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Evidently, blademaster encompasses all Sangheili-ai. Though the 'Sumai case is an interesting one.
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'''Blademaster''' is a title used by [[Sangheili]] to indicate a Sangheili-ai, a master [[martial arts|swordsman]]. [[Vul 'Soran]], the second-in-command aboard {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'', | [[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.<ref name="enc131">''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', p. 131 (2011)</ref> Blademasters are entitled to wear gilded armor, denoting their master rank.<ref name="soi15"/> | |||
[[Toha 'Sumai]] was one of the preeminent swordfighters of his time, though the [[Aristocrat|aristocratic]] '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>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/usze-taham '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Usze 'Taham'']</ref> [[Vul 'Soran]], the second-in-command aboard {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'', is a blademaster, though he lacks the "-ai" suffix.<ref name="soi15"/> Other notable blademasters include [[Tel 'Szatulai]],<ref>''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'', p. 181</ref> [[Bero 'Kusovai]],<ref name="enc131"/> and [[Tulum 'Juranai]].<ref>''Halo: Shadow of Intent'', p. 18 (Google Play edition)</ref> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo | *''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'' | ||
**''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' | *''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Blademasters| ]] | |||
[[Category:Sangheili ranks and titles]] | [[Category:Sangheili ranks and titles]] | ||