Rtas 'Vadum: Difference between revisions

{{Character Infobox|variant=Cov

|name=Rtas 'Vadum

|homeworld=[[Sanghelios|Vadum, Sanghelios]]<ref name="visual"/>

|birth=[[2487|September 21, 2487]]<ref name="visual">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 175''</ref>

====Raid on the Threshold gas mine====

{{Quote|You are the [[Arbiter]], the will of the [[San'Shyuum|Prophets]], but these are my [[Sangheili|Elites]]. Their lives matter to me, yours does not.|Rtas 'Vadumee, expressing his care for his SpecOps Sangheili, but not that of the Arbiter}}

Rtas 'Vadumee was assigned to hunt down [[Sesa 'Refumee]], the leader of a [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|heretic faction]], on a [[Forerunner]] [[Threshold gas mine|gas mining facility]] above the gas giant [[Threshold]]. Joining him was [[Thel 'Vadam|the newly assigned Arbiter]], formerly the Supreme Commander of the ''Fleet of Particular Justice''. Rtas 'Vadumee was to aid the Arbiter with his SpecOps Elites and Grunts to silence the Heretic. Aboard a Phantom for the majority of the mission, he provided valuable reinforcements to the Arbiter as he progressed through the facility. 'Vadumee joined the Arbiter in his search on foot as they closed in on the Heretic leader.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', [[campaign]] level ''[[The Arbiter (level)|The Arbiter]]''</ref>

====Search for the Sacred Icon====

{{Quote|We shall cut into the heart of this infestation, retrieve the Icon, and burn any Flood that stand in our way!|Rtas 'Vadumee}}

====Deactivating Halo====

{{Quote|The Brutes control that cruiser, Arbiter. I'll remain here, make sure no reinforcements get in behind you. Then, I'm going to take the Cruiser back!|Rtas Vadum's last words before leaving the Arbiter.}}

Commandeering a [[Type-26 Wraith]], Rtas spotted a [[Type-47 Scarab]] walker outside a Brute encampment. Making his way along the coast, a surprised Rtas met up with the Arbiter, this time on a quest to find the Icon before [[Installation 05]] could be activated. From the Arbiter he learned of the murder of the Sangheili [[Councilor]]s and the treachery of the Brutes. The two Sangheili were interrupted by the arrival of [[Tartarus]]' Phantom and its escorts as they entered Halo's [[Control Room]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level [[Uprising]]''</ref> Wishing to avenge their fallen brothers, 'Vadum and the Arbiter attacked them by surprise and met up with a squad of [[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]] and other Elites.  

==Personality and traits==

Rtas 'Vadum is very switched on and is known for being a quick, smart, and ingenious tactician and an unparalleled fighter, especially with an Energy Sword, and an excellent leader. He is also a good decision-maker. Very much like his friend Thel' Vadam, Rtas is able to think outside the box and doesn't rigidly adhere to the Sangheili's code of honor when it doesn't benefit him. He expresses great care for his soldiers, even the [[Unggoy]]. During this battle, Rtas displayed great care for the soldiers under his command, even for the Grunts, whom he tells to get behind the Elites. Such concern for the lower caste is particularly atypical for Elites.<ref name="HGN"/> He is eager to exact vengeance on the [[Brute]]s and the Prophets after the Great Schism. In time, Rtas begins to have respect for certain humans, [[John-117]] in particular.<ref name="Ark"/>

==Gallery==

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File:H2-SpecOps-Elite-Render.jpg|An early render of Rtas 'Vadum in ''Halo 2''. Note that he does not have any missing mandibles.

File:H2-RtasVadum.png|Full-body portrait of Shipmaster Rtas 'Vadum in ''Halo 2''.