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===Conspiracy against Ussa=== | ===Conspiracy against Ussa=== | ||
'Crolon was assigned to survey the south side of the uncompleted [[Forerunner]] devices in the [[Storage Chamber]], alongside youngling [[Tersa 'Gunok]]. While the two worked, 'Crolon openly admitted his wariness to trust Ussa. Tersa grew uncomfortable by 'Crolon's near-treasonous prattle, but was unable to rebuke a senior Sangheili.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 56'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Eventually, Tersa grew frustrated by 'Crolon's ramblings, and argued that Ussa was right and they could no longer return to Sanghelios. Ernicka ordered the two to set back to work, though 'Crolon had made Tersa begin to question Ussa himself.<ref name="bc59">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 59-60'' (Google Play edition)</ref> 'Crolon soon formed a companionship with [[' | 'Crolon was assigned to survey the south side of the uncompleted [[Forerunner]] devices in the [[Storage Chamber]], alongside youngling [[Tersa 'Gunok]]. While the two worked, 'Crolon openly admitted his wariness to trust Ussa. Tersa grew uncomfortable by 'Crolon's near-treasonous prattle, but was unable to rebuke a senior Sangheili.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 56'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Eventually, Tersa grew frustrated by 'Crolon's ramblings, and argued that Ussa was right and they could no longer return to Sanghelios. Ernicka ordered the two to set back to work, though 'Crolon had made Tersa begin to question Ussa himself.<ref name="bc59">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 59-60'' (Google Play edition)</ref> 'Crolon soon formed a companionship with [['Drem]], a like-minded Sangheili. The two approached Tersa while the youngling was scanning pieces of technology. 'Crolon shared his theories with the two; the "gods" were using the shield world to decide what Sangheili was worthy of living. Tersa dismissed these theories and [[monitor]] [[Enduring Bias]] arrived, claiming that the youngling was correct. After Bias stated that [[Sooln 'Xellus]] had reprogrammed him to some degree, the monitor stated that he would accept the presence of [[San'Shyuum]] on the world if they brought [[Huragok]]. 'Crolon and 'Drem, distrustful of Bias, came to believe that the Ussan leadership were actually conspiring with the San'Shyuum, though Tersa again dismissed these claims. 'Crolon reiterated that he would never question Ussa's judgement and then departed with 'Drem to dine at the [[Hall of Feasts]].<ref name="bc89">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 89-94'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||
The next day, the two approached Tersa in the Hall of Feasts and questioned what he had heard the previous day. When Tersa avoided the question, 'Crolon and ' | The next day, the two approached Tersa in the Hall of Feasts and questioned what he had heard the previous day. When Tersa avoided the question, 'Crolon and 'Drem warned him that they would use their seniority statuses to shift any blame on Tersa, if he attempted to tell Ussa or Ernicka about the duo's conversations.<ref name="bc104">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 104-106'' (Google Play edition)</ref> 'Crolon was later tasked with helping Ernicka, Tersa, and two other Sangheili repair [[burnblade]]s in the Refuge's workshop. When Tersa had [[Lnur 'Mol]] show him her skill with a blade, 'Crolon commented that Lnur did not know her place. Angered, Tersa challenged 'Crolon to either apologize or duel. 'Crolon declined both options and left the room.<ref name="bc115">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 115-118'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Some time later, 'Crolon and 'Drem attempted to convince [[Scorinn]] and [[Gmezza]] to join them in their rebellion against Ussa. However, Tersa and Lnur overheard their conversation from a cliff at [[Ussa's Garden]]. The two Sangheili younglings were spotted by 'Drem, and the four Sangheili pursued them. Although 'Drem was able to catch up to them, he was briefly incapacitated and Tersa and Lnur escaped.