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The title of Arbiter dates back long before the Covenant, and long before the Sangheili took to the stars. Part king, part judge, these warrior rulers continued to serve their species even after they colonized other worlds. It was an Arbiter who led the Sangheili during the decades of the [[San'Shyuum-Sangheili War]]. The Arbiter started the war by decapitating a delegation of [[San'Shyuum]] and leaving it for others to find.<ref name="h2aterm>'''Halo 2 Anniversary''' - ''Terminals''</ref> | The title of Arbiter dates back long before the Covenant, and long before the Sangheili took to the stars. Part king, part judge, these warrior rulers continued to serve their species even after they colonized other worlds. They were described as the pinnacle of their people, the leader of the clans, and the master of the battlefield. It was an Arbiter who led the Sangheili during the decades of the [[San'Shyuum-Sangheili War]]. The Arbiter started the war by decapitating a delegation of [[San'Shyuum]] and leaving it for others to find.<ref name="h2aterm>'''Halo 2 Anniversary''' - ''Terminals''</ref> | ||
After the formation of the Covenant the title of Arbiter was given to the commander of the [[Sangheili]] military, and was considered a great privilege among the Sangheili. Arbiter was a noble title given to a Sangheili that was considered worthy of bringing justice and peace to the [[Covenant]]. The Arbiter's authority would not be questioned by any other individual in the Covenant.<ref name="wos295">'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Halo: Evolutions Volume II - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[Wages of Sin]]", ''pages 294-295''</ref> However, around 400 years prior to the destruction of [[Installation 04]], the contemporary Arbiter, [[Fal 'Chavamee]], refused to accept the [[Covenant religion]] and was branded a heretic by the Prophets. The resulting chain of events, which led to the deaths of both 'Chavamee and a high-ranking kinsman named [[Haka]], led to the Prophets changing the role of the Arbiter significantly. The title was thereafter given to disgraced Sangheili in order for them to regain their honor by way of suicidal missions of great importance to the Covenant as a whole.<ref name="Duel">'''[[Halo Legends]]''', ''[[The Duel]]''</ref> In part, the change was also made by the [[Hierarchs]] to advance ends that were not fully factored.<ref name="wos295"/> | After the formation of the Covenant the title of Arbiter was given to the commander of the [[Sangheili]] military, and was considered a great privilege among the Sangheili. Arbiter was a noble title given to a Sangheili that was considered worthy of bringing justice and peace to the [[Covenant]]. The Arbiter's authority would not be questioned by any other individual in the Covenant.<ref name="wos295">'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Halo: Evolutions Volume II - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[Wages of Sin]]", ''pages 294-295''</ref> However, around 400 years prior to the destruction of [[Installation 04]], the contemporary Arbiter, [[Fal 'Chavamee]], refused to accept the [[Covenant religion]] and was branded a heretic by the Prophets. The resulting chain of events, which led to the deaths of both 'Chavamee and a high-ranking kinsman named [[Haka]], led to the Prophets changing the role of the Arbiter significantly. The title was thereafter given to disgraced Sangheili in order for them to regain their honor by way of suicidal missions of great importance to the Covenant as a whole.<ref name="Duel">'''[[Halo Legends]]''', ''[[The Duel]]''</ref> In part, the change was also made by the [[Hierarchs]] to advance ends that were not fully factored.<ref name="wos295"/> | ||