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| [[File:HFB-Rho.jpg|300px|thumb|[[Rho 'Barutamee]], Supreme Commander of the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]].]]
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| '''Supreme Commander''' was a [[Covenant rank structure|military rank]] within the [[Covenant military|armed forces]] of the [[Covenant]] empire and its [[Covenant remnants|successor factions]], roughly analagous to the rank of [[Fleet Admiral]] within the [[UNSC Navy]].{{Ref/Book|Id=WF92|HWF|Page=92}} In the Covenant, they consisted of [[fleetmaster]]s selected by the [[Hierarch]]s to lead [[Covenant fleet|ministerial fleets]] on major expeditionary missions.{{Ref/Reuse|WF92}}
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| ==Overview== | | {{Covenant Rank Infobox |
| ===Role and responsibilities=== | | |name=Supreme Commander |
| Within a given armada, a Supreme Commander served as the lead fleetmaster among the several present, with each subordinate fleetmaster tasked with maintaining their own fleet forces. Within these formations, the word of the Supreme Commander was law, and only the actions of their sponsoring [[ministry]], the [[High Council]], or the Hierarchs themselves could countermand their orders.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=239}} As such, they held extremely large amounts of power and independence - even moreso than their [[United Nations Space Command]] counterparts.{{Ref/Reuse|WF92}} The political machinations of the Supreme Commander allowed them to outfit and service their own ships, and they served as the sole senior officer to a [[Sangheili Field Marshal|Field Marshal]].{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=240}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=135}} To assist in their duties, Covenant fleets often assigned a [[Precentor]] - a [[San'Shyuum]] official tasked with reporting directly to [[High Charity]] and serving as a mediator for the Supreme Commander among other duties.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=269}} These officials were often the only officials within the fleet with authority capable of challenging the Supreme Commander's decrees.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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| | |species=[[Sangheili]] |
| | |weapons=Unknown, most likely [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|energy swords]] and [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|plasma rifles]] as sidearms |
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| | |vehicles=[[Flagship]] |
| | |missions=Space operations such as naval battles, blockades and [[glassing]] |
| | |role=Commanders of entire [[Covenant Fleet|fleet]]s and armadas |
| | |notable=[[Thel 'Vadam|Thel 'Vadamee]]<br> |
| | [[Luro 'Taralumee]] |
| | |affiliation=[[Covenant Empire]], later [[Covenant Separatists]] |
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| Within the Covenant's successor factions, the warlord [[Jul 'Mdama]] has adopted the title of Supreme Commander{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=27}} - though this title is sometimes used interchangeably with the title of "Supreme Leader".{{Ref/Book|Id=SupremeLeader1|Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide|Page=23,25,56}}{{Ref/Level|Id=SupremeLeader2|H5G|Osiris}}{{Ref/Note|The title of "Supreme Leader" is only ever mentioned within the dubiously-authoritative ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide]]'' and as a throwaway reference within the game's first mission. As such, this page assumes that the Supreme Leader verbiage is simply an alternate reference to the title of Supreme Commander explicitly given for Jul 'Mdama in ''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''.}}
| | The rank '''Supreme Commander''' is one of the highest ranks used by the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Covenant Navy|Navy]]. The rank is only known to be issued to the [[Sangheili]]. They command large [[Covenant Fleet|fleets]] and armadas. Despite the high status of the title, a Supreme Commander is likely lower in rank than an [[Imperial Admiral]]. |
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| ===Dress===
| | For most of the Covenant's history, this rank was held by the Sangheili race until the [[Great Schism]], when the [[Jiralhanae]] assumed most of the Covenant's higher ranks. |
| [[File:HGN ThelVadamee Cloak.png|100px|thumb|[[Thel 'Vadamee]] in a unique helmet and cloak.]]
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| The typical garb for a Sangheili Supreme Commander was a golden-coloured [[combat harness]], of various styles.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.ultra-combo.com/arbiters-colors-accessories/|Site=Ultra Combo|Page=Arbiter's Colors & Accessories|D=25|M=09|Y=2022|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.}} During fleet command operations, they, like other [[shipmaster]]s, often donned a purple-coloured cloak alongside this armour.{{Ref/Game|H2A|Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals}}{{Ref/Novel|TCP|Chapter=22}}{{Ref/Tabletop|HFB|Detail=Rho 'Barutamee artwork ([[:File:HFB-Rho.jpg|File link]])}} However, this was not always the case, with some Supreme Commanders electing to forgo the cloak during engagements,{{Ref/Film|HLeg|Episode=The Package (animated short)}} or even during formal ceremonies in front of the High Council.{{Ref/Level|H2|The Heretic}}
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| 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/Comic|Id=Voyage|HGN|Story=Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor}} His cloak served a purely sentimental purpose, as it reminded him that he could make grave mistakes if he let his guard down.
