Editing Suban

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Planet infobox
|name=Suban
|image=[[File:H5G-Suban close.png|300px]]
|system=[[Urs system]]{{Ref/Game|Id=H3B|H3|[[Bestiarum]]}}
|body=[[Sanghelios]]
|position=First moon{{Ref/Novel|Id=Sunrise|Halo: Sunrise on Sanghelios}}
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|demonym=Subanese{{Ref/Book|Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide|Page=135}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-armory-amore|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Armory Amore|D=29|M=10|Y=2016}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CFAoW|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/art-of-wort|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Art of Wort|D=23|M=6|Y=2021}}
|species=[[Sangheili]] {{C|Non-native}}
|population=
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*[[Covenant]] {{C|formerly}}
*Independent [[keep]]s{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}}
*[[Banished]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=EODepilogue|EOD|Section=Epilogue}}
}}

'''Suban''' is one of the two massive [[natural satellite]]s of [[Sanghelios]], along with [[Qikost]].{{Ref/Reuse|H3B}} Suban is reddish in color{{Ref/Level|H5G|Swords of Sanghelios (level)|Swords of Sanghelios}} and is referred to as the "blood-moon of Sanghelios."{{Ref/Game|HINF|[[High Value Target]] dossier, [[Okro 'Vagaduun]]}} 

==Overview==
===Orbital characteristics===
Suban is the closer of the two [[Natural satellite|moon]]s orbiting [[Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|Sunrise}} The large sizes of both Suban and Qikost greatly affect the tides on Sanghelios.{{Ref/Novel|TCP|Page=90}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}}

[[File:HINF Prism.png|thumb|250px|A blamite mine on Suban.]]
===Environmental features===
Suban's surface hosts [[water]]{{Ref/Book|Id=MiatistinaArt|Enc22|Page=230|Detail=[[Spire of Miatistina]] artwork}} and at least one jungle, at the crater of [[Kovokel]].{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22pg458|Enc22|Page=458}} The moon also features rocky, mountainous regions, some of which are the location of [[blamite]] mines.{{Ref/Map|Id=Prism|HINF|Prism}} Blamite is an exotic metastable crystal used to manufacture the ammunition for [[Needle-based weaponry]], such as the [[Needler]]. Suban is the only known location where blamite—also called "Subanese crystals"—can be found, with veins of blamite running throughout the moon's interior.{{Ref/Book|Id=blamite|EVG|Page=128}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Needler|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/needler|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page= Universe - Weapons - Needler|D=21|M=04|Y=2021|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/needler.html}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P230|Enc22|Page=230}}

===Ecology===
Suban is home several species of indigenous fauna, including the [[qoerith slug]]{{Ref/Book|HM|Page=154}} and the ''[[pitho]]'', a twin-tailed serpent.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ET18|ET|Chapter=18}} While the [[Sangheili]] are indigenous to Sanghelios rather than Suban, the moon hosts several large Sangheili population centers, major industrial sites, and significant armories.{{Ref/Reuse|sanghelios}}

====Locations====
*[[Keep of Malaston]]
*[[Kovokel]]
*[[Mines of Shua'ree]]
*[[Spire of Miatistina]]
*[[Uka'Pala]]
**[[Kvaros]]

===Known residents===
*Chava family
**[[Mahkee 'Chava]]
**[[Oebrin 'Chava]]
**[[Silset 'Chava]]
*[[Nizat 'Kvarosee]]
*[[Okro 'Vagaduun]]
*[[Thav 'Sebarim]]
*[[Dibdib]]

==History==
===The Former Age===
{{Main|The Former Age}}
Prior to the formation of the [[Covenant]] between the [[Sangheili]] and [[San'Shyuum]], Suban held significant religious importance for the Sangheili. Its [[Spire of Miatistina]] was fabled to serve as a spiritual convergence point between of the wills of the gods and their celestial counterparts [[Urs system|Urs]], [[Fied]], and [[Joori]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P231|Enc22|Page=231}}

[[File:Enc22 SpireOfMiatistina.png|thumb|right|175px|The Spire of Miatistina.]]
===War of Beginnings===
{{Main|War of Beginnings}}
In [[938 BCE]], the San'Shyuum arrived at the Sangheili [[Sangheili colonies|colony]] world of [[Ulgethon]], an event that ultimately sparked a conflict between the two species that would last decades. At some point following [[876 BCE]], the San'Shyuum had brought their [[Anodyne Spirit|Dreadnought]] to the [[Urs system]], ravaging [[Sanghelios]] and its [[Natural satellite|moon]]s. However, as the Sangheili had finally resolved to use their holy [[Forerunner]] weapons on their attackers out of desperation, they managed to bring the [[keyship]] down on Suban. There, the Sangheili kept it and the San'Shyuum within trapped for some time using [[gravity anchor]]s, debating whether they should simply destroy the vessel outright or risk breaching it to take it for themselves. Ultimately, following a coup among the San'Shyuum in the Dreadnought, an unarmed delegation was sent to the Sangheili in [[852 BCE]], and the two species forged a truce, leading to the formation of the Covenant.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P191|Enc22|Page=191}} Despite the worship of the Forerunners being central to the Covenant, an element of the [[Writ of Union]] permitted orthodox lacuna monks and select [[ascetic]] priests to continue to observe ancient religious practices at the Spire of Miatistina. However, these agreements would rarely be honored as the centuries passed.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P231}}

