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==Biography==
==Biography==
Pelahsar was born as the son of [[Mhelaat 'Orlam]], the [[First Kaidon]] who spoke for all of Sanghelios. 'Orlam was the first to advocate for the reverse-engineering of Forerunner techonology, though the initial violent resistance ended with his assassination.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}
===Early life and family===
Pelahsar was born on [[Sanghelios]] in [[921 BCE]] as the son of [[Mhelaat 'Orlam]], the [[First Kaidon]] who spoke for all of Sanghelios.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} During the decades-long [[War of Beginnings|war]] between the [[Sangheili]] and [[San'Shyuum]] [[Reformists]], 'Orlam was the first to advocate for the reverse-engineering of [[Forerunner]] technology, an ideal which flew in the face of the very tenet of their religion that had [[Desecration of Ulgethon|sparked]] the conflict.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P191|Enc22|Page=191}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} 'Orlam saw the utilization of Forerunner technology as his species' only hope against the San'Shyuum,{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} who continued to ravage [[Sangheili colonies|colony]] after colony from within their [[Anodyne Spirit|Dreadnought]].{{Ref/Reuse|Mythos}} However, the Sangheili resisted 'Orlam's push for change, and he was assassinated.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}


As the [[War of Beginnings]] raged on for decades, the technological superiority of the [[San'Shyuum]]'s [[Forerunner Dreadnought|Dreadnought]] spurred the [[Sangheili]] race to utilize Forerunner technology to defend their [[Sangheili colonies|worlds]]. As a result of the Sangheili's augmented defenses, the conflict reached a point of stalemate and eventually left both sides open to compromise. In [[852 BCE]], Pelahsar the Strident brokered a "tentative truce" with the [[Reformists|Reformist San'Shyuum]] leader [[Breaking Shadow]]. Both leaders forgave the past crimes of their species and began working to form a harmonious alliance, one that would soon be established by the [[Writ of Union]] and become known as the [[Covenant]].{{Ref/Reuse|Mythos}}
===His father's footsteps===
Not all Sangheili disagreed with 'Orlam, however; Pelahsar himself would carry on his father's legacy, becoming personally involved in the development of a {{Pattern|R'sikosh|man o' war}} outfitted with Forerunner-derived weapons. Called the ''[[Reckless Pursuit]]'', its first test was so successful that it shifted public opinion on the application of Forerunner technology.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} In [[876 BCE]], Pelahsar the Strident wisely led the Sangheili in the widespread use of Forerunner weapons against the San'Shyuum.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P191}}
 
===War's end===
{{Main|Battle of Sanghelios}}
When the San'Shyuum finally arrived in the [[Urs system]], they [[Battle of Sanghelios|ravaged]] Sanghelios and its two [[Natural satellite|moon]]s with the Dreanought. However, the Sangheili responded by deploying vessels armed with Forerunner-derived weapons,{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P191}} including the ''Reckless Pursuit'' itself.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} Under this barrage, the Dreadnought was shot down on [[Suban]], and held there with [[gravity anchor]]s as the Sangheili decided what should be done with the vessel and those inside.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P191}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} However, while trapped on Suban, a coup led by the San'Shyuum [[Breaking Shadow]] resulted in the assassination of [[Pervading Stone]], the leader of the Reformists who had refused to pursue peace with the Sangheili.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P191}} In [[852 BCE]], Shadow led an unarmed delegation to meet with now-First Kaidon Pelahsar the Strident. The two leader formed a tenuous truce, forgiving the past crimes of their species and working to form a harmonious alliance, one that would soon be established by the [[Writ of Union]] and become known as the [[Covenant]].{{Ref/Reuse|Mythos}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P191}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Revision as of 11:48, June 26, 2022

Pelahsar the Strident
Pelahsar the Strident as he appears in the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition). Courtesy of Covenant Canon on Twitter.
Biographical information

Homeworld:

Sanghelios[1]

Born:

921 BCE[1]

Parents:

Mhelaat 'Orlam (father)

Personal details

Species:

Sangheili

Gender:

Male

Height:

246.4 centimeters (8 ft 1.0 in)[1]

Weight:

149.2 kilograms (329 lb)[1]

Eye color:

Yellow[1]

Political and military information

Affiliation:

Title:

First Kaidon[1]

 

Pelahsar the Strident was the First Kaidon of the Sangheili during the first Age of Conflict, and one of the Covenant's founding fathers.[1][2]

Biography

Early life and family

Pelahsar was born on Sanghelios in 921 BCE as the son of Mhelaat 'Orlam, the First Kaidon who spoke for all of Sanghelios.[1] During the decades-long war between the Sangheili and San'Shyuum Reformists, 'Orlam was the first to advocate for the reverse-engineering of Forerunner technology, an ideal which flew in the face of the very tenet of their religion that had sparked the conflict.[3][1] 'Orlam saw the utilization of Forerunner technology as his species' only hope against the San'Shyuum,[1] who continued to ravage colony after colony from within their Dreadnought.[2] However, the Sangheili resisted 'Orlam's push for change, and he was assassinated.[1]

His father's footsteps

Not all Sangheili disagreed with 'Orlam, however; Pelahsar himself would carry on his father's legacy, becoming personally involved in the development of a R'sikosh-pattern man o' war outfitted with Forerunner-derived weapons. Called the Reckless Pursuit, its first test was so successful that it shifted public opinion on the application of Forerunner technology.[1] In 876 BCE, Pelahsar the Strident wisely led the Sangheili in the widespread use of Forerunner weapons against the San'Shyuum.[3]

War's end

Main article: Battle of Sanghelios

When the San'Shyuum finally arrived in the Urs system, they ravaged Sanghelios and its two moons with the Dreanought. However, the Sangheili responded by deploying vessels armed with Forerunner-derived weapons,[3] including the Reckless Pursuit itself.[1] Under this barrage, the Dreadnought was shot down on Suban, and held there with gravity anchors as the Sangheili decided what should be done with the vessel and those inside.[3][1] However, while trapped on Suban, a coup led by the San'Shyuum Breaking Shadow resulted in the assassination of Pervading Stone, the leader of the Reformists who had refused to pursue peace with the Sangheili.[3] In 852 BCE, Shadow led an unarmed delegation to meet with now-First Kaidon Pelahsar the Strident. The two leader formed a tenuous truce, forgiving the past crimes of their species and working to form a harmonious alliance, one that would soon be established by the Writ of Union and become known as the Covenant.[2][3]

Gallery

  • Pelahsar as he appears in Mythos.

    Pelahsar as he appears in Mythos.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 259
  2. ^ a b c Halo: Mythos, page 39
  3. ^ a b c d e f Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 191
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