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|height={{Convert|238.76|cm|ftin}}<ref name="VIS"/><ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 130''</ref> | |height={{Convert|238.76|cm|ftin}}<ref name="VIS"/><ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 130''</ref> | ||
|mass={{Convert|319|lb|kg}}<ref name="ENC"/><ref name="VIS"/> | |mass={{Convert|319|lb|kg}}<ref name="ENC"/><ref name="VIS"/> | ||
|eyes= | |eyes=Amber | ||
|affiliation=*[[House of Vadam]] | |affiliation=*[[House of Vadam]] | ||
*[[Covenant]] {{C| | *[[Covenant]] {{C|formerly}} | ||
*[[Swords of Sanghelios]] | *[[Swords of Sanghelios]] | ||
|rank=*[[Kaidon | |rank-title=Title | ||
|rank=*[[Kaidon]] of [[Vadam]] | |||
*[[Arbiter]] | *[[Arbiter]] | ||
|notable=*Killed the [[Prophet of Truth]], fragmenting the Covenant | |notable=*Killed the [[Prophet of Truth]], fragmenting the Covenant | ||
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'''Thel 'Vadam''' (formerly ''''Vadamee''')<ref>'''[[Halo Waypoint]]''', ''The long road home''</ref> is the [[Sangheili]] [[kaidon]] of the [[House of Vadam]]. He was the last [[Arbiter]] to serve the [[Covenant]], and continued to be widely known by his title in the closing months of the [[Human-Covenant War]] and in the post-war period. Presently, he leads the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and is considered by many to be the formal leader of the Sangheili on the whole.<ref name="wp thel">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/arbiter-thel-vadam '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Arbiter Thel 'Vadam'']</ref> | '''Thel 'Vadam''' (formerly ''''Vadamee''')<ref>'''[[Halo Waypoint]]''', ''The long road home''</ref> is the [[Sangheili]] [[kaidon]] of the [[House of Vadam]]. He was the last [[Arbiter]] to serve the [[Covenant]], and continued to be widely known by his title in the closing months of the [[Human-Covenant War]] and in the post-war period. Presently, he leads the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and is considered by many to be the formal leader of the Sangheili on the whole.<ref name="wp thel">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/arbiter-thel-vadam '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Arbiter Thel 'Vadam'']</ref> | ||
Thel commanded numerous fleets during his service in the [[Covenant]], most notably as the [[Supreme Commander]] of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], which mounted a successful [[Fall of Reach|invasion]] and occupation of the [[human]] colony [[Reach]] and later during [[Battle of Installation 04|operations]] on [[Installation 04]]. 'Vadam was responsible for over one billion [[human]] casualties during the war, and the [[glassing]] of at least seven colonies.<ref name="terminal 3">'''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary|Terminal 3]]''</ref> | Thel commanded numerous fleets during his service in the [[Covenant]], most notably as the [[Supreme Commander]] of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], which mounted a successful [[Fall of Reach|invasion]] and occupation of the [[human]] colony [[Reach]] and later during [[Battle of Installation 04|operations]] on [[Installation 04]]. 'Vadam was responsible for over one billion [[human]] casualties during the war, and the [[glassing]] of at least seven colonies.<ref name="terminal 3">'''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary|Terminal 3]]''</ref> During the [[Great Schism]], Thel became a leading member of the Sangheili who seceded from the Covenant, and aided the UNSC in their effort to stop the Prophet of Truth and his forces from activating the [[Halo Array]]. He fought many battles alongside the [[Spartan|"demon"]] [[John-117]] on [[Installation 05]], [[Earth]], and [[Installation 00]] in the final days of the war. | ||
During the [[Great Schism]], Thel became a leading member of the Sangheili who seceded from the Covenant, and aided the UNSC in their effort to stop the Prophet of Truth and his forces from activating the [[Halo Array]]. He fought many battles alongside the [[Spartan|"demon"]] [[John-117]] on [[Installation 05]], [[Earth]], and [[Installation 00]] in the final days of the war. | |||
