Editing Vul 'Soran

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{{Quote|I chose what was best for my [[keep]], as you did for yours when you joined [[Shadow of Intent]]. What is it to you if I desire the resurrection of the [[Covenant]]? What is it to you if I long to see the [[Sangheili]] return to their former glory? This is what the [[Dovo Nesto|high lord]] has promised [[Sali 'Nyon]]. This is what he has promised me.|Blademaster Vul 'Soran during his duel with [[Tul 'Juran]]. {{Ref/Novel|Id=ET38|ET|Chapter=38}}}}

[[Blademaster]] '''Vul 'Soran''' is a [[Sangheili]] commander of the [[Swords of Sanghelios]]. Formerly serving the [[Covenant]] as a [[Covenant fleet|fleet]] commander and warrior, 'Soran has since joined the Swords of Sanghelios as [[Shipmaster]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]]'s second-in-command aboard {{Pattern|Kerel|assault carrier}} ''[[Shadow of Intent]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|SoI13}} However, 'Soran later betrayed the Swords of Sanghelios and joined the [[Order of Restoration]],{{Ref/Novel|Id=ET30|ET|Chapter=30}} seeking to help [[Dovo Nesto]] restore the Covenant with the Sangheili in a position of power once more.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ET38|ET|Chapter=38}}

==Biography==
[[Blademaster]] Vul 'Soran was a [[Sangheili]]-ai, a master [[martial arts|swordsman]]. Over his lifetime, 'Soran fathered numerous children. In his prime, 'Soran had been a "fleet champion" within the [[Covenant]]'s [[Covenant fleet|fleet]]. By the time the [[Human-Covenant War]] began in [[2525]], 'Soran was already in his sixties. The long campaign against [[human]]ity had proven tiresome to the middle-aged warrior. By [[2552]], with the dawn of the [[Great Schism]], the Covenant was destroyed in the civil war and 'Soran ultimately joined the emerging [[Swords of Sanghelios]], led by [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] and [[Shipmaster]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]]. With the Covenant War over, 'Soran became the second-in-command aboard 'Vadum's {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Shadow of Intent]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|SoI13}} Along with the [[Unggoy]] [[Unggoy Ranger|Ranger]] [[Stolt]], 'Soran served as one of 'Vadum's advisors.<ref name="SoI23">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''pages 23-27'' (Google Play edition)</ref>

In [[2553]], ''Shadow of Intent'' traveled to the Sangheili [[Sangheili colonies|frontier colony]] of [[Rahnelo]] in response to the planet's distress signal. Upon arriving at the planet, 'Soran, 'Vadum, and a [[squad]] of soldiers descended to Rahnelo's surface and discovered that the colony was [[Attack on Rahnelo|attacked]] by [[Jiralhanae]] forces.{{Ref/Reuse|SoI13}} The two encountered locals [[Tul 'Juran]] and her [['Juran|younger brother]] who revealed that the attack had ended three days and the Jiralhanae forces were led by a surviving [[San'Shyuum]] [[Prelate]]—unbeknownst to the Sangheili, Prelate [[Tem'Bhetek]] blamed 'Vadum for his family's death during the Great Schism and sought revenge against the Sangheili. 'Juran also revealed that the Prelate had captured [[Tulum 'Juranai|her father]] and elder brothers before leaving the planet in his {{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}} ''[[Spear of Light]]''. Seeking to rescue her family, 'Juran invoked a "[[right of release]]" and requested admittance among 'Vadum's crew while ''Shadow of Intent'' engaged in its mission to stop the Prelate. Despite 'Soran's concerns regarding tradition over allowing a female join a naval crew, 'Vadum agreed to 'Juran's request and the Sangheili returned to ''Shadow of Intent'' and departed Rahnelo.{{Ref/Reuse|SoI23}} Three days later, ''Shadow of Intent'' soon traveled to [[Duraan]], upon receiving the planet's distress signal. The carrier arrived in the system to find the planet under attack from ''Spear of Light''. As ''Shadow of Intent'' moved to attack the cruiser, the carrier's [[energy shielding]] was weakened and [[plasma]] armaments proved ineffective due to interference emitted from [[Duraan's red dwarf star|Duraan's unstable star]]. ''Spear of Light'' moved alongside the carrier and the Prelate led the cruiser's entire Jiralhanae crew in a [[Naval boarding|boarding]] mission to seize the carrier.<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''pages 47-49'' (Google Play edition)</ref> With hostiles aboard the carrier, 'Soran and 'Vadum moved to intercept Tem and his Jiralhanae. Meanwhile, the Prelate had moved past most of the carrier's warriors in an attempt to take control of the [[bridge]]. Upon arriving at the carrier's primary [[gravity lift]], Tem encountered 'Vadum and 'Soran with Stolt and 'Juran behind him. While 'Vadum and 'Juran engaged the Prelate, 'Soran, Stolt, and several Rangers engaged the Jiralhanae. Ultimately, the Jiralhanae were killed and Tem was knocked unconscious by 'Soran and Stolt when he attempted to flee.<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''pages 58-60'' (Google Play edition)</ref>

