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A '''minister''' is the head of a government ministry. The title is used by both the [[Unified Earth Government]] and the [[Covenant]].
{{Disambig header|the political title|the human [[Inner Colony]]|Minister (planet)}}
A '''minister''' is a politician that heads a government ministry. The title is used by both the [[Unified Earth Government]] and the [[Covenant]].


==Covenant ministers==
==Covenant ministers==
Since [[San 'Shyuum]] are the only species entitled to hold civilian government positions, the position of minister is held exclusively by Prophets. Each of the separate Covenant Ministries is headed by its own Minister, with a Vice-Minister serving as a second-in-command. Examples of this are the [[Prophet of Truth|Minister of Fortitude]] and the [[Prophet of Regret|Vice-Minister of Tranquility]]. There are also differences between the different Minister's equipment. The Minister of Fortitude had a [[Gravity Throne]] with a cushion and probably more features untold. His Vice-Minister of Tranquility also had a throne, but is only equipped with a hard metal seat. The power and comfort of these thrones are a reflection of rank. Lower ranking Prophets were forced to group together, combining the power of their chairs, while full Ministers and higher had thrones capable of individual transport.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 149''</ref>
Since [[San'Shyuum]] were the only species entitled to hold civilian government positions, the position of minister was held exclusively by Prophets. Each of the Covenant ministerial bodies were headed by its own minister, and each minister represented their ministry on the [[High Council]], serving as a High Councilor. A [[Vice Minister|vice minister]] served as a direct subordinate and deputy to each minister. In the event of a minister's absence, a vice minister would substitute in for them during High Council sessions.<ref name="ch153">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''pages 153-154''</ref> When a minister proved to be unable to accomplish their duties—by pursing their own personal agenda rather than carrying out their ministerial function, for example—or ignored their responsibilities, the minister could be dismissed.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 264''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 162''</ref> In war, the weapons deployed by a [[Covenant fleet]] depended almost entirely on the ministers responsible for fleet logistics and weapon procurement, occasionally with no other reason other than aesthetic purposes.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/shade '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Shade Turret'']</ref> Ministers were permitted to use powerful [[anti-gravity chair]]s capable of individual flight.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 149''</ref> Their chairs were armed with a powerful assault cannon that allowed the minister to defend themselves.<ref>'''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''', ''page 112''</ref> Some ministers assigned themselves to a fleet, such as the [[Minister of Etiology]] assigning himself to the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]].<ref name="hgn">'''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''', ''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Uprising]]''', ''[[Halo: Uprising Issue 4|Issue 4]]''</ref> A minister could have possessed several other titles, including [[High Lord]] and [[Lesser Prophet|Prophet]].<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 18''</ref>


Ministers have private offices, situated on top of large towers, with room for only one. This was used to send a message to members of the Covenant that "there was only room for one at the top". The [[Light of Sanghelios]] serve as this office's guards.
Ministers have private offices, situated on top of large towers, with room for only one. This was used to send a message to members of the Covenant that "there was only room for one at the top". Ministers could hand-pick [[Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]] within the [[Lights of Sanghelios]] serve as their personal guards for their offices.<ref name="ch153"/> Many ministers were killed during the [[Battle of Installation 05]], as many traveled to the ring's [[Flood]]-infested surface to examine the holy object for themselves.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''', "[[Wages of Sin]]", ''pages 300-301''</ref>


===Known Covenant Ministers===
===Known Covenant ministers===
*[[R'Noh Custo|Minister of Anticipatory Security]] – Briefly held in [[850 BCE]]
*[[R'Noh Custo|Minister of Anticipatory Security]] – Briefly held in [[850 BCE]]
*[[Minister of Concert]] – Dismissed at the start of the [[Unggoy Rebellion]]; title later held by [[Prophet of Tolerance]]
*[[Minister of Concert]] – Dismissed at the start of the [[Unggoy Rebellion]]; title later held by [[Prophet of Tolerance]]
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*[[Mken 'Scre'ah'ben|Minister of Relic Safety]] – Held title in 851 BCE
*[[Mken 'Scre'ah'ben|Minister of Relic Safety]] – Held title in 851 BCE


