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At some point before the Covenant’s formation, the [[Elites|Sangheili]] and [[Prophets]] waged war against each other, apparently in a power struggle, in what is called the [[Age of Conflict]]<ref>http://halosm.bungie.org/story/staten102204.html</ref>.
At some point before the Covenant’s formation, the [[Elites|Sangheili]] and [[Prophets]] waged war against each other, apparently in a power struggle, in what is called the [[Age of Conflict]]. <ref>http://halosm.bungie.org/story/staten102204.html</ref>


===Ages of Discovery & Reconciliation===
===Ages of Discovery & Reconciliation===
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What is known is that the [[Prophets|Prophets']] discovery of ancient Forerunner artifacts during the [[Age of Discovery]]<ref>http://halosm.bungie.org/story/staten102204.html</ref> , and the end of the war during the [[Age of Reconciliation]]<ref>http://halosm.bungie.org/story/staten102204.html</ref> , became the foundation on which the Covenant was founded upon. The Prophets promised to find the means of the Forerunners' [[Great Journey|transcendence]] and the Elites promised to protect the hierarchy. These ages marked the beginnings of the Covenant, the start of the Covenant’s search for Forerunner artifacts, and presumably the Covenant [[Writ of Union]].
What is known is that the [[Prophets|Prophets']] discovery of ancient Forerunner artifacts during the [[Age of Discovery]]<ref>http://halosm.bungie.org/story/staten102204.html</ref> and the end of the war during the [[Age of Reconciliation]]<ref>http://halosm.bungie.org/story/staten102204.html</ref>, became the foundation on which the Covenant was founded upon. The Prophets promised to find the means of the Forerunners' [[Great Journey|transcendence]] and the Elites promised to protect the hierarchy. These ages marked the beginnings of the Covenant, the start of the Covenant’s search for Forerunner artifacts and presumably the Covenant [[Writ of Union]].


The Covenant ship [[Truth and Reconciliation]] that appeared on ''Alpha Halo'' may have been named after this time period.
The Covenant ship [[Truth and Reconciliation]] that appeared on ''Alpha Halo'' may have been named after this time period.
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These were followed by the [[Age of Conversion]]<ref>http://halosm.bungie.org/story/staten102204.html</ref>. , where the Covenant started their subjugation of other species in their search for Forerunner artifacts, incorporating them into their society, adding their strengths to their own. It is likely that the [[Taming of the Hunters]] occurred during this time period, requiring the creation of another [[Arbiter]], and defeated them only by threating to destroy the homeworld of the Hunters. This period most likely included the incorporation of the [[Grunts (Unggoy)|Unggoy]], [[Jackals (Kig-Yar)|Kig-Yar]], [[Drones (Yanme'e)|Yanme’e]] and [[Engineers (Huragok)|Huragok]].
These were followed by the [[Age of Conversion]]<ref>http://halosm.bungie.org/story/staten102204.html</ref>, where the Covenant started their subjugation of other species in their search for Forerunner artifacts, incorporating them into their society, adding their strengths to their own. It is likely that the [[Taming of the Hunters]] occurred during this time period, requiring the creation of another [[Arbiter]] and defeated them only by threating to destroy the homeworld of the Hunters. This period most likely included the incorporation of the [[Grunts (Unggoy)|Unggoy]], [[Jackals (Kig-Yar)|Kig-Yar]], [[Drones (Yanme'e)|Yanme’e]] and [[Engineers (Huragok)|Huragok]].


===Age of Doubt===
===Age of Doubt===
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The [[Age of Doubt]]<ref>http://halosm.bungie.org/story/staten102204.html</ref> is speculated to be a period during which many of the Covenant began to lose faith in their mission. During the 29th Age of Doubt, the Grunt Rebellion occured, instigated by the Jackals, requiring the creation of an Arbiter to quell.
The [[Age of Doubt]]<ref>http://halosm.bungie.org/story/staten102204.html</ref> is speculated to be a period during which many of the Covenant began to lose faith in their mission. During the 29th Age of Doubt, the Grunt Rebellion occured, instigated by the Jackals, requiring the creation of an Arbiter to quell.


The last Age of Doubt, the 29th, ended in 2525 in human counting.
The last Age of Doubt, the 29th, ended in the year 2525, in human counting.


===Age of Reclamation===
===Age of Reclamation===
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{{Main|Age of Reclamation}}


The [[Age of Reclamation]]<ref>[[Halo 2]], [[The Heretic (Level)|The Heretic]]</ref> was marked by the [[Human-Covenant War]], and the incorporation of the [[Brutes (Jiralhanae)|Jiralhanae]]. The reasons for the war are currently unknown, though the subjugation of the Brutes led in turn to another major event – the [[Great Schism|Civil War of the Covenant]], otherwise known as the [[Great Schism]]<ref>Ghosts of Onyx</ref>, with the expulsion of the [[Elites|Sangheili]] from the Covenant and their (at least grudging<ref>http://halo3.com</ref>) alliance with the Humans.  
The [[Age of Reclamation]]<ref>[[Halo 2]], [[The Heretic (Level)|The Heretic]]</ref> was marked by the [[Human-Covenant War]] and the incorporation of the [[Brutes (Jiralhanae)|Jiralhanae]]. The reasons for the war are currently unknown, though the subjugation of the Brutes led in turn to another major event – the [[Great Schism|Civil War of the Covenant]], otherwise known as the [[Great Schism]]<ref>Ghosts of Onyx</ref>, with the expulsion of the [[Elites|Sangheili]] from the Covenant and their (at least grudging<ref>http://halo3.com</ref>) alliance with the Humans.  


