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==Powers and duties== | ==Powers and duties== | ||
[[File:H2A-ThelBeforeCouncil.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The three Hierarchs leading the High Council trial of [[Supreme Commander]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee.]] | [[File:H2A-ThelBeforeCouncil.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The three Hierarchs leading the High Council trial of [[Supreme Commander]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee.]] | ||
The title of Hierarch had existed before the establishment of the [[Covenant]], as early as [[860 BCE]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''', ''page 6''</ref> By the time of the Covenant's formation, the Hierarchs were a triumvirate composed of three [[San'Shyuum]] that served as the highest authorities among the Covenant and held the most political and religious power.{{Ref/Reuse|enc125}} The true duty of the Hierarchs was to help guide the Covenant toward the [[Covenant religion|Great Journey]].<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 126'' (2011 edition)</ref> The Hierarchs led the Covenant [[High Council]]. Hierarchs had complete control over the distribution of all [[Forerunner]] relics and technology—likely more so than the [[Ministry of Fortitude]]—and could distribute them however the Hierarch thought best benefited the Covenant.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 159''</ref> If an individual failed a "holy mission" assigned to them by a Hierarch, dire consequences would result and [[capital punishment|execution]] may occur.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 170''</ref> Among their powers are composition and reorganization of fleets within the [[Covenant fleet|Covenant naval branch]], even without the approval of the High Council,<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 349''</ref> and appointing an [[Arbiter]] from among the [[Sangheili]] to serve as the "Will of the Prophets".<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Arbiter]]''</ref> The Hierarchs also had the authority to create new Ministries within the Covenant, sometimes for the personal gain and ambition of one Hierarch.<ref name="bc51">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 51''</ref> The Hierarchs often issued edicts ''ex cathedra''; these edicts may have comprised general declarations, though they typically contained executive orders. As they were extensions of the Hierarchs' will, these edicts could not be refuted.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', ''[[Halo Wars Timeline Events|Timeline]]''</ref> | The title of Hierarch had existed before the establishment of the [[Covenant]], as early as [[860 BCE]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''', ''page 6''</ref> By the time of the Covenant's formation, the Hierarchs were a triumvirate composed of three [[San'Shyuum]] that served as the highest authorities among the Covenant and held the most political and religious power.{{Ref/Reuse|enc125}} The true duty of the Hierarchs was to help guide the Covenant toward the [[Covenant religion|Great Journey]].<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 126'' (2011 edition)</ref> The Hierarchs led the Covenant [[High Council]]. Hierarchs had complete control over the distribution of all [[Forerunner]] relics and technology—likely more so than the [[Ministry of Fortitude]]—and could distribute them however the Hierarch thought best benefited the Covenant.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 159''</ref> If an individual failed a "holy mission" assigned to them by a Hierarch, dire consequences would result and [[capital punishment|execution]] may occur.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 170''</ref> Among their powers are composition and reorganization of fleets within the [[Covenant fleet|Covenant naval branch]], even without the approval of the High Council,<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 349''</ref> and appointing an [[Arbiter]] from among the [[Sangheili]] to serve as the "Will of the Prophets".<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Arbiter]]''</ref> The Hierarchs also had the authority to create new Ministries within the Covenant, sometimes for the personal gain and ambition of one Hierarch.<ref name="bc51">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 51''</ref> The Hierarchs often issued edicts ''ex cathedra''; these edicts may have comprised general declarations, though they typically contained executive orders. As they were extensions of the Hierarchs' will, these edicts could not be refuted.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', ''[[Halo Wars Timeline Events|Timeline]]''</ref> | ||
The Hierarchs typically remained in the Covenant holy city of [[High Charity]], although they would occasionally embark to lead a battle. The Hierarchs often occupied the [[High Council Chamber]] to lead High Council sessions or hold court trials, along with the High Councilors of the Covenant. The Hierarchs could also assign duties and tasks to other members of the Covenant in the [[Hall of Sacred Guidance]].<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 72''</ref> The [[Sanctum of the Hierarchs]] was the private quarters of the High Prophets that was only accessible to very high-ranking members of the Covenant.<ref name="fs338">'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''pages 338-339''</ref> The [[Palace of the Hierarchs]] was the private reception chamber used by the Hierarchs.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 194''</ref> | The Hierarchs typically remained in the Covenant holy city of [[High Charity]], although they would occasionally embark to lead a battle. The Hierarchs often occupied the [[High Council Chamber]] to lead High Council sessions or hold court trials, along with the High Councilors of the Covenant. The Hierarchs could also assign duties and tasks to other members of the Covenant in the [[Hall of Sacred Guidance]].<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 72''</ref> The [[Sanctum of the Hierarchs]] was the private quarters of the High Prophets that was only accessible to very high-ranking members of the Covenant.<ref name="fs338">'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''pages 338-339''</ref> The [[Palace of the Hierarchs]] was the private reception chamber used by the Hierarchs.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 194''</ref> | ||
