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{{Era|RW}}
{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{Disambig header|the campaign level|the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] [[Covenant]] splinter faction|Swords of Sanghelios}}
{{Disambig header|the campaign level|the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] [[Covenant]] splinter faction|Swords of Sanghelios}}
{{Level Infobox
{{Level infobox
|pagegamelabel=H5G
|prev=[[Reunion]]
|prev=[[Reunion]]
|next=[[Alliance]]
|next=[[Alliance]]
|game=''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
|name=Swords of Sanghelios
|name=Swords of Sanghelios
|image= [[File:H5G-Waypoint-Swords of Sanghelios.jpg|300px]]
|image= [[File:H5G-Waypoint-Swords of Sanghelios.jpg|300px]]
|game=''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
|devname=<code>cin_120_map</code>
|player=[[Jameson Locke]] ([[Fireteam Osiris]])
|player=[[Jameson Locke]] ([[Fireteam Osiris]])
|date=[[2558|October 27, 2558]]
|date=[[2558|October 27, 2558]]
|place=[[Sanghelios]]
|place=[[Sanghelios]]
|objective=Reach the [[Elder Council Chamber]] and rescue [[Thel 'Vadam|the Arbiter]].
|objective=Reach the [[Elder Council Chamber]] and rescue [[Thel 'Vadam|the Arbiter]].
|partime=00:23:00
}}
}}
{{Article Quote|When evidence reveals the Master Chief is in danger, Fireteam Osiris' mission changes from retrieval to rescue.}}
{{Article quote|When evidence reveals the Master Chief is in danger, Fireteam Osiris' mission changes from retrieval to rescue.}}
'''Swords of Sanghelios''' is the eighth [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. Completing the level on any difficulty unlocks the 'Swords' achievement, worth 10 gamerscore points. Destroying ten walls or floors on the level unlocks the 'No knock raid' achievement, worth 10 gamerscore points.
'''Swords of Sanghelios''' is the eighth [[campaign]] level of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. Completing the level on any difficulty unlocks the 'Swords' achievement, worth 10 gamerscore points. Destroying ten walls or floors on the level unlocks the 'No knock raid' achievement, worth 10 gamerscore points.


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''Palmer nods, then Locke and Vale walk away.''
''Palmer nods, then Locke and Vale walk away.''


*'''Vale''': "So, you wrote a [[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary/One|target]] [[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary/Two|dossier]] on [[Thel 'Vadam|the Arbiter]] when you were with [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]]."
*'''Vale''': "So, you wrote a [[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary/One|target]] [[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary/Two|dossier]] on [[Thel 'Vadam|the Arbiter]] when you were with [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]]."


*'''Locke''': "That was [[2552|six years ago]]. What's your point?"
*'''Locke''': "That was [[2552|six years ago]]. What's your point?"


*'''Vale''': "[[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary/Three|You recommended assassinating him]]."
*'''Vale''': "[[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary/Three|You recommended assassinating him]]."


*'''Locke''': "After he killed millions of our people."
*'''Locke''': "After he killed millions of our people."
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*'''Lasky''': "Good luck Spartan."
*'''Lasky''': "Good luck Spartan."


''Locke nods back and walks past, Lasky watching him with a worried expression. Cut to the hangar's edge, where the Spartans and Sangheili step into a red-armored [[Type-56 Lich|Lich]]. With them aboard, the Lich flies off the ''Infinity'', carrying a [[Type-57 Phantom|Phantom]] docked underneath it.''
''Locke nods back and walks past, Lasky watching him with a worried expression. Cut to the hangar's edge, where the Spartans and Sangheili step into a red-armored [[Kmiro'sish-pattern Lich|Lich]]. With them aboard, the Lich flies off the ''Infinity'', carrying a [[Mikpramu-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] docked underneath it.''


