Editing Tul 'Juran

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Character infobox
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|name=Tul 'Juran
|image=[[File:Enc22 Tul.jpg|300px]]
|homeworld=[[Rahnelo]]<ref name="soi18">'''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''', ''pages 18-23'' (Google Play edition)</ref>
|birth=[[2535#January|January 29, 2535]]{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=250}}
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|parents=[[Tulum 'Juranai]] {{C|father}}
|siblings=[[Ukala 'Juran]]
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|eyes=Amber<ref name="soi16">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 16'' (Google Play edition)</ref>
|affiliation=*[[House of Juran]]
*[[Swords of Sanghelios]]
|rank-title=Title|rank=*[[Wikipedia:Captain of the guard|Captain]]
*[[Scion]]{{Ref/Reuse|soi18}}
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{{Quote|I am Tul 'Juran, first and only daughter of Kaidon Tulum 'Juranai, captain of his guard and scion of his keep.|Tul 'Juran<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 18'' (Google Play edition)</ref>}}

'''Tul 'Juran''' is a young [[Sangheili]] [[scion]] from [[Rahnelo]] who was the first noted female warrior commissioned into the service of the [[Swords of Sanghelios]].<ref name="SOI 21">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 21''</ref><ref name="SOI 97">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 97''</ref> Tul, as the sole daughter of the late [[Kaidon]] [[Tulum 'Juranai]], served as his [[Wikipedia:Captain of the guard|captain of the guard]] and scion to their family's keep.{{Ref/Reuse|SOI 21}} In the absence of her father and older brothers in the [[Great Schism]], Tul was charged with the protection of her younger and only remaining brother, their father's heir apparent as kaidon.{{Ref/Reuse|SOI 21}} [[Shipmaster]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]] approved Tul's appeal and permitted her temporary stay aboard the assault carrier ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' in violation of standing patriarchal naval codes.<ref name="SOI 28">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 28''</ref> The Scion would come to be regarded as a vital member of the ship's company having engaged in single combat with the Prelate during his boarding of ''Shadow of Intent'' and aided in the eventual destruction of the [[Halo]] installation commandeered by the [[Boru'a'Neem|Minister of Preparation]].

The Scion was given a permanent commission within the Swords of Sanghelios on the recommendation of her shipmaster to the [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]. The Arbiter fully welcomed Tul 'Juran's inclusion within his newly revitalized order, simultaneously declaring to ease the restrictions on female military service.{{Ref/Reuse|SOI 97}}

==Biography==
===Early life and attack===
Tul 'Juran was born on [[Rahnelo]], a [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili colonies|frontier colony]], on [[2535#January|January 29, 2535]].{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} She was born to [[Tulum 'Juranai]], a swordsman and the [[kaidon]] of Rahnelo's largest settlement. Most of 'Juran's brothers were conscripted into the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|military]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]], resulting in the deaths of all but three of her brothers. On Rahnelo, 'Juran served as the kaidon's scion of his [[keep]] and the captain of his guard.{{Ref/Reuse|soi18}}

In [[2553]], Rahnelo was [[Attack on Rahnelo|attacked]] by {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}} ''[[Spear of Light]]'', under the command of [[San'Shyuum]] [[Prelate]] [[Tem'Bhetek]]. After destroying Rahnelo's [[spaceport]] and military bastions, the cruiser deployed [[Jiralhanae]] infantry to the planet's surface to engage the Sangheili residents. As the Jiralhanae slaughtered Sangheili attempting to stand their ground, 'Juran worked to aid any Sangheili she could and directed them back to her keep. While 'Juran led the keep's defense, her father and two older brothers led a charge against the Prelate and his Jiralhanae, but they were ultimately captured. The Prelate and his forces escaped shortly after and left the system. With the disappearance of her father and elder brothers, 'Juran's [['Juran|younger brother]] was given the mantle of kaidon.{{Ref/Reuse|soi18}} After the attack, 'Juran and her brother gathered the bodies of the dead Sangheili to give them a funeral of sorts. Three days later, {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' arrived at the planet, responding to Rahnelo's distress call. [[Shipmaster]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]] and [[Blademaster]] [[Vul 'Soran]] landed on the planet's surface and met with 'Juran and her brother.{{Ref/Reuse|soi16}} After learning that the Prelate likely captured her father and elder brothers, 'Juran requested 'Vadum for passage aboard his carrier and enlistment within his crew to carry out an invoked "[[right of release]]", a declaration of intent to free her captured family. Despite 'Soran's objections, 'Vadum agreed to 'Juran's request and the Sangheili returned to ''Shadow of Intent'' and departed Rahnelo.{{Ref/Reuse|soi18}}

