Editing Jega 'Rdomnai

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Character infobox
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|name=Jega 'Rdomnai
|image=[[File:HINF JegaRender.png|300px]]
|homeworld=[[Sanghelios]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P454|Enc22|Page=454}}
|birth=[[2490#February|February 19, 2490]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P454}}
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|mass={{Convert|146.1|kg|lb|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P454}}
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|eyes=Orange{{Ref/Game|Id=Hi|Hi|Jega 'Rdomnai in-game model}}
|affiliation=*[[Covenant]] {{C|Formerly}}
**[[Silent Shadow]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P454}}
*[[Banished]]
**[[Hand of Atriox]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P454}}
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*[[Spartan Killer]]{{Ref/Reuse|Hi}}
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{{Quote|no=two|q1=Now then, where were we?|q2=You were about to die screaming.|1=Vedrana Makovich|2=Jega 'Rdomnai|3=Jega 'Rdomnai and [[Vedrana Makovich]] before the duel that led to Makovich's death.{{Ref/Reuse|s8}}}}
'''Jega 'Rdomnai''' is a [[Sangheili]] [[blademaster]] and [[Spartan Killer]] serving the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CF108|D=31|M=8|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/despite-distance|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Despite Distance}}{{Ref/Site|Id=InsideOct|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/inside-infinite-october-2021|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Inside Infinite - October 2021|D=29|M=10|Y=2021}}

==Biography==
===Early life===
Jega 'Rdomnai was born on the [[Sangheili]] homeworld of [[Sanghelios]] on [[2490#February|February 19, 2490]], eventually enlisting in the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|military]] as is the custom for all male Sangheili.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P454}} 

[[File:Headhunters - SS doom.png|250px|thumb|left|Jega 'Rdomnai's Silent Shadow squad engulfed in an explosion during their mission.]]
===Covenant and the Silent Shadow===
During his service within the Covenant, Jega 'Rdomnai became a [[blademaster]] and a member of the [[Silent Shadow]], a unit within the Covenant's [[Special Operations]] branch. During [[Mission to an unidentified moon|one of his missions]], he lost his left arm and left mandibles in an explosion caused by [[Roland-B210|a]] [[Jonah-B283|pair]] of [[Spartan-III]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P454}} 'Rdomnai had the arm and mandibles replaced with prostheses, despite robotic replacements being antithetical to Covenant tradition and principles.{{Ref/Reuse|ign}} The Sangheili's favored [[bloodblade]] underwent a similar transformation. After it sustained damage during the explosion, 'Rdomnai brought the sword's hilt to the [[artisan-armorer]]s at [[Cherras Keep]], who reforged the blade as ''[[Ghostpierce]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P482}} His injuries also gave 'Rdomnai a lust for battle and vengeance, both of which completely outweighed his own pride in his own Sangheili culture.{{Ref/Site|Id=ign|URL=https://www.ign.com/articles/halo-infinite-campaign-get-to-know-jega-spartan-killer-ign-first?utm_source=twitter|Site=IGN|Page=Halo Infinite Campaign: Get to Know Jega, a ‘Spartan Killer’ – IGN First|D=9|M=11|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P454}} The exact circumstances that resulted in his injuries became shrouded in rumors, with very few aware of the true history.{{Ref/Reuse|CF108}} Following his injuries, 'Rdomnai became obsessed within hunting down and exacting revenge on any Spartans he could. Eventually, he became shunned by those within the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P454}}

===Banished service===
At some point before the [[Installation 07]] [[Battle for Zeta Halo|conflict]] in [[2560]], 'Rdomnai joined the [[Banished]] as the first recruit for the [[Hand of Atriox]].{{Ref/Reuse|CF108}} 'Rdomnai became the [[Jiralhanae]] [[Escharum]]'s most respected soldier, having worked together for the longest and even becoming his closest friend,{{Ref/Reuse|ign}} which was very rare between their species. Within the Banished, there were many rumors about 'Rdomnai and his injuries. Some said he was an experiment, which became an affront to his fellow Sangheili. Others made mention of a clandestine ambush gone wrong.{{Ref/Reuse|CF108}}

Jega 'Rdomnai was among the many Banished soldiers on Installation 07 following the ambush on {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. On [[2559#December|December 25, 2559]], 'Rdomnai was in command of a large Banished forces on the ring's main fragment when they came across [[Gorian]], who had been stranded on a smaller ring fragment. 'Rdomnai's Phantom landed, and the Sangheili personally greeted Gorian.{{Ref/Novel|RP|Chapter=12}} Over the follow months, the two captured, then tortured, the ONI operative [[Kate Stalling]] for her research on the ring's [[Conspectus network]].{{Ref/Novel|RP|Chapter=22}} When they finally located a Conspectus network hub underneath [[Outpost Tremonius (location)|Outpost Tremonius]] on [[2560#April|April 26, 2560]], the duo forced a human prisoner to interface with the network's datastream to extract information on the ring's defensive systems; 'Rdomnai then killed the prisoner. The duo were then ambushed Spartan [[Bonita Stone]], who stole the data node. 'Rdomnai managed to catch the Spartan by surprise during her escape. He retrieved the data node, unaware the Spartan's personal AI [[Ouco]] had copied the information into another data chip and corrupted the original.{{Ref/Level|Id=foundation|HINF|Foundation (Halo Infinite)|Foundation}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=rp28|TRP|28}} 'Rdomnai and Gorian then joined the Banished forces at [[Site Novem]] to breach the [[Conservatory (location)|Conservatory]] in search of the ring's monitor [[117649 Despondent Pyre]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=rp32|TRP|32}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=rp34|TRP|34}} 

