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{{Quote|We have always been your protectors!|[[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee talking to the [[Prophet of Truth]]<ref name="sacred">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Sacred Icon]]''</ref>}}
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The '''honor guardsman''' was a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Sangheili]] position, serving as elite protectors to the [[San 'Shyuum|Prophets]], particularly the [[Hierarchs]], in the [[Covenant Honor Guard]].<ref name="sacred"/><ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 381''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 95''</ref>
'''Honor Guardsman''' was a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Sangheili]] position, serving as elite protectors to the [[San 'Shyuum|Prophets]], particularly the [[Hierarchs]], in the [[Covenant Honor Guard]].<ref name="sacred"/><ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 381''</ref><ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 95''</ref>


==Overview==
==Background==
Honor guardsmen were among the most skilled of all Sangheili warriors and were hand-picked for the duty of protecting the High Prophets and other high ranking officials in the Covenant [[High Council]]. The [[Light of Sanghelios|Lights of Sanghelios]] were a revered elite unit among the Sangheili honor guards.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 153''</ref>
Honor guardsmen were among the most skilled of all Sangheili warriors and were hand-picked for the duty of protecting the High Prophets and other high ranking officials in the Covenant [[High Council]]. The [[Light of Sanghelios|Lights of Sanghelios]] were a revered elite unit among the Sangheili honor guards.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 153''</ref>


Honor guardsmen in service to the Honor Guard of the Covenant wore highly ornate armor, colored in a combination of glowing red and orange. It featured jutting spikes and pauldrons, though this was not always so.<ref>'''Halo Legends:''' ''The Babysitter''</ref> It is unknown how many Sangheili honor guardsmen were in service, though the [[Sanctum of the Hierarchs]] on ''[[High Charity]]'' could accommodate as many as three hundred.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 339''</ref>
Honor guardsmen in service to the Honor Guard of the Covenant wore highly ornate armor, colored in a combination of glowing red and orange. It featured jutting spikes and pauldrons, though they sometimes wore non-ceremonial armor for the sake of practicality.<ref name="EVG"/><ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign levels [[Scarab (level)|''Scarab'']], [[Shield World (level)|''Shield World'']], and [[Beachhead (Halo Wars level)|''Beachhead'']]</ref><ref>'''Halo Legends:''' ''The Babysitter''</ref> It is unknown how many Sangheili honor guardsmen were in service, though the [[Sanctum of the Hierarchs]] on ''[[High Charity]]'' could accommodate as many as three hundred.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 339''</ref>


Honor guardsmen were expected to immediately kill anyone who drew a weapon in the presence of a Hierarch.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 341''</ref> In addition, they kept order during important meetings within the High Council. Although the position was a great honor, it was seen by some Sangheili as a merely ceremonial duty and a way to silence those who were aware of the Hierarchs' duplicity.{{Citation needed}}
Honor guardsmen were expected to immediately kill anyone who drew a weapon in the presence of a Hierarch,<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 341''</ref> though they might stand down should an [[Arbiter]] do so.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level ''Scarab''</ref> In addition, they kept order during important meetings within the High Council. Although the position was a great honor, it was seen by some Sangheili as a merely ceremonial duty and a way to silence those who were aware of the Hierarchs' duplicity.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=thesoundofsack '''Bungie.net''': ''The Tru7h About Co-Op in Halo 3'']</ref>{{Verify source}}


