Council of City States

This article is about the early governing body of the Sangheili. For other councils, see Council.

Council of City States
Government overview
Type:	Sangheili Government
Head of state:	Arbiter Vema 'Togad First Kaidon Mhelaat 'Orlam Pelahsar the Strident
Societal overview
Capital:	Sanghelios
Official language(s):	Sangheili (language)
Official religion(s):	Worship of the Forerunners
Historical overview
Amalgamated:	852 BCE: Covenant

The Council of City States was the planetary government on Sanghelios during the Covenant's early years. Following the War of Beginnings, the council agreed to align with the San'Shyuum and support the establishment of the Covenant. Any Sangheili that disagreed with the council's decision was branded a heretic.

List of appearances

• Halo: Broken Circle (First mentioned)