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| {{Disambig header|the post-war Covenant [[Covenant remnants|splinter faction]]|the [[Halo 5: Guardians]] campaign level|Swords of Sanghelios (level)}} | | {{Era|H2|H3|GOO|HE|UP}} |
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| |name=Swords of Sanghelios | | |BG1= |
| |image=[[File:Swords of Sanghelios symbol.png|110px]]<br>The symbol of the Swords of Sanghelios | | |BG2= |
| [[File:H2A - Arbiter & Swords.png|300px]]<br>Thel 'Vadam's modern restoration of the Swords of Sanghelios
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| |section1-title=Overview | | |name=Covenant Separatists |
| |type=Alliance of keeps{{Ref/Reuse|hwp sos}} | | |type= |
| |founder=[[Thel 'Vadam]] {{C|Modern incarnation}} | | |founding= |
| |documents= | | |constitution= |
| |head=[[Arbiter]]{{Ref/Reuse|hwp sos}}
| | |headofstate=[[Thel 'Vadam]] |
| | |commander=*[[Arbiter (Rank)|Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] |
| | *[[Shipmaster]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]] |
| | *[[Imperial Admiral]] [[Xytan 'Jar Wattinree]] |
| | |defacto= |
| |executive= | | |executive= |
| |legislative=[[Council of Kaidons]]{{Ref/Reuse|hwp sos}} | | |legislative= |
| |judicial= | | |judicial= |
| |branch= | | |capital=[[Sanghelios]] |
| |main= | | |language= [[Covenant Language]], (various languages spoken by [[Sangheili]], [[Unggoy]], and [[Lekgolo]]) |
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| | |religious= Worship of [[Forerunners]], though not the [[Great Journey]] |
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| |anthem= | | |anthem= |
| |language=[[Sangheili (language)|Sangheili]] | | |formed=[[Covenant|The Covenant]] |
| |script= | | |established=*November, [[2552]] (UNSC [[Military Calendar]]) |
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| | *[[Age of Reclamation|Ninth Age of Reclamation]], Seventh [[Cycle]] ([[Covenant Battle Calendar]]) |
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| |notable=*[[Blooding Years]]
| | |reorganized= |
| *[[Sangheili-Jiralhanae war]]
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| *[[Created uprising]] | |
| |formed= Pre-[[938 BCE]]{{Ref/Reuse|hwp sos}}
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| |reorganized=*c. [[852 BCE]]{{Ref/Reuse|hwp sos}}
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| *After [[2553#March|March 2553]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Mythos144|HM|Page=144}}
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| |dissolved= | | |dissolved= |
| |affiliation= | | |restored= |
| | |members=[[Elite]]s, some [[Grunt]]s and [[Hunter]]s |
| }} | | }} |
| {{Quote|We Swords of Sanghelios are united under no less a warrior than the Arbiter himself. He who exposed the countless lies of the San'Shyuum, and drove back the Covenant. The Arbiter shapes our future with deference to our past.|[[Thon 'Kemtra]] on the Swords and the Arbiter.{{Ref/Game|H5G|Detail=[[Mission Intel#Alliance|Mission Intel - Alliance - Sangheili Personal Log 673]]}}}} | | {{Quote|There was honor in our [[Covenant]] once, and there shall be again!|[[Thel 'Vadam]]}} |
| The '''Swords of Sanghelios'''{{Ref/Reuse|Mythos144}} is an alliance of [[Sangheili]] [[keep]]s{{Ref/Reuse|soslevel}} and the preeminent governing body on [[Sanghelios]].<ref name="waypoint-thel">[https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/arbiter-thel-vadam.html '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Arbiter Thel 'Vadam'']</ref><ref name="hwp sos">[https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/swords-of-sanghelios.html '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Swords of Sanghelios'']</ref> Individual members of the faction identify themselves with the title '''Sword of Sanghelios'''.{{Ref/Level|Id=soslevel|H5G|[[Swords of Sanghelios (level)|Swords of Sanghelios]]}}
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| Originally an ancient Sangheili order, the Swords of Sanghelios was reinstated in the aftermath of the [[Great Schism]] by the latest [[Arbiter]] and the organization's leader, [[Thel 'Vadam]].{{Ref/Site|Id=hwp sangheili|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/sangheili|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe, Species|Page=Sangheili|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/sangheili.html}}{{Ref/Reuse|hwp sos}} However, many Sangheili disagreed with his ideals, planning to overthrow the Arbiter and rise against humanity.<ref name="glasslands">'''Halo: Glasslands'''</ref>
| | The '''Covenant Separatists''' are a breakaway faction of the [[Covenant]], led by the [[Sangheili]]. It was officially formed after they learned the truth about the [[Halo Array|Halo Installations]] near the end of the [[Battle of Installation 05]] in [[2552|November 2552]]. The Separatists no longer look to the [[Prophets]] for leadership, and thus have no defined leadership save for the surviving [[Councilors]], although [[Arbiter (Rank)|Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] and a few other head [[Sangheili]], such as [[Rtas 'Vadum]] and [[Xytan 'Jar Wattinree]] hold positions of power within their ranks. |
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| ==History== | | == Background == |
| ===Ancient origins===
| | The Covenant Separatists are made up of the [[Sangheili|Elite]], [[Unggoy|Grunt]] and [[Lekgolo|Hunter]] castes (Grunts and Hunters are sometimes seen in Halo 2 as allies, but never in Halo 3 to prevent confusion.) within the Covenant's hierarchical society. The members of the faction were somewhat "united" at the beginning of the [[Great Schism]], although the faction was "officially" formed when they learned the truth of the Halos and since both times, have been fighting the [[Covenant Loyalists]], led by the [[San 'Shyuum|Prophets]] and their [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]], [[Yanme'e|Drones]], [[Kig-yar|Jackals]] and some [[Grunt]] and [[Hunter]] supporters. |
| [[File:En22 Irsu.png|thumb|200px|right|The Judge-King of Qivro, Irsu 'Labat.]] | |
| Groups known as the "Swords of Sanghelios" have existed in several incarnations throughout history. The first Swords of Sanghelios were a sworn brotherhood of kaidons dedicated to the overthrow of a tyrannical [[Judge-King of Qivro|Arbiter judge-king]] who ruled the continent of [[Qivro]] centuries before the Sangheili became a spacefaring species. Their story of brotherhood, loyalty, honor, and sacrifice continues to resonate among the Sangheili.{{Ref/Reuse|hwp sos}}
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| Ironically, the last incarnation of the organization prior to its current existence appeared in the tumultuous aftermath of the [[Covenant]]'s formation to subdue the last opposition to the [[Writ of Union]].{{Ref/Reuse|hwp sos}}
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| ===Postwar recreation===
| | [[Image:1210794836_20338127-Medium1.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[Elite]] Separatist forces during the [[Battle of Installation 00]].]] |
