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During the [[Human-Covenant War]], Stolt served with the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|military]]. He participated in numerous battles throughout the war and survived encounters with [[human]] soldiers that saw the deaths of many of his fellow Unggoy. At some point, Stolt had a chance encounter with a [[SPARTAN programs|Spartan]] supersoldier. The Unggoy was able to grievously wound the human, forcing the Spartan to retreat. Stolt was one of the few Unggoy within the Covenant to become a [[Unggoy Ranger|Ranger]] and most [[Sangheili]] initially doubted Stolt's skills, regarding him as mere cannon fodder. However, Stolt proved able to best any Sangheili that sparred with him. By the time of the [[Great Schism]], Stolt served aboard the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'', recently captured by [[Shipmaster]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]]. Upon learning of his various accomplishments, Stolt gained the respect of 'Vadum. Following the end of the Covenant War, Stolt had been given command of the Rangers contingent aboard ''Shadow of Intent'', a decision that even 'Vadum's orthodox second-in-command [[Blademaster]] [[Vul 'Soran]] agreed with. Stolt was the only Unggoy—and non-Sangheili—stationed aboard the carrier.{{Ref/Reuse|soi26}}

In [[2553]], ''Shadow of Intent'' traveled to the Sangheili [[Sangheili colonies|frontier colony]] of [[Rahnelo]] to assist the planet's residents after they were [[Attack on Rahnelo|attacked]] by {{Class|CRS|light cruiser}} ''[[Spear of Light]]''. After learning that the assault was led by [[San'Shyuum]] [[Prelate]] [[Tem'Bhetek]], 'Vadum and the crew of ''Shadow of Intent'' became determined to stop him. 'Vadum sought advice from Stolt, who believed that they needed all the help they could get to defeat the Prelate, and he agreed that it was wise to accept [[Tul 'Juran]]'s request to enlist with the crew—despite the traditional gender restrictions employed by the Sangheili and 'Soran's reluctance—to allow her to enact revenge against Tem.{{Ref/Reuse|soi26}} After Tem attacked [[Duraan]], ''Shadow of Intent'' embarked to the planet to aid its residents, where the carrier [[Ambush at Duraan|engaged]] ''Spear of Light'' over the planet.<ref name="soi42">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''pages 42'' (Google Play edition)</ref> After a brief skirmish over the planet, Tem and fifty Jiralhanae abandoned their cruiser in [[Covenant escape pod|escape pods]] and [[Boarding|boarded]] the assault carrier. As the Prelate and his warriors attempted to take control of ''Shadow of Intent'', they encountered 'Juran and a [[lance]] of Rangers led by Stolt. Tem and a handful of Jiralhanae attempted to escape the firefight to kill 'Vadum and take control of ''Shadow of Intent'' at its bridge, but they were pursued by Stolt, 'Juran, and four Rangers pursued the Prelate. They caught up with him just as he was met by 'Vadum and 'Soran at the carrier's primary [[gravity lift]]. 'Juran and 'Vadum dueled Tem and quickly outmatched the Prelate, while Stolt, 'Soran, and the Sangheili Rangers engaged the Jiralhanae, with Stolt leaping onto the back of one and strangling it. Tem attempted to flee but he was knocked unconscious by 'Soran and Stolt.<ref name="soi53">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''pages 53-62'' (Google Play edition)</ref> After 'Vadum interrogated Tem and the surviving Jiralhanae aboard the ship killed, he learned that the Prelate was working with the [[Boru'a'Neem|Minister of Preparation]] and the two planned to use [[Prototype Halo installation|a superweapon]] to eradicate the populations of [[Sanghelios]] and the core worlds, and eventually dismantle Sangheili society. 'Vadum decided to lead a small team of volunteers to the installation to destroy it, while sending the rest of the crew to Duraan; Stolt, 'Juran, and 'Soran were among those that agreed to carryout the mission.<ref name="soi66">'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 66'' (Google Play edition)</ref>

''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' author [[Joseph Staten]] imagined Stolt as more muscular than a standard Unggoy, with a reserved personality. He described Stolt as "The kind of Unggoy that any smart Sangheili wouldn't want to meet in a dark alley at night". His name, Stolt, is a play on the word "stolid."<ref>[https://twitter.com/joestaten/status/1242930356799459330 ''Joseph Staten on Twitter'':] ''Very cool! I imagined him being taller and more "muscular" than ordinary grunts, with a very reserved personality. The kind of Unggoy that any smart Sangheili  wouldn't want to meet in a dark alley at night, if you know what I mean. His name, Stolt, is word-play on "stolid."''</ref>