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| {{disambig header|the leader of the Jiralhanae species in the Covenant|the lesser and standard Chieftain rank|Jiralhanae Chieftain}} | | {{Covenant Rank Infobox |
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| |name=Chieftain of the Jiralhanae | | |name=Chieftain of the Jiralhanae |
| |image=[[File:HGN-Concept-Tartarus-Crop.jpg|300px]] | | |image=[[File:HGN-Concept-Tartarus-Crop.jpg|250px]] |
| |type=*Head of the [[Jiralhanae]] | | |species=[[Jiralhanae]] |
| *Supreme Commander of the [[Covenant military]] {{C|Great Schism}}
| | |weapons=[[Fist of Rukt]] |
| |government=[[Covenant]] | | |equipment= |
| |memberof=Covenant military | | |vehicles=[[Type-25 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Chopper]] |
| |duties=Political and military leader | | |missions= |
| |term= | | |role= Political and Military leader |
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| | |notable=[[Tartarus]], [[Maccabeus]] |
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| | |affiliation=[[Covenant Empire|Covenant]], then [[Covenant Empire|Loyalists]] |
| |formation=Several years before [[2552]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/jiralhanae '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Jiralhanae'']</ref>
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| |notable=[[Tartarus]]<ref name="h2heretic">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Heretic]]''</ref>
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| The '''Chieftain of the Jiralhanae''' was the central political and military leader within the [[Jiralhanae]] contingent of the [[Covenant]],{{Ref/Reuse|h2heretic}} responsible for representing their interests in the Covenant. Following the [[Great Schism]], this position ultimately became the supreme military leadership of the Covenant, replacing highest [[Sangheili]] rank of [[Imperial Admiral]]. | | The '''Chieftain of the Jiralhanae''' is the central political and military leader within the [[Jiralhanae]] contingent of the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]],<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Heretic]]''</ref> responsible for representing their interests in the Covenant. |
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| ==History== | | ==Function== |
| During the [[First Battle of Harvest]] in [[2525#February|February of 2525]], [[Jiralhanae Captain|Captain]] [[Tartarus]] killed his uncle [[Maccabeus]] in combat and proclaimed himself the [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|chieftain]] of his [[Maccabeus' clan|clan]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 347''</ref> Following the engagement, Tartarus began to gain authority throughout the entire [[Rh'tol]] skein. Tartarus' quick ascension in power and influence caught the eye of the [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]]. The two worked together throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]] to replace the [[Sangheili]] with the [[Jiralhanae]] in the [[Covenant military]]; Truth believed the Jiralhanae were easier to control than the Sangheili, while Tartarus despised the species. Late in the war, the Prophet of Truth elevated Tartarus to a position of power over the Jiralhanae and established the title "Chieftain of the Jiralhanae".{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}<ref>'''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''', ''page 221''; ''page 196'' (Google Play edition)</ref>
| | A Chieftain of the Jiralhanae has requirements and functions beyond those of a regular [[Chieftain]]. He represents the [[Jiralhanae]] as a populace and operates as an emissary on their behalf within the Covenant, likely to the [[Ministry of Concert]], and also functions as the Commander-in-Chief of his entire race. Past Chieftains of the Jiralhanae have been issued tasks deemed important by the [[San 'Shyuum|Prophets]] - Maccabeus was tasked with recovering the Forerunner "relics" at [[Harvest]], and later, Tartarus was given the task of recovering the [[Activation Index|Index]] from [[Installation 05]] and activating the installation. |
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| On [[2552#November|November 2, 2552]], after the [[Prophet of Regret|High Prophet of Regret]]'s death, the remaining [[Hierarchs]] [[Changing of the Guard|recommissioned]] the [[Covenant Honor Guard]] and replaced the [[Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]] with Jiralhanae.<ref name="h2icon">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Sacred Icon (level)|Sacred Icon]]''</ref> The next day, Truth put Tartarus in control of the entire Covenant military as its military chief.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The Chieftain of the Jiralhanae had some members of his species under his command that were prepared to help him in his coup against the Sangheili.<ref name="bc209">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 209'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Upon receiving the orders of Truth, Tartarus initiated the [[Great Schism]] by betraying [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee. The civil war led to the fragmentation of the Covenant.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Quarantine Zone]]''</ref> After receiving the blessing of Truth, Tartarus attempted to activate [[Installation 05]] with its [[activation index]], but he was ultimately killed by the Arbiter at the installation's [[Control Room (Installation 05)|Control Room]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Great Journey]]''</ref> After learning of Tartarus' death, a power vacuum was created that many Jiralhanae commanders sought to fill. Chieftain [[Cethegus]], who had accompanied Truth to [[Installation 00]], believed that if he could kill [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] [[Master Chief Petty Officer]] [[John-117]] at the installation, Truth would elevate him to the title of Chieftain of the Jiralhanae. However, he was ultimately killed by the Spartan in combat.<ref name="h3">'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]''</ref><ref name="canon fodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-brute-force '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Brute Force'']</ref>
