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{{Title infobox
{{Title infobox
|name=Kaidon
|name=Kaidon
|image=[[File:Sangheili Clan Leader.jpg|300px]]
|image=[[File:HWG MoramKaidon.png|300px]]
|type=Head of government
|type=Head of government
|government=[[Sangheili]] city-states
|government=[[Sangheili]] city-states
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*[[Levu 'Mdama]]
*[[Levu 'Mdama]]
*[[Rojka 'Kasaan]]
*[[Rojka 'Kasaan]]
*[[Thav 'Sebarim]]
}}
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==Overview==
==Overview==
Kaidons are elected by a panel of their clan's [[elder]]s. After the kaidon has taken office, any elder who disagrees with the crowning of the new leader sends assassins to kill him or challenges the kaidon himself, as a form of testing whether the new leader is worthy of ruling the clan.<ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 171''</ref> Should the assassins fail, the sender is typically executed. However, if the kaidon is killed, no action is taken against the elder, as the Sangheili believe that a kaidon who cannot defend himself is unworthy of leadership.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 92''</ref> Any [[Treason|treasonous]] or disloyal individual that lived in the state that the kaidon governed could be executed by the kaidon.<ref>'''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''', ''page 47''</ref>
Kaidons are elected by a panel of their clan's [[elder]]s. After the kaidon has taken office, any elder who disagrees with the crowning of the new leader sends assassins to kill him or challenges the kaidon himself, as a form of testing whether the new leader is worthy of ruling the clan.<ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 171''</ref> Should the assassins fail, the sender is typically executed. However, if the kaidon is killed, no action is taken against the elder, as the Sangheili believe that a kaidon who cannot defend himself is unworthy of leadership.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 92''</ref> Any [[treason]]ous or disloyal individual that lived in the state that the kaidon governed could be executed by the kaidon.<ref>'''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''', ''page 47''</ref>


Kaidons, despite being political rulers, are very active in the military, even leading long campaigns into enemy territory, leaving the elders to rule in his stead.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 94''</ref> Although a kaidon may be protected by numerous armed guards, the kaidon typically removes any threats himself to show that he is a capable leader. A kaidon typically arms himself with an [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] and may wield a ranged weapon, such as a [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]], as a sidearm. Kaidon is a life-long rank, so the next kaidon is crowned only after the current kaidon dies.{{Ref/Reuse|cp89}} In accordance with Sangheili tradition, only males can attain the title of kaidon. As female offsprings of a kaidon are unable to claim their fathers' lands and possessions, other kaidons might contest for a daughter's inheritance by attempting to secure their hand in marriage, either to themselves or to one of their sons. Sangheili history is filled with instances where kaidon daughters rejected suitors and fought them off for years, such as in the case of the [[Gray Maiden of Konar]]. Such daughters are given the noble title of [[Scion]].<ref name="soi19">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 19'' (Google Play edition)</ref>     
Kaidons, despite being political rulers, are very active in the military, even leading long campaigns into enemy territory, leaving the elders to rule in his stead.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 94''</ref> Although a kaidon may be protected by numerous armed guards, the kaidon typically removes any threats himself to show that he is a capable leader. A kaidon typically arms himself with an [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] and may wield a ranged weapon, such as a [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]], as a sidearm. Kaidon is a life-long rank, so the next kaidon is crowned only after the current kaidon dies.{{Ref/Reuse|cp89}} In accordance with Sangheili tradition, only males can attain the title of kaidon. As female offsprings of a kaidon are unable to claim their fathers' lands and possessions, other kaidons might contest for a daughter's inheritance by attempting to secure their hand in marriage, either to themselves or to one of their sons. Sangheili history is filled with instances where kaidon daughters rejected suitors and fought them off for years, such as in the case of the [[Gray Maiden of Konar]]. Such daughters are given the noble title of [[Scion]].<ref name="soi19">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 19'' (Google Play edition)</ref>     
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*[[Tulum 'Juranai]] – Former kaidon of the largest settlement on the colony [[Rahnelo]].<ref name="soi18">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 18'' (Google Play edition)</ref>
*[[Tulum 'Juranai]] – Former kaidon of the largest settlement on the colony [[Rahnelo]].<ref name="soi18">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 18'' (Google Play edition)</ref>
*[[Gerdon 'Hilot]] - Former kaidon of the city-state of [[Hilot]].<ref name="lessonslearned">'''[[Halo: Fractures]]''', "[[Lessons Learned]]", ''page 23-24''</ref>
*[[Gerdon 'Hilot]] - Former kaidon of the city-state of [[Hilot]].<ref name="lessonslearned">'''[[Halo: Fractures]]''', "[[Lessons Learned]]", ''page 23-24''</ref>
*[[Thav 'Sebarim]] - Kaidon of [[Malaston keep]] who later joined [[The Banished]]. Killed by [[John-117]] on [[Installation 07]] in [[2560]].
*[[Thav 'Sebarim]] - Kaidon of [[Malaston keep]] who later joined the [[Banished]]. Killed by [[John-117]] on [[Installation 07]] in [[2560]].{{Ref/Quest|Id=Hi|HI|Connections|Thav 'Sebarim}}
*[[Ghe 'Talot]] - A powerful Kaidon on [[Feldokra]] and ally to the [[Swords of Sanghelios]]. Killed by the [[Defenders of the Sanctum]] during the [[Battle of Netherop (2559)]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=OC18|HOut|Chapter=18}}


