Sali 'Nyon's Covenant

"Once the great fraud 'Mdama's sins are exposed, his own armies will rise against him and all will join as one."

- Sali 'Nyon after seceding from Jul 'Mdama's faction.

This Covenant faction is a splinter group formed from members of Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction who believe Sali 'Nyon to be the true "Hand of the Didact".

History
These Covenant became disillusioned with Jul 'Mdama after his destruction of Requiem, which they considered the holiest site, and his subsequent alliance with a human, Doctor Halsey. Zealot Sali 'Nyon started preaching that he was the true "Hand of the Didact", whereas 'Mdama was a false prophet due to his actions. 'Mdama had heard of 'Nyon's views, but he chose to dismiss the dissident as "a delusional pig possessed by demons". However 'Nyon managed to attract followers who in turn began recruiting others into their cause.

After arriving on Aktis IV, 'Mdama's forces discovered the circle of traitors and a fight ensued. Some of 'Nyon's followers were killed while others escaped, but a traitor was captured and brought before 'Mdama. Rather than ask for pardon, he chose to maintain his sect's views and accused 'Mdama of heresy. The latter executed him with his energy sword. Meanwhile, 'Nyon's group seceded from the rest of the Covenant forces. When the UNSC sent a Pelican and Broadsword to the surface of Aktis IV, the rogue faction, led by Sali 'Nyon himself, shot down the ships and scavenged them to retrieve the UNSC's piece of the Janus Key. This action prompted the rest of the Covenant to abandon 'Mdama's original plan and also attack the UNSC. Meanwhile, 'Mdama swore to humiliate and eliminate the traitors.

List of appearances

 * Halo: Escalation