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'''Honor Guardsman''' is a [[Covenant]] [[Sangheili]] position formerly in the [[Covenant Honor Guard]] and later in select [[Covenant remnants|splinter factions]] of the hegemony. Within the Covenant, the Honor Guardsmen served as elite protectors to the [[San'Shyuum|Prophets]], particularly the [[Hierarchs]].<ref name="sacred"/><ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 381''</ref><ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 95''</ref>
'''Honor Guardsman''' is a [[Covenant]] [[Sangheili]] position formerly in the [[Covenant Honor Guard]] and later in select [[Covenant remnants|splinter factions]] of the hegemony. Within the Covenant, the Honor Guardsmen served as elite protectors to the [[San'Shyuum|Prophets]], particularly the [[Hierarchs]].<ref name="sacred"/><ref>''Halo: Contact Harvest'', p. 381</ref><ref name="EVG">''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 95</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
{{Quote|The Sangheili honor guard was always vigilant and almost inert when at peace. One never had to worry about what a Sangheili might do any more than one worried if the stars would come out at night.|The [[Minister of Discovery]] remarking on the stoic nature of the honor guard<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[Wages of Sin]]", ''page 297''</ref>}}
{{Quote|The Sangheili honor guard was always vigilant and almost inert when at peace. One never had to worry about what a Sangheili might do any more than one worried if the stars would come out at night.|The [[Minister of Discovery]] remarking on the stoic nature of the honor guard<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'', "[[Wages of Sin]]", p. 297</ref>}}
   
   
Honor Guardsmen were among the most skilled of all Sangheili warriors and were hand-picked for the duty of protecting the High Prophets and other high-ranking officials in the Covenant [[High Council]]. The [[Light of Sanghelios|Lights of Sanghelios]] were a revered elite unit among the Sangheili Honor Guard.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 153''</ref>
Honor Guardsmen were among the most skilled of all Sangheili warriors and were hand-picked for the duty of protecting the High Prophets and other high-ranking officials in the Covenant [[High Council]]. The [[Light of Sanghelios|Lights of Sanghelios]] were a revered elite unit among the Sangheili Honor Guard.<ref>''Halo: Contact Harvest'', p. 153</ref>


Honor Guardsmen in service to the [[Honor Guard of the Covenant]] wore highly ornate [[Sangheili harness|armor]], colored in a combination of glowing red and orange. It featured jutting spikes and pauldrons, though they sometimes wore non-ceremonial armor for the sake of practicality.<ref name="EVG"/><ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign levels [[Scarab (level)|''Scarab'']], [[Shield World (level)|''Shield World'']], and [[Beachhead (Halo Wars level)|''Beachhead'']]</ref><ref>'''Halo Legends''', ''The Babysitter''</ref> It is unknown how many Sangheili Honor Guardsmen were in service, though the [[Sanctum of the Hierarchs]] on ''[[High Charity]]'' could accommodate as many as three hundred.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 339''</ref>
Honor Guardsmen in service to the [[Honor Guard of the Covenant]] wore highly ornate [[Sangheili harness|armor]], colored in a combination of glowing red and orange. It featured jutting spikes and pauldrons, though they sometimes wore non-ceremonial armor for the sake of practicality.<ref name="EVG"/><ref>''Halo Wars'', campaign levels [[Scarab (level)|Scarab]], [[Shield World (level)|Shield World]], and [[Beachhead (Halo Wars level)|Beachhead]]</ref><ref>''Halo Legends'', The Babysitter</ref> It is unknown how many Sangheili Honor Guardsmen were in service, though the [[Sanctum of the Hierarchs]] on ''[[High Charity]]'' could accommodate as many as three hundred.<ref>''Halo: First Strike'', p. 339</ref>


