concept.jpg|Concept art of a Sangheili Minor from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''. | ||
File:HCEA-SangheiliOfficer&Minor.png|A Sangheili Officer and Minor aboard the ''Truth and Reconciliation'' in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''. | File:HCEA-SangheiliOfficer&Minor.png|A Sangheili Officer and Minor aboard the ''Truth and Reconciliation'' in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''. | ||
File:CEA - Sesa Terminal 2.jpg|Sesa 'Refumee in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' | File:CEA - Sesa Terminal 2.jpg|Sesa 'Refumee in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> [[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|terminals]]. | ||
File:H4FUD-SangheiliZealot-Dorms.jpg|A Zealot in ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''. | File:H4FUD-SangheiliZealot-Dorms.jpg|A Zealot in ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''. | ||
File:H4 EliteZealot.png|A Sangheili Zealot in ''[[Halo 4]]''. | File:H4 EliteZealot.png|A Sangheili Zealot in ''[[Halo 4]]''. | ||
File:H4-Terminal-JulMdama.jpg|Jul 'Mdama in ''Halo 4''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> [[Terminal (Halo 4)|Terminals]]. | File:H4-Terminal-JulMdama.jpg|Jul 'Mdama in ''Halo 4''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> [[Terminal (Halo 4)|Terminals]]. | ||
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*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]'' | *''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Television Series | *''[[Halo: The Television Series]]'' | ||
**''[[Contact]]'' | **''[[Contact]]'' | ||
**''[[Unbound]]'' | **''[[Unbound]]'' | ||
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**''[[Transcendence]]'' | **''[[Transcendence]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' | *''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' | ||
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