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A '''Minister''' is the head of a [[Covenant]] ministry. Since [[San 'Shyuum]] are the only species entitled to hold civilian government positions, the rank is held exclusively by Prophets. Each of the separate Covenant Ministries is headed by its own Minister, with a Vice-Minister serving as a second-in-command. Examples of this are the [[Prophet of Truth|Minister of Fortitude]] and the [[Prophet of Regret|Vice-Minister of Tranquility]]. There are also differences between the different Minister's equipment. The Minister of Fortitude had a [[Gravity Throne]] with a cushion and probably more features untold. His Vice-Minister of Tranquility also had a throne, but is only equipped with a hard metal seat. The power and comfort of these thrones are a reflection of rank. Lower ranking Prophets were forced to group together, combining the power of their chairs, while full Ministers and higher had thrones capable of individual transport.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', page 149</ref> | A '''Minister''' is the head of a [[Covenant]] ministry. Since [[San 'Shyuum]] are the only species entitled to hold civilian government positions, the rank is held exclusively by Prophets. Each of the separate Covenant Ministries is headed by its own Minister, with a Vice-Minister serving as a second-in-command. Examples of this are the [[Prophet of Truth|Minister of Fortitude]] and the [[Prophet of Regret|Vice-Minister of Tranquility]]. There are also differences between the different Minister's equipment. The Minister of Fortitude had a [[Gravity Throne]] with a cushion and probably more features untold. His Vice-Minister of Tranquility also had a throne, but is only equipped with a hard metal seat. The power and comfort of these thrones are a reflection of rank. Lower ranking Prophets were forced to group together, combining the power of their chairs, while full Ministers and higher had thrones capable of individual transport.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 149''</ref> | ||
Ministers have private offices, situated on top of large towers, with room for only one. This was used to send a message to members of the Covenant that "there was only room for one at the top". The [[Light of Sanghelios]] serve as this office's guards. | Ministers have private offices, situated on top of large towers, with room for only one. This was used to send a message to members of the Covenant that "there was only room for one at the top". The [[Light of Sanghelios]] serve as this office's guards. | ||
Revision as of 03:55, January 23, 2011
Template:Covenant Rank Infobox A Minister is the head of a Covenant ministry. Since San 'Shyuum are the only species entitled to hold civilian government positions, the rank is held exclusively by Prophets. Each of the separate Covenant Ministries is headed by its own Minister, with a Vice-Minister serving as a second-in-command. Examples of this are the Minister of Fortitude and the Vice-Minister of Tranquility. There are also differences between the different Minister's equipment. The Minister of Fortitude had a Gravity Throne with a cushion and probably more features untold. His Vice-Minister of Tranquility also had a throne, but is only equipped with a hard metal seat. The power and comfort of these thrones are a reflection of rank. Lower ranking Prophets were forced to group together, combining the power of their chairs, while full Ministers and higher had thrones capable of individual transport.[1]
Ministers have private offices, situated on top of large towers, with room for only one. This was used to send a message to members of the Covenant that "there was only room for one at the top". The Light of Sanghelios serve as this office's guards.
Known Titles
Ministers
- Minister of Concert - (Dismissed at the start of the Unggoy Rebellion)
- Minister of Conversion
- Minister of Fortitude - (Formerly held by the Prophet of Truth)
- Minister of Etiology - (Killed by the Flood at Installation 04)
- Minister of Penance - (Present at glassing of Harvest during 2531)
- Minister of Inquisition - (Killed by a Super MAC round during the Battle of Earth)
Vice-Ministers
List of appearances
- Halo Graphic Novel (First appearance)
- Halo: Contact Harvest
Sources
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 149
