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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
The Covenant separatists are made up of the | The Covenant separatists are made up of the [[Elite]], [[Grunt]], and [[Hunter]] castes within the Covenant's hierarchical society. This faction was created at the beginning of the [[Civil War of the Covenant]] and since then has been fighting the [[Covenant Loyalists]], led by the [[Prophets]] and their [[Brutes]], [[Drones]], [[Jackals]] and some [[Grunt]] supporters. | ||
It is speculated that this disgruntled faction is lead by [[Rtas 'Vadumee]] and/or the [[Arbiter_(Character)|Arbiter]]. Fronts of this war include [[High Charity]], the Covenant's [[slipspace]]-capable capital, [[Installation 05|Delta Halo]], and areas of space where Covenant ships operate. | It is speculated that this disgruntled faction is lead by [[Rtas 'Vadumee]] and/or the [[Arbiter_(Character)|Arbiter]]. Fronts of this war include [[High Charity]], the Covenant's [[slipspace]]-capable capital, [[Installation 05|Delta Halo]], and areas of space where Covenant ships operate. | ||
This is not necessarily the first internal dispute in the Covenant's society; when the current Arbiter was assigned to his office, he was reminded by the [[High Prophet of Mercy]] that an Arbiter was necessary during the [[Grunt Rebellion]], which was a conflict between the Covenant and its lowest caste, the | This is not necessarily the first internal dispute in the Covenant's society; when the current Arbiter was assigned to his office, he was reminded by the [[High Prophet of Mercy]] that an Arbiter was necessary during the [[Grunt Rebellion]], which was a conflict between the Covenant and its lowest caste, the [[Grunt]]s. | ||
==How the faction comes to life== | ==How the faction comes to life== | ||
The [[High Prophet of Regret]] led a botched mission to [[Earth]] and was forced into [[The First Battle of Earth]] upon discovering what turns out to be the [[Human]] homeworld. He escapes to Delta Halo, but is killed by the [[Master Chief]], which is considered a significant failure in the | The [[High Prophet of Regret]] led a botched mission to [[Earth]] and was forced into [[The First Battle of Earth]] upon discovering what turns out to be the [[Human]] homeworld. He escapes to [[Delta Halo]], but is killed by the [[Master Chief]], which is considered a significant failure in the [[Elite]]s' oath to protect the [[Prophet]]s. | ||
The remaining Prophets, led by the [[High Prophet of Truth]], used this opportunity to replace the | The remaining Prophets, led by the [[High Prophet of Truth]], used this opportunity to replace the [[Elite]]s with the [[Brute]]s as their guards. However, this move effectively shames and angers the [[Elite]]s, who have grown accustomed to their comfortable position in the caste system, and they threaten to resign from the [[High Council]]. | ||
Later, the [[Councilor|Councilors]] are assassinated by the | Later, the [[Councilor|Councilors]] are assassinated by the [[Brute]]s at the behest of the Prophets; This purge, along with the understanding of what the Halos actually are meant to do, help divide the Covenant along the lines seen in the war. Instead of a [[Great Journey]], the [[Gravemind]]'s revelation regarding the superweapon contradicts the Covenant's belief system and is motivating at least the Arbiter in his eventual opposition to the Covenant as they [[The Great Journey (Level)|try to activate Delta Halo]] later in the game. | ||
== Military Forces== | == Military Forces== | ||
The Separatists are speculated to be commanded by Rtas 'Vadumee and/or the current Arbiter. Their military includes [[ | The Separatists are speculated to be commanded by [[Rtas 'Vadumee]] and/or the current [[Arbiter_(Character)|Arbiter]]. Their military includes [[Elite]], [[Grunt]] and [[Hunter]] castes, along with ships of various classes loyal to their cause. | ||
Also involved in this faction is the [[UNSC]]'s most effective [[Spartan]], the Master Chief; through an alliance of convenience, he is meant to stop the Prophet of Truth and his guards at the behest of the [[Gravemind]], the apparent leader of the [[Flood]]. The Arbiter, meanwhile, is meant to recover the [[Index]] and prevent its activation by the Prophets and their proxies. | Also involved in this faction is the [[UNSC]]'s most effective [[Spartan]], the [[Master Chief]]; through an alliance of convenience, he is meant to stop the [[Prophet of Truth]] and his guards at the behest of the [[Gravemind]], the apparent leader of the [[Flood]]. The Arbiter, meanwhile, is meant to recover the [[Index]] and prevent its activation by the Prophets and their proxies. | ||
It is currently unknown how this alliance will progress in the future, but it is expected by many to become official as the | It is currently unknown how this alliance will progress in the future, but it is expected by many to become official as the Elites have long respected a number of human traits which would otherwise draw a race into the covenant.<ref>[[Conversations from the Universe]], Elite Conversation</ref> | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
