61,072
edits
Shipmaster: Difference between revisions
m
→List of appearances: link replacement, replaced: [[Battle for the Blood-Moon → [[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon
m (→List of appearances: H5 Limited Edition -> Dossiers) |
m (→List of appearances: link replacement, replaced: [[Battle for the Blood-Moon → [[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon) |
||
| (19 intermediate revisions by 13 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{ | {{Status|Canon}} | ||
[[File:Lat 'Ravamee (Master Chief Collection).png|300px|thumb|[[Lat 'Ravamee]], the shipmaster of the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''.]] | |||
| | |||
'''Shipmaster''' (feminine term: '''Shipmistress'''), occasionally rendered as '''Ship Master''',{{ | '''Shipmaster''' (feminine term: '''Shipmistress'''), occasionally rendered as '''Ship Master''',{{citation needed}} is a title the [[Covenant]] use to describe an individual in command of a [[Covenant starship|starship]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 4'' (2003)</ref> The size of the ship is not relevant, whether a [[Covenant frigate|frigate]] or a [[Covenant supercarrier|supercarrier]]. The Covenant also use the term to describe the [[commanding officer]]s of [[human]] vessels.<ref>'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 41'' (2003) (''"'Nosolee felt certain that the man named "[[Jacob Keyes|Keezz]]" held the position of Ship Master"'')</ref> | ||
Shipmasters occasionally command small [[task force]]s or [[Covenant fleet|fleets]], although this does not afford them the superior rank of [[ | Shipmasters occasionally command small [[task force]]s or [[Covenant fleet|fleets]], although this does not afford them the superior rank of [[fleetmaster]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign levels ''[[Floodgate]]'' and ''[[The Ark]]''</ref><ref name="return">'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[The Return]]"</ref> | ||
== | ==Overview== | ||
[[File:Reach 25806280 Full.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Shipmaster Ardo 'Moretumee commanding ''Ardent Prayer''.]] | [[File:Reach 25806280 Full.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Shipmaster Ardo 'Moretumee commanding ''Ardent Prayer''.]] | ||
Like many titles used by the Covenant, shipmaster is less of a formal rank and more of a role, not unlike that of a human ship captain. While most prominently held by [[Sangheili]], the title of shipmaster can be attained by individuals of different species and ranks. Shipmasters are subject to orders from their fleet's [[Fleet Master]], [[Supreme Commander]], or [[Imperial Admiral]]. | Like many titles used by the Covenant, shipmaster is less of a formal rank and more of a role, not unlike that of a human ship captain. While most prominently held by [[Sangheili]], the title of shipmaster can be attained by individuals of different species and ranks. Shipmasters are subject to orders from their fleet's [[Fleet Master]], [[Supreme Commander]], or [[Imperial Admiral]]. | ||
The shipmaster of a particular ship gives orders from the command center of their vessel, the equivalent of a [[UNSC starship]]'s [[bridge]]. There they oversee and supervise the running of the ship, and give orders during battle. They command the ship from a platform raised off the deck, surrounded by [[holography|holographic]] screens displaying relevant information.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved''' campaign level ''[[The Truth and Reconciliation]]''</ref> Each shipmaster has | The shipmaster of a particular ship gives orders from the command center of their vessel, the equivalent of a [[UNSC starship]]'s [[bridge]]. There they oversee and supervise the running of the ship, and give orders during battle. They command the ship from a platform raised off the deck, surrounded by [[holography|holographic]] screens displaying relevant information.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved''' campaign level ''[[The Truth and Reconciliation]]''</ref> Each shipmaster has their own personal insignia which is used to identify them within holographic readouts of a fleet when acknowledging orders from their Fleet Master, for example.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 283''</ref> Most shipmasters have bodyguards assigned to them, such as a [[Mgalekgolo]] pair or a [[lance]] of special infantry. Mgalekgolo guards were responsible for protecting the shipmaster at all costs and, if they failed to do so, were expected to enact revenge on the shipmaster's killer.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 190''</ref> | ||
Sangheili of many different ranks may serve as shipmasters, though the position is often assumed by high-ranking individuals such as [[Special Operations Commander]]s, [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealots]], or [[Sangheili General|Generals]]. The lowest-ranked shipmaster known was [[Sangheili Major|Major]] [[Voro Nar 'Mantakree|Voro 'Mantakree]], who became the shipmaster of his vessel—''[[Incorruptible]]''—after killing the [[Tano 'Inanraree|previous shipmaster]]. 'Mantakree was later promoted to Fleet Master and placed in charge of a task force sent to [[Onyx]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 243''</ref> Shipmasters that command ships with a significant amount of firepower garner more respect among subordinates and other shipmasters.<ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 174''</ref> Shipmasters often wear gold-colored armor as a symbol of their lofty status, though Special Operations personnel serving as shipmasters are known to retain their silver armor.{{Ref/Reuse|return}}<ref name="h3">'''Halo 3'''</ref> Some Sangheili shipmasters wear [[doarmir]] fur cloaks as a sign of status.