![]() Back on High Charity, Qurlom informs Mken of a new Ministry created by the Hierarchs-the Ministry of Anticipatory Security. As 'Crolon leaves, Ernicka expresses his fears that the Sangheili is treasonous. Meanwhile, on the shield world, Ussa and Ernicka speak to Salus 'Crolon who questions the use of Forerunner artifacts, believing them to be a possible danger and an affront to the gods. Afterwards, the San'Shyuum and Commissioners reconvene to discuss Ussa's escape. After identifying a Covenant spy within his group, Ussa and his allies leave Sanghelios for the shield world before the Covenant discovers them. Ussa 'Xellus returns to their hideout and speaks with Ernicka the Scar-Maker. Shortly after, Covenant fighters attacked the state and forced Ussa to lead the survivors to Nwari. Tersa 'Gunok recalls 'Xellus warning the state of Xellus' residents to not trust the San'Shyuum. Meanwhile, in the Nwari region located on Sanghelios' southern pole, the rest of the Xellus clan and its allies await Ussa's return. The monitor allows them to remain on the shield world, but demands to know their intents. The Sangheili arrive at the shield world and enter its interior, where they encounter the monitor of the installation, Enduring Bias. Eventually, the three Sangheili depart Creck and set course for the shield world. ![]() Despite Ussa's initial reluctance to work with the elderly Sangheili, 'Crecka claims that years ago he had discovered a Forerunner world containing advanced technology that would be useful in Ussa's attempt at overthrowing the San'Shyuum. 'Crecka reveals that he wishes to join their rebellion. When the two return to their vessel- Clan’s Blade-at a spaceport to leave the planet, they encounter 'Crecka. Meanwhile, on the Sangheili mining colony of Creck, Ussa 'Xellus and his mate, Sooln, are unsuccessful in their attempt to recruit new members into their rebellion against the Covenant. The Sangheili assure the San'Shyuum that they will eliminate the insurgency, but the Prophet of Inner Conviction remarks that even if 'Xellus and his clan are killed, the idea will live on to inspire others. The five discuss an ongoing Sangheili rebellion that is now being led by Ussa 'Xellus. They meet with the Sangheili Commissioners Viyo 'Griot and Loro 'Onkiyo. Years later, shortly after the establishment of the Covenant during the Age of Reconciliation, three San'Shyuum-the Ministers of Relative Reconciliation and Kindly Subjection, and Mken who is now the Prophet of Inner Conviction and Minister of Relic Safety-meet in the Conference Deck of the Forerunner Dreadnought in the Chamber of Decision. As the San'Shyuum are forced to attack the Sangheili through orbital bombardment with the Forerunner Dreadnought, Mken believes that he can use Ussa to create peace between the two species. During the battle, Mken takes notice to Ussa 'Xellus, a Sangheili field commander. San'Shyuum scientists desperately attempt to uncover Forerunner artifacts before Sangheili assault teams outnumber them. In a skirmish on Anvarl during the War of Beginnings, High Lord Mken 'Scre'ah'ben commands San'Shyuum Reformist forces on the planet. ![]() ![]() Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow. ![]() From an Elite splinter group rebelling against the Covenant during the time of its founding.to a brave Prophet caught in the machinations of the new leadership.to the root of the betrayal that would ultimately shatter the Covenant many years later, this is the untold chapter of the most unexpected heroes emerging from a realm filled with shocking treachery and ceaseless wonder. Although they would eventually form a stable alliance called the Covenant, there are those on both sides who question this fateful union.
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