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| [[File:Lat 'Ravamee (Master Chief Collection).png|300px|thumb|[[Lat 'Ravamee]], the shipmaster of the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''.]] | | {{Ratings}} |
| | <center>''Were you looking for [[Rtas 'Vadum]], the ''[[Halo 3]]'' character?''</center> |
| | {{Covenant Rank Infobox |
| | |name=Shipmaster/Shipmistress |
| | |image=[[File:Golden elite.jpg]] |
| | |species=[[Sangheili]], [[Jiralhanae]], [[Kig-yar]] |
| | |weapons=*[[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy sword]] |
| | *[[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Plasma rifle]] |
| | *[[Type-51 Carbine|Covenant carbine]] |
| | *[[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|Plasma grenade]] |
| | *[[Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer|Gravity hammer]] |
| | *[[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|Plasma pistol]] |
| | |equipment=[[Sangheili personal energy shield]] |
| | |missions=Space operations |
| | |role=Ship commanders |
| | |notable=*[[Rtas 'Vadum]] |
| | *[[Thel 'Vadam]] |
| | *[[Orna 'Fulsamee]] |
| | *[[Lat 'Ravamee]] |
| | *[[Tano 'Inanraree]] |
| | *[[Voro 'Mantakree]] |
| | *[['Qunu]] |
| | *[[Chur'R-Yar]] |
| | *[[Chur 'R-Mut]] |
| | *[[Maccabeus]] |
| | *[[Jul ‘Mdama]] |
| | *[[Forze]] |
| | *[[Buran]] |
| | |affiliation=[[Covenant Empire]], later [[Covenant Separatists]] |
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| | '''Shipmaster''' (feminine form '''Shipmistress''') is both a term the [[Covenant]] use to describe an individual in command of a single ship, as well as an actual office in the [[Covenant Navy]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 4''</ref> As described by their title, Shipmasters often command a single Covenant starship. The size of the starship 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'' (''"'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 rank of [[Fleet Master]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign levels ''[[Floodgate]]'' and ''[[The Ark]]''</ref><ref name="return">'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[The Return]]"</ref> |
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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>
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| | When referring to a Sangheili, Shipmaster is a title for a high-ranking Covenant Elite who is in command of a single starship. To denote their high-ranking status, most Shipmasters usually have bodyguards, such as an [[Mgalekgolo]] pair or a [[lance]] of special infantry.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 190''</ref> Shipmasters are subject to orders from their fleet's [[Fleet Master]], [[Supreme Commander]], or [[Imperial Admiral]]. |
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| 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> The equivalent term for an officer charged with commanding a [[space station]] is '''Stationmaster'''.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Anvil|Halo: Anvil Accord}}
| | 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 holographic screens displaying relevant information.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved''' campaign level ''[[The Truth and Reconciliation]]''</ref> |
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| ==Overview==
| | 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, the ''[[Incorruptible]]'', after killing the [[Tano 'Inanraree|previous Shipmaster]]. He 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 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>'''Halo 3'''</ref><ref name="return"/> |
| [[File:Reach 25806280 Full.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Shipmaster Ardo 'Moretumee commanding ''Ardent Prayer''.]] | |
| 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]].
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| 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 their 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>
| | [[Jiralhanae]], being the other leading military caste of the Covenant, also can hold the title of Shipmaster. High-ranking [[Kig-yar]] can also serve as Shipmasters. Both known Kig-yar Shipmasters, [[Chur'R-Yar]] and [[Chur 'R-Mut]], were female, hence their title of Shipmistress. |
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| 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>
| | == Known Shipmasters == |
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| [[File:Ritual Glassing.png|thumb|250px|[[Unidentified Sangheili Shipmaster (Righteous Vigilance)|A shipmaster]] glasses [[Kholo]]—the orders of [[Prophet of Conviction|a Prophet]].]]
