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{{Quote|The [[Taming of the Lekgolo|Taming of the Hunters]], the [[Unggoy Rebellion|Grunt Rebellion]]. Were it not for the Arbiters, the Covenant would have broken long ago!|The [[Prophet of Mercy|High Prophet of Mercy]]<ref name="h2arbiter">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Arbiter]]''</ref>}} | {{Quote|The [[Taming of the Lekgolo|Taming of the Hunters]], the [[Unggoy Rebellion|Grunt Rebellion]]. Were it not for the Arbiters, the Covenant would have broken long ago!|The [[Prophet of Mercy|High Prophet of Mercy]]<ref name="h2arbiter">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Arbiter]]''</ref>}} | ||
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The establishment of the Covenant led to the Sangheili losing most of their traditions and history. However, the title of Arbiter was maintained as a position of power for the Sangheili.{{Ref/Reuse|h2aterm7}} The appellation of Arbiter was bestowed upon the commander-in-chief of the [[Covenant military]], and was regarded as a great privilege among the Sangheili race. Arbiter was a noble title only given to a Sangheili that was considered worthy of bringing justice and peace to the Covenant—some considered it a "''badge of greatness''". The Arbiter's authority would not be questioned by any other individual in the Covenant.<ref name="wos295">'''[[Halo: Evolutions|Halo: Evolutions – Volume II]]''', "[[Wages of Sin]]", ''pages 294-295''</ref> Most notably, the Arbiter of the Covenant would serve as the "Will of the Hierarchs".{{Ref/Reuse|h2aterm6}} At some point the year before or in [[784 BCE]], during an [[Ages of Conversion|Age of Conversion]], the Covenant's [[Taming of the Lekgolo|war]] with the [[Lekgolo]] species had proved itself to be significantly more difficult than anticipated. Arbiter [[Jeht 'Lcmutee]] was tasked with traveling to the [[moon]] of [[Rantu]] to learn about the Lekgolo's strengths and weaknesses,<ref name="h2aterm8">'''Halo 2: Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 8]]''</ref> and upon learning that the Lekgolo could combine into the powerful [[Mgalekgolo]] forms, he proposed the species' incorporation into the Covenant to the Hierarchs. The Hierarchs reluctantly agreed with the Arbiter, and the Lekgolo joined the empire.<ref name="ch269">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''pages 269-270''</ref> | The establishment of the Covenant led to the Sangheili losing most of their traditions and history. However, the title of Arbiter was maintained as a position of power for the Sangheili.{{Ref/Reuse|h2aterm7}} The appellation of Arbiter was bestowed upon the commander-in-chief of the [[Covenant military]], and was regarded as a great privilege among the Sangheili race. Arbiter was a noble title only given to a Sangheili that was considered worthy of bringing justice and peace to the Covenant—some considered it a "''badge of greatness''". The Arbiter's authority would not be questioned by any other individual in the Covenant.<ref name="wos295">'''[[Halo: Evolutions|Halo: Evolutions – Volume II]]''', "[[Wages of Sin]]", ''pages 294-295''</ref> Most notably, the Arbiter of the Covenant would serve as the "Will of the Hierarchs".{{Ref/Reuse|h2aterm6}} At some point the year before or in [[784 BCE]], during an [[Ages of Conversion|Age of Conversion]], the Covenant's [[Taming of the Lekgolo|war]] with the [[Lekgolo]] species had proved itself to be significantly more difficult than anticipated. Arbiter [[Jeht 'Lcmutee]] was tasked with traveling to the [[moon]] of [[Rantu]] to learn about the Lekgolo's strengths and weaknesses,<ref name="h2aterm8">'''Halo 2: Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 8]]''</ref> and upon learning that the Lekgolo could combine into the powerful [[Mgalekgolo]] forms, he proposed the species' incorporation into the Covenant to the Hierarchs. The Hierarchs reluctantly agreed with the Arbiter, and the Lekgolo joined the empire.<ref name="ch269">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''pages 269-270''</ref> | ||
