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the Sangheili definitely had their own groups even when they were part of the Covenant.

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-[[File:AsceticArmor.png|thumb|The armor harness worn by the Ascetics.]]{{Era|HCW}}
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-:'''''Ascetic''' redirects here. For the armor permutation, see [[Ascetic Harness]].''
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+[[File:AsceticArmor.png|thumb|The armor harness worn by the Ascetics.]]
+:'''''Ascetic''' redirects here. For the armor permutation, see [[Ascetic Harness]], or other uses of the term, [[Asceticism]].''
 The '''Ascetics''' are a group within the [[Sangheili]] culture.<ref name="Tru7h">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=thesoundofsack '''Bungie.net''': ''The Tru7h About Co-Op in Halo 3'']</ref>
 ==Overview==
-When the Sangheili first joined with the [[San 'Shyuum|Prophets]] to form the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]], it is possible that they were no longer allowed to maintain individual groups. However, with the return of the Sangheili's sovereignty in the [[Great Schism]] came the revival of the Ascetics.
+The Ascetics act as the physical and mental embodiment of ideological purity. The Ascetics' presence is meant to promote feelings of stability and order. An Ascetic is to instill confidence in those loyal to the State and fear in those who would undermine it.{{citation needed}} To that end, their actions are swift and their decisions final. By example, they are to show each Sangheili the true path.
-It is said that all Sangheili culture depends upon the Ascetics' resolve.{{citation needed}} They act as the physical and mental embodiment of ideological purity. The Ascetics' presence is meant to promote feelings of stability and order. An Ascetic is to instill confidence in those loyal to the State and fear in those who would undermine it.{{citation needed}} To that end, their actions are swift and their decisions final. By example, they are to show each Sangheili the true path.
 ==Trivia==