'''{''Cutscene''}'''
'''{''Cutscene''}'''
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===SWORDS OF SANGHELIOS===
===SWORDS OF SANGHELIOS===
[[File:H5G-T57Phantomdrop.png|right|300px|thumb|Mahkee 'Chava's Phantom dropping Fireteam Osiris.]]
[[File:H5G-T57Phantomdrop.png|thumb|300px|Mahkee 'Chava's Phantom dropping Fireteam Osiris.]]
'''{''Gameplay''}'''
'''{''Gameplay''}'''


''Fireteam Osiris descends from the Phantom, dropping into the creek below. There are cliffs and statue ruins all around them. Their Phantom flies away.''
''Fireteam Osiris descends from the Phantom, dropping into the creek below. There are cliffs and statue ruins all around them. Their Phantom flies away.''


*'''[[Mahkee 'Chava]] (COM)''': "Arbiter has united the keeps and formed a new alliance — the [[Swords of Sanghelios]]. With Arbiter's victories and the death of [[Jul 'Mdama]], the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant remnants]] grow desperate. They have began an assault on '[[Vadam]] lands, targeting Arbiter specifically."
*'''[[Mahkee 'Chava]] (COM)''': "Arbiter has united the keeps and formed a new alliance — the [[Swords of Sanghelios]]. With Arbiter's victories and the death of [[Jul 'Mdama]], the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant remnants]] grow desperate. They have began an assault on '[[Vadam]] lands, targeting Arbiter specifically."


*'''Locke''': "And Arbiter's location?"
*'''Locke''': "And Arbiter's location?"
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''If the player stalls.''
''If the player stalls.''
* '''Buck''': "The Elites used to call Chief "the Demon". But Arbiter worked with him. Helped Chief [[Battle of Installation 00|win]] the [[Human-Covenant War|war]] even."
*'''Locke''': "War has a habit of making strange allies."


* '''Buck''': "So Vale, you think Arbiter can win his war?"
* '''Buck''': "So Vale, you think Arbiter can win his war?"
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* '''Buck''': "All quiet here. Best get moving."
* '''Buck''': "All quiet here. Best get moving."
''If the Spartans approach a statue on a cliff overlooking the ocean, they get a clearer look at Sunaion.''
*'''Tanaka''': "If that's Sunaion, where's the Guardian?"
*'''Vale''': "Partially underwater. Sangheili built the city around the emerged part of it."


''The Spartans continue down the stream, now flanked by tall cliffs. As they approach a valley, they hear hostile Sangheili broadcasting on a loudspeaker.''
''The Spartans continue down the stream, now flanked by tall cliffs. As they approach a valley, they hear hostile Sangheili broadcasting on a loudspeaker.''
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*'''Any member of Osiris''': "Covenant forces ahead."
*'''Any member of Osiris''': "Covenant forces ahead."


*'''Sangheili''': "Secure the area! Kill every Sword of Sanghelios you see! For the Covenant!"
*'''Covenant Sangheili''': "Secure the area! Kill every Sword of Sanghelios you see! We will not let the false Arbiter escape this time! For the Covenant!"


*'''[[Unggoy]]''': "For Sanghelios! For [[Balaho]]!"
*'''[[Unggoy]]''': "For Sanghelios! For [[Balaho]]!"
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''A Spirit arrives carrying more troops.''
''A Spirit arrives carrying more troops.''


*'''Vale''': "Spirit inbound."
*'''Vale''' or '''Locke''': "Spirit inbound."


*'''Buck''': "Nice of 'em to send a welcome wagon."
*'''Buck''': "Nice of 'em to send a welcome wagon."


*'''Locke''': "Let the guns talk, Osiris!"
*'''Locke''': "Let the guns talk, Osiris!"
''Any random first Sangheili will personally engage the Spartans.''
*'''Covenant Sangheili''': "Humans! HERE?! BLASPHEMY!!"


''The Spartans battle the numerous Rangers. As they cross the valley, they encounter a Shade turret defending a cave.''
''The Spartans battle the numerous Rangers. As they cross the valley, they encounter a Shade turret defending a cave.''
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''The Spartans defeat the last of the infantry.''
''The Spartans defeat the last of the infantry.''


*'''Locke''': "All clear. There's a path carved into the cliff here."
*'''Any member of Osiris''': "All clear."
 
''Osiris forges ahead.''
 
*'''Locke''': "There's a path carved into the cliff here."