The Sangheili honor guardsmen were likely instated immediately after the signing of the [[Writ of Union]], which led to the establishment of the Covenant. For thousands of years, the Sangheili protected the Hierarchs and the other Prophets according to the Writ's strictures.<ref name="sacred"/> After the death of the [[Prophet of Regret]] during the [[Ages of Reclamation|Ninth Age of Reclamation]] in [[2552#November|November 2552]], the [[Prophet of Truth|Prophets of Truth]] and [[Prophet of Mercy|Mercy]] replaced the Sangheili honor guards with the [[Jiralhanae]]. This "[[Changing of the Guard]]" was a major step in a carefully planned coup that soon devolved into the [[Great Schism]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Sacred Icon]]''</ref> Some of the honor guardsmen killed themselves after learning of the Prophets' treachery.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', ''The Return''</ref> Others assisted [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee in stopping [[Tartarus]], the [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]], from activating [[Halo Array|Halo]] [[Installation 05]] and therefore killing all sentient life in the galaxy.<ref> '''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Great Journey]]''</ref>
The Sangheili honor guardsmen were likely instated soon after the signing of the [[Writ of Union]], which led to the establishment of the Covenant. For thousands of years, the Sangheili protected the Hierarchs and the other Prophets according to the Writ's strictures.<ref name="sacred"/> After the death of the [[Prophet of Regret]] during the [[Ages of Reclamation|Ninth Age of Reclamation]] in [[2552#November|November 2552]], the [[Prophet of Truth|Prophets of Truth]] and [[Prophet of Mercy|Mercy]] replaced the Sangheili honor guards with the [[Jiralhanae]]. This "[[Changing of the Guard]]" was a major step in a carefully planned coup that soon devolved into the [[Great Schism]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Sacred Icon]]''</ref> Some of the honor guardsmen killed themselves after learning of the Prophets' treachery.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', ''The Return''</ref> Others assisted [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee]] in stopping [[Tartarus]], the [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]], from activating [[Halo Array|Halo]] [[Installation 05]] and therefore killing all sentient life in the galaxy.<ref> '''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Great Journey]]''</ref>
 
==Personal honor guards==
In addition to the formal Honor Guard of the Covenant, some Sangheili warlords maintain honor guards drawn from their personal forces.<ref name="Genesis">'''Halo Wars: Genesis'''</ref><ref name="Wars">'''Halo Wars''', campaign levels [[Scarab (level)|''Scarab'']], [[Shield World (level)|''Shield World'']], and [[Beachhead (Halo Wars level)|''Beachhead'']]</ref> [[Ripa 'Moramee]], a "warlord thrall", used his personal guard in an attempt to overthrow his [[kaidon]] on [[Decided Heart]]; this coup failed and 'Moramee was sentenced to a life of imprisonment. After the Prophet of Regret pardoned 'Moramee and granted him the rank of Arbiter, the latter's personal guard protected the two as they scoured a [[Forerunner]] [[Shield 0459|Shield World]] in an attempt to gain control of several [[Unidentified Forerunner starship|powerful dreadnoughts]] stationed at [[the Apex]]. When [[human]] forces from the {{UNSCship|Spirit of Fire}} entered the Shield World, 'Moramee had some of his guards escort the Hierarch to ''High Charity''.<ref name="Wars"/> Unlike formal honor guardsmen, who would kill anyone who drew a weapon in the presence of a Hierarch, 'Moramee's guard refrained from doing so.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level ''Scarab''</ref>


==''Halo Wars'' gameplay==
==''Halo Wars'' gameplay==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:HonorGuard render.png|A Sangheili honor guard.
File:HonorGuard render.png|A Sangheili honor guardsman.
File:Brutesarbiter.jpg|A procession of Sangheili honor guardsmen.
File:Brutesarbiter.jpg|A procession of Sangheili honor guardsmen.
File:halo2xbox024yv.jpg|Sangheili honor guardsmen during the judgment of Thel 'Vadamee.
File:halo2xbox024yv.jpg|Sangheili honor guardsmen during the judgment of Thel 'Vadamee.
File:HW3.jpg|Members of 'Moramee's personal guard protecting the High Prophet of Regret.
File:HW3.jpg|Honor guardsmen in non-ceremonial armor protecting the High Prophet of Regret.
File:Convenant elite honor guard.gif|A render of a Sangheili honor guard in ''Halo Wars''.
File:Convenant elite honor guard.gif|A render of a Sangheili honor guard in ''Halo Wars''.
File:ReturnScreencap18.png|Sangheili Honor Guardsman as depicted in the motion comic adaption of the ''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'' story ''[[The Return]]''.
File:ReturnScreencap18.png|Honor guardsmen aboard the [[Fleet of Righteous Vigilance]]'s flagship.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[The Return]]''
**''[[The Return]]''

Revision as of 10:21, August 12, 2012

This article is about Sangheili members of the Covenant Honor Guard. For other uses, see Honor Guard.