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| The Sangheili place significant importance on the title of shipmaster, and it often supersedes an individual's rank when they are being addressed. Thus, Sangheili in command of [[battle group]]-sized units,{{Ref/Reuse|return}}{{Ref/Reuse|h3}} or in some cases entire fleets, have been referred to solely as shipmasters. Examples of this practice include [[Special Operations Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]]ee, in command of the [[Fleet of Retribution]], and [[Jul 'Mdama]], addressed as shipmaster by his crew despite holding the rank of Supreme Commander in the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|revived Covenant]].<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 4)|Terminals]]''</ref> Occasionally, a [[San'Shyuum]] [[San'Shyuum High Councilor|High Councilor]] from the Covenant [[High Council]] would witness the [[glassing]] of a world. If the Prophet declared that the glassing performance pleased the "[[Forerunners|gods]]", the shipmaster's status would be greatly increased within the Covenant military.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', "The Return", ''page 314''</ref>
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| [[Jiralhanae]], being the other leading military caste of the Covenant, also can hold the title of shipmaster. [[Kig-Yar]] can also serve as shipmasters, although they primarily command ships of the Kig-Yar's own design; the [[missionary ship]]s employed by the Covenant's [[Ministry of Tranquility]] are the most noted example.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 81''</ref> Despite this, some Kig-Yar shipmasters would be granted control of a [[Covenant frigate]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''', ''pages 50-51''</ref> As Kig-Yar society is matriarchal, their ship commanders are most commonly female and thus hold the title of shipmistress. However, male Kig-Yar shipmasters still exist.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 381''</ref>
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| == Known shipmasters == | |
| ===Sangheili=== | | ===Sangheili=== |
| *[[Rtas 'Vadum]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]''. | | *[[Rtas 'Vadum]] - Former Shipmaster of the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]''. |
| *[[Thel 'Vadam]] – Former shipmaster of the ''[[Seeker of Truth]]'' | | *[[Thel 'Vadam]] - Current Shipmaster of the ''Shadow of Intent''. |
| *[[Lat 'Ravamee]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''. | | *[[Lat 'Ravamee]] - Shipmaster of the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''. |
| *[[Let 'Volir]] - Shipmaster of the ''[[Enduring Conviction]]''. | | *[[Orna 'Fulsamee]] - Shipmaster of an unidentified [[Covenant destroyer|destroyer]]. |
| *[[Orna 'Fulsam]]ee – Shipmaster of the ''[[Blameless Conceit]]'' and later the ''[[Ghost of Barolon]]''.
| | *[[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]]''. | | *[[Voro Nar 'Mantakree]]- Shipmaster of the ''[[Incorruptible]].'' |
| *[[Voro Nar 'Mantakree]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Incorruptible]].'' | | *[[Thon 'Talamee]] - Shipmaster of the ''[[Clarity of Faith]]''. |
| *[[Thon 'Talamee]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Clarity of Faith]]''. | | *[[Rho 'Barutamee]] - Shipmaster of the ''[[Long Night of Solace]]''. |
| *[[Rho 'Barutamee]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Long Night of Solace]]''. | | *[[Ardo 'Moretumee]]- Shipmaster of the ''[[Ardent Prayer]]''. |
| *[[Rhul 'Salmutee]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Solemn Penance]]''.
| | *[[Jul ‘Mdama]] - Former Shipmaster of an unknown cruiser, lost command of the ship after the [[Human-Covenant War]]. |
| *[[Ardo 'Moretumee]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Ardent Prayer]]''. | | *[[Forze]] - Former Shipmaster, lost command of his ship after the Human-Covenant War. |
| *[[Jul 'Mdama]] – Former shipmaster of ''[[Blight of the Profane]]'', later shipmaster of ''[[Song of Retribution]]''. | | *[[Unidentified Sangheili Shipmaster (Righteous Vigilance)|Unidentified Sangheili Shipmaster]] - Shipmaster and commander of the ''[[Fleet of Righteous Vigilance]]''. |
| *[[Forze 'Mdama]] – Former shipmaster, lost command of his ship after the Human-Covenant War. | | *[[Buran]] - Former Shipmaster of the ''[[Unflinching Resolve]]''. |
| *[[Buran 'Utaral]] – Former shipmaster of the ''[[Unflinching Resolve]]'', current shipmaster of the ''[[Promised Revelation]]''.
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| *[[Galur]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Cleansing Truth]]''.
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| *[[Vata 'Gajat]] – Shipmaster of an unknown corvette.
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| *[[D'ero 'S'bud]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Journey's Sustenance]]''.
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| *[[Unidentified Sangheili Shipmaster (Righteous Vigilance)|Unidentified Sangheili shipmaster]] – Shipmaster and commander of the ''[[Fleet of Righteous Vigilance]]''. | |
| *[[N'tho 'Sraom]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Mayhem]]''. | |
| *[[Kantar 'Utaralee]] – Shipmaster of an unknown ship.
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| *[[Ori 'Sumai]] – Shipmaster of an unknown ship.
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| *[[Mahkee 'Chava]] - Shipmistress of ''[[Scorrin's Blade]]''.
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| *[[Sali 'Nyon]] - Shipmaster of ''[[Breath of Annihilation]]''.
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| *[[Ryn 'Alun]] - Shipmaster of ''[[Panom's Canticle]]''.
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| *[[Inka 'Saham]] - Former shipmaster of ''[[Heresy's Sorrow]]''.
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| *[[Ob 'Nathisee]] - Shipmaster of ''[[Steadfast Strike]]''.
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| *[[Nizat 'Kvarosee]] - Former shipmaster of ''[[Pious Rampage]]''.
