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{{disambig header|the armor worn by the Arbiters|other articles including "Arbiter"|Arbiter (disambiguation)}} | {{disambig header|the armor worn by the Arbiters|other articles including "Arbiter"|Arbiter (disambiguation)}} | ||
[[File:H2A - Arbiter armor.jpg| | [[File:H2A - Arbiter armor.jpg|250px|thumb|right|The traditional armor of the Arbiter in November, 2552.]] | ||
As befitting the great honor associated with the title, each [[Arbiter]] of the [[Covenant]] is issued a unique set of traditional '''body armor'''.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Arbiter]]''</ref> | As befitting the great honor associated with the title, each [[Arbiter]] of the [[Covenant]] is issued a unique set of traditional '''body armor'''.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Arbiter]]''</ref> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Every Arbiter is given an ancient suit of armor that fits their size, and the armor itself always follow an age-old traditional design that dates back to before the Covenant. Multiple suits of armor are stored in the [[Mausoleum of the Arbiter]], and an individual suit will be mourned if it is lost.<ref>https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/ | Every Arbiter is given an ancient suit of armor that fits their size, and the armor itself always follow an age-old traditional design that dates back to before the Covenant. Multiple suits of armor are stored in the [[Mausoleum of the Arbiter]], and an individual suit will be mourned if it is lost.<ref>https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-in-the-zone</ref> Unlike the sleek, glossy [[Sangheili harness|armor]] worn by most Sangheili, the Arbiter's armor is made of a dark silvery-bronze metal and is more akin to a suit of [[human]] medieval armor. Notably, it includes a distinctive helmet with a curved hawk-like "beak" covering the face. The armor is secured to the Arbiter's combat suit by blue form-fitting straps and is composed of various segmented plates. A porous, form-fitting underarmor is worn under the metallic plates.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 11''</ref> | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
===Ancient Ranger harness=== | ===Ancient Ranger harness=== | ||
During the [[Taming of the Lekgolo]], | During the [[Taming of the Lekgolo]], an [[Unidentified Arbiter (Taming of the Lekgolo)|unidentified Arbiter]] was given a [[Ranger harness]] retaining the aesthetics of the default body armor design.<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', [[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminal 8]]</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/y7-JKjgllk/?taken-by=hmcc_arbiter '''Instagram''' - ''hmcc_arbiter - Ancient Ranger Harness'']</ref> | ||
===Kaidon-Arbiter harness=== | ===Kaidon-Arbiter harness=== | ||
After the [[Human-Covenant War]] Thel 'Vadam started wearing a | After the [[Human-Covenant War]] Thel 'Vadam started wearing a custom-built ceremonial battle armor intended to pay homage to past Arbiters and symbolize his newfound role as a leader of his people.<ref name="wp thel">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/arbiter-thel-vadam '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Arbiter Thel 'Vadam'']</ref> | ||
==Technical details== | ==Technical details== | ||
Like the standard [[ | Like the standard [[Sangheili combat harness]], the Arbiter's armor is equipped with an [[energy shielding|energy shield]]. It also possesses [[active camouflage]] capabilities, but this feature can only be enabled for a limited time, as opposed to the armor of [[Special Operations Sangheili|Spec-Ops Sangheili]], as the armor and its functionalities are somewhat older than current Covenant technology. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In ''Halo 2'', the Arbiter armor lacked the distinctive mandible guards seen in Halo 3. The most likely explanation is that the [[Thel 'Vadam|current Arbiter]] added them himself. | *In ''Halo 2'', the Arbiter armor lacked the distinctive mandible guards seen in Halo 3. The most likely explanation is that the [[Thel 'Vadam|current Arbiter]] added them himself. | ||
*Considering the Spartan armor varient known as [[HELIOSKRILL-class Mjolnir]] bares a striking resmeblence to the Arbiter armor, it is possible that the Arbiter armor design was derived from the [[Helioskrill]]: a creature native to Sanghelios. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Thel `Vadam Tranparent.png|[[Thel 'Vadam]] wearing the traditional armor of the Arbiter in November, 2552. | File:Thel `Vadam Tranparent.png|[[Thel 'Vadam]] wearing the traditional armor of the Arbiter in November, 2552. | ||
File:HW Render Ripa 'Moramee.png|The armor worn by [[Ripa 'Moramee]] | File:HW Render Ripa 'Moramee.png|The armor worn by [[Ripa 'Moramee]]. | ||
File:Fal - The Duel.png|The armor worn by [[Fal 'Chavamee]] | File:Fal - The Duel.png|The armor worn by [[Fal 'Chavamee]]. | ||
File:H2A- | File:H2A - Arbiter armor.jpg|The armor held inside the [[Mausoleum of the Arbiter]]. | ||
File:H2A-Arbiter-02.jpg|[[Thel 'Vadam]] wearing traditional Arbiter armor in October, 2552. | File:H2A-Arbiter-02.jpg|[[Thel 'Vadam]] wearing traditional Arbiter armor in October, 2552. | ||
File:H2A-ep-Arbiter&Locke.jpg|Thel 'Vadam wearing his custom-built Arbiter armor in 2558. | File:H2A-ep-Arbiter&Locke.jpg|Thel 'Vadam wearing his custom-built Arbiter armor in 2558. | ||
File:H2A Terminals - Prophet-Elite War Arbiter.jpg|A pre-Covenant Arbiter wearing armor. | File:H2A Terminals - Prophet-Elite War Arbiter.jpg|A pre-Covenant Arbiter wearing armor. | ||
File:H2A AncientArbiterArmour Concept.jpg|Concept art for the Arbiter Ranger harness worn | File:H2A AncientArbiterArmour Concept.jpg|Concept art for the Arbiter Ranger harness worn during the Taming of the Lekgolo. | ||
File:H2A - Arbiter-Ranger harness variant.jpg|The Arbiter Ranger armor worn by | File:H2A - Arbiter-Ranger harness variant.jpg|The Arbiter Ranger armor worn by the Arbiter during the Taming of the Lekgolo. | ||
File:H2A Arbiter Unggoy Rebellion concept art.jpg|The armor worn by | File:H2A Arbiter Unggoy Rebellion concept art.jpg|The armor worn by the Arbiter during the [[Unggoy Rebellion]]. | ||
File:H5G-Sunaion-BattlePlans.jpg|Thel 'Vadam wearing his armor shortly before the [[Battle of Sunaion]] | File:H5G-Sunaion-BattlePlans.jpg|Thel 'Vadam wearing his armor shortly before the [[Battle of Sunaion]]. | ||
File:H5G Thel Profile.png|Thel 'Vadam wearing his armor. | File:H5G Thel Profile.png|Thel 'Vadam wearing his armor. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | *''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | ||
**''[[Terminal | **''[[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminals]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' | *''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | *''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{C|Hologram only}} | *''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{C|Hologram only}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Covenant armor]] | [[Category:Covenant armor]] | ||
[[Category:Sangheili armor]] | [[Category:Sangheili armor]] | ||