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| | It is speculated that this disgruntled faction is led by the [[Arbiter]] [[Thel Vadam]], [[Ship Master]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]] and [[Imperial Admiral]] [[Xytan 'Jar Wattinr]]ee. It is possible the remaining [[Councilors]] command the faction from [[Sanghelios]] as aides to the Arbiter, offering their council to him as they once did with the [[Prophet]]s. Fronts of this war include the Covenant holy city of ''[[High Charity]]'', [[Installation 05]], [[Earth]] and areas of space where Covenant ships operate. |
| {{Quote|The Arbiter has united the [[keep]]s and formed a new alliance, the Swords of Sanghelios!|[[Mahkee 'Chava]] to Fireteam Osiris{{Ref/Reuse|soslevel}}}}
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| After the Covenant's defeat at the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]], soldiers returned to Sanghelios and found feuding and civil unrest due to the upheaval of the Covenant's social and political moors. Many turned to a reluctant Thel 'Vadam as an ad hoc leader.{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/sanghelios|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe, Locations|Page=Sanghelios|D=13|M=4|Y=2016|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/sanghelios.html}}
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| The Swords remained friendly to humanity and wished to build a mutual peace, as they both had made tremendous sacrifices in order to stop Truth and the Covenant forces. On [[Sanghelios|their homeworld]], however, they were challenged by a resurgent faction of religious fanatics known as the [[Servants of the Abiding Truth]]. They viewed the Swords as "blasphemers" and began [[Blooding Years|an insurrection]], secretly supported by the UNSC's [[Office of Naval Intelligence]], all the while resuming the [[Sangheili-Jiralhanae war|conflict]] against the [[Jiralhanae]] in a two-front war. The Abiding Truth managed to gather a large amount of followers in a relatively short timespan; while the faction had a strong religious underpinning, many Sangheili had more practical motives for allying against the Arbiter, among them resentment toward humanity.{{Ref/Reuse|glasslands}}<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''pages 58-61''</ref> Meanwhile, 'Vadam planned to visit each state to make his case for permanent peace with the [[human]]s they had battled for so many years. These reforms did not meet with universal approval. By [[2553#January|January 2553]], there was great dissent among disparate Sangheili factions, especially from the more devout believers in the [[Forerunner]]s' divinity.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 130''</ref> | | == Origins of the Faction == |
| | The [[High Prophet of Regret]] led a badly planned mission to [[Earth]], against the wishes of Truth, and was subsequently forced into the [[Battle of Earth]], as he did not know that the planet was the [[Human]] homeworld. He escaped to [[Delta Halo]], where he was killed by the [[John-117|Master Chief]]. Regret's death was used as a justification by the remaining Prophets to [[Changing of the Guard|replace]] the Elites with the Brutes as their [[Brute Bodyguard|protectors]]. However, this move resulted in great turmoil within the Covenant, with the Elites threatening to resign from the [[High Council]]. |
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| ====Siege at Kolaar====
| | [[Truth]] then gave command of the [[Covenant Fleet]]s, the post previously held by the [[Sangheli|Elites]], to the Brutes. Once there were enough Brutes in place, Truth secretly ordered the Brutes to instigate a vicious genocide of the Elites (disguised as a retaliation to an Elite revolt against the other Covenant factions) so they may replace them in society. The Elites responded, with the help of factions of Hunters and Grunts, and war broke out in ''[[High Charity]]'' with Brute and Elite fleets fighting each other in space around it. Later, most of the Elite Councilors were assassinated by the Brutes at the behest of the Prophets. At the end of the Battle of The Gas Mine, the leader of the Heretics, [[Sesa 'Refumee]], before he was murdered, warned the Arbiter about the Prophets' deception and lies. The Heretic's final words to the Arbiter were, "The Elites are blind Arbiter. But I will make them see." Threatening The Arbiter, he eventually was murdered because he was thought as a "threat to the Great Journey," in the blind eyes of the Covenant. The Oracle (Guilty Spark), who thought the Leader's death was unfortunate, questioned the Arbiter as to why the Covenant would title something as catastrophic and dangerous as lighting the Rings a "great" and "promising" journey. At the time, the Arbiter, and his fellow Elitles followed the Prophets and had no clue about what Halo's true purpose was. The inquiry of Spark about the Covenant was apparent when Regret insulted the Oracles in the Gravemind, which the Arbiter witnessed: "Of all our objects our Lords left behind, there are none so worthless of these Oracles. They no nothing of the Great Journey!" The Arbiter, stubborn of the truth, was eventually convinced by the Gravemind that [[2401 Penitent Tangent|2401 Penitent Tangent's]] containment of the Flood and Regret's "Great Journey" were the same. The Elites finally learned the truth about the Halos and the Prophet's treachery: "how they would sacrifice everything for nothing." They broke away from the Covenant, which changed the war significantly and added the [[United Nations Space Command|Humans]] to the struggle. Instead of a [[Great Journey]], the [[Gravemind]]'s revelation regarding the superweapon contradicted the Covenant's belief system and was motivating at least the Arbiter in his opposition to the Covenant as they [[The Great Journey (Level)|tried to activate Delta Halo]]. |
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| [[Avu Med 'Telcam]], leader of the Servants of Abiding Truth, decided that an immediate assault on the state of [[Vadam]] was necessary. Along with nine ships and forces from [[Nuan keep]] and [[Rtova keep]], 'Telcam commanded the assault from the [[Covenant frigate|frigate]] ''[[Unflinching Resolve]]''.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 114''</ref> Eventually, however, the ''Unflinching Resolve'' suffered a direct hit and crash landed, though most of the crew, including 'Telcam, survived. Despite being caught off-guard it appeared as though the Swords of Sanghelios would be victorious, however, news spread that he allowed humans to land on Sanghelios; this caused many keeps to ally with the Servants of Abiding Truth and the tide turned in their favor. The Arbiter was caught off guard and when his own reinforcements couldn't arrive on time, he reluctantly accepted [[Admiral]] [[Terrence Hood]]'s offer for help in fending off the attackers. The tide turned when {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} arrived over Sanghelios and destroyed the rebel destroyer ''[[Defender of Faith]]'' before finishing off the rebel ground forces with a [[MAC]] round. The {{UNSCShip|Port Stanley}}, posed as a [[Kig-Yar]] pirate ship, destroyed a few of 'Vadam's ships in order to maintain the stalemate between the two factions, leaving the Arbiter with a Pyrrhic victory. | |
