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|name=Suban
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|body=[[Sanghelios]]
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|position=First moon{{Ref/Novel|Id=Sunrise|Halo: Sunrise on Sanghelios}}
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|demonym=Subanese<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide]] (Collector's Edition)''', ''page 135''</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-armory-amore '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Armory Amore'']</ref>{{Ref/Site|Id=CFAoW|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/art-of-wort|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Art of Wort|D=23|M=6|Y=2021}}
|demonym=Subanese<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide]] (Collector's Edition)''', ''page 135''</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-armory-amore '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Armory Amore'']</ref>
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*[[Covenant]] {{C|formerly}}
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*Independent [[keep]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}}
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'''Suban''' is one of the two massive [[natural satellite]]s of [[Sanghelios]], along with [[Qikost]].{{Ref/Reuse|H3B}} Suban is reddish in color{{Ref/Level|H5G|[[Swords of Sanghelios (level)|Swords of Sanghelios]]}} and is referred to as the "blood-moon of Sanghelios."{{Ref/Game|HINF|[[High Value Target]] dossier, [[Okro 'Vagaduun]]}}  
'''Suban''' is one of the two massive [[natural satellite]]s of [[Sanghelios]], along with [[Qikost]].{{Ref/Reuse|H3B}} Suban is reddish in color<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level, ''[[Swords of Sanghelios (level)|Swords of Sanghelios]]''</ref> and is referred to as the "blood-moon of Sanghelios."{{Ref/Game|HINF|[[High Value Target]] dossier, [[Okro 'Vagaduun]]}} The large size of both Suban and Qikost have great effects of the tides on Sanghelios.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 90''</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Orbital characteristics===
Suban is the closer of the two [[Natural satellite|moon]]s orbiting [[Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|Sunrise}} The large sizes of both Suban and Qikost greatly affect the tides on Sanghelios.{{Ref/Novel|TCP|Page=90}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}}
[[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|Id=enc22pg458|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 to large [[Sangheili]] population centers, major industrial sites, and many 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}}
The exotic metastable crystals known as [[blamite]], used to manufacture the ammunition for the [[Needler]] and the [[Gadulo-pattern needle rifle|Needle Rifle]], are mined from Suban.<ref name="blamite">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 128''</ref>{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P230|Enc22|Page=230}} Veins of blamite are found throughout the moon's interior, and Suban is the only known location where these crystals can be found.<ref name="Needler">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/needler '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Needler'']</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}} An example of fauna indigenous to Suban is the [[qoerith slug]].<ref>'''[[Halo Mythos]]''', ''page 154''</ref>


[[File:H5G-Sanghelios concept.jpg|thumb|250px|right|A Sangheili city on Suban.]]
====Locations====
====Locations====
*[[Keep of Malaston]]
*[[Keep of Malaston]]
*[[Kovokel]]
*[[Mines of Shua'ree]]
*[[Spire of Miatistina]]
*[[Spire of Miatistina]]
*[[Uka'Pala]]
**[[Kvaros]]


===Known residents===
===Known residents===
*Chava family
**[[Mahkee 'Chava]]
**[[Oebrin 'Chava]]
**[[Silset 'Chava]]
*[[Nizat 'Kvarosee]]
*[[Nizat 'Kvarosee]]
*[[Okro 'Vagaduun]]
*[[Okro 'Vagaduun]]
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==History==
==History==
===The Former Age===
[[File:Enc22 SpireOfMiatistina.png|thumb|left|155px|The Spire of Miatistina.]]
{{Main|The Former Age}}
===Early history===
Prior to the formation of the [[Covenant]] between the [[Sangheili]] and [[San'Shyuum]], Suban held significant religious importance for the Sangheili. Its [[Spire of Miatistina]] was fabled to serve as a spiritual convergence point between of the wills of the gods and their celestial counterparts [[Urs system|Urs]], [[Fied]], and [[Joori]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P231|Enc22|Page=231}}
Prior to the formation of the [[Covenant]] between the [[Sangheili]] and [[San'Shyuum]], Suban held significant religious importance for the Sangheili. Its [[Spire of Miatistina]] was fabled to serve as a spiritual convergence point between of the wills of the gods and their celestial counterparts [[Urs system|Urs]], [[Fied]], and [[Joori]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P231|Enc22|Page=231}}


