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{{Quote|The Arbiter. Maybe more than any other figure, a symbol of what [[Milky Way galaxy|the galaxy]] could one day become.|[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Thomas Lasky]] on Thel 'Vadam.{{Ref/Reuse|Esc1}}}} | {{Quote|The Arbiter. Maybe more than any other figure, a symbol of what [[Milky Way galaxy|the galaxy]] could one day become.|[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Thomas Lasky]] on Thel 'Vadam.{{Ref/Reuse|Esc1}}}} | ||
'''Arbiter Thel 'Vadam''' (formerly ''''Vadamee''') | '''Arbiter Thel 'Vadam''' (formerly ''''Vadamee''')<ref>'''[[Halo Waypoint]]''', ''The long road home''</ref> is the [[Sangheili]] [[kaidon]] of the [[House of 'Vadam]] and the last [[Arbiter]] to serve the [[Covenant]]. He continues to hold this title in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|wake]] of its [[Great Schism|dissolution]]. Presently, he leads the [[Swords of Sanghelios]], an alliance of [[keep]]s modeled after an ancient order of the same name, and is considered by many to be the formal leader of all Sangheili as the '''Kaidon of Unity'''.<ref name="wp thel">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/arbiter-thel-vadam '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Arbiter Thel 'Vadam'']</ref>{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P245|Enc22|Page=245}} | ||
Thel commanded several fleets during his service in the [[Covenant]], most notably the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], of which he was [[Supreme Commander]]. This fleet mounted a successful [[Fall of Reach|attack]] on the [[human]] colony of [[Reach]] under his command and later [[Battle of Installation 04|fought]] the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} on [[Installation 04]], the first [[Halo Array|Halo ring]] to be discovered by the Covenant and [[humanity]]. 'Vadamee was responsible for over one billion [[human]] casualties over the course of the decades-long war against the humans and the [[glassing]] of at least seven colonies.<ref name="terminal 3">'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 3]]''</ref> At the outbreak of the [[Great Schism]], Thel became a leading figure among the Sangheili and aided the [[United Nations Space Command]] in its efforts to stop the [[High Prophet of Truth]] and his forces from activating the [[Halo Array]]. He and [[Fleet of Retribution|many Sangheili]] fought in multiple battles alongside the [[Spartan-II]] super-soldier, [[John-117]] on [[Installation 05]], [[Earth]], and [[Installation 00]] in the final weeks of the war. | Thel commanded several fleets during his service in the [[Covenant]], most notably the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], of which he was [[Supreme Commander]]. This fleet mounted a successful [[Fall of Reach|attack]] on the [[human]] colony of [[Reach]] under his command and later [[Battle of Installation 04|fought]] the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} on [[Installation 04]], the first [[Halo Array|Halo ring]] to be discovered by the Covenant and [[humanity]]. 'Vadamee was responsible for over one billion [[human]] casualties over the course of the decades-long war against the humans and the [[glassing]] of at least seven colonies.<ref name="terminal 3">'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 3]]''</ref> At the outbreak of the [[Great Schism]], Thel became a leading figure among the Sangheili and aided the [[United Nations Space Command]] in its efforts to stop the [[High Prophet of Truth]] and his forces from activating the [[Halo Array]]. He and [[Fleet of Retribution|many Sangheili]] fought in multiple battles alongside the [[Spartan-II]] super-soldier, [[John-117]] on [[Installation 05]], [[Earth]], and [[Installation 00]] in the final weeks of the war. | ||
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Aboard ''High Charity'', Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee witnessed the [[Changing of the Guard|replacement]] of the [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]] with the [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Jiralhanae]] as a result of Regret's assassination at the hands of the human [[Demon]]. Though distressed by change, and voicing his concerns to the Prophet of Truth, 'Vadamee made no further comment, as he has found out that the Covenant found another [[Installation 05|Halo]]. The High Prophets, who were surprised by both the fact that 'Vadamee had escaped from the Threshold gas mine and that he helped recover the Monitor Guilty Spark (the "Holy Oracle" to whom they inquired about Halo), decided to send him to Installation 05's "[[Quarantine Zone]]" to retrieve the [[Activation Index|"Sacred Icon"]]. This holy relic was needed to activate Delta Halo and begin the Great Journey. On the way to the surface via a Phantom captained by Tartarus, Thel learned from Jiralhanae Chieftain that it was the [[John-117|Demon]], the very same one responsible for Installation 04's destruction, who assassinated Regret. | Aboard ''High Charity'', Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee witnessed the [[Changing of the Guard|replacement]] of the [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]] with the [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Jiralhanae]] as a result of Regret's assassination at the hands of the human [[Demon]]. Though distressed by change, and voicing his concerns to the Prophet of Truth, 'Vadamee made no further comment, as he has found out that the Covenant found another [[Installation 05|Halo]]. The High Prophets, who were surprised by both the fact that 'Vadamee had escaped from the Threshold gas mine and that he helped recover the Monitor Guilty Spark (the "Holy Oracle" to whom they inquired about Halo), decided to send him to Installation 05's "[[Quarantine Zone]]" to retrieve the [[Activation Index|"Sacred Icon"]]. This holy relic was needed to activate Delta Halo and begin the Great Journey. On the way to the surface via a Phantom captained by Tartarus, Thel learned from Jiralhanae Chieftain that it was the [[John-117|Demon]], the very same one responsible for Installation 04's destruction, who assassinated Regret. | ||
