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{{Quote|Their language doesn't translate in a literal manner, and each word has multiple meanings.|[[Cortana]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=HFSC16|FS|Chapter=16}}}} | {{Quote|Their language doesn't translate in a literal manner, and each word has multiple meanings.|[[Cortana]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=HFSC16|FS|Chapter=16}}}} | ||
[[File:Sunaion Triangle symbols.png|thumb|350px|Sangheili scripture on Sunaion.]] | [[File:Sunaion Triangle symbols.png|thumb|350px|Sangheili scripture on [[Sunaion]].]] | ||
{{Series/Species/Sangheili}} | {{Series/Species/Sangheili}} | ||
'''Sangheili''' describes multiple dialects of a language spoken by the [[Sangheili|species of the same name]]. Though the [[:Category:Covenant species|member species]] of the [[Covenant]] had their own unique languages, an advanced dialect of Sangheili, known as '''basic Sangheili''',{{Ref/Comic|Id=HTFSHP|HTFS|Story=Hunting Party}} came to serve as the [[Wikipedia:Lingua franca|''lingua franca'']] throughout the entire Covenant Empire.{{Ref/Site|Id=HWUFCovenant|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/covenant|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe, Factions|Page=Covenant|D=21|M=1|Y=2021|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/covenant.html}} And as such, many names of member species are derived from the Sangheili.<ref name="Ghost">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'''</ref> Even after the [[Great Schism|fragmentation]] of the Covenant, many former client species of the Covenant continue to use the Sangheili language in lieu of their native tongues; Sangheili has even replaced their native language for many.{{Ref/Reuse|HWUFCovenant}} A specific trade pidgin also existed within the [[Covenant fringe]].{{Ref/Site|Id=HWUCAxl|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/axl|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe, Characters|Page=Axl|D=21|M=1|Y=2021|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/axl.html}} | '''Sangheili''' describes multiple dialects of a language spoken by the [[Sangheili|species of the same name]]. Though the [[:Category:Covenant species|member species]] of the [[Covenant]] had their own unique languages, an advanced dialect of Sangheili, known as '''basic Sangheili''',{{Ref/Comic|Id=HTFSHP|HTFS|Story=Hunting Party}} came to serve as the [[Wikipedia:Lingua franca|''lingua franca'']] throughout the entire Covenant Empire.{{Ref/Site|Id=HWUFCovenant|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/covenant|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe, Factions|Page=Covenant|D=21|M=1|Y=2021|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/covenant.html}} And as such, many names of member species are derived from the Sangheili.<ref name="Ghost">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'''</ref> Even after the [[Great Schism|fragmentation]] of the Covenant, many former client species of the Covenant continue to use the Sangheili language in lieu of their native tongues; Sangheili has even replaced their native language for many.{{Ref/Reuse|HWUFCovenant}} A specific trade pidgin also existed within the [[Covenant fringe]].{{Ref/Site|Id=HWUCAxl|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/axl|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe, Characters|Page=Axl|D=21|M=1|Y=2021|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/axl.html}} | ||
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:'''Rakoi''' - [[Carrow]]<ref name="Map">''[[Halo: Envoy]]'' - [[Carrow]] map</ref> | :'''Rakoi''' - [[Carrow]]<ref name="Map">''[[Halo: Envoy]]'' - [[Carrow]] map</ref> | ||
:'''Saban'amnsir''' - Red Fang<ref name="CF100">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/sweet-centennial '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder #100: Sweet Centennial'']</ref> | :'''Saban'amnsir''' - Red Fang<ref name="CF100">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/sweet-centennial '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder #100: Sweet Centennial'']</ref> | ||
:'''Nalsaban''' - Crimson{{Ref/Novel|Vertical Umbrage}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Vertical|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-4-vertical-umbrage|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 - Vertical Umbrage|D=07|M=11|Y=2022|LocalArchive=Archive:Vertical Umbrage}} | :'''Nalsaban''' - Crimson{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Vertical Umbrage}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Vertical|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-4-vertical-umbrage|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 - Vertical Umbrage|D=07|M=11|Y=2022|LocalArchive=Archive:Vertical Umbrage}} | ||
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====Triangle alphabet 2==== | ====Triangle alphabet 2==== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:H2 Wallpaper Master Chief and ODST.png|A ''Halo 2'' wallpaper with Covenant symbols. | ||
File: | File:H2 Wallpaper Tartarus and Brutes.png|A ''Halo 2'' wallpaper with Covenant symbols. | ||