| | ==Description== |
| | 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]]. Lesser fleets may be commanded by [[Fleet Master]]s, who are of a lower rank than the Supreme Commander. |
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| | During the Great Schism, it is possible that the Jiralhanae took these positions from the Sangheili, as the majority of the Sangheili's other posts were taken over. However, no Jiralhanae Supreme Commanders have been mentioned. Some Sangheili Supreme Commanders may have escaped to fight the Jiralhanae, although it is also possible that they were executed, similarly to the [[councilor]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', level ''[[Uprising (level)|Uprising]]''</ref> |
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| | ==Appearance== |
| | [[File:Fleetmaster.jpg|275px|right|thumb|Luro 'Taralumee in command of his fleet.]] |
| | When commanding a fleet, Supreme Commanders wear purple [[armor]] with a purple cloak that wraps around and over the shoulder pauldrons. The armor also features an ornate helmet. It is likely that this non-standard armor serves a ceremonial purpose.<ref>'''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''', ''[[Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''</ref> The Supreme Commander's unusual helmet looks somewhat similar to that of the [[Sangheili Combat Harness]]. However, when Thel 'Vadamee appeared before the Covenant [[High Council]], he sported golden [[Zealot]] armor. This may signify that the cloak is only used when commanding fleets, or that he chose not to wear his cloak before the Council as a sign of modesty. While commanding the ''[[Third Fleet of Glorious Consequence]]'', Supreme Commander [[Luro 'Taralumee]] wore armor that resembled that of most Sangheili Zealots, though it was more ornate, possessing prongs similar to those on 'Vadamee's helmet. |
| ==Known Supreme Commanders== | | ==Known Supreme Commanders== |
| ===Pre-Covenant===
| | *[[Thel 'Vadamee]] |
| *[[Ophon 'Qaram]] - An ancient Sangheili Supreme Commander during the [[War of Beginnings]], famed for his refusal to join the Covenant.{{Ref/Book|HWF|Page=78}} | | *[[Luro 'Taralumee]] |
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| ===Covenant-era===
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| *[[Rho 'Barutamee]] - Supreme Commander of the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]].{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-taking-orders|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Taking Orders|D=07|M=04|Y=2019}}
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| *[[Luro 'Taralumee]] - Supreme Commander of the [[Third Fleet of Glorious Consequence]].{{Ref/Novel|HTFoR|Chapter=Adjunct|Detail=WORD FROM THE THIRD FLEET OF GLORIOUS CONSEQUENCE}}
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| *[[Thel 'Vadam]]ee - Supreme Commander of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]] throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]].
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| ===Post-Covenant===
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| *[[Jul 'Mdama]] - Supreme Commander of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|his remnant forces]],{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} also dubbed "Supreme Leader" in his faction.{{Ref/Reuse|SupremeLeader1}}{{Ref/Reuse|SupremeLeader2}}
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| ==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
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| ===Silver Timeline===
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| *[[Var 'Gatanai]] - Former Supreme Commander of the [[First Fleet of Solemn Accord]] until stripped of both title and fleet and became the [[Arbiter]] at some point after the [[Battle of Raas Kkhotskha]].{{Ref/Film|Id=Aleria|TV|Episode=[[Aleria (TV Series)|Aleria]]}}
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| ==Gallery==
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| <gallery>
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| File:HGN ThelVadamee SupremeCommander.png|Front view of a unique Supreme Commander helmet.
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| File:H2A Terminals - SupremeCommanderThel.png|Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee commanding his fleet.
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| File:H2A Terminals - Thel and Prophet.jpg|Thel 'Vadamee converses with a Prophet at [[Installation 04]], complete with the formal cloak signifying his rank.
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| File:H2A-Thel SC2.jpg|Thel before the [[High Council]].
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| File:Fleetmaster.jpg|[[Luro 'Taralumee]] in command of the [[Third Fleet of Glorious Consequence]].
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| </gallery>
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| ==List of appearances== | | ==List of appearances== |
| *''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' | | *'''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''' |
| **''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach#2010 bonus content|Adjunct]]''
| | **''[[Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' {{1st}} |
| *''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
| | *'''''[[Halo Legends]]''''' |
| *''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
| | **''[[The Package]]'' |
| **''[[Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' | | *'''''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''''' 2010 edition |
| *''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo Wars]]'' {{Mo}} | |
| *''[[Halo Legends]]''
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| **''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]'' | |
| *''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' {{Mo}} | |
| *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
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| **''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]
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| *''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''
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| *''[[Halo Mythos]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' {{Mo}}
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| ==Notes==
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| ==Sources== | | ==Sources== |
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| {{Sangheili Ranks}} | | {{Elite Ranks}} |
| | [[Category:The Covenant]] |
| | [[Category:Elites]] |
| | [[Category:Ranks]] |
