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'''Sanghelios''' is the homeworld of the [[Sangheili]] | '''Sanghelios''' is the homeworld of the [[Sangheili]] species. Sanghelios is the fourth planet in a [[Wikipedia:Multiple star|triple star system]] containing [[Urs]], [[Fied]], and [[Joori]]. The planet has two moons called [[Qikost]] and [[Suban]]. Many [[Forerunner]] artifacts and structures exist on the planet, which are the topic of worship, as well as the cause of historical [[war]]s between the Sangheili and the [[San 'Shyuum]] before the formation of the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]].<ref name="bestiarum">'''[[Halo 3]]''', ''[[Bestiarum]]''</ref> | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Sanghelios has a gravity of 1.375 Gs, and an average surface temperature of -5°C to 96°C (23°F to 204.8°F). Sanghelios is inhabited by approximately 8.132 billion [[Sangheili]]. The [[Bestiarum]] indicates that Sanghelios is similar to [[Earth]] in shape and proportion, though the land masses are more scattered in relation to bodies of water. Like Earth, its atmosphere consists of oxygen; carbon dioxide and nitrogen, but also has a reddish hue to it, perhaps indicating large amounts of | Sanghelios has a gravity of 1.375 Gs, and an average surface temperature of -5°C to 96°C (23°F to 204.8°F). Sanghelios is inhabited by approximately 8.132 billion [[Sangheili]]. The [[Bestiarum]] indicates that Sanghelios is similar to [[Earth]] in shape and proportion, though the land masses are more scattered in relation to bodies of water. Like Earth, its atmosphere consists of oxygen; carbon dioxide and nitrogen, but also has a reddish hue to it, perhaps indicating large amounts of hematite or molten rock. | ||
Being a homeworld, the planet is home to a huge number of civilian Sangheili numbering over eight billion, as well as a large defense force. | Being a homeworld, the planet is home to a huge number of civilian Sangheili numbering over eight billion, as well as a large defense force.<ref name="bestiarum"/> As with Sangheili governments in general, most Sangheili on Sanghelios live city-states led by and named after a particular Sangheili family.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 93''</ref> Other families may also live in a state named after another family.<ref>'''[[Halo: Blood Line Issue 3]]'''</ref> | ||
==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
*[[Yermo]] | *[[Yermo]] | ||
**[[Iruiru]] | **[[Iruiru]] | ||
***[[Iruiru Armory]] | |||
***[[State of Vadam]] | |||
****[[Vadam Keep]] | |||
****[[Vadam Harbor]] | |||
****[[Kolaar Mountain]] | |||
****[[Unidentified Sangheilian desert]] | |||
==Notable residents== | ==Notable residents== | ||
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*The name "''Sanghelios''" comes from the Latin ''sanguis'' and the [[Greece|Greek]] ''helios'' meaning "Blood-Sun". It is implied that this may refer to the emphasis on "blood" in the culture of the warrior Sangheili that live there. | *The name "''Sanghelios''" comes from the Latin ''sanguis'' and the [[Greece|Greek]] ''helios'' meaning "Blood-Sun". It is implied that this may refer to the emphasis on "blood" in the culture of the warrior Sangheili that live there. | ||
*In the ''Doctor Who'' episode "Planet of the Dead", the planet they are teleported to is called ''San Helios'', which is also part of a triple star system.<ref>[[w:c:Tardis:San Helios|San Helios]] at TARDIS Index File, ''Doctor Who'' wiki</ref> | *In the ''Doctor Who'' episode "Planet of the Dead", the planet they are teleported to is called ''San Helios'', which is also part of a triple star system.<ref>[[w:c:Tardis:San Helios|San Helios]] at TARDIS Index File, ''Doctor Who'' wiki</ref> | ||
*In ''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'', Sanghelios is | *In ''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'', Sanghelios is mistakenly referred to as "Sanghelion" in chapter headings.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''pages 88, 349''</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Sanghelios.jpg|Sanghelios as seen in the [[Bestiarum]]. | File:Sanghelios.jpg|Sanghelios as seen in the [[Bestiarum]]. | ||
</Gallery> | </Gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | |||
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]] | |||
*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||