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Shortly after the [[Writ of Union]] between the Reformists and the [[Sangheili]] was signed and the [[Covenant]] was established, the [[Mken 'Scre'ah'ben|Prophet of Inner Conviction]] [[Mission to Janjur Qom|led a team to Janjur Qom]] to retrieve a group of willing, fertile females to restock the breeding population on ''[[High Charity]]'' and to steal a [[Luminary]] in the [[grotto of the Great Transition]].{{Ref/Novel|BC|Chapter=3}} When the group landed on the planet's surface, they made their way to the grotto and eventually discovered the Luminary and the [[Purifying Vision of the Holy Path]]. However, Stoic warriors discovered their location and waited for them outside of the grotto. [[Vervum L'kosur]] and [[Loquen 'Nvong]] betrayed the Prophet of Inner Conviction and the rest of the team, and tried to execute them in order to steal the relics.{{Ref/Novel|Id=BC8|BC|Chapter=8}} In the resulting skirmish, Vervum was killed and Loquen was captured while the rest of the team remained hidden from the Stoics in a concealed room.{{Ref/Novel|Id=BC9|BC|Chapter=9}} | Shortly after the [[Writ of Union]] between the Reformists and the [[Sangheili]] was signed and the [[Covenant]] was established, the [[Mken 'Scre'ah'ben|Prophet of Inner Conviction]] [[Mission to Janjur Qom|led a team to Janjur Qom]] to retrieve a group of willing, fertile females to restock the breeding population on ''[[High Charity]]'' and to steal a [[Luminary]] in the [[grotto of the Great Transition]].{{Ref/Novel|BC|Chapter=3}} When the group landed on the planet's surface, they made their way to the grotto and eventually discovered the Luminary and the [[Purifying Vision of the Holy Path]]. However, Stoic warriors discovered their location and waited for them outside of the grotto. [[Vervum L'kosur]] and [[Loquen 'Nvong]] betrayed the Prophet of Inner Conviction and the rest of the team, and tried to execute them in order to steal the relics.{{Ref/Novel|Id=BC8|BC|Chapter=8}} In the resulting skirmish, Vervum was killed and Loquen was captured while the rest of the team remained hidden from the Stoics in a concealed room.{{Ref/Novel|Id=BC9|BC|Chapter=9}} | ||
After the Stoics left, the team headed to the village of [[Crellum]] to retrieve the females.{{Ref/Reuse|BC9}} Once they had done so, they attempted to return to their nearby [[dropship]], but they were intercepted by Stoic warriors and their [[folasteed]] mounts. A firefight ensured, which ultimately left all the Stoic forces dead; [[Burenn]]'s tamed [[ilpdor]] named [[Erb]] killed most of them.{{Ref/Novel|Id=BC11|BC|Chapter=11}} The team eventually returned to their [[Covenant corvette|corvette]], ''[[Vengeful Vitality]]'', orbiting the planet. The Stoics attempted to shoot them down with missiles, but only one missile hit and ''Vengeful Vitality'' was able to escape. | After the Stoics left, the team headed to the village of [[Crellum]] to retrieve the females.{{Ref/Reuse|BC9}} Once they had done so, they attempted to return to their nearby [[dropship]], but they were intercepted by Stoic warriors and their [[folasteed]] mounts. A firefight ensured, which ultimately left all the Stoic forces dead; [[Burenn]]'s tamed [[ilpdor]] named [[Erb]] killed most of them.{{Ref/Novel|Id=BC11|BC|Chapter=11}} The team eventually returned to their [[Covenant corvette|corvette]], ''[[Vengeful Vitality]]'', orbiting the planet. The Stoics attempted to shoot them down with missiles, but only one missile hit and ''Vengeful Vitality'' was able to escape.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 146-154''</ref> | ||
Most, if not all, of the Stoics allegedly perished when their star collapsed in on itself in [[648 BCE]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc310}} However, the only source for news about Janjur Qom's destruction was the San'Shyuum of the Covenant. Although most individuals did not believe that the world was truly destroyed, little was done to dispute it, as only the most powerful San'Shyuum knew where Janjur Qom was located.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFLocalUnits|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/janjur-qom|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Janjur Qom|D=27|M=10|Y=2015|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo_Waypoint/2014_to_2020/Universe/Locations#Janjur_Qom}} | Most, if not all, of the Stoics allegedly perished when their star collapsed in on itself in [[648 BCE]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc310}} However, the only source for news about Janjur Qom's destruction was the San'Shyuum of the Covenant. Although most individuals did not believe that the world was truly destroyed, little was done to dispute it, as only the most powerful San'Shyuum knew where Janjur Qom was located.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFLocalUnits|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/janjur-qom|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Janjur Qom|D=27|M=10|Y=2015|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo_Waypoint/2014_to_2020/Universe/Locations#Janjur_Qom}} | ||
