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|name=Hesduros | |name=Hesduros | ||
|image= | |image=[[File:Hesduros.jpg|300px]] | ||
|system=[[Aspero system]]<ref name="wf">''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', p. 54</ref> | |system=[[Aspero system]]<ref name="wf">''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', p. 54</ref> | ||
|body= | |body= | ||
|position= | |position= | ||
|moon(s)= | |moon(s)= [[Hral]], [[Nakton]]<ref name="wf"/> | ||
|diameter= | |diameter= | ||
|gravity= | |gravity= | ||
|daylength= | |daylength= | ||
|yearlength= | |yearlength= | ||
|atmosphere= | |atmosphere= | ||
|temperature= | |temperature= | ||
|demonym=Hesduron<ref>[http://community.spartangames.co.uk/index.php?/topic/20608-lore-questions/#comment-347235 '''Spartan Games''': ''Lore Questions - General Discussion'']</ref> | |demonym=Hesduron<ref>[http://community.spartangames.co.uk/index.php?/topic/20608-lore-questions/#comment-347235 '''Spartan Games''': ''Lore Questions - General Discussion'']</ref> | ||
|species=[[Sangheili]] | |species=[[Sangheili]]<ref name="wf"/> | ||
|population=1.9 billion<ref name="wf"/> | |population=1.9 billion<ref name="wf"/> | ||
|colonized= | |colonized=Multiple Sangheili generations ago<ref name="TTW16"/> | ||
|government=*[[Ecumene]] {{C|formerly}} | |government=*[[Forerunner]] [[Ecumene]] {{C|formerly}} | ||
*[[Covenant]] {{C|formerly}} | *[[Covenant]] {{C|formerly}} | ||
*[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] | *[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] {{C|formerly}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''Hesduros''', known as '''Kelekos''' to the [[Forerunner]]s, is a remote [[ | '''Hesduros''', known as '''Kelekos''' to the [[Forerunner]]s, is a remote planet in former [[Covenant]] space [[Sangheili colonies|colonized]] byt [[Sangheili]].<ref name="ttw414">'''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''', ''page 414''</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Then known as Kelekos, | Then known as Kelekos, this planet was once a well-known part of the [[Forerunner]] [[Ecumene]]. There was a relatively high number of Forerunners whom called Kelekos home. Multiple [[portal]]s were constructed on the world, one of which was linked to the enormous [[Shield World 006]].<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''pages 398-399''</ref> Many thousands of years after the firing of the [[Halo Array]], Kelekos was colonized by [[Sangheili]] of the [[Covenant]] and renamed Hesduros. After the empire's collapse, [[Jul 'Mdama]] arrived in the state of [[Panom]] on [[2553#April|April 1, 2553]] via the portal from the aforementioned [[shield world]]. | ||
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> | |||
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> | ||
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==Ecology== | |||
Flora on Hesduros includes varieties of trees and grasses. Species similar to birds and insects also call the planet their home.<ref name="TTW16">''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'', ''Chapter 16''</ref> | |||
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==Government and politics== | |||
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==Economy== | |||
Hesduros is home to manufactories which produce [[particle beam rifle]]s,<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/beam-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Beam Rifle'']</ref> [[plasma pistol]]s,<ref name="pistol">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/plasma-pistol '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Plasma Pistol'']</ref> and [[Type-54 Banshee]]s.<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> The [[Type-25 plasma pistol]]s made on the colony fire more powerful shots than others of the like and require comparably more energy each time they are fired. This variance is a result of the loss of the centralized manufacturing control that had previously been enforced by ''[[High Charity]]'''.<ref name="pistol"/> The design of the Hesduros-pattern banshee hearkens back to earlier versions of the flyers which once dominated the skies of [[Sanghelios]]. Freed from the restrictions that had been placed upon them by [[San'Shyuum]] bureaucrats, those produced after the colony learned of the Covenant's demise sported numerous improvements, such as integral [[energy shield]]s.<ref name="fodder"/> | |||
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==Culture and society== | |||
When [[Jul 'Mdama]] first traveled to Hesduros, he did not recognize the accents used by those he met in [[Panom]]. | |||
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== | ==Gallery== | ||
<GALLERY> | |||
File:Halo4-SangheiliZealot-Unarmed.png|A Hesduron [[Sangheili harness|harness]] designed for [[Sangheili Zealot|zealot]]s. | |||
File:H5G-Banshee.png|A Hesduros-pattern [[Type-54 Banshee]]. | |||
File:H4-T25PlasmaPistol-SideRender.png|A post-war Hesduron plasma pistol. | |||
</GALLERY> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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Hesduros, known as Kelekos to the Forerunners, is a remote planet in former Covenant space colonized byt Sangheili.[4]
History
Then known as Kelekos, this planet was once a well-known part of the Forerunner Ecumene. There was a relatively high number of Forerunners whom called Kelekos home. Multiple portals were constructed on the world, one of which was linked to the enormous Shield World 006.[5] Many thousands of years after the firing of the Halo Array, Kelekos was colonized by Sangheili of the Covenant and renamed Hesduros. After the empire's collapse, Jul 'Mdama arrived in the state of Panom on April 1, 2553 via the portal from the aforementioned shield world.
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.[4] 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.[6] 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.[7]
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.[8] By the Battle of Sunaion, Jul 'Mdama's military fortresses on Hesduros had been destroyed, scattering what forces remained.[9]
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Ecology
Flora on Hesduros includes varieties of trees and grasses. Species similar to birds and insects also call the planet their home.[3]
- This section needs expansion. You can help Halopedia by expanding it.
Government and politics
- This section needs expansion. You can help Halopedia by expanding it.
Economy
Hesduros is home to manufactories which produce particle beam rifles,[10] plasma pistols,[11] and Type-54 Banshees.[12] The Type-25 plasma pistols made on the colony fire more powerful shots than others of the like and require comparably more energy each time they are fired. This variance is a result of the loss of the centralized manufacturing control that had previously been enforced by High Charity'.[11] The design of the Hesduros-pattern banshee hearkens back to earlier versions of the flyers which once dominated the skies of Sanghelios. Freed from the restrictions that had been placed upon them by San'Shyuum bureaucrats, those produced after the colony learned of the Covenant's demise sported numerous improvements, such as integral energy shields.[12]
- This section needs expansion. You can help Halopedia by expanding it.
Culture and society
When Jul 'Mdama first traveled to Hesduros, he did not recognize the accents used by those he met in Panom.
- This section needs expansion. You can help Halopedia by expanding it.
Gallery
A Hesduros-pattern Type-54 Banshee.
A post-war Hesduron plasma pistol.
List of appearances
- Halo: The Thursday War (First appearance)
- Halo 5: Guardians (Mentioned only)
- Halo Mythos (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Smoke and Shadow (Mentioned only)
Sources
- ^ a b c d Halo: Warfleet, p. 54
- ^ Spartan Games: Lore Questions - General Discussion
- ^ a b Halo: The Thursday War, Chapter 16
- ^ a b Halo: The Thursday War, page 414
- ^ Halo: The Thursday War, pages 398-399
- ^ Halo: The Thursday War, pages 436-442
- ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 49
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level, Swords of Sanghelios - Sangheili Personal Log 503
- ^ Halo Mythos, page 195
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Beam Rifle
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Plasma Pistol
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Designs of the Times