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The Hierarchs followed the ''[[Book of Hierarchs]]''—an official ruling book.<ref name="bc161">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 161''</ref> Despite the Hierarchs' power and influence, they did not have right or power to stop the San'Shyuum that enforced the [[Roll of Celibates]] from completing their tasks.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 265''</ref> A Hierarch assigning an important mission to individuals without informing the rest of the Hierarchs was considered a violation of Council protocol. However, the protocol was often violated. The [[Prophet of Excellent Redolence|High Prophet of Excellent Redolence]] tasked the [[Mken 'Scre'ah'ben|Prophet of Inner Conviction]] with recovering a [[Luminary]] and female San'Shyuum on [[Janjur Qom]] without informing the rest of the Hierarchs.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 73''</ref> The High Prophets of Truth and Regret often operated while keeping each other unaware of their separate, ambitious activities. Hierarchs could appoint other San'Shyuum to be their Secondary Administrator, essentially an assistant to the Hierarch.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 193''</ref> [[Steward]]s would also serve as aids to Hierarchs.<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 1]]''</ref> | The Hierarchs followed the ''[[Book of Hierarchs]]''—an official ruling book.<ref name="bc161">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 161''</ref> Despite the Hierarchs' power and influence, they did not have right or power to stop the San'Shyuum that enforced the [[Roll of Celibates]] from completing their tasks.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 265''</ref> A Hierarch assigning an important mission to individuals without informing the rest of the Hierarchs was considered a violation of Council protocol. However, the protocol was often violated. The [[Prophet of Excellent Redolence|High Prophet of Excellent Redolence]] tasked the [[Mken 'Scre'ah'ben|Prophet of Inner Conviction]] with recovering a [[Luminary]] and female San'Shyuum on [[Janjur Qom]] without informing the rest of the Hierarchs.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 73''</ref> The High Prophets of Truth and Regret often operated while keeping each other unaware of their separate, ambitious activities. Hierarchs could appoint other San'Shyuum to be their Secondary Administrator, essentially an assistant to the Hierarch.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 193''</ref> [[Steward]]s would also serve as aids to Hierarchs.<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 1]]''</ref> | ||
Each Hierarch was dressed in a loose-sleeved robe with different coloring. Hierarchs donned golden headdresses that displayed a blue [[holography|holographic]] [[Halo Array|Halo installation]] on their forehead.<ref name="bc159">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 159''</ref> Hierarchs sat upon a [[anti-gravity chair|gravity throne]], luxurious anti-gravity chairs with gold, collar-like plating and were equipped with [[energy shielding]].<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 136'' (2011 edition)</ref> The Hierarchs were always protected by the [[Covenant Honor Guard]], with the Hierarch's personal guards always prepared to kill anything that attempted to harm the Hierarch. The Honor Guardsmen would also kill any individual that held an unholstered weapon in the presence of a Hierarch.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''pages 144-145''</ref> However, the Sangheili with the title of [[Arbiter]] seemingly were an exception to the law, as seen with Arbiter [[Ripa 'Moramee]] when he activated two [[Type-1 energy sword]]s in front of [[Prophet of Regret|a Hierarch]].<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level ''[[Scarab (level)|Scarab]]''</ref> The Hierarchs' gravity thrones were outfitted with a powerful [[assault cannon|gravity cannon]] that a Hierarch could to annihilate any possible threat.{{Ref/Reuse|bc159}}<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Regret (Halo 2 level)|Regret]]''</ref> | Each Hierarch was dressed in a loose-sleeved robe with different coloring. Hierarchs donned golden headdresses that displayed a blue [[holography|holographic]] [[Halo Array|Halo installation]] on their forehead.<ref name="bc159">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 159''</ref> Hierarchs sat upon a [[anti-gravity chair|gravity throne]], luxurious anti-gravity chairs with gold, collar-like plating and were equipped with [[energy shielding]].<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 136'' (2011 edition)</ref> The Hierarchs were always protected by the [[Covenant Honor Guard]], with the Hierarch's personal guards always prepared to kill anything that attempted to harm the Hierarch. The Honor Guardsmen would also kill any individual that held an unholstered weapon in the presence of a Hierarch.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''pages 144-145''</ref> However, the Sangheili with the title of [[Arbiter]] seemingly were an exception to the law, as seen with Arbiter [[Ripa 'Moramee]] when he activated two [[Type-1 energy sword]]s in front of [[Prophet of Regret|a Hierarch]].<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level ''[[Scarab (level)|Scarab]]''</ref> The Hierarchs' gravity thrones were outfitted with a powerful [[assault cannon|gravity cannon]] that a Hierarch could to annihilate any possible threat.{{Ref/Reuse|bc159}}<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Regret (Halo 2 level)|Regret]]''</ref> | ||
===Decrees and edicts=== | ===Decrees and edicts=== | ||