Honor Guardsmen were expected to immediately kill anyone who drew a weapon in the presence of a Hierarch,<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 341''</ref> though they might stand down should an [[Arbiter]] do so.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level ''Scarab''</ref> In addition, they kept order during important meetings within the High Council. Although the position was a great honor, it was seen by some Sangheili as a merely ceremonial duty and a way to silence those who were aware of the Hierarchs' duplicity.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=thesoundofsack '''Bungie.net''': ''The Tru7h About Co-Op in Halo 3'']</ref>
Honor Guardsmen were expected to immediately kill anyone who drew a weapon in the presence of a Hierarch,<ref>''Halo: The Cole Protocol'', p. 341</ref> though they might stand down should an [[Arbiter]] do so.<ref>''Halo Wars'', campaign level, [[Scarab (level)|Scarab]]</ref> In addition, they kept order during important meetings within the High Council. Although the position was a great honor, it was seen by some Sangheili as a merely ceremonial duty and a way to silence those who were aware of the Hierarchs' duplicity.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=thesoundofsack ''Bungie.net'': The Tru7h About Co-Op in Halo 3]</ref>
<ref> [[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]- Citadel Units</ref> Because one was expected to encounter little to no combat in the posting, select Sangheili were known to have even declined a place in the Honor Guard.<ref name="EVG"/>
<ref> [[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]- Citadel Units</ref> Because one was expected to encounter little to no combat in the posting, select Sangheili were known to have even declined a place in the Honor Guard.<ref name="EVG"/>


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===Great Schism===
===Great Schism===
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 defeat of the Covenant, many of the former Sangheili Honor Guardsmen found themselves isolated and purposeless. A few Honor Guardsmen unwilling to ally with most of the [[Covenant remnants|remnant groups]] of the former Covenant 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><ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref>
Following the defeat of the Covenant, many of the former Sangheili Honor Guardsmen found themselves isolated and purposeless. A few Honor Guardsmen unwilling to ally with most of the [[Covenant remnants|remnant groups]] of the former Covenant 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><ref name="HW2">''[[Halo Wars 2]]''</ref>
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==Sources==
==Sources==
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[[Category:Sangheili ranks and titles|Honor Guardsman]]
[[Category:Sangheili ranks and titles|Honor Guardsman]]

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This article is about Sangheili members of the Covenant Honor Guard. For other uses, see Honor Guard.
Sangheili Honor Guardsman
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Function:

Guarding important sites and individuals, usually the Prophets

Species:

Sangheili

Affiliation:

Notable individuals:

Orda Val 'Saham

 

"We have always been your protectors!"
— Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee talking to the Prophet of Truth[1]

Honor Guardsman is a Covenant Sangheili position formerly in the Covenant Honor Guard and later in select splinter factions of the hegemony. Within the Covenant, the Honor Guardsmen served as elite protectors to the Prophets, particularly the Hierarchs.[1][2][3]

Background

"The Sangheili honor guard was always vigilant and almost inert when at peace. One never had to worry about what a Sangheili might do any more than one worried if the stars would come out at night."
— The Minister of Discovery remarking on the stoic nature of the honor guard[4]

Honor Guardsmen were among the most skilled of all Sangheili warriors and were hand-picked for the duty of protecting the High Prophets and other high-ranking officials in the Covenant High Council. The Lights of Sanghelios were a revered elite unit among the Sangheili Honor Guard.[5]

Honor Guardsmen in service to the Honor Guard of the Covenant wore highly ornate armor, colored in a combination of glowing red and orange. It featured jutting spikes and pauldrons, though they sometimes wore non-ceremonial armor for the sake of practicality.[3][6][7] It is unknown how many Sangheili Honor Guardsmen were in service, though the Sanctum of the Hierarchs on High Charity could accommodate as many as three hundred.[8]

Honor Guardsmen were expected to immediately kill anyone who drew a weapon in the presence of a Hierarch,[9] though they might stand down should an Arbiter do so.[10] In addition, they kept order during important meetings within the High Council. Although the position was a great honor, it was seen by some Sangheili as a merely ceremonial duty and a way to silence those who were aware of the Hierarchs' duplicity.[11] [12] Because one was expected to encounter little to no combat in the posting, select Sangheili were known to have even declined a place in the Honor Guard.[3]

The Sangheili Honor Guardsmen were likely instated soon after the signing of the Writ of Union, which led to the establishment of the Covenant. For thousands of years, the Sangheili protected the Hierarchs and the other Prophets according to the Writ's strictures.[1]

Great Schism

After the death of the Prophet of Regret during the Ninth Age of Reclamation in November 2552, the Prophets of Truth and 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.[13] Some of the Honor Guardsmen killed themselves after learning of the Prophets' treachery.[14] Others assisted Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee in stopping Tartarus, the Chieftain of the Jiralhanae, from activating Halo Installation 05 and therefore killing all sentient life in the galaxy.[15]

Following the defeat of the Covenant, many of the former Sangheili Honor Guardsmen found themselves isolated and purposeless. A few Honor Guardsmen unwilling to ally with most of the remnant groups of the former Covenant 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.[16][17]

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Gallery

  • A Sangheili Honor Guardsman in Halo 2.