Returning to [[Sanghelios]] after the conclusion of the war, the Arbiter went on to become a symbol of Sangheili honor and resilience in the face of betrayal. He attempted to unite the feudal states across his homeworld in forming the first coalition government since the [[Sangheili-San 'Shyuum War|First Age of Conflict]]. Despite his efforts, he met resistance from [[Covenant remnants|many of his people]], who felt that his ideals and beliefs went against the traditional values of the Sangheili. | Returning to [[Sanghelios]] after the conclusion of the war, the Arbiter went on to become a symbol of Sangheili honor and resilience in the face of betrayal. He attempted to unite the feudal states across his homeworld in forming the first coalition government since the [[Sangheili-San 'Shyuum War|First Age of Conflict]]. Despite his efforts, he met resistance from [[Covenant remnants|many of his people]], who felt that his ideals and beliefs went against the traditional values of the Sangheili. | ||
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{{quote|The assault on Vadam must begin now.|Avu Med 'Telcam signaling the start of uprising}} | {{quote|The assault on Vadam must begin now.|Avu Med 'Telcam signaling the start of uprising}} | ||
In March 2553, the Arbiter greeted Phillips in Vadam. Phillips requested a tour of Sanghelios' most ancient cities to which Thel approved and assigned Phillips an escort, [[Cadan 'Ilmir]].<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 425''</ref> Not long after, they lost Phillips in [[Ontom]] after dissident Jiralhanae detonated an explosive in the state. In the wake of this uprising, 'Telcam and the [[Servants of the Abiding Truth]] launched their attack on the state of Vadam. 'Vadam was later contacted by Lord Hood who informed him that he could recover Phillips and quell the rebellion. 'Vadam was doubtful of his offer but graciously accepted his help.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''pages 236-238''</ref> Despite 'Telcam's ship having been shot down early in the battle, the situation on Sanghelios intensified as reinforcements from like-minded [[keep]]s arrived to attack Vadam keep. Lord Hood arrived on Sanghelios onboard humanity's most powerful ship, the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. The Arbiter was caught off guard and as his own reinforcements failed to arrive on time, he reluctantly accepted the UNSC's help in fending off the attackers. ''Infinity'' decimated the rebel forces while the {{UNSCShip|Port Stanley}} posed as a Kig-Yar pirate ship and covertly destroyed some of 'Vadam's ships, leaving the Arbiter with a Pyrrhic victory. After the battle, Thel 'Vadam was in talks to visit the UNSC ''Infinity''.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 405''</ref> | In March 2553, the Arbiter greeted Phillips in Vadam. Phillips requested a tour of Sanghelios' most ancient cities to which Thel approved and assigned Phillips an escort, [[Cadan 'Ilmir]].<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 425''</ref> Not long after, they lost Phillips in [[Ontom]] after dissident Jiralhanae detonated an explosive in the state. In the wake of this uprising, 'Telcam and the [[Servants of the Abiding Truth]] launched their attack on the state of Vadam. 'Vadam was later contacted by Lord Hood who informed him that he could recover Phillips and quell the rebellion. 'Vadam was doubtful of his offer but graciously accepted his help.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''pages 236-238''</ref> Despite 'Telcam's ship having been shot down early in the battle, the situation on Sanghelios intensified as reinforcements from like-minded [[keep]]s arrived to attack Vadam keep. Lord Hood arrived on Sanghelios onboard humanity's most powerful ship, the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. The Arbiter was caught off guard and as his own reinforcements failed to arrive on time, he reluctantly accepted the UNSC's help in fending off the attackers. ''Infinity'' decimated the rebel forces while the {{UNSCShip|Port Stanley}} posed as a Kig-Yar pirate ship and covertly destroyed some of 'Vadam's ships, leaving the Arbiter with a Pyrrhic victory. After the battle, Thel 'Vadam was in talks to visit the UNSC ''Infinity''.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 405''</ref> | ||
