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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> | ||
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|affiliation=*[[House of Vadam]] | |affiliation=*[[House of Vadam]] | ||
*[[Covenant]] {{C|formerly}} | *[[Covenant]] {{C|formerly}} | ||
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*Primary liaison between the Sangheili and humanity | *Primary liaison between the Sangheili and humanity | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Quote|The Arbiter. Maybe more than any other figure, a symbol of what the galaxy could one day become.|[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Thomas Lasky]] about Thel 'Vadam's accomplishments}} | {{Quote|The Arbiter. Maybe more than any other figure, a symbol of what the galaxy could one day become.|[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Thomas Lasky]] about Thel 'Vadam's accomplishments}} | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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After a desperate escape from the Flood, the two soldiers witnessed the construction of a new Installation 04. As the newly created Halo was not linked to the rest of the network, it could be fired safely, destroying every remaining Flood infection form in its radius without harming humanity or the Covenant client races. The Arbiter, Johnson and Rtas 'Vadum evacuated all UNSC and Covenant separatist forces from the Ark while John went to rescue Cortana and retrieve the original Index from ''High Charity''. Thel later arrived on ''High Charity'' shortly after John set it to self destruct, using a [[M7057 Defoliant Projector|flamethrower]] to cover their escape. | After a desperate escape from the Flood, the two soldiers witnessed the construction of a new Installation 04. As the newly created Halo was not linked to the rest of the network, it could be fired safely, destroying every remaining Flood infection form in its radius without harming humanity or the Covenant client races. The Arbiter, Johnson and Rtas 'Vadum evacuated all UNSC and Covenant separatist forces from the Ark while John went to rescue Cortana and retrieve the original Index from ''High Charity''. Thel later arrived on ''High Charity'' shortly after John set it to self destruct, using a [[M7057 Defoliant Projector|flamethrower]] to cover their escape. | ||
The two then escaped on a [[D77H-TCI Pelican|Pelican dropship]], crashing it into Installation 04B; after fighting through numerous Flood forms, they rendezvoused with Sergeant Major Johnson and 343 Guilty Spark at the [[Control Room]]. The Monitor betrayed them after realizing that an immediate activation of the incomplete ring would destroy it and damage the Ark. In the battle that followed, the [[rampancy|rampant]] 343 killed Johnson and knocked the Arbiter out of the room. After the destruction of 343, | The two then escaped on a [[D77H-TCI Pelican|Pelican dropship]], crashing it into Installation 04B; after fighting through numerous Flood forms, they rendezvoused with Sergeant Major Johnson and 343 Guilty Spark at the [[Control Room]]. The Monitor betrayed them after realizing that an immediate activation of the incomplete ring would destroy it and damage the Ark. In the battle that followed, the [[rampancy|rampant]] 343 killed Johnson and knocked the Arbiter out of the room. After the destruction of 343, both Cortana and Thel expressed sorrow over Johnson's death, noting his sacrifice would not be forgotten. John activated Halo, with Thel and Cortana joining him as they escaped the crumbling Halo in a [[Warthog]]. They succeeded in reaching the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' and escaped the Ark and Halo just before it fired. Before departing to the bridge, Thel and John nodded to each other, a moment of mutual respect between warriors. This would be the last time 'Vadam would see the Chief for several years, as he then exited the hangar, and made his way to the bridge, while Chief and Cortana stayed behind and guided the frigate to its jump point, but the slipspace portal collapsed as ''Forward Unto Dawn'' transitioned. The aft end of the ship, with John-117 and Cortana aboard, was sheared off and left adrift in unknown space. The bow section, containing 'Vadam, completed the jump and crash-landed on Earth, where he was rescued. The Covenant Empire had ceased to exist, and Thel began the first steps to bring his people into a new future. | ||
===Leader of the Sangheili=== | ===Leader 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> | ||
===Distress call from humans=== | |||
{{Main|Operation: FAR STORM}} | |||
In [[2555]] UNSC contacted 'Vadam after discovering that the [[Halo array]] had been set to fire in three weeks. The countdown had been initiated from the Ark, and they needed help in re-activating the [[Portal at Voi|portal]] at [[Voi]] in order to dispatch a team there to disable the activation sequence. 'Vadam sent [[Usze 'Taham]] and [[N'tho 'Sraom]], along with other Sangheili and a [[Huragok]] to aide the humans.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 59-66''</ref> | |||
===Peace talks=== | ===Peace talks=== | ||
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===Search for John-117=== | ===Search for John-117=== | ||
{{Quote| | {{Quote|no=two | ||
Thel 'Vadam later met with | |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 Spartan-IV [[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 [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]].<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]]''. ''[[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. | 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'' "bookend" 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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*He is one of the few Sangheili to refer to John-117 as "Spartan". Even during and after the [[Great Schism]], many still refer to him as the Demon (though some, notably, adopt 343 Guilty Spark's designation for him - [[Reclaimer]]). Rtas 'Vadum also holds this distinction. Thel has also called him the Master Chief. | *He is one of the few Sangheili to refer to John-117 as "Spartan". Even during and after the [[Great Schism]], many still refer to him as the Demon (though some, notably, adopt 343 Guilty Spark's designation for him - [[Reclaimer]]). Rtas 'Vadum also holds this distinction. Thel has also called him the Master Chief. | ||
*In ''Halo 3'', if the player outdistances or removes 'Vadam from the map (such as pushing him off a cliff), he will suddenly reappear as if phasing out of Active Camo. This also happens when the Master Chief enters the driver's seat of the [[Warthog]] at the end of the level ''[[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]''; the Arbiter will appear on the Warthog's turret in this same manner. | *In ''Halo 3'', if the player outdistances or removes 'Vadam from the map (such as pushing him off a cliff), he will suddenly reappear as if phasing out of Active Camo. This also happens when the Master Chief enters the driver's seat of the [[Warthog]] at the end of the level ''[[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]''; the Arbiter will appear on the Warthog's turret in this same manner. | ||
*In ''Halo: Reach'', a [[Unggoy]] may say in his native language something like "thalvadamee", though if it really refers to 'Vadam is unknown, as much of Covenant voice clips are simply reverse-English.<ref>[[:File:Grunt look lngtme8.ogg]]</ref> | |||
==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: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-ArbiterThelVadam-Render.jpg|An early model of Thel in Arbiter armor in ''Halo 2 Anniversary''. | |||
File:H2A-ThelModel-Front.jpg|Model of Thel, used as the basis for all Sangheili models in ''Halo 2 Anniversary''. | |||
File:H2A-ThelModel-Face.jpg|Close up on the face of the ''Halo 2 Anniversary'' Thel model. | |||
File:H2A-ThelModel-FullBody.jpg|Untextured full body model of Thel 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: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> | ||
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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: Fleet Battles]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | ||
{{Col-end}} | {{Col-end}} | ||