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{{Title infobox | {{Title infobox | ||
|name=Kaidon | |name=Kaidon | ||
|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Sangheili Clan Leader.jpg|300px]] | ||
|type=Head of government | |type=Head of government | ||
|government=[[Sangheili]] city-states | |government=[[Sangheili]] city-states | ||
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|notable=*[[Thel 'Vadam]] | |notable=*[[Thel 'Vadam]] | ||
*[[Levu 'Mdama]] | *[[Levu 'Mdama]] | ||
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'''Kaidon''', or " | '''Kaidon''', or "clan leader",<ref name="genesis">'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref> is a meritocratic rank held by the head of a [[Sangheili]] state. Kaidons are chosen by a council of [[elder]]s from their state.<ref name="cp89">'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 89''</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Kaidons are elected by a panel of their clan's [[elder]]s. After the kaidon has taken office, any elder who disagrees with the crowning of the new leader sends assassins to kill him or challenges the kaidon himself, as a form of testing whether the new leader is worthy of ruling the clan.<ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 171''</ref> Should the assassins fail, the sender is typically executed. However, if the kaidon is killed, no action is taken against the elder, as the Sangheili believe that a kaidon who cannot defend himself is unworthy of leadership.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 92''</ref> Any | Kaidons are elected by a panel of their clan's [[elder]]s. After the kaidon has taken office, any elder who disagrees with the crowning of the new leader sends assassins to kill him or challenges the kaidon himself, as a form of testing whether the new leader is worthy of ruling the clan.<ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 171''</ref> Should the assassins fail, the sender is typically executed. However, if the kaidon is killed, no action is taken against the elder, as the Sangheili believe that a kaidon who cannot defend himself is unworthy of leadership.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 92''</ref> Any treasonous or disloyal individual that lived in the state that the kaidon governed could be executed by the kaidon.<ref>'''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''', ''page 47''</ref> | ||
Kaidons, despite being political rulers, are very active in the military, even leading long campaigns into enemy territory, leaving the elders to rule in his stead.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 94''</ref> Although a kaidon may be protected by numerous armed guards, the kaidon typically removes any threats himself to show that he is a capable leader. A kaidon typically arms himself with an [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] and may wield a ranged weapon, such as a [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]], as a sidearm. Kaidon is a life-long rank, so the next kaidon is crowned only after the current kaidon dies | Kaidons, despite being political rulers, are very active in the military, even leading long campaigns into enemy territory, leaving the elders to rule in his stead.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 94''</ref> Although a kaidon may be protected by numerous armed guards, the kaidon typically removes any threats himself to show that he is a capable leader. A kaidon typically arms himself with an [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] and may wield a ranged weapon, such as a [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]], as a sidearm. Kaidon is a life-long rank, so the next kaidon is crowned only after the current kaidon dies.<ref name="cp89"/> | ||
Kaidons reside within a High Room, located in the kaidon's own [[keep]]. The keep that the kaidon lives in is considered the head keep of the state, with there being numerous client keeps controlled by clan elders. A kaidon meets with the elders of the state's client keeps within an assembly house located inside the head keep where matters concerning the state are discussed.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 53''</ref> | Kaidons reside within a High Room, located in the kaidon's own [[keep]]. The keep that the kaidon lives in is considered the head keep of the state, with there being numerous client keeps controlled by clan elders. A kaidon meets with the elders of the state's client keeps within an assembly house located inside the head keep where matters concerning the state are discussed.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 53''</ref> | ||
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==Known kaidons== | ==Known kaidons== | ||
*[[Ther 'Vadam]] – An ancient kaidon of the [[state of Vadam]]. After losing a war against one of his clan's rivals, he was imprisoned, though he eventually escaped. He spent years gathering allies, with whom he one day attacked his enemies' keep. He executed his enemies, as well as his former companions who were too cowardly to commit suicide. | *[[Ther 'Vadam]] – An ancient kaidon of the [[state of Vadam]]. After losing a war against one of his clan's rivals, he was imprisoned, though he eventually escaped. He spent years gathering allies, with whom he one day attacked his enemies' keep. He executed his enemies, as well as his former companions who were too cowardly to commit suicide. | ||
*[[Thel 'Vadam]] – The latest known kaidon of Vadam; killed the assassins sent by the elder [[Koida 'Vadam]], then executed the latter and banished his family. Later he became the [[Supreme Commander]] of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], and the Arbiter after that. After becoming the Arbiter, he killed the [[Prophet of Truth]], effectively ending the [[Human-Covenant War]]. After the Great Schism, he sought reconciliation with humanity following the war, drawing ire from more conservative Sangheili.<ref name="Glasslands">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 59''</ref> | |||
*[[Levu 'Mdama]] – Kaidon of the state of [[Mdama]] following the Human-Covenant War in [[2553]]. Allied himself with Thel 'Vadam and sought reconciliation with humanity.<ref name="Glasslands"/> | |||
*[[Ussa 'Xellus]] – Kaidon of the state of [[Xellus]] until the state's destruction in [[851 BCE]]; later the first kaidon of [[The Refuge]].<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 46''</ref> | *[[Ussa 'Xellus]] – Kaidon of the state of [[Xellus]] until the state's destruction in [[851 BCE]]; later the first kaidon of [[The Refuge]].<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 46''</ref> | ||
*[[ | *[[Bal'Tol 'Xellus]] – Kaidon of the Refuge as of [[2553]]. Ended the [['Greftus Faction]] rebellion.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 206''</ref> | ||
*[[Panom]] – Kaidon of the [[State of Panom]] on [[Hesduros]]. Allied himself with [[Jul 'Mdama]] and formed a [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|new Covenant]] to find the [[Ur-Didact|Didact's]] [[shield world]], [[Requiem]].<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 441''</ref> | *[[Panom]] – Kaidon of the [[State of Panom]] on [[Hesduros]]. Allied himself with [[Jul 'Mdama]] and formed a [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|new Covenant]] to find the [[Ur-Didact|Didact's]] [[shield world]], [[Requiem]].<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 441''</ref> | ||
*[[ | *Unidentified kaidon of [[Moram]] – This kaidon was the target of a coup attempt by [[Ripa 'Moramee]], one of his clanmates. 'Moramee's attempt failed and he was brought before the kaidon, who banished him to the [[Weeping Shadows of Sorrow]] penitentiary. 'Moramee's resolve during the coup led to his ascension to the rank of [[Arbiter]].<ref name="genesis"/> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[Eric Nylund]]'s ''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx'' makes | [[Eric Nylund]]'s ''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx'' makes reference to "Major Domo Sangheili".<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 349''</ref> As a "[[Wikipedia:Majordomo|majordomo]]" is the head (or acting head) of a household, it could be that this was an early concept for the kaidon or [[elder]] titles introduced in ''Halo: The Cole Protocol''. | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'' | *''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' | *''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' | ||
*''[[Hunt the Truth]]'' | *''[[Hunt the Truth]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' | *''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Covenant titles]] | [[Category:Covenant titles]] |