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[[Image:Pain.png|125px|left|thumb|[[Tartarus]] holding the Mark brander]]
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[[Image:Mark of Shame.jpg|thumb|The Mark of Shame]]
[[Image:Mark of Shame.jpg|thumb|The Mark of Shame]]


The '''Mark of Shame''' is a tattoo-like mark given to those who have either disgraced or turned away from the [[Covenant]]. The Mark of Shame is imprinted permanently onto the bare chest of the being by means of branding heated metal.
The '''Mark of Shame''' is a tattoo-like mark given to those who have either disgraced or turned away from the [[Covenant]]. The Mark of Shame is permanently imprinted onto the bare chest of the being using a special branding iron.


After being branded with it, the being is executed soon thereafter out of sheer humility, perhaps harnessing the last bit of honored dignity they can draw up. The only known exception of this tradition was [[Thel 'Vadam]] the Supreme Commander in charge of the protection of [[Installation 04]]. He became the [[Thel 'Vadamee|Arbiter]] in order to settle the act of [[Heretics|Heresy]] of [[Sesa 'Refumee]] on [[Threshold]].
After being branded with it, the being is executed soon thereafter out of sheer humility, perhaps harnessing the last bit of honored dignity they can draw up. The only known exception to this tradition was [[Thel 'Vadam]], the Supreme Commander in charge of the protection of [[Installation 04]]. He became the [[Arbiter (Rank)|Arbiter]] and was sent to eliminate [[Heretics|Heresy]] promoted by [[Sesa 'Refumee]] on [[Threshold]].
 
The Mark Of Shame can only be seen in the first [[cutscene]] of ''[[Halo 2]]'', and it can be used as a [[Multiplayer]] [[Multiplayer Emblems|Emblem]].


The Mark Of Shame can only be seen in the first cutcene of Halo 2 and in Halo 2 and 3 Multiplayer as a player emblem. <br />
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Mark of Shame is available as a [[Multiplayer Emblems|Multiplayer Emblem]] in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]'',it looks the best for elites, and is usually used for them.
*The Mark of Shame is available as a [[Multiplayer Emblems|Multiplayer Emblem]] in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]''.
*If you look closely, the Mark of Shame can be seen on the [[Elite]]s' armor on the Halo 3 [[Campaign]], perhaps out of deference and respect for their current Arbiter. Or perhaps they all have broken a sacred oath to the Covenant given by their forefathers and their forefathers' forefathers before them to protect the Covenant and they are in shame.
*If you look closely, the Mark of Shame can be seen on the combat harnesses worn by [[Elite]]s in ''Halo 3'''s [[Campaign]]. They may wear it out of deference and respect for their current Arbiter, or because they have turned away from the Covenant.
*It also seems that the [[Thel 'Vadamee|Arbiter]]'s name means nothing and is not mentioned due to the disgrace signified by the mark.
*It also seems that the [[Thel 'Vadamee|Arbiter]]'s name means nothing, and is not mentioned due to the disgrace signified by the mark.
*It can be assumed that after the [[Human-Covenant War]] and during the [[Covenant Civil War]] that  the Mark of Shame no longer bears its old meaning, but rather has a new meaning it could be the symbol of the [[Covenant Separatist ]]or Freedom from being free from Covenant Rule, and if you were to call the Mark something it could be renewed, to either The Mark of Freedom or The Mark of the Separatist and if one wishes, it could be called The Mark of [[Thel Vadam]].
*Ironically, the Mark of Shame was supposed to bring [[Thel Vadam]] shame, but during the [[Covenant Civil War]], it actually became a symbol of his honor.
*Ironically during the [[Covenant Civil War |Covenant Civil War the]] Mark of Shame was supposed to bring [[Thel Vadam]] shame and a symbol of his shame, but it actually became His Mark of Honor and the symbol of his Honor.
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"This armor suits you, but it cannot hide that mark."
— Rtas 'Vadumee

"Nothing ever will."
— Thel 'Vadamee
Tartarus holding the Mark brander
From the halo Library
The Mark of Shame

The Mark of Shame is a tattoo-like mark given to those who have either disgraced or turned away from the Covenant. The Mark of Shame is permanently imprinted onto the bare chest of the being using a special branding iron.

After being branded with it, the being is executed soon thereafter out of sheer humility, perhaps harnessing the last bit of honored dignity they can draw up. The only known exception to this tradition was Thel 'Vadam, the Supreme Commander in charge of the protection of Installation 04. He became the Arbiter and was sent to eliminate Heresy promoted by Sesa 'Refumee on Threshold.

The Mark Of Shame can only be seen in the first cutscene of Halo 2, and it can be used as a Multiplayer Emblem.

Trivia

  • The Mark of Shame is available as a Multiplayer Emblem in Halo 2 and Halo 3.
  • If you look closely, the Mark of Shame can be seen on the combat harnesses worn by Elites in Halo 3's Campaign. They may wear it out of deference and respect for their current Arbiter, or because they have turned away from the Covenant.
  • It also seems that the Arbiter's name means nothing, and is not mentioned due to the disgrace signified by the mark.
  • Ironically, the Mark of Shame was supposed to bring Thel Vadam shame, but during the Covenant Civil War, it actually became a symbol of his honor.
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