Imperators of the Sword

"There was a dozen gathered, each figure so desperately different from the next that any sense of military uniformity was quickly lost. Of these gathered warriors, one stood at their head, in gilded gold armour, like a blazing star. Others stood by him, each a star of their own, trapped in his gravity. It was these warriors who would lead the Sangheili out of the darkness and into the light."

- Remembrancer Juviu 'Sukal

The was an organisation of military officers that served as the Swords of Sanghelios' de-facto military commander, initially as an informal group, then later as the commanders-in-chief of the standing military. While the line-up did not remain static, several officers were a constant sight in their ranks.