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'''Bero 'Kusovai'''{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc09|Enc09|Page=125}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=131}} was a [[Sangheili]] [[sub-commander]] within the [[Covenant Special Operations|Special Operations]] division of the [[Covenant military]]. He was known for his great skill with the [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]].{{Ref/Reuse|Succor}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}


Special Operations Sub-Commander '''Kusovai''' is an [[Elite]] character first introduced in the ''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''.<ref>''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'', page 14</ref> He was known for his great skill with the [[Energy Sword]].
==Biography==
===Skirmish on Infinite Succor===
{{Main|Skirmish on Infinite Succor}}
Bero 'Kusovai was a renowned [[martial arts|swordsman]], earning the "-ai" suffix on his name.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} He would later go on to serve in the [[Covenant military]] as a part of [[Covenant Special Operations]], and by [[2552]] was deployed within the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]]. 'Kusovai was known to fight practice duels with [[Rtas 'Vadum]]ee. While on deployment aboard ''[[Seeker of Truth]]'' during the [[Battle of Installation 04]], Bero was a part of the SpecOps unit commanded by [[Commander (Covenant)|Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]]ee, and were tasked with investigating unusual signals from the {{Pattern|Mjern|agricultural support ship}} ''[[Infinite Succor]]''. Upon boarding the ship, the SpecOps strike team found themselves facing down the [[Flood]] parasite, which had successfully managed to infect the [[List of animals|fauna]] held within the ship's hunting preserves. The strike team fended off the infected and fought their way through to the ship's bridge, where they found the controls had been disabled by the ship's [[Legate]], the [[Minister of Etiology]]. The group then began fighting their way through Flood forces to the ship's medical bay to meet up with the Legate and re-enable the self-destruct - with 'Vadumee threatening to kill the [[San'Shyuum]] to allow the mission to proceed.{{Ref/Reuse|Succor}}


==In Context==
====Death====
 
[[File:InfectedKusovai.jpg|thumb|250px|Rtas 'Vadumee fights 'Kusovai after he has been absorbed by the [[Flood]].]]
Kusovai is first seen in a practice duel with [[Rtas 'Vadumee]].<ref>''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'', page 12</ref> Later, he is with the group that boards the ''[[Infinite Succor]]'' and realizes that something is amiss. When they head into a hunting preserve, [[Flood]]-infected animals then begin attacking the group. The group fights its way through to the ship's bridge, where they find the controls have been disabled.
{{Quote|You will... be with [[Flood|us]].|An infected Bero to Rtas 'Vadumee}}
 
'Kusovai was eventually infected by the Flood and fought the uninfected Rtas 'Vadumee. The Flood were almost able to make a [[Slipstream space|Slipspace]] jump out of the system, but not before Rtas 'Vadumee changed the course so that the ship flew towards the sun. 'Vadumee, while fighting the infected 'Kusovai, was injured as an Energy Sword cut off his left mandibles. 'Vadumee defeated 'Kusovai and managed to escape two minutes before the Slipspace Jump occurred. Rtas 'Vadumee is believed to be the only survivor of the ''Infinite Succor'' mission, as all members of Rtas' team and the original crew of the craft, as well as the [[Minister of Etiology|legate]] on board, were presumably killed and absorbed by the Flood. If not, they were killed when the ship jumped into the [[Soell system|system's]] sun.{{Ref/Reuse|Succor}}
Kusovai is eventually infected by the Flood and fights the uninfected Rtas 'Vadumee, costing the latter, part of his jaw.<ref>''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'', page 53</ref> The Flood are almost able to [[Slipspace]] jump out of the system, but not before Rtas 'Vadumee changes the course to the sun. It was here that Rtas 'Vadumee, while fighting an infected Kusovai, is injured as an Energy Sword cuts off his left mandibles. Rtas 'Vadumee defeats Kusovai and manages to escape two minutes before the Slipspace Jump occurred. Rtas 'Vadumee is believed to be the only survivor of the ''Infinite Succor'' mission.
 
