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After 'Szatulai had convened with the United Rebel Front, the Fleet of Inexorable Obedience [[Battle of Biko|attacked]] Biko,{{Ref/Reuse|ss21}} which 'Kvarosee hoped to capture to use as a forward operating base.{{Ref/Reuse|ss9}} After five days of battle, resulting in the loss of five [[cruiser]]s and Biko's shipbuilding stations 'Kvarosee had hoped to capture, the Fleet of Inexorable Obedience defeated the last of human resistance and began glassing the planet. This was aided by information from the rebels that allowed the fleetmaster to adjust his tactics to the human boarding tactics. However, much to the fleetmaster's fury, the Spartan-IIs had slipped away to Etalan and decimated most of the fleet's supply convoy that 'Kvarosee had left behind, bringing the fleet's advance to a halt. While the Minor Minister threatened him with punishment from the [[High Council]], 'Kvarosee called for a new logistics flotilla to meet with his fleet after gathering the surviving vessels at Etalan. 'Kvarosee and the Minor Minister met with 'Szatulai again, who warned them that the humans had captured a ''[[kelguid]]'' from one of his [[Worthy Silence|corvettes]], which contained the fleet's supply network. While the Minor Minister feared the humans planned to attack [[High Charity]], the Sangheili suspected that the nearby Covenant supply world of [[Zhoist]] was the likely target.{{Ref/Reuse|ss21}} | After 'Szatulai had convened with the United Rebel Front, the Fleet of Inexorable Obedience [[Battle of Biko|attacked]] Biko,{{Ref/Reuse|ss21}} which 'Kvarosee hoped to capture to use as a forward operating base.{{Ref/Reuse|ss9}} After five days of battle, resulting in the loss of five [[cruiser]]s and Biko's shipbuilding stations 'Kvarosee had hoped to capture, the Fleet of Inexorable Obedience defeated the last of human resistance and began glassing the planet. This was aided by information from the rebels that allowed the fleetmaster to adjust his tactics to the human boarding tactics. However, much to the fleetmaster's fury, the Spartan-IIs had slipped away to Etalan and decimated most of the fleet's supply convoy that 'Kvarosee had left behind, bringing the fleet's advance to a halt. While the Minor Minister threatened him with punishment from the [[High Council]], 'Kvarosee called for a new logistics flotilla to meet with his fleet after gathering the surviving vessels at Etalan. 'Kvarosee and the Minor Minister met with 'Szatulai again, who warned them that the humans had captured a ''[[kelguid]]'' from one of his [[Worthy Silence|corvettes]], which contained the fleet's supply network. While the Minor Minister feared the humans planned to attack [[High Charity]], the Sangheili suspected that the nearby Covenant supply world of [[Zhoist]] was the likely target.{{Ref/Reuse|ss21}} | ||
By [[2526#April|April 15, 2526]], the Fleet of Inexorable Obedience had arrived at Zhoist, where the Spartans began targeting orbital facilities and raiding its [[space elevator]]s. 'Kvarosee dispatched the First Blade to hunt down the Spartans at the elevators, while he continued to hunt down the humans' remaining [[Prowler]]s.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ss26|SS|Chapter=26}} Despite his efforts, 'Szatulai was slain by the Spartans and two of Zhoist's [[Ten Cities of Edification|Ten Cities]] were destroyed, along with the planet's [[Ring of Mighty Abundance]] and the under-construction [[Covenant supercarrier]] ''[[Hammer of Faith]]''. While the Minor Minister threatened and disparaged the fleetmaster, 'Kvarosee's steward [[Tam 'Lakosee]] killed the San'Shyuum. 'Kvarosee resolved to incinerate the Prophet's body and inform the [[Hierarchs]] that the Minor Minister died in battle. 'Kvarosee had his fleet regroup to recover what he could and withdraw beyond the planet's [[gravity well]]. To his displeasure, the human captives only laughed when interrogated. Shortly afterwards, a number of his ships were destroyed by the [[octanitrocubane|octas]] the prisoners managed to smuggle into his fleet when they were captured. Though he intended to recover the information the First Blade had gotten on the Spartans and their armor,{{Ref/Reuse|ssepilogue}} 'Szatulai's flagship ''[[Sacred Whisper]]'' was tethered to the Ring of Mighty Abudence and was destroyed with the Ring, taking with it the information that 'Szatulai had received.{{Ref/Novel| | By [[2526#April|April 15, 2526]], the Fleet of Inexorable Obedience had arrived at Zhoist, where the Spartans began targeting orbital facilities and raiding its [[space elevator]]s. 'Kvarosee dispatched the First Blade to hunt down the Spartans at the elevators, while he continued to hunt down the humans' remaining [[Prowler]]s.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ss26|SS|Chapter=26}} Despite his efforts, 'Szatulai was slain by the Spartans and two of Zhoist's [[Ten Cities of Edification|Ten Cities]] were destroyed, along with the planet's [[Ring of Mighty Abundance]] and the under-construction [[Covenant supercarrier]] ''[[Hammer of Faith]]''. While the Minor Minister threatened and disparaged the fleetmaster, 'Kvarosee's steward [[Tam 'Lakosee]] killed the San'Shyuum. 'Kvarosee resolved to incinerate the Prophet's body and inform the [[Hierarchs]] that the Minor Minister died in battle. 'Kvarosee had his fleet regroup to recover what he could and withdraw beyond the planet's [[gravity well]]. To his displeasure, the human captives only laughed when interrogated. Shortly afterwards, a number of his ships were destroyed by the [[octanitrocubane|octas]] the prisoners managed to smuggle into his fleet when they were captured. Though he intended to recover the information the First Blade had gotten on the Spartans and their armor,{{Ref/Reuse|ssepilogue}} 'Szatulai's flagship ''[[Sacred Whisper]]'' was tethered to the Ring of Mighty Abudence and was destroyed with the Ring, taking with it the information that 'Szatulai had received.{{Ref/Novel|Oblv|Page=76}} | ||
