Editing Talk:Jul 'Mdama's Covenant

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== Name ==

The new Canon Fodder confirms that this faction is just called the "Covenant" by Jul and his forces. Since that is the official name, should we rename this article "Covenant (Jul 'Mdama's faction)" or something of the like, or is the current name fine enough. - [[User:NightHammer|NightHammer]] ([[User talk:NightHammer|talk]]) 18:16, 1 May 2015 (EDT)

:That could work, and/or list the original Covenant as "Covenant Empire" or "Covenant (empire)" perhaps. - [[User:DarkAuk|DarkAuk]] ([[User talk:DarkAuk|talk]]) 18:26, 1 May 2015 (EDT)

:: *sigh* the Covenant. Really? Damn it, that just doesn't sit well with me. Surely they could have come up with something more inventive like the Swords of Sanghelios for Thel's faction. Plus it messes with the original Covenant's name. Hell, I would have been happy with the 'New Covenant.' But alas, it isn't up to me :( [[User:SLiD1nG Pr0Xy|SLiD1nG Pr0Xy]] ([[User talk:SLiD1nG Pr0Xy|talk]]) 20:03, 1 May 2015 (EDT)
::: Does it really change anything? Remember [[Zef 'Trahl]]'s words: "A hundred warlords claim they rule the Covenant, but each merely rules a small faction". The fact that they use the term "[[Covenant]]" over [[Covenant remnants]] is no big revelation. It's been established ever since we learned the concept. I see no reason to change the name. From my reading, it doesn't really change anything. Heck, in our article on the [[Swords of Sanghelios]], it outright says that Jul's faction considers itself the legitimate successor to the Covenant. -- [[User:SFH|SFH]] ([[User talk:SFH|talk]]) 20:41, 1 May 2015 (EDT)

:Perhaps just "Jul 'Mdama's Covenant". Leave out the faction part? Either that or we could just leave it as it is as I'm not sure about something like "Covenant (Post-war)".[[User:Sith Venator|<span style="color:green">Sith-venator Wavingstrider</span>]] [[File:Fett helmet.jpg|20px]] ([[User talk:Sith Venator|<span style="color:blue">Commlink</span>]]) 20:43, 1 May 2015 (EDT)

::"Covenant (Post-war)" may be a more apt title for the Covenant remnants page, since it appears that all the separate factions are still considered part of a Covenant "bloc", while "Jul 'Mdama's Covenant" would more accurately describe this faction without creating a notion that it is the only group calling itself the "Covenant" in the post-war era.--[[User:Cyrannian|Cyrannian]] ([[User talk:Cyrannian|talk]]) 22:28, 1 May 2015 (EDT)

:::Man, I really wish Grim just went with "New Covenant" or something (or at least told us what the UNSC calls Jul's faction). I'd love to get rid of the "faction" part in the name. "Jul 'Mdama's Covenant" might be the best at the moment, but then it kind of feels pointless since this is still a Covenant faction and the current title already accurately describes that. So, like I said, perhaps leaving as it is is the best idea for now, unless anyone has a better idea. - [[User:NightHammer|NightHammer]] ([[User talk:NightHammer|talk]]) 23:51, 1 May 2015 (EDT)

::::Yeah, I agree with NightHammer. I think we should leave it for now. The New Covenant would have been great... - [[User:SLiD1nG Pr0Xy|SLiD1nG Pr0Xy]] ([[User talk:SLiD1nG Pr0Xy|talk]]) 00:36, 2 May 2015 (EDT)

It does strike me as an odd choice. The Prophets are not part of Jul's faction, so who do the Sangheili have a Covenant with? Jul doesn't seem to have much regard for the non-Sangheili members of his group, and he doesn't follow the Great Journey. Neither do they now believe the Halos will cause salvation. So why consider his faction the original Covenant?  "The Storm" was already a different type of name, and Specops once had some nice ideas with "Blood Covenant" and "True Covenant".

In regards to the title, we can keep it the same; it establishes that it's his group and that it's a distinct faction among others. Same reason why "Heretics" was renamed to "[[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction]]", because they're likely not the only heretics in the Covenant's history. [[User:Tuckerscreator|<span style="color:#6600cc;">'''''Tuckerscreator'''''</span>]]<sup>([[User talk:Tuckerscreator|<font color="#008000">stalk</font>]])</sup> 00:54, 2 May 2015 (EDT)

:Frankly, I've never understood the community's yearning for Jul's Covenant to have a unique name. His followers see themselves as the legitimate continuation of the original body, which is why they've never been called anything but "the Covenant" in official media, in-universe or out. Plenty of ''Waypoint'' forum-goers are acting like the name (or lack thereof) is some big revelation: It isn't. "Storm Covenant" and - *retch* - "Covenant '''R'''emnant" are nothing more than fanonyms.

