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| {{Status|Canon}} | | {{Era|HCW|Post}} |
| [[File:Kusovaitraining.jpg|thumb|300px|Bero 'Kusovai (right) was a skilled blademaster]]
| | '''Blademaster''' is a title used by [[Sangheili]] to indicate a Sangheili-ai, a master [[martial arts|swordsman]]. [[Vul 'Soran]], the second-in-command aboard {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'', held this title.<ref>'''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''', ''page 15'' (Google Play edition)</ref> |
| '''Blademaster''' is a title used by [[Sangheili]] to indicate a Sangheili-ai, a master [[martial arts|swordsman]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=SoI|HSoI}} The "-ai" suffix is applied to the surnames of blademasters, an honorific bestowed upon the Sangheili in a ceremony after they choose to dedicate their life to the perfection of their swordsmanship.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc131|Enc11|Page=131}} Variations of suffix exist; for example, the "-dai" suffix specifically denotes a swordmaster in the short-path method of combat.{{Ref/Novel|Out|Chapter=7|Quote=She had the same surname as her kaidon—Varo—because she was of the same clan, and the same suffix—dai—because she was also a swordmaster in the short-path method of combat.}} Blademasters are entitled to wear gilded armor, denoting their master rank.{{Ref/Reuse|SoI}} | |
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| Toha 'Sumai was one of the preeminent swordfighters of his time, though the [[aristocrat]]ic 'Sumai [[clan]] appears to bear the "-ai" suffix in perpetuity; the family's [[Sumai keep|keep]] and all known members of the clan both hold the honorific.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/usze-taham|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Usze 'Taham|D=14|M=5|Y=2021}} However, some Blademasters, such as Vul 'Soran and Okro 'Vagaduun, lack the "-ai" suffix.{{Ref/Reuse|SoI}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=Sacrifice|HSoR|Detail=Adjunct - [[Sacrifice]]}}
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| ==Known Blademasters==
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| *[[Vero 'Ahtulai]]
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| *[[Inslaan 'Gadogai]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=SoR3|HSoR|Chapter=3}}
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| *[[Var 'Gatanai]]
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| *[[Tulum 'Juranai]]{{Ref/Reuse|SoI}}
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| *[[Bero 'Kusovai]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc131}}
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| *[[Toda 'Murajai]]
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| *[[Menuz 'Ra'ashai]]
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| *[[Jega 'Rdomnai]]{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/despite-distance|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Despite Distance|D=29|M=10|Y=2021}}
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| *[[Vul 'Soran]]
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| *[[Toha 'Sumai]]
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| *[[Tel 'Szatulai]]{{Ref/Novel|SS|Chapter=18|Quote="This is madness, Blademaster." His voice was booming and certain, even
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| through the transceiver in 'Szatulai's helmet.}}
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| *[[Okro 'Vagaduun]]
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| ==List of appearances== | | ==List of appearances== |
| *''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' {{1st}} |
| **''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' {{1st}}
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| *''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' |
| *''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
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| **''[[Sacrifice]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Infinite]]''
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| *''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Outcasts]]''
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| *''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]''
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| ==Sources== | | ==Sources== |
| {{Ref/Sources}}
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| {{Sangheili Ranks}}
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| [[Category:Blademasters| ]]
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| [[Category:Sangheili ranks and titles]] | | [[Category:Sangheili ranks and titles]] |
