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The '''Ascetics''' are a group within the [[Sangheili]] culture.<ref name="Tru7h">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=thesoundofsack '''Bungie.net''': ''The Tru7h About Co-Op in Halo 3'']</ref>
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==Overview==
The '''Ascetics''' are an order of warriors within the [[Sangheili]] culture with deep ties to ancient beliefs.{{Ref/Site|Id=canon fodder|https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-fighting-words|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=News, Canon Fodder|Page=Fighting Words|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-fighting-words.html|D=27|M=2|Y=2016}} They were fervent and defended the purity of their faith.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} They maintained their own military force, the Ascetic Guards.{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder}}
The Ascetics act as the physical and mental embodiment of ideological purity. The Ascetics' presence is meant to promote feelings of stability and order. An Ascetic is to instill confidence in those loyal to the State and fear in those who would undermine it.{{citation needed}} To that end, their actions are swift and their decisions final. By example, they are to show each Sangheili the true path.
 
==History==
[[File:H5G-AttackonSanctum.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A post-War of Beginnings Ascetic temple, laying in ruins circa [[2558]].{{Ref/Reuse|surfacefeatures}}{{Ref/Reuse|warzonefirefight}}]]
===Ancient history===
Prior to the formation of the [[Covenant]], the Ascetics were an order of religiously devout [[Sangheili]].{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder}}{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}
 
Following the [[War of Beginnings]], one of the terms of the [[Writ of Union]] was the dissolution of the military component of their order,{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder}}{{Ref/Site|Id=usze|https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/usze-taham|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe, Characters|Page=Usze 'Taham|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/usze-taham.html|D=01|M=6|Y=2020}} Ascetic Guard.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder}} The Guard were reconstituted as an organization under the authority of the San'Shyuum-controlled [[Ministry of Abnegation]].{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} As well, part of the Writ of Union allowed select ascetic priests to worship at the [[Spire of Miatistina]] on [[Suban]], but this was rarely honored over the centuries.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=231}}
 
Ascetic priests continued to recruit worthy Sangheili warriors into their order with the intentions of keeping the ideals alive within the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|usze}}{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder}} Ascetics would then construct new temples and homes in, what was at the time, [[Attack on Sanctum|a desert]] on [[Sanghelios]]. These structures would be abandoned for unknown reasons by [[2558]].{{Ref/Site|Id=surfacefeatures|D=08|M=11|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-surface-features|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=News, Canon Fodder|Page=Surface Features|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-surface-features.html}}{{Ref/Site|Id=warzonefirefight|D=18|M=8|Y=2016|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/halo-5-guardians/updates/warzone-firefight|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Games, Halo 5: Guardians, Updates|Page=Warzone Firefight}}
 
===Great Schism===
With the return of the Sangheili's sovereignty{{Ref/Game|H3|Armor customization (Halo 3)|Armor customization|Detail=Ascetic harness description|Quote=With the return of our sovereignty comes the much needed revival of the Ascetics; now more then ever our culture depends upon their resolve to help ensure stability.}} in the [[Great Schism]], the Ascetic Guards were revived in part by [[Usze 'Taham]].{{Ref/Reuse|usze}}{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=251}} The Ascetics would go on to fight the remaining [[San'Shyuum]] and [[Jiralhanae]].{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}
 
===Postwar===
{{Main|Postwar}}
Following the dissolution of the Covenant, 'Taham would continue to assist the ascetics.{{Ref/Reuse|usze}} The ascetics would ask him to be their liason within the [[Covenant navy|navy]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Tru7h|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=thesoundofsack|Site=Bungie.net|Page=The Tru7h About Co-Op in Halo 3|D=14|M=11|Y=2014}}
 
At least one member of the Ascetics was present with the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] during their peace talks with [[Lydus' clan]] in [[2558]], though the efforts were soiled when the delegates were [[Battle of Ealen IV|attacked]] and the Ascetic warrior was killed.{{Ref/Comic|Id=HEI2|HEsc|Issue=2}} Ascetic temples by 2558, would also be bustling with life, similarly to the [[Zealot]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|surfacefeatures}}
 
==Equipment==
The Ascetic Guards{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder}} use [[Ascetic harness|a unique, ancient design]] of [[Sangheili harness|harness]] which incorporates a fully enclosed helmet and a traditional bladed mandible guard.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*An [[wikipedia:Asceticism|ascetic]] is someone who is devoted to the removal of corporeal pleasures from life, in order to attain purity.
*The Ascetic harness is available as an [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|armor permutation]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
*The Ascetics wanted [[Usze ‘Taham]] to be their emissary to the [[Covenant Navy (Service)|Covenant Navy]] at the time of the [[Great Schism]].<ref name="Tru7h"/>
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:AsceticArmor.png|The armor worn by the Ascetic Guards.
File:Thel 2558.png|An Ascetic serving under [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] during the [[Battle of Ealen IV]] in [[2558]].
File:KillerInstinctAsceticOptions.png|The Ascetic harness in ''Killer Instinct''.
File:UszeArk.png|thumb|Usze 'Taham wearing what appears to be the Ascetic helmet.
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{Fm}}
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{Im}}
 
