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== Biography ==
== Biography ==
=== During the Human-Covenant War ===
=== During the Human-Covenant War ===
Jul was born [[2489|March 5,2489]] in the state of [[Mdama]] on [[Sanghelios]]. Years later he would marry [[Raia 'Mdama]], having two sons, [[Dural]] and [[Asum]], and a few daughters. He served in the [[Covenant military]] in the Human-Covenant War as an [[Shipmaster]]. While he was away, he left the management of his ancestral estate to Raia and her grandbrother, [[Naxan]].
Jul was born [[2489|March 5,2489]] in the state of [[Mdama]] on [[Sanghelios]]. Years later he would marry [[Raia 'Mdama]], having two sons, [[Dural]] and [[Asum]], and a few daughters. He served in the [[Covenant military]] in the Human-Covenant War as a [[Shipmaster]]. While he was away, he left the management of his ancestral estate to Raia and her grandbrother, [[Naxan]].


=== Post-war ===
=== Post-war ===
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When Halsey returned from the shrine, she was clutching the Librarian's gift: the [[Janus Key]]. She flew out right into 'Mdama, who grabbed her hand and saw half of the Key. Thinking that it was actually the whole gift, 'Mdama seemed disappointed and frustrated that the gift that he had sought at great lengths was nothing more but a useless artifact. At that moment, however, Spartan [[Gabriel Thorne]] and [[Fireteam Majestic]] managed to infiltrate [[Copernicus Base]] and kill 'Mdama's guards, with Halsey quickly tossing to Thorne her half of the Key, leaving 'Mdama with only his stolen half. 'Mdama quickly summoned several Promethean Knights to protect him, just as Sarah Palmer arrived, with orders to kill Doctor Halsey. She shot Halsey in the shoulder, wounding her, before 'Mdama managed to grab Halsey, who was still holding her half of the Janus Key. 'Mdama quickly ran to the shrine as his Promethean Knight lance was killed by Fireteam Majestic and quickly summoned another to teleport him and Halsey away.<ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''' - [[S1/Key|S1E8 ''Key'']]</ref> After that, 'Mdama put Requiem on a collision course with the sun and announced that any Covenant that did not flee the planet would die with it. After fleeing Requiem, Jul talked with Dr. Halsey, telling her that he should have killed her for betraying him. Halsey told Jul the UNSC tried to kill her and for that reason, she would help the Covenant if 'Mdama would help her seek revenge against the UNSC.<ref>''[[Spartan Ops]]: [[S1/Exodus|S1E10 ''Exodus'']]</ref>
When Halsey returned from the shrine, she was clutching the Librarian's gift: the [[Janus Key]]. She flew out right into 'Mdama, who grabbed her hand and saw half of the Key. Thinking that it was actually the whole gift, 'Mdama seemed disappointed and frustrated that the gift that he had sought at great lengths was nothing more but a useless artifact. At that moment, however, Spartan [[Gabriel Thorne]] and [[Fireteam Majestic]] managed to infiltrate [[Copernicus Base]] and kill 'Mdama's guards, with Halsey quickly tossing to Thorne her half of the Key, leaving 'Mdama with only his stolen half. 'Mdama quickly summoned several Promethean Knights to protect him, just as Sarah Palmer arrived, with orders to kill Doctor Halsey. She shot Halsey in the shoulder, wounding her, before 'Mdama managed to grab Halsey, who was still holding her half of the Janus Key. 'Mdama quickly ran to the shrine as his Promethean Knight lance was killed by Fireteam Majestic and quickly summoned another to teleport him and Halsey away.<ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''' - [[S1/Key|S1E8 ''Key'']]</ref> After that, 'Mdama put Requiem on a collision course with the sun and announced that any Covenant that did not flee the planet would die with it. After fleeing Requiem, Jul talked with Dr. Halsey, telling her that he should have killed her for betraying him. Halsey told Jul the UNSC tried to kill her and for that reason, she would help the Covenant if 'Mdama would help her seek revenge against the UNSC.<ref>''[[Spartan Ops]]: [[S1/Exodus|S1E10 ''Exodus'']]</ref>
== Appearance ==
As the leader of the Covenant, 'Mdama wears armor commonly used by the [[Zealot]]s of the new Covenant order. However, it is painted blue, similar to the coloration worn by less experienced Sangheili soldiers. His high position is indicated by a holographic symbol that hovers over the forehead of his helmet. His armor features multiple painted white handprints with Didact's unbound symbols on the palm, indicating his status as the "Didact's Hand."


