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After the death of the [[Prophet of Regret]] during the [[Ages of Reclamation|Ninth Age of Reclamation]] in [[2552#November|November 2552]], the [[Prophet of Truth|Prophets of Truth]] and [[Prophet of Mercy|Mercy]] replaced the Sangheili Honor Guard with the [[Jiralhanae]]. This "[[Changing of the Guard]]" was a major step in a carefully planned coup that soon devolved into the [[Great Schism]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Sacred Icon]]''</ref> Some of the Honor Guardsmen killed themselves after learning of the Prophets' treachery.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', ''The Return''</ref> Others assisted [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee]] in stopping [[Tartarus]], the [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]], from activating [[Halo Array|Halo]] [[Installation 05]] and therefore killing all sentient life in the galaxy.<ref> '''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Great Journey]]''</ref>
After the death of the [[Prophet of Regret]] during the [[Ages of Reclamation|Ninth Age of Reclamation]] in [[2552#November|November 2552]], the [[Prophet of Truth|Prophets of Truth]] and [[Prophet of Mercy|Mercy]] replaced the Sangheili Honor Guard with the [[Jiralhanae]]. This "[[Changing of the Guard]]" was a major step in a carefully planned coup that soon devolved into the [[Great Schism]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Sacred Icon]]''</ref> Some of the Honor Guardsmen killed themselves after learning of the Prophets' treachery.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', ''The Return''</ref> Others assisted [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee]] in stopping [[Tartarus]], the [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]], from activating [[Halo Array|Halo]] [[Installation 05]] and therefore killing all sentient life in the galaxy.<ref> '''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Great Journey]]''</ref>


Following the Schism, many of the former Sangheili Honor Guardsmen found themselves isolated and purposeless, unwilling to ally with most of the [[Covenant remnants|remnant groups]] of the former Covenant. Some joined the [[Swords of Sanghelios]]. A few other Honor Guardsmen pledged allegiance to the [[Banished]], specifically Shipmaster [[Let 'Volir]] who served [[Atriox]] in an unconventional arrangement, seeing opportunity in the service of the powerful mercenary organization. Evoking the traditions and accomplishments of their predecessors and using re-purposed ceremonial equipment of the old Covenant Honor Guard, these Honor Guardsmen are skilled swordsmen who match the Covenant's Honor Guard in fighting prowess.<ref>[http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/9-canon-fodder-and-random-lore-chat/?do=findComment&comment=217240 '''Youtuber Blitz Cards''']</ref>
Following the defeat of the Covenant, many of the former Sangheili Honor Guardsmen found themselves isolated and purposeless, unwilling to ally with most of the [[Covenant remnants|remnant groups]] of the former Covenant. Some joined the [[Swords of Sanghelios]]. A few other Honor Guardsmen pledged allegiance to the [[Banished]], specifically Shipmaster [[Let 'Volir]] who served [[Atriox]] in an unconventional arrangement, seeing opportunity in the service of the powerful mercenary organization. Evoking the traditions and accomplishments of their predecessors and using re-purposed ceremonial equipment of the old Covenant Honor Guard, these Honor Guardsmen are skilled swordsmen who match the Covenant's Honor Guard in fighting prowess.<ref>[http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/9-canon-fodder-and-random-lore-chat/?do=findComment&comment=217240 '''Youtuber Blitz Cards''']</ref>


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