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| After the battle, Thel 'Vadam was in talks to visit the UNSC ''Infinity'' while 'Telcam retreated to [[New Llanelli]] until he would be able to convince more keeps to join his cause.<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 122''</ref> At some point, the {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}} ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]'' fell into the hands of the Abiding Truth. In turn, Kig-Yar [[piracy|pirate]] [[Sav Fel]] stole the ''Inquisitor'', with the intention to sell it on [[Venezia]].<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 329''</ref> With 'Vadam occupied with the ongoing civil war, [[Kilo-Five]] was tasked with retrieving the ''Inquisitor'' with the purpose of reverse-engineering its energy projector for use against Sangheili-controlled worlds, though the ship was ultimately destroyed.<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 436''</ref>
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| Following these events, the allied forces on Sanghelios consolidated under the old banner of the Swords of Sanghelios.{{Ref/Reuse|Mythos144}}
| | [[Image:Separatist Phantom.jpg|thumb|200px|A Separatist Phantom.]] |
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| [[File:HM-BloodingYears.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Thel 'Vadam and his allies engaging other hostile Sangheili forces.]] | | Ironically, the Separatist forces at [[Joyous Exultation]] might have helped turn the tide of the war in the UNSC's favor had it not been for ''[[Sublime Transcendence]]'''s destruction by a [[NOVA]] bomb slipped into the fleet by Admiral Whitcomb. However, at that early point in the [[Great Schism]], both sides of the Covenant still regarded the [[UNSC]] as their enemy. As interstellar communication was not instantaneous, it would have taken some time for an alliance to be forged and for all the elements of the Separatist faction to be informed, as some of them may not have been even after the [[Battle of Installation 00]]. Either way, the UNSC had no choice, since they sent a strike force to eliminate the humans at [[Onyx]] and recover supposed [[Forerunner]] artifacts, still believing in the religion that brought the Schism upon them, though it should be noted that the Elites were trying to preserve the Forerunner technology from being used, while the humans were trying to harvest it. |
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| Over the next six years, the Swords would engage in hostilities with several Sangheili factions. Fighting with [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]] saw the flagship ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' temporarily rendered combat ineffective.<ref name="Catalog">[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2969315_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2969315 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction - Page 14'']</ref>
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| In [[2553]], a [[Joint Occupation Zone]] was also set up between the Swords of Sanghelios and the [[United Nations Space Command]], with both humans and ex-[[Covenant]] species settling on the territory's within the zone.{{Ref/Comic|HEsc|Issue=11}} On [[2553#July|July 2, 2553]], Lord Hood would proposition the [[Anvil Initiative]] to the Arbiter as a joint venture between the UNSC and the Swords.{{Ref/Book|Id=HAA|Halo: Anvil Accord}}
| | ==Sangheili-Human Alliance== |
| | The shaky-to-steady alliance between the Separatists and their former foes, the [[Humans]], was forged entirely out of necessity. The UNSC forces were on the defensive, and they had two common enemies that wished for their extinction: the Covenant and the Flood. The alliance of circumstance was forged in the control room of [[Delta Halo]], when Johnson and the Arbiter were coerced to unite in order to prevent Tartarus activating the Halo.<ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', [[The Great Journey (Level)]] Final Cutscene</ref>. However, the Arbiter persuaded the rest of the Sangheili to join the Humans. While the two factions experience some friction, they learn to work with one another for their mutual survival. During the events of ''Halo 3'', the Elites fight alongside Humans in battle and saved them from destruction. |
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| In March of [[2555]], Swords forces would thwart a plot by [[Otar 'Bemet]] to take revenge against the Arbiter. At the same time, the UNSC requested the Arbiters aid in [[Operation: FAR STORM|re-activating]] the [[Portal at Voi]] in order to dispatch a team there to disable the activation sequence of the [[Halo Array]]. However, due to the bulk of the Swords forces being preoccupied in the ongoing civil war, 'Vadam was only able to send a [[Mayhem|Corvette]] with a small strike team of Sangheili to aid the humans.{{Ref/Novel|HitD|Chapter=3}}
| | The devastated [[UNSC]] [[Fleet]] in [[Earth]]'s space were glad to accept the help of the superior Separatist warships. The [[Elites]]' understanding of enemy equipment and [[Covenant]]'s combat tactics proved invaluable in the [[Battle of Installation 00]]. Recurrently the heroes of battle, the Arbiter and [[Master Chief]] fought alongside one another many times in the desperate and long conflict. |
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| ===Sangheili-Jiralhanae war===
| | With [[Truth]] dead, ''High Charity'' destroyed, and the [[Ark]] essentially lost to the reborn [[Installation 04 (II)|Installation 04]]'s firing, it is unknown what exactly the remaining [[Loyalist]] forces did. The Arbiter's presence at memorial services for the Master Chief indicated that in the wake of victory, Separatist and Human forces remained friendly to one another, as they both had made tremendous sacrifices in order to stop Truth and the Loyalist forces. |
| Simultaneously, the Sangheili would also continue to wage [[Sangheili-Jiralhanae war|war]] against the remaining [[San'Shyuum]] and the [[Jiralhanae]]. At first, the Sangheili were at a major disadvantage, as millennia of depending on the San'Shyuum for technology meant that the Sangheili were unable to properly repair or replace the ships they lost in battle. The odds began to even out when the San'Shyuum vanished and the Jiralhanae began to fall back into internecine conflicts.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', ''"[[The Return]]"''</ref> The inability for the Jiralhanae to properly mine the resources on their colonies has also forced them to raid Sangheili worlds for their processed resources. Tensions with the Swords of Sanghelios and the [[Children of Oth Sonin]] have also increased due to raids on settlements within the [[Joint Occupation Zone]].{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE1|HEsc|Issue=1}}
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| [[File:HE Spartans Ealen IV.png|left|thumb|250px|Thel 'Vadam, his escorts, and the rest of the peace delegation.]]
