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===Capital City=== | ===Capital City=== | ||
In the internal hub of ''[[High Charity]]'' lies an extremely large capital city. In its center sits the | In the internal hub of ''[[High Charity]]'' lies an extremely large capital city. In its center sits the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]], embedded within the city after the formation of the Covenant as a symbol of conviction and peace between the [[Sangheili]] and the [[San 'Shyuum]]. The Dreadnought's engines are the primary power source for much of the city, though back-up generators were rigged by the [[Gravemind]] once the vessel departed. | ||
The city itself contains many locations sacred to the Covenant, such as the [[Council Chamber]], the [[Sanctum of the Hierarchs]], and the [[Mausoleum of the Arbiter]]. As a construct, ''High Charity'' is very similar to the ''[[Unyielding Hierophant]]'', a repair & refit station, but serving as a mobile command post as well. Unlike many small Covenant vessels and their UNSC counterparts, High Charity contains many courtyards and other spaces which are an attempt to seem natural. The interior of ''High Charity'' is, of course, laced with the Covenant's unique architecture, of a lighter tone than their naval vessels. All of the structures within the city float above a methane-rich field in which the Unggoy dwell. The towers at the center are gigantic volcanic spires and are used by the San 'Shyuum as offices and private residences. | The city itself contains many locations sacred to the Covenant, such as the [[Council Chamber]], the [[Sanctum of the Hierarchs]], and the [[Mausoleum of the Arbiter]]. As a construct, ''High Charity'' is very similar to the ''[[Unyielding Hierophant]]'', a repair & refit station, but serving as a mobile command post as well. Unlike many small Covenant vessels and their UNSC counterparts, High Charity contains many courtyards and other spaces which are an attempt to seem natural. The interior of ''High Charity'' is, of course, laced with the Covenant's unique architecture, of a lighter tone than their naval vessels. All of the structures within the city float above a methane-rich field in which the Unggoy dwell. The towers at the center are gigantic volcanic spires and are used by the San 'Shyuum as offices and private residences. | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
=== Early History === | === Early History === | ||
''High Charity'' was erected during [[Sangheili-San 'Shyuum War]] and completed following the wars conclusion. The | ''High Charity'' was erected during [[Sangheili-San 'Shyuum War]] and completed following the wars conclusion. The [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] that the San 'Shyuum used in the war was stripped of all known weapons and permanently installed inside ''High Charity''. Because the city is mobile, it is extremely difficult for the lesser creatures of the hegemony to make journeys to the capital, yet it manages to establish a network of [[Slipspace]] probes to protect its position. Anything larger than a millimeter in diameter that drifted too close was engaged and obliterated, including ships that failed to transmit proper clearance codes within a millisecond of hailing. | ||
Prior to the [[Human-Covenant War]], ''High Charity'' was almost destroyed as the | Prior to the [[Human-Covenant War]], ''High Charity'' was almost destroyed as the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] powered up, galvanized by the discovery of "[[Reclaimers]]" by the Covenant, and attempted to reach [[Harvest]] to transport the occupants to the [[Ark]]. It was accidentally deactivated by [[lekgolo]] worms as they short circuited the ship.<ref>''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''</ref> | ||
===The Sacred Rings and the Great Journey=== | ===The Sacred Rings and the Great Journey=== | ||