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A '''clan''' is a group of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent. Even if actual lineage patterns are unknown, clan members may nonetheless recognize a founding member or apical ancestor. The kinship-based bonds may be merely | A '''clan''' is a group of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent. Even if actual lineage patterns are unknown, clan members may nonetheless recognize a founding member or apical ancestor. The kinship-based bonds may be merely symbolic in nature, whereby the clan shares a stipulated common ancestor that is a symbol of the clan's unity. [[Human]]s, [[Forerunner]]s, [[Sangheili]], [[Kig-Yar]], and [[Jiralhanae]] live or have lived in a clan-based lifestyle at some point in their species' history. | ||
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===Sangheili=== | |||
Sangheili clans are similar to those of the [[Wikipedia:Scottish clan|Highland Scots]] in the sense that those within a clan operate as a single family. The family name originates from their founder; for example, the Vadam clan was presumably founded by a Sangheili by that name. Clans are settled in states bearing the family name. They are run by a tribal chief known as a ''[[kaidon]]''. The kaidon is supported by a council of [[Elder]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 89''</ref> | |||
===Kig-Yar=== | |||
Kig-Yar clans ruled their [[Eayn|homeworld]] before they were incorporated into the [[Covenant]]. These clans often competed for resources and raided each other's cities; they also held inter-clan competitions in major population centers.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 157''</ref> Even after the Covenant's dissolution, clans remain an element of Kig-Yar society, though they no longer hold as much influence as they once did.<ref name="md86">'''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''', ''page 68''</ref> Kig-Yar clans often work in unity unless one clan has grievances with another.<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 138''</ref> | |||
Jiralhanae clans are | ===Jiralhanae=== | ||
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Jiralhanae clans are typically referred to as [[pack]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 194''</ref> A pack's [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|chieftain]] is the group's absolute ruler. Succession among chieftains is realized by the successor killing his predecessor in honorable combat.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 347''</ref> Clans are the most prominent division in Jiralhanae society, however some clans united under similar interests to form larger "meta-clan" social divisions. These two social divisions became known as the [[Rh'tol]] and the [[Vheiloth]] skeins.<ref name="wp jiralhanae">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/jiralhanae '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Jiralhanae'']</ref> | |||
===Forerunner=== | |||
Forerunner [[Builder]] families were organized into clans. These clans formed alliances with each other and held tributes and records of their ancestors.<ref>'''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''', ''page 242''</ref> | |||
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A clan is a group of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent. Even if actual lineage patterns are unknown, clan members may nonetheless recognize a founding member or apical ancestor. The kinship-based bonds may be merely symbolic in nature, whereby the clan shares a stipulated common ancestor that is a symbol of the clan's unity. Humans, Forerunners, Sangheili, Kig-Yar, and Jiralhanae live or have lived in a clan-based lifestyle at some point in their species' history.
Background[edit]
Sangheili[edit]
Sangheili clans are similar to those of the Highland Scots in the sense that those within a clan operate as a single family. The family name originates from their founder; for example, the Vadam clan was presumably founded by a Sangheili by that name. Clans are settled in states bearing the family name. They are run by a tribal chief known as a kaidon. The kaidon is supported by a council of Elders.[1]
Kig-Yar[edit]
Kig-Yar clans ruled their homeworld before they were incorporated into the Covenant. These clans often competed for resources and raided each other's cities; they also held inter-clan competitions in major population centers.[2] Even after the Covenant's dissolution, clans remain an element of Kig-Yar society, though they no longer hold as much influence as they once did.[3] Kig-Yar clans often work in unity unless one clan has grievances with another.[4]
Jiralhanae[edit]
- Main article: Pack
Jiralhanae clans are typically referred to as packs.[5] A pack's chieftain is the group's absolute ruler. Succession among chieftains is realized by the successor killing his predecessor in honorable combat.[6] Clans are the most prominent division in Jiralhanae society, however some clans united under similar interests to form larger "meta-clan" social divisions. These two social divisions became known as the Rh'tol and the Vheiloth skeins.[7]
Forerunner[edit]
Forerunner Builder families were organized into clans. These clans formed alliances with each other and held tributes and records of their ancestors.[8]
Sources[edit]
- ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 89
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 157
- ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 68
- ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 138
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 194
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 347
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Jiralhanae
- ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 242
