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{{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<ref name="h2journey">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Great Journey]]''</ref>}} | {{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<ref name="h2journey">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Great Journey]]''</ref>}} | ||
[[File:H2A - Rtas in Wraith.png|250px|thumb|left|Rtas in his Wraith.]] | [[File:H2A - Rtas in Wraith.png|250px|thumb|left|Rtas in his Wraith.]] | ||
Directly after the Sacred Icon was retrieved on [[2552#November|November 3, 2552]], the Hierarchs ordered the Jiralhanae to execute all Sangheili, beginning the [[Great Schism]] and the fragmentation of the Covenant empire.{{Ref/Reuse|h2zone}} After learning the truth of the Halo rings, 'Vadumee changed his name to '''Rtas 'Vadum''', dropping the "ee" suffix and signifying his secession from the Covenant along with most of his kind. Commandeering a [[ | Directly after the Sacred Icon was retrieved on [[2552#November|November 3, 2552]], the Hierarchs ordered the Jiralhanae to execute all Sangheili, beginning the [[Great Schism]] and the fragmentation of the Covenant empire.{{Ref/Reuse|h2zone}} After learning the truth of the Halo rings, 'Vadumee changed his name to '''Rtas 'Vadum''', dropping the "ee" suffix and signifying his secession from the Covenant along with most of his kind. Commandeering a [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraith]], Rtas spotted a {{Pattern|Protos|Scarab}} walker outside a [[Bastion of the Brutes|Jiralhanae encampment]]. Making his way along the coast, a surprised Rtas met up with the Arbiter, this time on a quest to find the Sacred Icon before Tartarus could use it to activate Installation 05. From the Arbiter he learned of the murder of the [[Sangheili Councilor|Sangheili High Councilors]] and the true extent of the treachery of the Jiralhanae. The two Sangheili were interrupted by the arrival of Tartarus' Phantom and its escorts as they entered the [[Control Room (Installation 05)|installation'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]] and other Sangheili.{{Ref/Reuse|h2journey}} | ||
There, Rtas 'Vadum again split up with the Arbiter to prevent any Jiralhanae reinforcements from attacking the Arbiter's rear, and was not present when the latter escorted [[Avery Johnson|Sergeant Major Avery Johnson]] to the control room; earlier, he had announced his intent to take back a Covenant {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}} that was hovering a distance from the battle area, and it can be assumed he attempted doing so.{{Ref/Reuse|h2journey}}<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/shadow-of-intent '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Shadow of Intent'']</ref> While the Arbiter fought to kill Tartarus and prevent the firing of Installation 05, 'Vadum led a strikeforce that successfully took control of the Jiralhanae-manned {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Shadow of Intent]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Following Tartarus' death, Rtas 'Vadum sent a message to all Sangheili-controlled vessels to inform them that Tartarus was killed by the Arbiter and the activation of Installation 05 was stopped, but the battle around the Halo continued. The supply ship ''[[Journey's Sustenance]]'' was one of the vessels to receive the message.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 256''</ref> | There, Rtas 'Vadum again split up with the Arbiter to prevent any Jiralhanae reinforcements from attacking the Arbiter's rear, and was not present when the latter escorted [[Avery Johnson|Sergeant Major Avery Johnson]] to the control room; earlier, he had announced his intent to take back a Covenant {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}} that was hovering a distance from the battle area, and it can be assumed he attempted doing so.{{Ref/Reuse|h2journey}}<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/shadow-of-intent '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Shadow of Intent'']</ref> While the Arbiter fought to kill Tartarus and prevent the firing of Installation 05, 'Vadum led a strikeforce that successfully took control of the Jiralhanae-manned {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Shadow of Intent]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Following Tartarus' death, Rtas 'Vadum sent a message to all Sangheili-controlled vessels to inform them that Tartarus was killed by the Arbiter and the activation of Installation 05 was stopped, but the battle around the Halo continued. The supply ship ''[[Journey's Sustenance]]'' was one of the vessels to receive the message.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 256''</ref> | ||