''If a Spartan finds a [[curveblade]].''
''If a Spartan finds a [[curveblade]].''
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*'''Buck''': "Dead Elites ahead. Looks like they're with the Swords of Sanghelios."
*'''Buck''': "Dead Elites ahead. Looks like they're with the Swords of Sanghelios."
''or''
*'''Vale''': "Casualties here. They're wearing Swords of Sanghelios armor."


*'''Vale''': "(''speaking Sangheili'')"
*'''Vale''': "(''speaking Sangheili'')"
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*'''Vale''': "Sangheili burial prayer. 'A warrior at birth, a warrior in death'."
*'''Vale''': "Sangheili burial prayer. 'A warrior at birth, a warrior in death'."
''Locke can optionally inspect the dead Swords closer.''
*'''Locke''': "Looks like they were ambushed. Not seeing any Covenant casualties."


''They pass the bodies and go further into the cave.''
''They pass the bodies and go further into the cave.''
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''Locke moves up, and the narrow cave path leads to an enormous cavern, with ruins leading to the top. Several [[Kig-Yar Sniper]]s defend it from on high.''
''Locke moves up, and the narrow cave path leads to an enormous cavern, with ruins leading to the top. Several [[Kig-Yar Sniper]]s defend it from on high.''


*'''Locke''': "The cavern opens up here."
*'''Locke''': "The cavern opens up here. Keep your eyes up."


*'''Buck''' ''or'' '''Tanaka''': "Snipers on that ridge ahead."
*'''Buck''' ''or'' '''Tanaka''': "Snipers on that ridge ahead."
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*'''Locke''': "If we lose the Arbiter, reaching the Guardian at Sunaion gets complicated."
*'''Locke''': "If we lose the Arbiter, reaching the Guardian at Sunaion gets complicated."
''If the player stalls.''
*'''Vale''': "If the Arbiter dies, we lose our best shot at the Guardian, and Humanity's best ally among the Elites."
*'''Buck''': "We could always shoot our way to Sunaion."
*'''Locke''': "Without backup from the Swords of Sanghelios, that would be a very short shootout."


''If the player inspects the weapon crates''
''If the player inspects the weapon crates''
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''A Covenant dropship arrives above.''
''A Covenant dropship arrives above.''


*'''Tanaka''': "Spirit inbound."
*'''Any member of Osiris''': "Spirit inbound."


''Two [[Mgalekgolo]] drop down from it.''
''Two [[Mgalekgolo]] drop down from it.''


*'''Locke''': "Hunters! Clear the area Osiris!"
*'''Locke''': "Hunters! Clear the area, Osiris!"


''The Hunters engage the four Spartans.''
''The Hunters engage the four Spartans.''
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''The two Hunters are eventually killed.''
''The two Hunters are eventually killed.''
*'''Locke''': "All clear."


*'''Mahkee (COM)''': "I am approaching your position. Hold your fire."
*'''Mahkee (COM)''': "I am approaching your position. Hold your fire."
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*'''Locke''': "Check your fire. Friendly incoming."
*'''Locke''': "Check your fire. Friendly incoming."


[[File:Sword of Sanghelios storms ready for battle.png|thumb|right|250px|Swords reinforcements.]]
''Mahkee's Phantom arrives. It deploys several allied [[Sangheili Storm]] and two [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis|Mantises]].''
''Mahkee's Phantom arrives. It deploys several allied [[Sangheili Storm]] and two [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis|Mantises]].''


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*'''Locke''': "Covenant! On me, Osiris!"
*'''Locke''': "Covenant! On me, Osiris!"


''The UNSC and Swords forces blast away most of the infantry. A Spirit arrives to the courtyard, carrying more.''
''or''
 
*'''Vale''': "I have enemies in range!"
 
''The UNSC and Swords forces blast away most of the infantry. A Spirit arrives to the courtyard, carrying more Covenant.''


*'''Tanaka''' ''or'' '''Vale''': "Dropship!"
*'''Tanaka''' ''or'' '''Vale''': "Dropship!"
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*'''Locke''': "Clear the area from enemies, Osiris."
*'''Locke''': "Clear the area from enemies, Osiris."


