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Six months after the [[Battle of Raas Kkhotskha]], Var 'Gatanai led Covenant forces in ambushing [[UNSC]] forces at a communication outpost on [[Sanctuary (location)|Sanctuary]] before it was glassed by the Covenant. It was here that he encountered [[John-117/Silver|John-117]]. After the [[Spartan]] fought and killed a number of his [[Sangheili]] warriors, the Arbiter and many more Sangheili surrounded him and Corporal [[Talia Perez]], only to be called off by Makee in the distance. Var and his warriors left just before the glassing began.{{Ref/Reuse|Sanctuary}} | Six months after the [[Battle of Raas Kkhotskha]], Var 'Gatanai led Covenant forces in ambushing [[UNSC]] forces at a communication outpost on [[Sanctuary (location)|Sanctuary]] before it was glassed by the Covenant. It was here that he encountered [[John-117/Silver|John-117]]. After the [[Spartan]] fought and killed a number of his [[Sangheili]] warriors, the Arbiter and many more Sangheili surrounded him and Corporal [[Talia Perez]], only to be called off by Makee in the distance. Var and his warriors left just before the glassing began.{{Ref/Reuse|Sanctuary}} | ||
Following the planet's destruction, Var 'Gatanai observed a vast fleet of Covenant ships rising through the clouds, prepared to embark on their next conquest: [[Reach/Silver|Reach]]. He also | Following the planet's destruction, Var 'Gatanai observed a vast fleet of Covenant ships rising through the clouds, prepared to embark on their next conquest: [[Reach/Silver|Reach]]. He also broadcasted a prayer of annihilation to the human inhabitants.{{Ref/Reuse|Sanctuary}} {{Ref/Reuse|Visegrád}} | ||
===Fall of Reach=== | ===Fall of Reach=== | ||
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===Mutiny=== | ===Mutiny=== | ||
[[File:HTVVarAndUto.png|thumb|250px| Var 'Gatanai being challenged by [[Uto 'Mdama]].]] | [[File:HTVVarAndUto.png|thumb|250px| Var 'Gatanai being challenged by [[Uto 'Mdama]].]] | ||
Following his decision to disobey the High Prophets' orders, Var 'Gatanai cut off communication with High Charity and the rest of the [[Covenant fleet]]. As a form of penance, he rebrands himself with the [[Mark of Shame]] on the bridge of his ship.{{Ref/Film|Id= Onyx|TV|Episode=[[Onyx (TV Series)|Onyx]]}} | |||
Later, he is sharply questioned by the Sangheili priest [[Uto 'Mdama]] on the nature of their communication silence. Uto further questioned the Arbiter's reliance of Makee. 'Mdama went so far as threatened to kill her with his [[energy dagger]] until he restrained by Var, who reminded him that the human's life belongs to the Hierarchs. The priest angrily departed the bridge, with Arbiter and Makee weary of Uto's suspicions. Var 'Gatanai then asked if she has communed with the [[Keystone]], seemingly concerned with the Blessed One.{{Ref/Reuse|Onyx}} | Later, he is sharply questioned by the Sangheili priest [[Uto 'Mdama]] on the nature of their communication silence. Uto further questioned the Arbiter's reliance of Makee. 'Mdama went so far as threatened to kill her with his [[energy dagger]] until he restrained by Var, who reminded him that the human's life belongs to the Hierarchs. The priest angrily departed the bridge, with Arbiter and Makee weary of Uto's suspicions. Var 'Gatanai then asked if she has communed with the [[Keystone]], seemingly concerned with the Blessed One.{{Ref/Reuse|Onyx}} | ||
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===Death=== | ===Death=== | ||
[[File:HTV-Halo-MoreStabbies.png|thumb|right|Var is given an honorable death.|250px]] | |||
