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{{Quote|Once the great fraud 'Mdama's sins are exposed, his own armies will rise against him and all will join as one.|Sali 'Nyon after seceding from Jul 'Mdama's faction | {{Quote|Once the great fraud 'Mdama's sins are exposed, his own armies will rise against him and all will join as one.|Sali 'Nyon after seceding from Jul 'Mdama's faction<ref name="HE14"/>}} | ||
This '''Covenant faction''' is a [[Covenant remnants|splinter group]] formed from members of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]] who believe [[Sali 'Nyon]] to be the true "Hand of the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]]".<ref name="HE14">'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 14|Issue #14]]''</ref> | This '''Covenant faction''' is a [[Covenant remnants|splinter group]] formed from members of [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|reformed Covenant faction]] who believe [[Sali 'Nyon]] to be the true "Hand of the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]]".<ref name="HE14">'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 14|Issue #14]]''</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
{{Main|Battle of Aktis IV}} | {{Main|Battle of Aktis IV}} | ||
These Covenant became disillusioned with Jul 'Mdama after [[Requiem Campaign|his destruction]] of [[Requiem]], which they considered the holiest site, and his subsequent alliance with a [[human]], [[Catherine | These Covenant became disillusioned with [[Jul 'Mdama]] after [[Requiem Campaign|his destruction]] of [[Requiem]], which they considered the holiest site, and his subsequent alliance with a [[human]], Doctor [[Catherine Halsey]]. [[Zealot]] [[Sali 'Nyon]] started preaching that he was the true "Hand of the Didact", whereas 'Mdama was a false prophet due to his actions. 'Mdama had heard of 'Nyon's views, but he chose to dismiss the dissident as "''a delusional pig possessed by demons''". However 'Nyon managed to attract followers who in turn began recruiting others into their cause.<ref name="HE14"/> | ||
After arriving on [[Aktis IV]], 'Mdama's forces discovered the circle of traitors and a fight ensued. Some of 'Nyon's followers were killed while others escaped, but a traitor was captured and brought before 'Mdama. Rather than ask for pardon, he chose to maintain his sect's views and accused 'Mdama of heresy. The latter executed him with his energy sword. Meanwhile, 'Nyon's group seceded from the rest of the Covenant forces. When the [[UNSC]] sent a [[D79 Pelican|Pelican]] and [[F-41 Broadsword|Broadsword]] to the surface of Aktis IV, the rogue faction, led by Sali 'Nyon himself, shot down the ships and scavenged them to retrieve the UNSC's piece of the [[Janus Key]]. This action prompted the rest of the Covenant to abandon 'Mdama's original plan and also attack the UNSC. Meanwhile, 'Mdama swore to humiliate and eliminate the traitors.<ref name="HE14"/> | After arriving on [[Aktis IV]], 'Mdama's forces discovered the circle of traitors and a fight ensued. Some of 'Nyon's followers were killed while others escaped, but a traitor was captured and brought before 'Mdama. Rather than ask for pardon, he chose to maintain his sect's views and accused 'Mdama of heresy. The latter executed him with his energy sword. Meanwhile, 'Nyon's group seceded from the rest of the Covenant forces. When the [[UNSC]] sent a [[D79 Pelican|Pelican]] and [[F-41 Broadsword|Broadsword]] to the surface of Aktis IV, the rogue faction, led by Sali 'Nyon himself, shot down the ships and scavenged them to retrieve the UNSC's piece of the [[Janus Key]]. This action prompted the rest of the Covenant to abandon 'Mdama's original plan and also attack the UNSC. Meanwhile, 'Mdama swore to humiliate and eliminate the traitors.<ref name="HE14"/> While 'Mdama and his [[Promethean]] forces began to eliminate the traitors, 'Nyon broadcasted a message across Jul's entire fleet to incite them to join him in rebellion.<ref name="HE15">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 15|Issue #15]]''</ref> | ||
'Nyon later returned to his hideout in a jungle on the planet. Some followers began to grow disillusioned with 'Nyon and started to question the feasibility of continuing the rebellion. 'Nyon responded by reassuring his followers that the Forerunners had blessed them, citing his recovery of half of the Janus Key as proof. One [[Sangheili Minor]] in particular stated that the [[Promethean]]s' allegiance to Jul 'Mdama is evidence to the contrary, but 'Nyon insists that the answers to their questions would all be revealed in time. While 'Nyon left to help aid the wounded, the Minor betrayed 'Nyon and his followers, and stole their half of the Janus Key and departed on a [[Type-32 Ghost]]. The Minor contacted a Zealot serving under 'Mdama, and promised to provide the stolen Janus Key half and the faction's hideout. The Zealot reluctantly agreed and prepared to establish a rendezvous point.<ref name="HE15"/> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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- "Once the great fraud 'Mdama's sins are exposed, his own armies will rise against him and all will join as one."