''The Mantises and Elite kill the temple's Covenant. Several of them take command of a vacant Sword Wraith.''
''The Mantises and Swords Elites kill the temple's Covenant. Several of them take command of a vacant Sword Wraith.''


*'''Vale''': "All clear."
*'''Vale''': "All clear."


*'''Sangheili''': "I will open the door for you, Spartans. Opening the door. The Council Chamber is on the other side of the courtyard."
''or''
 
*'''Tanaka''': "That's all of 'em."
 
*'''Sangheili''': "I will open the door for you, Spartans."
 
''The Sangheili opens the door.''
 
*'''Sangheili''': "Opening the door. The Council Chamber is on the other side of the courtyard."


''The large door opens to an enormous courtyard. Several Wraiths, Hunters, and infantry guard it from all sides.''
''The large door opens to an enormous courtyard. Several Wraiths, Hunters, and infantry guard it from all sides.''
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*'''Vale''': "Hostile Wraiths are ready to engage!"
*'''Vale''': "Hostile Wraiths are ready to engage!"


''If the player looks up at the [[Hekar Taa-pattern Blockade Runner|Covenant corvette]] in the sky.''
''or''
 
*'''Buck''': "Got Wraiths over here!"
 
''If the player looks up at the [[Hekar Taa-pattern blockade runner|Covenant corvette]] in the sky.''


* '''Buck''': "Covenant corvette overhead."
* '''Buck''': "Covenant corvette overhead."
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*'''Locke''': "We're working on it, Mahkee. I'll notify you when we're ready for extraction."
*'''Locke''': "We're working on it, Mahkee. I'll notify you when we're ready for extraction."


''As the Spartans continue forward, dropships arrive with more troops.''
''As the Spartans continue forward, Covenant dropships arrive with more troops.''


*'''Tanaka or Buck''': "Spirits incoming, right side!"
*'''Tanaka or Buck''': "Spirits incoming, right side!"
''or''
*'''Vale''': "Spirits incoming, right side by the statues!"


''The Spartans reach the far end of the courtyard, which leads to a hallway going further ahead.''
''The Spartans reach the far end of the courtyard, which leads to a hallway going further ahead.''
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*'''Locke''': "Keep fighting, Osiris. We have to reach the Council Chamber."
*'''Locke''': "Keep fighting, Osiris. We have to reach the Council Chamber."


''The Spartans continue in the hallway, climbing up its stairs and mowing down infantry.''
''The door to next area opens.''
 
*'''Vale''': "Door's opening."
 
''The Spartans continue into a hallway, climbing up its stairs and mowing down hostile infantry.''


*'''Locke''': "Stand by, Mahkee. We'll get to the Arbiter soon."
*'''Locke''': "Stand by, Mahkee. We'll get to the Arbiter soon."
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*'''Mahkee (COM)''': "Standing by."
*'''Mahkee (COM)''': "Standing by."


''The Council Chamber can be seen now. Many Covenant attack its outer entrance. A Sangheili [[Blockade Runner]] is overhead, and many destroyed Sword Wraiths and Sword Phantoms litter its courtyard.''
[[File:H5G-Elder Council Chamber.png|thumb|right|250px|The Elder Council Chamber.]]
''The Council Chamber can be seen now. Many Covenant attack its outer entrance. A Sangheili {{Pattern|Hekar Taa|blockade runner}} is overhead, and many destroyed Sword Wraiths and Sword Phantoms litter its courtyard.''


*'''Locke''': "We're almost there. Hurry."
*'''Locke''': "We're almost there. Hurry."
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*'''Locke''': "Coming up on the Council Chamber! Get in there! Now!"
*'''Locke''': "Coming up on the Council Chamber! Get in there! Now!"


''Several drop pods land to stop them.''
''Several enemy drop pods land to stop them.''


*'''Tanaka''': "Insertion pods incoming."
*'''Any member of Osiris''': "Insertion pods incoming."


*'''Locke''': "Push through Osiris!"
*'''Locke''': "Push through Osiris!"
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*'''Vale''': "Arbiter's trapped inside. We should hurry."
*'''Vale''': "Arbiter's trapped inside. We should hurry."


