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One of the earliest actions of this Covenant in late 2553 was to begin gathering resources on [[Sephune III]].{{Ref/Comic|HLW|Issue=2}}
One of the earliest actions of this Covenant in late 2553 was to begin gathering resources on [[Sephune III]].{{Ref/Comic|HLW|Issue=2}}
===Salvaging efforts===
[[Gek 'Lhar]] was tasked by [[Jul 'Mdama]] with securing weapons and ships for the new Covenant. In January of [[2557]], Gek and his crew ambushed the salvage crew of [[Ram Chalva]] as it was returning from a fortuitous trip to [[Mesa]]. Ram was captured and kept as a prisoner on Gek's [[war-freighter]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=h:sas|SaS}} After the capture of Chalva, Gek directed his crew to make for the world of [[Laconia]], where a {{Pattern|Sinaris|heavy destroyer}} named ''[[Radiant Perception]]'' lay untouched since the [[Human-Covenant War|war]] due to the rumored presence of many [[Mgalekgolo]] still aboard it. Gek's crew arrived at the scene just before the [[human]] [[salvager]]s of the ''[[Ace of Spades]]'' did, who had the aim of finding a certain [[log buoy]] that must be on the ship. Gek had readied eight of his Sangheili to explore the downed Covenant vessel, but they had still only gathered outside of it by the time the humans arrived and sent two of their own to covertly explore it themselves.{{Ref/Novel|SaS|10}} The two just managed to miss Gek's crew, leaving after the eight finally entered. By then, Gek was well aware of the humans presence and in order to make them reveal themselves, he released Ram Chalva but personally pursued him across the flats, all the while firing shots in his direction. The human captain, [[Rion Forge]], directed her ship to swoop in to collect Chalva and this exposed them to plasma fire from Gek's war freighter. In addition, the Sangheili secured three dropships from the ''Radiant Perception'' and sent these to bear on it as well. The humans managed to rescue Ram and escape the system regardless.{{Ref/Novel|SaS|11}}
Gek ordered a pursuit of the human {{Class|Mariner|transport ship}}. The war freighter followed it to [[Arcadia]], where it then jumped to [[slipspace]] once more based on the record of the log buoy taken from ''Radiant Perception''. The Sangheili followed them in this as well but arrived at the destination - [[Trove|a debris field]] in the [[Korinth Prior system]] — before his prey. A large piece of rock with sufficient gravity and an apparent atmosphere formed from still-active [[Forerunner]] technology on it drew his attention and he ordered to set down on it, where he then disembarked. Gek hid within the dark interior of an ancient structure and waited for the humans to arrive and come to explore the same site. Rion and an ex-Marine named [[Cade]] were ambushed by Gek, who threw Rion against a console while Cade was forced to deal with his underlings outside. Rion eyed a [[luminary]] behind Gek that he must have come by either on Laconia or there. She had been holding out for a luminary as well, but her [[translation software]] in her earpiece did not give her much hope of trying to make Gek and offer for it, as he was incensed at her very presence within a holy relic. Suddenly, [[Little Bit|a voice]] from the console drew his attention, as it had seemed to address the human, making him both awed and furious. He dodged a shot from the human, which pinged off his armor, and missed a swing of his energy sword at her as well. He ordered two of his crew with him to make for the entryway to deal with Cade, but he had enough warning to lay a thermite trap for them. Cade turned to come back where Rion was, however, and before he knew what was happening Gek had turned and plunged his sword into the human's chest. Horrified, Forge jumped on Gek's back and fired her [[M6 series]] magnum at his skull at the same time as Gek struck her across the head with his forearm. Her shot only sliced across his left eye, but it blinded him permanently in that eye. Roaring in pain, he slung her over his head and slammed her against a wall. He was going to finish her off, but she readied a grenade threateningly, signaling she was willing to kill the both of them if he approached. At this, Gek opted to leave her as is. He took the luminary and exited the structure, but not before ripping Cade's [[dog tag]]s from his corpse.{{Ref/Novel|Id=SSC16|SaS|16}}