- — Sali 'Nyon after seceding from Jul 'Mdama's faction[1]
This Covenant faction is a splinter group formed from members of Jul 'Mdama's reformed Covenant faction who believe Sali 'Nyon to be the true "Hand of the Didact".[1]
History
- Main article: Battle of Aktis IV
These Covenant became disillusioned with Jul 'Mdama after his destruction of Requiem, which they considered the holiest site, and his subsequent alliance with a human, Doctor Catherine Halsey. Zealot Sali 'Nyon started preaching that he was the true "Hand of the Didact", whereas 'Mdama was a false prophet due to his actions. 'Mdama had heard of 'Nyon's views, but he chose to dismiss the dissident as "a delusional pig possessed by demons". However 'Nyon managed to attract followers who in turn began recruiting others into their cause.[1]
After arriving on Aktis IV, 'Mdama's forces discovered the circle of traitors and a fight ensued. Some of 'Nyon's followers were killed while others escaped, but a traitor was captured and brought before 'Mdama. Rather than ask for pardon, he chose to maintain his sect's views and accused 'Mdama of heresy. The latter executed him with his energy sword. Meanwhile, 'Nyon's group seceded from the rest of the Covenant forces. When the UNSC sent a Pelican and Broadsword to the surface of Aktis IV, the rogue faction, led by Sali 'Nyon himself, shot down the ships and scavenged them to retrieve the UNSC's piece of the Janus Key. This action prompted the rest of the Covenant to abandon 'Mdama's original plan and also attack the UNSC. Meanwhile, 'Mdama swore to humiliate and eliminate the traitors.[1] While 'Mdama and his Promethean forces began to eliminate the traitors, 'Nyon broadcasted a message across Jul's entire fleet to incite them to join him in rebellion.[2]
'Nyon later returned to his hideout in a jungle on the planet. Some followers began to grow disillusioned with 'Nyon and started to question the feasibility of continuing the rebellion. 'Nyon responded by reassuring his followers that the Forerunners had blessed them, citing his recovery of half of the Janus Key as proof. One Sangheili Minor in particular stated that the Prometheans' allegiance to Jul 'Mdama is evidence to the contrary, but 'Nyon insists that the answers to their questions would all be revealed in time. While 'Nyon left to help aid the wounded, the Minor betrayed 'Nyon and his followers, and stole their half of the Janus Key and departed on a Type-32 Ghost. The Minor contacted a Zealot serving under 'Mdama, and promised to provide the stolen Janus Key half and the faction's hideout. The Zealot reluctantly agreed and prepared to establish a rendezvous point.[2]
Gallery
A sympathizer of 'Nyon's cause is accused of treason by 'Mdama's forces.
The traitor accusing 'Mdama.
'Mdama executing the traitor.
Sali 'Nyon with the UNSC's half of the Janus Key.
One of Sali 'Nyon's zealots getting caught by Promethean forces.
One of Sali 'Nyon's zealots getting kicked by a Promethean Knight.
Sali 'Nyon's faction's hideout during the Battle of Aktis IV.
Sali 'Nyon's throne in the hideout.
List of appearances
- Halo: Escalation (First appearance)
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