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'''Shipmaster''' (feminine term: '''Shipmistress'''), occasionally rendered as '''Ship Master''',{{citation needed}} is a title the [[Covenant]] use to describe an individual in command of a [[Covenant starship|starship]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 4'' (2003)</ref> The size of the ship is not relevant, whether a [[Covenant frigate|frigate]] or a [[Covenant supercarrier|supercarrier]]. The Covenant also use the term to describe the [[commanding officer]]s of [[human]] vessels.<ref>'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 41'' (2003) (''"'Nosolee felt certain that the man named "[[Jacob Keyes|Keezz]]" held the position of Ship Master"'')</ref> | '''Shipmaster''' (feminine term: '''Shipmistress'''), occasionally rendered as '''Ship Master''',{{citation needed}} is a title the [[Covenant]] use to describe an individual in command of a [[Covenant starship|starship]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 4'' (2003)</ref> The size of the ship is not relevant, whether a [[Covenant frigate|frigate]] or a [[Covenant supercarrier|supercarrier]]. The Covenant also use the term to describe the [[commanding officer]]s of [[human]] vessels.<ref>'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 41'' (2003) (''"'Nosolee felt certain that the man named "[[Jacob Keyes|Keezz]]" held the position of Ship Master"'')</ref> | ||
Shipmasters occasionally command small [[task force]]s or [[Covenant fleet|fleets]], although this does not afford them the superior rank of [[fleetmaster]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign levels ''[[Floodgate]]'' and ''[[The Ark]]''</ref><ref name="return">'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[The Return]]"</ref> | Shipmasters occasionally command small [[task force]]s or [[Covenant fleet|fleets]], although this does not afford them the superior rank of [[fleetmaster]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign levels ''[[Floodgate]]'' and ''[[The Ark]]''</ref><ref name="return">'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[The Return]]"</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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Like many titles used by the Covenant, shipmaster is less of a formal rank and more of a role, not unlike that of a human ship captain. While most prominently held by [[Sangheili]], the title of shipmaster can be attained by individuals of different species and ranks. Shipmasters are subject to orders from their fleet's [[Fleet Master]], [[Supreme Commander]], or [[Imperial Admiral]]. | Like many titles used by the Covenant, shipmaster is less of a formal rank and more of a role, not unlike that of a human ship captain. While most prominently held by [[Sangheili]], the title of shipmaster can be attained by individuals of different species and ranks. Shipmasters are subject to orders from their fleet's [[Fleet Master]], [[Supreme Commander]], or [[Imperial Admiral]]. | ||
The shipmaster of a particular ship gives orders from the command center of their vessel, the equivalent of a [[UNSC starship]]'s [[bridge]]. There they oversee and supervise the running of the ship, and give orders during battle. They command the ship from a platform raised off the deck, surrounded by [[holography|holographic]] screens displaying relevant information.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved''' campaign level ''[[The Truth and Reconciliation]]''</ref> Each shipmaster has | The shipmaster of a particular ship gives orders from the command center of their vessel, the equivalent of a [[UNSC starship]]'s [[bridge]]. There they oversee and supervise the running of the ship, and give orders during battle. They command the ship from a platform raised off the deck, surrounded by [[holography|holographic]] screens displaying relevant information.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved''' campaign level ''[[The Truth and Reconciliation]]''</ref> Each shipmaster has his own personal insignia which is used to identify them within holographic readouts of a fleet when acknowledging orders from their Fleet Master, for example.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 283''</ref> Most shipmasters have bodyguards assigned to them, such as a [[Mgalekgolo]] pair or a [[lance]] of special infantry. Mgalekgolo guards were responsible for protecting the shipmaster at all costs and, if they failed to do so, were expected to enact revenge on the shipmaster's killer.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 190''</ref> | ||