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The Stoics were formed by San'Shyuum that opposed the study or manipulation of [[Forerunner]] artifacts on [[Janjur Qom]]. They believed that the Forerunners were gods and the relics were gifts from them meant to be worshipped.{{Ref/Book|Enc11|Page=125}} The [[grotto of the Great Transition]] was associated with visual images of [[Librarian|a legendary goddess]] that was associated with [[Conservation Measure|rebirth]].{{Ref/Reuse|BC7}} The language of the Stoics was similar to the [[San'Shyuum language]] used by the [[Reformists]]. It was very old-fashioned compared to the Reformist language, but it posed no language barrier between the two factions.{{Ref/Reuse|BC6}} The significantly lower gravity of ''[[High Charity]]'' and lack of genetic diversity led to the Reformists evolving to be weaker and less muscular than the Stoics, giving the Stoics a physical advantage.{{Ref/Reuse|BC7}} | The Stoics were formed by San'Shyuum that opposed the study or manipulation of [[Forerunner]] artifacts on [[Janjur Qom]]. They believed that the Forerunners were gods and the relics were gifts from them meant to be worshipped.{{Ref/Book|Enc11|Page=125}} The [[grotto of the Great Transition]] was associated with visual images of [[Librarian|a legendary goddess]] that was associated with [[Conservation Measure|rebirth]].{{Ref/Reuse|BC7}} The language of the Stoics was similar to the [[San'Shyuum language]] used by the [[Reformists]]. It was very old-fashioned compared to the Reformist language, but it posed no language barrier between the two factions.{{Ref/Reuse|BC6}} The significantly lower gravity of ''[[High Charity]]'' and lack of genetic diversity led to the Reformists evolving to be weaker and less muscular than the Stoics, giving the Stoics a physical advantage.{{Ref/Reuse|BC7}} | ||
The Stoics had largely resisted technological progress, likely because they believed that development of new technologies may bring upon the wrath of their gods.{{Ref/Reuse|BC6}} The Stoics possessed attack vehicles that were capable of flight, which used air compression and gas-ignited fuel to operate Stoic vehicles and to fire their weaponry. The Stoics were also noted to have simple satellites and other structures compatible with a [[Technological Achievement Tiers|Tier 5]] society. They had some form of reflector scanning technology that could detect vehicles entering Janjur Qom's atmosphere,{{Ref/Reuse|BC7}} as well as long-range missiles capable of hitting a ship in orbit. | The Stoics had largely resisted technological progress, likely because they believed that development of new technologies may bring upon the wrath of their gods.{{Ref/Reuse|BC6}} The Stoics possessed attack vehicles that were capable of flight, which used air compression and gas-ignited fuel to operate Stoic vehicles and to fire their weaponry. The Stoics were also noted to have simple satellites and other structures compatible with a [[Technological Achievement Tiers|Tier 5]] society. They had some form of reflector scanning technology that could detect vehicles entering Janjur Qom's atmosphere,{{Ref/Reuse|BC7}} as well as long-range missiles capable of hitting a ship in orbit.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 149''</ref> However, they were specifically skilled in biotechnology and genetics, as they were unwilling to use hardware technology like the Reformists. | ||
The Stoics domesticated the [[garfren]] for milk, cheese, and meat. Resources from smaller villages on the planet were often taken by the Stoics that lived in the capital city. Young male San'Shyuum were often conscripted into the Stoic military.{{Ref/Novel|BC|Chapter=10}} Stoic warriors used [[folasteed]] mounts in battle. These mounts were essentially the forest itself creating riding mounts from itself for the soldiers, as if the riders were sliding along the forest's vegetation. Additionally, the vines of the forests had been genetically modified to manipulate objects or even tear apart a living being. The plants were controlled by the riders, but had the ability to feel threatened and could attack if they deemed it necessary.{{Ref/Reuse|BC11}} | The Stoics domesticated the [[garfren]] for milk, cheese, and meat. Resources from smaller villages on the planet were often taken by the Stoics that lived in the capital city. Young male San'Shyuum were often conscripted into the Stoic military.{{Ref/Novel|BC|Chapter=10}} Stoic warriors used [[folasteed]] mounts in battle. These mounts were essentially the forest itself creating riding mounts from itself for the soldiers, as if the riders were sliding along the forest's vegetation. Additionally, the vines of the forests had been genetically modified to manipulate objects or even tear apart a living being. The plants were controlled by the riders, but had the ability to feel threatened and could attack if they deemed it necessary.{{Ref/Reuse|BC11}} | ||