===Covenant era===
Within the induction of the Sangheili and [[Sangheili colonies|their colonies]] into the Covenant, Suban became the sole production site for the ammunition used within needle-based weaponry,{{Ref/Reuse|blamite}} due to its status as the only known location where the blamite crystals can be found.{{Ref/Reuse|Needler}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}} The moon also became host to several important armories that served as a vital component of the Covenant war machine.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}} 

The [[Bloodbrave Guardians of Suban]] would spurn their allegiance to the Covenant. This resulted in the High Prophets sending a [[battle group]] to wipe out the mercenary group in [[Kovokel]]. Only [[Okro 'Vagaduun]] would survive this massacre.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg458}}

===Postwar===
Following the collapse of the Covenant, the Spire of Miatistina has seen a resurgence in activity as once-reduced religious orders and dormant traditions are revived.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P231}}
====Blooding Years====
After the beginning of the [[Blooding Years]], a large portion of [[Sanghelios]]' population fled to Suban, Qikost, and other Sangheili colonies for refuge.{{Ref/Site|Id=sanghelios|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}} During this time of unrest for the Sangheili people, Suban served as a neutral safe harbor.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}} However, the Blooding Years would still affect the Sangheili who called Suban home. After watching his people descend into civil war, [[Kaidon]] [[Thav 'Sebarim]] of [[Malaston keep|Malaston]] [[keep]] decided to find purpose within the [[Banished]]. The members of his keep joined 'Sebarim in the mercenary organization, calling themselves the [[Warriors of Malaston]].{{Ref/Game|Id=Target02|HINF|[[High Value Target]] dossier, Thav 'Sebarim}} 
[[File:HINF PrismSkybox.png|thumb|left|250px|Banished and Swords of Sanghelios forces battling in the skies of Suban, circa 2560.]]
====Reclamation and beyond====
{{Main|Battle of Suban}}
Following the start of [[the Reclamation]] in late [[2558]], the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} set up a brief rendezvous on the far side of Suban with the remaining [[UNSC]] forces on the planet. Using [[India 127|a Pelican]] recovered from [[Genesis]] by [[Blue Team]] and [[Fireteam Osiris]], they were able to reach the ''Infinity'' without being intercepted by [[Created]] forces.{{Ref/Novel|BadB|Chapter=1}} Ultimately, Suban suffered only minimal damage during [[Cortana]]'s subjugation of Sanghelios.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}}

With Cortana's final demise and the subsequent diminishing of the Created threat, Suban has once again become a focal point within the Urs system. Its unique supply of blamite has caught the attention of numerous factions seeking to capitalize on the moon's weakened security. While the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] has pledged to support local keeps in protecting the most vital mining sites, the struggle to maintain hold of Suban's resources has proved difficult.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P230}} In [[2560]], the [[Banished]] had at least one mining operation on Suban, utilizing [[Unggoy]] to collect the blamite. [[Battle of Suban|A battle]] between Banished and Swords of Sanghelios fleets raged in the skies over this mining operation as [[Barukaza Workshop siege-hauler]]s transported the harvested crystals from the mines.{{Ref/Reuse|Prism}}{{Ref/Site|Id=WaypointS5Maps|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/maps-overview-season-5|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Maps Overview - Season 5|D=12|M=10|Y=2023}} By June, 2560, the Banished had control of part of the moon.{{Ref/Reuse|EODepilogue}} 

==Government and society==
[[File:H5G-Sanghelios concept.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A Sangheili city on Suban.]]
===Economy===
The blamite mining [[clan]]s of Suban are a predominant industry on the moon, and maintain strong trade alliances with [[Kig-Yar]] scouts and [[Kig-Yar Sniper|snipers]]—who often prefer Subanese weaponry such as the {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}}.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=294}} The mineral [[Wikipedia:aragonite|aragonite]] is also mined from Suban, and considered extremely valuable, so much so that it may be used to fashion boxes with which to gift [[Glassing|glass shards]] to give to the [[Hierarchs]] for presentation in the [[Shard Chamber]] of [[High Charity]].{{Ref/Novel|Oblv|Chapter=5}}
===Culture===
Only Subanese natives are allowed to own the blamite infused ''[[Energy sword (fiction)#Variants|Lance of Suban]]'' energy sword.{{Ref/Reuse|CFAoW}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Bloodline Sanghelios.png|Suban and Qikost in ''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''.
File:HBL Urs system-rotated.png|A landscape view of Suban and Qikost in the Urs system.
File:H5G-Sanghelios Moons View.png|Suban and Qikost as seen from the surface of Sanghelios in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{C|Mentioned in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' only}}
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Mythos]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
**''[[Season 05: Reckoning]]''
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Sunrise on Sanghelios]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]''
*''[[Halo: Empty Throne]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Edge of Dawn]]'' {{Mo}}

==Sources==
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[[Category:Moons]]
[[Category:Covenant worlds]]