Thel made his way through the [[Sentinel Wall]] (with a few surviving [[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-Yar]]) to deactivate the [[Library]]'s [[quarantine shield]], fighting a number of Sentinels and Enforcers, eventually passing by dead Jiralhanae on the way. He eventually deactivated the shield, but before Tartarus could pick him up, an Enforcer fired on his Phantom forcing him to break off. The situation was soon complicated when it was discovered that the Flood was running loose throughout the Wall and fighting the Sentinels. He progressively made his way on foot, briefly bearing witness to Human Marines being overrun by the Flood, who were slowly overwhelming the facility. Eventually, Thel made it to the other side of the Sentinel Wall, just as a [[Sentinel manufacturing facility]] was shot down by a Wraith mortar. Just as the Arbiter engaged the Flood on the ground, several [[ | Thel made his way through the [[Sentinel Wall]] (with a few surviving [[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-Yar]]) to deactivate the [[Library]]'s [[quarantine shield]], fighting a number of Sentinels and Enforcers, eventually passing by dead Jiralhanae on the way. He eventually deactivated the shield, but before Tartarus could pick him up, an Enforcer fired on his Phantom forcing him to break off. The situation was soon complicated when it was discovered that the Flood was running loose throughout the Wall and fighting the Sentinels. He progressively made his way on foot, briefly bearing witness to Human Marines being overrun by the Flood, who were slowly overwhelming the facility. Eventually, Thel made it to the other side of the Sentinel Wall, just as a [[Sentinel manufacturing facility]] was shot down by a Wraith mortar. Just as the Arbiter engaged the Flood on the ground, several [[Covenant drop pod|drop pods]] landed with [[Special Operations Sangheili]] aiding him in his rendezvous with a very surprised Rtas 'Vadumee, who commanded the Sangheili to hold off the Flood until Phantoms could drop in reinforcements, and after a tough fight, they did.<ref name="sacredicon">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Sacred Icon]]''</ref> | ||
[[File:H2A - Rtas rallying troops.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Rtas 'Vadumee rallies his Sangheili to battle.]] | [[File:H2A - Rtas rallying troops.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Rtas 'Vadumee rallies his Sangheili to battle.]] | ||
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The shutdown, however, activated a failsafe system; the rest of the Halos were set to standby mode, and could only be activated remotely from what Spark informed them was [[Installation 00|"The Ark"]]. After the Arbiter asked him its location, Spark gave them coordinates to [[Earth]].{{Ref/Reuse|TGJ}}<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 197''</ref> | The shutdown, however, activated a failsafe system; the rest of the Halos were set to standby mode, and could only be activated remotely from what Spark informed them was [[Installation 00|"The Ark"]]. After the Arbiter asked him its location, Spark gave them coordinates to [[Earth]].{{Ref/Reuse|TGJ}}<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 197''</ref> | ||
The release of the Flood from the ring, however, would put their plans to get to Earth on hold: the Arbiter would once again rendezvous with 'Vadumee, now shipmaster of the recently-captured [[assault carrier]] ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'', flagship of the separatists' fledgling [[Fleet of Retribution]].<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/shadow-of-intent '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Shadow of Intent'']</ref> Together, they formulated a plan for sterilization and quarantine. Spark remained with the fleet to coordinate containment efforts while the Arbiter, Keyes and Johnson raced back to Earth aboard one of the fleet's vessels to warn humanity and to locate the Ark. | The release of the Flood from the ring, however, would put their plans to get to Earth on hold: the Arbiter would once again rendezvous with 'Vadumee, now shipmaster of the recently-captured [[assault carrier]] ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'', flagship of the separatists' fledgling [[Fleet of Retribution]].<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/shadow-of-intent '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Shadow of Intent'']</ref> Together, they formulated a plan for sterilization and quarantine. Spark remained with the fleet to coordinate containment efforts while the Arbiter, Keyes and Johnson raced back to Earth aboard one of the fleet's vessels to warn humanity and to locate the Ark.<ref>'''[[Halo Waypoint]]''', ''"The Long Road Home"''</ref><ref name="lootcrate2">'''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]''', ''[[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #2]]''</ref> | ||
