Covenant: Difference between revisions

Line 32:

{{Quote|Creatures of the Covenant: the path is broad, and we shall walk it side by side!|The [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]]<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''' ''level [[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref>}}

The '''Covenant''', also referred to as the '''Covenant Empire'''<ref name="xytan">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 239''</ref><ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 269'' (2003 edition); ''page 323'' (2010 edition)</ref> or '''Covenant Hegemony''',<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 338'' (2003 edition); ''page 405'' (2010 edition)</ref> was a massive religious hegemony of multiple alien species that controlled a large portion of the [[Orion Arm]] in the [[Milky Way|Milky Way Galaxy]] for thousands of years. Originally a mutual alliance between the [[Reformists|San'Shyuum]] and the [[Council of City States|Sangheili]], the Covenant expanded to include ~~at least~~ six other species united in the worship of the mythified [[Forerunner]]s and the [[Halo Array]].

The '''Covenant''', also referred to as the '''Covenant Empire'''<ref name="xytan">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 239''</ref><ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 269'' (2003 edition); ''page 323'' (2010 edition)</ref> or '''Covenant Hegemony''',<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 338'' (2003 edition); ''page 405'' (2010 edition)</ref> was a massive religious hegemony of multiple alien species that controlled a large portion of the [[Orion Arm]] in the [[Milky Way|Milky Way Galaxy]] for thousands of years. Originally a mutual alliance between the [[Reformists|San'Shyuum]] and the [[Council of City States|Sangheili]], the Covenant expanded to include six other species ([[Huragok]], [[Mgalekgolo]], [[Unggoy]], [[Kig-Yar]], [[Yanme'e]], and [[Jiralhanae]]) united in the worship of the mythified [[Forerunner]]s and the [[Halo Array]].

Ruled by the [[High Prophet of Truth]] along with [[Hierarch|High Prophets]] [[Mercy]] and [[Regret]] in [[2525]], the Covenant waged a [[Human-Covenant War|genocidal campaign]] against [[human]]ity until they were defeated in [[2552#December|December 2552]]. Despite being one of the most powerful military forces in the known Milky Way galaxy at the time, [[Great Schism|internal conflict]] combined with stubborn human resistance were formidable enough to shatter the bonds that held the empire together. This internal conflict broke the Covenant in two, [[Covenant separatists|forcing out]] the Sangheili species.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/jiralhanae  Canon Fodder] - "The resulting conflict would be called the Great Schism, and it would divide the Covenant into two, ultimately forcing the Sangheili out."</ref>

Following the Covenant Empire's end at the [[Battle of the Citadel]], a number of new [[Covenant remnants|remnant factions]] were created by its former subject species after the conclusion of the war; some of which maintain many tenets of the Covenant's [[Covenant religion|religion]].<ref name="h4guide">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide ''Halo 4 Interactive Guide'']</ref> Some of the former separatists sought to recreate the Covenant entirely under Sangheili rule, free of the Hierarchs' influence.<ref>'''[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-lore-of-the-rings Halo Waypoint: 'Canon Fodder' - Lore of the Rings]''' - "Like the rest of the Sangheili, the surviving Councilors were not completely unified in their opinions on how to proceed following the Great Schism. While some did take up the Arbiter’s cause, many others had become enamored with the idea of bringing the Covenant empire under complete Sangheili rule, quickly scrambling to grab power wherever they could. Some of these eventually served under Jul ‘Mdama, while others consolidated small pockets of reclaimed Covenant assets under more independent factions."</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 20''</ref> One notable splinter faction of Sangheili self-proclaimed to be a [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|new "Covenant"]] was created by [[Jul 'Mdama]];<ref name="escalation5">''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 5]]'' "What does it mean to be 'Covenant' today? A hundred warlords claim they rule the Covenant, but each of them leads only a small faction."~~</ref> for its five years this group opposed humanity until its [[Battle of Sunaion|collapse]].<ref name="Guardians">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''~~</ref>

Following the Covenant Empire's end at the [[Battle of the Citadel]], a number of new [[Covenant remnants|remnant factions]] were created by its former subject species after the conclusion of the war; some of which maintain many tenets of the Covenant's [[Covenant religion|religion]].<ref name="h4guide">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide ''Halo 4 Interactive Guide'']</ref> Some of the former separatists sought to recreate the Covenant entirely under Sangheili rule, free of the Hierarchs' influence.<ref>'''[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-lore-of-the-rings Halo Waypoint: 'Canon Fodder' - Lore of the Rings]''' - "Like the rest of the Sangheili, the surviving Councilors were not completely unified in their opinions on how to proceed following the Great Schism. While some did take up the Arbiter’s cause, many others had become enamored with the idea of bringing the Covenant empire under complete Sangheili rule, quickly scrambling to grab power wherever they could. Some of these eventually served under Jul ‘Mdama, while others consolidated small pockets of reclaimed Covenant assets under more independent factions."</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 20''</ref> One notable splinter faction of Sangheili self-proclaimed to be a [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|new "Covenant"]] was created by [[Jul 'Mdama]].<ref name="escalation5">''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 5]]'' "What does it mean to be 'Covenant' today? A hundred warlords claim they rule the Covenant, but each of them leads only a small faction."</ref>

Other hostile factions that utilize assets from the former Covenant Empire include [[Merg Vol's Covenant|Merg Vol's faction]], [[Sali 'Nyon's Covenant|Sali 'Nyon's faction]], [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|Vata 'Gajat's faction]] and the [[Banished]].

