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'''Vadam''' is a [[Sangheili]] state in [[Yermo]], [[Iruiru]], [[Sanghelios]]. It was named after its founder [[Ther 'Vadam]], the ancestor of the [[Vadam family]].<ref name="origin">'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 195-196''</ref> The bloodlines that control the state share the surname Vadam, which is customary for Sangheili naming.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 90''</ref> | '''Vadam''' is a [[Sangheili]] state in [[Yermo]], [[Iruiru]], [[Sanghelios]]. It was named after its founder [[Ther 'Vadam]], the ancestor of the [[Vadam family]].<ref name="origin">'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 195-196''</ref> The bloodlines that control the state share the surname Vadam, which is customary for Sangheili naming.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 90''</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
=== | ===Early history=== | ||
The state of Vadam was named after Ther 'Vadam who was said to have been imprisoned by his enemies. He was starved in the prison and yet refused to kill himself. He eventually became so thin from hunger that he was able to slip his body through the bars of his window. Even in his weak state he managed to scale the cliffs of Vadam keep, and swim down the river that surrounded the keep and also provided a good source of energy. He had to walk many days and he had to eat vermin and scraps to keep himself alive.<ref name="origin"/> | The state of Vadam was named after Ther 'Vadam who was said to have been imprisoned by his enemies. He was starved in the prison and yet refused to kill himself. He eventually became so thin from hunger that he was able to slip his body through the bars of his window. Even in his weak state he managed to scale the cliffs of Vadam keep, and swim down the river that surrounded the keep and also provided a good source of energy. He had to walk many days and he had to eat vermin and scraps to keep himself alive.<ref name="origin"/> | ||
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In [[2553#March|March 2553]], Sangheili insurgents led by the [[Servants of Abiding Truth]] launched assault on the state of Vadam. Along with nine ships and forces from [[Nuan Keep]] and [[Rtova Keep]], [[Avu Med 'Telcam]] commanded the assault from the [[Covenant frigate|frigate]] ''[[Unflinching Resolve]]''.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 114''</ref> Eventually, however, the ''Unflinching Resolve'' suffered a direct hit and crash landed. Despite being caught off-guard it appeared as though the Arbiter would be victorious, however, news spread that he allowed humans to land on Sanghelios; this caused many keeps to ally with the Servants of Abiding Truth and the tide turned in their favor. The Arbiter was caught off guard as his own reinforcements couldn't arrive on time, and he reluctantly accepted [[Admiral]] [[Terrence Hood]]'s offer for help in fending off the attackers. The {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} destroyed the rebel forces with a [[MAC]] round, leaving a large crater near the Vadam coast and effectively ended the attack. | In [[2553#March|March 2553]], Sangheili insurgents led by the [[Servants of Abiding Truth]] launched assault on the state of Vadam. Along with nine ships and forces from [[Nuan Keep]] and [[Rtova Keep]], [[Avu Med 'Telcam]] commanded the assault from the [[Covenant frigate|frigate]] ''[[Unflinching Resolve]]''.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 114''</ref> Eventually, however, the ''Unflinching Resolve'' suffered a direct hit and crash landed. Despite being caught off-guard it appeared as though the Arbiter would be victorious, however, news spread that he allowed humans to land on Sanghelios; this caused many keeps to ally with the Servants of Abiding Truth and the tide turned in their favor. The Arbiter was caught off guard as his own reinforcements couldn't arrive on time, and he reluctantly accepted [[Admiral]] [[Terrence Hood]]'s offer for help in fending off the attackers. The {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} destroyed the rebel forces with a [[MAC]] round, leaving a large crater near the Vadam coast and effectively ended the attack. | ||
== | ==Geography== | ||
The [[Vadam keep]] stands on [[Kolaar Mountain]], Sanghelios and was founded during the Sangheili's first exploratory age. Thirty miles away, there was a [[Vadam Harbor|harbor]] which brought profits and wealth for the state of Vadam. The land was well-developed; buildings stretched across the entire state from the [[Vadam Valley|valley]] under the [[keep]] to the fields where the serfs worked. The Vadam serfs also seemed strongly motivated and efficient, as their great ambitions were to rise, gain distinction and receive a position inside the keep.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 93''</ref> | |||
===Locations=== | |||
*[[Vadam Keep]]<ref name="origin"/> | *[[Vadam Keep]]<ref name="origin"/> | ||
*[[Vadam Harbor]]<ref name="origin"/> | *[[Vadam Harbor]]<ref name="origin"/> | ||