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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Tensions and rivalry already existed between the Sangheili and Jiralhanae long before the Human-Covenant war. However, it was the [[Changing of the Guard]] that eventually lead to actual battles between the two species when the [[Prophet of Truth]] instigated the [[Great Schism]] as part of his greater plans. The Great Schism ended with the defeat and collapse of the Covenant, but tensions continued to exist between the Sangheili and Jiralhanae, leading to the various [[Covenant remnants|factions]] continuing their conflict even after the fall of the Covenant. | Tensions and rivalry already existed between the Sangheili and Jiralhanae long before the Human-Covenant war. However, it was the [[Changing of the Guard]] that eventually lead to actual battles between the two species when the [[Prophet of Truth]] instigated the [[Great Schism]] as part of his greater plans. The Great Schism ended with the defeat and collapse of the Covenant, but tensions continued to exist between the Sangheili and Jiralhanae, leading to the various [[Covenant remnants|factions]] continuing their conflict even after the fall of the Covenant. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
=== | === Raids Against the Sangheili === | ||
[[File:Escalation | [[File:Escalation raids.png|left|thumb|200px|The raids.]] | ||
Before its fall, the [[Covenant|Covenant Empire]] had settled the Jiralhanae on resource-rich worlds as their strength and aggressive demeanor would deter other members from getting greedy.<ref name="Esc14">'''Halo: Escalation Issue #1''' - ''page 14''</ref> However, since the Jiralhanae were "decades behind the other Covenant races technologically," they did not have the ability to mine and use the resources they already possessed without the Covenant.<ref name="Esc14" /> Their species was facing a looming famine and they resorted to stealing supplies and resources. | |||
Following the end of the war, the Sangheili prospered compared to most former Covenant species. [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] and the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] had a decent ammount of "fortunes" amassed.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation Issue #1''' - '''page 14''' "I'm afraid the Brutes aren't sharing in on the Arbiter's postwar fortunes and they're none too happy"</ref> Many Jiralhanae were not happy with the distribution of resources, and felt entitled to it. | |||
Because of this, the Jiralhanae marked them as the perfect target to raid. The Jiralhanae were divide into separate clans,<ref name="Esc15">'''Halo: Escalation Issue #1''' - ''page 15''</ref> resulting in highly disorganized raids. Several Sangheili settlements were attacked resulting in civilian deaths as well.<ref name="Esc14" /> These events provoked further animosity between the two species. | |||
Various groups of Sangheili and Jiralhanae would commit massacres against each other out of hatred,<ref>'''Halo: Tales from Slipspace''' - ''Hunting Party'' "Now we have but one aim… the slaughter of beasts"</ref><ref>''Halo: Fractures'' - ''Halo: Shadow of Intent'' - Page 133 - "And I promise the Sangheili will pay for everything they have done"</ref> resulting in a scattered war.<ref name="Evolutions" /> | |||
=== Massacres Against the Jiralhanae === | === Massacres Against the Jiralhanae === | ||
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At the start of the war, some fanatical Sangheili embarked upon a genocidal campaign hunting down and killing all Jiralhanae they came across. One radical group of Sangheili were the [[Silent Shadow]] squad under the command of [[Resa 'Azavayl]], fueled by vengeance they sought to slaughter any Jiralhanae they encountered. They had wiped out Jiralhanae forces and their subordinates on an armory near [[Victors' Truth]], the [[Covenant corvette|corvette]] ''[[Adherent]]'', the northern highlands of [[Thalia]], and a substation orbiting [[Sansar]]. 'Azavayl's Silent Shadow squad even eradicated the former [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]] [[Tartarus]]' crew aboard the [[Covenant cruiser]] ''[[Rapid Conversion]]''.<ref name="Slipspace">'''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''' - ''[[Hunting Party]]''</ref> | At the start of the war, some fanatical Sangheili embarked upon a genocidal campaign hunting down and killing all Jiralhanae they came across. One radical group of Sangheili were the [[Silent Shadow]] squad under the command of [[Resa 'Azavayl]], fueled by vengeance they sought to slaughter any Jiralhanae they encountered. They had wiped out Jiralhanae forces and their subordinates on an armory near [[Victors' Truth]], the [[Covenant corvette|corvette]] ''[[Adherent]]'', the northern highlands of [[Thalia]], and a substation orbiting [[Sansar]]. 'Azavayl's Silent Shadow squad even eradicated the former [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]] [[Tartarus]]' crew aboard the [[Covenant cruiser]] ''[[Rapid Conversion]]''.<ref name="Slipspace">'''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''' - ''[[Hunting Party]]''</ref> | ||