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| In [[2558#March|March 2558]], the Swords of Sanghelios attempted peace talks with the [[Children of Oth Sonin]], represented by their lead, Jiralhanae chieftain [[Lydus]], on [[Ealen IV]]. Thel 'Vadam, with several Sangheili escorts, led the negotiations. [[Admiral]] [[Terrence Hood]] volunteered to moderate the talks between the two governments. However, the meeting was interrupted by a [[Battle of Ealen IV|surprise attack]] by [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|mercenaries]] under the command of [[Shipmaster]] [[Vata 'Gajat]]. [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Thomas Lasky]], [[Sarah Palmer|Commander Sarah Palmer]], and the [[SPARTAN-IV Program|Spartan-IVs]] defended the delegation and evacuated them from the chamber.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HE1}} After various tribulations in getting the delegation to safety arose from the attack, the delegation and the surviving Spartans finally made it to safety aboard [[UNSC Infinity]]. Following the boarding of the Infinity, the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] led the Sangheili and Jiralhanae fleets against the enemy fleet, forcing the Shipmaster to order a retreat. Due to Vata 'Gajat's attack, the negotiations were left in a standstill and little progress was made in furthering the peace between the Sangheili and the Jiralhanae.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''Issue #3''</ref>
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| | According to the [[Bestiarum]] in [[Halo 3]]'s Limited Edition, the Grunts were too indecisive to continue the rebellion and the true political motivation of the [[Hunters]], if any, remains a mystery. [[Ship Master]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]] stated that [[Truth]]'s Fleet was destroyed. Had any of the [[Covenant]] survived on the [[Ark]] or in the ruins of their Fleet, they were either taken by the [[Flood]] or killed when the unfinished [[Installation 04 (II)]] fired and destroyed itself and heavily damaged the Ark. At the end cutscene of ''[[Halo 3]]'', victorious Elites depart for their homeworld to ensure its safety. |
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| {{Quote|Hunt them to the last. Today we extinguish the Covenant's light forever!|Arbiter Thel 'Vadam, as the Swords of Sanghelios eliminates Jul 'Mdama's remaining Covenant forces{{Ref/Reuse|BOS}}}}
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| In October 2558, Sanghelios burst into global war{{Ref/Novel|LoO|Chapter=21}} with Jul 'Mdama's Covenant attacking the Swords. The Arbiter received assistance from the UNSC's [[Fireteam Osiris]], who were searching for [[John-117|MCPO John-117]], in repelling the invasion.{{Ref/Reuse|soslevel}} After intense battles along the coast in [[Nuusra]], the Swords of Sanghelios eventually pushed [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] back to their final stronghold: [[Sunaion]], where 'Mdama's Covenant was finally defeated. Meanwhile, a [[Guardian]] that had lain buried beneath the [[Csurdon Sea]] emerged and departed for [[Genesis]]. Eventually Thel Vadam was successful in leading the Swords of Sanghelios in eliminating 'Mdama's remaining Covenant forces in the damaged city, ending the battle.{{Ref/Reuse|BOS}} Later on the Swords provided safe haven for surviving UNSC forces when [[Cortana]] and her [[Created]] took control of most of Earth's colonies.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFDF|https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-driving-force|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=News, Canon Fodder|Page=Driving Force|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-driving-force.html|D=01|M=6|Y=2020}}
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| ====Occupation and Netherop==== | | == Arsenal == |
| {{Main|Subjugation of Sanghelios}}
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| With the Sangheili resisting the Created's rule, Cortana sent a Guardian and Forerunner soldiers to pacify Sanghelios, starting with its major cities.{{Ref/Novel|BadB|Chapter=1}} The UNSC reinforced the Swords of Sanghelios with its expeditionary forces, conducting joint patrols to monitor and defend the Sanghelios badlands from Created scouts and any remnant of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] still present on the planet.{{Ref/Reuse|CFDF}}
| | *[[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle]] - Plasma Rifle |
| | *[[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword]] - Energy Sword |
| | *[[Type-51 Carbine]] - Covenant Carbine |
| | *[[Type-50 Sniper Rifle System]] - Particle Beam Rifle |
| | *[[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon]] - Fuel Rod Gun |
| | *[[Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon]] - Plasma Cannon |
| | *[[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol]] - Plasma Pistol (only used by Grunts and Minor Elites) |
| | *[[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher]] - Needler (only used by Grunts and certain Elite ranks) |
| | *[[Energy Stave]] - (used only by Honor Guards in Halo 2) |
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| In 2559, 'Vadam would participate in the [[High Gathering]] where he would propose the [[Concert of Worlds]],{{Ref/Reuse|outchapt1}} as a means of unifying the Sangheili. As well, [[Oath Warden]] [[Crei 'Ayomuu]] would inform Thel 'Vadam of a potential [[Divine Hand|anti-Guardian weapon]] located on [[Netherop]].{{Ref/Reuse|outchapt2}} 'Vadam would call for aid from colonial allies and would personally [[Battle of Netherop (2559)|travel]] to the planet to begin a search for it.{{Ref/Novel|Id=outchapt4|Out|Chapter=4}}
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| [[File:HINF PrismSkybox.png|left|thumb|250px|The Swords of Sanghelios in combat with the Banished at Suban.]] | | *[[Active Camouflage]] |
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| | *[[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade]] - Plasma Grenade |
| | *[[Combat Harness|Elite Combat Harness]] |
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| With the Created severely weakened at the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]], remaining forces in the Urs system relinquished much of their control. This created a power vaccuum in the system. Although, many keeps and kaidons on Sanghelios maintained their support for the Arbiter and Swords. Other kaidons searched for different divisions of power. This allowed the [[Banished]] to move in to the system.{{Ref/Novel|Id=blood-moon|Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon}}
| | *Some human [[vehicles]] supplied by the [[UNSC]] |
| | *[[Type-26 ASG]] - Shade |
| | *[[Spectre]] - ''Halo 2'' only |
| | *[[Shadow]] - ''Halo 2'' only |
| | *[[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle]] - Ghost |