===Plot to destroy ONI=== | ===Plot to destroy ONI=== | ||
{{Main|Battle of Netherop}} | {{Main|Battle of Netherop (2526)}} | ||
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===Death=== | ===Death=== | ||
Following the departure of the [[UNSC]] and the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] from [[Netherop]], Nizat and [[Tam 'Lakosee]] made their way towards the refectory by the light of two dying lamps following the removal of the [[vacuum energy condenser]] that was powering the tel. The two were so weak and thirsty that they could barely even walk, and it took a hundred centals to persuade Nizat to try for the aeroponics grange where there would be food and drink so that they could rejuvenate themselves. Both [[Sangheili]] developed infections from their wounds, but Nizat was much worse off than Tam with his ripped-off mandible. With their [[Sanctum's Hide]] armor sloughing off, a sure sign that both | Following the departure of the [[UNSC]] and the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] from [[Netherop]], Nizat and [[Tam 'Lakosee]] made their way towards the refectory by the light of two dying lamps following the removal of the [[vacuum energy condenser]] that was powering the tel. The two were so weak and thirsty that they could barely even walk, and it took a hundred centals to persuade Nizat to try for the aeroponics grange where there would be food and drink so that they could rejuvenate themselves. Both [[Sangheili]] developed infections from their wounds, but Nizat was much worse off than Tam with his ripped-off mandible. With their [[Sanctum's Hide]] armor sloughing off, a sure sign that both Sangheili were dying, a despondent Nizat came to the conclusion that they were being punished for failing the gods. Too weak to continue on, Nizat sent Tam ahead with orders to come back for him. However, Tam only found their crops ruined and the water contaminated which Tam believed was punishment for leading the UNSC to the Inner Sanctum and then allowing them to steal the [[Divine Hand]]. | ||
Unwilling to be the one to confirm that the gods were punishing them and that they were marooned to die on this hellish world in pain, hunger and relentless heat, Tam filled a haversack with some of the withered fruit and withered vines and the water jug with the foul liquid and he returned to Nizat. By the time that Tam arrived, Nizat's Sanctum's Hide had dissolved completely, and he was so weak that Tam feared that he was already dead. Promising that the gods were still with them, Tam gave his friend the water and food before using his [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] to mercy kill Nizat, leaving Tam alone to die of his infection, starvation or dehydration.{{Ref/Reuse|Out25}} | Unwilling to be the one to confirm that the gods were punishing them and that they were marooned to die on this hellish world in pain, hunger and relentless heat, Tam filled a haversack with some of the withered fruit and withered vines and the water jug with the foul liquid and he returned to Nizat. By the time that Tam arrived, Nizat's Sanctum's Hide had dissolved completely, and he was so weak that Tam feared that he was already dead. Promising that the gods were still with them, Tam gave his friend the water and food before using his [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] to mercy kill Nizat, leaving Tam alone to die of his infection, starvation or dehydration.{{Ref/Reuse|Out25}} | ||
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However, Nizat had a hint of dissent growing within and found no delight from inflicting suffering and death on defenseless humans. He regarded the [[San'Shyuum]] as repulsively weak, though he was careful to address them with a tone just shy of reverence. He had a particular dislike for the [[Minor Minister of Artifact Survey]], who he considered unimpressive and annoying. Despite this, he refused to lie to a San'Shyuum.{{Ref/Reuse|ss9}} On several occasions, Nizat found himself imagining killing the Minor Minister. At one point, Nizat contemplated whether or not 'Szatulai would follow the order if he gave it which 'Szatulai's own internal musings showed he gladly would've and wondered in turn if Nizat and his crew would be willing to cover it up. He found that his path grew darker after his steward [[Tam 'Lakosee]] slew the Minor Minister and the fleetmaster quickly decided to lie to the [[Hierarchs]] about the manner of Survey's death to save the life of his steward.{{Ref/Reuse|ssepilogue}} | However, Nizat had a hint of dissent growing within and found no delight from inflicting suffering and death on defenseless humans. He regarded the [[San'Shyuum]] as repulsively weak, though he was careful to address them with a tone just shy of reverence. He had a particular dislike for the [[Minor Minister of Artifact Survey]], who he considered unimpressive and annoying. Despite this, he refused to lie to a San'Shyuum.{{Ref/Reuse|ss9}} On several occasions, Nizat found himself imagining killing the Minor Minister. At one point, Nizat contemplated whether or not 'Szatulai would follow the order if he gave it which 'Szatulai's own internal musings showed he gladly would've and wondered in turn if Nizat and his crew would be willing to cover it up. He found that his path grew darker after his steward [[Tam 'Lakosee]] slew the Minor Minister and the fleetmaster quickly decided to lie to the [[Hierarchs]] about the manner of Survey's death to save the life of his steward.{{Ref/Reuse|ssepilogue}} | ||
