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{{quote|Though you leave this world, you will come on the Great Journey when the time comes. Die with honor.|Rtas 'Vadumee}} | {{quote|Though you leave this world, you will come on the Great Journey when the time comes. Die with honor.|Rtas 'Vadumee}} | ||
Special Operations Commander '''Rtas 'Vadumee''',<ref>[[Halo Graphic Novel]], page 6</ref> or "'''Half-Jaw'''", as he is known unofficially, for his name is not mentioned in [[Halo 2]] at all, is a [[Sangheili]] with white or "[[Ultra]]" armor, as [[Cortana]] calls those of his rank. He is a Commander of [[Covenant]] [[Special Ops Elites|Special Operations forces]]. He is mostly recognizible because he is missing his left mandibles, hence the fan-name, "Half-Jaw". He, like the Arbiter, has distinctly colored eyes. While most Elites have dark brown eyes, 'Vadumee's are green. | Special Operations Commander '''Rtas 'Vadumee''',<ref>[[Halo Graphic Novel]], page 6</ref> or "'''Half-Jaw'''", as he is known unofficially, for his name is not mentioned in [[Halo 2]] at all, is a [[Sangheili]] with white or "[[Ultra]]" armor, as [[Cortana]] calls those of his rank. He is a Commander of [[Covenant]] [[Special Ops Elites|Special Operations forces]]. He is mostly recognizible because he is missing his left mandibles, hence the fan-name, "Half-Jaw". He, like the [[Arbiter]], has distinctly colored eyes. While most Elites have dark brown eyes, 'Vadumee's are green. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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[[Image:Arbiter and Half-Jaw.jpg|thumb|200px|left|'Vadumee makes it clear the [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]]'s life means nothing to him.]] | [[Image:Arbiter and Half-Jaw.jpg|thumb|200px|left|'Vadumee makes it clear the [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]]'s life means nothing to him.]] | ||
'Vadumee was assigned to hunt down the [[Heretic]] leader, [[Sesa 'Refumee]], on a [[Gas Mine|gas mining platform]] over [[Threshold]]. Joining him was the [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]], recently sentenced by the High Council. Aboard a [[Phantom]], he provided reinforcements to the Arbiter as he progressed through the facility. Eventually finding 'Refumee, they chased him into another part of the platform. 'Vadumee joined the Arbiter in his search on foot.<ref>[[The Arbiter (Level)]]</ref> | 'Vadumee was assigned to hunt down the [[Heretic]] leader, [[Sesa 'Refumee]], on a [[Gas Mine|gas mining platform]] over [[Threshold]]. Joining him was the [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]], recently sentenced by the [[High Council]]. Aboard a [[Phantom]], he provided reinforcements to the Arbiter as he progressed through the facility. Eventually finding 'Refumee, they chased him into another part of the platform. 'Vadumee joined the Arbiter in his search on foot.<ref>[[The Arbiter (Level)]]</ref> | ||
He was reminded of his past with the Flood by a familiar "stench", moments before running into a battle between the Heretics and the Flood. After clearing out the area of parasites, he split up with the Arbiter to gain reinforcements. A short time later they further pursued 'Refumee until he locked himself behind an unbreakable energy barrier. Giving up, 'Vadumee was about to turn away when the Arbiter volunteered to cut the cables holding up the mine, possibly drawing out the fugitive. The Commander agreed, giving his partner his prized [[Energy Sword]]. Leaving the Arbiter to his work, 'Vadumee and his remaining forces left in a Phantom, and returned to [[High Charity]].<ref>[[The Oracle (Level)]]</ref>[[Image:Half-jaw.jpg|150px|right|thumb|The Spec-Ops Commander on the gas mine.]] | He was reminded of his past with the Flood by a familiar "stench", moments before running into a battle between the Heretics and the Flood. After clearing out the area of parasites, he split up with the Arbiter to gain reinforcements. A short time later they further pursued 'Refumee until he locked himself behind an unbreakable energy barrier. Giving up, 'Vadumee was about to turn away when the Arbiter volunteered to cut the cables holding up the mine, possibly drawing out the fugitive. The Commander agreed, giving his partner his prized [[Energy Sword]]. Leaving the Arbiter to his work, 'Vadumee and his remaining forces left in a Phantom, and returned to [[High Charity]].<ref>[[The Oracle (Level)]]</ref>[[Image:Half-jaw.jpg|150px|right|thumb|The Spec-Ops Commander on the gas mine.]] | ||
