Editing Sunaion

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'''Sunaion''', also known as the '''Westward Temple of the Sea''', is a [[Sangheili]] [[city]] on the continent of [[Qivro]] on [[Sanghelios]]. It is situated above the [[Csurdon Sea]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} and features large desalination devices used to remove minerals from the [[water]].{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/art-showcase|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 5 Art Showcase}}

==Overview==
===Geography===
Located near the coastlines of [[Nuusra]] and built above the [[Csurdon Sea]], Sunaion is located on the continent of [[Qivro]] on the planet [[Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The city was composed of two primary levels: the normal decks that sat high above the water, and the undercity which was much closer to the water.{{Ref/Reuse|battle}}
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==History==
===The Former Age===
{{Main|The Former Age}}
When a [[Forerunner]] [[Guardian]] was discovered in the [[Csurdon Sea]] by dive-hunters and fishing skiffs, ancient [[Sangheili]] [[elder]]s established stone fortresses along the [[Nuusra]] coastlines to observe and protect the immense construct that they deemed sacred. Centuries later, Sunaion was built as a temple city over the water near the Guardian, as the Sangheili recognized that the construct belonged to their gods, the Forerunners.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

===Covenant era===
When the [[Covenant]] was established, the empire initially used Sunaion as an operating base while they explored and worshiped the Guardian. Despite the Covenant's efforts, little could be done to explore the construct nor could they determine its true purpose. During most of the Covenant's rule on Sanghelios, Sunaion remained largely empty, even during the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

[[File:Battle Of Sunaion.png|thumb|250px|left|Sunaion under attack from the Swords of Sanghelios.]]
===Postwar===
After the Covenant War and the empire's fall, Sunaion remained largely neutral in the resulting [[Blooding Years|civil war]] that engulfed much of Sanghelios.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

By [[2558]], Sunaion became viewed as an optimal staging point by [[kaidon]]s seeking to overthrow [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] and his [[Swords of Sanghelios]]; the city allowed quick access to the shores of [[Yermo]] that led to the state of [[Vadam]]. After the death of Jul' Mdama, his [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] [[Sanghelios global war|attacked Sanghelios]], took control of Sunaion and began formulating plans to invade Vadam. The Arbiter learned of the Covenant's intents and quickly established a forward operating base in the ruins of Nuusra, where the Swords of Sanghelios prepared to attack Sunaion.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Soon, an [[Battle of Sunaion|engagement]] between the joint forces of the Swords of Sanghelios, the [[United Nations Space Command]] and Jul 'Mdama's Covenant. [[Fireteam Osiris]], led by [[Jameson Locke]], took part in the operation and aided the Swords against the Covenant's forces.{{Ref/Level|Id=battle|H5G|Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion}} Sunaion was considered the last stronghold of Jul 'Mdama's Covenant on Sanghelios{{Ref/Level|H5G|Alliance}} and was where the last of the Covenant fell in battle.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=246}}
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==Gallery==
===Concept art===
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File:H5-ConceptArt-SpartanInSunaion.jpg|Concept art of Sunaion for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G Sunaion Concept.jpg|Concept art of the city.
File:H5G-Concept-BattleOfSunaion-Core.jpg|More concept art of the city.
File:H5G_Sunaion_Labelled_Concept.png|Concept art for the city with labels giving insight as to the purpose of various locations and their purpose.
File:HINF Concept Sunaion.jpg|Pre-production concept art for ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' seemingly depicting Sunaion.
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===Screenshots===
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File:H5G-Sunaion from Nuusra.png|Sunaion, seen from Nuusra.
File:H5G Battle of Sunaion 3.jpg|The Swords of Sanghelios air forces over the embattled city.
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== List of appearances ==
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''

==Sources==
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[[Category:Sanghelios locations]]
[[Category:Sangheili cities]]