Editing Unggoy Rebellion

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{{Center|This article is about the conflict in the 2400s. Other Unggoy uprisings include the [[Sixteenth Unggoy Disobedience]] and [[Yapyap's rebellion]] against the [[Banished]].}}
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|date=[[2462]]<ref name= "Encyclopedia" > '''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''pages 115 and 142''</ref> ([[39th Age of Conflict]]–[[Ages of Doubt|23rd Age of Doubt]])
|place=[[Balaho]], all throughout the Covenant empire
|result=;'''Decisive Covenant victory'''
*Unggoy forced to re-join the Covenant
*[[Balaho]] partially glassed
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|commanders1=Unknown
|commanders2=[[Unidentified Arbiter (Unggoy Rebellion)|Unidentified Arbiter]]
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|forces2=[[Covenant military]]
|casual1= Heavy
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{{Quote|Once fully provoked, the Unggoy were merciless in their violence—lashing out at all species. Their large numbers and tenacious volatility made them a suitable challenge, even for the Elites.|From the record of ''[[The Punished Deeds]]'', written by [[Unidentified San'Shyuum scribe|a San'Shyuum scribe]]<ref name="h2a terminal10">'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminal 10]]''</ref>}}
 
The '''Unggoy Rebellion''', also known as the '''Grunt Rebellion''',<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Arbiter]]''</ref> was a large-scale revolt by the [[Unggoy]] against the [[Covenant]] in [[2462]].<ref name ="Encyclopedia"/> The Unggoy Rebellion initiated the [[39th Age of Conflict]] and led to a radical restructuring of the [[Covenant military]].

==History==
[[File:H2A Terminals - Vengeful Kig-Yar.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Two Kig-Yar poisoning Unggoy infusion.]]
At the time of the rebellion, the Unggoy were the only species that were incorporated into the [[Covenant]] by force, rather than by faith or mutual beneficence. This led to many Unggoy being unsatisfied with their position within the Covenant.<ref name="h2a terminal10"/> The Unggoy Rebellion was initiated by the "Infusion Incident" when the growing [[Unggoy]] population on ''[[High Charity]]'' put pressure on the [[Kig-Yar]], with whom they shared their habitats. After many years without conflict or war, the overwhelming and constantly growing Unggoy population forced many of the Kig-Yar to relocate their homes and nests. The relocation caused stress for female Kig-Yar that were going through their incubation cycles, and Kig-Yar infant mortality rose on ''High Charity'' and the birth rate declined.<ref name="ch150">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''pages 150-152''</ref>

In an effort to exact revenge, some of the more radical Kig-Yar [[shipmaster]]s poisoned the Unggoy [[infusion]] resources, recreational narcotics used in the Unggoy's portable methane supplies, on Kig-Yar-controlled vessels and in the [[lower districts]] of ''High Charity''. This made the contaminated males sterile, escalating the conflict between the two species. An Unggoy distillers' union brought the case to the Covenant [[Ministry of Concert]], believing the contamination of the infusion was caused by faulty atmospheric controls. Seemingly trivial in nature, the case was to be dealt with by one of the Ministry's [[junior staffer]]s, [[Prophet of Truth|Ord Casto]]. Casto investigated the case and uncovered the Kig-Yar's deeds. Casto brought his evidence before the [[Minister of Concert]] and recommended stiff penalties for all Kig-Yar involved. However, the matter was dismissed by the Minister, who was willing to accept several thousand sterile Unggoy and did not wish to upset the entire Kig-Yar race. The offending Kig-Yar were not imprisoned and the shipmasters were simply fined for damages. After the Ministry of Concert repaired and assessed the Kig-Yar vessels, they were brought back into service. Ord Casto, feeling that the case was not properly solved, submitted a formal complaint to the Ministry. The Minister ignored the complaint, citing that the Unggoy would quickly recuperate their losses and threatened to impede the progress of Casto's political career.<ref name="ch150"/>