Using the data from the ''Ace of Spades'' and Little Bit, the [[prowler]] {{UNSCShip|Taurokado}} embarked upon a mission to the debris field where it encountered a Covenant battlegroup led by Gek. The ''Taurokado'' retreated from the system following the encounter while the Covenant forces began harvesting the remnants for their own usage.<ref name="lootcrate4">''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]'', ''[[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #4]]''</ref>
On June 29, in order to complete his mission, [[343 Guilty Spark|Spark]] brought the ''Ace of Spades'' back to Trove to get an [[upgrade seed]] for the ship, unaware that the planet had been destroyed. As the salvage ship struggled to evade the Covenant, a massive UNSC fleet emerged from slipspace and opened fire on the debris field with [[nuclear weapon]]s to deny its assets to the Covenant. The nuclear weapons would blow the debris to bits and disrupt its gravity around the system's dwarf star. Whatever survived would likely be pulled into the star itself, completely eradicating the shield world. The Covenant fleet retreated into slipspace to avoid being destroyed while Spark managed to get the ''Ace of Spades'' into slipspace in time to avoid destruction as well.{{Ref/Novel|Ren|24}}


===Requiem and the Didact===
===Requiem and the Didact===
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{{Main|Requiem Campaign}}  
{{Main|Requiem Campaign}}  


Even with the Ur-Didact missing, Jul 'Mdama still retained some control over the Prometheans and Requiem, due to his alliance with the Ur-Didact. As the Didact's Hand, 'Mdama was able to push aside the majority of competing Sangheili warlords. 'Mdama managed to sway several previously neutral Sangheili worlds to his side and secretly began to make preparations for an invasion of Sanghelios. 'Mdama was unable, however, to convince the Servants of the Abiding Truth to join his Covenant. The newfound power did not come without a price, as splits within the newly combined forces exploded into violence as newcomers competed for prestige and influence. After several conflicts 'Mdama focused his attention on Requiem. He leaked his plans for Requiem to ONI, and prepared to draw the UNSC into a grinding war of attrition. This would give him the opportunity to cement his control over his Covenant and sacrifice any forces whose loyalty was suspect.{{Ref/Book|HM|Page=178}} 'Mdama's Covenant maintained a presence on Requiem in [[2558#February|February 2558]].<ref name="Departure">''Spartan Ops'', [[Departure|S101 Departure]]</ref> By that time, they had begun searching for the [[Librarian]]'s [[mind transfer|imprint]] in the hope of finding more Forerunner artifacts.<ref name="ReferenceA">''Spartan Ops'', [[Didact's Hand|S104 Didact's Hand]]</ref>
Even with the Ur-Didact missing, Jul 'Mdama still retained some control over the Prometheans and Requiem, due to his alliance with the Ur-Didact. As the Didact's Hand, 'Mdama was able to push aside the majority of competing Sangheili warlords. 'Mdama managed to sway several previously neutral Sangheili worlds to his side and secretly began to make preparations for an invasion of Sanghelios. 'Mdama was unable, however, to convince the Servants of the Abiding Truth to join his Covenant. The newfound power did not come without a price, as splits within the newly combined forces exploded into violence as newcomers competed for prestige and influence. After several conflicts 'Mdama focused his attention on Requiem. He leaked his plans for Requiem to ONI, and prepared to draw the UNSC into a grinding war of attrition. This would give him the opportunity to cement his control over his Covenant and sacrifice any forces whose loyalty was suspect.{{Ref/Book|HM|Page=178}} 'Mdama's Covenant maintained a presence on Requiem in [[2558#February|February 2558]].{{Ref/SpOps|Id=Departure|Departure}} By that time, they had begun searching for the [[Librarian]]'s [[mind transfer|imprint]] in the hope of finding more Forerunner artifacts.{{Ref/SpOps|Id=ReferenceA|Didact's Hand}}


