Covenant Empire

> "From the ashes of the Halo's fire, shall the Covenant rise anew - stronger, united, and evermore devoted to our holy cause."
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> ―High Prophet of Truth"

## Faction Information

The Covenant Empire, is a vast theocratic alliance of alien species that spans across multiple galaxies. The Covenant is united by a religious belief system centered around the worship of the Forerunners, an ancient and technologically advanced civilization. Led by the San'Shyuum, who serve as the Hierarchs and hold the highest religious and political authority, the Covenant is a formidable military force that seeks to activate the Halo Array, a network of superweapons capable of galactic destruction, in pursuit of their "Great Journey."

The Covenant is known for its hierarchical structure, with different species serving in distinct roles within their society. The Sangheili, also known as the Elites, are the warrior class and form the backbone of the Covenant military. The Jiralhanae, or Brutes, serve as enforcers and enslave other species, while the Grunts, Jackals, and Drones fulfill various support roles. The Covenant's zealous religious beliefs and technological prowess are demonstrated through their advanced weaponry, formidable warships, and fanatical devotion to the Hierarchs. However, internal power struggles, disagreements, and conflicts within the Covenant have led to fractures in their empire, leading to periods of civil war and instability. The Covenant Empire's complex interplay of religion, politics, and warfare shapes their history and their interactions with other species.

## Faction History

The Covenant traces its origins back to the discovery of the Forerunners, an ancient and advanced civilization, by a group of alien species known as the San'Shyuum. Inspired by their religious beliefs, the San'Shyuum formed the Covenant, a powerful military and religious organization dedicated to the pursuit of the "Great Journey," which they believed would lead them to transcendence.

The Covenant's history is marked by periods of conquest and expansion, as they sought to obtain Forerunner artifacts and technology. Their zeal for their faith and their belief in the divine right to wield Forerunner technology led them to wage wars of conquest against other species, including humanity. The Covenant encountered humanity in the 26th century and initiated a brutal war known as the Human-Covenant War, seeking to eradicate humanity as they considered it a threat to their religious beliefs.

## Military

The Covenant military, as portrayed in the Halo universe, is a highly organized and formidable force that serves the Covenant Empire's religious and political agenda. Comprised of various alien species, the Covenant military is structured and led by the Sangheili, also known as the Elites. The Elites are the elite warriors of the Covenant, revered for their martial prowess and tactical expertise.

The Covenant military boasts advanced technology, including energy-based weapons, powerful warships, and advanced armor. The Covenant's military doctrine is centered around their religious belief in the Great Journey, which drives them to fervently seek out and activate Forerunner technology. The Covenant military is known for its coordinated and disciplined combat tactics, utilizing combined arms strategies with infantry, armor, and air support. The Covenant also utilizes other species, such as the Jiralhanae (Brutes), Unggoy (Grunts), and Kig-Yar (Jackals), in various roles within their military hierarchy. Each species has its unique strengths and capabilities, contributing to the overall might of the Covenant military. However, the Covenant military also faces challenges such as internal power struggles and infighting.

## Notable Members

* High Prophet of Truth
* High Prophet of Mercy
* High Prophet of Regret
* Xytan 'Jar Wattinree
* Thel' Vadamee
* Rtas' Vadumee

## Trivia

* The Covenant Empire is led by REMNANT\_OPFOR