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For a time, the Servants' headquarters was a [[Forerunner]] structure known as the [[Temple of the Abiding Truth]], located in the city-state of [[Ontom]]. The Servants converted their temple into a weapons cache and base of operations during their rebellion against Thel 'Vadam. After the [[Siege at Kolaar]], the Servants fled to the former human colony of [[New Llanelli]] and established a new base of operations in a ruined [[city]]. | For a time, the Servants' headquarters was a [[Forerunner]] structure known as the [[Temple of the Abiding Truth]], located in the city-state of [[Ontom]]. The Servants converted their temple into a weapons cache and base of operations during their rebellion against Thel 'Vadam. After the [[Siege at Kolaar]], the Servants fled to the former human colony of [[New Llanelli]] and established a new base of operations in a ruined [[city]]. | ||
[[Avu Med 'Telcam]], known as "the Bishop" by ONI forces, was the leader and main representative for the Servants of the Abiding Truth until [[2558]]. | [[Avu Med 'Telcam]], known as "the Bishop" by ONI forces, was the leader and main representative for the Servants of the Abiding Truth until [[2558]].{{Ref/Reuse|Excerpt}}<ref name="tfs">'''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''', ''[[Knight Takes Bishop]]''</ref> He was later replaced by [[Dural 'Mdama]]<ref name="LoO">''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]''</ref> following 'Telcam's [[Assassination of Avu Med 'Telcam|assassination]] at the hands of [[SPARTAN-G059]] once 'Telcam was no longer useful to ONI.<ref>''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'' - ''[[Knight Takes Bishop]]''</ref> | ||
With the destruction of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] and the start of the [[Created conflict]], the Servants of the Abiding Truth were left as one of the most powerful [[Covenant remnants]] still active. Under Dural's leadership, they [[Second Onyx conflict|attacked]] the [[Sarcophagus]] [[shield world]] and battled for control of it with the occupying joint UNSC-[[Swords of Sanghelios]] forces while also taking refuge from the [[Created]]. | With the destruction of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] and the start of the [[Created conflict]], the Servants of the Abiding Truth were left as one of the most powerful [[Covenant remnants]] still active. Under Dural's leadership, they [[Second Onyx conflict|attacked]] the [[Sarcophagus]] [[shield world]] and battled for control of it with the occupying joint UNSC-[[Swords of Sanghelios]] forces while also taking refuge from the [[Created]].{{Ref/Reuse|LoO}} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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By the [[Battle of Requiem]] the Servants of the Abiding Truth had refused to join [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] even after suffering great losses at the hands of the [[Swords of Sanghelios]]. 'Mdama himself was unaware that his son [[Dural 'Mdama]], now known only as the Pale Blade, had risen to become a leading member of the Servants, working directly under 'Telcam.<ref name="Mythos">'''[[Halo Mythos]]''', ''page 178''</ref> | By the [[Battle of Requiem]] the Servants of the Abiding Truth had refused to join [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] even after suffering great losses at the hands of the [[Swords of Sanghelios]]. 'Mdama himself was unaware that his son [[Dural 'Mdama]], now known only as the Pale Blade, had risen to become a leading member of the Servants, working directly under 'Telcam.<ref name="Mythos">'''[[Halo Mythos]]''', ''page 178''</ref> | ||
Several months later, on January 21, [[2558]], the Servants of the Abiding Truth were dealt a crushing blow when Avu Med 'Telcam and two of his ranking commanders were [[Assassination of Avu Med 'Telcam|assassinated]]. 'Telcam had outserved his usefulness to ONI and was dispatched on New Llanelli by a lone Spartan, [[SPARTAN-G059]]. Although the [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan-III]] assassin claimed the life of the Servants' leader, her secondary target, Avu Med 'Telcam's protege: Dural 'Mdama, was not present during the attack and lived on. | Several months later, on January 21, [[2558]], the Servants of the Abiding Truth were dealt a crushing blow when Avu Med 'Telcam and two of his ranking commanders were [[Assassination of Avu Med 'Telcam|assassinated]]. 'Telcam had outserved his usefulness to ONI and was dispatched on New Llanelli by a lone Spartan, [[SPARTAN-G059]]. Although the [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan-III]] assassin claimed the life of the Servants' leader, her secondary target, Avu Med 'Telcam's protege: Dural 'Mdama, was not present during the attack and lived on.{{Ref/Reuse|tfs}} | ||
