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**[[Blooding Years]]
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|date=[[2558#October|October 2558]]{{Ref/Reuse|loochapt21}}
|date=c. [[2558#October|October 17, 2558]]{{Ref/Book|Id=osfm95|OSFM|Page=95}}-October 27, 2558{{Ref/Reuse|loochapt21}}{{Ref/Book|Id=myth195|HM|Page=195}}
|place=[[Sanghelios]], [[Urs system]]{{Ref/Reuse|loochapt21}}
|place=[[Sanghelios]], [[Urs system]]{{Ref/Reuse|loochapt21}}
|result='''Swords of Sanghelios victory'''
|result='''Swords of Sanghelios victory'''
*Jul 'Mdama's forces routed
*Jul 'Mdama's forces routed and considered functionally destroyed.{{Ref/Reuse|myth195}}{{Ref/Reuse|loochapt21}}
*Fireteam Osiris leaves in a Guardian
*Fireteam Osiris leaves in a Guardian.{{Ref/Reuse|sunaion}}
|side1=*{{Icon|SoS}} [[Swords of Sanghelios]]
|side1=*{{Icon|SoS}} [[Swords of Sanghelios]]
*{{Icon|UNSC Post}} [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]
*{{Icon|UNSC Post}} [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]
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|forces3=*[[Armiger]]s
|forces3=*[[Armiger]]s
*Two [[Guardian]]s
*Two [[Guardian]]s
|casual1=None
|casual1=Unknown
|casual2=Near total
|casual2=Near total
|casual3=Some Armigers}}
|casual3=Some Armigers}}
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==Background==
==Background==
===Standoff===
===Standoff===
[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] would gain control of [[Sunaion]] and began to plan for a strike on [[Vadam]]. The Swords of Sanghelios would be made aware of this and would establish a forward operating base in the ruins of Nuusra. They would hope to strike the Covenant at Sunaion.{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/sunaion|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe, Locations|Page=Sunaion|D=13|M=4|Y=2016|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/sunaion.html}}
At some point, [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] would gain control of [[Sunaion]] and began to plan for a strike on [[Vadam]]. The Swords of Sanghelios would be made aware of this and would establish a forward operating base in the ruins of Nuusra. They would hope to strike the Covenant at Sunaion.{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/sunaion|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe, Locations|Page=Sunaion|D=13|M=4|Y=2016|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/sunaion.html}}


Leading into the conflict, Sanghelios was in a tense state.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/sanghelios|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe, Locations|Page=Sanghelios|D=13|M=4|Y=2016|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/sanghelios.html}}
Leading into the conflict, Sanghelios was in a tense state.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/sanghelios|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe, Locations|Page=Sanghelios|D=13|M=4|Y=2016|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/sanghelios.html}}


==Conflict==
===Preparations===
Sometime after the death of [[Jul 'Mdama]], his Covenant attacked the planet. As their forces attacked, other assets on the planet rose up. Sanghelios burst into a worldwide conflict. Despite, the battles on the planet previous to this point, this was the first time that fighting on Sanghelios was characterized as a ''global'' war.{{Ref/Reuse|loochapt21}}
Following the [[Operation: ATHENA|setback]] at the [[Absolute Record]], Jul Mdama and his Covenant pivoted to trying to take control of Sanghelios. To this end, Covenant forces would take control of the [[Argent Moon]] and scour it in hopes of finding any materiel to help with this goal.{{Ref/Book|HM|Page=185}}
 
==War==
===Ignition of conflict===
Around October 17, 2558, Jul 'Mdama's forces besieged Sanghelios.{{Ref/Reuse|osfm95}} As their forces attacked, other assets on the planet rose up and Sanghelios burst into a worldwide conflict.{{Ref/Reuse|loochapt21}} Heavy fighting took place in most of the planet's [[city|city-states]].{{Ref/Reuse|osfm95}} Despite the conflicts on the planet previous to this point, this was the first time that fighting on Sanghelios was characterized as a ''global'' war.{{Ref/Reuse|loochapt21}}
 
Although the Arbiter did not formally request support from the UNSC, personnel on the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} were given a warning order that intervention to support the Swords of Sanghelios might be required.{{Ref/Reuse|osfm95}}