However, approximately four hundred years prior to the [[Battle of Installation 04|destruction]] of [[Installation 04]], the contemporary Arbiter, [[Fal 'Chavamee]], refused to accept the [[Covenant religion]] and was branded a [[List of known Covenant heretics|heretic]] by the Hierarchs. The resulting chain of events, which led to the deaths of both 'Chavamee and a high-ranking kinsman named [[Haka 'Suukaree]], led to the Prophets changing the role of the Arbiter significantly. The title was thereafter given to disgraced Sangheili in order for them to regain their honor by way of suicidal missions of great importance to the Covenant as a whole.<ref name="Duel">'''[[Halo Legends]]''', ''[[The Duel]]''</ref> | However, approximately four hundred years prior to the [[Battle of Installation 04|destruction]] of [[Installation 04]], the contemporary Arbiter, [[Fal 'Chavamee]], refused to accept the [[Covenant religion]] and was branded a [[List of known Covenant heretics|heretic]] by the Hierarchs. The resulting chain of events, which led to the deaths of both 'Chavamee and a high-ranking kinsman named [[Haka 'Suukaree]], led to the Prophets changing the role of the Arbiter significantly. The title was thereafter given to disgraced Sangheili in order for them to regain their honor by way of suicidal missions of great importance to the Covenant as a whole.<ref name="Duel">'''[[Halo Legends]]''', ''[[The Duel]]''</ref> In part, the change was additionally made by the Hierarchs to secure their own power over the Sangheili;{{Ref/Reuse|wos295}} in many cases, brilliant Sangheili who asked too many questions or were otherwise seen as a threat to the Prophets were branded heretics and then appointed Arbiter to silence them and to keep the Sangheili without a strong leader of their own.<ref name="h2aterm11">'''Halo 2: Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 11]]''</ref> During the [[Unggoy Rebellion]] of [[2462]], an Arbiter was appointed to put down the insurrection. Arbiter [[Heki 'Gibadee]] commanded a [[Covenant fleet|fleet]] and partially [[Glassing|glassed]] the [[Unggoy]] homeworld of [[Balaho]], forcing the species to surrender and rejoin the Covenant.<ref name="h2aterm10">'''Halo 2: Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 10]]''</ref> | ||
[[File:HW Ripa is killed.png|250px|thumb|Arbiter [[Ripa 'Moramee]] meets his end in [[Battle of the Etran Harborage|battle]].]] | |||
After the outbreak of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[Prophet of Regret]] made [[Ripa 'Moramee]] an Arbiter charged with the destruction of humanity. Acting as the Arbiter, 'Moramee led Covenant forces during the [[Harvest campaign]], the [[Battle for Arcadia]] and the [[Battle of the Etran Harborage]]. The latter battle happened when the Prophet of Regret sought to unlock a fleet of [[Forerunner]] [[Sojourner-class dreadnought|''Sojourner''-class dreadnoughts]] in order to win the war far more quickly. 'Moramee kidnapped Professor [[Ellen Anders]] from [[Arcadia]] at the end of the battle there to act as a [[Reclaimer]] to unlock the ships for the Covenant. 'Moramee's ship was followed to the [[Etran Harborage]] by the [[Phoenix-class colony ship|''Phoenix''-class support ship]] [[UNSC Spirit of Fire|UNSC ''Spirit of Fire'']]<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level, ''[[Anders' Signal]]''</ref> where the human vessel worked to rescue Anders and foil the Covenant plot. Near the end of the Battle of the Etran Harborage, Arbiter Ripa 'Moramee was killed by [[Sergeant]] [[John Forge]] with his own [[energy sword]]. The planet and its fleet of Forerunner ships were subsequently destroyed by the ''Spirit of Fire'' and her forces, foiling the Covenant plot.<ref name="Escape">'''Halo Wars''', campaign level, ''[[Escape (Halo Wars level)|Escape]]''</ref> Ripa 'Moramee would be the second-to-last Arbiter appointed by the Hierarchs.{{Ref/Game|H5G|Krith's Left Hand|Quote=Reclaimed from the notorious Kig-Yar Pirate King's personal vaults by the previous Arbiter, Ripa 'Moramee. Advanced Beam Rifle that fires a burst of energy with each pull of the trigger.|Quotee=REQ description}} | |||
[[File:HW Ripa is killed.png|250px|thumb|Arbiter [[Ripa 'Moramee]] meets his end in [[Battle of the | |||
After the outbreak of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[Prophet of Regret]] made [[Ripa 'Moramee]] an Arbiter charged with the destruction of humanity. Acting as the Arbiter, 'Moramee led Covenant forces during the [[Harvest campaign]], the [[Battle for Arcadia]] and the [[Battle of | |||
[[File:H2A Terminals - Arbiter kneeling.png|thumb|250px|Thel 'Vadamee, the last Arbiter of the Covenant.]] | [[File:H2A Terminals - Arbiter kneeling.png|thumb|250px|Thel 'Vadamee, the last Arbiter of the Covenant.]] | ||