ONI, having taken Jul 'Mdama's bait, sent all five branches of the UNSC to Requiem: [[Spartan Operations|Spartans]], [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]], [[UNSC Navy|Navy]], [[UNSC Air Force|Air Force]] and [[UNSC Army|Army]]. Jul 'Mdama's Covenant ships in orbit around the planet were swiftly defeated and scattered, due to the technological advancement of the UNSC since the end of the war.{{Ref/Reuse|Departure}} Arriving on Requiem's surface, [[Fireteam Majestic|Majestic]], [[Fireteam Crimson|Crimson]], and other [[Spartan-IV]] fireteams began to disrupt Covenant operations across Requiem and recover Forerunner artifacts for study. 'Mdama's Covenant in turn made several attempts to destroy ''Infinity''. 'Mdama's Covenant and their Promethean allies engaged in numerous skirmishes with the UNSC expeditionary force. Territories and facilities around Requiem traded hands multiple times.{{Ref/Reuse|memento}} During one such battle, [[Parg Vol]], a Sangheili terrorist, assassin and arms dealer acting as a high-ranking ground commander in 'Mdama's Covenant, was [[Assassination of Parg Vol|assassinated]] by [[Fireteam Crimson]].<ref>''Spartan Ops'', [[Catherine/Hunting Trip|S103 Hunting Trip]]</ref>
ONI, having taken Jul 'Mdama's bait, sent all five branches of the UNSC to Requiem: [[Spartan Operations|Spartans]], [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]], [[UNSC Navy|Navy]], [[UNSC Air Force|Air Force]] and [[UNSC Army|Army]]. Jul 'Mdama's Covenant ships in orbit around the planet were swiftly defeated and scattered, due to the technological advancement of the UNSC since the end of the war.{{Ref/Reuse|Departure}} Arriving on Requiem's surface, [[Fireteam Majestic|Majestic]], [[Fireteam Crimson|Crimson]], and other [[Spartan-IV]] fireteams began to disrupt Covenant operations across Requiem and recover Forerunner artifacts for study. 'Mdama's Covenant in turn made several attempts to destroy ''Infinity''. 'Mdama's Covenant and their Promethean allies engaged in numerous skirmishes with the UNSC expeditionary force. Territories and facilities around Requiem traded hands multiple times.{{Ref/Reuse|memento}} During one such battle, [[Parg Vol]], a Sangheili terrorist, assassin and arms dealer acting as a high-ranking ground commander in 'Mdama's Covenant, was [[Assassination of Parg Vol|assassinated]] by [[Fireteam Crimson]].{{Ref/SpOps|Catherine|Hunting Trip}}


'Mdama's Covenant forces discovered the Librarian's imprint at "[[Librarian's Rest]]" and set up a military base inside with 'Mdama and his lieutenant [[Gek 'Lhar]] supervising 'Mdama's Covenant's attempts at activating the imprint. Via a Forerunner [[Requiem slipspace artifacts|artifact]] which was brought onboard the ''Infinity'' by its crew, 'Mdama's Covenant managed to abduct the ship's chief scientist, [[Henry Glassman|Doctor Henry Glassman]], and forced him to work on activating the imprint. Jul told his followers that the Librarian would gift them incredible bounties spread throughout the galaxy, such as weapons and ships. During this time, 'Mdama began to discretely communicate with [[Catherine Halsey|Doctor Catherine Halsey]] via [[data pad]]s while she was aboard the ''Infinity''. To prove the truth of his words, 'Mdama purposefully led the UNSC to recover "the [[Didact's Gift]]," a [[Durance]] containing the soul of a Promethean Knight, specifically one created from a human digitized by the [[Composer]] during the [[New Phoenix Incident]]. To sell its importance, 'Mdama [[Battle of Galileo Base|attacked]] [[Galileo Base]] to supposedly get it back, taking heavy losses but succeeding in his secret true goal.{{Ref/Reuse|memento}}{{Ref/Reuse|ReferenceA}} Despite lacking adequate equipment, Glassman managed to activate the shrine which caused all Sangheili, except Jul, to bow. Glassman used this opportunity to flee, but when 'Mdama was thrown back by the shrine due to a protective shielding, the Sangheili noticed Glassman's disappearance. Meanwhile, two Sangheili were bringing the captured Spartan [[Gabriel Thorne]] to Librarian's Rest. When Glassman exited Librarian's Rest, he encountered the two Sangheili. Thorne used this as an opportunity to kill both Sangheili and the two humans [[Escape from Librarian's Rest|escaped the area]]. However, Gek picked up their trail and pursued them.{{Ref/Reuse|Switchback}}