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"We have always been your protectors!"
— Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee talking to the Prophet of Truth[1]

Honor Guardsman was a Covenant Sangheili position, serving as elite protectors to the Prophets, particularly the Hierarchs, in the Covenant Honor Guard.[1][2][3]

Background

Honor guardsmen were among the most skilled of all Sangheili warriors and were hand-picked for the duty of protecting the High Prophets and other high ranking officials in the Covenant High Council. The Lights of Sanghelios were a revered elite unit among the Sangheili honor guards.[4]

Honor guardsmen in service to the Honor Guard of the Covenant wore highly ornate armor, colored in a combination of glowing red and orange. It featured jutting spikes and pauldrons, though they sometimes wore non-ceremonial armor for the sake of practicality.[3][5][6] It is unknown how many Sangheili honor guardsmen were in service, though the Sanctum of the Hierarchs on High Charity could accommodate as many as three hundred.[7]

Honor guardsmen were expected to immediately kill anyone who drew a weapon in the presence of a Hierarch,[8] though they might stand down should an Arbiter do so.[9] In addition, they kept order during important meetings within the High Council. Although the position was a great honor, it was seen by some Sangheili as a merely ceremonial duty and a way to silence those who were aware of the Hierarchs' duplicity.[10][verification needed]

The Sangheili honor guardsmen were likely instated soon after the signing of the Writ of Union, which led to the establishment of the Covenant. For thousands of years, the Sangheili protected the Hierarchs and the other Prophets according to the Writ's strictures.[1] After the death of the Prophet of Regret during the Ninth Age of Reclamation in November 2552, the Prophets of Truth and Mercy replaced the Sangheili honor guards with the Jiralhanae. This "Changing of the Guard" was a major step in a carefully planned coup that soon devolved into the Great Schism.[11] Some of the honor guardsmen killed themselves after learning of the Prophets' treachery.[12] Others assisted Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee in stopping Tartarus, the Chieftain of the Jiralhanae, from activating Halo Installation 05 and therefore killing all sentient life in the galaxy.[13]

Halo Wars gameplay

In Halo Wars, Sangheili honor guardsmen are the leader-specific unit of the Prophet of Regret. They wield energy swords and deal tremendous damage to infantry. They are trained directly from the Citadel. They initially lack energy shields, though they can be upgraded with them. They can also be outfitted with active camouflage.

Gallery

  • A Sangheili honor guardsman.

    A Sangheili honor guardsman.

  • A procession of Sangheili honor guardsmen.

    A procession of Sangheili honor guardsmen.

  • Sangheili honor guardsmen during the judgment of Thel 'Vadamee.

    Sangheili honor guardsmen during the judgment of Thel 'Vadamee.

  • Honor guardsmen in non-ceremonial armor protecting the High Prophet of Regret.

    Honor guardsmen in non-ceremonial armor protecting the High Prophet of Regret.

  • A render of a Sangheili honor guard in Halo Wars.

    A render of a Sangheili honor guard in Halo Wars.

  • Honor guardsmen aboard the Fleet of Righteous Vigilance's flagship.

    Honor guardsmen aboard the Fleet of Righteous Vigilance's flagship.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Halo 2, campaign level Sacred Icon
  2. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 381
  3. ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 95
  4. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 153
  5. ^ Halo Wars, campaign levels Scarab, Shield World, and Beachhead
  6. ^ Halo Legends: The Babysitter
  7. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 339
  8. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 341
  9. ^ Halo Wars, campaign level Scarab
  10. ^ Bungie.net: The Tru7h About Co-Op in Halo 3
  11. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Sacred Icon
  12. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, The Return
  13. ^ Halo 2, campaign level The Great Journey

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