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{{Quote|The tasks you must undertake as the Arbiter are perilous, suicidal. You will die, as each Arbiter has before you.|The High Prophet of Mercy, to Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee{{Ref/Reuse|h2arbiter}}}} | {{Quote|The tasks you must undertake as the Arbiter are perilous, suicidal. You will die, as each Arbiter has before you.|The High Prophet of Mercy, to Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee{{Ref/Reuse|h2arbiter}}}} | ||
[[File:H2A Terminals - UR Arbiter 2.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Arbiter [[Heki 'Gibadee]] quelled the Unggoy Rebellion.]] | [[File:H2A Terminals - UR Arbiter 2.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Arbiter [[Heki 'Gibadee]] quelled the Unggoy Rebellion.]] | ||
Originally, the function of Arbiter was to serve as the ruler of the [[Sangheili]] species.{{Ref/Reuse|h2aterm6}} When the [[Covenant]] was established, the title of Arbiter was one of the few pieces of Sangheili culture that was left unmolested by the [[San'Shyuum]]. The Arbiter continued to serve as the commander-in-chief of the [[Covenant military]]{{Ref/Reuse|h2aterm7}} and served as the guardian of the [[Covenant religion|Great Journey]].<ref>'''[[Halo Channel]]''': ''Who is the Arbiter? - Part 1''</ref> After the function of Arbiter was altered approximately four hundred years prior to [[2552]], the Arbiter followed the direct orders of the [[Hierarchs]].{{Ref/Reuse|Duel}} Every Arbiter was chosen during a time of great conflict.{{Ref/Reuse|h2arbiter}} Arbiters were charged with carrying out extremely dangerous missions that were meant to redeem themselves from past sins and heresies through death. Although the Arbiters were aware that their title was a death sentence, they would gladly carry out the Hierarchs' missions and anticipated a glorious death to regain lost honor.{{Ref/Reuse|enc138}}{{Ref/Reuse|h2aterm11}} To most members of the Covenant, especially the [[Unggoy]], the Arbiter was seen as a savior in times of dire need; their Sangheili peers consider them the living embodiment of the "Will of the Prophets".{{Ref/Reuse|h2arbiter}} Their corpses—or presumably memorials in some cases{{Ref/Reuse|Escape}}<ref name="ENC">'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 139''</ref>—were housed in identical caskets in the [[Mausoleum of the Arbiter]]. In the center of this room was a floating pod that contained the [[Arbiter body armor|armor of the Arbiter]] when one was not currently appointed. This armor, while highly decorative, is fully functional as battle armor.{{Ref/Reuse|h2arbiter}} | Originally, the function of Arbiter was to serve as the ruler of the [[Sangheili]] species.{{Ref/Reuse|h2aterm6}} When the [[Covenant]] was established, the title of Arbiter was one of the few pieces of Sangheili culture that was left unmolested by the [[San'Shyuum]]. The Arbiter continued to serve as the commander-in-chief of the [[Covenant military]]{{Ref/Reuse|h2aterm7}} and served as the guardian of the [[Covenant religion|Great Journey]].<ref>'''[[Halo Channel]]''': ''Who is the Arbiter? - Part 1''</ref> After the function of Arbiter was altered approximately four hundred years prior to [[2552]], the Arbiter followed the direct orders of the [[Hierarchs]].{{Ref/Reuse|Duel}} Every Arbiter was chosen during a time of great conflict.{{Ref/Reuse|h2arbiter}} Arbiters were charged with carrying out extremely dangerous missions that were meant to redeem themselves from past sins and heresies through death. Although the Arbiters were aware that their title was a death sentence, they would gladly carry out the Hierarchs' missions and anticipated a glorious death to regain lost honor.{{Ref/Reuse|enc138}}{{Ref/Reuse|h2aterm11}} To most members of the Covenant, especially the [[Unggoy]], the Arbiter was seen as a savior in times of dire need; their Sangheili peers consider them the living embodiment of the "Will of the Prophets".{{Ref/Reuse|h2arbiter}} Their corpses—or presumably memorials in some cases{{Ref/Reuse|Escape}}<ref name="ENC"> '''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 139''</ref>—were housed in identical caskets in the [[Mausoleum of the Arbiter]]. In the center of this room was a floating pod that contained the [[Arbiter body armor|armor of the Arbiter]] when one was not currently appointed. This armor, while highly decorative, is fully functional as battle armor.{{Ref/Reuse|h2arbiter}} | ||
