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'''''Spear of Light''''' ([[Sangheili (language)|Sangheili]]: ''Kel 'Darsam Silket'') is a {{Class|CRS|light cruiser}} that was commanded by [[Prelate]] [[Tem'Bhetek]]. The cruiser was originally in service with the [[Covenant]], and was later used by the Prelate to launch attacks on [[Sangheili colonies]].<ref name="soi45"/> | '''''Spear of Light''''' ([[Sangheili (language)|Sangheili]]: ''Kel 'Darsam Silket'') is a {{Class|CRS|light cruiser}} that was commanded by [[Prelate]] [[Tem'Bhetek]]. The cruiser was originally in service with the [[Covenant]], and was later used by the Prelate to launch attacks on [[Sangheili colonies]].<ref name="soi45"/> | ||
The cruiser is named in reference to the [[ | The cruiser is named in reference to the [[ballad of Kel 'Darsam]], a [[Sangheili]] legend in which the demi-god Kel 'Darsam was killed by a spear before he was transformed into pure light by his father [[Urs]], the lord of all Sangheili gods.<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 64'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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===Post-Covenant War=== | ===Post-Covenant War=== | ||
{{Quote|A light cruiser. It bombed the port and bastion compounds, then it dropped its infantry…|[[Tul 'Juran]], after the attack on Rahnelo<ref name="soi19"/>}} | {{Quote|A light cruiser. It bombed the port and bastion compounds, then it dropped its infantry…|[[Tul 'Juran]], after the attack on Rahnelo<ref name="soi19"/>}} | ||
At some point, the Minister had the Prelate take ''Spear of Light'' to a Forerunner installation that contained a prototype [[Halo Array|Halo installation]]; this area of space had previously been restricted to most by Covenant leadership.<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 10'' (Google Play edition)</ref> The Minister tasked Tem with capturing ''Shadow of Intent'' to allow him to transport the ring to [[Sanghelios]] and give it enough power to eradicate all life on the planet, while giving the Prelate an opportunity for revenge on 'Vadum.<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 75'' (Google Play edition)</ref> To gain 'Vadum's attention, in [[2553]], ''Spear of Light'' [[Attack on Rahnelo|attacked]] the Sangheili [[Sangheili colonies|frontier colony]] of [[Rahnelo]]. Upon arriving at the planet, ''Spear of Light'' destroyed Rahnelo's [[spaceport]] and bastion compounds before the Prelate led Jiralhanae infantry to the planet's surface. While engaging the planet's residents, the Prelate captured [[Kaidon]] [[Tulum 'Juranai]] and his two eldest sons.<ref name="soi19"/> After the attack, ''Spear of Light'' and its crew returned to the Forerunner installation, where they executed their Sangheili prisoners by testing the ring's effects on them.<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 8'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | At some point, the Minister had the Prelate take ''Spear of Light'' to [[Prototype Halo installation|a Forerunner installation]] that contained a prototype [[Halo Array|Halo installation]]; this area of space had previously been restricted to most by Covenant leadership.<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 10'' (Google Play edition)</ref> The Minister tasked Tem with capturing ''Shadow of Intent'' to allow him to transport the ring to [[Sanghelios]] and give it enough power to eradicate all life on the planet, while giving the Prelate an opportunity for revenge on 'Vadum.<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 75'' (Google Play edition)</ref> To gain 'Vadum's attention, in [[2553]], ''Spear of Light'' [[Attack on Rahnelo|attacked]] the Sangheili [[Sangheili colonies|frontier colony]] of [[Rahnelo]]. Upon arriving at the planet, ''Spear of Light'' destroyed Rahnelo's [[spaceport]] and bastion compounds before the Prelate led Jiralhanae infantry to the planet's surface. While engaging the planet's residents, the Prelate captured [[Kaidon]] [[Tulum 'Juranai]] and his two eldest sons.<ref name="soi19"/> After the attack, ''Spear of Light'' and its crew returned to the Forerunner installation, where they executed their Sangheili prisoners by testing the ring's effects on them.<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 8'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||
Afterwards, ''Spear of Light'' traveled to Duraan and began attacking the settlements to lead ''Shadow of Intent'' to the system. After ''Shadow of Intent'' arrived in the system, ''Spear of Light'' promptly [[Orbital bombardment|bombarded]] the planet's largest settlement. Duraan's star drained the shields of both warships, but ''Spear of Light'' charged at the carrier as ''Shadow of Intent'' attempted to destroy the cruiser. Moving alongside of the carrier, Tem had the entire crew of ''Spear of Light'' abandon the cruiser to board ''Shadow of Intent'' by using the cruiser's [[Covenant escape pod|escape pods]].<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''pages 42-50'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Once aboard the carrier, the Prelate sought to take control of ''Shadow of Intent'' and eliminate 'Vadum, but all of the Jiralhanae crew were ultimately killed and Tem was captured and interrogated by 'Vadum.<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''pages 55-60'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | Afterwards, ''Spear of Light'' traveled to Duraan and began attacking the settlements to lead ''Shadow of Intent'' to the system. After ''Shadow of Intent'' arrived in the system, ''Spear of Light'' promptly [[Orbital bombardment|bombarded]] the planet's largest settlement. Duraan's star drained the shields of both warships, but ''Spear of Light'' charged at the carrier as ''Shadow of Intent'' attempted to destroy the cruiser. Moving alongside of the carrier, Tem had the entire crew of ''Spear of Light'' abandon the cruiser to board ''Shadow of Intent'' by using the cruiser's [[Covenant escape pod|escape pods]].<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''pages 42-50'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Once aboard the carrier, the Prelate sought to take control of ''Shadow of Intent'' and eliminate 'Vadum, but all of the Jiralhanae crew were ultimately killed and Tem was captured and interrogated by 'Vadum.<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''pages 55-60'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||