===Existing===
===Existing===
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[Eric Nylund]]'s ''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx'' makes references to "Major Domo Sangheili".<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 349''</ref> As a "[[Wikipedia:Majordomo|majordomo]]" is the head (or acting head) of a household, it could be that this was an early concept for the kaidon or [[elder]] titles introduced in ''Halo: The Cole Protocol''.
[[Eric Nylund]]'s ''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx'' makes references to "Major Domo Sangheili".<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 349''</ref> As a "[[Wikipedia:Majordomo|majordomo]]" is the head (or acting head) of a household, it could be that this was an early concept for the kaidon or [[elder]] titles introduced in ''Halo: The Cole Protocol''.
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HM-Thel.png|Kaidon Thel 'Vadam in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''.
File:HINF ThavOnPatrol.jpg|Kaidon Thav 'Sebarim in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HTV-elite kaidon.jpg|A Kaidon in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''.
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''
**''[[Contact]]''
**''[[Unbound]]''
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]''
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]'' {{Mo}}


==Sources==
==Sources==

Latest revision as of 08:25, October 20, 2024

Kaidon
Ripa 'Moramee is brought before the kaidon of Moram.
Political information

Type:

Head of government

Government:

Sangheili city-states

Duties:

Rule of a Sangheili state

Headquarters:

Head keep

Historical information

Notable individuals:

 

Kaidon, or "lord",[1] is a meritocratic rank held by the head of a Sangheili state. Kaidons are chosen by a council of elders from their state.[2]

Overview[edit]

Kaidons are elected by a panel of their clan's elders. After the kaidon has taken office, any elder who disagrees with the crowning of the new leader sends assassins to kill him or challenges the kaidon himself, as a form of testing whether the new leader is worthy of ruling the clan.[3] Should the assassins fail, the sender is typically executed. However, if the kaidon is killed, no action is taken against the elder, as the Sangheili believe that a kaidon who cannot defend himself is unworthy of leadership.[4] Any treasonous or disloyal individual that lived in the state that the kaidon governed could be executed by the kaidon.[5]

Kaidons, despite being political rulers, are very active in the military, even leading long campaigns into enemy territory, leaving the elders to rule in his stead.[6] Although a kaidon may be protected by numerous armed guards, the kaidon typically removes any threats himself to show that he is a capable leader. A kaidon typically arms himself with an energy sword and may wield a ranged weapon, such as a plasma pistol, as a sidearm. Kaidon is a life-long rank, so the next kaidon is crowned only after the current kaidon dies.[2] In accordance with Sangheili tradition, only males can attain the title of kaidon. As female offsprings of a kaidon are unable to claim their fathers' lands and possessions, other kaidons might contest for a daughter's inheritance by attempting to secure their hand in marriage, either to themselves or to one of their sons. Sangheili history is filled with instances where kaidon daughters rejected suitors and fought them off for years, such as in the case of the Gray Maiden of Konar. Such daughters are given the noble title of Scion.[7]

Kaidons reside within a High Room, located in the kaidon's own keep. The keep that the kaidon lives in is considered the head keep of the state, with there being numerous client keeps controlled by clan elders. A kaidon meets with the elders of the state's client keeps within an assembly house located inside the head keep where matters concerning the state are discussed.[8]

The Refuge was also led by a kaidon. After Kaidon Ussa 'Xellus was forced to leave his state on Sanghelios, he continued to lead the Refuge as its kaidon. After Ussa's death, the Refuge continued to be led by a kaidon by members of the Xellus clan. In the event of a kaidon's absence, another high-ranking Sangheili could be given the "necklace of rank" and serve as the "acting kaidon".[9] During Bal'Tol 'Xellus' term as kaidon, Oska 'Meln challenged his authority and led a rebellion throughout different sections of the Refuge. 'Meln declared himself the kaidon and told his followers that 'Xellus was a "false kaidon".[10]

Known kaidons[edit]

Deceased[edit]

Existing[edit]

Trivia[edit]

Eric Nylund's Halo: Ghosts of Onyx makes references to "Major Domo Sangheili".[23] As a "majordomo" is the head (or acting head) of a household, it could be that this was an early concept for the kaidon or elder titles introduced in Halo: The Cole Protocol.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, page 150
  2. ^ a b Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 89
  3. ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 171
  4. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 92
  5. ^ Halo: Broken Circle, page 47
  6. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 94
  7. ^ Halo: Shadow of Intent, page 19 (Google Play edition)
  8. ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 53
  9. ^ Halo: Broken Circle, page 278
  10. ^ Halo: Broken Circle, page 272
  11. ^ a b Halo: Shadow of Intent, page 22 (Google Play edition)
  12. ^ Halo: Broken Circle, page 46
  13. ^ Halo: Broken Circle, page 203
  14. ^ a b Halo: Shadow of Intent, page 18 (Google Play edition)
  15. ^ a b Halo: Fractures, "Lessons Learned", page 23-24
  16. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign mission Connections: Thav 'Sebarim
  17. ^ Halo: Outcasts, chapter 18
  18. ^ a b Halo: Glasslands, page 59
  19. ^ Halo Wars: Genesis
  20. ^ Halo: The Thursday War, page 441
  21. ^ Halo: Broken Circle, page 206
  22. ^ a b Halo: Envoy, page 372
  23. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 349

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