On May 14, having been made aware of the UNSC presence at a [[beacon tower]] near the Conservatory, 'Rdomnai led Banished reinforcements to counter [[boat crew|UNSC survivors]] broadcasting the ring's location to UNSC occupied space.{{Ref/Novel|RP|Chapter=36}} 'Rdomnai did not take part in [[Battle of the beacon tower|the battle]] itself, only watching from afar, which likely led to his survival when the submonitor [[091 Adjutant Veridity]] came to the humans' aid, firing her [[focus beam]] at the Banished forces before teleporting the survivors to safety.{{Ref/Novel|RP|Chapter=38}} Then, on the next day, when Spartans [[Theodore Sorel]] and [[Vedrana Makovich]] infiltrated the Banished excavation site at the [[Conservatory (location)|Conservatory]], 'Rdomnai ambushed the two and wounded Sorel. Makovich urged Sorel to run ahead to locate the monitor of the ring, while she fended off 'Rdomnai.{{Ref/Game|Id=s8|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Scattered 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Scattered #08 - The Assassin}} Makovich died in the subsequent duel against the 'Rdomnai,{{Ref/Level|Id=conservatory|HINF|Conservatory}} while Sorel made a last stand deeper inside the facility before ultimately being killed by the [[Jiralhanae]] brothers [[Tovarus]] and [[Hyperius]].{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Scattered 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Scattered #09 - Killers}}

Two weeks later, 'Rdomnai attended a meeting between Escharum and [[Tremonius]], where they learned that [[Master Chief Petty Officer]] [[John-117]] was still alive and had just destroyed the ''[[Ghost of Gbraakon]]''. When Tremonius questioned Escharum's leadership, and disrespected Atriox, 'Rdomnai forcibly restrained and threatened the Jiralhanae. After Tremonius left, Escharum ordered 'Rdomnai to follow the Master Chief from a distance, as Escharum wanted to know everything about the Spartan.{{Ref/Level|Hi|Warship Gbraakon}}{{Ref/Reuse|foundation}} Later, after the Master Chief killed Hyperius and Tovarus, Escharum ordered 'Rdomnai to bring John-117 to him alive while 'Rdomnai noted with concern his friend's worsening terminal illness.{{Ref/Level|Id=Pelican Down|Hi|Pelican Down (Halo Infinite level)|Pelican Down}}

Shortly after the Master Chief and [[the Weapon]] shut down the [[Reformation Spire]]s, 'Rdomnai hijacked ''[[Echo 216]]'' and kidnapped [[Fernando Esparza]] in order to bait the Master Chief into storming the [[House of Reckoning (location)|House of Reckoning]].{{Ref/Level|Hi|[[The Command Spire]]}} Upon returning to the House of Reckoning, 'Rdomnai witnessed Escharum smash his [[holotable]] in a fit of rage. The Blademaster asked Escharum if there was a problem and the War Chief stated that he was losing patience with The [[Harbinger]]. When he demanded that 'Rdomnai tell him that his mission was a success,'Rdomnai simply stated that the Master Chief would come to them and revealed that he had captured [[Fernando Esparza]], much to Escharum's delight. Escharum ordered 'Rdomnai to keep Esparza alive, but to have his fun as 'Rdomnai deserved it. Escharum laughed as he watched 'Rdomnai drag Esparza away.{{Ref/Level|Id=Repository|Hi|Repository (Halo Infinite level)|Repository}}

When the Master Chief finally arrived at the House of Reckoning, 'Rdomnai confronted him in a transport docked in the arena on the third level, using Esparza's [[holorecorder]] to lure the Master Chief in and trap him. Despite using his [[active camouflage]] extensively, 'Rdomnai was ultimately defeated by the Master Chief, although the Spartan was unable to confirm the kill as the Sangheili's body disappeared without a trace. After his friend's supposed death, Escharum informed the Master Chief that 'Rdomnai had wanted to kill Esparza, but Escharum had promised him a sweeter prize or a warrior's death instead.{{Ref/Level|Id=HoR|Hi|House of Reckoning}} Although his death to the Master Chief’s hand is likely, there may also be a fair chance he survived the conflict.

