Rtas 'Vadum: Difference between revisions

[[File:H2A-Arbiter&Rtas-01.jpg|300px|thumb|Rtas 'Vadum and Thel' Vadam during the Raid on the Threshold gas mine]]

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"/>

Rtas held great trust and respect for Thel 'Vadam after the events of the mission on the Threshold gas mine. His trust was unwavering during the Changing of the Guard despite the fact that Thel (as the current Arbiter) answered only to the Prophets.<ref name="icon"/> Later during the Great Schism, Rtas and Thel became the catalysts who united the Sangheili against the Prophets and the Brutes. He acknowledged Thel's "counsel" enough to convince himself that the humans were worthy allies.<ref name="floodgate"/>

It is noted that 'Vadum becomes more calm in ''Halo 3'', possibly because he spends less time fighting on the ground and more time commanding ships. Though he pledges much respect for the humans, 'Vadum is still willing to argue with Hood on matters regarding both the Covenant loyalist and Flood threats, as shown when he revealed that he originally planned to destroy Earth after the Flood ship crashed in Voi. However, this was not because of the general hatred 'Vadum once held towards the humans but to protect the rest of the galaxy from infection, as he did not want to gamble that even one [[Flood Spores|spore]] might survive the glassing, and most probably would have had humanity die with what dignity they had left than be used as tools by the [[Gravemind]]. His experience on the ''Infinite Succor'' gave him unique insight into the terrifying nature of the Flood and he takes any threat of infection very seriously.<ref name="floodgate"/>