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 124-129'' (Google Play edition)</ref> 'Crolon and 'Drem falsely reported to Ussa that Tersa and Lnur had been planning a rebellion against him and had attempted to murder 'Drem for allegedly knowing too much. However, the two younglings explained that 'Crolon and 'Drem were lying and at Tersa's suggestion, Ussa had Enduring Bias, Gmezza, Scorinn, 'Crolon, and 'Drem all brought before the court.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 135-137'' (Google Play edition)</ref> When the five appeared before the court, Bias provided footage of 'Crolon and 'Drem plotting against Ussa. Though 'Drem was killed by Ernicka when he attempted to escape, 'Crolon was arrested.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 143-146'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||
===Capture and death=== | ===Capture and death=== | ||
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'Crolon was brought aboard ''[[Pledge of Holiness]]'', the [[flagship]] of the [[Covenant fleet]] tasked with quelling Ussa's rebellion. [[Mleer]] brought 'Crolon before the [[Mken 'Scre'ah'ben|Prophet of Inner Conviction]], the commander of the fleet, to be interrogated. Inner Conviction revealed his intent to use 'Crolon as a negotiator, however, the Ussan traitor insisted that he would be killed by Ussa. He claimed that Ussa was aware of 'Crolon's support of the "''holy and sacred Covenant''" and his love for the [[Great Journey]], and that he had fled the shield world and Ussa's "dictatorship" to join the Covenant. He grew nervous when he called Enduring Bias a "diabolical intelligence" and realized that the monitor would be revered by the Covenant, and instead reiterated that Bias was programmed to be diabolical by Ussa and Sooln. Conferring with his Sangheili advisers, Inner Conviction realized that 'Crolon was a liar and had Mleer lock him up in the [[Covenant carrier|carrier]]'s brig.<ref name="bc168"/> 'Crolon was sent to lead the first invasion force of the [[Covenant military]] to the shield world's surface, despite his reluctance. He encountered Ussan forces that attacked the Covenant-loyal Sangheili. Realizing that he had been spotted by the Ussans, 'Crolon attempted to run and requested for the Covenant soldiers to pull back to a safer vantage point. However, three Ussans surrounded 'Crolon and cut him down with their burnblades, killing the traitor.<ref name="bc177">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 177-178'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | 'Crolon was brought aboard ''[[Pledge of Holiness]]'', the [[flagship]] of the [[Covenant fleet]] tasked with quelling Ussa's rebellion. [[Mleer]] brought 'Crolon before the [[Mken 'Scre'ah'ben|Prophet of Inner Conviction]], the commander of the fleet, to be interrogated. Inner Conviction revealed his intent to use 'Crolon as a negotiator, however, the Ussan traitor insisted that he would be killed by Ussa. He claimed that Ussa was aware of 'Crolon's support of the "''holy and sacred Covenant''" and his love for the [[Great Journey]], and that he had fled the shield world and Ussa's "dictatorship" to join the Covenant. He grew nervous when he called Enduring Bias a "diabolical intelligence" and realized that the monitor would be revered by the Covenant, and instead reiterated that Bias was programmed to be diabolical by Ussa and Sooln. Conferring with his Sangheili advisers, Inner Conviction realized that 'Crolon was a liar and had Mleer lock him up in the [[Covenant carrier|carrier]]'s brig.<ref name="bc168"/> 'Crolon was sent to lead the first invasion force of the [[Covenant military]] to the shield world's surface, despite his reluctance. He encountered Ussan forces that attacked the Covenant-loyal Sangheili. Realizing that he had been spotted by the Ussans, 'Crolon attempted to run and requested for the Covenant soldiers to pull back to a safer vantage point. However, three Ussans surrounded 'Crolon and cut him down with their burnblades, killing the traitor.<ref name="bc177">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 177-178'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||