On the Halo ring, the Arbiter and the Master Chief engaged in a vicious duel, ultimately ending with Var beaten to near death. Severely injured, Var begged [[John-117/Silver|John-117]] to kill him and restore his honor, devastating Makee who tearfully and reluctantly translated. Already aware of what the Arbiter wanted, the Master Chief complied, stabbing Var through the chest with his own energy sword, killing him.{{Ref/Reuse|Halo}} | On the Halo ring, the Arbiter and the Master Chief engaged in a vicious duel, ultimately ending with Var beaten to near death. Severely injured, Var begged [[John-117/Silver|John-117]] to kill him and restore his honor, devastating Makee who tearfully and reluctantly translated. Already aware of what the Arbiter wanted, the Master Chief complied, stabbing Var through the chest with his own energy sword, killing him.{{Ref/Reuse|Halo}} | ||
==Personality and traits== | ==Personality and traits== | ||
{{Quote|There's no honor in this fight.|Var 'Gatanai}} | {{Quote|There's no honor in this fight.|Var 'Gatanai}} | ||
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[[File:HTV-Halo-EnergySwordBlock.png|thumb|left|Var blocking John-117's M6G rounds with his energy sword.|250px]] | |||
Though a fierce and at times vicious warrior in battle, Var 'Gatanai valued the glory of combat and yearned to fight honorably against any capable and worthy opponents. The Arbiter gained no satisfaction in eliminating weak targets like human marines but did find a strong challenger in John-117, the Demon. During his confrontation with the Spartan, the Arbiter prepared for a fair sword duel when the Demon equipped himself with a nearby energy sword. However, 'Gatanai was left suddenly irate when a subordinate of his intervened and unceremoniously shot down his opponent. In a quick response, the Arbiter swung his sword and beheaded his fellow Sangheili for having denied him an honorable fight. As a honor bound warrior who lusts for glory, one of Var's most distinguishing characteristics is his blind left eye. A wound he most likely suffered from a previous conflict, though the origins of this injury remain unknown.{{Ref/Film|Id=Reach|TV|Episode=[[Reach (TV Series)|Reach]]}} | Though a fierce and at times vicious warrior in battle, Var 'Gatanai valued the glory of combat and yearned to fight honorably against any capable and worthy opponents. The Arbiter gained no satisfaction in eliminating weak targets like human marines but did find a strong challenger in John-117, the Demon. During his confrontation with the Spartan, the Arbiter prepared for a fair sword duel when the Demon equipped himself with a nearby energy sword. However, 'Gatanai was left suddenly irate when a subordinate of his intervened and unceremoniously shot down his opponent. In a quick response, the Arbiter swung his sword and beheaded his fellow Sangheili for having denied him an honorable fight. As a honor bound warrior who lusts for glory, one of Var's most distinguishing characteristics is his blind left eye. A wound he most likely suffered from a previous conflict, though the origins of this injury remain unknown.{{Ref/Film|Id=Reach|TV|Episode=[[Reach (TV Series)|Reach]]}} | ||
After being severely beaten by | After being severely beaten by John-117, Var begged John to kill him and restore his honor through Makee, believing that he was nothing if he was useless as a warrior. Makee, who cared deeply about the Arbiter, tearfully complied, but John already knew what the Arbiter wanted and finished him off.{{Ref/Film|Id=Halo|TV|Episode=[[Halo (TV Series)|Halo]]}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:HTV-Reach-Notcooldude.jpg|Var is disappointed with his subordinate. | File:HTV-Reach-Notcooldude.jpg|Var is disappointed with his subordinate. | ||
File:HTV Ep5 Var.jpg|Var deciding to follow [[Makee]]. | File:HTV Ep5 Var.jpg|Var deciding to follow [[Makee]]. | ||
File:HTV-Halo-Grappling.png|John-117 grappling Var. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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**''[[Aleria (TV Series)|Aleria]]'' | **''[[Aleria (TV Series)|Aleria]]'' | ||
**''[[Onyx (TV Series)|Onyx]]'' | **''[[Onyx (TV Series)|Onyx]]'' | ||
**''[[Thermopylae (TV Series)|Thermopylae]]'' | |||
**''[[Halo (TV Series)|Halo]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||