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}


==Source==
{{Sangheili Ranks}}
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{{Elite Ranks}}
[[Category:Covenant military units]]
[[Category:The Covenant]]
[[Category:Swords of Sanghelios military units]]
[[Category:Covenant Military Units]]

Latest revision as of 15:56, September 10, 2023

This article is about the Sangheili group. For the practices involving asceticism in general, see asceticism.
Ascetics
H3 - Ascetic warrior.jpg

Function:

Ideological control/enforcement, exegetics, applied hermeneutics, philology[1]

Species:

Sangheili[1]

Headquarters:

Ministry:

Ministry of Abnegation (Formerly)[1]

 

The Ascetics are an order of warriors within the Sangheili culture with deep ties to ancient beliefs.[4] They were fervent and defended the purity of their faith.[1] They maintained their own military force, the Ascetic Guards.[4]

History[edit]

A post-War of Beginnings Ascetic temple, laying in ruins circa 2558.[2][3]

Ancient history[edit]

Prior to the formation of the Covenant, the Ascetics were an order of religiously devout Sangheili.[4][1]

Following the War of Beginnings, one of the terms of the Writ of Union was the dissolution of the military component of their order,[4][5] Ascetic Guard.[1][4] The Guard were reconstituted as an organization under the authority of the San'Shyuum-controlled Ministry of Abnegation.[1] As well, part of the Writ of Union allowed select ascetic priests to worship at the Spire of Miatistina on Suban, but this was rarely honored over the centuries.[6]

Ascetic priests continued to recruit worthy Sangheili warriors into their order with the intentions of keeping the ideals alive within the Covenant.[5][4] Ascetics would then construct new temples and homes in, what was at the time, a desert on Sanghelios. These structures would be abandoned for unknown reasons by 2558.[2][3]

Great Schism[edit]

With the return of the Sangheili's sovereignty[7] in the Great Schism, the Ascetic Guards were revived in part by Usze 'Taham.[5][8] The Ascetics would go on to fight the remaining San'Shyuum and Jiralhanae.[1]

Postwar[edit]

Main article: Postwar

Following the dissolution of the Covenant, 'Taham would continue to assist the ascetics.[5] The ascetics would ask him to be their liason within the navy.[9]

At least one member of the Ascetics was present with the Swords of Sanghelios during their peace talks with Lydus' clan in 2558, though the efforts were soiled when the delegates were attacked and the Ascetic warrior was killed.[10] Ascetic temples by 2558, would also be bustling with life, similarly to the Zealots.[2]

Equipment[edit]

The Ascetic Guards[4] use a unique, ancient design of harness which incorporates a fully enclosed helmet and a traditional bladed mandible guard.

Trivia[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • The armor worn by the Ascetic Guards.

    The armor worn by the Ascetic Guards.

  • An Ascetic serving under Arbiter Thel 'Vadam during the Battle of Ealen IV in 2558.

    An Ascetic serving under Arbiter Thel 'Vadam during the Battle of Ealen IV in 2558.

  • The Ascetic harness in Killer Instinct.

    The Ascetic harness in Killer Instinct.

  • Usze 'Taham wearing what appears to be the Ascetic helmet.

    Usze 'Taham wearing what appears to be the Ascetic helmet.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page age 56
  2. ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint - News, Canon Fodder, Surface Features (Retrieved on Nov 8, 2020) [local archive] [external archive]
  3. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint - Games, Halo 5: Guardians, Updates, Warzone Firefight (Retrieved on Aug 18, 2016) [archive]
  4. ^ a b c d e f g Halo Waypoint - News, Canon Fodder, Fighting Words (Retrieved on Feb 27, 2016) [local archive] [external archive]
  5. ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint - Universe, Characters, Usze 'Taham (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [local archive] [external archive]
  6. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 231
  7. ^ Halo 3, Armor customization: Ascetic harness description "With the return of our sovereignty comes the much needed revival of the Ascetics; now more then ever our culture depends upon their resolve to help ensure stability."
  8. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 251
  9. ^ Bungie.net, The Tru7h About Co-Op in Halo 3 (Retrieved on Nov 14, 2014) [archive]
  10. ^ Halo: Escalation, issue 2

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