File: | File:H2 Wallpaper Covenant translations.png|Translations of the two ''Halo 2'' wallpapers. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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====Normal use==== | ====Normal use==== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H5G The Sprint Covenant Font.png|Covenant | File:H5G The Sprint Covenant Font.png|Covenant Alphanumerical Forms | ||
File:Carbine numbers.png|Numbers 00 to 18 that appear on the {{Pattern| | File:H4 Carbine numbers.png|Numbers 00 to 18 that appear on the {{Pattern|Mosa|carbine}} in ''Halo 4''. | ||
File:Bumbed_Covenant_Alphabet.png| | File:HP Bumbed_Covenant_Alphabet.png| | ||
File:Covenant glyphs | File:H4FUD Covenant glyphs.png|Bumped triangle type used prior to the battle of Circinius IV in ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''. From right to left written vertically: 7 Reclamation. | ||
File:FUD_CovenantCode.jpg|Bumped triangle type used prior to the battle of Circinius IV in ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''. | File:FUD_CovenantCode.jpg|Bumped triangle type used prior to the battle of Circinius IV in ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''. | ||
File:FUD CovenantCode2.jpg|Another view of the code prior to the battle of Circinius IV in Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''. | File:FUD CovenantCode2.jpg|Another view of the code prior to the battle of Circinius IV in Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''. | ||
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File:Sunion Control Panel.png|[[Sunaion]] control panel. | File:Sunion Control Panel.png|[[Sunaion]] control panel. | ||
File:Commedation Covenant.png|Covenant symbol for the Commendations in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:Commedation Covenant.png|Covenant symbol for the Commendations in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:H5_forge_sangheili_glyphs.png|A texture sheet for Bumped Triangle type script from Halo 5: Forge | |||
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File:Sunaion Triangle symbols.png|This appears throughout Sunaion. | File:Sunaion Triangle symbols.png|This appears throughout Sunaion. | ||
File:Triangle_Shield.png|These appear on barriers throughout Sunaion. | File:Triangle_Shield.png|These appear on barriers throughout Sunaion. | ||
File:H5ancientsangheili.png|A collage of Ancient Sangheili Triangle Type script found on textures in Halo 5 | |||
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In ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', Sangheili hieroglyphics were inspired by [[:Wikipedia:Islamic art|Islamic]], [[:Wikipedia:Culture of Mongolia#Fine arts|Mongolian]], and [[:Wikipedia:Indian art|Indian art]], as well as [[:Wikipedia:Egyptian hieroglyphs|Egyptian]] and [[:Wikipedia:Maya script|Mayan hieroglyphics]].<ref>'''[[The Art of Halo 5: Guardians]]''', ''page 82''</ref> | In ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', Sangheili hieroglyphics were inspired by [[:Wikipedia:Islamic art|Islamic]], [[:Wikipedia:Culture of Mongolia#Fine arts|Mongolian]], and [[:Wikipedia:Indian art|Indian art]], as well as [[:Wikipedia:Egyptian hieroglyphs|Egyptian]] and [[:Wikipedia:Maya script|Mayan hieroglyphics]].<ref>'''[[The Art of Halo 5: Guardians]]''', ''page 82''</ref> | ||
A Covenant language was created by David Peterson, creator of the Dothraki language used in ''Game of Thrones'', for ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''.{{Ref/Twitter|k_wolfkill|1507493397807788032|Kiki Wolfkill|Quote=@CharlieBMurphy literally learned an entire new language and performed beautifully in that language. Unreal. Language created by David Peterson who created Dothraki for GoT #HaloWatchParty|D=25|M=03|Y=2022}} Peterson posts transcripts for the words and their translations in a series of posts on Archive of Our Own, accessible [https://archiveofourown.org/series/2828287 here]. | A [[Sangheili (language)/Silver|Covenant language]] was created by David Peterson, creator of the Dothraki language used in ''Game of Thrones'', for ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''.{{Ref/Twitter|k_wolfkill|1507493397807788032|Kiki Wolfkill|Quote=@CharlieBMurphy literally learned an entire new language and performed beautifully in that language. Unreal. Language created by David Peterson who created Dothraki for GoT #HaloWatchParty|D=25|M=03|Y=2022}} Peterson posts transcripts for the words and their translations in a series of posts on Archive of Our Own, accessible [https://archiveofourown.org/series/2828287 here]. | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Sangheili vowels.png|Sangheili vowels as pronounced in the games and live action films by Sangheili. | File:Sangheili vowels.png|Sangheili vowels as pronounced in the games and live action films by Sangheili. | ||
File: | File:H4 CovenantTerminal Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of control panels with Sangheili symbols on it. | ||
File:Halo 4 Emblem Covie Sigil.png|Emblem of a Covenant symbol in ''Halo 4''. | File:Halo 4 Emblem Covie Sigil.png|Emblem of a Covenant symbol in ''Halo 4''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||