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{{disambig header|the Arbiter during the end of the Human-Covenant War|other articles relating to "Arbiter"|Arbiter (disambiguation)}} | {{disambig header|the Arbiter during the end of the Human-Covenant War|other articles relating to "Arbiter"|Arbiter (disambiguation)}} | ||
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|homeworld=[[Vadam]], [[Sanghelios]]<ref name="VIS">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 11''</ref> | |homeworld=[[Vadam]], [[Sanghelios]]<ref name="VIS">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 11''</ref> | ||
|birth=[[2485|December 10, 2485]]<ref name="VIS"/> | |birth=[[2485|December 10, 2485]]<ref name="VIS"/> | ||
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*Primary liaison between the Sangheili and humanity | *Primary liaison between the Sangheili and humanity | ||
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{{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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On March 3, 2553, 'Vadam was present at the dedication of the memorial to those humans lost during the Covenant War. He was thanked by Hood for standing alongside John-117 "to the end"; knowing the resilience of the Spartan first hand, Thel expressed doubt as to the soldier's death. The Arbiter departed for Sanghelios aboard the ''Shadow of Intent'' along with Rtas 'Vadum, to ensure the security of their people. | On March 3, 2553, 'Vadam was present at the dedication of the memorial to those humans lost during the Covenant War. He was thanked by Hood for standing alongside John-117 "to the end"; knowing the resilience of the Spartan first hand, Thel expressed doubt as to the soldier's death. The Arbiter departed for Sanghelios aboard the ''Shadow of Intent'' along with Rtas 'Vadum, to ensure the security of their people. | ||
=== | ===Blooding Years=== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|Blooding Years}} | ||
{{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, | 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, {{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 {{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, 'Vadam was in talks to visit UNSC ''Infinity''.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 405''</ref> | ||
In [[2555|March of 2555]], the 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 the UNSC requested the Swords of Sanghelios' aid in re-activating the [[Portal at Voi|portal]] at [[Voi]] in order to dispatch a team there to disable the activation sequence. As he was preoccupied with the ongoing civil war, 'Vadam sent [[Usze 'Taham]] and [[N'tho 'Sraom]], along with several other Sangheili aboard [[corvette]] ''[[Mayhem]]'' and a [[Huragok]] to aide the humans.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 59-66''</ref> | |||
In [[2555]] UNSC contacted 'Vadam after discovering that the | |||
===Peace talks=== | ===Peace talks=== | ||
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Inside the repair depot, 'Vadam notified Hood and the rest of an old fortified redoubt in which they could take refuge in. Captain Lasky ordered Palmer and the protection detail to escort the delegation to the redoubt. As the party escaped the depot, they were intercepted by a Covenant [[Type-56 Lich|Lich]]. Palmer quickly acted and threw her helmet filled with grenades and destroyed the Lich. The delegation stayed back as [[Fireteam Jackknife]] and their bodyguards went ahead to ensure the redoubt was safe for them to use as shelter.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 2|Issue #2]]''</ref> However, as the delegates entered the redoubt, [[Vladimir Scruggs|Spartan Scruggs]] of [[Fireteam Jackknife]]—who had betrayed his team—ambushed the group and held Hood hostage. 'Vadam queried Scruggs on what his demands were; Scruggs stated that they would discuss them once his associates arrived. With the Covenant bearing on the site in force, the ambassadors' security detail discovered [[Covenant cargo tug|a craft]] they could use to evacuate. Thanks to the sacrifices of Fireteam Bailey, the delegation, Lasky and the surviving Spartans made it aboard ''Infinity'', which rallied the feuding Sangheili and Jiralhanae fleets and forced 'Gajat's forces into retreat.