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'''Dadab''' was an [[Unggoy]] with the rank of [[Deacon]] onboard the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] missionary ship ''[[Minor Transgression]]''<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 49''</ref> under the command of [[Kig-Yar]] [[Shipmaster|Shipmistress]] [[Chur'R-Yar]]. He was one of the small number of Unggoy able to apply for a [[Deacon]]ship because of his intelligence.


'''Dadab''' was an [[Unggoy]] (Grunt) with the rank of [[Deacon]] onboard the [[Covenant]] missionary ship ''[[Minor Transgression]]'' under the command of [[Kig-Yar]] [[Ship Master|Ship-mistress]] [[Chur'R-Yar]]. He was one of the few Unggoy able to apply for a [[Deaconship]] because of his intelligence.  
==Biography==
 
Dadab had a friendly relationship with the [[Huragok]] on board ''Minor Transgression'', [[Lighter Than Some]], and learned a fair amount of Huragok sign language during their friendship.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 53-55''</ref> He was promoted to the rank of Deacon because of his above-average intelligence and he could both understand the Covenant [[Writ of Union|Writs of Union]] and help explain them to others. While on the ''Minor Transgression'', he was alarmed when the sensors registered what looked like millions of [[Forerunner]] artifacts. These were later proved to be the [[human]]s, as they were the successors of the Forerunners.
== Biography ==


Dadab had a friendly relationship with the [[Huragok]] (Engineer) on board ''Minor Transgression'', [[Lighter Than Some]], and learned a fair amount of Huragok sign language during their friendship. He was promoted to the rank of Deacon because of his above-average intelligence and he could both understand the Covenant [[Writs of Union]] and help explain them to others. While on the ''Minor Transgression'', he was alarmed when the sensors registered what looked like millions of [[Forerunner]] artifacts. These were later proved to be the [[Human]]s, as they were the successors of the Forerunners.
===Battle of Harvest===
{{Main|First Battle of Harvest}}
While Dadab was on board the ''Minor Transgression'', they attacked several human vessels, a course of action that resulted in the ''Minor Transgression's'' destruction. Dadab was the first member of the [[Covenant]] to see a human, and was being beat by the lone captain on the ship ''This End Up'', however, [[Lighter Than Some]] killed the human with a rock that the Huragok was given by Dadab.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 95''</ref>


=== ''Rapid Conversion'' ===
Their attacks on human vessels had attracted the attention of the [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]], [[Nolan Byrne|Staff Sergeant Nolan Byrne]] and Staff Sergeant [[Avery Junior Johnson]], who were under the command of [[Jilan al-Cygni|Lieutenant Commander Jilan al-Cygni]] at the time and made an attack on the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] vessel. Dadab escaped the ship's destruction along with his friend, the Huragok, Lighter Than Some, who risked his own life to produce breathable methane for Dadab, to keep him alive on their journey.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 135''</ref> Dadab and Lighter Than Some were rescued by the [[Jiralhanae]]-controlled ship ''[[Rapid Conversion]]''.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 193''</ref> While on board, Dadab was the ship's Deacon, preaching to the other Grunts on board the ship. He befriended one of the most promising members of his ministry, [[Bapap]]. His message of salvation through the [[Covenant religion|Great Journey]] was not accepted by all the other Grunts, as he was often at odds with the grizzled Unggoy [[Flim]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 225''</ref>


