Thel 'Vadam/Quotes

Here is a list of quotes from Thel 'Vadam.^[1]

The Arbiter says many things, almost all of which have many meanings and show his belief or personality in some way.

Halo Graphic Novel: The Last Voyage Of The Infinite Succor[edit]

"Commander, you are needed on the bridge immediately. Have the rest of your team prepare for boarding action." - Holographic message to Rtas 'Vadum, on board his flagship, Seeker of Truth of the Fleet of Particular Justice.
"Commander, you're bleeding." - To Rtas Vadum.
"And one cannot train in the ways of spilling blood without partaking in the act. It is good to see that the softness of others in the Covenant has not weakened your discipline." - To Rtas 'Vadum.
"The matter of concern now is the Infinite Succor. It has been boarded by unknown forces, though we suspect the Humans. Our information is limited to a single distress signal from the ship that contained few details. It was from an Unggoy unsurprisingly." - To Rtas 'Vadum.
"Yes, the Demon may be among us. And if he is..." - To Rtas Vadum before being interrupted.
"Your utmost concern, commander, is securing the Infinite Succor and the Legate onboard. The Infinite Succor provides much of the sustenance the fleet requires. And losing it will be a great inconvenience. But if you find the Demon. It becomes your first priority." - To Rtas Vadum, giving him the mission report.
"Here is the information on the layout of the ship. Plus the override command codes for its systems. With those you can override any commands given to the system except those of the Legate on board. The Minister of Etiology." - To Rtas Vadum, giving him the command codes.

“There was only one ship.” - To the Prophets of Mercy and Regret, describing the Pillar of Autumn.
“Yes. They called it the Pillar of Autumn.” - To the Prophets.
“It fled, as we set fire to their planet.” - Describing the Pillar of Autumn’s flight from Reach.
“But I followed with all the ships in my command.” - To the Prophets
“Blinded?” - Responding to The Prophet of Regret, who questions was he "blinded by [Halo's] majesty."
“No.” - To Regret, answering the question mentioned previously.
“Noble Hierarchs, surely you understand that once the Parasite attacked—” - To the Prophets before being interrupted by the council’s murmurs of disbelief.
“By the time I learned the Demon’s intent, there was nothing I could do.” - When asked why the Master Chief was not his top priority.
“I will continue my campaign against the Humans.” - To the Prophets, after being accused of heresy by the Prophet of Objection.

“If they came to hear me beg, then they will be disappointed.” - To Tartarus, before being branded with the Mark of Shame.

“I am already dead.” - To the Prophet of Truth and Prophet of Mercy.
“The Mausoleum of the Arbiter.” - Answering the Prophet of Truth’s Question of where they were located.
“Even on my knees, I do not belong in their presence.” - Ashamed to be in the presence of the noblest warriors of the Covenant in such a disgraced position.
“What use am I? I can no longer command ships… lead troops into battle.” - To the Prophet of Truth, who proposes him as the next Arbiter.
“What of the Council?” - Asking what the council thinks about him becoming the next Arbiter.
“What would you have your Arbiter do? - Accepting the position of Arbiter and asking what his assignment is going to be.
“Nothing ever will.” - Intelligent remark to Rtas Vadumee’s statement on how his new armor will not hide the Mark of Shame. Thel's saying of this shows that he wears his mark openly and with honor.
“That makes two of us.” - To Rtas Vadumee's saying that he does not care about Thel's life but cares about the Elites under his command. By saying this quote, Thel says that he does not care for his own life, but for the lives of Rtas' men and Rtas himself.

“What is it?” - To Rtas Vadumme, who sniffs the air once he enters the Heretic gas mine.
“Then we shall force him out.” - To Rtas and the squadron of Spec ops Elites and Grunts.
“The cable….I’m going to cut it.” - To Rtas, revealing his plan to force the Heretic leader from his bunker.
“Turn, Heretic.” - To the Heretic leader.
“Who has taught you these lies?” - To Sesa Refumee.
“The Oracle!” - Surprised to see 343 Guilty Spark.
“I had no choice Holy Oracle. This Heretic imperiled the Great Journey.” - To 343 Guilty Spark.
“That is the Oracle!” - To Tartarus when he forcefully captures 343 Guilty Spark with his Fist of Rukt.

“We have always been your protectors.” - Thel respectfully and smartly voicing his concern to the Prophet of Truth about the changing of the guards.
“The Human that killed the Prophet of Regret. Who was it?” - To Tartarus asking who killed Regret.
“The demon is here!?” - Surprised to find out that the Master Chief is on Installation 05.
“Retrieving the Icon is my only concern.” - In response to Tartarus asking if he is looking for payback at the Chief.

“At the center of this zone, is a Sacred Icon critical to the Great Journey. I must find it.” - To Rtas 'Vadamee
“The Icon is my responsibility.” - To Tartarus, who just forcefully took Halo's activation index as well as Sergeant Major Avery Johnson and Commander Miranda Keyes.
“When the Prophets learn of this, they will take your head!” - To Tartarus, stating that the Prophets will have him beheaded when they learn of the Brute’s betrayal.

“Demon!” - At the sight of the Master Chief, when both were in the clutches of the Gravemind.
“Kill me or release me, parasite. But do not waste my time with talk!” - To the Gravemind. Thel is saying that he does not want precious moments of his life wasted in the presence of Flood. Also, more of Thel's honor and respect shows when he says "Kill me or release me," putting his fate in the Gravemind's hands, knowing that he cannot change it.
“Your ignorance already destroyed one of the Sacred Rings, Demon. It shall not harm another.” - To the Master Chief. Thel shows his still strong following of the Covenant religion, even when he was punished harshly for being given the blame of the Sacred Ring being destroyed.

“Murdered, by the Brutes.” - Sadly, to Rtas 'Vadumee, when asked where the Councilors were.