| | *[[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft]] - Banshee |
| | *[[Type-52 Troop Carrier]] - Phantom |
| | *[[Type-47 Ultra Heavy Assault Platform]] - Scarab |
| | *[[Type-25 Assault Gun Carriage]] - Wraith |
| | *[[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Artillery]] - Anti-Air Wraith |
| | *[[Seraph-class Starfighter]] |
| | *[[CCS-class Battlecruiser]] |
| | *[[Reverence-class Cruiser]] |
| | *[[Assault Carrier]] |
| | *[[Covenant Supercarrier|Supercarrier]]<ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', page 236</ref> |
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| Seeking to exploit the [[Kemuksuru]] on [[Suban]], the Banished had either taken over or created the [[Mines of Shua'ree]].{{Ref/Reuse|blood-moon}} The Swords of Sanghelios moved to support some local keeps in protecting high-value mining sites.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=230}} This resulted in a [[Battle of Suban|confrontation]] between the Swords' [[Sanghelios home defense fleet]] and Banished forces stationed at and on the moon in early [[2560]].{{Ref/Reuse|blood-moon}}{{Ref/Map|HINF|Prism}}
| | == Military Forces == |
| | === Commanders === |
| | *[[Thel 'Vadam]] ([[Arbiter (Title)|The Arbiter]]) |
| | *[[Rtas 'Vadum]] |
| | *[[Xytan 'Jar Wattinree]] (deceased before alliance with humans, (although may not have been at Joyous Exultation when the NOVA bomb went off.) Presumed fighting in other regions held by Covenant Loyalists.) |
| | *[[Voro Nar 'Mantakree]] (deceased) |
| | *[[N’tho ‘Sraom]] |
| | *[[Usze ‘Taham]] |
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| On [[2560#March|March 3, 2560]], local Swords forces at Anvil Station along with their UNSC allies were deployed to a distress call from [[Nysa]].{{Ref/Reuse|HAA}}
| | === Military === |
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| | *[[Sangheili]]- All |
| | *[[Unggoy]]- Most |
| | *[[Mgalekgolo]]- Most |
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| ==Government and politics== | | === Units === |
| ===Modern===
| | Covenant Separatist Navy: |
| {{Quote|The Arbiter's [[Fleet of Retribution|forces]] eventually consolidated their strength under a single banner, the Swords of Sanghelios, an ancient title of honor expressing the nobility of their cause: the unification of the Sangheili people.|[[Curator]] on the formation of the Swords of Sanghelios{{Ref/Reuse|Mythos144}}}}
| | *[[Fleet of Retribution]] |
| An alliance of [[Sangheili]] [[keep]]s, the Swords of Sanghelios is governed by a [[Council of Kaidons|grand council]] of [[kaidon]]s, with [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] serving as the organization's formal leader. Although it was originally formed as an alliance of convenience, the Swords effectively became Sanghelios' world government during the Blooding Years.{{Ref/Reuse|hwp sos}}
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| ===Relations===
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| ====Sangheili Colonies====
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| Several [[Sangheili colonies]] have demonstrated allegiance to the Swords of Sanghelios.{{Ref/Reuse|outchapt4}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=soi17|SOI|Chapter=17}} Two of the Swords' most loyal allies included [[kaidon]] [[Ghe 'Talot]] and his clan on [[Feldokra]], as well as the relatively new colony of [[Om'a'Varo]] through [[Olabisi Varo'dai]]s personal relationship with 'Vadam himself.{{Ref/Reuse|outchapt4}} Similarly to the settling of [[Om'a'Varo]], [[Thel 'Vadam|Thel]] guided his ally [[Rojka 'Kasaan]] and the survivors of the [[Operation: SUNSPEAR|destruction of Glyke]] to resettle on the former Human Colony of [[Carrow]] within the [[Joint Occupation Zone]].{{Ref/Novel|Env}} Other notable Sangheili colonies that chose to ally themselves with the Swords include [[Duraan]]{{Ref/Reuse|soi17}} and [[Rahnelo]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=SoI81|Halo: Shadow of Intent|Page=81 (Google Play edition)}}
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| The Swords have also charged their [[Fleet of Recalcitrant Ire|fleets]] with the protection of a number of allied resource rich worlds, as well as utilizing many of their vessels in the transport of many [[Ussans|Ussan]] refugees to [[Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CFFire|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-covering-fire|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Covering Fire|D=31|M=01|Y=2024}}
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| In addition, the [[Ascetics]] and Swords of Sanghelios enjoy a positive relationship, with [[Usze 'Taham]] acting as a liaison between them.{{Ref/Site|https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/usze-taham|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe, Characters|Page=Usze 'Taham|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/usze-taham.html|D=01|M=6|Y=2020}} At least one other member of the Ascetics served as a bodyguard for the Arbiter and was killed during the Ealen peace conference.{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE2|HEsc|Issue=2}}
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| [[File:Joint Operation 2015-06-16 01-46.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Swords of Sanghelios and Fireteam Osiris during the Battle of Sunaion.]]
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| ====Unified Earth Government====
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| {{Quote|multi=yes|q1=Arbiter's an ally, so these dead here are our brothers as far as I'm concerned.|Edward Buck|q2=Agreed. Time for payback.|Holly Tanaka|Spartans Edward Buck and Holly Tanaka during the Battle of Nuusra{{Ref/Reuse|soslevel}}}}
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| A [[Treaty of 2552|formal treaty]] was signed between the Swords and the [[Unified Earth Government]], setting up the [[Joint Occupation Zone]]s, which would be administered and defended by both the UEG and the Sangheili. In addition to joint military exercises against [[Piracy|pirates]] in the Joint Occupation Zones,{{Ref/Reuse|Catalog}} the Swords and the UNSC made a cooperative effort to restore contact with remote [[human colonies]] after the war; the corvette ''[[The Lookout]]'', crewed by UNSC and Swords personnel, embarked on such a mission in early [[2553]].{{Ref/Anthology|Fra|[[Breaking Strain]]}} Several colony worlds residing in the Joint Occupation Zone were established under joint UEG/Sangheili governance. Among these was [[Carrow]], a former Outer Colony abandoned during the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Anthology|Fra|[[Oasis]]}}
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| [[File:HINF - Emblem icon - Blades and Barbs.png|thumb|left|150px|Campaign design for Spartans working with the Swords on Suban.]]
