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'''Hesduros''', known as '''Kelekos''' to the [[Forerunner]]s, is a remote planet in former [[Covenant]] space [[Sangheili colonies|colonized]] | '''Hesduros''', known as '''Kelekos''' to the [[Forerunner]]s, is a remote planet in former [[Covenant]] space [[Sangheili colonies|colonized]] by [[Sangheili]].<ref name="ttw414">'''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''', ''page 414''</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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Following Jul 'Mdama's [[Battle of Kamchatka|death]] in [[2558#October|October of 2558]], some members of his Covenant desired to regroup at Hesduros to plan the next course of action. However, rather than being dishonored by a retreat, the faction instead launched a deperate [[Battle of Nuusra|attack]] on the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] on [[Sanghelios]] itself. This, coupled with the destruction of the last military fortresses remaining to the group on Hesduros, ultimately led to the Covenant's [[Battle of Sunaion|final destruction]] and the scattering of its surviving members.<ref name="Mythos>'''[[Halo Mythos]]''', ''page 195''</ref> <ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level, ''[[Swords of Sanghelios (level)|Swords of Sanghelios]]'' - [[Mission Intel|Sangheili Personal Log 503]]</ref> Though Jul 'Mdama is gone, Hesduron zealots still seek to return all Sangheili to the path of Forerunner enlightment--by force if necessary.<ref name="wf"/> | Following Jul 'Mdama's [[Battle of Kamchatka|death]] in [[2558#October|October of 2558]], some members of his Covenant desired to regroup at Hesduros to plan the next course of action. However, rather than being dishonored by a retreat, the faction instead launched a deperate [[Battle of Nuusra|attack]] on the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] on [[Sanghelios]] itself. This, coupled with the destruction of the last military fortresses remaining to the group on Hesduros, ultimately led to the Covenant's [[Battle of Sunaion|final destruction]] and the scattering of its surviving members.<ref name="Mythos>'''[[Halo Mythos]]''', ''page 195''</ref> <ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level, ''[[Swords of Sanghelios (level)|Swords of Sanghelios]]'' - [[Mission Intel|Sangheili Personal Log 503]]</ref> Though Jul 'Mdama is gone, Hesduron zealots still seek to return all Sangheili to the path of Forerunner enlightment--by force if necessary.<ref name="wf"/> | ||
== | ==Topography and ecology== | ||
Flora on Hesduros includes varieties of trees and grasses. Species similar to birds and insects also call the planet their home.<ref name="TTW16">''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'', ''Chapter 16''</ref> | Stone Forerunner ruins are a common sight on Hesduros. Keeps are often organized into small settlements with modest, multiple story stone buildings. As well, there are a number of fortresses on its surface. Flora on Hesduros includes varieties of trees and grasses. Species similar to birds and insects also call the planet their home.<ref name="TTW16">''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'', ''Chapter 16''</ref> | ||
==Government and politics== | ==Government and politics== | ||
Hesduros is a remote colony that is rich in history but was always poor with respect to political power in the Covenant. The Sangheili that flocked to it were known for being insular and conservative. It scontributed to the war effort in recent years by providing fighters, including [[Sangheili Zealot|zealot]]s. Zealots from Hesduros can be recognized by the unique [[combat harness]]es they wear. Though the colony sent sons to fight humanity, it had not even heard from any other locations in over a year by the time Jul arrived there. A channel of communication could have been opened by the residents at any time, but never had been. The reflects the degree to which the Sangheili of Hesduros preferred their own company and isolated lifestyle. The entire colony supported Jul 'Mdama in his quest to find the Didact an exact vengeance on the humans and Sword of Sanghelios|those supporting them]] but once more found itself being led by individual clans and keeps after his vision came to ruin. | Hesduros is a remote colony that is rich in history but was always poor with respect to political power in the Covenant. The Sangheili that flocked to it were known for being insular and conservative. It scontributed to the war effort in recent years by providing fighters, including [[Sangheili Zealot|zealot]]s. Zealots from Hesduros can be recognized by the unique [[combat harness]]es they wear.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 49''</ref> Though the colony sent sons to fight humanity, it had not even heard from any other locations in over a year by the time Jul arrived there. A channel of communication could have been opened by the residents at any time, but never had been. The reflects the degree to which the Sangheili of Hesduros preferred their own company and isolated lifestyle. The entire colony supported Jul 'Mdama in his quest to find the Didact an exact vengeance on the humans and Sword of Sanghelios|those supporting them]] but once more found itself being led by individual clans and keeps after his vision came to ruin. | ||
==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
Hesduros is home to manufactories which produce [[particle beam rifle]]s,<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/beam-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Beam Rifle'']</ref> [[plasma pistol]]s,<ref name="pistol">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/plasma-pistol '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Plasma Pistol'']</ref> and [[Type-54 Banshee]]s.<ref name="fodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-designs-of-the-times '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Designs of the Times'']</ref> The [[Type-25 plasma pistol]]s made on the colony fire more powerful shots than others of the like and require comparably more energy each time they are fired. This variance is a result of the loss of the centralized manufacturing control that had previously been enforced by ''[[High Charity]]'''.<ref name="pistol"/> The design of the Hesduros-pattern banshee hearkens back to earlier versions of the flyers which once dominated the skies of [[Sanghelios]]. Freed from the restrictions that had been placed upon them by [[San'Shyuum]] bureaucrats, those produced after the colony learned of the Covenant's demise sported numerous improvements, such as integral [[energy shield]]s.<ref name="fodder"/> | Hesduros is home to manufactories which produce [[particle beam rifle]]s,<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/beam-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Beam Rifle'']</ref> [[plasma pistol]]s,<ref name="pistol">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/plasma-pistol '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Plasma Pistol'']</ref> and [[Type-54 Banshee]]s.<ref name="fodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-designs-of-the-times '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Designs of the Times'']</ref> The [[Type-25 plasma pistol]]s made on the colony fire more powerful shots than others of the like and require comparably more energy each time they are fired. This variance is a result of the loss of the centralized manufacturing control that had previously been enforced by ''[[High Charity]]'''.<ref name="pistol"/> The design of the Hesduros-pattern banshee hearkens back to earlier versions of the flyers which once dominated the skies of [[Sanghelios]]. Freed from the restrictions that had been placed upon them by [[San'Shyuum]] bureaucrats, those produced after the colony learned of the Covenant's demise sported numerous improvements, such as integral [[energy shield]]s.<ref name="fodder"/> | ||
==Culture and society== | ==Culture and society== | ||
When [[Jul 'Mdama]] first traveled to Hesduros, he did not recognize the accents used by those he met in [[Panom]]. | Hesduron Sangheili tend to be extremely religious and the entire culture on the planet is shaped significantly by the monasticism sought by those who originally settled it. Hesduros has always been a haven for traditionalists and isolationists. Worship of the Forerunners as gods is taken for granted and many from the colony wish to actively enforce their beliefs on other Sangheili who have strayed from orthodoxy. Unlike some other colony worlds, on Hesduros children do not grow up with knowledge of who their father is, in accordance with the ancient tradition kept on Sanghelios. When [[Jul 'Mdama]] first traveled to Hesduros, he did not recognize the accents used by those he met in [[Panom]]. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||