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===Blooding Years=== | ===Blooding Years=== | ||
In [[2553]], a [[Joint Occupation Zone]] was also set up between the Swords of Sanghelios and the [[United Nations Space Command]], with both humans and ex-[[Covenant]] species settling on the territory's within the zone.{{Ref/Comic|HEsc|Issue=11}} | |||
Over the next six years, the Swords would engage in hostilities with several Sangheili factions. Fighting with [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]], saw the flagship ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' temporarily rendered combat ineffective.<ref name="Catalog">[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2969315_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2969315 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction - Page 14'']</ref> | |||
In March of [[2555]], Swords forces would thwart a plot by [[Otar 'Bemet]] to take revenge against the Arbiter. At the same time, the UNSC requested the Arbiters aid in [[Operation: FAR STORM|re-activating]] the [[Portal at Voi]] in order to dispatch a team there to disable the activation sequence of the [[Halo Array]]. However, due to the bulk of the swords forces being preoccupied in the ongoing civil war, 'Vadam was only able to send a [[Mayhem|Corvette]] with a small strike team of Sangheili to aid the humans.{{Ref/Novel|HitD|Chapter=3}} | |||
{{ | ===Sangheili-Jiralhanae war=== | ||
Simultaneously, the Sangheili would also continue to wage [[Sangheili-Jiralhanae war|war]] against the remaining [[San'Shyuum]] and the [[Jiralhanae]]. At first, the Sangheili were at a major disadvantage, as millennia of depending on the San'Shyuum for technology meant that the Sangheili were unable to properly repair or replace the ships they lost in battle. The odds began to even out when the San'Shyuum vanished and the Jiralhanae began to fall back into internecine conflicts.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', ''"[[The Return]]"''</ref> The inability for the Jiralhanae to properly mine the resources on their colonies has also forced them to raid Sangheili worlds for their processed resources. Tensions with the Swords of Sanghelios and the [[Children of Oth Sonin]] have also increased due to raids on settlements within the [[Joint Occupation Zone]].{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE1|HEsc|Issue=1}} | |||
[[File:HE Spartans Ealen IV.png|left|thumb|250px|Thel 'Vadam, his escorts, and the rest of the peace delegation.]] | [[File:HE Spartans Ealen IV.png|left|thumb|250px|Thel 'Vadam, his escorts, and the rest of the peace delegation.]] | ||
===Peace talks=== | ====Peace talks==== | ||
In [[2558#March|March 2558]], the Swords of Sanghelios attempted peace talks with the [[Children of Oth Sonin]], represented by their lead, Jiralhanae chieftain [[Lydus]], on [[Ealen IV]]. Thel 'Vadam, with several Sangheili escorts, led the negotiations. [[Admiral]] [[Terrence Hood]] volunteered to moderate the talks between the two governments. However, the meeting was interrupted by a [[Battle of Ealen IV|surprise attack]] by [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|mercenaries]] under the command of [[Shipmaster]] [[Vata 'Gajat]]. [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Thomas Lasky]], [[Sarah Palmer|Commander Sarah Palmer]], and the [[SPARTAN-IV Program|Spartan-IVs]] defended the delegation and evacuated them from the chamber.{{Ref/ | In [[2558#March|March 2558]], the Swords of Sanghelios attempted peace talks with the [[Children of Oth Sonin]], represented by their lead, Jiralhanae chieftain [[Lydus]], on [[Ealen IV]]. Thel 'Vadam, with several Sangheili escorts, led the negotiations. [[Admiral]] [[Terrence Hood]] volunteered to moderate the talks between the two governments. However, the meeting was interrupted by a [[Battle of Ealen IV|surprise attack]] by [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|mercenaries]] under the command of [[Shipmaster]] [[Vata 'Gajat]]. [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Thomas Lasky]], [[Sarah Palmer|Commander Sarah Palmer]], and the [[SPARTAN-IV Program|Spartan-IVs]] defended the delegation and evacuated them from the chamber.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HE1}} After various tribulations in getting the delegation to safety arose from the attack, the delegation and the surviving Spartans finally made it to safety aboard [[UNSC Infinity]]. Following the boarding of the Infinity, the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] led the Sangheili and Jiralhanae fleets against the the enemy fleet, forcing Shipmaster to order a retreat. Due to Vata 'Gajat's attack, the negotiations were left in a standstill and little progress was made in furthering the peace between the Sangheili and the Jiralhanae.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''Issue #3''</ref> | ||