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| The UNSC and the Sangheili worked together on archival research on Sanghelios,<ref name="C1">[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2969317_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2969317 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction'' (post 2969317)]</ref> as well as joint investigations on Covenant weaponry, such as the [[Type-33 Needler]].<ref>[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2969311_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2969311 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction'' (post 2969311)]</ref> Additionally, a [[Onyx United Research Project|major joint research project]] and [[Paxopolis|settlement]] was established by the UNSC and the Swords at [[Trevelyan]], the enormous [[shield world]] located at the former site of [[Onyx]].{{Ref/Anthology|Fra|[[Lessons Learned]]}} As part of the [[ANVIL initiative]], Sangheili military personnel train with [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]] inside the [[War Games]] simulator aboard [[Anvil Station]].<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> [[Fireteam Jorogumo]] were loaned to the Swords thanks to a treaty between the two factions.{{Ref/Reuse|blood-moon}}
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| In the wake of the Covenant War, the Swords of Sanghelios are often viewed as representing the Sangheili on the whole in their diplomatic relations with humanity.{{Ref/Reuse|glasslands}} Though some humans have mistakenly referred to them as "the Covenant".<ref>'''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'''</ref>
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| By [[2558]], the UNSC's ambassador to them was [[Rear Admiral]] [[Horatio Temkin]].{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE5|HEsc|Issue=5}}
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| ====The Jiralhanae====
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| The Jiralhanae have remained a thorn in the side of the Swords, with the [[Sangheili-Jiralhanae war]] continuing to rage on.{{Ref/Reuse|HE1}} Due to the wealth the Swords had amassed over the years following the Human-Covenant War, several Jiralhanae factions have marked them as the perfect target for raiding, leading to increased conflict. The Swords and a powerful faction of the Jiralhanae known as the [[Children of Oth Sonin]] attempted to establish an official peace between them in 2558. However, this effort was [[Attack on Ealen IV|disrupted]] by [[Vata 'Gajat]]'s [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|mercenaries]] and no peace was agreed upon.{{Ref/Comic|HEsc|Issue=2}}{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE3|HEsc|Issue=3}}
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| ====Covenant remnants====
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| The Swords of Sanghelios are opposed by and are hostile in regards to several other [[Covenant remnants|Covenant remnant factions]], such as [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]],{{Ref/Reuse|hwp sangheili}}{{Ref/Novel|LoO|Chapter=5}}{{Ref/Reuse|soslevel}} the [[Servants of the Abiding Truth]],{{Ref/Novel|Id=Out3|Out|Chapter=3}}, the previously mentioned [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group]], and recently the [[Banished]].{{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}}
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| ==Society and culture==
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| The Swords of Sanghelios look to return the Sangheili to their ancient, pre-Covenant independence and nobility.{{Ref/Reuse|hwp sangheili}} Specifically, the Swords were in pursuit of the creation of a single union of all Sangheili worlds.{{Ref/Novel|Id=outchapt2|Out|Chapter=2}} Their proposed union, would come from the Arbiter as the [[Concert of Worlds]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=outchapt1|Out|Chapter=1}}
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| In general, most of the Arbiter's followers no longer revere the Forerunners as gods.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 62'' (Google Play edition)</ref> This has provoked the anger of many of their enemies, mainly the [[Servants of the Abiding Truth]].<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 20''</ref> However, the Arbiter has never explicitly denied the Forerunners as gods, and has assured other Sangheili that they have not lost the gods.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 59''</ref>
| | Covenant Separatist Army: |
| | *[[Legion]]s attached to Separatist Navy |
| | *[[Special Warfare Group]] |
| | *[[Covenant Special Operations]] |
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| | === Other === |
| | *[[Engineers|Huragok]] (as shown in [[Halo 3: ODST]]) |
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| == Military structure == | | == Reasons for the Absence of Grunts and Hunters == |
| [[File:H5G-gruntnelitesittinginatree.png|thumb|275px|A Sangheili Storm and [[Dimkee Hotay]] on Sanghelios.]] | | *This was internally done by [[Bungie]] to avoid any possible confusion between ally and enemy, after reports that some found the [[Heretics (Faction)|Heretic]] levels in ''Halo 2'' confusing, despite the Heretics having unique armour. |
| The Swords of Sanghelios have an open military service. This means that the military isn't solely composed of male Sangheili; female Sangheili, [[Unggoy]], and [[Kig-Yar]] could also partake in the military and even achieve high ranks and titles.{{Ref/Reuse|blood-moon}}<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 24'' (Google Play edition)</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|soslevel}} Even the [[Lekgolo]] could participate.<ref>[https://www.halowaypointstore.com/p/halo_swords_of_sanghelios_premium_tee.html '''Halo Waypoint Store''' - ''Swords of Sanghelios Tee'']</ref> The decision for open service occurred following the precedent of [[Tul 'Juran]], who distinguished herself in combat alongside [[Rtas 'Vadum]]'s crew against [[Tem'Bhetek]] and his forces.<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 82'' (Google Play edition)</ref>
| | *Reassigned duties for both species, or sent to protect their homeworlds and/or [[Sanghelios]] due to the absence of the [[Elites]]. |
| | *Not seen by the player, due to the few times Separatists (not counting the Arbiter) are seen. However, this may be incorrect, as they would have been seen on the [[Shadow of Intent]] at the end of [[Floodgate]], and the other cut scenes it is featured in. |
| | *Yet another reason for the lack of Separatist Hunters and Grunts, as well as the other Elite ranks such as Honor Guards, Councilors, and Stealth is the fact that there are few allied Covenant in ''Halo 3'' to begin with. |
| | *One final reason is that they may be fighting on other planets alongside the Sangheili and humans; or still with the main Sangheili Fleet. This has some support: during the level Floodgate when Thel 'Vadam spoke with the Sangheili Major commanding the Elite force he mentions "a fleet of hundreds". It is unlikely that ''no'' Grunts or Hunters were in that fleet on other worlds. |
| | *The Separatist ships are never seen launching a full attack force in Halo 3, only sending in small strike teams of Elites due to the job that needed to be done. There is never really an opportunity for Grunts and Hunters to join the battle. |
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| Crimson and ivory,<ref>'''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''', ''page 72''</ref> or red-gold<ref name="CFAA">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/canon-fodder-1-8-16-annual-achievements/ca5fc3ce-2113-45bf-9f4e-e9990132f18b/posts?page=2#post37 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder 1-8-16: Annual Achievements'']</ref> armor indicates some form of affiliation to the Swords of Sanghelios, though there are armors painted in other colors, such as blue.{{Ref/Reuse|HE1}}
| | == Trivia == |
| | [[Image:Shipmaster Rtas 'Vadum.jpg|300px|thumb|right|[[Rtas 'Vadum]], one of the leaders of the Covenant Separatists.]] |
| | *Though the Covenant Separatists were called "Heretics" by the High Prophet of Truth, they should not be confused with the [[Heretics (Faction)|Heretic faction]] led by the [[Elite]], [[Sesa 'Refumee]] and destroyed by the [[Arbiter (Character)|Arbiter]]. If remnants of the [[Heretics]] were still around during the time of ''[[Halo 3]]'', the Separatists would be on the same side as the Heretics, since they also knew the truth about the Halo Array. |