Contribute

Recent contributors to this article

@@ Line 32: / Line 32: @@
 {{Quote|Creatures of the Covenant: the path is broad, and we shall walk it side by side!|The [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]]<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''' ''level [[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref>}}
-The '''Covenant''', also referred to as the '''Covenant Empire'''<ref name="xytan">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 239''</ref><ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 269'' (2003 edition); ''page 323'' (2010 edition)</ref> or '''Covenant Hegemony''',<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 338'' (2003 edition); ''page 405'' (2010 edition)</ref> was a massive religious hegemony of multiple alien species that controlled a large portion of the [[Orion Arm]] in the [[Milky Way|Milky Way Galaxy]] for thousands of years. Originally a mutual alliance between the [[Reformists|San'Shyuum]] and the [[Council of City States|Sangheili]], the Covenant expanded to include at least six other species united in the worship of the mythified [[Forerunner]]s and the [[Halo Array]].
+The '''Covenant''', also referred to as the '''Covenant Empire'''<ref name="xytan">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 239''</ref><ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 269'' (2003 edition); ''page 323'' (2010 edition)</ref> or '''Covenant Hegemony''',<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 338'' (2003 edition); ''page 405'' (2010 edition)</ref> was a massive religious hegemony of multiple alien species that controlled a large portion of the [[Orion Arm]] in the [[Milky Way|Milky Way Galaxy]] for thousands of years. Originally a mutual alliance between the [[Reformists|San'Shyuum]] and the [[Council of City States|Sangheili]], the Covenant expanded to include six other species ([[Huragok]], [[Mgalekgolo]], [[Unggoy]], [[Kig-Yar]], [[Yanme'e]], and [[Jiralhanae]]) united in the worship of the mythified [[Forerunner]]s and the [[Halo Array]].
 Ruled by the [[High Prophet of Truth]] along with [[Hierarch|High Prophets]] [[Mercy]] and [[Regret]] in [[2525]], the Covenant waged a [[Human-Covenant War|genocidal campaign]] against [[human]]ity until they were defeated in [[2552#December|December 2552]]. Despite being one of the most powerful military forces in the known Milky Way galaxy at the time, [[Great Schism|internal conflict]] combined with stubborn human resistance were formidable enough to shatter the bonds that held the empire together. This internal conflict broke the Covenant in two, [[Covenant separatists|forcing out]] the Sangheili species.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/jiralhanae&#x20; Canon Fodder] - "The resulting conflict would be called the Great Schism, and it would divide the Covenant into two, ultimately forcing the Sangheili out."</ref>
-Following the Covenant Empire's end at the [[Battle of the Citadel]], a number of new [[Covenant remnants|remnant factions]] were created by its former subject species after the conclusion of the war; some of which maintain many tenets of the Covenant's [[Covenant religion|religion]].<ref name="h4guide">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide ''Halo 4 Interactive Guide'']</ref> Some of the former separatists sought to recreate the Covenant entirely under Sangheili rule, free of the Hierarchs' influence.<ref>'''[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-lore-of-the-rings Halo Waypoint: 'Canon Fodder' - Lore of the Rings]''' - "Like the rest of the Sangheili, the surviving Councilors were not completely unified in their opinions on how to proceed following the Great Schism. While some did take up the Arbiter’s cause, many others had become enamored with the idea of bringing the Covenant empire under complete Sangheili rule, quickly scrambling to grab power wherever they could. Some of these eventually served under Jul ‘Mdama, while others consolidated small pockets of reclaimed Covenant assets under more independent factions."</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 20''</ref>  One notable splinter faction of Sangheili self-proclaimed to be a [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|new "Covenant"]] was created by [[Jul 'Mdama]];<ref name="escalation5">''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 5]]'' "What does it mean to be 'Covenant' today? A hundred warlords claim they rule the Covenant, but each of them leads only a small faction."</ref> for its five years this group opposed humanity until its [[Battle of Sunaion|collapse]].<ref name="Guardians">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>
+Following the Covenant Empire's end at the [[Battle of the Citadel]], a number of new [[Covenant remnants|remnant factions]] were created by its former subject species after the conclusion of the war; some of which maintain many tenets of the Covenant's [[Covenant religion|religion]].<ref name="h4guide">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide ''Halo 4 Interactive Guide'']</ref> Some of the former separatists sought to recreate the Covenant entirely under Sangheili rule, free of the Hierarchs' influence.<ref>'''[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-lore-of-the-rings Halo Waypoint: 'Canon Fodder' - Lore of the Rings]''' - "Like the rest of the Sangheili, the surviving Councilors were not completely unified in their opinions on how to proceed following the Great Schism. While some did take up the Arbiter’s cause, many others had become enamored with the idea of bringing the Covenant empire under complete Sangheili rule, quickly scrambling to grab power wherever they could. Some of these eventually served under Jul ‘Mdama, while others consolidated small pockets of reclaimed Covenant assets under more independent factions."</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 20''</ref>  One notable splinter faction of Sangheili self-proclaimed to be a [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|new "Covenant"]] was created by [[Jul 'Mdama]].<ref name="escalation5">''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 5]]'' "What does it mean to be 'Covenant' today? A hundred warlords claim they rule the Covenant, but each of them leads only a small faction."</ref>
 Other hostile factions that utilize assets from the former Covenant Empire include [[Merg Vol's Covenant|Merg Vol's faction]], [[Sali 'Nyon's Covenant|Sali 'Nyon's faction]], [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|Vata 'Gajat's faction]] and the [[Banished]].