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[[Image:Half jaw.JPG|120px|left|thumb|Rtas listens to the [[Prophet]]s speak of the changing of the guard.]] | [[Image:Half jaw.JPG|120px|left|thumb|Rtas listens to the [[Prophet]]s speak of the changing of the guard.]] | ||
Back in [[High Charity]], the [[Jiralhanae]] were taking over the position of [[Honor Guard]] to the High Prophets. Expressing his disdain to the Prophets of [[Prophet of Truth|Truth]] and [[Prophet of Mercy|Mercy]], 'Vadumee was disgusted by this radical switch in tradition and customs. However, Truth refused to hear any more complaints, and the Elite was sent away, swearing to relay the Prophets' decision to the council. As he left, Truth muttered to himself "Politics, how tiresome."<ref>[[Sacred Icon (Level)]] cinematics</ref> | Back in [[High Charity]], the [[Jiralhanae]] were taking over the position of [[Honor Guard]] to the [[High Prophets]]. Expressing his disdain to the Prophets of [[Prophet of Truth|Truth]] and [[Prophet of Mercy|Mercy]], 'Vadumee was disgusted by this radical switch in tradition and customs. However, Truth refused to hear any more complaints, and the Elite was sent away, swearing to relay the Prophets' decision to the council. As he left, Truth muttered to himself "Politics, how tiresome."<ref>[[Sacred Icon (Level)]] cinematics</ref> | ||
===The Search for the Sacred Icon=== | ===The Search for the Sacred Icon=== | ||
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===Deactivating Halo=== | ===Deactivating Halo=== | ||
[[Image:HalfJaw.png|thumb|right|115px|A modded image showing Half-Jaw with two [[Energy Sword]]s.]] | [[Image:HalfJaw.png|thumb|right|115px|A modded image showing Half-Jaw with two [[Energy Sword]]s.]] | ||
Word got out that the Prophet of Truth had his hands on the Sacred Icon and the [[343 Guilty Spark|Oracle]] and was going to begin the Great Journey. Commandeering a [[Wraith]], 'Vadumee spotted a [[Scarab]] walker parked outside a [[Jiralhanae]] encampment. Making his way along the coast, a surprised 'Vadumee met up with the Arbiter, this time on a quest to find the Icon before Installation 05 could be activated. From the Arbiter, he was informed of the murder of the Council and the treachery of the Brutes. The Elites were interrupted by the arrival of [[Tartarus|Tartarus's]] Phantom and its escorts as they entered the [[Control Room]]. Wishing to avenge their fallen brothers, 'Vadumee and the Arbiter attacked the surprised Jiralhanae and met up with a squad of [[Lekgolo|Hunters]] and other [[Sangheili|Elites]]. There, 'Vadumee split up with the Arbiter again, and was not present when he escorted [[Avery Jones Johnson|Johnson]] to the Control Room. It is unknown what happened to him, though it is assumed he attempted to take back a Covenant CCS-Class Battlecruiser that was hovering a distance from the battle area, as the last line said by 'Vadumee was that he was "going to take the cruiser back."<ref>[[The Great Journey (Level)]]</ref> | Word got out that the Prophet of Truth had his hands on the Sacred Icon and the [[343 Guilty Spark|Oracle]] and was going to begin the Great Journey. Commandeering a [[Wraith]], 'Vadumee spotted a [[Scarab]] walker parked outside a [[Jiralhanae]] encampment. Making his way along the coast, a surprised 'Vadumee met up with the Arbiter, this time on a quest to find the Icon before [[Installation 05]] could be activated. From the Arbiter, he was informed of the murder of the Council and the treachery of the Brutes. The Elites were interrupted by the arrival of [[Tartarus|Tartarus's]] Phantom and its escorts as they entered the [[Control Room]]. Wishing to avenge their fallen brothers, 'Vadumee and the Arbiter attacked the surprised Jiralhanae and met up with a squad of [[Lekgolo|Hunters]] and other [[Sangheili|Elites]]. There, 'Vadumee split up with the Arbiter again, and was not present when he escorted [[Avery Jones Johnson|Johnson]] to the [[Control Room]]. It is unknown what happened to him, though it is assumed he attempted to take back a Covenant [[CCS-Class Battlecruiser]] that was hovering a distance from the battle area, as the last line said by 'Vadumee was that he was "going to take the cruiser back."<ref>[[The Great Journey (Level)]]</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||