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A '''skein''', also described as a '''master-pack''', | A '''skein''', also described as a '''master-pack''', is a major social division in [[Jiralhanae]] society, formed out of multiple [[pack]]s sharing a similar philosophy and common interests. Described as "meta-clans", skeins are generally dominated by the most powerful clans.{{Ref/Novel|Id=envoy|Env|Chapter=3}}{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/jiralhanae|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Jiralhanae|D=28|M=10|Y=2021}} These skeins are profoundly different in culture, philosophy, and their pursuit of power. The two most powerful skeins are the [[Rh'tol]] and the [[Vheiloth]]; the Rh'tol are arguably more primitive, while the Vheiloth are more sophisticated.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===First Immolation=== | ===First Immolation=== | ||
The [[First Immolation]] was initiated by [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]] [[Rukt]] of the Rh'tol skein, | The [[First Immolation]] was initiated by [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]] [[Rukt]] of the Rh'tol skein,{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/fist-of-rukt|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Fist of Rukt|D=18|M=09|Y=2021}} when a protracted territorial dispute led to a violent clash between the rival Rh'tol and Vheiloth skeins. The rival master-packs waged widespread mechanized warfare against each other across the surface of [[Doisac]], causing such destruction that caused the collapse of Jiralhanae society and reduced their species to a pre-industrial state.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Novel|HCH|Chapter=12}} When the [[Covenant]] later arrived at Doisac, the skeins fought against the alien empire. While the Vheiloth skein adopted [[Covenant religion]] without challenge, the Rh'tol only did so for strictly practical reasons. Tensions between the Jiralhanae skeins were controlled by Covenant leadership, though cultural friction and competitive infighting between master-packs remained common.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
===Human-Covenant War=== | ===Human-Covenant War=== | ||
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===Great Schism=== | ===Great Schism=== | ||
When the Covenant collapsed in the [[Great Schism]], the Rh'tol skein gloried in the [[piracy]] against the [[Sangheili]], while the Vheiloth skein saw looting and destruction as an unfortunate necessity.{{Ref/ | When the Covenant collapsed in the [[Great Schism]], the Rh'tol skein gloried in the [[piracy]] against the [[Sangheili]], while the Vheiloth skein saw looting and destruction as an unfortunate necessity.{{Ref/Reuse|envoy}}[[Lydus]] was the [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|chieftain]] of a [[Lydus' clan|master-pack]] based in the [[Oth Sonin system]].{{Ref/Site|URL=https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2969315_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2969315|Site=Halo Waypoint Forums|Page=Catalog Interaction|D=13|M=10|Y=2014|LocalArchive=Catalog/Archive/2014#Post #6|Quote=Records provided to Human naval authorities by allied [macto cognatus] indicate that [Master Pack] [commander] Lydus did not leave [CE-75-2113] [ref: Oth Sonin] system until 2546.}} | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
Revision as of 08:43, November 27, 2022
A skein, also described as a master-pack, is a major social division in Jiralhanae society, formed out of multiple packs sharing a similar philosophy and common interests. Described as "meta-clans", skeins are generally dominated by the most powerful clans.[1][2] These skeins are profoundly different in culture, philosophy, and their pursuit of power. The two most powerful skeins are the Rh'tol and the Vheiloth; the Rh'tol are arguably more primitive, while the Vheiloth are more sophisticated.[2]
Overview
Known Skeins
- The Vheiloth have sophisticated philosophical views and are devoutly religious.[2] Ceretus was a Captain in this skein.
- The Rh'tol have little care for metaphysics, though they have sometimes feigned belief in the Covenant religion for the sake of promotion. Tartarus was a member of the Rh'tol skein, and he became the Chieftain of the Jiralhanae during the Human-Covenant war.[2]
Known master-packs
- The Children of Oth Sonin are a large master-pack, willing to negotiate talks for peace with the Swords of Sanghelios mediated by the United Nations Space Command, during the post-war conflicts between the Jiralhanae and Sangheili.
History
First Immolation
The First Immolation was initiated by Chieftain Rukt of the Rh'tol skein,[3] when a protracted territorial dispute led to a violent clash between the rival Rh'tol and Vheiloth skeins. The rival master-packs waged widespread mechanized warfare against each other across the surface of Doisac, causing such destruction that caused the collapse of Jiralhanae society and reduced their species to a pre-industrial state.[2][4] When the Covenant later arrived at Doisac, the skeins fought against the alien empire. While the Vheiloth skein adopted Covenant religion without challenge, the Rh'tol only did so for strictly practical reasons. Tensions between the Jiralhanae skeins were controlled by Covenant leadership, though cultural friction and competitive infighting between master-packs remained common.[2]
Human-Covenant War
During the Human-Covenant War, the young Tartarus climbed to power and had begun to gain authority throughout the entire Rh'tol skein. Catching the eye of the High Prophet of Truth, Tartarus would work with the Hierarch throughout the war as Truth intended to replace the Sangheili with the Jiralhanae. Late in the conflict, Truth elevated Tartarus to Chieftain of the Jiralhanae, giving him complete control over the Jiralhanae, regardless of skein.[2]
Great Schism
When the Covenant collapsed in the Great Schism, the Rh'tol skein gloried in the piracy against the Sangheili, while the Vheiloth skein saw looting and destruction as an unfortunate necessity.[1]Lydus was the chieftain of a master-pack based in the Oth Sonin system.[5]
List of appearances
- Halo: Contact Harvest (First mentioned)
- Halo: Escalation (First appearance)
- Halo: Envoy (Mentioned only)
Sources
- ^ a b Halo: Envoy, chapter 3
- ^ a b c d e f g Halo Waypoint, Jiralhanae (Retrieved on Oct 28, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Fist of Rukt (Retrieved on Sep 18, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, chapter 12
- ^ Halo Waypoint Forums, Catalog Interaction: "Records provided to Human naval authorities by allied [macto cognatus] indicate that [Master Pack] [commander] Lydus did not leave [CE-75-2113] [ref: Oth Sonin] system until 2546." (Retrieved on Oct 13, 2014) [local archive] [external archive]
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