'Mdama's Covenant forces discovered the Librarian's imprint at "[[Librarian's Rest]]" and set up a military base inside with 'Mdama and his lieutenant [[Gek 'Lhar]] supervising 'Mdama's Covenant's attempts at activating the imprint. Via a Forerunner [[Requiem slipspace artifacts|artifact]] which was brought onboard the ''Infinity'' by its crew, 'Mdama's Covenant managed to abduct the ship's chief scientist, [[Henry Glassman|Doctor Henry Glassman]], and forced him to work on activating the imprint. Jul told his followers that the Librarian would gift them incredible bounties spread throughout the galaxy, such as weapons and ships. During this time, 'Mdama began to discretely communicate with [[Catherine Halsey|Doctor Catherine Halsey]] via [[data pad]]s while she was aboard the ''Infinity''. To prove the truth of his words, 'Mdama purposefully led the UNSC to recover "the [[Didact's Gift]]," a [[Durance]] containing the soul of a Promethean Knight, specifically one created from a human digitized by the [[Composer]] during the [[New Phoenix Incident]]. To sell its importance, 'Mdama [[Battle of Galileo Base|attacked]] [[Galileo Base]] to supposedly get it back, taking heavy losses but succeeding in his secret true goal.{{Ref/Reuse|memento}}{{Ref/Reuse|ReferenceA}} Despite lacking adequate equipment, Glassman managed to activate the shrine which caused all Sangheili, except Jul, to bow. Glassman used this opportunity to flee, but when 'Mdama was thrown back by the shrine due to a protective shielding, the Sangheili noticed Glassman's disappearance. Meanwhile, two Sangheili were bringing the captured Spartan [[Gabriel Thorne]] to Librarian's Rest. When Glassman exited Librarian's Rest, he encountered the two Sangheili. Thorne used this as an opportunity to kill both Sangheili and the two humans [[Escape from Librarian's Rest|escaped the area]]. However, Gek picked up their trail and pursued them.{{Ref/Reuse|Switchback}}


Gek eventually tracked down and ambushed the pair, and a battle between the Sangheili and Spartan ensured. After gaining the upper-hand, Gek prepared to kill Thorne and Glassman, but was suddenly killed by Spartan [[Fireteam Majestic]]. Meanwhile, [[Promethean Knight]]s [[Invasion of the UNSC Infinity|invaded]] the ''Infinity'', captured Halsey, and brought her to 'Mdama at Librarian's Rest though the attempt to destroy the ship with stolen [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]]s was thwarted.<ref name="Invasion">''Spartan Ops'', [[Invasion (Spartan Ops)|S107 Invasion]]</ref> At the shrine, Halsey deactivated the shielding. She then quickly ran into the beam of light before 'Mdama.<ref name="expendable">''Spartan Ops'', [[Expendable|S108 Expendable]]</ref> Inside the shrine, Halsey met the Librarian's imprint, who offered her the two halves of the [[Janus Key]], an artifact capable of locating every piece of Forerunner technology in the galaxy. She asked her to bring it to the [[Absolute Record]] to help mankind and Halsey was subsequently ejected from the shrine. Jul immediately took the piece of the Janus Key that he had seen for himself, unaware of the second half. Suddenly, the shrine was [[Skirmish at Librarian's Rest|attacked]] by Fireteam Majestic and Spartan Commander [[Sarah Palmer]]. Palmer attempted to assassinate Halsey, but instead only wounded her in the arm. Halsey and 'Mdama were then translocated away by a Promethean Knight.<ref>''Spartan Ops'', [[Key|S109 Key]]</ref>
Gek eventually tracked down and ambushed the pair, and a battle between the Sangheili and Spartan ensured. After gaining the upper-hand, Gek prepared to kill Thorne and Glassman, but was suddenly killed by Spartan [[Fireteam Majestic]]. Meanwhile, [[Promethean Knight]]s [[Invasion of the UNSC Infinity|invaded]] the ''Infinity'', captured Halsey, and brought her to 'Mdama at Librarian's Rest though the attempt to destroy the ship with stolen [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]]s was thwarted.{{Ref/SpOps|Id=Invasion|Invasion (Spartan Ops)|EpisodeLinkText=Invasion}} At the shrine, Halsey deactivated the shielding. She then quickly ran into the beam of light before 'Mdama.