A member of the [[House of Vadam]], [[Murok 'Vadam]], would divulge the location of where the Arbiter was stationed to the Covenant in exchange for power and prestige.{{Ref/Game|Id=officer|H5G|Detail=[[Mission Intel#Before the Storm|Mission Intel - Before the Storm - Sangheili Security Officer's Log]]}}
A member of the [[House of Vadam]], [[Murok 'Vadam]], would divulge the location of where the Arbiter was stationed to the Covenant in exchange for power and prestige.{{Ref/Game|Id=officer|H5G|Detail=[[Mission Intel#Before the Storm|Mission Intel - Before the Storm - Sangheili Security Officer's Log]]}}
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{{Quote|With Arbiter's victories and the death of Jul 'Mdama, the Covenant grow desperate. They have began an assault on 'Vadam lands, targeting Arbiter specifically.|[[Mahkee 'Chava]] to Fireteam Osiris.{{Ref/Reuse|swords}}}}
{{Quote|With Arbiter's victories and the death of Jul 'Mdama, the Covenant grow desperate. They have began an assault on 'Vadam lands, targeting Arbiter specifically.|[[Mahkee 'Chava]] to Fireteam Osiris.{{Ref/Reuse|swords}}}}
{{Main|Battle of Nuusra}}
{{Main|Battle of Nuusra}}
On the morning{{Ref/Game|H5G|Detail=[[Mission Intel#Enemy Lines|Mission Intel - Enemy Lines - Unggoy Personal Log 023]]}} of October 27, 2558, the Covenant made a last-ditch attempt to kill the Arbiter{{Ref/Reuse|loochapt21}}{{Ref/Level|Id=swords|H5G|[[Swords of Sanghelios (level)|Swords of Sanghelios]]}} at [[Nuusra]]. Partway through the battle, the [[Fireteam Osiris]] would assist Swords forces in repelling the Covenant and extracting the [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]].{{Ref/Reuse|swords}}
On the morning{{Ref/Game|H5G|Detail=[[Mission Intel#Enemy Lines|Mission Intel - Enemy Lines - Unggoy Personal Log 023]]}} of October 27, 2558, the Covenant made a last-ditch attempt to kill the Arbiter{{Ref/Reuse|loochapt21}}{{Ref/Level|Id=swords|H5G|[[Swords of Sanghelios (level)|Swords of Sanghelios]]}} at [[Nuusra]]. Partway through the battle, the Spartans of [[Fireteam Osiris]] would assist Swords forces in repelling the Covenant and extracting the [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]].{{Ref/Reuse|swords}}


After discussions took place between [[human]] forces and the Swords,{{Ref/Level|Id=alliance|H5G|[[Alliance]]}} Fireteam Osiris would move to a Forerunner installation to retrieve a [[Constructor]].{{Ref/Level|H5G|[[Enemy Lines]]}}
After discussions took place between [[human]] forces and the Swords,{{Ref/Level|Id=alliance|H5G|[[Alliance]]}} Fireteam Osiris would move to a Forerunner installation to retrieve a [[Constructor]].{{Ref/Level|H5G|[[Enemy Lines]]}}
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{{Quote|The Covenant soldiers will hear the Guardian wake from its slumber, they will look up over the bodies of their brothers, through the smoke of their burning city, they will look to the horizon as their holy idol rises from the sea and forsakes them. And that is when the Covenant dies.|Thel 'Vadam to a few of his officers.{{ref/Reuse|alliance}}}}
{{Quote|The Covenant soldiers will hear the Guardian wake from its slumber, they will look up over the bodies of their brothers, through the smoke of their burning city, they will look to the horizon as their holy idol rises from the sea and forsakes them. And that is when the Covenant dies.|Thel 'Vadam to a few of his officers.{{ref/Reuse|alliance}}}}
{{Main|Battle of Sunaion}}
{{Main|Battle of Sunaion}}
The Swords of Sanghelios moved into Sunaion deploying Thel himself and Fireteam Osiris. They would split up with Osiris moving to take out anti-aircraft weapons. At least one ship in the air above the battle fell into the [[Csurdon Sea]] below. Osiris eventually went into the under city fighting Covenant forces there. The Guardian buried below began to rise, and with it Created forces joined the fray.{{Ref/Level|H5G|[[Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion]]}}
The Swords of Sanghelios moved into Sunaion deploying Thel himself and Fireteam Osiris. They would split up with Osiris moving to take out anti-aircraft weapons. At least one ship in the air above the battle fell into the [[Csurdon Sea]] below. Osiris eventually went into the under city fighting Covenant forces there. The Guardian buried below began to rise, and with it Created forces joined the fray.{{Ref/Level|Id=sunaion|H5G|[[Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion]]}}


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==Aftermath==
==Aftermath==
===Created occupation===
{{Main|Subjugation of Sanghelios}}
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{{Expand-section}}


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*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
*''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' {{C|First named}}
*''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' {{C|First named}}
*''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' {{Mo}}


==Sources==
==Sources==

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Previous:

Battle of Meridian (2558)

Concurrent:

Battle of Genesis

Next:

Sanghelios global war
Battle of Sunaion.