===Pursuing the Prelate===
{{Quote|He killed my k-kaidon and my kin… his life is mine to take.|Tul 'Juran, referring to Tem'Bhetek<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 72'' (Google Play edition)</ref>}}
[[File:HM - SOI.jpg|thumb|250px|left|'Juran dueling Tem aboard ''Shadow of Intent'']]
Tem'Bhetek soon attacked [[Duraan]], another Sangheili frontier colony. ''Shadow of Intent'' received Duraan's distress calls and embarked to the planet to aid its residents. Upon arriving at Duraan three days later, ''Shadow of Intent'' [[Ambush at Duraan|engaged]] ''Spear of Light'' over the planet.<ref name="soi42">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''pages 42'' (Google Play edition)</ref> After a brief battle, Tem and fifty Jiralhanae warriors abandoned ''Spear of Light'' in [[Covenant escape pod]]s and [[Naval boarding|boarded]] the assault carrier. As the Prelate and his warriors attempted to take control of ''Shadow of Intent'', they encountered 'Juran and a [[lance]] of [[Sangheili Ranger]]s, led by [[Unggoy Ranger]] [[Stolt]]. While the Jiralhanae and Sangheili Rangers engaged in a firefight, Tem and several Jiralhanae attempted to make his way to the bridge to kill 'Vadum and take control of the carrier. 'Juran, Stolt, and four Rangers pursued the Prelate and caught up with him just as he was met by 'Vadum and 'Soran at the carrier's primary [[gravity lift]]. While the Rangers and Stolt engaged the Jiralhanae, 'Juran attacked Tem with her [[energy lance]]. As the two dueled, Tem revealed to 'Juran that her father and elder brothers had been killed. The Prelate eventually managed to daze 'Juran and moved to kill her with her own lance, but he was stopped by 'Vadum. As his Jiralhanae were killed and Tem was outmatched by 'Vadum, the Prelate attempted to flee but he was knocked unconscious by 'Soran and Stolt.<ref name="soi53">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''pages 53-62'' (Google Play edition)</ref> After 'Vadum interrogated Tem and the surviving Jiralhanae aboard the ship were killed, the Sangheili learned that the Prelate was working with the [[Boru'a'Neem|Minister of Preparation]] and the two planned to use [[Prototype Halo installation|a superweapon]] to eradicate the populations of [[Sanghelios]] and the core worlds, and eventually dismantle Sangheili society. The crew of ''Shadow of Intent'' agreed to send a small team of volunteers to the installation to destroy it, while sending the rest of the crew to Duraan; 'Juran, 'Vadum, Stolt, and 'Soran were among those that agreed to carryout the mission.<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 66'' (Google Play edition)</ref>

[[File:HSOI - Rtas and Tul.jpg|250px|thumb|Tul alongside Rtas 'Vadum inside the [[Prototype Halo installation]].]]
Bringing Tem along with them as a hostage, the small team arrived at the installation in orbit over a rogue planet and embarked to their destination aboard two [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantoms]]. As the [[dropship]]s traveled towards the installation, the superweapon released an energy pulse that wounded many aboard the Phantoms, including 'Soran. At this moment, Tem escaped by wounding Stolt and stealing his [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]] and tricking 'Vadum to break his bounds when the Sangheili attacked. Using his armor's thrusters, the Prelate left the Phantom for the installation and was followed closely by 'Juran and 'Vadum using their own ancillary thruster units.<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''pages 69-72'' (Google Play edition)</ref> By the time the two arrived at the installation's interior, Tem had been betrayed by the Minister and numerous [[Yanme'e]] were ordered to execute the Prelate. However, 'Juran arrived and disabled the [[energy shielding]] on the Minister's [[anti-gravity chair]] with her energy lance, allowing 'Vadum to mortally wound the San'Shyuum. As the Minister fled and the wounded Prelate took cover, the two Sangheili battled the Yanme'e. As the remaining Yanme'e attempted to escape, 'Juran and 'Vadum encountered the distraught Prelate. Using his [[anti-gravity belt]] to levitate, Tem took a satchel of {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}s and moved to sacrifice himself to destroy the installation's power center. Realizing the Prelate's plan, the two Sangheili activated their thrusters and embarked the installation. After the Sangheili were clear of the installation, Tem activated the plasma grenades and destroyed the installation. Following the installation's destruction, ''Shadow of Intent'' returned to Duraan. 'Vadum briefed [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] on the events that transpired and 'Vadam sought to meet 'Juran and honor her. Agreeing with 'Vadum's request, 'Vadam decided to change the [[Swords of Sanghelios]]' naval codes to ease the restrictions on female military service.{{Ref/Reuse|SOI 97}}

