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The '''Writ of Union''' is the founding charter of, and an oath of service to, the [[Covenant]].<ref>''[[Halo 2: Original Soundtrack]], Volume One''</ref> It was drafted as a peace treaty between the [[San'Shyuum]] and the [[Sangheili]] at the end of [[ | The '''Writ of Union''' is the founding charter of, and an oath of service to, the [[Covenant]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Original Soundtrack]]''', ''Volume One''</ref> It was drafted as a peace treaty between the [[San'Shyuum]] and the [[Sangheili]] at the end of [[War of Beginnings|dogmatic conflict]] between the two species ([[938 BCE]] to [[852 BCE]]). The document was ratified by the [[Council of Concordance]], ushering in the [[Ages of Reconciliation|First Age of Reconciliation]].<ref name="Encyclopedia">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 30''</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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The beginning of the Writ of Union is as follows:<ref name="contact">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 148''</ref><ref name="makingH2">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4l0sJqnIU8&feature=youtu.be&t=4m36s ''' | The beginning of the Writ of Union is as follows:<ref name="contact">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 148''</ref><ref name="makingH2">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4l0sJqnIU8&feature=youtu.be&t=4m36s '''YouTube''': ''Cutting Room Floor Cinematics''] @4:36</ref> | ||
{{Article Quote|So full of hate were our eyes | {{Article Quote|So full of hate were our eyes | ||
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**''[[The Return]]'' {{Mo}} | **''[[The Return]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' | *''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 20:57, November 3, 2015
- "The Writ of Union is written—it cannot be unwritten."
- — Ancient Covenant declaration[1]
The Writ of Union is the founding charter of, and an oath of service to, the Covenant.[2] It was drafted as a peace treaty between the San'Shyuum and the Sangheili at the end of dogmatic conflict between the two species (938 BCE to 852 BCE). The document was ratified by the Council of Concordance, ushering in the First Age of Reconciliation.[3]
Overview
Part of the defining union between the San'Shyuum and the Sangheili was the division of labor it created: the San'Shyuum would serve as the Covenant's religious leaders and scientists, studying Forerunner technology and seeking how to use the Halo Array to initiate the Great Journey, which would propel the faithful to join the Forerunners in a state of divine transcendence. In return for sharing this knowledge, the Sangheili would serve as the San'Shyuum's protectors and warriors, using weapons and technology developed by the San'Shyuum, and having total control over all security matters. As the Covenant expanded and incorporated other races, they were made soldiers under the Sangheili.
The oath
The beginning of the Writ of Union is as follows:[4][5]
Behind the scenes
An unused stanza of the Writ of Union was present in an early script for Halo 2. It is unclear whether this part of the Writ is canon.
List of appearances
- Halo 2 (First appearance)
- Halo: Contact Harvest
- Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe
- The Return (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Broken Circle
- Halo 2: Anniversary
- Halo 5: Guardians (Mentioned only)
Sources
- ^ Halo: Broken Circle, Excerpt
- ^ Halo 2: Original Soundtrack, Volume One
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 30
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 148
- ^ YouTube: Cutting Room Floor Cinematics @4:36
