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'''Maccabeus''' was a [[Jiralhanae]] [[Chieftain]] and one of the rare few [[Brute]] [[Ship Master]]s. He commanded the [[Covenant]] vessel, ''[[Rapid Conversion]]'' <ref>''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', page 194</ref>. He honored and respected by his pack for his unshakable faith in the [[Forerunners]]. He was also the uncle to the future [[Chieftain|Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]], [[Tartarus]]. Tartarus challenged him to a duel since Maccabeus had disobeyed orders from the Prophets and had caused the deaths of several Brutes. He was defeated and Tartarus became the new Chieftain. | '''Maccabeus''' was a [[Jiralhanae]] [[Chieftain]] and one of the rare few [[Brute]] [[Ship Master]]s. He commanded the [[Covenant]] vessel, ''[[Rapid Conversion]]'' <ref>''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', page 194</ref>. He was honored and respected by his pack for his unshakable faith in the [[Forerunners]]. He was also the uncle to the future [[Chieftain|Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]], [[Tartarus]]. Tartarus challenged him to a duel since Maccabeus had disobeyed orders from the Prophets and had caused the deaths of several Brutes. He was defeated and Tartarus became the new Chieftain. | ||
Maccabeus used the [[Fist of Rukt]] gravity hammer before Tarturus. His name may be a reference to the legendary Jewish military hero Judah Maccabee, who's last name is derived from the Aramaic word for hammer. | Maccabeus used the [[Fist of Rukt]] gravity hammer before Tarturus. His name may be a reference to the legendary Jewish military hero Judah Maccabee, who's last name is derived from the Aramaic word for hammer. | ||