Editing Iblis' brother

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'''Iblis' brother''' (name unknown) was an ancient [[Lords of Kobol (TOS-RH)|Lord of Kobol]] and Council Head of the [[House of Kobol (TOS-RH)|House of Kobol]], serving as a distant ancestor to [[Adama (TOS-RH)|Adama]] and his children. His relationship with his younger brother—the man who would become [[Count Iblis (TOS-RH)|Count Iblis]]—defined one of the most significant schisms in human history, ultimately leading to the creation of the [[House of Iblis (TOS-RH)|House of Iblis]] and the [[Cylons (TOS-RH)|Cylon]] race.

== Early Life and Relationship with Iblis ==

The elder brother and [[Count Iblis (TOS-RH)|Iblis]] shared a deep and powerful love in their youth, as profound as the bond [[Apollo (TOS-RH)|Apollo]] felt for [[Starbuck (TOS-RH)|Starbuck]].<ref name="RES177">{{cite book/RH|3|177}}</ref> Both brothers were in line to replace the retiring elder and assume the position of Council Head of the House of Kobol, representing the leadership of humanity's most advanced bloodline.<ref name="RES177" />

Despite their close bond, a fundamental difference existed between the brothers. While Iblis was a scientific genius who pursued knowledge through experimentation and technological achievement, the elder brother possessed wisdom, charisma, and strength of character that their father valued more highly.<ref name="RES177" /> This disparity in their father's regard became a source of intense jealousy for Iblis, who felt his scientific accomplishments never received the respect they deserved.<ref name="RES177" />

The elder brother continued to best Iblis in every possible way throughout their lives, despite Iblis' repeated attempts to outdo him.<ref name="RES177" /> From Iblis' biased and corrupted point of view, their parents had always favored his brother, never affording Iblis the recognition his achievements warranted.<ref name="RES177" />

== Appointment as Council Head ==

The final blow to the brothers' relationship came when the elder brother was awarded the position of Council Head of the [[House of Kobol (TOS-RH)|House of Kobol]].<ref name="RES177" /> This appointment, which Iblis viewed as the ultimate insult, drove him to plot in dark secrecy something almost unheard of on [[Kobol (TOS-RH)|Kobol]]—the murder of his own brother.<ref name="RES177" />

The new Council Head discovered his brother's murder plot, revealing both his wisdom and his access to the mental abilities characteristic of the [[Lords of Kobol (TOS-RH)|Lords of Kobol]].<ref name="RES177" /> Even after learning of the assassination conspiracy, the Council Head was willing to forgive his brother, demonstrating the depth of his love and the compassion that had made him worthy of leadership.<ref name="RES177" /> However, the council itself forced him to discipline Iblis, as the crime was too serious to overlook regardless of their fraternal bond.<ref name="RES177" />

== Discipline of Iblis and the Schism ==

The Council Head's discipline of his brother marked the beginning of the great schism within the [[House of Kobol (TOS-RH)|House of Kobol]]. After being censured by the other [[Lords of Kobol (TOS-RH)|Lords]], Iblis broke ranks entirely.<ref name="ARM152">{{cite book/RH|1|152}}</ref> A portion of the population fell prey to Iblis' sharp tongue and devious wit, becoming his followers in what would become the [[House of Iblis (TOS-RH)|House of Iblis]].<ref name="ARM152" />

The Council Head later discovered that Iblis had been conducting horrific experiments—work so terrible that the Lords of Kobol were forbidden to discuss what he had done.<ref name="ARM152" /> These discoveries left the Kobollians with no choice but to take more severe action against Iblis and his followers.

== Role in Iblis' Exile ==

Generations after the founding of the House of Iblis, the Kobollian forefathers—following the precedent set by the Council Head's original discipline—cast Iblis and his followers out of the House of Kobol entirely.<ref name="RES173">{{cite book/RH|3|173}}</ref> They were exiled to the most hostile and uninhabitable planet in the galaxy, [[Cylon (planet) (TOS-RH)|Cylon]], where they were expected to die.<ref name="RES173" />

While the sources do not explicitly state whether the original Council Head was still alive at the time of this final exile, the decision reflected the principles he had established—that certain crimes against the House of Kobol could not be tolerated, even when perpetrated by one's own brother.

== Legacy ==

The Council Head's lineage continued through the millennia as the pure-blooded line of the [[House of Kobol (TOS-RH)|House of Kobol]]. His descendants ruled [[Caprica (TOS-RH)|Caprica]] for millennia until the [[Cylons (TOS-RH)|Cylons]] came,<ref name="ARM56">{{cite book/RH|1|56}}</ref> with his bloodline eventually passing through many generations to [[Adama (TOS-RH)|Adama]] and his children [[Apollo (TOS-RH)|Apollo]], [[Athena (TOS-RH)|Athena]], and [[Zac (TOS-RH)|Zac]].<ref name="RES177" />

The Council Head's decision to discipline his brother—despite his love and willingness to forgive—established a precedent that certain principles transcended even familial bonds. His choice demonstrated the fundamental difference between the two brothers: one sought wisdom and placed the good of humanity above personal ambition, while the other pursued power and harbored resentment that eventually consumed him entirely.

The conflict between the two brothers echoed across millennia. [[Count Iblis (TOS-RH)|Iblis]] sought revenge against the Council Head's descendants, viewing [[Apollo (TOS-RH)|Apollo]] and [[Athena (TOS-RH)|Athena]] as "the last of the direct descendants of the House of Kobol" who must die "to avenge the deaths of millions of my tribe."<ref name="RES173" /> This statement revealed that Iblis' vendetta was not merely against his brother personally, but against the entire lineage that stemmed from him—a blood feud spanning countless generations.

== Character and Philosophy ==

The Council Head embodied the ideals of the [[House of Kobol (TOS-RH)|House of Kobol]]—wisdom over mere knowledge, compassion over pride, and the good of humanity over personal ambition. His wisdom, charisma, and strength of character made him the natural choice for leadership,<ref name="RES177" /> representing the values that the [[Lords of Kobol (TOS-RH)|Lords of Kobol]] had cultivated through millennia of meditation, concentration, and inner vision.<ref name="ARM54">{{cite book/RH|1|54}}</ref>

His willingness to forgive his brother even after discovering a murder plot demonstrated extraordinary compassion, yet his acceptance of the council's decision to discipline Iblis showed his understanding that leadership sometimes required painful choices for the greater good.<ref name="RES177" /> This balance—between personal mercy and necessary justice—reflected the sophistication of Kobollian philosophy and the burden of leadership within the House of Kobol.

The Council Head's legacy lived on not only through his bloodline but through the principles he upheld. Where his brother chose to corrupt the genetic code of an entire species and breed hatred into the [[Cylons (TOS-RH)|Cylons]], the Council Head's descendants continued the work of the [[Lords of Kobol (TOS-RH)|Lords of Kobol]]—seeking to improve themselves and aid their less evolved counterparts across the universe.<ref name="ARM150">{{cite book/RH|1|150}}</ref>

== See Also ==

* [[Count Iblis (TOS-RH)|Count Iblis]]
* [[House of Kobol (TOS-RH)|House of Kobol]]
* [[House of Iblis (TOS-RH)|House of Iblis]]
* [[Lords of Kobol (TOS-RH)|Lords of Kobol]]
* [[Adama (TOS-RH)|Adama]]
* [[Apollo (TOS-RH)|Apollo]]
* [[Athena (TOS-RH)|Athena]]
* [[Kobol (TOS-RH)|Kobol]]
* [[Cylons (TOS-RH)|Cylons]]

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