:As for the article title, I agree with Tuckerscreator. Jul's faction is just of many groups identified by its members as "The Official Covenant<sup>TM</sup>", despite the ''actual'' hegemony being long gone. Nothing sets Jul's forces apart from other self-identified "Covenants" (''i.e.'' Merg Vol's) except narrative significance. The title should stay as-is. --[[User:Braidenvl|<span style="color:gray">'''''Our answer is at hand.'''''</span>]] [[File:Gravemind.svg|14px]] ([[User talk:Braidenvl|<span style="color:gray">Talk to me.</span>]]) 12:19, 2 May 2015 (EDT)

::Personally, I'm fine with the faction being called the "Covenant", as well. I was thinking it would be easier, from an editor's standpoint, if it was called something else to distinguish it from the old Covenant. Regardless, I'm fine with keeping the title as it is. - [[User:NightHammer|NightHammer]] ([[User talk:NightHammer|talk]]) 18:06, 2 May 2015 (EDT)

:::Covenant Empire (Jul 'Mdama) or something like that would be cool for me. [[User:Alertfiend|Alertfiend]] ([[User talk:Alertfiend|talk]]) 22:53, 28 August 2015 (EDT)

:::Its not an empire though. Jul's Covenant is post-war and considered a terrorist/pirate group rather than the full fledged army of the Original Covenant Empire. Two very different groups. I think the title should be left as Jul Mdama's Covenant Faction. [[User:Editorguy|Editorguy]] ([[User talk:Editorguy|talk]]) 21:10, 4 October 2015 (EDT)

I was rereading ''Halo: Escalation'' Volume 1 (#1-#6) and came across the term "Jul 'Mdama's Covenant" (on [[:File:JulMdama Escalation.jpg|this]] [[:File:Halsey Escalation.jpg|page]]). Don't misunderstand me, I know it's just used descriptively. But I feel it would be simpler and more accurate. After all, they call themselves the Covenant, so we could at least drop the 'faction' from the title. [[User:Imrane-117|Imrane-117]] ([[User talk:Imrane-117|talk]]) 14:07, 13 February 2016 (EST)

:I agree. In addition, "Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction" has also been used in official sources (can't remember the source right now, though). Regardless, I do think we should rename it. I've already started referring to the faction as "Jul 'Mdama's Covenant" on several articles. --[[User:NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">'''NightHammer'''</span>]]''<sup>[[User talk:NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">(talk)</span>]]</sup><sup>[[Special:Contributions/NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">(contribs)</span>]]</sup>'' 16:40, 13 February 2016 (EST)

The word faction in the title only takes up extra space and is not necessary since the proper name of the faction is "The Covenant". I suggest we rename it.--[[User:The Master Builder|The Master Builder]] ([[User talk:The Master Builder|talk]]) 19:07, 29 February 2016 (EST)

:If only for its redundancy as the Covenant itself is a faction should it be removed. Jul 'Mdama's organization is more or less considered by many throughout the universe itself, by the series creators, and by the fan community as the continuation or the revival of the original Covenant. {{User:Helianthus/Sig}}

::Let's put it to a vote. --[[User:Braidenvl|<span style="color:gray">'''''Our answer is at hand.'''''</span>]] [[File:Gravemind.svg|14px]] ([[User talk:Braidenvl|<span style="color:gray">Talk to me.</span>]]) 18:54, 2 March 2016 (EST)