| | ==Inheritance== |
| | It appears that the title of "Chieftain of the Jiralhanae" is a title and designation that is passed through a specific ruling family. The most recent Chieftain of the Jiralhanae, [[Tartarus]], inherited the title from his uncle [[Maccabeus]], who in turn inherited it from his own father. In most, if not all cases, the title is passed on when a high-ranking son or relative of the current Chieftain challenges and kills his predecessor in ritual combat. |
| | ==Notable Chieftains== |
| | *[[Tartarus]] - Served as Chieftain from [[2525]], when he killed [[Maccabeus]] and took his position, until the end of the [[Battle of Installation 05]] in [[2552|November 2552]] <ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Great Journey]]''</ref>, in which he was killed doing [[Prophet of Truth|Truth]]'s bidding by the [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]]. |
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| ==Powers and duties== | | ==Trivia== |
| While a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] controlled a relatively small [[pack]] or [[clan]], the Chieftain of the Jiralhanae had authority over every member of the race, and essentially functioned as the commander-in-chief of the Jiralhanae. While holding the title, [[Tartarus]] served as the right hand of the [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]] and was in command of the [[Hierarch]]'s personal guard.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 143'' (2011 edition)</ref> The Chieftain of the Jiralhanae was able to attend sessions of the [[High Council]], where he stood near the Hierarchs.{{Ref/Reuse|h2heretic}} After [[Supreme Commander]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee was convicted for his failure to protect [[Installation 04]], Tartarus was charged with carrying out his torture.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Cairo Station]]''</ref> The Chieftain was also occasionally issued with missions of high importance, such as aiding [[Arbiter]] Thel 'Vadamee assassinate [[Sesa 'Refumee]]<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Oracle]]''</ref> or retrieving the [[activation index]] of [[Installation 05]].{{Ref/Reuse|h2icon}}
| | After the death of [[Tartarus]] at the hands of [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]], it is unknown whether another ''Chieftain of the Jiralhanae'' would have been instituted, since the killer was not a Jiralhanae. |
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| When the Chieftain of the Jiralhanae was present, Truth often dismissed his [[Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]],<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''pages 406-408''</ref> who remained unaware of the Chieftain's and the Hierarch's intentions.<ref name="bc198">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 198-202'' (Google Play edition)</ref> After the [[Changing of the Guard]], the Chieftain of the Jiralhanae was elevated into a position that had command over the entirety of the [[Covenant military]].{{Ref/Reuse|bc209}}
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| ==Gallery==
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| <gallery>
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| File:H2A-Tartarus1.jpg|Tartarus, the only known Chieftain of the Jiralhanae.
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| File:H2A - Tartarus and HighCouncil.png|Tartarus attending a High Council session.
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| File:H2A - Tartarus branding.jpg|The Chieftain of the Jiralhanae carrying out Thel 'Vadamee's punishment.
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| File:H2A - Tartarus with Rukt.jpg|Tartarus with his Gravity Hammer, The Fist of Rukt.
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| </gallery>
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| ==List of appearances== | | ==List of appearances== |
| *''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' {{1st}}
| | {{Appearances|Halo: First Strike|Halo 2|Halo Graphic Novel|Halo: Ghosts of Onyx|Halo: Contact Harvest|Halo: Uprising}} |
| *''[[Halo 2]]''
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| *''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''
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| *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
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| *''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]'' {{Mo}}
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| ==Sources== | | ==Sources== |
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| {{Jiralhanae Ranks}} | | {{BruteRanks}} |
| [[Category:Covenant titles]] | | [[Category:Covenant titles]] |
| | [[Category:Brutes]] |