== Personality and motives ==
== Personality and motives ==
[[File:H4-SpOps-JulMdama.jpg|thumb|Jul 'Mdama on Requiem.]]
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Jul 'Mdama's hatred for Humanity initially stems not from any religious issues, but from a fear that humans will eventually overrun the galaxy and ultimately drive the Sangheili to extinction. He compares humans to the [[Flood]] in this regard. When Thel 'Vadam proposes making peace with the humans, 'Mdama is skeptical and insists humans can't be trusted. His distrust and antipathy for Humanity is only reinforced by his subsequent abduction and captivity by [[ONI]]. After the death of his wife, however, 'Mdama's primary motivation for destroying Humanity changes from a matter of species survival to personal vengeance for their (indirect) role in her demise.
Jul 'Mdama's hatred for humanity initially stems not from any religious issues, but from a fear that humans will eventually overrun the galaxy and ultimately drive the Sangheili to extinction. He compares humans to the [[Flood]] in this regard. When Thel 'Vadam proposes making peace with the humans, 'Mdama is skeptical and insists humans can't be trusted. His distrust and antipathy for humanity is only reinforced by his subsequent abduction and captivity by [[ONI]]. After the death of his wife, however, 'Mdama's primary motivation for destroying humanity changes from a matter of species survival to personal vengeance for their (indirect) role in her demise. Despite his hatred and distrust for humanity as a whole, 'Mdama is still willing to work with certain human individuals, such as [[Catherine Halsey]], when necessary. <ref>''[[Spartan Ops]]: [[S1/Exodus|S1E10 ''Exodus'']]</ref>
 
Despite his hatred and distrust for Humanity as a whole, 'Mdama is still willing to work with certain human individuals, such as [[Catherine Halsey]], when necessary. <ref>''[[Spartan Ops]]: [[S1/Exodus|S1E10 ''Exodus'']]</ref>


Although 'Mdama often displays typical Sangheili aggression and does not hesitate to use force to achieve his goals, he can be both patient and highly manipulative at times. During his captivity on Onyx, he placates his human captors by behaving according to their expectations of his species, at the same time gleaning information on ONI's plans whenever possible. He convinces [[Prone to Drift]] to give him key information about the Ur-Didact, then later forces Prone to aid him in his escape by threatening to detonate his explosive vest, which would damage the installation - something which he knew Prone would not allow. Later, during the Requiem campaign, 'Mdama deliberately allows the crew of the ''Infinity'' to take possession of the [[Requiem translocation artifact]] - playing on their assumption that the Covenant want the artifact for themselves. The artifact later enables his forces to invade ''Infinity'' and abduct Catherine Halsey. Prior to this, he attempts to gain Halsey's trust by sending her anonymous messages offering information about the Prometheans. He further appeals to her scientific curiosity by delivering to her the "soul" of a [[Promethean Knight]]. He is surprised - but not too upset - when Halsey contacts him and reveals that she knew his identity all along.  
Although 'Mdama often displays typical Sangheili aggression and does not hesitate to use force to achieve his goals, he can be both patient and highly manipulative at times. During his captivity on Onyx, he placates his human captors by behaving according to their expectations of his species, at the same time gleaning information on ONI's plans whenever possible. He convinces [[Prone to Drift]] to give him key information about the Ur-Didact, then later forces Prone to aid him in his escape by threatening to detonate his explosive vest, which would damage the installation - something which he knew Prone would not allow. Later, during the Requiem campaign, 'Mdama deliberately allows the crew of the ''Infinity'' to take possession of the [[Requiem slipspace artifacts|slipspace artifact]] - playing on their assumption that the Covenant want the artifact for themselves. The artifact later enables his forces to invade ''Infinity'' and abduct Catherine Halsey. Prior to this, he attempts to gain Halsey's trust by sending her anonymous messages offering information about the Prometheans. He further appeals to her scientific curiosity by delivering to her the [[Didact's Gift|"soul"]] of a [[Promethean Knight]]. He is surprised - but not too upset - when Halsey contacts him and reveals that she knew his identity all along.  