Under the guidance of Dural 'Mdama, the Abiding Truth soon [[Second Onyx conflict|struck back]] at the UNSC and its Sangheili allies, infiltrating the Forerunner [[Dyson sphere]] at the former site of [[Onyx]] and endangering the scientific community inhabiting inside.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/golden-clouds '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Community Update - Golden Clouds'']</ref> After [[Sarcophagus]] was returned to its [[slipspace bubble]] for protection from the [[Created conflict]] and with the news that [[Jul 'Mdama]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|his Covenant]] were gone, the Servants retreated to the [[planet]] [[Mackintosh]] which had been pulled into the slipspace bubble as well and which contained a Forerunner warship of unknown class and the supplies needed for them to bide their time until they could strike back. | Under the guidance of Dural 'Mdama, the Abiding Truth soon [[Second Onyx conflict|struck back]] at the UNSC and its Sangheili allies, infiltrating the Forerunner [[Dyson sphere]] at the former site of [[Onyx]] and endangering the scientific community inhabiting inside.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/golden-clouds '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Community Update - Golden Clouds'']</ref> After [[Sarcophagus]] was returned to its [[slipspace bubble]] for protection from the [[Created conflict]] and with the news that [[Jul 'Mdama]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|his Covenant]] were gone, the Servants retreated to the [[planet]] [[Mackintosh]] which had been pulled into the slipspace bubble as well and which contained a Forerunner warship of unknown class and the supplies needed for them to bide their time until they could strike back.{{Ref/Reuse|LoO}} | ||
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Following the collapse of the [[Covenant]] empire, the Abiding Truth had begun stockpiling firearms and stealing former Covenant vehicles. | Following the collapse of the [[Covenant]] empire, the Abiding Truth had begun stockpiling firearms and stealing former Covenant vehicles.{{Ref/Reuse|gl95}} The Servants of Abiding Truth, being an insurgent group, are not properly equipped to be a stand out military and make use of any material they can find. The Servants are known to utilize the [[Type-25 plasma rifle]] and the [[Type-25 plasma pistol]] as their main weapons. By [[2553]], a majority of the Abiding Truth's weapons were supplied by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s [[Kilo-Five]].<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 21''</ref> The Servants have been also seen using [[Type-26 Wraith]]s and [[Type-32 Ghost]]s as part of their vehicular ground forces, as well as the [[Type-48 Revenant]]. The [[Type-46 Spectre]] also serves as a troop transport and anti-infantry vehicle.<ref name="ttw133">'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 133''</ref> The [[Type-26 Banshee]] is the group's primary ground support aircraft and a number of [[Type-25 Spirit]] and [[Type-52 Phantom]] dropships have been used as troop transports and attack craft, albeit limited.{{Ref/Reuse|ttw133}}<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 93''</ref> | ||
The faction has also made use of several older Covenant models as part of their aircraft, such as the old [[Tarasque heavy fighter]].<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 116''</ref> Many other vehicles have also been utilized as part of their assault force. 'Telcam was known to use several vehicles when traveling across [[Sanghelios]] and [[New Llanelli]], including a [[Kig-Yar shuttle]].<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 255''</ref> The group's fleet consists of at least five [[Covenant frigate|frigates]] and at least one [[Covenant destroyer|destroyer]].<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 295''</ref> The group itself is mainly made up of thousands religious fanatics and true believers and have gained support from several other loyalist keeps, though they may not share their religious view.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 173''</ref> In the aftermath of the assault on [[Vadam]], the Servants of Abiding Truth only had three frigates left on New Llanelli.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 333'' (''"But three made it out, and that's a good result."'')</ref> | The faction has also made use of several older Covenant models as part of their aircraft, such as the old [[Tarasque heavy fighter]].<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 116''</ref> Many other vehicles have also been utilized as part of their assault force. 'Telcam was known to use several vehicles when traveling across [[Sanghelios]] and [[New Llanelli]], including a [[Kig-Yar shuttle]].<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 255''</ref> The group's fleet consists of at least five [[Covenant frigate|frigates]] and at least one [[Covenant destroyer|destroyer]].<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 295''</ref> The group itself is mainly made up of thousands religious fanatics and true believers and have gained support from several other loyalist keeps, though they may not share their religious view.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 173''</ref> In the aftermath of the assault on [[Vadam]], the Servants of Abiding Truth only had three frigates left on New Llanelli.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 333'' (''"But three made it out, and that's a good result."'')</ref> | ||