The Silent Shadow squad went to attack the {{Class|SDV|heavy corvette}} ''[[Elegy's Lament]]'', but they were unaware that it was lead by [[Atriox]] and the [[Banished]]. After killing several Jiralhanae forces, the Silent Shadow squad encountered Atriox who tried to talk to them into a peaceful resolution. Atriox offered to hire the Sangheili and claimed he had no affiliation to the Jiralhanae responsible for massacring the Sangheili during the Great Schism.<ref>'''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''' - ''[[Hunting Party]]'' "I am not Tartarus or some fanatic. I am not Truth. I am not Regret. I am their remedy.", Atriox</ref> As a result, the Silent Shadow Squad began to view Atriox as "other".<ref>'''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''' - ''[[Hunting Party]]'' - "Agreed. Atriox is of a kind with our enemies, but he is OTHER, and an ally worth considering.", Silent Shadow squad Sangheili</ref> Despite this, 'Azavayl was not forgiving of Atriox and tried to kill him. Before he could attack Atriox, 'Azavayl's own Silent Shadow squad betrayed him and stabbed him with their [[energy swords]]. The remaining members of the Silent Shadow squad remarked that old hatreds were holding them back from a better future, and were then recruited into the Banished as mercenaries. | The Silent Shadow squad went to attack the {{Class|SDV|heavy corvette}} ''[[Elegy's Lament]]'', but they were unaware that it was lead by [[Atriox]] and the [[Banished]]. After killing several Jiralhanae forces, the Silent Shadow squad encountered Atriox who tried to talk to them into a peaceful resolution. Atriox offered to hire the Sangheili and claimed he had no affiliation to the Jiralhanae responsible for massacring the Sangheili during the Great Schism.<ref>'''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''' - ''[[Hunting Party]]'' "I am not Tartarus or some fanatic. I am not Truth. I am not Regret. I am their remedy.", Atriox</ref> As a result, the Silent Shadow Squad began to view Atriox as "other".<ref>'''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''' - ''[[Hunting Party]]'' - "Agreed. Atriox is of a kind with our enemies, but he is OTHER, and an ally worth considering.", Silent Shadow squad Sangheili</ref> Despite this, 'Azavayl was not forgiving of Atriox and tried to kill him. Before he could attack Atriox, 'Azavayl's own Silent Shadow squad betrayed him and stabbed him with their [[energy swords]]. The remaining members of the Silent Shadow squad remarked that old hatreds were holding them back from a better future, and were then recruited into the Banished as mercenaries.{{clear}} | ||
=== Massacres Against the Sangheili === | === Massacres Against the Sangheili === | ||
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'Bhetek and his Jiralhanae forces attacked [[Rahnelo]] killing many Sangheili civilians in hopes to draw out attention from 'Vadum's {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Shadow of Intent]]''. 'Vadum with the help of his crew and a Rahnelo [[Scion]] Sangheili female named [[Tul 'Juran]], pursued 'Bhetek when they were ambushed at [[Duraan]]. Another battle ensued between 'Vadum's Sangheili forces and 'Bhetek's Jiralhanae forces. 'Bhetek was captured but escaped and regrouped with 'a'Neem only to be betrayed by him. 'a'Neem ordered [[Yanme'e]] forces to open fire and mortally wound 'Bhetek. Bleeding and slowly dying, 'Bhetek listened as 'a'Neem revealed his plan to use a [[Prototype Halo installation|miniature prototype Halo]] ring to commit a genocide of the Sangheili [[Sanghelios|homeworld]] and its moons, effectively setting the species back for ages. These plans were foiled as 'Vadum and 'Juran invaded the miniature Halo ring and mortally wounded 'a'Neem who attempted to fire the installation and wipe out the Sangheili forces in the system in a last act of defiance. Devastated by his betrayal, 'Bhetek forgave 'Vadum and sacrificed himself by blowing up the miniature Halo as the Sangheili escaped. A scan of the debris field confirmed that nothing of the installation survived while the faction was presumably completely destroyed in the process.<ref name="Shadow of Intent">'''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'''</ref> | 'Bhetek and his Jiralhanae forces attacked [[Rahnelo]] killing many Sangheili civilians in hopes to draw out attention from 'Vadum's {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Shadow of Intent]]''. 'Vadum with the help of his crew and a Rahnelo [[Scion]] Sangheili female named [[Tul 'Juran]], pursued 'Bhetek when they were ambushed at [[Duraan]]. Another battle ensued between 'Vadum's Sangheili forces and 'Bhetek's Jiralhanae forces. 'Bhetek was captured but escaped and regrouped with 'a'Neem only to be betrayed by him. 'a'Neem ordered [[Yanme'e]] forces to open fire and mortally wound 'Bhetek. Bleeding and slowly dying, 'Bhetek listened as 'a'Neem revealed his plan to use a [[Prototype Halo installation|miniature prototype Halo]] ring to commit a genocide of the Sangheili [[Sanghelios|homeworld]] and its moons, effectively setting the species back for ages. These plans were foiled as 'Vadum and 'Juran invaded the miniature Halo ring and mortally wounded 'a'Neem who attempted to fire the installation and wipe out the Sangheili forces in the system in a last act of defiance. Devastated by his betrayal, 'Bhetek forgave 'Vadum and sacrificed himself by blowing up the miniature Halo as the Sangheili escaped. A scan of the debris field confirmed that nothing of the installation survived while the faction was presumably completely destroyed in the process.<ref name="Shadow of Intent">'''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'''</ref> | ||