'Mdama is mostly disillusioned with the Covenant's religion. Not only does he no longer believe in the [[Great Journey]], but he has come to accept the fact that the Forerunners were never gods. While he would ''like'' to believe they were gods, he sees the fact that the Forerunners made mistakes as proof that they were not gods. He further reasons that the Forerunners never expected or intended to be worshiped as gods in the first place. As such, 'Mdama has no qualms with exploiting or even destroying Forerunner artifacts to achieve his goals. He has also broken other taboos, such as acquiring and using human weapons.  
'Mdama is mostly disillusioned with the Covenant's religion. Not only does he no longer believe in the [[Great Journey]], but he has come to accept the fact that the Forerunners were never gods. While he would ''like'' to believe they were gods, he sees the fact that the Forerunners made mistakes as proof that they were not gods. He further reasons that the Forerunners never expected or intended to be worshiped as gods in the first place. As such, 'Mdama has no qualms with exploiting or even destroying Forerunner artifacts to achieve his goals. He has also broken other taboos, such as acquiring and using human weapons.  


Despite his personal loss of faith in the Forerunners as gods, he has managed to put on a convincing public image of a devout religious leader in the eyes of his followers. 'Mdama's awareness of the many loopholes and contradictions in Sangheili tradition allows him to bend or circumvent cultural rules without publicly sullying his honor. On [[Hesduros]], he garners support from the colonists there by touting his knowledge of the Forerunners and later playing on the colonists' belief that the "gods" had sent him. Though uncomfortable with this charade, he rationalizes it by telling himself that not only is the deception necessary, but the only thing he is ''truly'' lying about is his own faith (or lack thereof) - something he considers a personal issue.
Despite his personal loss of faith in the Forerunners as gods, he has managed to put on a convincing public image of a devout religious leader in the eyes of his followers. 'Mdama's awareness of the many loopholes and contradictions in Sangheili tradition allows him to bend or circumvent cultural rules without publicly sullying his honor. On [[Hesduros]], he garners support from the colonists there by touting his knowledge of the Forerunners and later playing on the colonists' belief that the "gods" had sent him. Though uncomfortable with this charade, he rationalizes it by telling himself that not only is the deception necessary, but the only thing he is ''truly'' lying about is his own faith (or lack thereof) - something he considers a personal issue.
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== Appearance ==
As the leader of the Covenant, 'Mdama wears armor commonly used by the [[Zealot]]s of the new Covenant order. However, it is painted blue, similar to the coloration worn by less experienced Sangheili soldiers. His high position is indicated by a holographic symbol that hovers over the forehead of his helmet. His armor features multiple painted white handprints with Didact's unbound symbols on the palm, indicating his status as the "Didact's Hand."


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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File:H4-SO-E3 Jul 'Mdama.JPG|'Mdama in the Forerunner "shrine" on Requiem.
File:H4-SO-E3 Jul 'Mdama.JPG|'Mdama in the Forerunner "shrine" on Requiem.
File:Shrine activation 2.png|Jul 'Mdama standing before the "shrine" with Henry Glassman.
File:Shrine activation 2.png|Jul 'Mdama standing before the "shrine" with Henry Glassman.
File:H4-SpOps-JulMdama.jpg|Side profile of Jul 'Mdama in his armor.
File:H4-SO-S1E9-Mdama-with-key.jpg|Jul 'Mdama holding the red half of the [[Janus Key]].
File:H4-SO-S1E9-Mdama-with-key.jpg|Jul 'Mdama holding the red half of the [[Janus Key]].
File:H4 SO S01E10 Jul 'Mdama terminal.jpg|Jul 'Mdama sending Requiem on an impact course with its sun.
File:H4 SO S01E10 Jul 'Mdama terminal.jpg|Jul 'Mdama sending Requiem on an impact course with its sun.
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