Like many Sangheili after the Great Schism, 'Vadamee abridged his surname to "'Vadam", symbolizing his resignation from the Covenant.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 126''</ref> | Like many Sangheili after the Great Schism, 'Vadamee abridged his surname to "'Vadam", symbolizing his resignation from the Covenant.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 126''</ref> | ||
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===Meeting an old friend=== | ===Meeting an old friend=== | ||
[[File:ArbiterAndChiefReunion.png|250px|thumb|Arbiter Thel 'Vadam reunites with his Spartan friend, John-117, for the first time in years.]] | [[File:ArbiterAndChiefReunion.png|250px|thumb|Arbiter Thel 'Vadam reunites with his Spartan friend, John-117, for the first time in years.]] | ||
{{Quote|When we first met, we were enemies fighting to end each other. Now as allies, I am confident we can face this new threat together once more.|Thel 'Vadam showing his respect and willingness to help the Master Chief through ongoing [[Created conflict|crisis]].{{Ref/ | {{Quote|When we first met, we were enemies fighting to end each other. Now as allies, I am confident we can face this new threat together once more.|Thel 'Vadam showing his respect and willingness to help the Master Chief through ongoing [[Created conflict|crisis]].{{Ref/Reuse|BB}}}} | ||
After his victory at Sunaion, 'Vadam and his forces returned to their campsite at Nuusra with Halsey and Palmer. However, during this time, a Guardian returned back to Sanghelios after the Sangheili refused to surrender to the [[Created]], a faction of rogue artificial intelligences founded by Cortana. The Guardian finished off the remaining Covenant ships and began blacking out the planet with ground assistance of Prometheans which were sent in to pacify cities that refused to surrender. | After his victory at Sunaion, 'Vadam and his forces returned to their campsite at Nuusra with Halsey and Palmer. However, during this time, a Guardian returned back to Sanghelios after the Sangheili refused to surrender to the [[Created]], a faction of rogue artificial intelligences founded by Cortana. The Guardian finished off the remaining Covenant ships and began blacking out the planet with ground assistance of Prometheans which were sent in to pacify cities that refused to surrender. | ||
After escaping from Genesis, [[Fireteam Osiris]] and [[Blue Team]] returned to Sanghelios where John-117 and | After escaping from Genesis, [[Fireteam Osiris]] and [[Blue Team]] returned to Sanghelios where John-117 and Thel were reunited for the first time since they fought together on [[Installation 08]].<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level ''[[Guardians]]''</ref> The Chief introduced Blue Team to Thel, who proceeded to invite his old friend and the new arrivals to join in a celebratory meal commemorating their victory over the last of Jul 'Mdama's Covenant. Thel and the Master Chief subsequently spent part of the night reminiscing about their past. Also the Arbiter reassured the Chief in his support in the coming fight against the Created. The next day, the humans left the planet for a rendezvous with the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} near [[Suban]], one of the moons of Sanghelios.<ref name="BB">'''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''', ''Chapter 1''</ref> | ||
===Standing up against the Created=== | ===Standing up against the Created=== | ||
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*Thel 'Vadam is one of two main playable characters in ''Halo 2'', where he alternates levels or groups of levels with John-117. He is an allied character in some of the levels of ''Halo 3''. | *Thel 'Vadam is one of two main playable characters in ''Halo 2'', where he alternates levels or groups of levels with John-117. He is an allied character in some of the levels of ''Halo 3''. | ||
*When the Arbiter activates his active camouflage in ''Halo 2'', his eyes will remain visible. This is visible only on Co-Op. | |||
*When the Arbiter activates his active camouflage in ''Halo 2'', his eyes will remain visible. This is visible only on Co- Op. | |||
*He is one of the few Sangheili to refer to John-117 as "Spartan". Even during and after the [[Great Schism]], many still refer to him as the Demon (though some, notably, adopt 343 Guilty Spark's designation for him - [[Reclaimer]]). Rtas 'Vadum also holds this distinction. Thel has also called him the Master Chief. | *He is one of the few Sangheili to refer to John-117 as "Spartan". Even during and after the [[Great Schism]], many still refer to him as the Demon (though some, notably, adopt 343 Guilty Spark's designation for him - [[Reclaimer]]). Rtas 'Vadum also holds this distinction. Thel has also called him the Master Chief. | ||
*In ''Halo 3'', if the player outdistances or removes 'Vadam from the map (such as pushing him off a cliff), he will suddenly reappear as if phasing out of Active Camo. This also happens when the Master Chief enters the driver's seat of the [[Warthog]] at the end of the level ''[[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]''; the Arbiter will appear on the Warthog's turret in this same manner. | *In ''Halo 3'', if the player outdistances or removes 'Vadam from the map (such as pushing him off a cliff), he will suddenly reappear as if phasing out of Active Camo. This also happens when the Master Chief enters the driver's seat of the [[Warthog]] at the end of the level ''[[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]''; the Arbiter will appear on the Warthog's turret in this same manner. | ||
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*''[[Halo: Sunrise on Sanghelios]]'' | *''[[Halo: Sunrise on Sanghelios]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
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