Hundreds of years later, Salus 'Crolon would be remembered as a traitor among the Ussans. Sculptures of slithering, semi-saurian depictions of 'Crolon being slew by Ernicka the Scar-Maker were placed in the Refuge's [[Hall of | Hundreds of years later, Salus 'Crolon would be remembered as a traitor among the Ussans. Sculptures of slithering, semi-saurian depictions of 'Crolon being slew by Ernicka the Scar-Maker were placed in the Refuge's [[Hall of Godminds]].<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 225'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||
==Personality and traits== | ==Personality and traits== | ||
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Salus 'Crolon was a smooth-talking, dishonest [[Sangheili]] who was very much orientated towards his own survival.<ref name="bc155"/> 'Crolon considered himself to be an individual that thought logically and methodically, and pondered each side of a dilemma. When he spoke to his superiors, he always exuded false modesty and humbleness.<ref name="bc59"/> [[Ussa 'Xellus]] believed him to be an annoying individual. He was rather religious, and held on to Sangheili beliefs that existed before the [[San'Shyuum-Sangheili War]]. 'Crolon remained reluctant to use technology created by the [[Forerunner]]s, and believed that doing so would incur their wrath. As such, he was wary to live on the Forerunner-built [[Shield World 0673]]. Although most Sangheili respected [[Sooln 'Xellus]] for her intelligence and wisdom, 'Crolon believed that she did not know her place in their species' patriarchal society.<ref name="bc46"/> He also criticized [[Lnur 'Mol]] for having considerable experience with weapons.<ref name="bc115"/> When the Ussans gathered to eat in [[the Refuge]], 'Crolon was always one of the first to eat.<ref name="bc104"/> | Salus 'Crolon was a smooth-talking, dishonest [[Sangheili]] who was very much orientated towards his own survival.<ref name="bc155"/> 'Crolon considered himself to be an individual that thought logically and methodically, and pondered each side of a dilemma. When he spoke to his superiors, he always exuded false modesty and humbleness.<ref name="bc59"/> [[Ussa 'Xellus]] believed him to be an annoying individual. He was rather religious, and held on to Sangheili beliefs that existed before the [[San'Shyuum-Sangheili War]]. 'Crolon remained reluctant to use technology created by the [[Forerunner]]s, and believed that doing so would incur their wrath. As such, he was wary to live on the Forerunner-built [[Shield World 0673]]. Although most Sangheili respected [[Sooln 'Xellus]] for her intelligence and wisdom, 'Crolon believed that she did not know her place in their species' patriarchal society.<ref name="bc46"/> He also criticized [[Lnur 'Mol]] for having considerable experience with weapons.<ref name="bc115"/> When the Ussans gathered to eat in [[the Refuge]], 'Crolon was always one of the first to eat.<ref name="bc104"/> | ||
'Crolon began to doubt Ussa's leadership capabilities and often engaged in near-seditious conversations with other Sangheili. He was evidently aware that his opinions could potentially label him as a traitor and he took care to only express his views away from Ussa, Ernicka, and Sooln. When question on his views, he claimed he was only speculating possibilities for the sake of discussion. He felt that either Ussa would lead them to safety or the Ussans would all perish on the [[shield world]], but there was no middle ground.<ref name="bc59"/> Unlike his companion [[' | 'Crolon began to doubt Ussa's leadership capabilities and often engaged in near-seditious conversations with other Sangheili. He was evidently aware that his opinions could potentially label him as a traitor and he took care to only express his views away from Ussa, Ernicka, and Sooln. When question on his views, he claimed he was only speculating possibilities for the sake of discussion. He felt that either Ussa would lead them to safety or the Ussans would all perish on the [[shield world]], but there was no middle ground.<ref name="bc59"/> Unlike his companion [['Drem]], 'Crolon was initially more willing to trust [[monitor]] [[Enduring Bias]]. However, after learning that Bias was partially repaired by Sooln, he believed that the Ussan leadership and the monitor were conspiring with the [[San'Shyuum]] when Bias stated that he would accept the presence of a San'Shyuum if they brought [[Huragok]].<ref name="bc89"/> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||