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 159''</ref> | Sangheili of many different ranks may serve as shipmasters, though the position is often assumed by high-ranking individuals such as [[Special Operations Commander]]s, [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealots]], or [[Sangheili General|Generals]]. The lowest-ranked shipmaster known was [[Sangheili Major|Major]] [[Voro Nar 'Mantakree|Voro 'Mantakree]], who became the shipmaster of his vessel—''[[Incorruptible]]''—after killing the [[Tano 'Inanraree|previous shipmaster]]. 'Mantakree was later promoted to Fleet Master and placed in charge of a task force sent to [[Onyx]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 243''</ref> Shipmasters that command ships with a significant amount of firepower garner more respect among subordinates and other shipmasters.<ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 174''</ref> Shipmasters often wear gold-colored armor as a symbol of their lofty status, though Special Operations personnel serving as shipmasters are known to retain their silver armor.{{Ref/Reuse|return}}<ref name="h3">'''Halo 3'''</ref> Some Sangheili shipmasters wear [[doarmir]] fur cloaks as a sign of status.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 159''</ref> | ||
| Line 33: | Line 19: | ||
[[Jiralhanae]], being the other leading military caste of the Covenant, also can hold the title of shipmaster. [[Kig-Yar]] can also serve as shipmasters, although they primarily command ships of the Kig-Yar's own design; the [[missionary ship]]s employed by the Covenant's [[Ministry of Tranquility]] are the most noted example.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 81''</ref> Despite this, some Kig-Yar shipmasters would be granted control of a [[Covenant frigate]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''', ''pages 50-51''</ref> As Kig-Yar society is matriarchal, their ship commanders are most commonly female and thus hold the title of shipmistress. However, male Kig-Yar shipmasters still exist.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 381''</ref> | [[Jiralhanae]], being the other leading military caste of the Covenant, also can hold the title of shipmaster. [[Kig-Yar]] can also serve as shipmasters, although they primarily command ships of the Kig-Yar's own design; the [[missionary ship]]s employed by the Covenant's [[Ministry of Tranquility]] are the most noted example.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 81''</ref> Despite this, some Kig-Yar shipmasters would be granted control of a [[Covenant frigate]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''', ''pages 50-51''</ref> As Kig-Yar society is matriarchal, their ship commanders are most commonly female and thus hold the title of shipmistress. However, male Kig-Yar shipmasters still exist.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 381''</ref> | ||
{{Clear}} | {{Clear}} | ||
== Known shipmasters == | == Known shipmasters == | ||
===Sangheili=== | ===Sangheili=== | ||
| Line 39: | Line 26: | ||
*[[Lat 'Ravamee]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''. | *[[Lat 'Ravamee]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''. | ||
*[[Let 'Volir]] - Shipmaster of the ''[[Enduring Conviction]]''. | *[[Let 'Volir]] - Shipmaster of the ''[[Enduring Conviction]]''. | ||
*[[Orna ' | *[[Orna 'Fulsam]]ee – Shipmaster of the ''[[Blameless Conceit]]'' and later the ''[[Ghost of Barolon]]''. | ||
*[[Tano 'Inanraree]] – Former shipmaster of the ''[[Incorruptible]]''. | *[[Tano 'Inanraree]] – Former shipmaster of the ''[[Incorruptible]]''. | ||
*[[Qunu]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Far Sight Lost]]''. | *[[Qunu]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Far Sight Lost]]''. | ||
| Line 57: | Line 44: | ||
*[[Kantar 'Utaralee]] – Shipmaster of an unknown ship. | *[[Kantar 'Utaralee]] – Shipmaster of an unknown ship. | ||
*[[Ori 'Sumai]] – Shipmaster of an unknown ship. | *[[Ori 'Sumai]] – Shipmaster of an unknown ship. | ||
*[[Mahkee 'Chava]] - Shipmistress of | *[[Mahkee 'Chava]] - Shipmistress of ''[[Scorrin's Blade]]''. | ||
*[[Sali 'Nyon]] - Shipmaster of ''[[Breath of Annihilation]]''. | *[[Sali 'Nyon]] - Shipmaster of ''[[Breath of Annihilation]]''. | ||
*[[Ryn 'Alun]] - Shipmaster of ''[[Panom's Canticle]]''. | |||
*[[Inka 'Saham]] - Former shipmaster of ''[[Heresy's Sorrow]]''. | |||
*[[Ob 'Nathisee]] - Shipmaster of ''[[Steadfast Strike]]''. | |||
*[[Nizat 'Kvarosee]] - Former shipmaster of ''[[Pious Rampage]]''. | |||
*[[Qoo 'Weyodosee]] - Shipmaster of ''[[Quiet Faith]]''. | |||
*[[Yey 'Mootasee]] - Shipmaster of ''[[Divine Whisper]]''. | |||
===Jiralhanae=== | ===Jiralhanae=== | ||
| Line 84: | Line 77: | ||
File:HM-Maccabeus.png|Shipmaster Maccabeus in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''. | File:HM-Maccabeus.png|Shipmaster Maccabeus in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''. | ||
File:HW2 - Let 'Volir.png|Shipmaster Let 'Volir in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | File:HW2 - Let 'Volir.png|Shipmaster Let 'Volir in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | ||
File:HINF InkaSaham.png|Shipmaster Inka 'Saham in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. | File:HINF InkaSaham.png|Shipmaster [[Inka 'Saham]] in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| Line 108: | Line 101: | ||
**''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminals]]'' | **''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminals]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 4]]'' | *''[[Halo 4]]'' | ||
**''[[Terminal (Halo 4)|Terminals]]'' | **''[[Terminal (Halo 4)|Terminals]]'' | ||
| Line 114: | Line 106: | ||
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' | *''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | *''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | ||
{{Col-2}} | |||
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'' | *''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' | *''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' | ||
| Line 132: | Line 125: | ||
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' | *''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]'' | |||
{{Col-end}} | {{Col-end}} | ||