==Equipment==
During his time in the Covenant he wore the Silent Shadow variant of the [[Infiltration harness]]. At some point he switched to a black combat harness, which he customised with red markings, red claw-like ornaments and the Banished's symbol at the center of the chest armor. Jega carries a [[Bloodblade]] as a personal energy sword,{{Ref/Game|HINF|Forge - Elite Bloodblade description|Quote=Once the personal Energy Sword of Jega 'Rdomnai—now a hard-won memento of his defeat.}} as well as a custom variant of bloodblade on his mechanical arm called ''[[Ghostpierce]]''.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P482|Enc22|Page=482}}

==Personality and traits==
{{Quote|Does it hurt? Take your last breath, Spartan, and behold your tomb.|Jega 'Rdomnai taunting Bonita Stone as he killed her.{{Ref/Reuse|rp28}}}}
Jega 'Rdomnai is a relentless killer who revels in not only hunting and slaughtering his enemies, but torturing them as well.{{Ref/Reuse|rp28}} His bloodlust and viciousness is extreme, even by Sangheili standards, and his need to kill outweighs any sort of warrior's honor. After being severely wounded in battle, he clung to life and rebuilt his body using forbidden cybernetics. The rest of Sangheili society has shunned him for this sacrilege is of little concern to him.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P454}} Ironically, after leaving the Covenant and joining the Banished, 'Rdomnai became close friends with Escharum, despite the animosity between their two species.{{Ref/Reuse|ign}}

In the [[Sangheili (language)|Sangheili language]], the suffix "-ai" at the end of 'Rdomnai's name indicates his prestige as a [[blademaster]]. This alteration upon his name is an indicator of the dedication offered by Jega to the art of swordsmanship.{{Ref/Book|Enc11|Page=131}}

==Gameplay==
Jega 'Rdomnai deploys active camo during the entirety of his fight, only revealing himself when lunging at the player. After reaching a certain threshold of damage taken, 'Rdomnai will initiate a "hard cloak", fleeing and disappearing entirely from the room, although staggering attacks such as fusion coils can prevent this temporarily. During this phase he will not be shown on threat sensors. Jega will eventually reappear in camouflage and attack the player once more. This continues until he is defeated.

==Production notes==
*[[343 Industries]] writer [[Jeff Easterling]] cited Jega 'Rdomnai's robotic prostheses as an example for what the Covenant would have been like without its "dogmatic restraint." Easterling also contrasted 'Rdomnai to [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]], with 'Rdomnai being representative of 'Vadam's "psycho elements."{{Ref/Reuse|ign}}
*Jega 'Rdomnai was portrayed by actor Noshir Dalal in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.{{Ref/Game|HI|Halo Infinite credits|credits}}
*There are several pieces of evidence implying that Jega 'Rdomnai may have survived his encounter with John-117.
**Jega is one of the only main antagonists with no achievement tied to his defeat.
**Jega's body cloaks upon his apparent death, a behavior not seen with any other active camouflage user in ''Halo Infinite''.{{Ref/Reuse|HoR}}
**The description of Jega's emblem in the [[Shop Bundles#High Value Targets|High Value Targets]] bundle reads "It was only a flesh wound."{{Ref/Game|Id=emblem|HI|Emblems and Nameplates (Halo Infinite)|HVT Target: Jega Emblem and Nameplate description}} 
**The title of Jega's Rdomnai's entry in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]'' reads "Immortal Machine."{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P482}}
**Perhaps most tellingly, Jega's Rdomnai's entry in the ''Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)'' is written in present tense and does not mention him being killed by John-117.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P482}} The entries for the other antagonists of ''Halo Infinite'' defeated by John-117 are written in past tense and almost always explicitly mention their deaths.

==Gallery==
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===Concept art and illustrations===
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File:HINF-Shadowthehedgehog.jpg|Concept art of Jega 'Rdomnai for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF JegaRdomnai Concept.jpg|More finalized concept art of Jega 'Rdomnai.
File:HINF-Jega-SpartanKiller.jpg|Promotional image of Jega 'Rodomnai.
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===Screenshots===
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File:HINF BestBuddies.png|'Rdomnai threatening [[Tremonius]] in front of Escharum.
HINF_JegaRdomnai_Intro.png|The introduction of Jega 'Rdomnai.
File:HINF JegaRdomnai Swords.png|'Rdomnai activating his [[Bloodblade]] sword and [[Ghostpierce]].
File:HINF JegaRdomnai Battle.png|'Rdomnai preparing to face John-117 in combat.
File:HINF Threat Sensor Jega.png|The Master Chief battles Jega 'Rdomnai.
File:HINF HoR Where Is Jega-.png|'Rdomnai vanishes after the Master Chief defeats him.
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===Merchandise===
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File:JegaRdomnai ActionFigure Jazwares.jpg|Jega 'Rdomnai 4 inch action figure from Jazwares.
File:Merch-Jega 'Rdomnai megaconstrux.png|Mega Construx figure of Jega 'Rdomnai.
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''
**''[[Headhunters (story)|Headhunters]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''

==Sources==
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