Conflict:

Date:

c. October 17, 2558[1]-October 27, 2558[2][3]

Location:

Sanghelios, Urs system[2]

Outcome:

Swords of Sanghelios victory

  • Jul 'Mdama's forces routed and considered functionally destroyed.[3][2]
  • Fireteam Osiris leaves in a Guardian.[4]
Details
Belligerents
Commanders

General Kitun 'Arach

Strength
Casualties

Unknown

Near total

Some Armigers

 

A global war on the Sangheili homeworld of Sanghelios erupted in late 2558.[2] Fighting would involve the Swords of Sanghelios, Jul 'Mdama's Covenant, minor forces of the United Nations Space Command (UNSC), and finally the newly formed Created.[5]

Background

Standoff

At some point, Jul 'Mdama's Covenant would gain control of Sunaion and began to plan for a strike on Vadam. The Swords of Sanghelios would be made aware of this and would establish a forward operating base in the ruins of Nuusra. They would hope to strike the Covenant at Sunaion.[6]

Leading into the conflict, Sanghelios was in a tense state.[7]

Preparations

Following the setback at the Absolute Record, Jul Mdama and his Covenant pivoted to trying to take control of Sanghelios. To this end, Covenant forces would take control of the Argent Moon and scour it in hopes of finding any materiel to help with this goal.[8]

War

Ignition of conflict

Around October 17, 2558, Jul 'Mdama's forces besieged Sanghelios.[1] As their forces attacked, other assets on the planet rose up and Sanghelios burst into a worldwide conflict.[2] Heavy fighting took place in most of the planet's city-states.[1] Despite the conflicts on the planet previous to this point, this was the first time that fighting on Sanghelios was characterized as a global war.[2]

Although the Arbiter did not formally request support from the UNSC, personnel on the UNSC Infinity were given a warning order that intervention to support the Swords of Sanghelios might be required.[1]

A member of the House of Vadam, Murok 'Vadam, would divulge the location of where the Arbiter was stationed to the Covenant in exchange for power and prestige.[9]

Covenant Kraken fighting over Nuusra.

Fighting at Nuusra

"With Arbiter's victories and the death of Jul 'Mdama, the Covenant grow desperate. They have began an assault on 'Vadam lands, targeting Arbiter specifically."
Mahkee 'Chava to Fireteam Osiris.[10]
Main article: Battle of Nuusra

On the morning[11] of October 27, 2558, the Covenant made a last-ditch attempt to kill the Arbiter[2][10] at Nuusra. Partway through the battle, the Spartans of Fireteam Osiris would assist Swords forces in repelling the Covenant and extracting the Arbiter Thel 'Vadam.[10]

After discussions took place between human forces and the Swords,[12] Fireteam Osiris would move to a Forerunner installation to retrieve a Constructor.[13]

With it, the humans modified it to activate the Guardian beneath the sea city of Sunaion. Sunaion was also at this point, the Covenant's last stronghold. Together, the humans and the Swords of Sanghelios left Nuusra to attack.[14]

Covenant and Swords forces fighting in Sunaion.

Last stand

"The Covenant soldiers will hear the Guardian wake from its slumber, they will look up over the bodies of their brothers, through the smoke of their burning city, they will look to the horizon as their holy idol rises from the sea and forsakes them. And that is when the Covenant dies."
— Thel 'Vadam to a few of his officers.[12]
Main article: Battle of Sunaion

The Swords of Sanghelios moved into Sunaion deploying Thel himself and Fireteam Osiris. They would split up with Osiris moving to take out anti-aircraft weapons. At least one ship in the air above the battle fell into the Csurdon Sea below. Osiris eventually went into the under city fighting Covenant forces there. The Guardian buried below began to rise, and with it Created forces joined the fray.[4]

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Aftermath

Created occupation

Main article: Subjugation of Sanghelios
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Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, page 95
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Halo: Legacy of Onyx, chapter 21
  3. ^ a b Halo Mythos, page 195
  4. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Battle of Sunaion
  5. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Campaign
  6. ^ Halo Waypoint - Universe, Locations, Sunaion (Retrieved on Apr 13, 2016) [local archive] [external archive]
  7. ^ Halo Waypoint - Universe, Locations, Sanghelios (Retrieved on Apr 13, 2016) [local archive] [external archive]
  8. ^ Halo Mythos, page 185
  9. ^ Halo 5: Guardians: Mission Intel - Before the Storm - Sangheili Security Officer's Log
  10. ^ a b c Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Swords of Sanghelios
  11. ^ Halo 5: Guardians: Mission Intel - Enemy Lines - Unggoy Personal Log 023
  12. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Alliance
  13. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Enemy Lines
  14. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level Before the Storm