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{{Quote|This is unprecedented. Unacceptable.|Special Operations Commander [[Rtas 'Vadum|Rtas 'Vadumee]]}}
{{Quote|multi=yes|q1=This is unprecedented. Unacceptable.|Rtas 'Vadumee|q2=Recommissioning the Guard was a radical step. But recent events have made it abundantly clear that the Elites can no longer guarantee our safety.|High Prophet of Truth|Conversation between [[Special Operations Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadum|Rtas 'Vadumee]] with [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]] during the changing.}}
{{Quote|Recommissioning the Guard was a radical step. But recent events have made it abundantly clear that the Elites can no longer guarantee our safety.|[[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]]}}
 
Though there were many causes for the [[Great Schism]], some old and some recent, the '''Changing of the Guard''' was the final spark that ignited the conflict.
The '''Changing of the Guard''' was a radical replacement of the [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili Honor Guards]] with the [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Jiralhanae Honor Guards]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', ''[[Limited Collector's Edition Disc (Halo 2)|Limited Collector's Edition DVD]]''</ref> It was one of many events that led to the downfall of the [[Covenant]].


==History==
==History==
After the assassination of the [[Prophet of Regret|High Prophet of Regret]] by [[John-117]], the remaining two [[Hierarchs]] claimed that the [[Sangheili]] were no longer capable of protecting the [[Hierarchs]] and subsequently reassigned the [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili Honor Guards]], replacing them instead with [[Jiralhanae]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Sacred Icon]]''</ref> This was in flagrant violation of the [[Writ of Union]], the founding document of the Covenant, and was a direct insult to the Sangheili as a people, who threatened to resign from the Covenant. In response, the Prophets declared the Elites to be traitors to the Covenant, and encouraged the other races to turn against their former commanders and remain loyal to the Prophets, igniting the Civil War.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref>
After the [[Assassination of the Prophet of Regret|assassination]] of the [[Prophet of Regret|High Prophet of Regret]] by [[John-117]], the remaining two [[Hierarchs]] made the unilateral decision to reassign the Sangheili Honor Guards, replacing them instead with [[Jiralhanae]]. While the Hierarchs claimed that the [[Sangheili]] were no longer capable of protecting them, in reality, the [[Prophet of Truth]] had abandoned Regret to his fate, in order to solidify his control over the Covenant.<ref name="SI">'''Halo 2''', campaign level, ''[[Sacred Icon]]''</ref>  
 
The Changing of the Guard sparked outrage amongst the Elites, who viewed it as an insult to their people. The High Prophet of Truth took a dismissive approach to the early rumblings of discontent, deeming the event merely an "exchange of hats".{{Ref/Reuse|SI}} However, not only had the Hierarchs made the decision without consulting the [[High Council]], but the order itself was in flagrant violation of the [[Writ of Union]], the founding document of the Covenant. Subsequently, the Elites on the Council threatened to resign the entire Sangheili species from the Covenant. In response, the High Prophets declared the Sangheili to be [[Treason|traitors]] to the Covenant, and encouraged the other races to turn against their former commanders and remain loyal to the Prophets, igniting the civil war.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level, ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref>


However, the High Prophets had not foreseen the support the Sangheili still had among much of the Covenant. Many [[Unggoy]] and [[Mgalekgolo]] broke away with the Sangheili, joining the Separatists, and the conflict between them and the Loyalists began the [[Great Schism]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Uprising]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Great Journey]]''</ref>
However, the High Prophets had not foreseen the support the Sangheili still had among much of the Covenant. Many [[Unggoy]] and [[Mgalekgolo]] continued to follow their Sangheili masters and joined [[Thel 'Vadam|the Arbiter]]'s [[Fleet of Retribution]], and the conflict between them and the now Jiralhanae-led Covenant troops loyal to the Prophets began the [[Great Schism]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level, ''[[Uprising]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level, ''[[The Great Journey]]''</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]] took a dismissive approach to the early rumblings of discontent, deeming the event merely an "exchange of hats".
"[[Wikipedia: Guard Mounting|Changing of the Guard]]" is a phrase used in modern-day Britain, as well as Commonwealth countries, signifying the changing between different shifts of guards who protect the royal family and government.
*"[[Wikipedia: Guard Mounting|Changing of the Guard]]" is a phrase used in modern-day Britain, as well as Commonwealth countries, signifying the changing between different shifts of guards who protect the royal family and government.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Honor Guard Ultra Helmet.jpg|A Sangheili Ultra passes his Honor Guard armor to a Jiralhanae.
File:H2A-SanctumEntrance.jpg|The Arbiter arrives at the Sanctum as a procession of Brutes arrive to assume their new Honor Guard rank from the Sangheili.
File:H2A - Arbiter and former guardsmen.jpg|Arbiter [[Thel 'Vadamee]] walks past two Honor Guards after they are stripped of their post.
File:H2A - Brute Guardsmen.jpg|A newly-appointed Brute Honor Guard stands at the ready.
File:H2A - Rtas with Truth.jpg|Commander [[Rtas 'Vadumee]] voices the Sangheili's condemnation of the Prophets' edict.
</gallery>
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Mythos]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Age of Retribution]]'' {{mo}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