| | *This is not necessarily the first internal dispute in the Covenant's society; when the current Arbiter was assigned to his office, he was reminded by the [[High Prophet of Mercy]] that an [[Arbiter (Rank)|Arbiter]] was necessary during the [[Taming of the Hunters]] and the [[Grunt Rebellion]], which was a conflict between the Covenant and its lowest caste, the [[Grunt]]s. |
| | *The Separatist [[Phantom]]s are green in color, quite unlike the Loyalist Phantoms, which are the same dark purple they've always been. However, this does not mean all Separatist vehicles' colors are the same color as well. During the ending of [[Floodgate]], in the beginning cutscene of the part where the Separatist Phantom and a couple of [[Warthog]]s are seen stopping in the hangar of the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'', two purple [[Banshees]] are seen farther away from the hangar. Also in the cutscene, where [[Marines]] are sitting around in the hangar with some [[Elite]]s, a [[Major Elite]] can be seen sitting on top of a purple [[Ghost]]. The Separatist Phantom is also equipped with Active Camouflage, used to cloak the dropships as they deliver Sangheili combat teams in [[Floodgate (Level)|Floodgate]] and [[The Covenant (Level)|The Covenant]]. |
| | *Some [[Zealots]] are seen in the Covenant Separatist Force, in the ''[[Halo 2]]'' levels [[Uprising (Level)|Uprising]] and [[Great Journey (Level)|Great Journey]], where you get an infinite number of them. It is unknown if there were any more [[Zealot]]s, whether these are simply commanding troops in other Theaters of Combat, filling positions vacant after the slaughter of the Council, or if they too suffered from execution by the Brutes. |
| | *The alliance between the Separatists and the [[UNSC]] was the second alliance between [[Covenant]] forces and Humans. The first was the alliance between the [[Insurrectionist]]s and [[Kig-yar]] in [[The Rubble]]. |
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| The Swords of Sanghelios also established the [[Riftborn]], a new special operations division, fully committed to joint military operations with the UNSC. These hand-selected operatives maintain a local presence on [[Anvil Station]].{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=251}}
| | == See Also == |
| | *[[Civil War of the Covenant]] |
| | *[[Covenant Loyalists]] |
| | *[[Covenant|The Covenant]] |
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| ==Military assets==
| | {{Major Factions}} |
| [[File:SwordOfHarmony.png|thumb|right|250px|A modified ''A'uzr''-pattern sword frigate, ''[[Sword of Harmony]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|CFConcert}}]]
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| The Swords of Sanghelios utilized much of the same equipment that the original Covenant used, but modified the designs due to the lack of restriction from the former Prophets. Most [[Unggoy]] used the [[Type-25 plasma pistol]],<ref name="SOI">'''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'''</ref> [[Type-54 plasma pistol]],{{Ref/Level|Id=Alliance|H5G|[[Alliance]]}} [[Type-33 Needler]],{{Ref/Reuse|C1}} and [[Type-56D needler]],{{Ref/Reuse|Alliance}} while [[Sangheili]] personnel were typically armed with the {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}},<ref name="Mythos142">'''Halo Mythos''', ''pages 142-143''</ref> {{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}},{{Ref/Reuse|outchapt1}}{{Pattern|Zubo|beam rifle}},{{Ref/Reuse|soslevel}} {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}},{{Ref/Reuse|CFAA}} {{Pattern|Elo'Nakada|concussion rifle}},<ref>[https://twitter.com/GrimBrotherOne/status/781987887726198784 '''Twitter''' - ''GrimBrotherOne'']</ref> {{Pattern|Mosa|carbine}},<ref name="HitD">'''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'''</ref> {{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} {{Pattern|Tufasumo|plasma caster}},{{Ref/Reuse|soslevel}} {{Pattern|Kelos'vaarda|storm rifle}},<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> {{Pattern|Erudo'ma'keth|pulse carbine}},{{Ref/Reuse|blood-moon}}{{Pattern|Gespu|fuel rod gun}},{{Ref/Reuse|REQs}} and the [[Type-1 energy sword]].{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} Several of their energy swords, most notably the [[Prophets' Bane]], were shaped in new designs based on pre-Covenant fashions.<ref>[https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/prophets%E2%80%99-bane.html '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Prophets' Bane'']</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''', ''page 53''</ref>
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| Like the original Covenant the [[Type-26 Banshee]] remained as the main aircraft of the faction for much of the Blooding Years.{{Ref/Reuse|REQs}} While {{Pattern|Kez'katu|Phantom}}s and {{Pattern|Taaku Xur|Spirit}}s were used by the Swords to some capacity,{{Ref/Reuse|HSOI}} {{Pattern|Ru'swum|Phantom}}s were used as the main troop transports, although these sported a green color instead of the usual purple and utilized [[active camouflage]].{{Ref/Reuse|HE1}} The Swords used orange-painted {{Pattern|Bmur'resh|Shade}}s{{Ref/Reuse|soslevel}} and {{Pattern|Upisa'weri|Shrike}}s<ref name="Shrike">[https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/shrike-turret.html '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Shrike Turret'']</ref> for static defense. As the Covenant fragmented and technology changed, the Swords began using more individualized craft. They began manufacturing Sword variants of [[Type-54 Ghost#Sword Ghost|the Type-54 Ghost]], {{Pattern|Kemu|Wraith}}, and [[D'nomlhe-pattern Banshee#Sword Banshee|D'nomlhe-pattern Banshee]], which had orange-painted plating and more durable armor than their Covenant versions.<ref name="REQs">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''REQ card descriptions''</ref> The Swords were known to also use the {{Pattern|Muv'te|anti-aircraft Wraith}} for mobile ground-to-air defense, with some units stylizing theirs in iridescent green as an homage to the [[Covenant separatists]].{{Ref/Site|Id=BH|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/bounty-hunters|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Cannon Fodder - Bounty Hunters|D=09|M=07|Y=2021}} The faction also used crimson-orange {{Pattern|Kmiro'sish|Lich}}es, {{Pattern|Mikpramu|Phantom}}s, and {{Pattern|Nuro'k Xur|Spirit}}s,
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| The Swords' naval forces are composed of multiple [[assault carrier]]s (numerous {{Pattern|Kerel|assault carrier}}s and at least one {{Pattern|Syfon|assault carrier}}), {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}s, {{Pattern|Sinaris|heavy destroyer}}s,{{Ref/Reuse|HE1}} {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}}s,{{Ref/Map|HINF|[[Prism]]}}, at least one {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}},{{Ref/Reuse|HitD}} and at least one {{Pattern|Makar|light corvette}}. The Swords have also commissioned the [[Kolaar Manufactorum]] to help continue in the creation of new {{Pattern|A'uzr|sword frigate}}s.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFConcert|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-concert-of-words|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Concert of Worlds|D=25|M=09|Y=2023}} The Swords possess the majority of the {{Pattern|Lursu|brigantine}}s in service following the Covenant War.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=271}} They also made use of other ancient Sangheili ships like {{Pattern|Hekar Taa|blockade runner}}s, {{Pattern|Rwaru|carrack}}s and {{Pattern|R'sikosh|man o' war}}s.{{Ref/Level|Id=BTS|H5G|[[Before the Storm]]}}{{Ref/Level|Id=BOS|H5G|[[Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion]]}}
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| === Units ===
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| |title-1=Fleet units|
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| *[[Sanghelios home defense fleet]]
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| *[[Fleet of Retribution]]
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| *[[Fleet of Recalcitrant Ire]]{{Ref/Reuse|CFFire}}
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| *Unidentified fleet at the [[Battle of Ealen IV]]
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| *Unidentified fleet at the [[Battle of Sunaion]]
