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'''Asceticism''' is a form and variation of [[Forerunner]] worship among the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] way of creed, involving humbling oneself before Forerunner technologies. It is followed by both the [[Sangheili]] and many [[San 'Shyuum]] in diversities of Covenant Ages and by notable individuals, including one of the former-[[Prophet of Truth|Minister of | [[File:AsceticArmor.png|thumb|The armor harness worn by Sangheili Ascetics.]] | ||
'''Asceticism''' is a form and variation of [[Forerunner]] worship among the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] way of creed, involving humbling oneself before Forerunner technologies. It is followed by both the [[Sangheili]] and many [[San 'Shyuum]] in diversities of Covenant Ages and by notable individuals, including one of the former-[[Prophet of Truth|Minister of Fortitude]]'s [[cleric]]s. | |||
In the multi-player character-customization mode of the video game ''[[Halo 3]]'', one of the [[Sangheili]] [[Armor Permutation]] sets is known as "[[Ascetic Harness|Ascetic Armor]]". | In the multi-player character-customization mode of the video game ''[[Halo 3]]'', one of the [[Sangheili]] [[Armor Permutation]] sets is known as "[[Ascetic Harness|Ascetic Armor]]". | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
In the real world, Asceticism is a form of strict self-denial intended to foster spiritual discipline.<ref>[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asceticism '''Merriam-Webster''' entry on Asceticism]</ref> | *In the real world, Asceticism is a form of strict self-denial intended to foster spiritual discipline.<ref>[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asceticism '''Merriam-Webster''' entry on Asceticism]</ref> | ||
*The Ascetics wanted [[Usze ‘Taham]] to be their emissary to the [[Covenant Navy (Service)|Covenant Navy]] at the time of the [[Great Schism]].<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=thesoundofsack '''Bungie.net''': ''The Tru7h About Co-Op in Halo 3'']</ref> | |||
==List of appearances== | |||
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}} {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 19:26, November 23, 2010
Asceticism is a form and variation of Forerunner worship among the Covenant way of creed, involving humbling oneself before Forerunner technologies. It is followed by both the Sangheili and many San 'Shyuum in diversities of Covenant Ages and by notable individuals, including one of the former-Minister of Fortitude's clerics.
In the multi-player character-customization mode of the video game Halo 3, one of the Sangheili Armor Permutation sets is known as "Ascetic Armor".
Trivia
- In the real world, Asceticism is a form of strict self-denial intended to foster spiritual discipline.[1]
- The Ascetics wanted Usze ‘Taham to be their emissary to the Covenant Navy at the time of the Great Schism.[2]
List of appearances
- Halo 3 (First appearance) (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Contact Harvest
