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Amongst the soldiers of the Covenant, particularly the Sangheili, Xytan 'Jar Wattinree was a living legend. The fact that he was so revered that he was sentenced to exile was said to be his only flaw. This act of betrayal clearly embittered him against the Covenant even while he remained a part of it.<ref name="G239"/> This, along with his superb leadership, explains why he was so prepared to take action against his former San'Shyuum masters when the Great Schism broke out, compared to the majority of the Sangheili leadership, who were too stunned by the Prophets' betrayal to do more than defend themselves at the time.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 240-241''</ref> | Amongst the soldiers of the Covenant, particularly the Sangheili, Xytan 'Jar Wattinree was a living legend. The fact that he was so revered that he was sentenced to exile was said to be his only flaw. This act of betrayal clearly embittered him against the Covenant even while he remained a part of it.<ref name="G239"/> This, along with his superb leadership, explains why he was so prepared to take action against his former San'Shyuum masters when the Great Schism broke out, compared to the majority of the Sangheili leadership, who were too stunned by the Prophets' betrayal to do more than defend themselves at the time.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 240-241''</ref> | ||
Wattinree was confident, powerful, and extremely charismatic, though he was also suspicious.<ref name="ENC"/> When he was publicly contradicted by Voro 'Mantakree - an act for which he could have had 'Mantakree executed - he not only conceded to 'Mantakree's point, but promoted him to Fleet Master of the Second Fleet of Homogeneous Clarity and assigned him with protecting the [[Forerunner]] artifacts on [[Onyx]] from the humans.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 242-243''</ref> Wattinree thus prevented his greatest rival from undermining | Wattinree was confident, powerful, and extremely charismatic, though he was also suspicious.<ref name="ENC"/> When he was publicly contradicted by Voro 'Mantakree - an act for which he could have had 'Mantakree executed - he not only conceded to 'Mantakree's point, but promoted him to Fleet Master of the Second Fleet of Homogeneous Clarity and assigned him with protecting the [[Forerunner]] artifacts on [[Onyx]] from the humans.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 242-243''</ref> Wattinree thus prevented his greatest rival from undermining whilst inspiring zeal in his followers, maintaining his air of wise leadership.<ref name="ENC"/> | ||
Wattinree was far larger than most Sangheili, around eleven a half feet tall.<ref name="G239"/> This great stature added to his perception as a mighty warrior. As befit his rank, Wattinree wore silver armor covered with golden Forerunner glyphs.<ref name="G239"/><ref group="note">[[Eric Nylund]], the author of ''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx'', has suggested that Wattinree's immense height may have been an illusion caused by the use of a ceremonial headdress, "platform shoes", and [[Holography|holographic]] manipulation.{{Citation needed}}</ref> | Wattinree was far larger than most Sangheili, around eleven a half feet tall.<ref name="G239"/> This great stature added to his perception as a mighty warrior. As befit his rank, Wattinree wore silver armor covered with golden Forerunner glyphs.<ref name="G239"/><ref group="note">[[Eric Nylund]], the author of ''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx'', has suggested that Wattinree's immense height may have been an illusion caused by the use of a ceremonial headdress, "platform shoes", and [[Holography|holographic]] manipulation.{{Citation needed}}</ref> | ||
==''Halo: Fleet Battles''== | ==''Halo: Fleet Battles''== | ||
Imperial Admiral Xytan 'Jar Wattinree is available as a Fleet Commander in ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'' for 120 points. He is able to use four Zealots every full 1,000 points at the cost of 25 points each.<ref name="HFBLC">'''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''' Fleet Commander card</ref> | Imperial Admiral Xytan 'Jar Wattinree is available as a Fleet Commander in ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'' for 120 points. He is able to use four Zealots every full 1,000 points at the cost of 25 points each.<ref name="HFBLC">'''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''' Fleet Commander card</ref> | ||