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[[File:Kusovaitraining.jpg|thumb|260px|Bero 'Kusovai (right) was a skilled blademaster]] | [[File:Kusovaitraining.jpg|thumb|260px|Bero 'Kusovai (right) was a skilled blademaster]] | ||
'''Blademaster''' is a title used by [[Sangheili]] to indicate a Sangheili-ai, a master [[martial arts|swordsman]].<ref name="soi15">''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'', p. 15 (Google Play edition)</ref> The "-ai" suffix is applied to the surnames of blademasters, an honorific bestowed upon the Sangheili in a ceremony after they choose to dedicate their life to the perfection of their swordsmanship. | '''Blademaster''' is a title used by [[Sangheili]] to indicate a Sangheili-ai, a master [[martial arts|swordsman]].<ref name="soi15">''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'', p. 15 (Google Play edition)</ref> The "-ai" suffix is applied to the surnames of blademasters, an honorific bestowed upon the Sangheili in a ceremony after they choose to dedicate their life to the perfection of their swordsmanship.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc131|Enc11|Page=131}} Variations of suffix exist; for example, the "-dai" suffix specifically denotes a swordmaster in the short-path method of combat.{{Ref/Novel|Out|Chapter=7|Quote=She had the same surname as her kaidon—Varo—because she was of the same clan, and the same suffix—dai—because she was also a swordmaster in the short-path method of combat.}} Blademasters are entitled to wear gilded armor, denoting their master rank.{{Ref/Reuse|soi15}} | ||
[[Toha 'Sumai]] was one of the preeminent swordfighters of his time, though the [[aristocrat]]ic 'Sumai [[clan]] appears to bear the "-ai" suffix in perpetuity; the family's [[Sumai keep|keep]] and all known members of the clan both hold the honorific. | [[Toha 'Sumai]] was one of the preeminent swordfighters of his time, though the [[aristocrat]]ic 'Sumai [[clan]] appears to bear the "-ai" suffix in perpetuity; the family's [[Sumai keep|keep]] and all known members of the clan both hold the honorific.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/usze-taham|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Usze 'Taham|D=14|M=5|Y=2021}} [[Vul 'Soran]], the second-in-command aboard the {{Pattern|Kerel|assault carrier}} ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'', is a blademaster, though he lacks the "-ai" suffix.{{Ref/Reuse|soi15}} [[Okro 'Vagaduun]] of the [[Banished]] is another blademaster who lacks this honorific suffix.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Sacrifice|HSoR|Detail= Adjunct - [[Sacrifice]]}} Other notable blademasters include [[Tel 'Szatulai]],{{Ref/Novel|SS|Chapter=18|Quote="This is madness, Blademaster." His voice was booming and certain, even | ||
through the transceiver in 'Szatulai's helmet.}} [[Bero 'Kusovai]],{{Ref/Reuse|enc131}} [[Tulum 'Juranai]],<ref>''Halo: Shadow of Intent'', p. 18 (Google Play edition)</ref> [[Inslaan 'Gadogai]],{{Ref/Novel|Id=SoR3|HSoR|Chapter=3}} and [[Jega 'Rdomnai]] of the [[Hand of Atriox]].{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/despite-distance|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Despite Distance|D=29|M=10|Y=2021}} | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
Revision as of 07:37, August 14, 2023
Blademaster is a title used by Sangheili to indicate a Sangheili-ai, a master swordsman.[1] The "-ai" suffix is applied to the surnames of blademasters, an honorific bestowed upon the Sangheili in a ceremony after they choose to dedicate their life to the perfection of their swordsmanship.[2] Variations of suffix exist; for example, the "-dai" suffix specifically denotes a swordmaster in the short-path method of combat.[3] Blademasters are entitled to wear gilded armor, denoting their master rank.[1]
Toha 'Sumai was one of the preeminent swordfighters of his time, though the aristocratic 'Sumai clan appears to bear the "-ai" suffix in perpetuity; the family's keep and all known members of the clan both hold the honorific.[4] Vul 'Soran, the second-in-command aboard the Kerel-pattern assault carrier Shadow of Intent, is a blademaster, though he lacks the "-ai" suffix.[1] Okro 'Vagaduun of the Banished is another blademaster who lacks this honorific suffix.[5] Other notable blademasters include Tel 'Szatulai,[6] Bero 'Kusovai,[2] Tulum 'Juranai,[7] Inslaan 'Gadogai,[8] and Jega 'Rdomnai of the Hand of Atriox.[9]
List of appearances
- Halo Graphic Novel
- The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor (First appearance)
- Halo 3: ODST
- Halo: Shadow of Intent
- Halo: Silent Storm
- Halo: Oblivion
- Halo: Shadows of Reach
- Halo: Divine Wind
- Halo: Infinite
- Halo: The Rubicon Protocol
- Halo: Outcasts
Sources
- ^ a b c Halo: Shadow of Intent, p. 15 (Google Play edition)
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 131
- ^ Halo: Outcasts, chapter 7: "She had the same surname as her kaidon—Varo—because she was of the same clan, and the same suffix—dai—because she was also a swordmaster in the short-path method of combat."
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Usze 'Taham (Retrieved on May 14, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach: Adjunct - Sacrifice
- ^ Halo: Silent Storm, chapter 18: ""This is madness, Blademaster." His voice was booming and certain, even through the transceiver in 'Szatulai's helmet."
- ^ Halo: Shadow of Intent, p. 18 (Google Play edition)
- ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, chapter 3
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Despite Distance (Retrieved on Oct 29, 2021) [archive]
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