Sangheili of many different ranks may serve as shipmasters, though the position is often assumed by high-ranking individuals such as [[Special Operations Commander]]s, [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealots]], or [[Sangheili General|Generals]]. The lowest-ranked shipmaster known was [[Sangheili Major|Major]] [[Voro Nar 'Mantakree|Voro 'Mantakree]], who became the shipmaster of his vessel—''[[Incorruptible]]''—after killing the [[Tano 'Inanraree|previous shipmaster]]. 'Mantakree was later promoted to Fleet Master and placed in charge of a task force sent to [[Onyx]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 243''</ref> Shipmasters that command ships with a significant amount of firepower garner more respect among subordinates and other shipmasters.<ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 174''</ref> Shipmasters often wear gold-colored armor as a symbol of their lofty status, though Special Operations personnel serving as shipmasters are known to retain their silver armor.{{Ref/Reuse|return}}<ref name="h3">'''Halo 3'''</ref> Some Sangheili shipmasters wear [[doarmir]] fur cloaks as a sign of status.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 159''</ref> | Sangheili of many different ranks may serve as shipmasters, though the position is often assumed by high-ranking individuals such as [[Special Operations Commander]]s, [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealots]], or [[Sangheili General|Generals]]. The lowest-ranked shipmaster known was [[Sangheili Major|Major]] [[Voro Nar 'Mantakree|Voro 'Mantakree]], who became the shipmaster of his vessel—''[[Incorruptible]]''—after killing the [[Tano 'Inanraree|previous shipmaster]]. 'Mantakree was later promoted to Fleet Master and placed in charge of a task force sent to [[Onyx]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 243''</ref> Shipmasters that command ships with a significant amount of firepower garner more respect among subordinates and other shipmasters.<ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 174''</ref> Shipmasters often wear gold-colored armor as a symbol of their lofty status, though Special Operations personnel serving as shipmasters are known to retain their silver armor.{{Ref/Reuse|return}}<ref name="h3">'''Halo 3'''</ref> Some Sangheili shipmasters wear [[doarmir]] fur cloaks as a sign of status.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 159''</ref> | ||
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*[[Lat 'Ravamee]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''. | *[[Lat 'Ravamee]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''. | ||
*[[Let 'Volir]] - Shipmaster of the ''[[Enduring Conviction]]''. | *[[Let 'Volir]] - Shipmaster of the ''[[Enduring Conviction]]''. | ||
*[[Orna ' | *[[Orna 'Fulsamee]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Blameless Conceit]]'' | ||
*[[Tano 'Inanraree]] – Former shipmaster of the ''[[Incorruptible]]''. | *[[Tano 'Inanraree]] – Former shipmaster of the ''[[Incorruptible]]''. | ||
*[[Qunu]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Far Sight Lost]]''. | *[[Qunu]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Far Sight Lost]]''. | ||
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*[[Kantar 'Utaralee]] – Shipmaster of an unknown ship. | *[[Kantar 'Utaralee]] – Shipmaster of an unknown ship. | ||
*[[Ori 'Sumai]] – Shipmaster of an unknown ship. | *[[Ori 'Sumai]] – Shipmaster of an unknown ship. | ||
*[[Mahkee 'Chava]] - Shipmistress of | *[[Mahkee 'Chava]] - Shipmistress of an unknown ship. | ||
*[[Sali 'Nyon]] - Shipmaster of ''[[Breath of Annihilation]]''. | *[[Sali 'Nyon]] - Shipmaster of ''[[Breath of Annihilation]]''. | ||
*[[Ryn 'Alun]] - Shipmaster of ''[[Panom's Canticle]]''. | *[[Ryn 'Alun]] - Shipmaster of ''[[Panom's Canticle]]''. | ||
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*[[Qoo 'Weyodosee]] - Shipmaster of ''[[Quiet Faith]]''. | *[[Qoo 'Weyodosee]] - Shipmaster of ''[[Quiet Faith]]''. | ||
*[[Yey 'Mootasee]] - Shipmaster of ''[[Divine Whisper]]''. | *[[Yey 'Mootasee]] - Shipmaster of ''[[Divine Whisper]]''. | ||
===Jiralhanae=== | ===Jiralhanae=== | ||
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*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' | *''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' | ||
* | *[[Untitled Waypoint Chronicle]] | ||
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