Editing Supreme Commander

{{Disambig header|the rank used in the original [[Covenant Empire]]|the rank used in [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]|Supreme Leader}}
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{{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 [[Fleet Master]] and below the authority of [[Imperial Admiral]]. 

==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/Reuse|Voyage}}

==Dress==
[[File:HGN_ThelVadamee_Cloak.png|100px|thumb|left|[[Thel 'Vadamee]] in a unique helmet and cloak.]]
When commanding a fleet, Supreme Commanders traditionally wear all-purple or all-gold armor featuring an ornate helmet, with a purple-colored cloak as part of their ensemble.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', Chapter 22, ''page 159''</ref> During ceremonies, the full attire was not expected, however, as Supreme Commander [[Thel 'Vadamee]] chose to wear his standard [[Zealot]] armor without a cloak before the [[High Council]].{{Ref/Reuse|heretic}}

Supreme Commander [[Rho 'Barutamee]] wore gold armor with a gold ornate helmet, draped in a purple cloak while commanding his [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]].

During the [[Battle of Installation 04]], Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee wore purple armor with a purple ornate helmet, draped in his purple [[doarmir]] cloak while commanding the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]].<ref name="Voyage">'''Halo Graphic Novel''', ''Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor''</ref> His cloak served a purely sentimental purpose, as it reminded him that he could make grave mistakes if he let his guard down.

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> He chose not to wear a cloak.{{clear}}

==Trivia==
*It is roughly equivalent to the [[UNSC]] [[UNSC rank structure|rank]] of [[Fleet Admiral]], though with considerably more autonomy.{{Ref/Reuse|WF92}}
*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>
File:HGN ThelVadamee SupremeCommander.png|Front view of a unique Supreme Commander helmet.
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-Thel SC2.jpg|Thel before the [[High Council]].
File:Fleetmaster.jpg|[[Luro 'Taralumee]] in command of the [[Third Fleet of Glorious Consequence]].
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''
**''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach#2010 bonus content|Adjunct]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
**''[[Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]
*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''

==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}

{{Sangheili Ranks}}