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'''Suban''' is one of the two massive [[natural satellite]]s of [[Sanghelios]], along with [[Qikost]].{{Ref/Reuse|H3B}} Suban is reddish in color<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level, ''[[Swords of Sanghelios (level)|Swords of Sanghelios]]''</ref> and is referred to as the "blood-moon of Sanghelios."{{Ref/Game|HINF|[[High Value Target]] dossier, [[Okro 'Vagaduun]]}} The large size of both Suban and Qikost have great effects of the tides on Sanghelios.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 90''</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}}
'''Suban''' is one of the two massive [[natural satellite]]s of [[Sanghelios]], along with [[Qikost]].{{Ref/Reuse|H3B}} Suban is reddish in color{{Ref/Level|H5G|[[Swords of Sanghelios (level)|Swords of Sanghelios]]}} and is referred to as the "blood-moon of Sanghelios."{{Ref/Game|HINF|[[High Value Target]] dossier, [[Okro 'Vagaduun]]}} The large size of both Suban and Qikost have great effects of the tides on Sanghelios.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 90''</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
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Suban is home to large [[Sangheili]] population centers, major industrial sites, and many significant armories.{{Ref/Reuse|sanghelios}}
Suban is home to large [[Sangheili]] population centers, major industrial sites, and many significant armories.{{Ref/Reuse|sanghelios}}


The exotic metastable crystals known as [[blamite]], used to manufacture the ammunition for the [[Needler]] and the [[Gadulo-pattern needle rifle|Needle Rifle]], are mined from Suban.<ref name="blamite">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 128''</ref>{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P230|Enc22|Page=230}} Veins of blamite are found throughout the moon's interior, and Suban is the only known location where these crystals can be found.<ref name="Needler">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/needler '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Needler'']</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}} An example of fauna indigenous to Suban is the [[qoerith slug]].<ref>'''[[Halo Mythos]]''', ''page 154''</ref> There is also at least one jungle on Suban, at the crater of [[Kovokel]].{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=458}}
The exotic metastable crystals known as [[blamite]], used to manufacture the ammunition for the [[Needler]] and the [[Gadulo-pattern needle rifle|Needle Rifle]], are mined from Suban.{{Ref/Book|Id=blamite|EVG|Page=128}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P230|Enc22|Page=230}} Veins of blamite are found throughout the moon's interior, and Suban is the only known location where these crystals can be found.<ref name="Needler">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/needler '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Needler'']</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}} An example of fauna indigenous to Suban is the [[qoerith slug]].{{Ref/Book|HM|Page=154}} There is also at least one jungle on Suban, at the crater of [[Kovokel]].{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=458}}


[[File:H5G-Sanghelios concept.jpg|thumb|250px|A Sangheili city on Suban.]]
[[File:H5G-Sanghelios concept.jpg|thumb|250px|A Sangheili city on Suban.]]
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==History==
==History==
[[File:Enc22 SpireOfMiatistina.png|thumb|left|155px|The Spire of Miatistina.]]
[[File:Enc22 SpireOfMiatistina.png|thumb|left|155px|The Spire of Miatistina.]]
===Early history===
===The Former Age===
{{Main|The Former Age}}
Prior to the formation of the [[Covenant]] between the [[Sangheili]] and [[San'Shyuum]], Suban held significant religious importance for the Sangheili. Its [[Spire of Miatistina]] was fabled to serve as a spiritual convergence point between of the wills of the gods and their celestial counterparts [[Urs system|Urs]], [[Fied]], and [[Joori]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P231|Enc22|Page=231}}
Prior to the formation of the [[Covenant]] between the [[Sangheili]] and [[San'Shyuum]], Suban held significant religious importance for the Sangheili. Its [[Spire of Miatistina]] was fabled to serve as a spiritual convergence point between of the wills of the gods and their celestial counterparts [[Urs system|Urs]], [[Fied]], and [[Joori]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P231|Enc22|Page=231}}


