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In [[2552#March|March 2553]], [[Shipmaster]] [[Jul 'Mdama]] escaped [[ONI Research Facility Trevelyan]]. The portal through which he escaped made him emerge on Hesduros near [[Panom keep]], from what the residents called a "holy gate". The locals had been out of contact with the [[Covenant]] for more than a year and were thus unaware of the [[Great Schism]] and the [[Blooding Years]].<ref name="ttw414"/> While in Panom keep, 'Mdama identified markings on their nearby Forerunner ruins as coordinates to the [[Ur-Didact|Didact's]] personal shield world, [[Requiem]]. Exploiting their religious devotion to the Forerunners, 'Mdama convinced Panom to join his cause, beginning the formation of a powerful [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|militant resurgence]] of the Covenant.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''pages 436-442''</ref> As a result of the faction's roots on Hesduros, much of the [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealots]] in Jul 'Mdama's Covenant order originate from the colony. This is evident by the distinctive ornamental design of their armor which is traditional to Hesduros.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 49''</ref> Manufactories on Hesduros also produced [[particle beam rifle]]s,<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/beam-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Beam Rifle'']</ref> [[plasma pistol]]s,<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/plasma-pistol '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Plasma Pistol'']</ref> and models of the [[Type-54 Banshee]].<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>  
In [[2552#March|March 2553]], [[Shipmaster]] [[Jul 'Mdama]] escaped [[ONI Research Facility Trevelyan]]. The portal through which he escaped made him emerge on Hesduros near [[Panom keep]], from what the residents called a "holy gate". The locals had been out of contact with the [[Covenant]] for more than a year and were thus unaware of the [[Great Schism]] and the [[Blooding Years]].<ref name="ttw414"/> While in Panom keep, 'Mdama identified markings on their nearby Forerunner ruins as coordinates to the [[Ur-Didact|Didact's]] personal shield world, [[Requiem]]. Exploiting their religious devotion to the Forerunners, 'Mdama convinced Panom to join his cause, beginning the formation of a powerful [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|militant resurgence]] of the Covenant.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''pages 436-442''</ref> As a result of the faction's roots on Hesduros, much of the [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealots]] in Jul 'Mdama's Covenant order originate from the colony. This is evident by the distinctive ornamental design of their armor which is traditional to Hesduros.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 49''</ref> Manufactories on Hesduros also produced [[particle beam rifle]]s,<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/beam-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Beam Rifle'']</ref> [[plasma pistol]]s,<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/plasma-pistol '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Plasma Pistol'']</ref> and models of the [[Type-54 Banshee]].<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>  


Following 'Mdama's [[Battle of Kamchatka|assassination]] in [[2558#October|October 2558]], some members of 'Mdama's Covenant desired to regroup at Hesduros to plan their next course of action. However, rather than "''suffer the dishonor of a tactical retreat''", the Covenant chose to [[Battle of Nuusra|attack]] [[Sanghelios]] and the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] with their remaining forces, which ultimately led to the faction's [[Battle of Sunaion|complete destruction]].<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level, ''[[Swords of Sanghelios (level)|Swords of Sanghelios]]'' - [[Mission Intel|Sangheili Personal Log 503]]</ref> By the Battle of Sunaion, Jul 'Mdama's military fortresses on Hesduros had been destroyed, scattering what forces remained.<ref name="Mythos>'''[[Halo Mythos]]''', ''page 195''</ref>
Following 'Mdama's [[Battle of Kamchatka|assassination]] in [[2558#October|October 2558]], some members of 'Mdama's Covenant desired to regroup at Hesduros to plan their next course of action. However, rather than "''suffer the dishonor of a tactical retreat''", the Covenant chose to [[Battle of Nuusra|attack]] [[Sanghelios]] and the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] with their remaining forces, which ultimately led to the faction's [[Battle of Sunaion|complete destruction]].<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level, ''[[Swords of Sanghelios (level)|Swords of Sanghelios]]'' - [[Mission Intel|Sangheili Personal Log 503]]</ref> By the Battle of Sunaion, Jul 'Mdama's military fortresses on Hesduros had been destroyed, scattering what forces remained.<ref name="Mythos>'''[[Halo Mythos]]''', ''page 195''</ref>  


==Notable residents==
==Notable residents==

Revision as of 03:11, September 6, 2017

Hesduros
Astrographical

System:

Aspero system[1]

Moon(s):

Two; Hral, Nakton[1]

Physical

Atmosphere:

Breathable

Societal

Demonym:

Hesduron[2]

Species:

Sangheili

Population:

1.9 billion[1]

Government:

 

Hesduros, known as Kelekos to the Forerunners, is a remote Sangheili frontier colony.[3]

History

Then known as Kelekos, the planet was once part of the Forerunner ecumene. The Forerunners left at least one slipspace portal device on the planet, which was synchronized with Shield World 006.[4]

In March 2553, Shipmaster Jul 'Mdama escaped ONI Research Facility Trevelyan. The portal through which he escaped made him emerge on Hesduros near Panom keep, from what the residents called a "holy gate". The locals had been out of contact with the Covenant for more than a year and were thus unaware of the Great Schism and the Blooding Years.[3] While in Panom keep, 'Mdama identified markings on their nearby Forerunner ruins as coordinates to the Didact's personal shield world, Requiem. Exploiting their religious devotion to the Forerunners, 'Mdama convinced Panom to join his cause, beginning the formation of a powerful militant resurgence of the Covenant.[5] As a result of the faction's roots on Hesduros, much of the Zealots in Jul 'Mdama's Covenant order originate from the colony. This is evident by the distinctive ornamental design of their armor which is traditional to Hesduros.[6] Manufactories on Hesduros also produced particle beam rifles,[7] plasma pistols,[8] and models of the Type-54 Banshee.[9]

Following 'Mdama's assassination in October 2558, some members of 'Mdama's Covenant desired to regroup at Hesduros to plan their next course of action. However, rather than "suffer the dishonor of a tactical retreat", the Covenant chose to attack Sanghelios and the Swords of Sanghelios with their remaining forces, which ultimately led to the faction's complete destruction.[10] By the Battle of Sunaion, Jul 'Mdama's military fortresses on Hesduros had been destroyed, scattering what forces remained.[11]

Notable residents

List of appearances

Sources