The Kaidon (or "Clan Leader") [1] is a Sangheili meritocratic rank. The head of a Sangheili State is referred to as "Kaidon". Kaidons are crowned when the current kaidon dies only family members of the current kaidon can be crowned.[2] The Sangheili "Clan Leader" seems to be more of a political position than a military position.
After being crowned, it is considered a tradition that any elder who disagrees with the election of the new Kaidon send an assassin to kill him, as a form of testing whether the Kaidon is worthy of ruling. Should the assassins fail, the sender is most likely executed, as was Koida 'Vadam, the elder that attempted to have Thel 'Vadamee murdered. The Kaidon, despite being a political ruler, is still very active in the military, even leading long time campaigns into enemy territory, leaving the elders to rule in his stead. Also, the next Kaidon is only crowned after the current Kaidon dies.
Known Kaidon
Trivia
- Ripa 'Moramee had a desire for greatness, so he attempted a coup on his own Sangheili Clan Leader on Decided Heart; however, it was a failure.