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===Created uprising=== | ===Created uprising=== | ||
[[File:H5G-SOSrally.png|thumb|250px|The Arbiter rallying his forces prior to striking Sunaion.]] | |||
{{Main|Created uprising}} | |||
====Global war==== | ====Global war==== | ||
{{Quote|Hunt them to the last. Today we extinguish the Covenant's light forever!|Arbiter Thel 'Vadam, as the Swords of Sanghelios eliminates Jul 'Mdama's remaining Covenant forces{{Ref/Reuse|BOS}}}} | {{Quote|Hunt them to the last. Today we extinguish the Covenant's light forever!|Arbiter Thel 'Vadam, as the Swords of Sanghelios eliminates Jul 'Mdama's remaining Covenant forces{{Ref/Reuse|BOS}}}} | ||
{{Main|Sanghelios global war}} | |||
In October 2558, Sanghelios burst | In October 2558, Sanghelios burst intoglobal war{{Ref/Novel|LoO|Chapter=21}} with Jul 'Mdama's Covenant attacking the Swords. The Arbiter received assistance from the UNSC's [[Fireteam Osiris]], who were searching for [[John-117|MCPO John-117]], in repelling the invasion.{{Ref/Reuse|soslevel}} After intense battles along the coast in [[Nuusra]], the Swords of Sanghelios eventually pushed [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] back to their final stronghold: [[Sunaion]], where 'Mdama's Covenant was finally defeated. Meanwhile, a [[Guardian]] that had lain buried beneath the [[Csurdon Sea]] emerged and departed for [[Genesis]]. Eventually Thel Vadam was successful in leading the Swords of Sanghelios in eliminating 'Mdama's remaining Covenant forces in the damaged city, ending the battle.{{Ref/Reuse|BOS}} Later on the Swords provided safe haven for surviving UNSC forces when [[Cortana]] and her [[Created]] took control of most of Earth's colonies.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFDF|https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-driving-force|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=News, Canon Fodder|Page=Driving Force|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-driving-force.html|D=01|M=6|Y=2020}} | ||
====Occupation and Netherop==== | ====Occupation and Netherop==== | ||
{{Main|Subjugation of Sanghelios}} | |||
With the Sangheili resisting the Created's rule, Cortana sent a Guardian and Forerunner soldiers to pacify Sanghelios, starting with its major cities.{{Ref/Novel|BadB|Chapter=1}} The UNSC reinforced the Swords of Sanghelios with its expeditionary forces, conducting joint patrols to monitor and defend the Sanghelios badlands from Created scouts and any remnant of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] still present on the planet.{{Ref/Reuse|CFDF}} | With the Sangheili resisting the Created's rule, Cortana sent a Guardian and Forerunner soldiers to pacify Sanghelios, starting with its major cities.{{Ref/Novel|BadB|Chapter=1}} The UNSC reinforced the Swords of Sanghelios with its expeditionary forces, conducting joint patrols to monitor and defend the Sanghelios badlands from Created scouts and any remnant of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] still present on the planet.{{Ref/Reuse|CFDF}} | ||
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[[File:HINF PrismSkybox.png|left|thumb|250px|The Swords of Sanghelios in combat with the Banished at Suban.]] | [[File:HINF PrismSkybox.png|left|thumb|250px|The Swords of Sanghelios in combat with the Banished at Suban.]] | ||
===New conflicts=== | ===New conflicts=== | ||
With the Created severely weakened at the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]], the | With the Created severely weakened at the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]], remaining forces in the Urs system relinquished much of their control. This created a power vaccuum in the system. Although, many keeps and kaidons on Sanghelios maintained their support for the Arbiter and Swords. Other kaidons searched for different divisions of power. This allowed the [[Banished]] to move in to the system.{{Ref/Novel|Id=blood-moon|Battle for the Blood-Moon}} | ||
