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== Summary ==
Prophets are the highest-ranking [[Covenant]], fulfilling the role of religious and political leader. The three highest-ranking Prophets are the [[Prophet of Truth]], the [[Prophet of Mercy]], and the [[Prophet of Regret]], and they travel in floating thrones equipped with an impenetrable shield and a powerful particle beam gun. There are also many "lower" Prophets, with titles similarly modeled after those of the three Hierarchs. The Prophets covertly lead the loyalist forces in the civil war, and have only the [[Brutes]], [[Drones]] and [[Jackals]] to protect them. They wear gold and red robes, a golden crown with gems and a holographic image of [[Halo]] on the front of their crown. The Prophets have grey skin and seem very frail and weak. They maintain power through their position as high priests and, in a sense, Prophets of the Covenant religion. It has recently come to light that the Prophets evolved on a planet with remains of a [[Forerunner]] colony on it, which they came to revere. At the start of [[Halo 2]] there are 3 supreme Prophets, but during the game, the [[Master Chief]] assassinates the Prophet of Regret and the Prophet of Mercy is infected and killed by [[the Flood]], leaving only one supreme Prophet, the Prophet of Truth.
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Little to nothing is known about the Prophets. What we do know is that they are the species that started the [[Covenant]] with the [[Elites]], and are the religious leaders of the Covenant.  


==Defence==
It is theorized that the Prophets actually originated on a world that was once home to a [[Forerunner]] colony. This comes from several sources including recorded and translated transmissions. This may be the reason that the Covenant revere all Forerunner artifacts, and it is for this reason that the Covenant seem to have such advanced technology, because they have been using the remains of Forerunner technology.  
Whatever mutual respect the Prophets held for the [[Elites]], by the events of Halo 2, there is a growing feeling of contempt for the Elites among the Hierarchs, particularly Truth. Whether this extends to the lesser Prophets and those not on the Council, and others if they exist is unknown. It is possible that the wizened look of the Prophets developed as a result of a lack of rigorous activity after the Prophet-Elite war. The only weapon a Prophet is ever seen wielding is a knife or dagger-type weapon, on the tablet depicting the Covenant Age of Abandonment, presumably when the Prophet-Elite war occurred. However, during the fight with the Master Chief, the Prophet of Regret revealed his hovering platform had a few special features, such as large energy beam and a short-range teleportation device.


[[Category: The Covenant]]
The role of the Prophets, for as long as can be recalled, is to archive, explore and locate Forerunner technology and artifacts. These intelligent, highly evolved beings are physically weak, hence their need for Elite allies. The pact allows the Prophets to advance their search through conquest and occasionally assimilation of species whose homeworlds or solar systems contain Forerunner architecture or technology, often disregarded by the resident species. Prophet ceremony and purpose is not generally known to the Covenant population, most of which simply trust in their wisdom to further the goals and territory of the Covenant.
[[Category: Enemies]]
 
Rather than have "names" in the traditional sense, most Prophets are instead simply referred to as "Holy One", "Eminence", or some other religiously significant title.
 
Prophets seem to be divided into two groups: High Prophets, and Lesser Prophets. High Prophets seem to be referred to in a more reverant manner by the other Covenant races than Lesser Prophets. The High Prophets have titles such as "[[High Prophet of Truth]]", while the Lesser Prophets do not receive such titles as far as is known.
 
Note: As metioned in the novel '' First Strike, '' the Prophets (specifically Truth) appear to have telekentic powers. It is unclear if this is an actual ability or some form of technology that involves gravity manipulation.
 
==Known Prophets==
[[Image:Prophet Councillors.jpg|thumb|Prophet [[High Council|councillors]].]]
*[[Prophet of Disdain]]
*[[Prophet of Mercy]]
*[[Prophet of Pity]]
*[[Prophet of Regret]]
*[[Prophet of Supposition]]
*[[Prophet of Truth]]
 
== Related Links ==
 
*[[High Prophets]]
*[[High Prophet of Truth]]
*[[High Prophet of Regret]]
*[[High Prophet of Mercy]]
 
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[[Category:The Covenant]]

Revision as of 20:50, July 24, 2006

Summary

A render of the High Prophet of Truth in Halo 2. Cropped render from Halo 2 press kit for the June 2004 issue of the Official Xbox Magazine.

Little to nothing is known about the Prophets. What we do know is that they are the species that started the Covenant with the Elites, and are the religious leaders of the Covenant.

It is theorized that the Prophets actually originated on a world that was once home to a Forerunner colony. This comes from several sources including recorded and translated transmissions. This may be the reason that the Covenant revere all Forerunner artifacts, and it is for this reason that the Covenant seem to have such advanced technology, because they have been using the remains of Forerunner technology.

The role of the Prophets, for as long as can be recalled, is to archive, explore and locate Forerunner technology and artifacts. These intelligent, highly evolved beings are physically weak, hence their need for Elite allies. The pact allows the Prophets to advance their search through conquest and occasionally assimilation of species whose homeworlds or solar systems contain Forerunner architecture or technology, often disregarded by the resident species. Prophet ceremony and purpose is not generally known to the Covenant population, most of which simply trust in their wisdom to further the goals and territory of the Covenant.

Rather than have "names" in the traditional sense, most Prophets are instead simply referred to as "Holy One", "Eminence", or some other religiously significant title.

Prophets seem to be divided into two groups: High Prophets, and Lesser Prophets. High Prophets seem to be referred to in a more reverant manner by the other Covenant races than Lesser Prophets. The High Prophets have titles such as "High Prophet of Truth", while the Lesser Prophets do not receive such titles as far as is known.

Note: As metioned in the novel First Strike, the Prophets (specifically Truth) appear to have telekentic powers. It is unclear if this is an actual ability or some form of technology that involves gravity manipulation.

Known Prophets

Prophet councillors.

Related Links

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