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| *[[Qoo 'Weyodosee]] - Shipmaster of ''[[Quiet Faith]]''.
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| *[[Yey 'Mootasee]] - Shipmaster of ''[[Divine Whisper]]''.
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| *[[Toda 'Murajai]] - Stationmaster for [[ANVIL Station]].{{Ref/Reuse|Anvil}}
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| ===Jiralhanae=== | | ===Jiralhanae=== |
| *[[Maccabeus]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Rapid Conversion]]''. | | *[[Maccabeus]] - [[Jiralhanae]] Shipmaster of the ''[[Rapid Conversion]]''. |
| *[[Lepidus]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Triumphant Declaration]]''. | | *[[Lepidus]] - Jiralhanae Shipmaster of the ''[[Triumphant Declaration]]''. |
| *[[Gargantum]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Twilight Compunction]]''. | | *[[Gargantum]] - Jiralhanae Shipmaster of the ''[[Twilight Compunction]].'' |
| *[[Parabum]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Valorous Transgression]]''. | | *[[Pellius]]- Jiralhanae Shipmaster of the ''[[A Psalm Every Day]]''. |
| | *[[Parabum]]- Jiralhanae Shipmaster of the ''[[Valorous Transgression]].'' |
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| ===Kig-Yar=== | | ===Kig-Yar=== |
| *[[Chol Von]] – Shipmistress of the ''[[Paragon]]'', formerly known as ''Joyous Discovery''. | | *[[Chur'R-Yar]] - [[Kig-yar]] Shipmistress of the ''[[Minor Transgression]]''. |
| *[[Chur'R-Yar]] – Shipmistress of the ''[[Minor Transgression]]''.
| | *[[Chur 'R-Mut]] - Kig-yar Shipmistress of the ''[[A Psalm Every Day]]''. |
| *[[Chur'R-Mut]] – Shipmistress of the ''[[A Psalm Every Day]]''. | |
| *[[Chur'R-Zhal]] – Shipmistress of the ''[[Rampant Perdition]]''.
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| *[[Sav Fel]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]''.
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| *[[Writh Kul]] – Shipmistress of the ''[[Dagger of Mercy]]''.
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| ==Gallery==
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| <gallery>
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| File:TARZealot.jpg|Shipmaster Lat 'Ravamee in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
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| File:Rtas 'Vadum.jpg|Shipmaster Rtas 'Vadum in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
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| File:Thon.png|Shipmaster Thon 'Talamee in ''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''.
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| File:HE24 battle.png|Shipmasters Sali 'Nyon and Jul 'Mdama battle it out with their ''CAS''-class assault carriers in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
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| File:H2A Terminals - SupremeCommanderThel.png|Shipmaster Thel 'Vadamee in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'''s [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|terminals]].
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| File:HFB-Rho.jpg|Shipmaster Rho 'Barutamee in ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''.
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| File:HM-Maccabeus.png|Shipmaster Maccabeus in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''.
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| File:HW2 - Let 'Volir.png|Shipmaster Let 'Volir in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
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| File:HINF InkaSaham.png|Shipmaster [[Inka 'Saham]] in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
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| </gallery>
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| ==List of appearances== | | == Trivia == |
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| | *Though speculated to be the Covenant equivalents to UNSC Navy Captains, they may wield more influence than expected - Shipmasters have been seen in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[The Return]]'' directing relatively small battle groups, instead of single ships (though occasionally in 20th and 21st century fleets, the flagships' captain will command the fleet in the absence of an admiral. It is possible a similar system is used by the Sangheili, or the Covenant in general.) |
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| | * Voro Nar 'Mantakree was known for becoming a Shipmaster when he killed his CO aboard the Covenant cruiser, the ''[[Incorruptible]]''. |
| *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}}
| | *Sangheili Shipmasters are known to wear [[Doarmir]] fur cloaks as a sign of status. |
| *''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
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| *''[[Halo 2]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
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| *''[[Halo 3]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
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| *''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
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| *''[[Halo Legends]]''
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| **''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
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| **''[[Stomping on the Heels of a Fuss]]''
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| **''[[The Return]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Reach]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
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| **''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
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| *''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'' | |
| *''[[Halo 4]]''
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| **''[[Terminal (Halo 4)|Terminals]]''
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| **''[[Spartan Ops]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''
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| *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
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| **''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
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| *''[[Hunt the Truth]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Last Light]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | |
| **''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition dossiers|Limited Edition dossiers]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''
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| *''[[Halo Mythos]]''
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| *''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''
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| *''[[Halo Infinite]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Outcasts]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Anvil Accord]]''
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| ==Sources== | | ==Sources== |
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| {{Sangheili Ranks}} | | {{Elite Ranks}} |
| {{Jiralhanae Ranks}}
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