Though considered a commanding role of high esteem, the Arbiter was condemned to a life of suicidal missions to regain his honor. This includes the current Arbiter, [[Thel 'Vadam]], who was branded a heretic for his failure to protect [[Installation 04|one of]] the sacred [[Halo Array|Halo rings]] from the so-called "[[Demon]]", [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-II]] [[John-117]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Heretic]]''</ref> Although the Arbiter is a singular warrior, he has the authority to give orders to other Covenant soldiers; this command can be likened to that of a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[General|four-star general]].<ref>'''Halo Wars''', ''instruction manual''</ref> Arbiter [[Ripa 'Moramee]] once activated his [[Type-1 energy sword|energy swords]] in the presence of a [[Prophet of Regret|Hierarch]], something that was normally seen as an act of aggression against the Prophet and was punishable by death. His status as Arbiter is likely the only reason the nearby [[Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]] did not kill him on the spot.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level ''[[Scarab (level)|Scarab]]''</ref> | Though considered a commanding role of high esteem, the Arbiter was condemned to a life of suicidal missions to regain his honor. This includes the current Arbiter, [[Thel 'Vadam]], who was branded a heretic for his failure to protect [[Installation 04|one of]] the sacred [[Halo Array|Halo rings]] from the so-called "[[Demon]]", [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-II]] [[John-117]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Heretic]]''</ref> Although the Arbiter is a singular warrior, he has the authority to give orders to other Covenant soldiers; this command can be likened to that of a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[General|four-star general]].<ref>'''Halo Wars''', ''instruction manual''</ref> Arbiter [[Ripa 'Moramee]] once activated his [[Type-1 energy sword|energy swords]] in the presence of a [[Prophet of Regret|Hierarch]], something that was normally seen as an act of aggression against the Prophet and was punishable by death. His status as Arbiter is likely the only reason the nearby [[Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]] did not kill him on the spot.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level ''[[Scarab (level)|Scarab]]''</ref> | ||
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When an Arbiter was chosen within the Covenant, he was usually a highly skilled Sangheili warrior who, through either chance or misdeed, had severely disgraced himself in his line of duty. The rank of the Sangheili prior to becoming Arbiter presumably had no effect on the chance of becoming Arbiter, though higher-ranked Sangheili had better chances due to their more extensive experience and superior skill. The rank of Arbiter was considered a very prized reward, especially as it allowed the individual to die honorably rather than be shamefully executed. While there were many known cases of the mantle of the Arbiter being used to snuff out potential challengers to the Hierarchs' power over the Sangheili,{{Ref/Reuse|h2aterm11}} in other cases such as that of Ripa 'Moramee, brutish individuals with a high propensity for violence were chosen instead.<ref name="hwgen">'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref> | When an Arbiter was chosen within the Covenant, he was usually a highly skilled Sangheili warrior who, through either chance or misdeed, had severely disgraced himself in his line of duty. The rank of the Sangheili prior to becoming Arbiter presumably had no effect on the chance of becoming Arbiter, though higher-ranked Sangheili had better chances due to their more extensive experience and superior skill. The rank of Arbiter was considered a very prized reward, especially as it allowed the individual to die honorably rather than be shamefully executed. While there were many known cases of the mantle of the Arbiter being used to snuff out potential challengers to the Hierarchs' power over the Sangheili,{{Ref/Reuse|h2aterm11}} in other cases such as that of Ripa 'Moramee, brutish individuals with a high propensity for violence were chosen instead.<ref name="hwgen">'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref> | ||
There were lines of succession for the title of Arbiter. For example, Ripa 'Moramee was the Seventeenth Arbiter in the Line of Immaculate Succession.{{Ref/Reuse|hwgen}} Arbiters were only selected during a time of great conflict, such as during the [[Human-Covenant War]] or the [[Unggoy Rebellion]]. They were appointed only by the Hierarchs of the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|h2arbiter}} | |||