[[Category:The Covenant]]
[[Category:History of the Covenant]]

Latest revision as of 12:07, November 8, 2024

Changing of the Guard
H2A - Changing of the Guard.jpg

Conflict:

Great Schism

Date:

November 2, 2552

Location:

High Charity

Outcome:

Beginning of the Great Schism
Fragmentation of the Covenant

 

Rtas 'Vadumee: "This is unprecedented. Unacceptable."
High Prophet of Truth: "Recommissioning the Guard was a radical step. But recent events have made it abundantly clear that the Elites can no longer guarantee our safety."
— Conversation between Special Operations Commander Rtas 'Vadumee with High Prophet of Truth during the changing.

The Changing of the Guard was a radical replacement of the Sangheili Honor Guards with the Jiralhanae Honor Guards.[1] It was one of many events that led to the downfall of the Covenant.

History[edit]

After the assassination of the High Prophet of Regret by John-117, the remaining two Hierarchs made the unilateral decision to reassign the Sangheili Honor Guards, replacing them instead with Jiralhanae. While the Hierarchs claimed that the Sangheili were no longer capable of protecting them, in reality, the Prophet of Truth had abandoned Regret to his fate, in order to solidify his control over the Covenant.[2]

The Changing of the Guard sparked outrage amongst the Elites, who viewed it as an insult to their people. The High Prophet of Truth took a dismissive approach to the early rumblings of discontent, deeming the event merely an "exchange of hats".[2] However, not only had the Hierarchs made the decision without consulting the High Council, but the order itself was in flagrant violation of the Writ of Union, the founding document of the Covenant. Subsequently, the Elites on the Council threatened to resign the entire Sangheili species from the Covenant. In response, the High Prophets declared the Sangheili to be traitors to the Covenant, and encouraged the other races to turn against their former commanders and remain loyal to the Prophets, igniting the civil war.[3]

However, the High Prophets had not foreseen the support the Sangheili still had among much of the Covenant. Many Unggoy and Mgalekgolo continued to follow their Sangheili masters and joined the Arbiter's Fleet of Retribution, and the conflict between them and the now Jiralhanae-led Covenant troops loyal to the Prophets began the Great Schism.[4][5]

Trivia[edit]

"Changing of the Guard" is a phrase used in modern-day Britain, as well as Commonwealth countries, signifying the changing between different shifts of guards who protect the royal family and government.

Gallery[edit]

  • A Sangheili Ultra passes his Honor Guard armor to a Jiralhanae.

    A Sangheili Ultra passes his Honor Guard armor to a Jiralhanae.

  • The Arbiter arrives at the Sanctum as a procession of Brutes arrive to assume their new Honor Guard rank from the Sangheili.

    The Arbiter arrives at the Sanctum as a procession of Brutes arrive to assume their new Honor Guard rank from the Sangheili.

  • Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee walks past two Honor Guards after they are stripped of their post.

    Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee walks past two Honor Guards after they are stripped of their post.

  • A newly-appointed Brute Honor Guard stands at the ready.

    A newly-appointed Brute Honor Guard stands at the ready.

  • Commander Rtas 'Vadumee voices the Sangheili's condemnation of the Prophets' edict.

    Commander Rtas 'Vadumee voices the Sangheili's condemnation of the Prophets' edict.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo 2, Limited Collector's Edition DVD
  2. ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level, Sacred Icon
  3. ^ Halo 2, campaign level, Gravemind
  4. ^ Halo 2, campaign level, Uprising
  5. ^ Halo 2, campaign level, The Great Journey
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