938 BCE

In 938 B.C.E. the San 'Shyuum first encounter the Sangheili on Sangheilios who, like the Stoics, believe that Forerunner relics are to be worshipped, not modified. This ideological difference results in the Sangheili-San 'Shyuum War, in which the Sangheili have a distinct advantage in infantry combat due to superior numbers and troop quality. However, in space combat the San 'Shyuum have a great advantage because of their Dreadnought.