The rest of the Jiralhanae were killed and ''Spear of Light'' was seized. Examining the cruiser's databanks, the Sangheili discovered the coordinates to the Prelate's base of operations, located in a sector previously classified as "off-limits" by the Covenant. Through his interrogation of the Prelate, 'Vadum learned that Tem was in an alliance with [[Boru'a'Neem]], the Covenant's [[Minister of Preparation]]. Realizing that they were likely heading into a trap, 'Vadum assembled a small team to embark to the coordinates aboard ''Shadow of Intent'' while the rest of the crew remained on Duraan, with 'Soran, Stolt, and 'Juran also joining the team.<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''pages 65-66'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Traveling to the coordinates, ''Shadow of Intent'' arrived near a [[Forerunner]] [[Prototype Halo installation|installation]]. The team embarked to the installation on two [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] [[dropship]]s, taking the Prelate with them as a hostage. However, the installation suddenly emitted a pulse that wounded many Sangheili, including 'Soran who was serving as a co-pilot on one of the Phantoms. In the confusion, Tem escaped to the installation and was pursued by 'Vadum and 'Juran. While Stolt led the others back to ''Shadow of Intent'' to recover, 'Vadum and 'Juran killed the Minister and destroyed the installation, with the Prelate's help, who sacrificed himself to stop the Minister. 'Vadum and 'Juran returned to ''Shadow of Intent'' and the carrier returned to Duraan.<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''pages 69-70'' (Google Play edition)</ref> On Duraan, 'Soran and the other injured crew members of ''Shadow of Intent'' recover from their injuries. Impressed with her skills, 'Soran later agreed with 'Vadum's decision to recommend for the Arbiter to change the Swords of Sanghelios' military protocol to allow females to enlist with the military, allowing 'Juran to remain a permanent member of their crew. Afterwards, ''Shadow of Intent'' embarked on further missions to locate the remaining San'Shyuum.<ref name="SoI82">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 82'' (Google Play edition)</ref>

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==Personality and traits==
{{Quote|This is unprecedented—a breach of the most fundamental rules of recruitment! And more than that, it's an affront to honor and tradition!|Blademaster Vul 'Soran, opposing Tul 'Juran's recruitment among ''Shadow of Intent''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s crew<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 23'' (Google Play edition)</ref>}}
Vul 'Soran is a traditionalist [[Sangheili]] warrior of the [[Swords of Sanghelios]]. As a former commander in the [[Covenant military]], years of shouting orders had accustomed him to speaking in a loud voice regardless of the situation. 'Soran has a deep hatred of the [[Jiralhanae]], believing them to be cowardly [[Treason|traitors]].{{Ref/Reuse|SoI13}} 'Soran held orthodox and conservative Sangheili views. When [[Tul 'Juran]] requested to join the crew of ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'', 'Soran viewed the request as "ridiculous" and stated that no females belonged among a crew of male warriors. He believed that it was a breach of fundamental Sangheili rules of recruitment and an affront to honor and tradition. Nonetheless, 'Vadum accepted 'Juran's request, much to 'Soran's discomfort.{{Ref/Reuse|SoI23}} However, he acquiesced to his superior's order, and later gained a respect for 'Juran and her skills, agreeing with 'Vadum's decision to allow females enlist in the military.{{Ref/Reuse|SoI82}} When [[Unggoy]] [[Stolt]] first joined the crew of ''Shadow of Intent'', most Sangheili initially regarded the Unggoy as inferior cannon fodder. However, after learning of Stolt's impressive service in the Covenant, even 'Soran approved of Stolt's promotion to leader of the carrier's [[Sangheili Ranger|Rangers]].{{Ref/Reuse|SoI23}} He has a close relationship with 'Vadum, knowing him like a son. 'Vadum often defers to 'Soran for advice.<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 44'' (Google Play edition)</ref>

Despite his initial protest of [[Tul 'Juran]] joining the crew of Shadow of Intent, the Blademaster grew closer to the Scion, seeing her as a daughter figure.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ET10|ET|Chapter=10}} These sentiments led to him sparing her life following their duel during the [[Battle of Boundary]].{{Ref/Reuse|ET38}}

Secretly, however, Vul 'Soran dreamt of restoring the [[Covenant]] in order to restore the glory of the [[Sangheili]]. These sentiments led him to become an agent of the [[Order of Restoration]], undermining the efforts of the Shadow of Intent on [[Venezia]] and [[Boundary]]. Though he was initially a Sword of Sanghelios, 'Soran believed them to be a passing shadow, along with the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Reuse|ET38}}

As a [[blademaster]], 'Soran is a renowned warrior and swordsman. Even in middle age, 'Soran still proved victorious in spars against younger opponents who sought to create a reputation with his defeat. The [[Covenant]]'s long [[Human-Covenant War|war]] against [[human]]ity sapped much of 'Soran's strength; 'Soran is no longer as quick as he once was and now tires easily, though the Blademaster still proves to be a formidable and skilled warrior. 'Vadum noted that 'Soran has still proven to be an effective dueler in their sparring sessions and a master in his dual-bladed combat technique. 'Vadum believed that 'Soran could face off against several Jiralhanae at a time, but could no longer be a formidable opponent to one of the Jiralhanae's more skilled [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|chieftains]].{{Ref/Reuse|SoI13}}

==Equipment==
Vul 'Soran dons golden armor, denoting his [[Blademaster|master rank]]. Years of fighting has led to 'Soran's armor losing its luster, and the armor is now covered in many dents and abrasions. [[Shipmaster]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]] frequently worried about the armor's integrity and had considered ordering 'Soran to commission a new set, but realized that the Sangheili's armor was a mark of his honor, serving as a physical record of victories and narrow escapes. He arms himself with two [[Type-1 energy sword]]s. As a Sangheili-ai, 'Soran is very skilled with his blades and uses a dual-bladed technique that he remains flawless in.{{Ref/Reuse|SoI13}}

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

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