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{{quote|Who would doubt the Prophets? What have they foretold that has not come to pass?|[[Prophet of Truth]]}} |
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'''San 'Shyuum''' (Latin ''Perfidia vermis'', meaning "Worms of Treachery"[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=865756 HBO Forums]), also known as '''Prophets''' by the [[humans]], are a mammal-like species who are the leadership caste within the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] and one of the more mysterious member races of the hegemony. Prophets appear to exert complete control over religious and political affairs, fulfilling their role as leaders. Prophets enforce a misguided theology based on the false belief that firing the [[Halo Array]] will start the [[Great Journey]], transcending them into a god-like status. Although physically frail compared to other Covenant species, they wield near absolute power over the Covenant. They have a strong religious importance throughout the Covenant. |
'''San 'Shyuum''' (Latin ''Perfidia vermis'', meaning "Worms of Treachery"[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=865756 HBO Forums]), also known as '''Prophets''' by the [[humans]], are a mammal-like species who are the leadership caste within the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] and one of the more mysterious member races of the hegemony. Prophets appear to exert complete control over religious and political affairs, fulfilling their role as leaders. Prophets enforce a misguided theology based on the false belief that firing the [[Halo Array]] will start the [[Great Journey]], transcending them into a god-like status. Although physically frail compared to other Covenant species, they wield near absolute power over the Covenant. They have a strong religious importance throughout the Covenant. |
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==Summary== |
==Summary== |
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The San'Shyuum are the religious leaders and commanding caste of the Covenant hierarchy. They hold a vital position in the Covenant because they are responsible for studying the holy [[Forerunner]] artifacts and using them to develop new technologies, and also because they keep order in the Covenant. They are an integral part of the Covenant [[High Council]], formerly sharing this responsibility with the [[Elites]] and later the Jiralhanae. At any given time, the covenant is headed by a triumvirate of Prophets. The Prophet triumvirates known in recent years were Obligation, Tolerance and Restraint, and most recently Truth, Mercy and Regret, all of whom are now deceased. Regret was killed by the [[Master Chief]] on [[Delta Halo]], Mercy by the [[Flood]] on ''High Charity'', and Truth by [[Thel 'Vadam]] in the Citadel on the [[Ark]]. |
The San'Shyuum are the religious leaders and commanding caste of the Covenant hierarchy. They hold a vital position in the Covenant because they are responsible for studying the holy [[Forerunner]] artifacts and using them to develop new technologies, and also because they keep order in the Covenant. They are an integral part of the Covenant [[High Council]], formerly sharing this responsibility with the [[Elites]] and later the Jiralhanae. At any given time, the covenant is headed by a triumvirate of Prophets. The Prophet triumvirates known in recent years were Obligation, Tolerance and Restraint, and most recently Truth, Mercy and Regret, all of whom are now deceased. Regret was killed by the [[Master Chief]] on [[Delta Halo]], Mercy by the [[Flood]] on ''High Charity'', and Truth by [[Thel 'Vadam]] in the Citadel on the [[Ark]]. |
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Prophets are extremely frail, possibly due to being adapted for a low-gravity environment, or due to age, or a combination of both. The supplemental book incorporated in the ''[[Halo 3]] Collector's'' and ''Legendary Edition'' suggests that inbreeding and a lack of concern for physical health, perhaps superseded by the single-minded desire to achieve "trans-sentience" (Also known as the "Great Journey"), is probably responsible for this outcome.
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Prophets are extremely frail, possibly due to being adapted for a low-gravity environment, or due to age, or a combination of both. The supplemental book incorporated in the ''[[Halo 3]] Collector's'' and ''Legendary Edition'' suggests that inbreeding and a lack of concern for physical health, perhaps superseded by the single-minded desire to achieve "trans-sentience" (Also known as the "Great Journey"), is probably responsible for this outcome.
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It is known that they claim to have evolved on a former colony of an ancient race called the [[Forerunners]] ''[[Conversations from the Universe]]'' which the Covenant revere as their gods. Prophets derive their legitimacy as leaders as well as their colloquial names from this connection. According to the Prophets their world was destroyed some 3200 years ago before the events of ''Halo 3'' (approx. 648 BCE) as the result of a natural stellar collapse; and because of this they have since elected to make their home on the mobile-planetoid ''High Charity'' . It is also known that they waged a fierce and bloody war against the [[Elites]] at some point, halted only by their realization that war would never come to an end. . The two races united to learn their secrets, forming a mutually beneficial arrangement that would eventually become the Covenant, although they usually see themselves above the Elites. The Elites would become the protectors of the Prophets while the Prophets would dedicate themselves to studying their "[[Forerunner|gods]]" and learning the secrets behind the [[Great Journey|"ascension"]] they left on.''[[Halo 2]]''
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It is known that they claim to have evolved on a former colony of an ancient race called the [[Forerunners]] ''[[Conversations from the Universe]]'' which the Covenant revere as their gods. Prophets derive their legitimacy as leaders as well as their colloquial names from this connection. According to the Prophets their world was destroyed some 3200 years ago before the events of ''Halo 3'' (approx. 648 BCE) as the result of a natural stellar collapse; and because of this they have since elected to make their home on the mobile-planetoid ''High Charity'' . It is also known that they waged a fierce and bloody war against the [[Elites]] at some point, halted only by their realization that war would never come to an end. . The two races united to learn their secrets, forming a mutually beneficial arrangement that would eventually become the Covenant, although they usually see themselves above the Elites. The Elites would become the protectors of the Prophets while the Prophets would dedicate themselves to studying their "[[Forerunner|gods]]" and learning the secrets behind the [[Great Journey|"ascension"]] they left on.''[[Halo 2]]''
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[[Image:Cov Truth.jpg|220px|right|thumb|[[High Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]], the main Prophet and one of the antagonists of the ''Halo'' series]] |
[[Image:Cov Truth.jpg|220px|right|thumb|[[High Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]], the main Prophet and one of the antagonists of the ''Halo'' series]] |
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===Anatomy and Physiology=== |
===Anatomy and Physiology=== |
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[[Image:ProphetofRegret.jpg|thumb|200px|right|The [[Prophet of Regret]].]]
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While little is known of the San 'Shyuum homeworld, it is known that its gravity was quite lower than Earth's.''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', Page 258 Because of this, and their status of political figureheads who perform little physical work, most Prophets are physically frail creatures, preferring to move around using anti-gravity technology. A life of physical inactivity leaves most if not all Prophets withered and weak. They are capable of moving unaided, however: In the ''Halo 3'' level ''[[The Covenant (Level)|The Covenant]]'', the Prophet of Truth is seen walking for a short amount of time. |
While little is known of the San 'Shyuum homeworld, it is known that its gravity was quite lower than Earth's.''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', Page 258 Because of this, and their status of political figureheads who perform little physical work, most Prophets are physically frail creatures, preferring to move around using anti-gravity technology. A life of physical inactivity leaves most if not all Prophets withered and weak. They are capable of moving unaided, however: In the ''Halo 3'' level ''[[The Covenant (Level)|The Covenant]]'', the Prophet of Truth is seen walking for a short amount of time. |
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