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The '''Kaidon''' is a [[Sangheili]] theocratic rank. The head of a Sangheili State is referred to as the "Kaidon". Kaidons are elected by Elders of their State.<ref>''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''</ref>  
'''Kaidon''', or "lord",<ref>'''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''', ''page 150''</ref> is a meritocratic rank held by the head of a [[Sangheili]] state. Kaidons are chosen by a council of [[elder]]s from their state.<ref name="cp89">'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 89''</ref>


After election, it is considered a tradition that any elder who disagrees with the election of the new kaidon send an assassin to kill him, as a form of testing whether the Kaidon is worthy of ruling. The sender is most likely then executed, as the one that attempted to kill [[Thel 'Vadamee]] was. The Kaidon, despite being a political ruler, is still very active in the military, even leading long time campaigns into enemy territory, leaving the elders to rule in his stead. Also, the next Kaidon is only elected after the current Kaidon dies.
==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]]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>


== Known Kaidon ==
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>   


* [[Thel 'Vadamee]]  
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.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 53''</ref>
* [[Ther 'Vadam]]
 
[[The Refuge]] was also led by a kaidon. After Kaidon [[Ussa 'Xellus]] was forced to leave [[Xellus|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".<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 278''</ref> 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".<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 272''</ref>
 
==Known kaidons==
===Deceased===
*[[Orok 'Darsam]] – A kaidon and the uncle of the demigod hero [[Kel 'Darsam]] in ancient Sangheili [[religion|mythology]].<ref name="soi22">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 22'' (Google Play edition)</ref>
*[[Nesh 'Radoon]] – A powerful sea lord and rival kaidon of 'Darsam in ancient Sangheili mythology.{{Ref/Reuse|soi22}}
*[[Ther 'Vadam]] – An ancient kaidon of the [[state of Vadam]]. After losing a war against one of his clan's rivals, he was imprisoned, though he eventually escaped. He spent years gathering allies, with whom he one day attacked his enemies' keep. He executed his enemies, as well as his former companions who were too cowardly to commit suicide.
*[[Ussa 'Xellus]] – Kaidon of the state of [[Xellus]] until the state's destruction in [[851 BCE]]; later the first kaidon of [[The Refuge]].<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 46''</ref>
*[[N'Zursa 'Xellus]] – Former kaidon of the Refuge and Bal'Tol 'Xellus' uncle.<ref>'''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''', ''page 203''</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>
*[[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===
*[[Thel 'Vadam]] – The latest known kaidon of Vadam; killed the assassins sent by the elder [[Koida 'Vadam]], then executed the latter and banished his family. Later he became the [[Supreme Commander]] of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], and the Arbiter after that. After becoming the Arbiter, he killed the [[Prophet of Truth]], effectively ending the [[Human-Covenant War]]. After the Great Schism, he sought reconciliation with humanity following the war, drawing ire from more conservative Sangheili.<ref name="Glasslands">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 59''</ref>
*Unidentified kaidon of [[Moram]] – This kaidon was the target of a coup attempt by [[Ripa 'Moramee]], one of his clanmates. 'Moramee's attempt failed and he was brought before the kaidon, who banished him to the [[Weeping Shadows of Sorrow]] penitentiary. 'Moramee's resolve during the coup led to his ascension to the rank of [[Arbiter]].<ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref>
*[[Levu 'Mdama]] – Kaidon of the state of [[Mdama]] following the Human-Covenant War in [[2553]]. Allied himself with Thel 'Vadam and sought reconciliation with humanity.{{Ref/Reuse|Glasslands}}
*[[Panom]] – Kaidon of the [[State of Panom]] on [[Hesduros]]. Allied himself with [[Jul 'Mdama]] and formed a [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|new Covenant]] to find the [[Ur-Didact|Didact's]] [[shield world]], [[Requiem]].<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 441''</ref>
*[[Bal'Tol 'Xellus]] – Kaidon of the Refuge as of [[2553]]. Ended the [['Greftus Faction]] rebellion.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 206''</ref>
*[['Juran|Tulum 'Juranai's youngest son]] – Kaidon of Rahnelo's largest settlement as of 2553.{{Ref/Reuse|soi18}}
*[[Dinnat 'Hilot]]'s mate - Chosen as Gerdon 'Hilot's replacement as kaidon of Hilot.{{Ref/Reuse|lessonslearned}}
*[[Rojka 'Kasaan]] - Former kaidon of the city-state of [[Rak]] on [[Carrow]]. In [[2558]], after quelling the opposition of [[Thars 'Sarov]] and helping prevent a planetary crisis, he returned to Rak and relinquished leadership to Kaidon Akato 'Dakaj.<ref name="he">'''[[Halo: Envoy]]''', ''page 372''</ref>
*[[Akato 'Dakaj]] - A lesser kaidon who assumed control of Rak in 2558 following Thars' rebellion on Carrow.{{Ref/Reuse|he}}
 
==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''.
 
==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==
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{Mo|MCC}}
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''
*''[[Hunt the Truth]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''
*''[[Halo Fractures]]''
**''[[Lessons Learned]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''
**''[[Contact]]''
**''[[Unbound]]''
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]''
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]'' {{Mo}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Ref/Sources}}
 
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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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