It also marks the discovery of several Forerunner installations, such as the [[Sacred Rings]], and the [[Ark]] .  
It also marks the discovery of several Forerunner installations, such as the [[Sacred Rings]] and the [[Ark]].  


The name may originate from the belief that Humans are [[Reclaimers]].
The name may originate from the belief that Humans are [[Reclaimers]].


The latest Age of Reclamation, the 9th, started in 2525 by Human counting.


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
*the Covenant does not base their time on one age coming after another, they base the age on the state of the Covenant. For instance, the 8th age of Reclamation did not come before the 9th age of Reclamation. It is instead: 29th age of Doubt and then 9th age of Reclamation.
*The Covenant does not base their time on one age coming after another, they base the age on the state of the Covenant. For instance, the 8th age of Reclamation did not come before the 9th age of Reclamation. It is instead: 29th age of Doubt and then the 9th age of Reclamation.


== Sources ==
== Sources ==

Revision as of 18:13, February 14, 2008

The Covenant, like almost all cultures, keeps a record of their history using their own methods of timekeeping. Unfortunately, the exact measures, if any, of these are a mystery, and there are hints that there may be multiple divisions of each age (9th Age of Reclamation, for example.) What is known is that the Covenant divide their recorded time into seven Ages [1], divided based on notable events within each.

It is speculated that the Age of Reclamation will be the last of the ages, when the Covenant will fracture during their Civil War.

The Ages

Age of Abandonment

Main article: Age of Abandonment

The Covenant traces its history back at least 100,000 years, when an ancient species (not yet comfirmed as aliens) called the Forerunner activated the Halo installations, disappearing from the galaxy. This is referred to as the Age of Abandonment[2] by the Covenant.

Age of Conflict

Main article: Age of Conflict

At some point before the Covenant’s formation, the Sangheili and Prophets waged war against each other, apparently in a power struggle, in what is called the Age of Conflict. [3]

Ages of Discovery & Reconciliation

Main article: Age of Discovery
Main article: Age of Reconciliation

What is known is that the Prophets' discovery of ancient Forerunner artifacts during the Age of Discovery[4] and the end of the war during the Age of Reconciliation[5], became the foundation on which the Covenant was founded upon. The Prophets promised to find the means of the Forerunners' transcendence and the Elites promised to protect the hierarchy. These ages marked the beginnings of the Covenant, the start of the Covenant’s search for Forerunner artifacts and presumably the Covenant Writ of Union.

The Covenant ship Truth and Reconciliation that appeared on Alpha Halo may have been named after this time period.

Age of Conversion

Main article: Age of Conversion

These were followed by the Age of Conversion[6], where the Covenant started their subjugation of other species in their search for Forerunner artifacts, incorporating them into their society, adding their strengths to their own. It is likely that the Taming of the Hunters occurred during this time period, requiring the creation of another Arbiter and defeated them only by threating to destroy the homeworld of the Hunters. This period most likely included the incorporation of the Unggoy, Kig-Yar, Yanme’e and Huragok.

Age of Doubt

Main article: Age of Doubt

The Age of Doubt[7] is speculated to be a period during which many of the Covenant began to lose faith in their mission. During the 29th Age of Doubt, the Grunt Rebellion occured, instigated by the Jackals, requiring the creation of an Arbiter to quell.

The last Age of Doubt, the 29th, ended in the year 2525, in human counting.

Age of Reclamation

Main article: Age of Reclamation

The Age of Reclamation[8] was marked by the Human-Covenant War and the incorporation of the Jiralhanae. The reasons for the war are currently unknown, though the subjugation of the Brutes led in turn to another major event – the Civil War of the Covenant, otherwise known as the Great Schism[9], with the expulsion of the Sangheili from the Covenant and their (at least grudging[10]) alliance with the Humans.

It also marks the discovery of several Forerunner installations, such as the Sacred Rings and the Ark.

The name may originate from the belief that Humans are Reclaimers.


Trivia

  • The Covenant does not base their time on one age coming after another, they base the age on the state of the Covenant. For instance, the 8th age of Reclamation did not come before the 9th age of Reclamation. It is instead: 29th age of Doubt and then the 9th age of Reclamation.

Sources

  1. ^ http://halosm.bungie.org/story/staten102204.html
  2. ^ http://halosm.bungie.org/story/staten102204.html
  3. ^ http://halosm.bungie.org/story/staten102204.html
  4. ^ http://halosm.bungie.org/story/staten102204.html
  5. ^ http://halosm.bungie.org/story/staten102204.html
  6. ^ http://halosm.bungie.org/story/staten102204.html
  7. ^ http://halosm.bungie.org/story/staten102204.html
  8. ^ Halo 2, The Heretic
  9. ^ Ghosts of Onyx
  10. ^ http://halo3.com
  • Halo: Contact Harvest
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