    A Sangheili Honor Guardsman in Halo 2.

  • A Sangheili Honor Guardsman with an energy sword in Halo 2

    A Sangheili Honor Guardsman with an energy sword in Halo 2

  • A Honor Guard in Halo 2.

    A Honor Guard in Halo 2.

  • A Honor Guard in Halo 2.

    A Honor Guard in Halo 2.

  • A procession of Sangheili Honor Guardsmen.

    A procession of Sangheili Honor Guardsmen.

  • Sangheili Honor Guardsmen during the judgment of Thel 'Vadamee.

    Sangheili Honor Guardsmen during the judgment of Thel 'Vadamee.

  • Honor Guardsmen in non-ceremonial armor protecting the High Prophet of Regret in Halo Wars.

    Honor Guardsmen in non-ceremonial armor protecting the High Prophet of Regret in Halo Wars.

  • A render of a Sangheili Honor Guardsman in Halo Wars.

    A render of a Sangheili Honor Guardsman in Halo Wars.

  • In-game closeup of Honor Guardsman in Halo Wars.

    In-game closeup of Honor Guardsman in Halo Wars.

  • Honor Guardsman idle animation

    Honor Guardsman idle animation

  • A group of Guardsman

    A group of Guardsman

  • Concept art of the the Sangheili Honor Guards in The Babysitter.

    Concept art of the the Sangheili Honor Guards in The Babysitter.

  • Honor Guardsmen aboard the Fleet of Righteous Vigilance's flagship in The Return.

    Honor Guardsmen aboard the Fleet of Righteous Vigilance's flagship in The Return.

  • A model of a Sangheili Honor Guardsman in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    A model of a Sangheili Honor Guardsman in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • An Honor Guardsman aboard High Charity.

    An Honor Guardsman aboard High Charity.

  • John-117 engaging a Sangheili Honor Guardsman.

    John-117 engaging a Sangheili Honor Guardsman.

  • Two Sangheili Honor Guardsmen.

    Two Sangheili Honor Guardsmen.

  • An Honor Guard on High Charity.

    An Honor Guard on High Charity.

  • An Honor Guard with an energy sword.

    An Honor Guard with an energy sword.

  • An Honor Guard with a carbine.

    An Honor Guard with a carbine.

  • Honor Guardsmen stand guard in the High Council Chamber before the Prophets.

    Honor Guardsmen stand guard in the High Council Chamber before the Prophets.

  • Honor Guardsmen line the entrance to the Sanctum of the Hierarchs.

    Honor Guardsmen line the entrance to the Sanctum of the Hierarchs.

  • A pair of Honor Guardsmen at Regret's side aboard the Solemn Penance.

    A pair of Honor Guardsmen at Regret's side aboard the Solemn Penance.

  • Concept art of a Banished Honor Guard for Halo Wars 2.

    Concept art of a Banished Honor Guard for Halo Wars 2.

  • Blitz card of a Banished Honor Guardsmen in Halo Wars 2.

    Blitz card of a Banished Honor Guardsmen in Halo Wars 2.

  • A Banished Honor Guard kills two Sangheili Rangers.

    A Banished Honor Guard kills two Sangheili Rangers.

  • An Honor Guardsman

    An Honor Guardsman

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Halo 2, campaign level, Sacred Icon
  2. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, p. 381
  3. ^ a b c Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 95
  4. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, "Wages of Sin", p. 297
  5. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, p. 153
  6. ^ Halo Wars, campaign levels Scarab, Shield World, and Beachhead
  7. ^ Halo Legends, The Babysitter
  8. ^ Halo: First Strike, p. 339
  9. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, p. 341
  10. ^ Halo Wars, campaign level, Scarab
  11. ^ Bungie.net: The Tru7h About Co-Op in Halo 3
  12. ^ Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide- Citadel Units
  13. ^ Halo 2, campaign level, Sacred Icon
  14. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, The Return
  15. ^ Halo 2, campaign level, The Great Journey
  16. ^ Youtuber: Blitz Cards
  17. ^ Halo Wars 2

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