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Despite the bureaucratic nature of his work, Mken 'Scre'ah'ben was a venturesome figure, preferring to oversee ground battles up close rather than from the safety of an orbiting ship.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 8''</ref> Unlike most San'Shyuum, Mken did not require the use of an [[anti-gravity chair]] at all times and enjoyed exercising his muscles by standing or walking. The Prophet of Inner Conviction was very patient and was very capable of suppressing his anger or personal opinions in front of higher-ranking San'Shyuum.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 73''</ref> Mken occasionally indulged in self-deprecating humor among subordinates to lighten the mood.<ref name="bc84">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 84''</ref> As the Prophet of Inner Conviction, he often had to limit himself on how he expressed his emotions.<ref name="bc88"/> He cared deeply for his spouse, [[Cresanda]], and enjoyed intimacy with her. He also reluctantly chose to save [[Burenn]], knowing that the Forerunner [[Luminary]] would likely be destroyed if he did so.<ref name="bc146"/> Unlike most San'Shyuum of his time, Mken also held a begrudging respect for the Sangheili, particularly [[Ussa 'Xellus]], due to the latter's tactical intelligence.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 14''</ref> Unlike most members of the Covenant, Mken did not consider Ussa a coward when he fled [[Sanghelios]], but believed the Sangheili insurgent was establishing a larger scheme.<ref name="bc44"/> | Despite the bureaucratic nature of his work, Mken 'Scre'ah'ben was a venturesome figure, preferring to oversee ground battles up close rather than from the safety of an orbiting ship.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 8''</ref> Unlike most San'Shyuum, Mken did not require the use of an [[anti-gravity chair]] at all times and enjoyed exercising his muscles by standing or walking. The Prophet of Inner Conviction was very patient and was very capable of suppressing his anger or personal opinions in front of higher-ranking San'Shyuum.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 73''</ref> Mken occasionally indulged in self-deprecating humor among subordinates to lighten the mood.<ref name="bc84">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 84''</ref> As the Prophet of Inner Conviction, he often had to limit himself on how he expressed his emotions.<ref name="bc88"/> He cared deeply for his spouse, [[Cresanda]], and enjoyed intimacy with her. He also reluctantly chose to save [[Burenn]], knowing that the Forerunner [[Luminary]] would likely be destroyed if he did so.<ref name="bc146"/> Unlike most San'Shyuum of his time, Mken also held a begrudging respect for the Sangheili, particularly [[Ussa 'Xellus]], due to the latter's tactical intelligence.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 14''</ref> Unlike most members of the Covenant, Mken did not consider Ussa a coward when he fled [[Sanghelios]], but believed the Sangheili insurgent was establishing a larger scheme.<ref name="bc44"/> | ||
Mken 'Scre'ah'ben was interested in learning about the history and topography of [[Janjur Qom]], the San'Shyuum homeworld. He also enjoyed the sensation that occurred when a ship entered [[slipspace]].<ref name="bc84"/> Like many Prophets, his spiritual title of the Prophet of Inner Conviction was ironic, as he had begun to question the validity of the "Great Journey" to an increasing degree as he investigated Forerunner relics, thus lacking true inner conviction.<ref name="HBC 1"/> Although he was aware that the [[Halo Array]] existed, he believed that the installations sounded like weapons rather than the way to begin the Great Journey.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 61''</ref> | Mken 'Scre'ah'ben was interested in learning about the history and topography of [[Janjur Qom]], the San'Shyuum homeworld. He also enjoyed the sensation that occurred when a ship entered [[slipspace]].<ref name="bc84"/> Like many Prophets, his spiritual title of the Prophet of Inner Conviction was ironic, as he had begun to question the validity of the "Great Journey" to an increasing degree as he investigated Forerunner relics, thus lacking true inner conviction. This was something he himself noticed, though at various points in his life, such as when he found the Luminary, he was inwardly convinced of the Forerunners' holiness.<ref name="HBC 1"/> Although he was aware that the [[Halo Array]] existed, he believed that the installations sounded like weapons rather than the way to begin the Great Journey.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 61''</ref> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||