==Personality and traits==
{{Quote|What's done is done and cannot be undone.|Tul 'Juran, to her younger brother<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 17'' (Google Play edition)</ref>}}
Tul 'Juran is determined, and she is fiercely loyal to her [[clan]], and very defensive of her [['Juran|younger brother]]. After realizing that she had killed several [[Jiralhanae]] in combat during the [[Attack on Rahnelo|attack]] on [[Rahnelo]], [[Shipmaster]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]] was quick to identify that she would defend her honor and her [[keep]] from any possible challengers with the same vigor.{{Ref/Reuse|soi18}}

Like most [[Sangheili]], 'Juran considered it to be shameful to receive any form of medical assistance with human medical assistance being even more reprehensible.{{Ref/Reuse|ET22}} However, after her life was saved by human doctors,{{Ref/Reuse|ET18}} 'Juran was grateful as it allowed her to continue hunting Nesto{{Ref/Reuse|ET22}} and she later allowed a medic to treat her broken hand.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ET45|ET|45}}

'Juran originally held such things such as image-enhancing visors or data-relaying armor systems in contempt as if they were some kind of extraneous accessory for a warrior. This was a result of 'Juran having been raised as a hunter rather than a soldier. However, her work with [[Gray Team]] caused 'Juran to slowly see the usefulness of such a thing.{{Ref/Reuse|ET26}}

During her time on the ''Shadow of Intent's'' crew, 'Juran was consumed with rage in her need for revenge against the [[Order of Restoration]] and the [[San'Shyuum]], taking reckless risks to hunt down [[Kafo Dein]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=ET6|ET|6}}, feeling that her death would've been worth it to kill Dein and being openly disrespectful and rude before [[Mahkee 'Chava]], questioning [[Rtas 'Vadum]]'s orders.{{Ref/Reuse|ET10}} 'Juran had to restrain herself from attacking a captive Sangheili that served [[Dovo Nesto]] and was frustrated that Captain [[Abigail Cole]] was focusing on defending Earth from the [[Banished]] rather than chasing after the [[High Lord]].{{Ref/Reuse|ET18}} When given the opportunity to assassinate Nesto, 'Juran was furious that she was ordered to target [[Sali 'Nyon]] instead by 'Soran who predicted that 'Juran's rage would cloud her ability to properly make the kill.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ET30|ET|30}} 'Juran felt like she was sustained by her need for vengeance for years which had brought her both pain and purpose and suffering yet service. Without it, 'Juran wasn't sure what lay beyond the event horizon of her grief and felt like the weight of confusion and bitterness had not only burdened her but had become a part of her.{{Ref/Reuse|ET38}}

'Juran initially harbored a disdain for humanity, considering their species to be selfish, opportunistic and vain, referring to humans as ''[[nishum]]''.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ET10|ET|Chapter=10}} While initially working with [[Gray Team]] and some Spartan-IVs, 'Juran thought that they looked foolishly overdressed in their armor{{Ref/Novel|Id=ET14|ET|14}} and was frustrated with being stranded aboard the {{UNSCShip|Victory of Samothrace}} when there was no time to transfer 'Juran and [[Vul 'Soran]] back to the ''Shadow of Intent''. Despite Captain Cole's rank, 'Juran treated her with open disrespect during her time on the ship.{{Ref/Reuse|ET18}}

After a Sangheili prisoner poisoned and nearly killed 'Juran, she was both bewildered and strangely grateful that [[Jai-006]] and a doctor saved her life without any hesitation.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ET18|ET|18}} This caused a shift in perspective in 'Juran in regards to humans, leaving her feeling a measure of begrudging humility that humans had sought to save her life immediately and without question. When Jai came to Stolt's defense against distrust from another Spartan, 'Juran was surprised by the sense of camaraderie that she felt with the Spartan.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ET22|ET|22}} Fighting alongside the Spartans in the [[Battle of Boundary]] further increased 'Juran's respect for humanity after witnessing Jai and [[Michael-120]]'s resilience in the face of serious wounds.{{Ref/Reuse|ET26}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=ET34|ET|34}} By the end of the Battle of Boundary, 'Juran had developed a deep respect for humanity in general and Gray Team in particular. Upon learning that there had been survivors from the crash of ''Victory'', 'Juran was astonished by the resilience of humans and felt that her own people could learn much from them. 'Juran's only question -- one which surprised even her -- was to ask if Captain Cole had survived the crash.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ET43|ET|43}}

