Kaidon

The Kaidon is a Sangheili theocratic rank. The head of a Sangheili State is referred to as the "Kaidon". Kaidons are elected by Elders of their State.

After election, it is considered a tradition that any elder who disagrees with the election of the new kaidon send an assassin to kill him, as a form of testing whether the Kaidon is worthy of ruling. The sender is most likely then executed, as the one that attempted to kill Thel 'Vadamee was. The Kaidon, despite being a political ruler, is still very active in the military, even leading long time campaigns into enemy territory, leaving the elders to rule in his stead. Also, the next Kaidon is only elected after the current Kaidon dies.

Known Kaidon

 * Thel 'Vadamee
 * Ther 'Vadam