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'''Supreme Commander''' is a rate used in the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|military]],<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminal 9]]''</ref> and later in [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|reformed Covenant]].<ref name="VIS"/> The rank has only been known to be issued to [[Sangheili]] [[Fleet Master]]s commanding large [[Covenant fleet|fleets]] and armadas.<ref group="note">The ''[[Priority Broadcast Log/Eleventh Cycle, Third Unit]]'' featured in the 2010 reissue of ''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' consistently refers to Supreme Commander [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee as Fleet Master, implying that the two ranks are not distinct from one another. Given that the title of Fleet Master follows a similar format as that of [[Shipmaster]], which is known to be given to individuals of any rank in command of a starship, Supreme Commander may be a formal rank while Fleet Master is a title. Alternatively, it is possible that Supreme Commander is a secondary title given to Fleet Masters in command of especially large or important fleets.</ref>  
'''Supreme Commander''' is a rate used in the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|military]],<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminal 9]]''</ref> and later in [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|reformed Covenant]].<ref name="VIS"/> The rate was given to [[fleetmaster]]s explicitly appointed by the [[Hierarchs]] to lead major military expeditions.<ref>''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', p. 92</ref><ref group="note">The ''[[Priority Broadcast Log/Eleventh Cycle, Third Unit]]'' featured in the 2010 reissue of ''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' consistently refers to Supreme Commander [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee as Fleet Master, implying that the two ranks are not distinct from one another. Given that the title of Fleet Master follows a similar format as that of [[Shipmaster]], which is known to be given to individuals of any rank in command of a starship, Supreme Commander may be a formal rank while Fleet Master is a title. Alternatively, it is possible that Supreme Commander is a secondary title given to Fleet Masters in command of especially large or important fleets.</ref>  
 
For most of the Covenant's history, this rank was held by the Sangheili race until the [[Great Schism]], when the [[Jiralhanae]] assumed most of the Covenant's higher ranks.


==Description==
==Description==
A Supreme Commander is responsible for a fleet or a contingent of fleets and leads blockades, naval battles, or [[orbital bombardment]] operations.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 135'' (2011 edition)</ref> Supreme Commanders command large Covenant fleets, such as the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], which was formerly led by [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee before he was stripped of his rank due to his [[Battle of Installation 04|failure]] at [[Installation 04]].<ref name="heretic">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Heretic (Level)|The Heretic]]''</ref>
A Supreme Commander is responsible for a fleet or a contingent of fleets and leads blockades, naval battles, or [[orbital bombardment]] operations.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 135'' (2011 edition)</ref> Supreme Commanders command large Covenant fleets, such as the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], which was formerly led by [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee before he was stripped of his rank due to his [[Battle of Installation 04|failure]] at [[Installation 04]].<ref name="heretic">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Heretic (Level)|The Heretic]]''</ref>
During the Great Schism, it is possible that the Jiralhanae took these positions from the Sangheili, as the majority of the Sangheili's other posts were taken over. However, no Jiralhanae Supreme Commanders have been mentioned.


In addition to commanding naval forces, Supreme Commanders have authority over the ground troops attached to their fleet. For example, Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee ordered part of his fleet's [[Covenant Special Operations|special operations]] contingent to conduct a mission to the [[Covenant agricultural support ship|agricultural support ship]] ''[[Infinite Succor]]'' during the Battle of Installation 04.<ref name="Voyage"/>
In addition to commanding naval forces, Supreme Commanders have authority over the ground troops attached to their fleet. For example, Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee ordered part of his fleet's [[Covenant Special Operations|special operations]] contingent to conduct a mission to the [[Covenant agricultural support ship|agricultural support ship]] ''[[Infinite Succor]]'' during the Battle of Installation 04.<ref name="Voyage"/>

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Supreme Commander
Illustration of Rho 'Barutamee.

Function:

Commanders of entire fleets and armadas

Species:

Sangheili

Affiliation:

Notable individuals:

 

"Within the Covenant military regime, the sight of a Sangheili leader striding across the battlefield in a gleaming gold combat harness simultaneously stoked the fires of victory within the hearts of the surrounding forces, and struck fear within the hearts of their enemies."
— Supreme Commander description.[3]

Supreme Commander is a rate used in the Covenant military,[4] and later in Jul 'Mdama's reformed Covenant.[1] The rate was given to fleetmasters explicitly appointed by the Hierarchs to lead major military expeditions.[5][note 1]

Description

A Supreme Commander is responsible for a fleet or a contingent of fleets and leads blockades, naval battles, or orbital bombardment operations.[6] Supreme Commanders command large Covenant fleets, such as the Fleet of Particular Justice, which was formerly led by Thel 'Vadamee before he was stripped of his rank due to his failure at Installation 04.[7]

In addition to commanding naval forces, Supreme Commanders have authority over the ground troops attached to their fleet. For example, Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee ordered part of his fleet's special operations contingent to conduct a mission to the agricultural support ship Infinite Succor during the Battle of Installation 04.[8]

Dress

When commanding a fleet, Supreme Commanders sometimes wear purple or gold armor featuring an ornate helmet; at least two Supreme Commanders, Thel 'Vadamee and Rho 'Barutamee, chose to wear a purple-colored cloak as part of their ensemble. It is likely that this non-standard armor serves a ceremonial purpose.[8]

However, when Thel 'Vadamee appeared before the Covenant High Council, he sported golden armor.[7] This may signify that the cloak is only used when commanding fleets, or that he chose not to wear his cloak before the Council as a sign of modesty. While commanding the Third Fleet of Glorious Consequence, Supreme Commander Luro 'Taralumee wore armor that resembled that of most Sangheili Zealots, though it was more ornate, possessing prongs similar to those on 'Vadamee's helmet.[9]

Trivia

In the Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide, the title is constantly referred to as "Supreme Leader".[10]

Gallery

List of appearances

Note

  1. ^ The Priority Broadcast Log/Eleventh Cycle, Third Unit featured in the 2010 reissue of Halo: The Flood consistently refers to Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee as Fleet Master, implying that the two ranks are not distinct from one another. Given that the title of Fleet Master follows a similar format as that of Shipmaster, which is known to be given to individuals of any rank in command of a starship, Supreme Commander may be a formal rank while Fleet Master is a title. Alternatively, it is possible that Supreme Commander is a secondary title given to Fleet Masters in command of especially large or important fleets.

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide
  2. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Taking Orders
  3. ^ Ultra Combo:Arbiter’s Colors & Accessories
  4. ^ Halo 2: Anniversary, Terminal 9
  5. ^ Halo: Warfleet, p. 92
  6. ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 135 (2011 edition)
  7. ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level, The Heretic
  8. ^ a b Halo Graphic Novel, Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor
  9. ^ Halo Legends, The Package
  10. ^ Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide (Collector's Edition), pages 23, 25, 56

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