{{Ref/SpOps|Id=expendable|Expendable}} Inside the shrine, Halsey met the Librarian's imprint, who offered her the two halves of the [[Janus Key]], an artifact capable of locating every piece of Forerunner technology in the galaxy. She asked her to bring it to the [[Absolute Record]] to help mankind and Halsey was subsequently ejected from the shrine. Jul immediately took the piece of the Janus Key that he had seen for himself, unaware of the second half. Suddenly, the shrine was [[Skirmish at Librarian's Rest|attacked]] by Fireteam Majestic and Spartan Commander [[Sarah Palmer]]. Palmer attempted to assassinate Halsey, but instead only wounded her in the arm. Halsey and 'Mdama were then translocated away by a Promethean Knight.{{Ref/SpOps|Key}}


The battle culminated in Jul 'Mdama sending Requiem into [[Epoloch system|the local star]] in a bid to destroy ''Infinity''. Jul 'Mdama's Covenant and the UNSC fled the planet before its destruction. While 'Mdama's Covenant suffered considerable losses, including the mercenary [[Parg Vol]] and 'Mdama's lieutenant Gek 'Lhar, they escaped with two important assets: one half of the Janus Key and Dr. Halsey, who offered to further assist 'Mdama in exchange for his help in achieving revenge. However, Halsey gave the other half of the key to Thorne, delaying their plans.{{Ref/Game|[[Spartan Ops]], [[Exodus (Spartan Ops)|Exodus]]|Id=Exodus|Quote='''Halsey:''' The UNSC just tried to execute me. So you'll need to offer something other than idle threats if you want me to help you. '''Jul 'Mdama:''' What is it you desire? '''Halsey:''' That's easy, Jul. I want revenge.}}
The battle culminated in Jul 'Mdama sending Requiem into [[Epoloch system|the local star]] in a bid to destroy ''Infinity''. Jul 'Mdama's Covenant and the UNSC fled the planet before its destruction. While 'Mdama's Covenant suffered considerable losses, including the mercenary [[Parg Vol]] and 'Mdama's lieutenant Gek 'Lhar, they escaped with two important assets: one half of the Janus Key and Dr. Halsey, who offered to further assist 'Mdama in exchange for his help in achieving revenge. However, Halsey gave the other half of the key to Thorne, delaying their plans.{{Ref/SpOps|Id=Exodus|Exodus (Spartan Ops)|EpisodeLinkText=Exodus|Quote='''Halsey:''' The UNSC just tried to execute me. So, you'll need to offer something other than idle threats if you want me to help you. '''Jul 'Mdama:''' What is it you desire? '''Halsey:''' That's easy, Jul. I want revenge.}}


After the destruction of Requiem, {{UNSCShip|Vociferous}} was given the task of tracking down Halsey and 'Mdama.{{Ref/Comic|HE|Detail=''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 1|Issue 1]]''}} In [[2558#March|March 2558]], one of 'Mdama's [[shipmaster]]s, [[Vata 'Gajat]], led a [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|mercenary force]] to attack a [[Sangheili]]-[[Jiralhanae]] peace summit on [[Ealen IV]]. 'Gajat told his human employer, [[Daniel Clayton|Captain Daniel Clayton]] of the [[New Colonial Alliance]], that he believed 'Mdama was unlikely to even notice his "moonlighting".{{Ref/Comic|HE|Detail=''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 3|Issue 3]]''}} Two weeks later he apparently abandoned 'Mdama's faction entirely{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE5|HE|Detail=''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 5|Issue 5]]''}} and was later killed during the [[Ambush at Oth Lodon]].
After the destruction of Requiem, {{UNSCShip|Vociferous}} was given the task of tracking down Halsey and 'Mdama.{{Ref/Comic|HE|Issue=1}} In [[2558#March|March 2558]], one of 'Mdama's [[shipmaster]]s, [[Vata 'Gajat]], led a [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|mercenary force]] to attack a [[Sangheili]]-[[Jiralhanae]] peace summit on [[Ealen IV]]. 'Gajat told his human employer, [[Daniel Clayton|Captain Daniel Clayton]] of the [[New Colonial Alliance]], that he believed 'Mdama was unlikely to even notice his "moonlighting".{{Ref/Comic|HE|Issue=3}} Two weeks later he apparently abandoned 'Mdama's faction entirely{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE5|HE|Issue=5}} and was later killed during the [[Ambush at Oth Lodon]].