===War of Beginnings===
===War of Beginnings===
In [[938 BCE]], the San'Shyuum arrived at the Sangheili [[Sangheili colonies|colony]] world of [[Ulgethon]], an event that ultimately sparked [[War of Beginnings|a conflict]] between the two species that would last decades. At some point following [[876 BCE]], the San'Shyuum had brought their [[Anodyne Spirit|Dreadnought]] to the [[Urs system]], ravaging [[Sanghelios]] and its [[Natural satellite|moon]]s. However, as the Sangheili had finally resolved to use their holy [[Forerunner]] weapons on their attackers out of desperation, they managed to bring the [[keyship]] down on Suban. There, the Sangheili kept it and the San'Shyuum within trapped for some time using [[gravity anchor]]s, debating whether they should simply destroy the vessel outright or risk breaching it to take it for themselves. Ultimately, following a coup among the San'Shyuum in the Dreadnought, an unarmed delegation was sent to the Sangheili in [[852 BCE]], and the two species forged a truce, leading to the formation of the Covenant.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P191|Enc22|Page=191}} Despite the worship of the Forerunners being central to the Covenant, an element of the [[Writ of Union]] permitted orthodox lacuna monks and select ascetic priests to continue to observe ancient religious practices at the Spire of Miatistina. However, these agreements would rarely be honored as the centuries passed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P231}}
{{Main|War of Beginnings}}
In [[938 BCE]], the San'Shyuum arrived at the Sangheili [[Sangheili colonies|colony]] world of [[Ulgethon]], an event that ultimately sparked a conflict between the two species that would last decades. At some point following [[876 BCE]], the San'Shyuum had brought their [[Anodyne Spirit|Dreadnought]] to the [[Urs system]], ravaging [[Sanghelios]] and its [[Natural satellite|moon]]s. However, as the Sangheili had finally resolved to use their holy [[Forerunner]] weapons on their attackers out of desperation, they managed to bring the [[keyship]] down on Suban. There, the Sangheili kept it and the San'Shyuum within trapped for some time using [[gravity anchor]]s, debating whether they should simply destroy the vessel outright or risk breaching it to take it for themselves. Ultimately, following a coup among the San'Shyuum in the Dreadnought, an unarmed delegation was sent to the Sangheili in [[852 BCE]], and the two species forged a truce, leading to the formation of the Covenant.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P191|Enc22|Page=191}} Despite the worship of the Forerunners being central to the Covenant, an element of the [[Writ of Union]] permitted orthodox lacuna monks and select [[ascetic]] priests to continue to observe ancient religious practices at the Spire of Miatistina. However, these agreements would rarely be honored as the centuries passed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P231}}


===Covenant era===
===Covenant era===
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===Reclamation and beyond===
===Reclamation and beyond===
Following the start of [[the Reclamation]] in late [[2558]], the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} set up a brief rendezvous on the far side of Suban with the remaining [[UNSC]] forces on the planet. Using [[India 127|a Pelican]] recovered from [[Genesis]] by [[Blue Team]] and [[Fireteam Osiris]], they were able to reach the ''Infinity'' without being intercepted by [[Created]] forces.<ref>'''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''', ''Chapter 1''</ref> Ultimately, Suban suffered only minimal damage during [[Cortana]]'s subjugation of Sanghelios.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}}
Following the start of [[the Reclamation]] in late [[2558]], the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} set up a brief rendezvous on the far side of Suban with the remaining [[UNSC]] forces on the planet. Using [[India 127|a Pelican]] recovered from [[Genesis]] by [[Blue Team]] and [[Fireteam Osiris]], they were able to reach the ''Infinity'' without being intercepted by [[Created]] forces.{{Ref/Novel|BadB|Chapter=1}} Ultimately, Suban suffered only minimal damage during [[Cortana]]'s subjugation of Sanghelios.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}}


With Cortana's final demise and the subsequent diminishing of the Created threat, Suban has once again become a focal point within the Urs system. Its unique supply of blamite has caught the attention of numerous factions seeking to capitalize on the moon's weakened security. While the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] has pledged to support local [[keep]]s in protecting the most vital mining sites, the struggle to maintain hold of Suban's resources has proved difficult.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}}
With Cortana's final demise and the subsequent diminishing of the Created threat, Suban has once again become a focal point within the Urs system. Its unique supply of blamite has caught the attention of numerous factions seeking to capitalize on the moon's weakened security. While the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] has pledged to support local [[keep]]s in protecting the most vital mining sites, the struggle to maintain hold of Suban's resources has proved difficult.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}}
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==Government and society==
==Government and society==
===Economy===
===Economy===
The blamite mining [[clan]]s of Suban are a predominant industry on the moon, and maintain strong trade alliances with [[Kig-Yar]] scouts and [[Kig-Yar Sniper|snipers]] - who often prefer Subanese weaponry such as the {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}}.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=294}} The mineral aragonite is also mined from Suban, and considered extremely valuable, so much so that it may be used to fashion boxes with which to gift [[Glassing|glass shards]] to give to the [[Hierarchs]] for presentation in the [[Shard Chamber]] of [[High Charity]].{{Ref/Novel|Oblv|Chapter=5}}
The blamite mining [[clan]]s of Suban are a predominant industry on the moon, and maintain strong trade alliances with [[Kig-Yar]] scouts and [[Kig-Yar Sniper|snipers]] - who often prefer Subanese weaponry such as the {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}}.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=294}} The mineral [[Wikipedia:aragonite|aragonite]] is also mined from Suban, and considered extremely valuable, so much so that it may be used to fashion boxes with which to gift [[Glassing|glass shards]] to give to the [[Hierarchs]] for presentation in the [[Shard Chamber]] of [[High Charity]].{{Ref/Novel|Oblv|Chapter=5}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Revision as of 21:13, August 3, 2023

Suban
H5G-Suban close.png
Astrographical

System:

Urs system[1]

Orbiting:

Sanghelios

Societal

Demonym:

Subanese[2][3]

Species:

Sangheili (Non-native)

Government:

 

