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[[File:HINF Prism.png|thumb|250px|A blamite mine on Suban.]] | [[File:HINF Prism.png|thumb|250px|A blamite mine on Suban.]] | ||
===Topography and ecology=== | ===Topography and ecology=== | ||
Suban's surface hosts [[water]]{{Ref/Book|Id=MiatistinaArt|Enc22|Page=230|Detail=[[Spire of Miatistina]] artwork}} and at least one jungle, at the crater of [[Kovokel]].{{Ref/Book | Suban's surface hosts [[water]]{{Ref/Book|Id=MiatistinaArt|Enc22|Page=230|Detail=[[Spire of Miatistina]] artwork}} and at least one jungle, at the crater of [[Kovokel]].{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=458}} The moon also features rocky, mountainous regions, some of which are the location of [[blamite]] mines.{{Ref/Map|Id=Prism|HINF|Prism}} Blamite is an exotic metastable crystal used to manufacture the ammunition for [[Needle-based weaponry]], such as the [[Needler]]. Suban is the only known location where blamite—also called "Subanese crystals"—can be found, with veins of blamite running throughout the moon's interior.{{Ref/Book|Id=blamite|EVG|Page=128}}<ref name="Needler">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/needler '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Needler'']</ref>{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P230|Enc22|Page=230}} | ||
Suban is home several species of indigenous fauna, including the [[qoerith slug]].{{Ref/Book|HM|Page=154}} While the [[Sangheili]] are indigenous to Sanghelios rather than Suban, the moon hosts several large Sangheili population centers, major industrial sites, and significant armories.{{Ref/Reuse|sanghelios}} | Suban is home several species of indigenous fauna, including the [[qoerith slug]].{{Ref/Book|HM|Page=154}} While the [[Sangheili]] are indigenous to Sanghelios rather than Suban, the moon hosts several large Sangheili population centers, major industrial sites, and significant armories.{{Ref/Reuse|sanghelios}} | ||
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===Covenant era=== | ===Covenant era=== | ||
Within the induction of the Sangheili and [[Sangheili colonies|their colonies]] into the Covenant, Suban became the sole production site for the ammunition used within needle-based weaponry,{{Ref/Reuse|blamite}} due to its status as the only known location where the blamite crystals can be found.{{Ref/Reuse|Needler}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}} The moon also became host to several important armories that served as a vital component of the Covenant war machine.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}} | Within the induction of the Sangheili and [[Sangheili colonies|their colonies]] into the Covenant, Suban became the sole production site for the ammunition used within needle-based weaponry,{{Ref/Reuse|blamite}} due to its status as the only known location where the blamite crystals can be found.{{Ref/Reuse|Needler}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}} The moon also became host to several important armories that served as a vital component of the Covenant war machine.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}} Following the collapse of the Covenant, the Spire of Miatistina has seen a resurgence in activity as once-reduced religious orders and dormant traditions are revived.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P231}} | ||
===Blooding Years=== | |||
After the beginning of the [[Blooding Years]], a large portion of [[Sanghelios]]' population fled to Suban, Qikost, and other Sangheili colonies for refuge.<ref name="sanghelios">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/sanghelios '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Sanghelios'']</ref> During this time of unrest for the Sangheili people, Suban served as a neutral safe harbor.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}} However, the Blooding Years would still affect the Sangheili who called Suban home. After watching his people descend into civil war, [[Kaidon]] [[Thav 'Sebarim]] of [[Malaston keep|Malaston]] [[keep]] decided to find purpose within the [[Banished]]. The members of his keep joined 'Sebarim in the mercenary organization, calling themselves the [[Warriors of Malaston]].{{Ref/Game|Id=Target02|HINF|[[High Value Target]] dossier, Thav 'Sebarim}} | After the beginning of the [[Blooding Years]], a large portion of [[Sanghelios]]' population fled to Suban, Qikost, and other Sangheili colonies for refuge.<ref name="sanghelios">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/sanghelios '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Sanghelios'']</ref> During this time of unrest for the Sangheili people, Suban served as a neutral safe harbor.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}} However, the Blooding Years would still affect the Sangheili who called Suban home. After watching his people descend into civil war, [[Kaidon]] [[Thav 'Sebarim]] of [[Malaston keep|Malaston]] [[keep]] decided to find purpose within the [[Banished]]. The members of his keep joined 'Sebarim in the mercenary organization, calling themselves the [[Warriors of Malaston]].{{Ref/Game|Id=Target02|HINF|[[High Value Target]] dossier, Thav 'Sebarim}} | ||
[[File:HINF PrismSkybox.png|thumb|left|250px|Banished and Swords of Sanghelios forces battling in the skies of Suban, circa 2560.]] | [[File:HINF PrismSkybox.png|thumb|left|250px|Banished and Swords of Sanghelios forces battling in the skies of Suban, circa 2560.]] | ||
===Reclamation and beyond=== | |||
{{Main|Battle of Suban}} | {{Main|Battle of Suban}} | ||
Following the start of [[the Reclamation]] in late [[2558]], the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} set up a brief rendezvous on the far side of Suban with the remaining [[UNSC]] forces on the planet. Using [[India 127|a Pelican]] recovered from [[Genesis]] by [[Blue Team]] and [[Fireteam Osiris]], they were able to reach the ''Infinity'' without being intercepted by [[Created]] forces.{{Ref/Novel|BadB|Chapter=1}} Ultimately, Suban suffered only minimal damage during [[Cortana]]'s subjugation of Sanghelios.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}} | Following the start of [[the Reclamation]] in late [[2558]], the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} set up a brief rendezvous on the far side of Suban with the remaining [[UNSC]] forces on the planet. Using [[India 127|a Pelican]] recovered from [[Genesis]] by [[Blue Team]] and [[Fireteam Osiris]], they were able to reach the ''Infinity'' without being intercepted by [[Created]] forces.{{Ref/Novel|BadB|Chapter=1}} Ultimately, Suban suffered only minimal damage during [[Cortana]]'s subjugation of Sanghelios.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}} | ||