Seeking to exploit the [[Kemuksuru]] on [[Suban]], the Banished had either taken over or created the [[Mines of Shua'ree]].{{Ref/Reuse|blood-moon}} The Swords of Sanghelios moved to support some local keeps in protecting high-value mining sites.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=230}} This resulted in a confrontation between the Swords' [[Sanghelios home defense fleet]] and Banished forces stationed at and on the moon in early [[2560]].{{Ref/Reuse|blood-moon}}{{Ref/Map|HINF|Prism}} | |||
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==Government and politics== | ==Government and politics== | ||
===Modern=== | |||
{{Quote|The Arbiter's [[Fleet of Retribution|forces]] eventually consolidated their strength under a single banner, the Swords of Sanghelios, an ancient title of honor expressing the nobility of their cause: the unification of the Sangheili people.|[[Curator]] on the formation of the Swords of Sanghelios{{Ref/Reuse|Mythos144}}}} | {{Quote|The Arbiter's [[Fleet of Retribution|forces]] eventually consolidated their strength under a single banner, the Swords of Sanghelios, an ancient title of honor expressing the nobility of their cause: the unification of the Sangheili people.|[[Curator]] on the formation of the Swords of Sanghelios{{Ref/Reuse|Mythos144}}}} | ||
An alliance of [[Sangheili]] [[keep]]s, the Swords of Sanghelios is governed by a [[Council of Kaidons|grand council]] of [[kaidon]]s, with [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] serving as the organization's formal leader. Although it was originally formed as an alliance of convenience, the Swords effectively became Sanghelios' world government during the [[Blooding Years]].{{Ref/Reuse|hwp sos}} | An alliance of [[Sangheili]] [[keep]]s, the Swords of Sanghelios is governed by a [[Council of Kaidons|grand council]] of [[kaidon]]s, with [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] serving as the organization's formal leader. Although it was originally formed as an alliance of convenience, the Swords effectively became Sanghelios' world government during the [[Blooding Years]].{{Ref/Reuse|hwp sos}} | ||
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== Military structure == | == Military structure == | ||
[[File:H5G-gruntnelitesittinginatree.png|thumb|275px|A Sangheili Storm and [[Dimkee Hotay]] on Sanghelios.]] | [[File:H5G-gruntnelitesittinginatree.png|thumb|275px|A Sangheili Storm and [[Dimkee Hotay]] on Sanghelios.]] | ||
The Swords of Sanghelios have an open military service. This means that the military isn't solely composed of male Sangheili; female Sangheili, [[Unggoy]], and [[Kig-Yar]] could also partake in the military and even achieve high ranks and titles.{{Ref/ | The Swords of Sanghelios have an open military service. This means that the military isn't solely composed of male Sangheili; female Sangheili, [[Unggoy]], and [[Kig-Yar]] could also partake in the military and even achieve high ranks and titles.{{Ref/Reuse|blood-moon}}<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 24'' (Google Play edition)</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|soslevel}} Even the [[Lekgolo]] could participate.<ref>[https://www.halowaypointstore.com/p/halo_swords_of_sanghelios_premium_tee.html '''Halo Waypoint Store''' - ''Swords of Sanghelios Tee'']</ref> The decision for open service occurred following the precedent of [[Tul 'Juran]], who distinguished herself in combat alongside [[Rtas 'Vadum]]'s crew against [[Tem'Bhetek]] and his forces.<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 82'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||
Crimson and ivory,<ref>'''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''', ''page 72''</ref> or red-gold<ref name="CFAA">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/canon-fodder-1-8-16-annual-achievements/ca5fc3ce-2113-45bf-9f4e-e9990132f18b/posts?page=2#post37 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder 1-8-16: Annual Achievements'']</ref> armor indicates some form of affiliation to the Swords of Sanghelios, though there are armors painted in other colors, such as blue.{{Ref/Reuse|HE1}} | Crimson and ivory,<ref>'''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''', ''page 72''</ref> or red-gold<ref name="CFAA">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/canon-fodder-1-8-16-annual-achievements/ca5fc3ce-2113-45bf-9f4e-e9990132f18b/posts?page=2#post37 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder 1-8-16: Annual Achievements'']</ref> armor indicates some form of affiliation to the Swords of Sanghelios, though there are armors painted in other colors, such as blue.{{Ref/Reuse|HE1}} | ||