While Dadab was on board the ''Minor Transgression'', they attacked several Human vessels, a course of action that resulted in the ''Minor Transgression's'' destruction. Dadab was the first covenant to see a human, and was being beat by a human. Then, [[Lighter Than Some]] killed the human with his hunting rock.
He and Bapap fought the Humans on the Tiara, with Dadab staying by Bapap's side after he was injured. After [[Tartarus]] arrived and rescued Dadab, he asked Tartarus to help save his wounded comrade, who responded by shooting a spike into Bapap, killing him. This unexpected betrayal shocked the Deacon and began to instrument his hatred towards the Chieftain.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 364''</ref>
Their attacks on Human vessels had attracted the attention of the [[ONI]], [[Staff Sergeant Nolan Byrne]] and (then) Staff Sergeant [[Avery Junior Johnson]], who were under the command of [[Lieutenant Commander Jilan al-Cygni]] at the time. Dadab escaped the ship's destruction along with his friend, the Huragok, Lighter Than Some, who risked his own life to produce breathable methane for Dadab, to keep him alive on their journey. Dadab and Lighter Than Some were rescued by the [[Brute]]-controlled ship ''[[Rapid Conversion]]''. While on board, Dadab was the ship's Deacon, preaching to the other Grunts onboard the ship. He befriended one of the most promising members of his ministry, [[Bapap]]. His message of salvation through the [[Great Journey]] was not accepted by all the other Grunts, as he was often at odds with the grizzled Grunt Flim. He and Bapap fought the Humans on the Tiara, with Dadab staying by Bapap's side after he was injured. After [[Tartarus]] arrived and rescued Dadab, he asked Tartarus to help save his wounded comrade, who responded by shooting a spike into Bapap, killing him. This unexpected betrayal shocked the Deacon and began to instrument his hatred towards the Chieftain.


=== Death ===
===Death===
Earlier in the battle on Harvest, Dadab discovered that [[Lighter Than Some]] had committed several heresies by trying to make peace with the Humans, against the Prophet's orders. He tried to get Lighter Than Some to realize the error of his ways, but Lighter Than Some was unrepentant. Later, after Lighter Than Some's killing by the [[Yanme'e]] mechanics because of their jealousy of his abilities, Dadab flew into a rage at his friend's brutal murder, and shot down all the drones with a [[Type-25 plasma pistol]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 368''</ref>


Earlier in the [[Battle of Harvest]], Dadab discovered that [[Lighter Than Some]] had committed several heresies by trying to make peace with the Humans, against the Prophet's orders. He tried to get Lighter Than Some to realize the error of his ways, but Lighter Than Some was unrepentant. Before [[Lighter Than Some]]'s death, [[Bapap]], one of Dadap's most loyal followers, was severely wounded by a human. Seeing no point in keeping [[Bapap]] alive and distracting Dadab from his duties, [[Tartarus]] proceeded to put a [[Spiker]] round into [[Bapap]], killing him and fueling Dadab's rage. Later, after [[Lighter Than Some]]'s killing by the [[Yanme'e|Drone]] mechanics because of their jealousy of his abilities, Dadab flew into a rage
He then swore to avenge his ally and stop all the senseless fighting by killing the [[Chieftain]], [[Tartarus]], whom he believed had started the fight with the humans.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 371''</ref> He managed to take his shields down with an overcharged [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|Plasma Pistol]] shot, but failed to injure him. Tartarus charged Dadab and crushed him with the head of the [[Fist of Rukt]]. Dadab simply disappeared under the weight of the hammer with nothing left of him except a mess of pulp, so it seems his death was quick, at the very least. Dadab obviously knew that he was going to die, and wanted the humans to finish off Tartarus once his shields were down. [[Avery Junior Johnson|Sergeant Johnson]] witnessed this spectacle and it puzzled him greatly, wondering why Dadab had shot Tartarus. Sergeant Johnson at first thought the shot was intended for him.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 373''</ref>
at his friends' brutal murder, and shot down all the drones with a [[Plasma Pistol]].
He then swore to avenge his two allies and stop all the senseless fighting by killing the [[Chieftain]], [[Tartarus]], who had started the fight with the humans. He managed to take Tartarus' shields down with an
overcharged [[Plasma Pistol]] shot, but failed to injure him. Tartarus then crushed Dadab with the head of the [[Fist of Rukt]]. Dadab simply disappeared under the weight of the hammer with nothing left of him except a mess of pulp. Dadab had obviously knew that he was going to die, and wanted the humans to finish off Tartarus once his shields were down. [[Sergeant Johnson]] witnessed this spectacle and it puzzled him greatly, wondering why Dadab had shot [[Tartarus]]. Sergeant Johnson thought the shot was intended for him.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*He is one of the two only known [[Grunt]]s who utilized the overcharge of the [[Plasma Pistol]].
*He was the only known Grunt able to communicate with a [[Huragok]].
*He was the only known Grunt able to communicate with a [[Huragok]].
*He was the only known Grunt [[Deacon]].
*He and [[Pipit]] are the only known named Deacons.
*It was unusual for a Grunt to become angry enough to slaughter an entire swarm of Drones, and even more so for a Deacon, who was unaccustomed to combat.
*Dadab's name is similar to the name of [[Tim Dadabo]], who voiced [[343 Guilty Spark]] in the [[Halo]] Trilogy.<ref>Tim Dadabo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Dadabo</ref>
*He was the only known Grunt to stand up to [[Tartarus]].
*Dadab, along with [[Yayap]], are the most well-known [[Grunt]] individuals in the [[Halo]] Universe.
*It could be stated that Dabab essentially saved Johnson and the rest of the Harvest militia because Tartarus probaly would of killed them if his shield didn't get drained by Dabab.
 
