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==Armor== | ==Armor== | ||
Each Arbiter receives a unique set of [[Arbiter body armor|armor]], though built according to an age-old design. The very nature of the Arbiter means that they are sent on dangerous, often suicidal missions, where recovery of the corpse and the armor it wears may be impossible<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', ''[[Escape (Level)]]''</ref>. The armor the Arbiter | Each Arbiter receives a unique set of [[Arbiter body armor|armor]], though built according to an age-old design. The very nature of the Arbiter means that they are sent on dangerous, often suicidal missions, where recovery of the corpse and the armor it wears may be impossible<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', ''[[Escape (Level)]]''</ref>. The armor of the Arbiter is kept in the Mausoleum of the Arbiter, until it is bestowed upon a new holder of that title. It is composed of a silvery metal, with ornate engravings and metal work, indicating the Arbiter's ceremonial nature. However, it is fully functional as a combat suit, incorporating a [[Heads-Up-Display]], [[Energy Shield|Energy shield system]], and [[Active Camouflage]]. The armor incorporates a form-fitting bodysuit and blue restraining straps; these may be to prevent the Arbiter from removing the armor. Indeed, the Arbiter's armor has been described in [[The Art of Halo]] as being "part armor, part prison." | ||
The technology used in the armor is similar to the standard [[Sangheili Combat Harness]], though of an older design. While modern Covenant active camouflage has a virtually unlimited duration, the Arbiter's camouflage lasts only for a few seconds, though still enough to give him a tactical advantage<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', ''[[The Arbiter (Level)]]''</ref>. | The technology used in the armor is similar to the standard [[Sangheili Combat Harness]], though of an older design. While modern Covenant active camouflage has a virtually unlimited duration, the Arbiter's camouflage lasts only for a few seconds, though still enough to give him a tactical advantage<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', ''[[The Arbiter (Level)]]''</ref>. | ||
The armor may be subject to some small amount of customization. [[Ripa 'Moramee]] was taller than the average Sangheili, at over 8'1, while [[Thel 'Vadam]] stood at 7'10<nowiki>''</nowiki>. Further, when first donning the armor, Thel lacked mandible guards or a shoulder-mounted light that he possessed after the [[Great Schism]], where his active camouflage was also significantly upgraded. Ripa's armor had far more advanced active | The armor may be subject to some small amount of customization. [[Ripa 'Moramee]] was taller than the average Sangheili, at over 8'1, while [[Thel 'Vadam]] stood at 7'10<nowiki>''</nowiki>. Further, when first donning the armor, Thel lacked mandible guards or a shoulder-mounted light that he possessed after the [[Great Schism]], where his active camouflage was also significantly upgraded.<ref>''[[Halo 3]]''</ref> Ripa's armor had far more advanced active camouflage as he was able to sneak up on Sgt. Forge on two separate occasions while fully cloaked. His unit in the game is also able to obtain a permanent cloak.<ref>''[[Halo Wars]]''</ref> | ||
==Known Arbiters== | ==Known Arbiters== | ||