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[[Image:Sangheili Clan Leader.jpg|thumb|right|[[Ripa 'Moramee]] before his clan leader.]] | [[Image:Sangheili Clan Leader.jpg|thumb|right|[[Ripa 'Moramee]] before his clan leader.]] | ||
The '''Kaidon''' (or "Clan Leader" <ref>''[[Halo Wars]]'': ''[[Halo Wars: Genesis|Genesis]]''</ref> | The '''Kaidon''' (or "Clan Leader") <ref>''[[Halo Wars]]'': ''[[Halo Wars: Genesis|Genesis]]''</ref> is a [[Sangheili]] meritocratic rank. The head of a Sangheili State is referred to as "Kaidon". Kaidons are elected by [[Elder]]s of their State.<ref>''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''</ref> The [[Sangheili]] "Clan Leader" seems to be more of a political position than a military position. | ||
After election, it is considered a tradition that any elder who disagrees with the election of the new Kaidon send an assassin to kill him, as a form of testing whether the Kaidon is worthy of ruling. Should the assassins fail, the sender is most likely executed, as was [[Koida 'Vadam]], the elder that attempted to have [[Thel 'Vadamee]] murdered. The Kaidon, despite being a political ruler, is still very active in the military, even leading long time campaigns into enemy territory, leaving the elders to rule in his stead. Also, the next Kaidon is only elected after the current Kaidon dies. | After election, it is considered a tradition that any elder who disagrees with the election of the new Kaidon send an assassin to kill him, as a form of testing whether the Kaidon is worthy of ruling. Should the assassins fail, the sender is most likely executed, as was [[Koida 'Vadam]], the elder that attempted to have [[Thel 'Vadamee]] murdered. The Kaidon, despite being a political ruler, is still very active in the military, even leading long time campaigns into enemy territory, leaving the elders to rule in his stead. Also, the next Kaidon is only elected after the current Kaidon dies. | ||
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Revision as of 10:42, March 18, 2009
The Kaidon (or "Clan Leader") [1] is a Sangheili meritocratic rank. The head of a Sangheili State is referred to as "Kaidon". Kaidons are elected by Elders of their State.[2] The Sangheili "Clan Leader" seems to be more of a political position than a military position.
After election, it is considered a tradition that any elder who disagrees with the election of the new Kaidon send an assassin to kill him, as a form of testing whether the Kaidon is worthy of ruling. Should the assassins fail, the sender is most likely executed, as was Koida 'Vadam, the elder that attempted to have Thel 'Vadamee murdered. The Kaidon, despite being a political ruler, is still very active in the military, even leading long time campaigns into enemy territory, leaving the elders to rule in his stead. Also, the next Kaidon is only elected after the current Kaidon dies.
Known Kaidon
Trivia
- Ripa 'Moramee had a desire for greatness, so he attempted a coup on his own Sangheili Clan Leader; however, it was a failure.
- An assassination attempt against an unknown clan leader on Decided Heart occurred; however, it was unsuccessful.