Following the conflict, 'Vadum had grown tired of war.<ref>'''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''' - page 135 - "I am tired. And I don't want to fight anymore"</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''' - page 171 - "It's not the battles you've fought that make you tired. It's realizing you still have more to fight"</ref> He was debriefed by his comrade, friend, and now [[Swords of Sanghelios|superior]]: [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]. 'Vadum told 'Vadam that he will seek out more hiding San'Shyuum, but this time he would determine which ones are innocent and which ones are guilty to prevent more needless suffering.<ref name="Shadow of Intent" /> | Following the conflict, 'Vadum had grown tired of war.<ref>'''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''' - page 135 - "I am tired. And I don't want to fight anymore"</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''' - page 171 - "It's not the battles you've fought that make you tired. It's realizing you still have more to fight"</ref> He was debriefed by his comrade, friend, and now [[Swords of Sanghelios|superior]]: [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]. 'Vadum told 'Vadam that he will seek out more hiding San'Shyuum, but this time he would determine which ones are innocent and which ones are guilty to prevent more needless suffering.<ref name="Shadow of Intent" />{{clear}} | ||
===Enemy of an enemy=== | ===Enemy of an enemy=== | ||
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{{Quote|Guardians of the righteous! Silence the blasphemers!|Vata 'Gajat's Mercenary soldier}} | {{Quote|Guardians of the righteous! Silence the blasphemers!|Vata 'Gajat's Mercenary soldier}} | ||
{{Main|Battle of Ealen IV}} | {{Main|Battle of Ealen IV}} | ||
In [[2558]], | In [[2558]], the Jiralhanae raids against the Sangheili had been escalating and the most prominent government from each side wanted to reach some sort of agreement. The [[Swords of Sanghelios]] governing the Sangheili tried to set up a meeting with [[Lydus' clan|Lydus' master-pack]] governing a fraction of the Jiralhanae. Since the Jiralhanae were distrustful of the Sangheili, they agreed on Arbiter Thel 'Vadam's proposition to have humans mediate their discussion. The UNSC and Swords of Sanghelios concluded that pacifying the Jiralhanae forces were in the best interest of everyone, thus the UNSC delegates aimed to make that clear to the Jiralhanae.<ref name="Esc15" /> | ||
[[File:HE Spartans Ealen IV.png|thumb|300x300px|The Sangheili's Swords of Sanghelios and the Jiralhanae's Lydus' Clan are escorted to safety when their peace delegation is attacked.]] | [[File:HE Spartans Ealen IV.png|thumb|300x300px|The Sangheili's Swords of Sanghelios and the Jiralhanae's Lydus' Clan are escorted to safety when their peace delegation is attacked.]] | ||
In order to try and establish an agreement, the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] requested several high-ranking [[human]]s of the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] to sit in their discussions and mediate negotiations on the neutral planet of [[Ealen IV]].<ref name="Esc15" /> On part of the humans, [[Fleet Admiral|Admiral]] [[Terrence Hood]] and [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Thomas Lasky]] were chosen as negotiators, the Sangheili were represented by Kaidon Thel 'Vadam and the Jiralhanae by the [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Elder Chieftain]] [[Lydus]]. They agreed also that each faction should have a strong military force, Spartans, [[Sangheili Commander]]s and [[Jiralhanae Captain]]s alike. | In order to try and establish an agreement, the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] requested several high-ranking [[human]]s of the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] to sit in their discussions and mediate negotiations on the neutral planet of [[Ealen IV]].<ref name="Esc15" /> On part of the humans, [[Fleet Admiral|Admiral]] [[Terrence Hood]] and [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Thomas Lasky]] were chosen as negotiators, the Sangheili were represented by Kaidon Thel 'Vadam and the Jiralhanae by the [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Elder Chieftain]] [[Lydus]]. They agreed also that each faction should have a strong military force, Spartans, [[Sangheili Commander]]s and [[Jiralhanae Captain]]s alike. | ||
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===Ongoing battles=== | ===Ongoing battles=== | ||
[[File:Schism 4.png|left|thumb|333x333px|The Sangheili slaughtering the Jiralhanae.]] | [[File:Schism 4.png|left|thumb|333x333px|The Sangheili slaughtering the Jiralhanae.]] | ||
In [[2559]], some Sangheili had | In [[2559]], some Sangheili commanders had continued hostility, gaining the upper hand in their genocidal campaign against the Jiralhanae as the latter had splintered and begun to fight among each other.<ref name="The Return" /> While the lack of Jiralhanae solidarity gave the upper hand to their Sangheili opponents, the Sangheili had already been [[Blooding Years|fighting amongst each other for several years]] as well. | ||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||