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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Era|UNSC|HCW|Post}}
[[File:Kusovaitraining.jpg|thumb|300px|Bero 'Kusovai (right) was a skilled blademaster]]
[[File:Kusovaitraining.jpg|thumb|260px|Bero 'Kusovai (right) was a skilled blademaster]]
'''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}}
'''Blademaster''' is a title used by [[Sangheili]] to indicate a Sangheili-ai, a master [[martial arts|swordsman]].<ref name="soi15">''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'', p. 15 (Google Play edition)</ref> 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 name="enc131">''[[Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe]]'', p. 131 (2011)</ref> Blademasters are entitled to wear gilded armor, denoting their master rank.{{Ref/Reuse|soi15}}


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]]}}
[[Toha 'Sumai]] was one of the preeminent swordfighters of his time, though the [[Aristocrat|aristocratic]] '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>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/usze-taham '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Usze 'Taham'']</ref> [[Vul 'Soran]], the second-in-command aboard the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'', is a blademaster, though he lacks the "-ai" suffix.{{Ref/Reuse|soi15}} [[Okro 'Vagaduun]] of the [[Banished]] is another blademaster who lacks this honorific suffix.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Sacrifice|HSoR|Detail= Adjunct - [[Sacrifice]]}} Other notable blademasters include [[Tel 'Szatulai]],<ref>''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'', p. 181</ref> [[Bero 'Kusovai]],{{Ref/Reuse|enc131}} [[Tulum 'Juranai]],<ref>''Halo: Shadow of Intent'', p. 18 (Google Play edition)</ref> [[Inslaan 'Gadogai]],{{Ref/Novel|Id=SoR3|HSoR|Chapter=3}} and [[Jega 'Rdomnai]] of the [[Hand of Atriox]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/despite-distance ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Despite Distance]</ref>
 
==Known Blademasters==
*[[Vero 'Ahtulai]]
*[[Inslaan 'Gadogai]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=SoR3|HSoR|Chapter=3}}
*[[Var 'Gatanai]]
*[[Tulum 'Juranai]]{{Ref/Reuse|SoI}}
*[[Bero 'Kusovai]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc131}}
*[[Toda 'Murajai]]
*[[Menuz 'Ra'ashai]]
*[[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}}
*[[Vul 'Soran]]
*[[Toha 'Sumai]]
*[[Tel 'Szatulai]]{{Ref/Novel|SS|Chapter=18|Quote="This is madness, Blademaster." His voice was booming and certain, even
through the transceiver in 'Szatulai's helmet.}}
*[[Okro 'Vagaduun]]


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
**''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
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*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
**''[[Sacrifice]]''
**''[[Sacrifice]]''
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
*''[[Halo: Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Ref/Sources}}


{{Sangheili Ranks}}
[[Category:Blademasters| ]]
[[Category:Blademasters| ]]
[[Category:Sangheili ranks and titles]]
[[Category:Sangheili ranks and titles]]

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