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 3|Issue #3]]''</ref> | Inside the repair depot, 'Vadam notified Hood and the rest of an old fortified redoubt in which they could take refuge in. Captain Lasky ordered Palmer and the protection detail to escort the delegation to the redoubt. As the party escaped the depot, they were intercepted by a Covenant [[Type-56 Lich|Lich]]. Palmer quickly acted and threw her helmet filled with grenades and destroyed the Lich. The delegation stayed back as [[Fireteam Jackknife]] and their bodyguards went ahead to ensure the redoubt was safe for them to use as shelter.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 2|Issue #2]]''</ref> However, as the delegates entered the redoubt, [[Vladimir Scruggs|Spartan Scruggs]] of [[Fireteam Jackknife]]—who had betrayed his team—ambushed the group and held Hood hostage. 'Vadam queried Scruggs on what his demands were; Scruggs stated that they would discuss them once his associates arrived. With the Covenant bearing on the site in force, the ambassadors' security detail discovered [[Covenant cargo tug|a craft]] they could use to evacuate. Thanks to the sacrifices of Fireteam Bailey, the delegation, Lasky and the surviving Spartans made it aboard ''Infinity'', which rallied the feuding Sangheili and Jiralhanae fleets and forced 'Gajat's forces into retreat.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 3|Issue #3]]''</ref> | ||
===Victory on Sanghelios=== | |||
[[File:MCC - Locke and Arbiter.png|thumb|250px|'Vadam, Locke and their respective forces preparing to fight together.]] | [[File:MCC - Locke and Arbiter.png|thumb|250px|'Vadam, Locke and their respective forces preparing to fight together.]] | ||
{{Quote|no=two | {{Quote|no=two | ||
|1=Jameson Locke | |1=Jameson Locke | ||
|q1=I | |q1=I saved your life today. | ||
|2=Thel 'Vadam | |2=Thel 'Vadam | ||
|q2= | |q2=Yet now you hunt [[John-117|another Spartan]]. The greatest of your clan. | ||
|3=Jameson Locke and Thel 'Vadam discuss Locke's mission | |3=Jameson Locke and Thel 'Vadam discuss Locke's mission | ||
}} | }} | ||
Following [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s death on [[Kamchatka]] in [[2558#October|October 2558]], the remaining forces of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|'Mdama's Covenant]] regrouped and launched an [[Battle of Sanghelios|assault]] on Sanghelios.<ref name="sos">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level ''[[Swords of Sanghelios (level)|Swords of Sanghelios]]''</ref> The Covenant used the city of [[Sunaion]] over [[Csurdon Sea]] as a staging point to launch an attack against Swords of Sanghelios territory, though the Arbiter countered this move by establishing a forward operating base in the ruins of [[Nuusra]] on the sea's coast.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/sunaion '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Sunaion'']</ref> However, the Covenant attacked first and laid siege to the Swords of Sanghelios base on Nuusra, pushing back 'Vadam and his forces to the [[Elder Council Chamber]].<ref name="sos"/> | |||
Meanwhile, John-117 and the rest of [[Blue Team]] had apparently gone rogue to pursue Cortana and the UNSC dispatched [[Fireteam Osiris]] to retrieve them. After Blue Team escaped Osiris aboard a Forerunner [[Guardian]] that Cortana had enter slipspace to an unknown location, Doctor [[Catherine Halsey]] and Spartan Sarah Palmer proposed for Osiris to utilize the Guardian located near Sunaion to follow Blue Team. Not wishing for the UNSC to get too engaged in the Sangheili civil war, Lasky had ''Infinity'' travel to Swords of Sanghelios and arranged for Osiris to be escorted to the Arbiter's position by Swords of Sanghelios soldiers. Osiris fought their way to the Arbiter's position at the Elder Council Chamber, while the Covenant started to overwhelm the Swords of Sanghelios at the camp. With help from surviving Swords of Sanghelios soldiers, the Spartans eliminated the Covenant forces around the chamber and moved inside to find the Arbiter; Osiris arrived at his position just as he was single-handedly killing several Covenant Sangheili. Contacting [[Mahkee 'Chava]], Osiris was extracted from the chamber along with the Arbiter by a [[Type-57 Phantom]].<ref name="sos"/> Returning to the Arbiter's primary camp in Nuusra with Palmer and Halsey, 'Vadam and Osiris leader Spartan [[Jameson Locke]] spoke about using Sunaion's Guardian to pursue Blue Team. However, using her recently gained access to the [[Domain]], Cortana suddenly blacked out every network at the camp. Halsey came up with a plan that involved locating a Forerunner [[Constructor]] at a support station for the Guardian and inputting commands into it to make the construct activate the Guardian for Osiris.<ref name="alliance">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level ''[[Alliance]]''</ref> | |||