===Known Covenant Vice-Ministers===
==UEG ministers==
*[[Prophet of Regret|Vice Minister of Tranquility]]
 
==UEG Ministers==
Ministers of the [[Unified Earth Government]] head government departments. Not all leaders of government departments are titled "Minister" however, with some, such as [[Secretary of Defense|Defense]], using the title of "Secretary".<ref>[[Halo 2]], [[Metropolis]]: [[:File:Metrosign-3.jpg|File:Metrosign-3.jpg]]</ref>
Ministers of the [[Unified Earth Government]] head government departments. Not all leaders of government departments are titled "Minister" however, with some, such as [[Secretary of Defense|Defense]], using the title of "Secretary".<ref>[[Halo 2]], [[Metropolis]]: [[:File:Metrosign-3.jpg|File:Metrosign-3.jpg]]</ref>


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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{Fm}}
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
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*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''
*''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==

Revision as of 18:03, March 7, 2015

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 There is more information available on this subject at Minister (title) on the English Wikipedia.
This article is about the political title. For the human Inner Colony, see Minister (planet).

A minister is a politician that heads a government ministry. The title is used by both the Unified Earth Government and the Covenant.

Covenant ministers

Since San'Shyuum were the only species entitled to hold civilian government positions, the position of minister was held exclusively by Prophets. Each of the Covenant ministerial bodies were headed by its own minister, and each minister represented their ministry on the High Council, serving as a High Councilor. A vice minister served as a direct subordinate and deputy to each minister. In the event of a minister's absence, a vice minister would substitute in for them during High Council sessions.[1] When a minister proved to be unable to accomplish their duties—by pursing their own personal agenda rather than carrying out their ministerial function, for example—or ignored their responsibilities, the minister could be dismissed.[2][3] In war, the weapons deployed by a Covenant fleet depended almost entirely on the ministers responsible for fleet logistics and weapon procurement, occasionally with no other reason other than aesthetic purposes.[4] Ministers were permitted to use powerful anti-gravity chairs capable of individual flight.[5] Their chairs were armed with a powerful assault cannon that allowed the minister to defend themselves.[6] Some ministers assigned themselves to a fleet, such as the Minister of Etiology assigning himself to the Fleet of Particular Justice.[7][8] A minister could have possessed several other titles, including High Lord and Prophet.[9]

Ministers have private offices, situated on top of large towers, with room for only one. This was used to send a message to members of the Covenant that "there was only room for one at the top". Ministers could hand-pick Sangheili Honor Guardsmen within the Lights of Sanghelios serve as their personal guards for their offices.[1] Many ministers were killed during the Battle of Installation 05, as many traveled to the ring's Flood-infested surface to examine the holy object for themselves.[10]

Known Covenant ministers

UEG ministers

Ministers of the Unified Earth Government head government departments. Not all leaders of government departments are titled "Minister" however, with some, such as Defense, using the title of "Secretary".[11]

Known UEG ministers

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo: Contact Harvest, pages 153-154
  2. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 264
  3. ^ Halo: Broken Circle, page 162
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint: Shade Turret
  5. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 149
  6. ^ Halo: Broken Circle, page 112
  7. ^ Halo Graphic Novel, The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor
  8. ^ Halo: Uprising, Issue 4
  9. ^ Halo: Broken Circle, page 18
  10. ^ Halo: Evolutions, "Wages of Sin", pages 300-301
  11. ^ Halo 2, Metropolis: File:Metrosign-3.jpg
  12. ^ Halo 2, Metropolis: Image:Metrosign-8.jpg
  13. ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo: Glasslands chapter 2 excerpt
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