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| |title-2=Individual ships|
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| *{{Pattern|Kerel|assault carrier}}
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| **''[[Shadow of Intent]]''
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| *{{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}
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| **''[[Pious Inquisitor]]'' {{C|stolen}}
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| *{{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}
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| **''[[Mayhem]]'' {{C|Damaged in 2555}}
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| *{{Pattern|Makar|light corvette}}
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| **''[[The Lookout]]''
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| *{{Pattern|A'uzr|sword frigate}}
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| **''[[Sword of Harmony]]'' {{c|destroyed}}
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| **''[[Sword of Conjunction]]''
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| *{{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}}
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| **''[[Bad Gas]]''
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| *{{Pattern|Hekar Taa|blockade runner}}
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| **''[[Scorrin's Blade]]''
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| *Unknown type of Cruiser
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| **''[[Swordsman (ship)|Swordsman]]''
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| *Unknown
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| **''[[Havoc]]''
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| **''[[Onslaught (ship)|Onslaught]]''
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| **''[[Revolution (ship)|Revolution]]''
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| |title-3=Aerial forces|
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| *[[Jardam Wing]]<ref name="h5genemylines">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level ''[[Enemy Lines]]''</ref>
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| *[[Lar Wing]]
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| *[[Siqtar Wing]]
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| *[[Zeshk Wing]]
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| *Jointly operated
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| **[[Amity Wing]]
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| **[[Harmony Wing]]
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| **[[Sympathy Wing]]
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| |title-4=Ground forces|
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| *[[Riftborn]]
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| File:Escalation_schism.png|A [[Sangheili Minor]] and a [[Jiralhanae Captain Major]] fighting in a [[Joint-Occupation Zone]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
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| File:Ealen IV.jpg|Swords of Sanghelios and [[Children of Oth Sonin]] ships over Ealen IV.
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| File:Thel 2558.png|Thel 'Vadam and escort on Ealen IV in 2558.
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| File:Locke&SangheiliMajor.png|A Sword of Sanghelios with Jameson Locke in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
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| File:MCC - Locke and Arbiter.png|'Vadam, Locke and their respective forces prepare to engage [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant]] forces.
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| File:Sword of Sanghelios storms ready for battle.png|Swords of Sanghelios combat-ready in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
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| File:Swords of Sanghelios defence.jpg|Two Sword of Sanghelios Storms defending the [[Elder Council Chamber]] and one Sword Wraith.
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| File:SOSE3.png|A Sangheili Storm working on formation logistics before an aerial assault on a {{Pattern|Shuul'se|Kraken}}.
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| File:SOSGrunt.png|An Unggoy Storm on Sangheilios.
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| File:SOSElite.png|A Sangheili Storm standing on guard on Sangheilios.
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| File:SOSE2.png|A Sangheili on Sangheilios.
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| File:SOSEArbiter.png| Several Sangheili alongside Thel 'Vadam on Sangheilios.
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| File:SOSEArbiter2.png|Thel 'Vadam and a Sangheili before an assault on a Kraken.
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| File:SOSArbiter.png|Thel 'Vadam on Sangheilios.
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| File:H5G-Dimkee&friends.png|Swords of Sanghelios work and relax.
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| File:H5G-SOSformation.png|The Swords of Sanghelios fleet prepares to attack Sunaion.
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| File:H5G-SunaionSoS.png|A Sangheili Storm in Sunaion during the Swords assault.
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| File:HO-Spartans&Elites1.png|Sangheili and Spartan-IVs participating in War Games together on Anvil Station in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
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| File:Kola 'Baoth.jpg|[[Kola 'Baoth]] in Swords of Sanghelios [[Sangheili Ranger|Ranger]] Armor.
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| File:Rocket League SoS Flag.png|Swords of Sangheilios flag in ''[[Wikipedia:Rocket League|Rocket League]]'' as an unlockable antenna for the base cars to use.
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| File:HINF ArbyMeeting.jpg|Early concept art for ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' depicting Thel 'Vadam meeting with [[Kelly-087]] in a Swords of Sanghelios base.
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| File:HINF RebelBaseConcept.jpg|Early concept art for ''Halo Infinite'', possibly showing the exterior of the base. Take note of the Swords of Sanghelios symbol on the side of the structure.
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| File:BattleForTheBloodMoon.jpg|Swords of Sanghelios Sangheili with Spartan [[Fireteam Jorogumo]] during the [[Battle of Suban]] in ''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]''.
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| </Gallery>
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| == List of appearances ==
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| *''[[Halo 3]]'' {{Mo|MCC}}
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| *''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' {{1st}}
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| *''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]''
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| *''[[Halo: New Blood]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''
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| *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
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| **''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition dossiers|Limited Edition dossiers]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''
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| *''[[Halo Mythos]]''
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| *''[[Halo Fractures]]''
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| **''[[Lessons Learned]]''
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| **''[[Breaking Strain]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Envoy]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' {{Im}}
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| *''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}}
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| **''[[Season 05: Reckoning]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Outcasts]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Sunrise on Sanghelios]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Anvil Accord]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Empty Throne]]''
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