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The '''Swords of Sanghelios'''<ref name="Mythos144"/> is an alliance of [[Sangheili]] [[keep]]s and the preeminent governing body on [[Sanghelios]], as well as most [[Sangheili colonies]]. Originally an ancient Sangheili order, the Swords of Sanghelios was reinstated in the aftermath of the [[Great Schism]] by the latest [[Arbiter]] and the organization's leader, [[Thel 'Vadam]].<ref name="waypoint-thel">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/arbiter-thel-vadam '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Arbiter Thel 'Vadam'']</ref><ref name="hwp sangheili">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/sangheili '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Sangheili'']</ref><ref name="hwp sos">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/swords-of-sanghelios '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Swords of Sanghelios'']</ref> Individual members of the faction identify themselves with the title '''Sword of Sanghelios'''.<ref name="soslevel">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level ''[[Swords of Sanghelios (level)|Swords of Sanghelios]]''</ref>
The '''Swords of Sanghelios'''<ref name="Mythos144"/> is an alliance of [[Sangheili]] [[keep]]s and the preeminent governing body on [[Sanghelios]], as well as most [[Sangheili colonies]]. Originally an ancient Sangheili order, the Swords of Sanghelios was reinstated in the aftermath of the [[Great Schism]] by the latest [[Arbiter]] and the organization's leader, [[Thel 'Vadam]].<ref name="waypoint-thel">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/arbiter-thel-vadam '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Arbiter Thel 'Vadam'']</ref><ref name="hwp sangheili">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/sangheili '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Sangheili'']</ref><ref name="hwp sos">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/swords-of-sanghelios '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Swords of Sanghelios'']</ref> Individual members of the faction identify themselves with the title '''Sword of Sanghelios'''.<ref name="soslevel">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level ''[[Swords of Sanghelios (level)|Swords of Sanghelios]]''</ref>


The Sangheili initially lacked organization after being cast out of the Covenant, leading various groups of [[Covenant separatists]]. [[Shipmaster]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]] led a significant number of their [[Fleet of Retribution|forces]] in the deciding battles of the war,<ref name="floodgate">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Floodgate]]''</ref> although Thel 'Vadam would not formally establish the Swords until after the war's end.<ref name="glasslands">'''Halo: Glasslands'''</ref> After the Covenant's defeat, the Sangheili-led groups would [[Covenant remnants|split off into various different factions]], with the Arbiter and his policy of cooperating with humanity retaining a small following. However, the majority Sangheili disagreed with his ideals, planning to overthrow the Arbiter and rise against humanity.
The Sangheili initially lacked organization after being cast out of the Covenant, leading various groups of [[Covenant separatists]]. [[Shipmaster]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]] led a significant number of their [[Fleet of Retribution|forces]] in the deciding battles of the war,<ref name="floodgate">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Floodgate]]''</ref> although Thel 'Vadam would not formally establish the Swords until after the war's end.<ref name="glasslands">'''Halo: Glasslands'''</ref> After the Covenant's defeat, the Sangheili-led groups would [[Covenant remnants|split off into various different factions]], with the Arbiter and his policy of cooperating with humanity retaining a solid following. However, many Sangheili disagreed with his ideals, planning to overthrow the Arbiter and rise against humanity.


In the wake of the Covenant War, the Swords of Sanghelios are mistakenly viewed as representing the Sangheili on the whole in their diplomatic relations with humanity.<ref name="glasslands"/> Even though the Swords seek to distance themselves from the Covenant ideologically and culturally,<ref name="hwp sangheili"/> some humans have mistakenly referred to them as "the Covenant".<ref>'''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'''</ref> Most of their forces were killed in 2553 during the uprising of the Servants of the Abiding Truth, while their few ships were destroyed by the UNSC Port Stanley in orbit over Sanghelios, allowing the Servants of the Abiding Truth to escape. This left both the future of the Swords of Sanghelios, as well as any possibility of peaceful relations between humanity and the Sangheili very uncertain.
In the wake of the Covenant War, the Swords of Sanghelios are often viewed as representing the Sangheili on the whole in their diplomatic relations with humanity.<ref name="glasslands"/> Even though the Swords seek to distance themselves from the Covenant ideologically and culturally,<ref name="hwp sangheili"/> some humans have mistakenly referred to them as "the Covenant".<ref>'''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'''</ref>


== History ==
== History ==