===Votes===
*{{Neutral}} --[[User:Braidenvl|<span style="color:gray">'''''Our answer is at hand.'''''</span>]] [[File:Gravemind.svg|14px]] ([[User talk:Braidenvl|<span style="color:gray">Talk to me.</span>]]) 18:49, 2 March 2016 (EST)
*{{Support}} - Eh, I'm fine with either outcome but I think it would probably be easier once we renamed it. Really, the "faction" is just an additional descriptor. --[[User:NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">'''NightHammer'''</span>]]''<sup>[[User talk:NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">(talk)</span>]]</sup><sup>[[Special:Contributions/NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">(contribs)</span>]]</sup>'' 18:57, 2 March 2016 (EST)
*{{Support}} - Let's trim the fat.--[[User:Sith Venator|<span style="color:green">Sith Venator</span>]] [[File:Mega Blastoise.gif|20px]] ([[User talk:Sith Venator|<span style="color:blue">Dank Memes</span>]]) 18:59, 2 March 2016 (EST)
*{{Neutral}} - Per Braidenvl, either name works.--{{User:Spartacus/Sig}} 19:57, 2 March 2016 (EST)
*{{Support}} - I can get behind this. Makes it cleaner, neater. Having "faction" in the title isn't necessary.--[[File:Emblem 1.jpg|20px|bottom]][[User:Rusty-112|<span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;color:blue;">''' Rusty'''</span><span style="font-size:13pt;color:red;">'''-'''</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:13pt;color:blue;">'''112'''</span>]] [[Halopedia:Administrators|<span style="color:red; font-family:Arial">'''''Admin'''''</span>]] <sup>[[User talk:Rusty-112|<font color="blue">'''comm'''</font>]]</sup> 23:26, 2 March 2016 (EST)
*{{Support}} - It's fine by me. --[[User:Jugus|<font color="MidnightBlue"><b>Jugus</b></font>]] <small>([[User talk:Jugus|<font color="Gray">Talk</font>]] | [[Special:Contributions/Jugus|<font color="Gray">Contribs</font>]])</small> 00:01, 3 March 2016 (EST)
*{{Support}} - As per my comment above. [[User:Imrane-117|Imrane-117]] ([[User talk:Imrane-117|talk]]) 00:21, 3 March 2016 (EST)

===Comments===
*Contrary to what I said a few months ago, I'm actually fine with either name. "Jul 'Mdama's Covenant" is better from a lore perspective but the current title works better in a wiki context. --[[User:Braidenvl|<span style="color:gray">'''''Our answer is at hand.'''''</span>]] [[File:Gravemind.svg|14px]] ([[User talk:Braidenvl|<span style="color:gray">Talk to me.</span>]]) 19:00, 2 March 2016 (EST)
*As a little side note I'm assuming this name change is going to apply to [[Merg Vol's Covenant faction|some nerd]] and [[Sali 'Nyon's Covenant faction|a singer's]] factions as well.[[User:Sith Venator|<span style="color:green">Sith Venator</span>]] [[File:Mega Blastoise.gif|20px]] ([[User talk:Sith Venator|<span style="color:blue">Dank Memes</span>]]) 00:43, 3 March 2016 (EST)
**It should. --[[User:Braidenvl|<span style="color:gray">'''''Our answer is at hand.'''''</span>]] [[File:Gravemind.svg|14px]] ([[User talk:Braidenvl|<span style="color:gray">Talk to me.</span>]]) 09:54, 3 March 2016 (EST)
***Agreed. --[[User:NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">'''NightHammer'''</span>]]''<sup>[[User talk:NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">(talk)</span>]]</sup><sup>[[Special:Contributions/NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">(contribs)</span>]]</sup>'' 11:17, 3 March 2016 (EST)
*Is this enough votes to change, or should we wait a bit more. --[[User:NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">'''NightHammer'''</span>]]''<sup>[[User talk:NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">(talk)</span>]]</sup><sup>[[Special:Contributions/NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">(contribs)</span>]]</sup>'' 11:17, 3 March 2016 (EST)

== Final Stand ==

The Covenant did not evade Sanghelios after the battle of Kamchatka. They were already there. A huge bunch of Jul's storm Sangheili comes from Sanghelios and his fleet was in the Urs system and his troops on Sanghelios as shown in Escalation, the Absolute Record arc. Jul 'Mdama's Covenant had a presence on Sanghelios and as stated in Canon Fodder "what's Urs is ours" the Arbiter has beaten them to a single stronghold by October 27th 2558.--[[User:The Master Builder|The Master Builder]] ([[User talk:The Master Builder|talk]]) 10:13, 30 September 2015 (EDT)

Jackal 1: What is happening? Why has the fleet come? 
Jackal 2: Jul 'Mdama is dead! Regroup! Attack Sanghelios! 
[[User:Alertfiend|Alertfiend]] - [[Blue Team|Team Chief]] 18:59, 1 November 2015 (EST)