Clan 'Umtalla

Clan 'Umtalla is a wealthy and powerful Sangheili clan.

Description
Residing in the upper class of Sangheili society, Clan 'Umtalla are most widely renowned for their mercantile prowess and mastery over naval operations, reinforced by their close connections to the officer corps in their home sector. They benefited handsomely by supplying the Covenant with food, goods, and consumables, while their fast escorts guarded vital shipping lanes.

When the men of 'Umtalla came of age, they were sent to be trained by trusted shipmasters in the Covenant's militant orders, and temporarily cast out of their clan. Under this apprenticeship, they were expected to learn how to conduct naval strategy, curry favor with the Covenant ministries, and logistics, as well as subjects like the virtues of honor. Unlike many other clans, 'Umtalla did not allow their warriors to be trained in ground operations. Only after completing their tour of duty would they be welcomed back and given positions as managers and merchants to grow their wealth further.

Although headquartered on their homeworld, a significant portion of the clan's shipping operations were handled on High Charity. Here, their operations were supported by the Kamkh-aha hive.

History
Because of their naval skill, the 'Umtalla boasted a long and proud history. They were said to have turned the tide of a dozen wars; they joined the Reformist faction during the Winnowing Wars, where they were gifted the Dying Vow of Rhi 'Umtalla.

On the beginning of the Great Schism on November 3, 2552, their Fiefdom Port on High Charity was attacked by the Jiralhanae. They proceeded to slaughter almost every member of the clan present in the docks, including their Yanme'e servants, both of whom fought so poorly that they failed to kill even a single brute. They then captured the sole survivor, the scion P'thon, and used him to unlock the port's veinprint locks and activate their fleet of ships.

Notable members

 * P'thon 'Umtalla
 * Rael 'Umtalla
 * Kuhostoum
 * Bai’ghir ‘Umtallahee
 * Gosuim ‘Umtalla
 * Jarl ur 'Umtalla‎‎
 * Kuotasim ‘Umtalla‎‎
 * Akrao ‘Umtalla