===The Janus Key===
===The Janus Key===
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As under the hegemony's reign, the {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}} and {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}} were the mainstays of Jul 'Mdama's Covenant's vehicular ground forces as well as the {{Pattern|Karo'wark|Ghost}} and {{Pattern|Kemu|Wraith}}. The {{Pattern|Ogab'd|anti-aircraft Wraith}} was used in relatively small numbers. The [[Type-26 Banshee|T-26B Banshee]] and {{Pattern|D'nomlhe|Banshee}} were the organization's primary ground support aircraft; modifications to the T-26B and T-54 allowed them to serve in a limited exoatmospheric scouting capacity akin to the purpose-built {{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}},{{Ref/Reuse|Guardians2}}{{Ref/Book|H4EVG|Page=119}} though the [[Type-31 Seraph|Seraph]] remained the primary space fighter in 'Mdama's Covenant. The {{Pattern|Ru'swum|Phantom}} had become primary dropship in 'Mdama's Covenant. Though by October 2558 the {{Pattern|Mikpramu|Phantom}} had seemingly replaced the Type-44 Phantom. The {{Pattern|Dextro Xur|Spirit}} and {{Pattern|R'shwupa|Phantom}} were both used, but not in the same numbers as the T-44 and T-57 Phantoms. The {{Pattern|Nuro'k Xur|Spirit}} was also common by October 2558.{{Ref/Reuse|Guardians2}} The {{Pattern|Kmiro'sish|Lich}} provided ultra-heavy transport capability when needed. The faction also frequently used the {{Pattern|Gloto|Breaching Carapace}},{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVGCDropPod|H4EVG|Section=Vehicles, Non-human|Page=121 (Covenant Drop Pod)}} the [[Covenant drop pod#Multiple-occupant pod|Type-53 Squad Breaching Carapace]], and the {{Pattern|Gloto'kas|Assault Carapace}} to deploy troops from orbit. 'Mdama's forces used the {{Pattern|Rizsheda|Shade}}, {{Pattern|Mamua'uda|Shade}}, {{Pattern|Shuku|sentry turret}}s, {{Pattern|Sho'riru|Shade}}, and {{Pattern|Upisa'weri|Shrike}} for static defense, along with an unclassified type of [[Ra'aam-pattern burst cannon|stationary artillery]] and {{Pattern|Cheru|Tyrant}}s. An unknown amount of {{Pattern|Za'zayara|Harvester}}s{{Ref/Book|H4EVG|Page=140}} and {{Pattern|Shuul'se|Kraken}}s{{Ref/Reuse|Guardians2}} were used as excavation<ref name="Switchback">''Spartan Ops'', ''[[Scattered]]''</ref> and assault platforms.{{Ref/Reuse|HE16}}
As under the hegemony's reign, the {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}} and {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}} were the mainstays of Jul 'Mdama's Covenant's vehicular ground forces as well as the {{Pattern|Karo'wark|Ghost}} and {{Pattern|Kemu|Wraith}}. The {{Pattern|Ogab'd|anti-aircraft Wraith}} was used in relatively small numbers. The [[Type-26 Banshee|T-26B Banshee]] and {{Pattern|D'nomlhe|Banshee}} were the organization's primary ground support aircraft; modifications to the T-26B and T-54 allowed them to serve in a limited exoatmospheric scouting capacity akin to the purpose-built {{Pattern|Elsedda|Banshee}},{{Ref/Reuse|Guardians2}}{{Ref/Book|H4EVG|Page=119}} though the [[Type-31 Seraph|Seraph]] remained the primary space fighter in 'Mdama's Covenant. The {{Pattern|Ru'swum|Phantom}} had become primary dropship in 'Mdama's Covenant. Though by October 2558 the {{Pattern|Mikpramu|Phantom}} had seemingly replaced the Type-44 Phantom. The {{Pattern|Dextro Xur|Spirit}} and {{Pattern|R'shwupa|Phantom}} were both used, but not in the same numbers as the T-44 and T-57 Phantoms. The {{Pattern|Nuro'k Xur|Spirit}} was also common by October 2558.{{Ref/Reuse|Guardians2}} The {{Pattern|Kmiro'sish|Lich}} provided ultra-heavy transport capability when needed. The faction also frequently used the {{Pattern|Gloto|Breaching Carapace}},{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVGCDropPod|H4EVG|Section=Vehicles, Non-human|Page=121 (Covenant Drop Pod)}} the [[Covenant drop pod#Multiple-occupant pod|Type-53 Squad Breaching Carapace]], and the {{Pattern|Gloto'kas|Assault Carapace}} to deploy troops from orbit. 'Mdama's forces used the {{Pattern|Rizsheda|Shade}}, {{Pattern|Mamua'uda|Shade}}, {{Pattern|Shuku|sentry turret}}s, {{Pattern|Sho'riru|Shade}}, and {{Pattern|Upisa'weri|Shrike}} for static defense, along with an unclassified type of [[Ra'aam-pattern burst cannon|stationary artillery]] and {{Pattern|Cheru|Tyrant}}s. An unknown amount of {{Pattern|Za'zayara|Harvester}}s{{Ref/Book|H4EVG|Page=140}} and {{Pattern|Shuul'se|Kraken}}s{{Ref/Reuse|Guardians2}} were used as excavation<ref name="Switchback">''Spartan Ops'', ''[[Scattered]]''</ref> and assault platforms.{{Ref/Reuse|HE16}}