When 'Soran betrayed the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] for Nesto,{{Ref/Reuse|ET30}} 'Juran was left reeling by her friend and father figure's actions. 'Soran told 'Juran that her determination to kill the High Lord had forced his hand. However, 'Soran chose not to kill her despite having her beat. 'Juran was left off-balance and confused by everything that had compounded in such a short time: the need to avenge her family, the shock of 'Soran's betrayal and the sheer scale of the devastation that was unleashed upon [[Boundary]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=ET38|ET|38}} At the end of the battle, 'Juran felt as though she was leaving the planet as different from when she had first arrived, having been betrayed by her own kind and found herself allied with those who were so different from her and yet the same. When Gray Team arrived to help rescue Stolt, 'Juran was glad to see that they had survived and sorrow for the members of [[Zulu Blue]] who had lost their lives. Without hesitation, 'Juran helped the Spartans to rescue Stolt, but not to try and outdo them or prove herself but simply to join and fight alongside them. Their shared experiences caused 'Juran to consider Gray Team to be her friends that she would gladly fight alongside again rather than a military concession.{{Ref/Reuse|ET43}}

Humbled by her experiences, 'Juran later admitted that she didn't know how to let go of her rage and survivor's guilt over the deaths of her family. 'Vadum asked her to find the courage to forgive herself which she promised to try to do. 'Vadum believed that, having softened considerably to the idea of working with humans following the events on Boundary, serving more closely with Gray Team would help 'Juran to continue down the right path.{{Ref/Reuse|ET45}}

==Equipment==
{{Quote|You wear the armor of a warrior.|Rtas 'Vadum, to Tul 'Juran{{Ref/Reuse|soi18}}}}
Tul 'Juran wears armor with a round-nosed, back swept battle helmet that has deep red details with delicate gold scrollwork. 'Juran wore a glossy black cloak made of [[du'nak]] wool. She armed herself with a double-bladed [[energy lance]].{{Ref/Reuse|soi16}} 'Juran lost her lance during the [[Battle of Boundary]] when [[Blademaster]] [[Vul 'Soran]] cut it in half with one of his energy swords.{{Ref/Reuse|ET38}} As a result, 'Juran was later forced to use a scavenged {{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}} while helping [[Gray Team]] to rescue [[Stolt]] from [[Sali 'Nyon's Covenant|Covenant]] soldiers.{{Ref/Reuse|ET43}}

Unlike the Spartans of Gray Team, 'Juran's armor did not have image-enhancing visors or data-relaying systems.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ET26|ET|26}}

==Production notes==
{{Quote|The cover showcases everyone’s favorite shipmaster, Rtas ‘Vadum, as well as another mysterious Sangheili warrior, though you’ll have to wait a bit longer to learn more about ''her''…|[[Jeff Easterling]]}}
Tul 'Juran's likeness and gender was first revealed in the 40th issue of ''[[Canon Fodder]]'' on 3 September 2015.<ref name="CF 090315">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-shadow-of-intense '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Shadow of Intense'']</ref> She marks the first female Sangheili warrior to feature prominently in ''Halo'' canon. Multiple fans commented on the similarities with Tul's armor with the [[Arbiter body armor|Arbiter's armor]] from ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]''; theories suggested that she was made an Arbiter herself.<ref name="CF 090315 Forum">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/canon-fodder-9-3-15-shadow-of-intense/fc3cb317-7b23-439f-817c-8326a240ce78/posts '''Halo Waypoint Forum''': ''Canon Fodder 9-3-15: Shadow of Intense'']</ref> In response to this, Jeff Easterling, author of the ''Canon Fodder'' series, revealed on Twitter that the style of armor Arbiters utilize is in fact a traditional Sangheili design.<ref name="Grim Twitter">[https://twitter.com/GrimBrotherOne/status/639586362715279361 '''Twitter''': ''Jeff Easterling (That's a very traditional Sangheili design.)'']</ref>

Tul joins [[Mahkee 'Chava]] as female members of the Swords of Sanghelios. Mahkee made her first appearance in 2015's ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' as a [[Shipmaster|shipmistress]] supporting [[Fireteam Osiris]] on [[Sanghelios]]. These two Sangheili's varied positions indicate the level of female inclusiveness in the Swords' ranks reflected in [[343 Industries]]' effort for better representation for women in their media.<ref name="EGMNOW">[http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/343-head-correctly-believes-women-are-the-future-wants-more-female-devs-and-characters/ '''EGMNOW:''' ''343 head (correctly) believes women are the future, wants more female devs and characters'']</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:SOI - Tul Juran.jpg|Close-up of Tul 'Juran's face on the cover of ''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''.
File: Enc22-Tul2.jpg|Close-up of Tul 'Juran in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)|Halo Encyclopedia]]''.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo: Empty Throne]]''

==Sources==
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[[Category:Sangheili characters|Juran, Tul]]
[[Category:Nobles|Juran, Tul]]
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