[[File:H2A Terminals - Balaho glassed.jpg|thumb|250px|Unggoy watch as Balaho is partially glassed.]]
The case eventually escalated and became the largest of many smaller grievances that the Unggoy faced in their service with the Covenant.<ref name="ch150"/> Outraged at the case's results and its lack of attention, the Unggoy began to attack, not only the Kig-Yar but, all other races in the Covenant. Conflict spread throughout the lower districts of ''High Charity'', as [[Sangheili]] and Kig-Yar forces attempted to quell the Unggoy Rebellion. However, the species' large numbers and tenacious behavior made the Unggoy very difficult to defeat. The rebellion forced the [[Hierarchs]] of the [[Covenant High Council]] to instate an [[Arbiter]]. [[Unidentified Arbiter (Unggoy Rebellion)|This Arbiter]] made the decision to [[glass]] the Unggoy homeworld, [[Balaho]], with a [[Covenant fleet]]. The Unggoy within the lower districts of ''High Charity'' were forced to watch as {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s began to glass Unggoy tribes on the planet. Horrified at the turn of events, the Unggoy surrendered. The Covenant fleet ended the glassing, leaving Balaho largely intact.<ref name="h2a terminal10"/><ref name="ch150"/> Although the Unggoy cared little for Balaho itself, they were unwilling to lose the large amounts of potential breeding partners on the planet.<ref> '''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 308'' (2011 edition)</ref> The Arbiter returned to ''High Charity'' and the surviving Unggoy in the holy city were absolved from their acts during the rebellion.<ref name="h2a terminal10"/><ref name="ch150"/>

==Aftermath==
[[File:H2A Terminals - UR Arbiter 3.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The Unggoy submit to the Arbiter.]]
The end of the Unggoy Rebellion ushered in the [[Ages of Doubt|23rd Age of Doubt]]. The war showed that when properly motivated, the [[Unggoy]] could be vicious, determined, and competent fighters—especially in close-quarters combat. Despite the lack of individual skill, the fact of the matter was that the Unggoy had the tenacity and numbers to hurl themselves and take down the [[Sangheili]]; were it not for the [[Covenant]] threatening to [[glass]] Balaho the Unggoy would have most likely stood a viable chance as their sheer numbers would just overwhelm the other Covenant forces.<ref name="Encyclopedia"/><ref name="ch150"/> Following their warrior tradition, the Sangheili commanders who had defeated the uprising quickly forgave the surviving Unggoy fighters and awarded them for their courage and "warrior spirit".<ref> '''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 121'' (2011 edition)</ref> The Sangheili provided them with significantly better training and equipment. The Sangheili allowed the Unggoy to have access to Covenant weaponry, which the Unggoy had previously been forbidden from using. The Sangheili also integrated the Unggoy into formerly Sangheili-only units, elevating them from unarmed cannon fodder to true infantry forces. However, the war kept the Unggoy in a lowly position within the Covenant. Additionally, despite gaining many new rights, the Unggoy's representation on the High Council by the [[Ministry of Concert]] remained largely powerless.<ref> '''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 151'' (2011 edition)</ref> Although some [[San'Shyuum]] continued to doubt the loyalty of the Unggoy, they complied with the Sangheili's decision since the [[Writ of Union]] stated that all security matters were to be governed by the Sangheili.<ref name="Encyclopedia"/><ref name="ch150"/>

The rebellion led to the dismissal of the [[Minister of Concert]], who had refused to properly investigate the Infusion Incident that led to the Unggoy Rebellion. The Minister position was succeeded by the future [[Prophet of Tolerance|High Prophet of Tolerance]], who would promote better relations between all members of the Covenant species.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 264''</ref>

==Gallery==
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File:H2A Terminals - Lower districts toxic.jpg|The lower districts are poisoned.
File:H2A Terminals - Damaged lower districts.jpg|The lower districts are damaged in the battle.
File:H2A Terminals - Damaged Balaho.jpg|Balaho is partially glassed.
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{Fm}}
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'' {{Im}}
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminals]]'' {{1st}}

==Sources==
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==See also==
*[[Sixteenth Unggoy Disobedience]]

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[[Category:Unggoy culture]]
[[Category:Covenant Victories]]