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==Known Arbiters== | ==Known Arbiters== | ||
[[File:HW Arbiter Closeup Apex.png|thumb|250px|Ripa 'Moramee, the | [[File:HW Arbiter Closeup Apex.png|thumb|250px|Ripa 'Moramee, the seventeenth Arbiter in the Line of Immaculate Succession.]] | ||
This is a list of all known Arbiters in chronological order: | |||
*[[Irsu 'Labat]] – who was a tyrannical leader, overthrown by the original ancient Swords of Sanghelios. | |||
[[ | *[[Vema 'Togad]] – who led the Sangheili during the [[War of Beginnings]]. | ||
*[[Jeht 'Lcmutee]] – during the [[Taming of the Lekgolo]], tasked with pacifying the [[Lekgolo]] resistance.{{Ref/Reuse|ch269}} | |||
*[[Fal 'Chavamee]] – during the 2100s (approximately four hundred years prior to [[2552]]).<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=952800 '''halo.bungie.org''': ''Re: Okay'' ('''Frank O'Connor''': ''This is quite late into the Covenant as a society, with most of the client species either absorbed or in the process of absorption...'')]</ref> 'Chavamee's refusal to accept the [[Covenant religion]] led to the rank of Arbiter being converted into a badge of shame.{{Ref/Reuse|Duel}} | |||
*[[Heki 'Gibadee]] – during the [[Unggoy Rebellion]], tasked with quelling the uprising.{{Ref/Reuse|h2arbiter}} | |||
*[[Ripa 'Moramee]] – The seventeenth Arbiter in the Line of Immaculate Succession who led Covenant forces on [[Harvest]], [[Arcadia]], and the [[Etran Harborage]]. Turned into an Arbiter by the [[Prophet of Regret]] to lead [[Human-Covenant War|the destruction of humanity]] before falling [[Battle of the Etran Harborage|in battle]] to Sergeant [[John Forge]].<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref> | |||
*[[Thel 'Vadam]] – Arbiter who quelled the [[heretics]] led by [[Sesa 'Refumee]] and later led the [[Fleet of Retribution|Sangheili]] during the [[Great Schism]]. Last Arbiter to be appointed prior to the Covenant's fragmentation.{{Ref/Reuse|arbiter universe}} | |||
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*In ''Halo 2'', the Arbiter's right side shoulder armor contains a mini sculpt of the Legendary Difficulty Skull. This can be seen in cutscenes and in co-op. | *In ''Halo 2'', the Arbiter's right side shoulder armor contains a mini sculpt of the Legendary Difficulty Skull. This can be seen in cutscenes and in co-op. | ||
*An [[Wikipedia:Arbitration|arbiter]] is someone who settles negotiations and disputes between parties. Decisions made by an arbiter are legally binding and endorsing. | *An [[Wikipedia:Arbitration|arbiter]] is someone who settles negotiations and disputes between parties. Decisions made by an arbiter are legally binding and endorsing. | ||
*[[Arbiter (Killer Instinct)|An Arbiter]] appears in [[ | *[[Arbiter (Killer Instinct)|An Arbiter]] appears in the [[Xbox One]] videogame ''[[Wikipedia:Killer Instinct (2013 video game)|Killer Instinct]]'' as a playable character. While marketed primarily as ''the'' Arbiter, the character is envisioned as a canonically flexible amalgamation of several Arbiters rather than any particular individual and can be clad in various Sangheili armor sets.<ref name="KI">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fighting-words '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder''- ''Fighting Words'']</ref> | ||
*Arbiter appeared in | *Arbiter appeared in Konami's ''Super Bomberman R'' as one of the three exclusive characters in the Xbox One version. He is known as Arbiter Bomber, a Covenant bomberman from Planet Halo. He is an attack typed bomber and his special ability is Meditate. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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**''[[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}} | ||
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*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' | *''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'' | ||
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*''[[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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*''[[Halo: Envoy]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo: Envoy]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{C|Doll and Emblem only}} | *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{C|Doll and Emblem only}} | ||
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