[[Image:InfectedKusovai.jpg|thumb|left|Rtas 'Vadumee fights Kusovai after he has been absorbed by the Flood.]]


==Rank==  
==Rank==  
 
'Kusovai held the [[Covenant rank structure|military rank]] of [[sub-commander]], and his armor color was shown in blueish-green, alongside Rtas 'Vadumee. It is most likely that he was only subordinate to 'Vadumee in his unit.
His true rank is unknown, although he must have been lower ranked than Rtas 'Vadumee, but higher than normal [[Special Operations Elites]]. Most believable is that he was Special Operations Officer (also called Spec Ops Major), as [[Zuka 'Zamamee]], but he could even be an [[Ultra Elite]] with the role as Sub-Commander.


==Name==
==Name==
Kusovai's naming structure is odd, as he has neither the apostrophe before the last name nor the "-ee" suffix common to military Elites. However, given his mastery of the energy sword, it seems foolish to conclude that he is a civilian. More likely, it is an oversight, error, or piece of artistic license on the author's part.
Unlike most Sangheili warriors, Kusovai's name does not possess the "-ee" suffix. Rather, his name bears the "-ai" suffix, which denotes swordsmanship. His case is similar to [[Tulum 'Juranai]] and [[Toha ‘Sumai|Toha 'Sumai]]'s, who are also master swordsmen.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}


However, the suffix "-ee" has never been featured being added to the first name. Kusovai's last name was never mentioned, but it is possible that Kusovai was his first name, or a nickname, thus explaining the lack of an "-ee" suffix in his name.
==List of appearances==
 
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
Another explanation is that [[Elites]] never put "-ee" after a vowel, only after consonants. Many [[Elites]] whose last name finishes in vowel don't have "-ee"([[Toha 'Sumai]]). The reason for this is probably for the purposes of pronunciation and aesthetics, since "Kusovaiee" neither looks good nor sounds good.
**''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' {{1st}}
 
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' {{Im}}
==Quotes==
'''From [[Halo Graphic Novel]]: The Last Voyage Of The [[Infinite Succor]].
*"I apologize for injuring [[Rtas 'Vadum|you]], [[SpecOps Commander|Commander]]. In the future I will handle my [[Energy Sword|Blade]] with more skill." - After he was training [[Energy Sword|Sword]] combat with [[Rtas 'Vadum]].
*"As you say, Commander. Hopefully, we will at least go to [[Alpha Halo|Halo]] and get to test ourselves against the [[Humans]] and their [[Master Chief|Demon]]." - After holographic message from the [[Supreme Commander]] of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], later [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]]; to Rtas 'Vadum who ordered Kusovai to report to the [[Armory]] and meet him in the Primary Hangar.
*"At least eight [[Unggoy]] died here and were dragged through this door." - On board of the [[Infinite Succor]], which was boarded by forces suspected to be Humans.
*"I was not aware that Humans were so interested with the dead. Maybe [[Humans|they]] are barbaric enough to eat our dead."
*"This is [[Huragok]] blood." - When the Huragok remains were found.
*"This room is a hunting preserve. It should be teeming with animals."
*"[[SpecOps Commander|Commander]], more creatures incoming. Smaller, but lots of them." - When large [[Flood]] form was found.
*"What are [[Flood|they]], Commander?" - To Rtas 'Vadum.
*"Commander, this path is cut off." - When they were going to the back of the [[Infinite Succor|ship]].
*"What are [[Flood|these things]]?"
*"Commander, radio communications are offline." - In the Infinite Succor's Control Room.
*"Self destruct system is not activating."
*"I did." - When Rtas 'Vadum told him to use override codes.
*"I was, Commander." - When Rtas 'Vadum asked if he was locking the doors.
*"Understood." - When Rtas 'Vadum ordered him to take his men to the other side of the [[Plasma Battery]] and meet him in the Medical Bay.
*"Commander, are you infected?" - To Rtas 'Vadum.
*"No, Commander." - When Rtas 'Vadum asked him if he is infected.
*"We stopped off at the [[Infinite Succor|ship]]'s weapons locker on the way, Commander." - To Rtas 'Vadum.
*"It seems the [[Plasma Turret]] overload has shorted out some of our equipment, including our radios." - To Rtas 'Vadum.
*"Indeed, Commander." - When [[Rtas 'Vadum]] told him, that they're cut off from the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]].
*"[[Rtas 'Vadum|You]] will... be with [[Flood|us]]." - Already infected, to Rtas 'Vadum.