[[File:Enc22 SpireOfMiatistina.png|thumb|right|175px|The Spire of Miatistina.]]
===War of Beginnings===
===War of Beginnings===
{{Main|War of Beginnings}}
In [[938 BCE]], the San'Shyuum arrived at the Sangheili [[Sangheili colonies|colony]] world of [[Ulgethon]], an event that ultimately sparked [[War of Beginnings|a conflict]] between the two species that would last decades. At some point following [[876 BCE]], the San'Shyuum had brought their [[Anodyne Spirit|Dreadnought]] to the [[Urs system]], ravaging [[Sanghelios]] and its [[Natural satellite|moon]]s. However, as the Sangheili had finally resolved to use their holy [[Forerunner]] weapons on their attackers out of desperation, they managed to bring the [[keyship]] down on Suban. There, the Sangheili kept it and the San'Shyuum within trapped for some time using [[gravity anchor]]s, debating whether they should simply destroy the vessel outright or risk breaching it to take it for themselves. Ultimately, following a coup among the San'Shyuum in the Dreadnought, an unarmed delegation was sent to the Sangheili in [[852 BCE]], and the two species forged a truce, leading to the formation of the Covenant.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P191|Enc22|Page=191}} Despite the worship of the Forerunners being central to the Covenant, an element of the [[Writ of Union]] permitted orthodox lacuna monks and select ascetic priests to continue to observe ancient religious practices at the Spire of Miatistina. However, these agreements would rarely be honored as the centuries passed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P231}}
In [[938 BCE]], the San'Shyuum arrived at the Sangheili [[Sangheili colonies|colony]] world of [[Ulgethon]], an event that ultimately sparked a conflict between the two species that would last decades. At some point following [[876 BCE]], the San'Shyuum had brought their [[Anodyne Spirit|Dreadnought]] to the [[Urs system]], ravaging [[Sanghelios]] and its [[Natural satellite|moon]]s. However, as the Sangheili had finally resolved to use their holy [[Forerunner]] weapons on their attackers out of desperation, they managed to bring the [[keyship]] down on Suban. There, the Sangheili kept it and the San'Shyuum within trapped for some time using [[gravity anchor]]s, debating whether they should simply destroy the vessel outright or risk breaching it to take it for themselves. Ultimately, following a coup among the San'Shyuum in the Dreadnought, an unarmed delegation was sent to the Sangheili in [[852 BCE]], and the two species forged a truce, leading to the formation of the Covenant.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P191|Enc22|Page=191}} Despite the worship of the Forerunners being central to the Covenant, an element of the [[Writ of Union]] permitted orthodox lacuna monks and select [[ascetic]] priests to continue to observe ancient religious practices at the Spire of Miatistina. However, these agreements would rarely be honored as the centuries passed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P231}}


===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 a 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}}
 
The [[Bloodbrave Guardians of Suban]] would spurn their allegiance to the Covenant. This resulted in the High Prophets sending a [[battle group]] to wipe out the mercenary group in [[Kovokel]]. Only [[Okro 'Vagaduun]] would survive this massacre.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg458}}


===Postwar===
===Blooding Years===
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}}
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}}
====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}}
[[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}}
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}}


With Cortana's final demise and the subsequent diminishing of the Created threat, Suban has once again become a focal point within the Urs system. Its unique supply of blamite has caught the attention of numerous factions seeking to capitalize on the moon's weakened security. While the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] has pledged to support local keeps in protecting the most vital mining sites, the struggle to maintain hold of Suban's resources has proved difficult.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}} In [[2560]], the [[Banished]] had at least one mining operation on Suban, utilizing [[Unggoy]] to collect the blamite. [[Battle of Suban|A battle]] between Banished and Swords of Sanghelios fleets raged in the skies over this mining operation as [[Barukaza Workshop siege-hauler]]s transported the harvested crystals from the mines.{{Ref/Reuse|Prism}}{{Ref/Site|Id=WaypointS5Maps|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/maps-overview-season-5|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Maps Overview - Season 5|D=12|M=10|Y=2023}}
===Reclamation and beyond===
{{Clear}}
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>'''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''', ''Chapter 1''</ref> Ultimately, Suban suffered only minimal damage during [[Cortana]]'s subjugation of Sanghelios.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}}


==Government and society==
With Cortana's final demise and the subsequent diminishing of the Created threat, Suban has once again become a focal point within the Urs system. Its unique supply of blamite has caught the attention of numerous factions seeking to capitalize on the moon's weakened security. While the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] has pledged to support local [[keep]]s in protecting the most vital mining sites, the struggle to maintain hold of Suban's resources has proved difficult.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}}
[[File:H5G-Sanghelios concept.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A Sangheili city on Suban.]]
===Economy===
The blamite mining [[clan]]s of Suban are a predominant industry on the moon, and maintain strong trade alliances with [[Kig-Yar]] scouts and [[Kig-Yar Sniper|snipers]]—who often prefer Subanese weaponry such as the {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}}.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=294}} The mineral [[Wikipedia:aragonite|aragonite]] is also mined from Suban, and considered extremely valuable, so much so that it may be used to fashion boxes with which to gift [[Glassing|glass shards]] to give to the [[Hierarchs]] for presentation in the [[Shard Chamber]] of [[High Charity]].{{Ref/Novel|Oblv|Chapter=5}}
===Culture===
Only Subanese natives are allowed to own the blamite infused ''[[Energy sword (fiction)#Variants|Lance of Suban]]'' energy sword.{{Ref/Reuse|CFAoW}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5G-Sanghelios Moons View.png|Suban and Qikost as seen from the surface of Sanghelios in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-Sanghelios Moons View.png|Suban and Qikost as seen from the surface of Sanghelios.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{Mo|MCC}}
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{C|Mentioned in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' only}}
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
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*''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''
*''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Season 05: Reckoning]]''
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Sunrise on Sanghelios]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==

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