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===Peace talks=== | ===Peace talks=== | ||
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===Search for John-117=== | ===Search for John-117=== | ||
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Thel 'Vadam later met with ONI's [[Jameson Locke|Agent Jameson Locke]] and told him about John-117's past actions and the events yet to come during a joint mission between Locke's Spartan team and 'Vadam's Sangheili forces against [[Covenant remnants]].<ref>'''Halo 2 Anniversary''', ''Prologue'' and ''Epilogue'' cinematics</ref> The Arbiter agreed to aid Locke because both human and Sangheili lives depended on Locke finding the Master Chief.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection announcement trailer]]'''</ref> | |1=Jameson Locke | ||
|q1=I'm a [[Spartan-IV|Spartan]] now, sir. | |||
|2=Thel 'Vadam | |||
|q2=I know who you are. Yet now you hunt another Spartan, the greatest of your clan. | |||
|3=Jameson Locke and Thel 'Vadam discuss Locke's mission. | |||
}} | |||
Thel 'Vadam later met with ONI's [[Jameson Locke|Agent Jameson Locke]] and told him about John-117's past actions and the events yet to come during a joint mission between Locke's Spartan team and 'Vadam's Sangheili forces against [[Covenant remnants]].<ref>'''Halo 2 Anniversary''', ''Prologue'' and ''Epilogue'' cinematics</ref> The Arbiter agreed to aid Locke because both human and Sangheili lives depended on Locke finding the Master Chief.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection announcement trailer]]'''</ref> | |||
{{Clear}} | {{Clear}} | ||
==Personality and traits== | ==Personality and traits== | ||
[[File:H2A - Thel's face.jpg|thumb|250px|Thel after the Hierarchs offer him the position of Arbiter.]] | [[File:H2A - Thel's face.jpg|thumb|250px|Thel after the Hierarchs offer him the position of Arbiter.]] | ||
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The name Thel 'Vadam was established in the novel ''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''. While the narrative does not explicitly connect the character with the Arbiter introduced in ''Halo 2'', his assignment to the Fleet of Particular Justice is referenced near the end of the novel. Much later, Halo Waypoint confirmed that Thel 'Vadamee was indeed the future Arbiter.{{Citation needed}} | The name Thel 'Vadam was established in the novel ''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''. While the narrative does not explicitly connect the character with the Arbiter introduced in ''Halo 2'', his assignment to the Fleet of Particular Justice is referenced near the end of the novel. Much later, Halo Waypoint confirmed that Thel 'Vadamee was indeed the future Arbiter.{{Citation needed}} | ||
The Arbiter wears mandible guards in ''Halo 3'' despite lacking them in ''Halo 2'' and ''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]] | The Arbiter wears mandible guards in ''Halo 3'' despite lacking them in ''Halo 2'' and ''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]''. ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' depicts 'Vadam in the likeness of ''Halo 4''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Elites, most notably through the light tone and sparse texture of his skin. ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' ignores this overhaul, though he does wear his armor from the comic series in the "bookend" cutscenes—albeit with an open helmet with fixed mandible guards. ''Halo 5: Guardians''<nowiki>'</nowiki> depicts 'Vadam in the likeness of ''Halo 4''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Elites like in ''Halo: Escalation'', though he continues to wear his armor from the ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' "bookeend" cutscenes. This is due to resource management rather than a retcon.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/why-the-heck-are-thel-s-covenant-wearing-h4-armor/662e9ed3-828e-448b-bd79-d6cf2c9bab06/posts?page=1#post20 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''GrimBrother ONE on resources'']</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:Arbiter3.jpg|'Vadamee as the Arbiter in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File:Supremecommander.jpg|Thel 'Vadamee in his Supreme Commander cloak in ''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''. | File:Supremecommander.jpg|Thel 'Vadamee in his Supreme Commander cloak in ''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''. | ||