[[File:H5G-SOSrally.png|thumb|250px|left|The Arbiter rallying his forces]] | |||
The Covenant deployed a [[Kraken]] between the support station and Osiris' position. While the Arbiter's forces engaged the Kraken with air squadrons, Osiris provided ground support. While the Swords of Sanghelios pushed the Kraken into a retreat, Osiris boarded the walker and destroyed its power core. With the Kraken destroyed, Osiris entered the nearby Forerunner support station and retrieved the Constructor. However, the Spartans were suddenly engaged by [[Promethean]] constructs.<ref name="enemy lines">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level ''[[Enemy Lines]]''</ref> After battling their way to the extraction point, Osiris returned to the Swords of Sanghelios camp at Nuusra, where 'Vadam was ready to begin the attack on Sunaion and finally destroy the Covenant. As the Constructor departed to activate the Guardian, the Arbiter's forces launched their assault on Sunaion.<ref name="before the storm">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level ''[[Before the Storm]]''</ref> 'Vadam and Osiris traveled to Sunaion aboard a [[Type-56 Lich]], narrowly avoiding anti-air weaponry. While the Arbiter led forces in engaging Covenant forces, Osiris destroyed the anti-air emplacements to allow the more air support from one of the Swords of Sanghelios' fleets. Osiris then moved towards the Guardian's position, with Locke warning the Arbiter to move his fleet before the Guardian set off its concussive blasts upon activation. However, Promethean constructs began engaging the Swords of Sanghelios near the Guardian's location and started to overwhelm the Arbiter's forces. As the Guardian began to initiate its activation sequence, parts of the city began falling apart. Osiris arrived at the 'Vadam's location just as he was killing a [[Promethean Knight]]. The Arbiter and the four Spartans came under attack from Promethean forces and were soon attacked by the [[Warden Eternal]]. The five managed to defeat the Warden and his Prometheans, just as the Guardian began to leave Sanghelios. Palmer managed to pick up the Spartans in a Pelican and drop them off aboard the Guardian before the construct left the planet into slipspace. 'Vadam then regrouped with his own soldiers and led the Swords of Sanghelios in eliminating the last of the Covenant forces on the planet.<ref name="sunaion">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level ''[[Battle of Sunaion]]''</ref> | |||
After his victory at Sunaion, 'Vadam and his forces returned to their campsite at Nuusra with Halsey and Palmer. After Cortana escaped with numerous Guardians at her disposal, Blue Team and Fireteam Osiris traveled to Sanghelios where they met up with 'Vadam, Halsey, and Palmer to begin plotting their next move.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level ''[[Guardians]]''</ref> | |||
==Personality and traits== | ==Personality and traits== | ||
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[[File:Chiefarbiter.jpg|thumb|250px|John-117 and Thel 'Vadam fighting alongside each other.]] | [[File:Chiefarbiter.jpg|thumb|250px|John-117 and Thel 'Vadam fighting alongside each other.]] | ||
Despite his former hatred for humans, Thel has displayed great respect for some, even former battlefield foes. He also holds admiration for humanity's courage; this is most clearly seen by his actions to avoid the glassing Earth, even though that meant risking a possible Flood outbreak. Presumably due to the role Johnson played in his killing of Tartarus, Thel respected him greatly and grieved his death, expressing sorrow to the Master Chief, but promising that his sacrifice would not be in vain. Despite initially hating the Master Chief greatly for destroying Installation 04 and being the "Demon" of the Covenant who killed so many soldiers, the Arbiter came to greatly respect and trust the Chief. The Chief helped convince him of the truth of the Great Journey and they fought together against the Covenant and Truth. Together they defeated Truth and deactivated the Halo Array. When the Master Chief went to rescue Cortana and activate [[Installation 04B]], Thel remained behind to help him and shared a nod of respect with him when it was over. Even though the Master Chief was believed to be dead, Thel showed disbelief in this presumption, confident that the Spartan had survived thanks to his extraordinary ability to overcome impossible odds. After the events of Ealen IV and