Var 'Gatanai: Difference between revisions

Following the planet’s destruction, Var 'Gatanai observed a vast fleet of Covenant ships rising through the clouds, prepared to embark on their next conquest: [[Reach/Silver|Reach]]. He also broadcasts a prayer of annihilation to the human inhabitants. {{Ref/Reuse|Sanctuary}} {{Ref/Reuse|Visegrád}}

Following the attack on [[Reach City]], Var and Makee returned to their command ship. While Makee congratulated the Arbiter on his “victory,” 'Gatanai refuted the flattery as they only had one half of the Keystone. He then sharply questioned her on denying him the “Demon’s” life to earn redemption. After heated words were exchanged, Var commands Makee to extract any information that may lead to the other half of the Sacred Stone from Cortana.{{Ref/Reuse|Aleria}}

However, after some time had passed, the High Prophets recalled Var 'Gatanai‘s fleet back to [[High Charity]]. Makee desperately attempted to dissuade him, going so far as to denounce the Hierarchs, much to the Arbiter’s fury. Before he can strike her, Cortana projects an image of [[Halo Array|Sacred Ring]] from [[John-117/Silver|John-117]]'s memory of his visions of the ring. Awestruck by this “sign,” Makee finally persuaded Var to take his ship away from the Holy City, going rogue with the Blessed One.{{Ref/Reuse|Aleria}}

Follow his decision to disobey the High Prophets’ orders, Var 'Gatanai cut off communication with High Charity and the rest of the [[Covenant fleet]]. As a form of penance, he rebrands himself with the [[Mark of Shame]] on the bridge of his ship.{{Ref/Film|Id= Onyx|TV|Episode=[[Onyx (TV Series)|Onyx]]}}

Later, he is sharply questioned by the Sangheili priest [[Uto 'Mdama]] on the nature of their communication silence. Uto further questioned the Arbiter’s reliance of Makee. 'Mdama went so far as threatened to kill her with his [[Energy dagger]] until he restrained by Var, who reminded him that the human’s life belongs to the Hierarchs. The priest angrily departed the bridge, with Arbiter and Makee weary of Uto’s suspicions. Var 'Gatanai then asked if she has communed with the [[Keystone]], seemingly concerned with the Blessed One.{{Ref/Reuse|Onyx}}

When [[Cortana/Silver|Cortana]] sent a communication to [[Margaret Parangosky/Silver| Margaret Parangosky]], it was discovered by Uto. He dragged Makee before 'Gatanai and his Sangheili crew. The priest accused the human of betrayal and insisted that she should be put to death. The Arbirer, seemingly enraged by this treachery, prepared to execute Makee with his [[Type-1 Energy Sword]]. Instead, he pushed her away and attacked Uto and the Sangheili loyal to him. Thus began a mutiny aboard the Covenant ship, between the Arbiter’s warriors and the priest’s.{{Ref/Reuse|Onyx}}

Though a fierce and at times vicious warrior in battle, Var 'Gatanai valued the glory of combat and yearned to fight honorably against any capable and worthy opponents. The Arbiter gained no satisfaction in eliminating weak targets like human marines but did find a strong challenger in John-117, the Demon. During his confrontation with the Spartan, the Arbiter prepared for a fair sword duel when the Demon equipped himself with a nearby energy sword. However, 'Gatanai was left suddenly irate when a subordinate of his intervened and unceremoniously shot down his opponent. In a quick response, the Arbiter swung his sword and beheaded his fellow Sangheili for having denied him an honorable fight. As a honor bound warrior who lusts for glory, one of Var’s most distinguishing characteristics is his blind left eye. A wound he most likely suffered from a previous conflict, though the origins of this injury remain unknown.{{Ref/Film|Id=Reach|TV|Episode=[[Reach (TV Series)|Reach]]}}