Nizat showed himself to be an incredibly cunning and adaptable opponent, proving himself to be one of humanity's earliest and most dangerous Covenant enemies. This was only amplified by the fact that humanity remained unaware of the true extent of the danger that Nizat posed to them. During Operation: SILENT STORM, Nizat's tactics were highly adaptable to countering the Spartans and the UNSC after learning from the [[Insurrectionist]]s of their plans. After learning what had been taken from a downed [[intrusion corvette]] in the [[Battle of Seoba]], Nizat and 'Szatulai quickly deduced the UNSC's next target and moved to stop them. It was only the Spartans own adaptability to the situation that allowed them to bypass Nizat's defenses and decimate his forces at [[Zhoist]].{{Ref/Novel|SS}} Nizat subsequently came up with an elaborate plot to destroy ONI, recognizing it as the true danger amongst the UNSC even when the [[Hierarchs]] refused to listen. Using what he'd observed of the Spartans tactics during his previous engagements with them, Nizat successfully lured them into a trap on [[Netherop]] using one of his own ships as a lure and then using the Spartans to combat the [[Silent Shadow]] when they arrived. Although ultimately defeated and exiled on Netherop by the Covenant, Nizat succeeded in slipping a [[Luminal Beacon]] into the UNSC's possession and remained confident that his forces would be able to continue with his plan, even in Nizat's permanent absence.{{Ref/Reuse|Oblivion}} | Nizat showed himself to be an incredibly cunning and adaptable opponent, proving himself to be one of humanity's earliest and most dangerous Covenant enemies. This was only amplified by the fact that humanity remained unaware of the true extent of the danger that Nizat posed to them. During Operation: SILENT STORM, Nizat's tactics were highly adaptable to countering the Spartans and the UNSC after learning from the [[Insurrectionist]]s of their plans. After learning what had been taken from a downed [[intrusion corvette]] in the [[Battle of Seoba]], Nizat and 'Szatulai quickly deduced the UNSC's next target and moved to stop them. It was only the Spartans own adaptability to the situation that allowed them to bypass Nizat's defenses and decimate his forces at [[Zhoist]].{{Ref/Novel|SS}} Nizat subsequently came up with an elaborate plot to destroy ONI, recognizing it as the true danger amongst the UNSC even when the [[Hierarchs]] refused to listen. Using what he'd observed of the Spartans tactics during his previous engagements with them, Nizat successfully lured them into a trap on [[Netherop]] using one of his own ships as a lure and then using the Spartans to combat the [[Silent Shadow]] when they arrived. Although ultimately defeated and exiled on Netherop by the Covenant, Nizat succeeded in slipping a [[Luminal Beacon]] into the UNSC's possession and remained confident that his forces would be able to continue with his plan, even in Nizat's permanent absence.{{Ref/Reuse|Oblivion}} [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]], after meeting Nizat, recalled that the Fleetmaster had a reputation amongst the Covenant for being a competent, if not cunning, strategist, although Nizat's reputation had been ruined after his defeat in [[Operation: SILENT STORM]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=Out12|Out|12}} | ||
Already a strong believer in the [[Covenant religion]], Nizat became more and more fanatical as time went on during his exile on Netherop, but his followers, aside from Tam, started to become disillusioned by their harsh life.{{Ref/Reuse|Outcasts}} | Already a strong believer in the [[Covenant religion]], Nizat became more and more fanatical as time went on during his exile on Netherop, but his followers, aside from Tam, started to become disillusioned by their harsh life, although none were willing to outright go against him.{{Ref/Reuse|Outcasts}} Although some would occasionally attempt to abandon Nizat and disappear into the mountains, [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Amalea Petrov]] and her forces would kill them rather than running the risk of Nizat's deserting warriors becoming a danger to them later on.{{Ref/Novel|Out|11}} During their first meeting, Thel's impression was that Nizat was somewhat unbalanced and more than a little sanctimonious.{{Ref/Reuse|Out12}} After hearing the story of how Nizat had saved Tam when he had killed the Minor Minister of Artifact Survey, Thel had a hard time reconciling the merciful superior from Tam's story with the irrational zealot that Nizat had become.{{Ref/Novel|Out|20}} | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||