San 'Shyuum




 * "Who would doubt the Prophets? What have they foretold that has not come to pass?"
 * —Prophet of Truth

San 'Shyuum (Latin Perfidia vermis,[1] meaning "Worms of Treachery"[4] ), also known as Prophets by the Humans, are a mammal-like species who are the leadership caste within theCovenant 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.