''The Spartans cross the small courtyard, but two more pods land before they can enter the Chamber.''
''The Spartans cross the small courtyard, but two more pods land before they can enter the Chamber. Each pod releases a Sangheili Warrior.''


*'''Buck''': "Son of a... more pods!"
*'''Buck''': "Son of a... more pods!"
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*'''Sangheili''': "It would be my honor! Kill him!"
*'''Sangheili''': "It would be my honor! Kill him!"


*'''Arbiter:''' It will be your honor to die.  
*'''Thel 'Vadam''': "It will be your honor to die."


''Locke reaches the top and sees the Arbiter. Two Covenant, a Storm and a Warrior, attack him. The Arbiter stabs one with his [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] and tosses him away, then slashes the other one as he charges.''
''Locke reaches the top and sees the Arbiter. Two Covenant, a Storm and a Warrior, attack him. The Arbiter stabs one with his [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] and tosses him away, then slashes the other one as he charges.''


*'''Arbiter:''' For Sanghelios!
*'''Thel 'Vadam:''' "For Sanghelios!"


*'''Locke''': "Arbiter! Ready for extraction."
*'''Locke''': ''(To Fireteam Osiris)'' "Eyes on Goal." ''(To Thel)'' "Arbiter!" ''(To Mahkee)'' "Ready for extraction."


*'''Arbiter''': "Spartans? What is the meaning of this?"
*'''Thel 'Vadam:''' "Spartans? What is the meaning of this?"


''The Arbiter deactivates his sword and heads to Mahkee's Phantom. Locke joins him there.''
''The Arbiter deactivates his sword and heads to Mahkee's Phantom. Locke joins him there.''
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
===Easter Eggs===
===Easter eggs===
*The Mythic Skull can be found on this level, hidden on a platform nearby where the Spartans witness dropships heading to the Council Chambers. Reaching the skull requires a jump increased by both sprint and boost, the Smart Scope to levitate, then boosting again to do a "double jump."
*The Mythic Skull can be found on this level, hidden on a platform nearby where the Spartans witness dropships heading to the Council Chambers. Reaching the skull requires a jump increased by both sprint and boost, the Smart Scope to levitate, then boosting again to do a "double jump."
*The Sword Wraith and a couple of Sword Ghosts can be found where Osiris must confront a couple of Covenant wraiths.
*Twelve pieces of [[Mission Intel]] can be found on this level.
*Twelve pieces of [[Mission Intel]] can be found on this level.
===Glitches===
*Like a few levels in ''Halo 5: Guardians'', several pieces of dialogue will not be heard if you die and/or revert to an old checkpoint.
*Occasionally, a member of Fireteam Osiris will be hurled high in the air as you board the Mantis while they walk by.
===Miscellaneous===
*The campaign level takes place on the same date as the release of ''Halo 5: Guardians'', albeit 543 years in the future.
*The campaign level takes place on the same date as the release of ''Halo 5: Guardians'', albeit 543 years in the future.
*There are two dead Elites right outside the council chamber holding hands.
*There are two dead Elites right outside the council chamber holding hands.
<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57AD5inbKAs '''YouTube''': ''Halo 5: Guardians – Swords of Sanghelios Gameplay Capture'']</ref>
*This is the second of two levels in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' that feature neither the Prometheans nor their weapons.
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*This level is the first time, since ''[[Halo 3]]'', where non-playable Sangheili allies are encountered.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57AD5inbKAs '''YouTube''': ''Halo 5: Guardians – Swords of Sanghelios Gameplay Capture'']</ref>
 
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5G SangheiliFortress Concept 1.jpg|Concept art for a Sangheili fortress on Sanghelios.
File:H5G SangheiliFortress Concept 2.jpg|Concept art for a Sangheili fortress on Sanghelios.
File:H5G SangheiliKeep Concept.jpg|Concept art for a Sangheili keep.
File:H5G SangheiliBase Concept.jpg|Concept art for a Sangheili base.
File:Mantis pair.png|Players in the Mantis'.
</gallery>


</gallery>
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==Sources==
==Sources==
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