File:1223857594 Arby3.jpg|'Vadam taunting his enemies to attack in ''Halo 3''. | File:1223857594 Arby3.jpg|'Vadam taunting his enemies to attack in ''Halo 3''. | ||
File:Thel `Vadam Tranparent.png|Another view of Thel ' | File:Thel `Vadam Tranparent.png|Another view of Thel 'Vadam. | ||
File:Thel 'Vadam - Origins.png|Thel 'Vadam as seen in ''[[Halo Legends]]:'' ''[[Origins]]''. Note the longer, hanging mandibles similar to [[Ripa 'Moramee]]. | File:Thel 'Vadam - Origins.png|Thel 'Vadam as seen in ''[[Halo Legends]]:'' ''[[Origins]]''. Note the longer, hanging mandibles similar to [[Ripa 'Moramee]]. | ||
File:Thel 2558.png|Thel 'Vadam in [[2558]]. | File:Thel 2558.png|Thel 'Vadam in [[2558]]. | ||
File:ThelcalmsLydus.png|Lydus threatening to kill Vladimir Scruggs while Thel 'Vadam attempts to learn why Scruggs is holding Lord Hood hostage. | File:ThelcalmsLydus.png|Lydus threatening to kill Vladimir Scruggs while Thel 'Vadam attempts to learn why Scruggs is holding Lord Hood hostage. | ||
File: | File:H2A Arby.jpg|An early image of Thel 'Vadam in ''Halo 2 Anniversary''. | ||
File:Supreme Commander Thel 3D model.jpg|An early model of Thel in Supreme Commander armor in ''Halo 2 Anniversary''. | |||
File:H2A-Thel SC.jpg|Thel 'Vadam as a Supreme Commander. | |||
File:H2A - Thel before armor.jpg|'Vadamee about to receive the Arbiter's armor, with the Prophets nearby. | |||
File:H2A-Arbiter-03.jpg|Thel 'Vadamee as the Arbiter. | |||
File:H2A - Arbiter and 'Vadum.png|[[Rtas 'Vadum]] and Thel 'Vadam converse. | |||
File:ArbiterHalo5.jpg|A profile of Thel 'Vadam. | |||
File:H2A-ep-Arbiter&Locke.jpg|Thel speaking with Spartan Locke | File:H2A-ep-Arbiter&Locke.jpg|Thel speaking with Spartan Locke | ||
File:H5G-Thelrender.png|A render of Thel 'Vadam in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | |||
File:Thel Vadam Halo 5.png|Thel and Locke on Sanghelios shortly before the [[Battle of Sunaion]]. | |||
File:Arbiterlegendarycollection.jpg|The [[McFarlane Toys/Legendary Collection Series#Arbiter|Arbiter Legendary Collection Figure]] made by [[McFarlane Toys]]. | File:Arbiterlegendarycollection.jpg|The [[McFarlane Toys/Legendary Collection Series#Arbiter|Arbiter Legendary Collection Figure]] made by [[McFarlane Toys]]. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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*''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' | ||
**''[[Halo: The Flood#2010 bonus content|Adjunct]]'' {{Mo}} | **''[[Halo: The Flood#2010 bonus content|Adjunct]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' {{ | *''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' {{Fm}} | ||
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'' | *''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo 3]]'' | *''[[Halo 3]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' {{ | *''[[Halo Wars]]'' {{Im}} | ||
*''[[Halo Legends]]'' | *''[[Halo Legends]]'' | ||
**''[[Origins]]'' | **''[[Origins]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' | *''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' | ||
**''[[The Return]]'' {{C|Motion comic only}} | **''[[The Return]]'' {{C|Motion comic only}} | ||
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*''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]'' | ||
**''[[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary|Terminals]]'' | **''[[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary|Terminals]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: New Blood]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | |||
{{Col-end}} | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||