Suban is one of the two massive natural satellites of Sanghelios, along with Qikost.[1] Suban is reddish in color[5] and is referred to as the "blood-moon of Sanghelios."[6] The large size of both Suban and Qikost have great effects of the tides on Sanghelios.[7][4]

Overview

Topography and ecology

Suban is home to large Sangheili population centers, major industrial sites, and many significant armories.[8]

The exotic metastable crystals known as blamite, used to manufacture the ammunition for the Needler and the Needle Rifle, are mined from Suban.[9][4] Veins of blamite are found throughout the moon's interior, and Suban is the only known location where these crystals can be found.[10][4] An example of fauna indigenous to Suban is the qoerith slug.[11] There is also at least one jungle on Suban, at the crater of Kovokel.[12]

Concept art for Sanghelios. Repurposed for the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition) as a depiction of Suban
A Sangheili city on Suban.

Locations

Known residents

History

The Spire of Miatistina on Suban.
The Spire of Miatistina.

The Former Age

Main article: The Former Age

Prior to the formation of the Covenant between the Sangheili and San'Shyuum, Suban held significant religious importance for the Sangheili. Its Spire of Miatistina was fabled to serve as a spiritual convergence point between of the wills of the gods and their celestial counterparts Urs, Fied, and Joori.[13]

War of Beginnings

Main article: War of Beginnings

In 938 BCE, the San'Shyuum arrived at the Sangheili colony world of Ulgethon, an event that ultimately sparked a conflict between the two species that would last decades. At some point following 876 BCE, the San'Shyuum had brought their Dreadnought to the Urs system, ravaging Sanghelios and its moons. However, as the Sangheili had finally resolved to use their holy Forerunner weapons on their attackers out of desperation, they managed to bring the keyship down on Suban. There, the Sangheili kept it and the San'Shyuum within trapped for some time using gravity anchors, debating whether they should simply destroy the vessel outright or risk breaching it to take it for themselves. Ultimately, following a coup among the San'Shyuum in the Dreadnought, an unarmed delegation was sent to the Sangheili in 852 BCE, and the two species forged a truce, leading to the formation of the Covenant.[14] Despite the worship of the Forerunners being central to the Covenant, an element of the Writ of Union permitted orthodox lacuna monks and select ascetic priests to continue to observe ancient religious practices at the Spire of Miatistina. However, these agreements would rarely be honored as the centuries passed.[13]

Covenant era

Within the induction of the Sangheili and their colonies into the Covenant, Suban became a the sole production site for the ammunition used within needle-based weaponry,[9] due to its status as the only known location where the blamite crystals can be found.[10][4] The moon also became host to several important armories that served as a vital component of the Covenant war machine.[4] Following the collapse of the Covenant, the Spire of Miatistina has seen a resurgence in activity as once-reduced religious orders and dormant traditions are revived.[13]

Blooding Years

After the beginning of the Blooding Years, a large portion of Sanghelios' population fled to Suban, Qikost, and other Sangheili colonies for refuge.[8] During this time of unrest for the Sangheili people, Suban served as a neutral safe harbor.[4]

Reclamation and beyond

Following the start of the Reclamation in late 2558, the UNSC Infinity set up a brief rendezvous on the far side of Suban with the remaining UNSC forces on the planet. Using a Pelican recovered from Genesis by Blue Team and Fireteam Osiris, they were able to reach the Infinity without being intercepted by Created forces.[15] Ultimately, Suban suffered only minimal damage during Cortana's subjugation of Sanghelios.[4]

With Cortana's final demise and the subsequent diminishing of the Created threat, Suban has once again become a focal point within the Urs system. Its unique supply of blamite has caught the attention of numerous factions seeking to capitalize on the moon's weakened security. While the Swords of Sanghelios has pledged to support local keeps in protecting the most vital mining sites, the struggle to maintain hold of Suban's resources has proved difficult.[4]

Government and society

Economy

The blamite mining clans of Suban are a predominant industry on the moon, and maintain strong trade alliances with Kig-Yar scouts and snipers - who often prefer Subanese weaponry such as the Gadulo-pattern needle rifle.[16] The mineral aragonite is also mined from Suban, and considered extremely valuable, so much so that it may be used to fashion boxes with which to gift glass shards to give to the Hierarchs for presentation in the Shard Chamber of High Charity.[17]

Gallery

  • Suban and Qikost as seen from the surface of Sanghelios.

    Suban and Qikost as seen from the surface of Sanghelios.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo 3, Bestiarum
  2. ^ Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide (Collector's Edition), page 135
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Armory Amore
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 230
  5. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Swords of Sanghelios
  6. ^ Halo Infinite, High Value Target dossier, Okro 'Vagaduun
  7. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 90
  8. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Sanghelios
  9. ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 128
  10. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Needler
  11. ^ Halo Mythos, page 154
  12. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 458
  13. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 231
  14. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 191
  15. ^ Halo: Bad Blood, chapter 1
  16. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 294
  17. ^ Halo: Oblivion, chapter 5
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