discovering the Chief was still alive, Thel believed John was the key to the galaxy's future. He also admitted to Spartan Locke that even when they were enemies and he called the Chief "Demon," it was with a modicum of respect for him. He also admitted that after their alliance he came to see the Chief as his friend as well as an ally. | Despite his former hatred for humans, Thel has displayed great respect for some, even former battlefield foes. He also holds admiration for humanity's courage; this is most clearly seen by his actions to avoid the glassing Earth, even though that meant risking a possible Flood outbreak. Presumably due to the role Johnson played in his killing of Tartarus, Thel respected him greatly and grieved his death, expressing sorrow to the Master Chief, but promising that his sacrifice would not be in vain. Despite initially hating the Master Chief greatly for destroying Installation 04 and being the "Demon" of the Covenant who killed so many soldiers, the Arbiter came to greatly respect and trust the Chief. The Chief helped convince him of the truth of the Great Journey and they fought together against the Covenant and Truth. Together they defeated Truth and deactivated the Halo Array. When the Master Chief went to rescue Cortana and activate [[Installation 04B]], Thel remained behind to help him and shared a nod of respect with him when it was over. Even though the Master Chief was believed to be dead, Thel showed disbelief in this presumption, confident that the Spartan had survived thanks to his extraordinary ability to overcome impossible odds. After the events of Ealen IV and discovering the Chief was still alive, Thel believed John was the key to the galaxy's future. He also admitted to Spartan Locke that even when they were enemies and he called the Chief "Demon," it was with a modicum of respect for him. He also admitted that after their alliance he came to see the Chief as his friend as well as an ally. Before Fireteam Osiris entered the Guardian on Sunaion to find the Master Chief, the Arbiter complimented Locke with a Sangheili proverb, and then asked Locke to send the Chief his greetings. Olympia Vale remarked that she had never heard an Elite address a human in such a way. | ||
{{Clear}} | {{Clear}} | ||
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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 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'' " | 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== | ||
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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-Arbiter-ThelVadam.jpg|Full-body portrait of Thel 'Vadam in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | |||
File:H5G-Thelrender.png|A render of Thel 'Vadam in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | File:H5G-Thelrender.png|A render of Thel 'Vadam in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
File:H5G - Arbiter face.png|A close-up of Thel's face in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | |||
File:Thel Vadam Halo 5.png|Thel and Locke on Sanghelios shortly before the [[Battle of Sunaion]]. | File:Thel Vadam Halo 5.png|Thel and Locke on Sanghelios shortly before the [[Battle of Sunaion]]. | ||
File:SOSEArbiter.png| Several Sangheili alongside Thel 'Vadam on Sangheilios. | |||
File:SOSEArbiter2.png|Thel 'Vadam and a Sangheili before an assault on a [[Kraken]]. | |||
File:SOSArbiter.png|Thel 'Vadam on Sangheilios. | |||
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 Legends]]'' | *''[[Halo Legends]]'' | ||
**''[[Origins]]'' | **''[[Origins]]'' | ||
*''[[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}} | ||
**''[[Wages of Sin]]'' {{Mo}} | **''[[Wages of Sin]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
**''[[From the Office of Dr. William Arthur Iqbal]]'' {{Mo}} | **''[[From the Office of Dr. William Arthur Iqbal]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
{{Col-2}} | |||
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' | *''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | ||
**''[[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary|Terminals]]'' | **''[[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminals]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: New Blood]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo: New Blood]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'' | *''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'' | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:House of Vadam]] | [[Category:House of Vadam]] | ||