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{{ | {{Disambig header|the rank used in the original [[Covenant Empire]]|the rank used in [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]|Supreme Leader}} | ||
[[File:HFB-Rho.jpg|300px| | {{Era|Covenant|HCW}} | ||
{{Unit infobox|variant=Cov | |||
|name=Supreme Commander | |||
|image=[[File:HFB-Rho.jpg|300px]] | |||
|species=[[Sangheili]] | |||
|affiliation=*[[Covenant]] | |||
|branch= | |||
|mission=Commanders of entire [[Covenant fleet|fleet]]s and armadas | |||
|armament= | |||
|equipment= | |||
|notable=*[[Thel 'Vadam]]ee | |||
*[[Luro 'Taralumee]] | |||
*[[Rho 'Barutamee]]<ref name="orders">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-taking-orders '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Taking Orders'']</ref> | |||
*[[Ophon 'Qaram]]<ref>''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', p. 78</ref> | |||
}} | |||
{{Quote|Within the Covenant military regime, the sight of a Sangheili leader striding across the battlefield in a gleaming gold combat harness simultaneously stoked the fires of victory within the hearts of the surrounding forces, and struck fear within the hearts of their enemies.|Supreme Commander description.<ref>[http://www.ultra-combo.com/arbiters-colors-accessories/ '''Ultra Combo''':''Arbiter’s Colors & Accessories'']</ref>}} | |||
'''Supreme Commander''' was a rate used in the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|military]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 9]]''</ref> Within the original Covenant, the rate was given to [[Fleetmaster]]s explicitly appointed by the [[Hierarchs]] to lead major military expeditions.<ref name="WF92">''Halo: Warfleet'', Glossary - p. 92</ref> | |||
The title of Supreme Commander was above the authority of Fleetmaster and below the authority of [[Imperial Admiral]]. It is roughly equivalent to the [[UNSC]] [[UNSC rank structure|rank]] of [[Fleet Admiral]], though with considerably more autonomy.<ref name="WF92"/> | |||
== | ==Description== | ||
[[ | A Supreme Commander is responsible for a fleet or a contingent of fleets and leads blockades, naval battles, or [[orbital bombardment]] operations.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 135'' (2011 edition)</ref> Supreme Commanders command large Covenant fleets, such as the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], which was formerly led by [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee before he was stripped of his rank due to his [[Battle of Installation 04|failure]] at [[Installation 04]].<ref name="heretic">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Heretic (Level)|The Heretic]]''</ref> | ||
In addition to commanding naval forces, Supreme Commanders have authority over the ground troops attached to their fleet. For example, Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee ordered part of his fleet's [[Covenant Special Operations|special operations]] contingent to conduct a mission to the [[Covenant agricultural support ship|agricultural support ship]] ''[[Infinite Succor]]'' during the Battle of Installation 04.<ref name="Voyage"/> | |||
== | ==Dress== | ||
When commanding a fleet, Supreme Commanders sometimes wear purple or gold armor featuring an ornate helmet; at least two Supreme Commanders, [[Thel 'Vadamee]] and [[Rho 'Barutamee]], chose to wear a purple-colored cloak as part of their ensemble. In the case of Thel, his [[doarmir]] cloak served a purely sentimental purpose, as it reminded him that he could make grave mistakes if he let his guard down.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', Chapter 22, ''page 159''</ref> It is unknown if there is a ceremonial significance to these cloaks.<ref name="Voyage">'''Halo Graphic Novel''', ''Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor''</ref> These were not permanent additions to their attire, however, as Thel chose not to wear it when he appeared before the [[High Council]].<ref name="heretic"/> | |||
While commanding the [[Third Fleet of Glorious Consequence]], Supreme Commander [[Luro 'Taralumee]] wore armor that resembled that of most [[Sangheili Zealot]]s, though it was more ornate, possessing prongs similar to those on 'Vadamee's helmet.<ref>'''[[Halo Legends]]''', ''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''</ref> | |||
== | ==Trivia== | ||
In the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide]]'', the title is constantly referred to as "Supreme Leader".<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide (Collector's Edition)''', ''pages 23, 25, 56''</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HGN_ThelVadamee_Cloak.png|Thel 'Vadamee, Supreme Commander of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], wearing a unique helmet and cloak. | |||
File:HGN ThelVadamee SupremeCommander.png|Front view of a unique Supreme Commander helmet. | File:HGN ThelVadamee SupremeCommander.png|Front view of a unique Supreme Commander helmet. | ||
File:H2A Terminals - | File:H2A Terminals - Thel Commander.jpg|Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee commanding his fleet. | ||
File:H2A Terminals - Thel and Prophet.jpg|Thel 'Vadamee converses with a Prophet at [[Installation 04]], complete with the formal cloak signifying his rank. | File:H2A Terminals - Thel and Prophet.jpg|Thel 'Vadamee converses with a Prophet at [[Installation 04]], complete with the formal cloak signifying his rank. | ||
File:H2A-Thel SC2.jpg|Thel before the [[High Council]]. | File:H2A-Thel SC2.jpg|Thel before the [[High Council]]. | ||
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*''[[Halo Legends]]'' | *''[[Halo Legends]]'' | ||
**''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]'' | **''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]'' | ||
**''[[Spartan Ops]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'' | *''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | *''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{Sangheili Ranks}} | {{Sangheili Ranks}} | ||
