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The '''Swords of Sanghelios'''<ref name="Mythos144"/> is an alliance of [[Sangheili]] [[keep]]s and the preeminent governing body on [[Sanghelios]], as well as most [[Sangheili colonies]]. Originally an ancient Sangheili order, the Swords of Sanghelios was reinstated in the aftermath of the [[Great Schism]] by the latest [[Arbiter]] and the organization's leader, [[Thel 'Vadam]].<ref name="waypoint-thel">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/arbiter-thel-vadam '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Arbiter Thel 'Vadam'']</ref><ref name="hwp sangheili">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/sangheili '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Sangheili'']</ref><ref name="hwp sos">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/swords-of-sanghelios '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Swords of Sanghelios'']</ref> Individual members of the faction identify themselves with the title '''Sword of Sanghelios'''.<ref name="soslevel">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level ''[[Swords of Sanghelios (level)|Swords of Sanghelios]]''</ref> | The '''Swords of Sanghelios'''<ref name="Mythos144"/> is an alliance of [[Sangheili]] [[keep]]s and the preeminent governing body on [[Sanghelios]], as well as most [[Sangheili colonies]]. Originally an ancient Sangheili order, the Swords of Sanghelios was reinstated in the aftermath of the [[Great Schism]] by the latest [[Arbiter]] and the organization's leader, [[Thel 'Vadam]].<ref name="waypoint-thel">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/arbiter-thel-vadam '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Arbiter Thel 'Vadam'']</ref><ref name="hwp sangheili">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/sangheili '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Sangheili'']</ref><ref name="hwp sos">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/swords-of-sanghelios '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Swords of Sanghelios'']</ref> Individual members of the faction identify themselves with the title '''Sword of Sanghelios'''.<ref name="soslevel">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level ''[[Swords of Sanghelios (level)|Swords of Sanghelios]]''</ref> | ||
The Sangheili initially lacked organization after being cast out of the Covenant, leading various groups of [[Covenant separatists]]. [[Shipmaster]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]] led a significant number of their [[Fleet of Retribution|forces]] in the deciding battles of the war,<ref name="floodgate">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Floodgate]]''</ref> although Thel 'Vadam would not formally establish the Swords until after the war's end.<ref name="glasslands">'''Halo: Glasslands'''</ref> After the Covenant's defeat, the Sangheili-led groups would [[Covenant remnants|split off into various different factions]], with the Arbiter and his policy of cooperating with humanity retaining a solid following. However, many Sangheili disagreed with his ideals, planning to overthrow the Arbiter and rise against humanity. | The Sangheili initially lacked organization after being cast out of the [[Covenant]], leading various groups of [[Covenant separatists]]. [[Shipmaster]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]] led a significant number of their [[Fleet of Retribution|forces]] in the deciding battles of the war,<ref name="floodgate">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Floodgate]]''</ref> although Thel 'Vadam would not formally establish the Swords until after the war's end.<ref name="glasslands">'''Halo: Glasslands'''</ref> After the Covenant's defeat, the Sangheili-led groups would [[Covenant remnants|split off into various different factions]], with the Arbiter and his policy of cooperating with humanity retaining a solid following. However, many Sangheili disagreed with his ideals, planning to overthrow the Arbiter and rise against humanity. | ||
In the wake of the Covenant War, the Swords of Sanghelios are often viewed as representing the Sangheili on the whole in their diplomatic relations with humanity.<ref name="glasslands"/> Even though the Swords seek to distance themselves from the Covenant ideologically and culturally,<ref name="hwp sangheili"/> some humans have mistakenly referred to them as "the Covenant".<ref>'''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'''</ref> | In the wake of the Covenant War, the Swords of Sanghelios are often viewed as representing the Sangheili on the whole in their diplomatic relations with humanity.<ref name="glasslands"/> Even though the Swords seek to distance themselves from the Covenant ideologically and culturally,<ref name="hwp sangheili"/> some humans have mistakenly referred to them as "the Covenant".<ref>'''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'''</ref> | ||