==Sources==
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Bero 'Kusovai
Bero 'Kusovai training with Rtas 'Vadumee.
Biographical information

Died:

September 21, 2552[1]

Cause of death:

Infected by the Flood and subsequently killed by Rtas 'Vadumee[1]

Personal details

Species:

Sangheili

Gender:

Male

Political and military information

Affiliation:

Rank:

Sub-commander[1]

Notable info:

Responsible for severing two of Rtas 'Vadumee's mandibles.

 

Bero 'Kusovai[2][3] was a Sangheili sub-commander within the Special Operations division of the Covenant military. He was known for his great skill with the energy sword.[1][2]

Biography[edit]

Skirmish on Infinite Succor[edit]

Main article: Skirmish on Infinite Succor

Bero 'Kusovai was a renowned swordsman, earning the "-ai" suffix on his name.[2][3] He would later go on to serve in the Covenant military as a part of Covenant Special Operations, and by 2552 was deployed within the Fleet of Particular Justice. 'Kusovai was known to fight practice duels with Rtas 'Vadumee. While on deployment aboard Seeker of Truth during the Battle of Installation 04, Bero was a part of the SpecOps unit commanded by Commander Rtas 'Vadumee, and were tasked with investigating unusual signals from the Mjern-pattern agricultural support ship Infinite Succor. Upon boarding the ship, the SpecOps strike team found themselves facing down the Flood parasite, which had successfully managed to infect the fauna held within the ship's hunting preserves. The strike team fended off the infected and fought their way through to the ship's bridge, where they found the controls had been disabled by the ship's Legate, the Minister of Etiology. The group then began fighting their way through Flood forces to the ship's medical bay to meet up with the Legate and re-enable the self-destruct - with 'Vadumee threatening to kill the San'Shyuum to allow the mission to proceed.[1]

Death[edit]

An infected Bero 'Kusovai fighting Rtas 'Vadumee in The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor.
Rtas 'Vadumee fights 'Kusovai after he has been absorbed by the Flood.

"You will... be with us."
— An infected Bero to Rtas 'Vadumee

'Kusovai was eventually infected by the Flood and fought the uninfected Rtas 'Vadumee. The Flood were almost able to make a Slipspace jump out of the system, but not before Rtas 'Vadumee changed the course so that the ship flew towards the sun. 'Vadumee, while fighting the infected 'Kusovai, was injured as an Energy Sword cut off his left mandibles. 'Vadumee defeated 'Kusovai and managed to escape two minutes before the Slipspace Jump occurred. Rtas 'Vadumee is believed to be the only survivor of the Infinite Succor mission, as all members of Rtas' team and the original crew of the craft, as well as the legate on board, were presumably killed and absorbed by the Flood. If not, they were killed when the ship jumped into the system's sun.[1]

Rank[edit]

'Kusovai held the military rank of sub-commander, and his armor color was shown in blueish-green, alongside Rtas 'Vadumee. It is most likely that he was only subordinate to 'Vadumee in his unit.

Name[edit]

Unlike most Sangheili warriors, Kusovai's name does not possess the "-ee" suffix. Rather, his name bears the "-ai" suffix, which denotes swordsmanship. His case is similar to Tulum 'Juranai and Toha 'Sumai's, who are also master swordsmen.[2][3]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo Graphic Novel - The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor
  2. ^ a b c d Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 125
  3. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 131
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