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'''Blademaster''' is a title used by [[Sangheili]] to indicate a Sangheili-ai, a master [[martial arts|swordsman]].<ref name="soi15">''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'', p. 15 (Google Play edition)</ref> The "-ai" suffix is applied to the surnames of blademasters, an honorific bestowed upon the Sangheili in a ceremony after they choose to dedicate their life to the perfection of their swordsmanship.<ref name="enc131">''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', p. 131 (2011)</ref> Blademasters are entitled to wear gilded armor, denoting their master rank.<ref name="soi15"/> | '''Blademaster''' is a title used by [[Sangheili]] to indicate a Sangheili-ai, a master [[martial arts|swordsman]].<ref name="soi15">''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'', p. 15 (Google Play edition)</ref> The "-ai" suffix is applied to the surnames of blademasters, an honorific bestowed upon the Sangheili in a ceremony after they choose to dedicate their life to the perfection of their swordsmanship.<ref name="enc131">''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', p. 131 (2011)</ref> Blademasters are entitled to wear gilded armor, denoting their master rank.<ref name="soi15"/> | ||
[[Toha 'Sumai]] was one of the preeminent swordfighters of his time, though the [[Aristocrat|aristocratic]] 'Sumai [[clan]] appears to bear the "-ai" suffix in perpetuity; the family's [[Sumai keep|keep]] and all known members of the clan both hold the honorific.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/usze-taham '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Usze 'Taham'']</ref> [[Vul 'Soran]], the second-in-command aboard {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'', is a blademaster, though he lacks the "-ai" suffix.<ref name="soi15"/> Other notable blademasters include [[Tel 'Szatulai]],<ref>''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'', p. 181</ref> [[Bero 'Kusovai]],<ref name="enc131"/> and [[Tulum 'Juranai]].<ref>''Halo: Shadow of Intent'', p. 18 (Google Play edition)</ref> | [[Toha 'Sumai]] was one of the preeminent swordfighters of his time, though the [[Aristocrat|aristocratic]] 'Sumai [[clan]] appears to bear the "-ai" suffix in perpetuity; the family's [[Sumai keep|keep]] and all known members of the clan both hold the honorific.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/usze-taham '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Usze 'Taham'']</ref> [[Vul 'Soran]], the second-in-command aboard the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'', is a blademaster, though he lacks the "-ai" suffix.<ref name="soi15"/> Other notable blademasters include [[Tel 'Szatulai]],<ref>''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'', p. 181</ref> [[Bero 'Kusovai]],<ref name="enc131"/> and [[Tulum 'Juranai]].<ref>''Halo: Shadow of Intent'', p. 18 (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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Blademaster is a title used by Sangheili to indicate a Sangheili-ai, a master swordsman.[1] The "-ai" suffix is applied to the surnames of blademasters, an honorific bestowed upon the Sangheili in a ceremony after they choose to dedicate their life to the perfection of their swordsmanship.[2] Blademasters are entitled to wear gilded armor, denoting their master rank.[1]
Toha 'Sumai was one of the preeminent swordfighters of his time, though the aristocratic 'Sumai clan appears to bear the "-ai" suffix in perpetuity; the family's keep and all known members of the clan both hold the honorific.[3] Vul 'Soran, the second-in-command aboard the CAS-class assault carrier Shadow of Intent, is a blademaster, though he lacks the "-ai" suffix.[1] Other notable blademasters include Tel 'Szatulai,[4] Bero 'Kusovai,[2] and Tulum 'Juranai.[5]
List of appearances
- Halo Graphic Novel
- The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor (First appearance)
- Halo: Shadow of Intent
- Halo: Silent Storm
Sources
- ^ a b c Halo: Shadow of Intent, p. 15 (Google Play edition)
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia, p. 131 (2011)
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Usze 'Taham
- ^ Halo: Silent Storm, p. 181
- ^ Halo: Shadow of Intent, p. 18 (Google Play edition)