The faction's armada was composed of vessels formerly used by the Covenant hegemony. The core of 'Mdama's fleet comprised two {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s, including 'Mdama's flagship, ''[[Song of Retribution]]'' and the ''[[Breath of Annihilation]] his covenant also used CAS class assault carriers within their various different fleets across different regions of space'',<ref name="Have S'moa">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-have-s-moa ''Halo Waypoint'': ''Canon Fodder: 2-20-15'']</ref> numerous {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}}s,{{Ref/Reuse|terminal}} many {{Pattern|Maugen|armored cruiser}}s, several {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}s,his covenant used a lot of {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}} his covenant also used CPV class heavy destroyers,varric pattern heavy cruisers and also CSO class supercarriers albeit a rare sight among his forces {{Pattern|Mjern|agricultural support ship}}s,{{Ref/Reuse|HE21}} {{Pattern|Hekar Taa|blockade runner}}s, {{Pattern|Lursu|brigantine}}s, {{Pattern|Rwaru|carrack}}s and {{Pattern|R'sikosh|man o' war}}s. The ''CRS'' filled much the same role within the new Covenant's fleet as the ''CCS'' played during the war, though it is much smaller and less powerful than the latter. In addition to these staple ship types, a number of other vessels had augmented the faction's fleet on different occasions.{{Ref/Reuse|Have S'moa}} During Gek 'Lhar's time spent [[salvager|salvaging]] and pillaging for Jul 'Mdama, he commanded a [[war-freighter]].{{Ref/Novel|SaS}}
The faction's armada was composed of vessels formerly used by the Covenant hegemony. The core of 'Mdama's fleet comprised two {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s, including 'Mdama's flagship, ''[[Song of Retribution]]'' and the ''[[Breath of Annihilation]]'',<ref name="Have S'moa">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-have-s-moa ''Halo Waypoint'': ''Canon Fodder: 2-20-15'']</ref> numerous {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}}s,{{Ref/Reuse|terminal}} several {{Pattern|Maugen|armored cruiser}}s, several {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}s, at least one {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}, {{Pattern|Mjern|agricultural support ship}}s,{{Ref/Reuse|HE21}} {{Pattern|Hekar Taa|blockade runner}}s, {{Pattern|Lursu|brigantine}}s, {{Pattern|Rwaru|carrack}}s and {{Pattern|R'sikosh|man o' war}}s. The ''CRS'' filled much the same role within the new Covenant's fleet as the ''CCS'' played during the war, though it is much smaller and less powerful than the latter. In addition to these staple ship types, a number of other vessels had augmented the faction's fleet on different occasions.{{Ref/Reuse|Have S'moa}} During Gek 'Lhar's time spent [[salvager|salvaging]] and pillaging for Jul 'Mdama, he commanded a [[war-freighter]].{{Ref/Novel|SaS}}


Unlike those of the original Covenant, much of the hardware utilized by the group bore green-glowing lights, as opposed to white, blue, or purple lighting. This difference may be have been for a number of reasons, as the lighting on Covenant ships and equipment is known to vary based on factors such as the manufacturer, the era of production, and a commander's personal preference.<ref>[https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/the-halo-bulletin-4-16-14 ''Halo Waypoint'': ''The Halo Bulletin: 4.16.14'']</ref>
Unlike those of the original Covenant, much of the hardware utilized by the group bore green-glowing lights, as opposed to white, blue, or purple lighting. This difference may be have been for a number of reasons, as the lighting on Covenant ships and equipment is known to vary based on factors such as the manufacturer, the era of production, and a commander's personal preference.<ref>[https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/the-halo-bulletin-4-16-14 ''Halo Waypoint'': ''The Halo Bulletin: 4.16.14'']</ref>
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*''[[Halo: The Machine Breaks]]''


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