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The end of the Unggoy Rebellion ushered in the [[Ages of Doubt|23rd Age of Doubt]]. The war showed that when properly motivated, the [[Unggoy]] could be vicious, determined, and competent fighters—especially in close-quarters combat. Despite the lack of individual skill, the fact of the matter was that the Unggoy had the tenacity and numbers to hurl themselves and take down the [[Sangheili]]; were it not for the [[Covenant]] threatening to [[glass]] [[Balaho]] the Unggoy would have most likely stood a viable chance as their sheer numbers would just overwhelm the other Covenant forces.<ref name="Encyclopedia"/><ref name="ch150"/> Following their warrior tradition, the Sangheili commanders who had defeated the uprising quickly forgave the surviving Unggoy fighters and awarded them for their courage and "warrior spirit".<ref> '''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 121'' (2011 edition)</ref> The Sangheili provided them with significantly better training and equipment. The Sangheili allowed the Unggoy to have access to Covenant weaponry, which the Unggoy had previously been forbidden from using. The Sangheili also integrated the Unggoy into formerly Sangheili-only units, elevating them from unarmed cannon fodder to true infantry forces. However, the war kept the Unggoy in a lowly position within the Covenant. Additionally, despite gaining many new rights, the Unggoy's representation on the [[High Council]] by the [[Ministry of Concert]] remained largely powerless.<ref> '''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 151'' (2011 edition)</ref> Although some [[San'Shyuum]] continued to doubt the loyalty of the Unggoy, they complied with the Sangheili's decision since the [[Writ of Union]] stated that all security matters were to be governed by the Sangheili.<ref name="Encyclopedia"/><ref name="ch150"/> | The end of the Unggoy Rebellion ushered in the [[Ages of Doubt|23rd Age of Doubt]]. The war showed that when properly motivated, the [[Unggoy]] could be vicious, determined, and competent fighters—especially in close-quarters combat. Despite the lack of individual skill, the fact of the matter was that the Unggoy had the tenacity and numbers to hurl themselves and take down the [[Sangheili]]; were it not for the [[Covenant]] threatening to [[glass]] [[Balaho]] the Unggoy would have most likely stood a viable chance as their sheer numbers would just overwhelm the other Covenant forces.<ref name="Encyclopedia"/><ref name="ch150"/> Following their warrior tradition, the Sangheili commanders who had defeated the uprising quickly forgave the surviving Unggoy fighters and awarded them for their courage and "warrior spirit".<ref> '''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 121'' (2011 edition)</ref> The Sangheili provided them with significantly better training and equipment. The Sangheili allowed the Unggoy to have access to Covenant weaponry, which the Unggoy had previously been forbidden from using. The Sangheili also integrated the Unggoy into formerly Sangheili-only units, elevating them from unarmed cannon fodder to true infantry forces. However, the war kept the Unggoy in a lowly position within the Covenant. Additionally, despite gaining many new rights, the Unggoy's representation on the [[High Council]] by the [[Ministry of Concert]] remained largely powerless.<ref> '''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 151'' (2011 edition)</ref> Although some [[San'Shyuum]] continued to doubt the loyalty of the Unggoy, they complied with the Sangheili's decision since the [[Writ of Union]] stated that all security matters were to be governed by the Sangheili.<ref name="Encyclopedia"/><ref name="ch150"/> | ||
The rebellion led to the dismissal of the [[Minister of Concert]], who had refused to properly investigate the Infusion Incident that led to the Unggoy Rebellion. The Minister position was succeeded by the future [[Prophet of Tolerance]], who would promote better relations between all members of the Covenant species.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 264''</ref> | The rebellion led to the dismissal of the [[Minister of Concert]], who had refused to properly investigate the Infusion Incident that led to the Unggoy Rebellion. The Minister position was succeeded by the future [[Prophet of Tolerance|High Prophet of Tolerance]], who would promote better relations between all members of the Covenant species.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 264''</ref> | ||
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