== Related Links ==
*[[Bapap]]
*[[Unngoy]]
*[[Deacon]]
*[[Yayap]]
*[[Kwassass]]


{{Grunts}}
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{Mo}}


[[Category:The Covenant]]
==Sources==
[[Category:Grunts (Characters)]]
{{Ref/Sources}}
[[Category:Unggoy characters]]
[[Category:Covenant military personnel]]

Latest revision as of 20:37, March 19, 2022

Dadab
Biographical information

Homeworld:

Balaho

Died:

February 23, 2525

Personal details

Species:

Unggoy

Gender:

Male

Eye color:

Red[1]

Political and military information

Affiliation:

Covenant

Rank:

Deacon

Notable info:

 

Dadab was an Unggoy with the rank of Deacon onboard the Covenant missionary ship Minor Transgression[3] under the command of Kig-Yar Shipmistress Chur'R-Yar. He was one of the small number of Unggoy able to apply for a Deaconship because of his intelligence.

Biography[edit]

Dadab had a friendly relationship with the Huragok on board Minor Transgression, Lighter Than Some, and learned a fair amount of Huragok sign language during their friendship.[4] He was promoted to the rank of Deacon because of his above-average intelligence and he could both understand the Covenant Writs of Union and help explain them to others. While on the Minor Transgression, he was alarmed when the sensors registered what looked like millions of Forerunner artifacts. These were later proved to be the humans, as they were the successors of the Forerunners.

Battle of Harvest[edit]

Main article: First Battle of Harvest

While Dadab was on board the Minor Transgression, they attacked several human vessels, a course of action that resulted in the Minor Transgression's destruction. Dadab was the first member of the Covenant to see a human, and was being beat by the lone captain on the ship This End Up, however, Lighter Than Some killed the human with a rock that the Huragok was given by Dadab.[5]

Their attacks on human vessels had attracted the attention of the ONI, Staff Sergeant Nolan Byrne and Staff Sergeant Avery Junior Johnson, who were under the command of Lieutenant Commander Jilan al-Cygni at the time and made an attack on the Covenant vessel. Dadab escaped the ship's destruction along with his friend, the Huragok, Lighter Than Some, who risked his own life to produce breathable methane for Dadab, to keep him alive on their journey.[6] Dadab and Lighter Than Some were rescued by the Jiralhanae-controlled ship Rapid Conversion.[7] While on board, Dadab was the ship's Deacon, preaching to the other Grunts on board the ship. He befriended one of the most promising members of his ministry, Bapap. His message of salvation through the Great Journey was not accepted by all the other Grunts, as he was often at odds with the grizzled Unggoy Flim.[8]

He and Bapap fought the Humans on the Tiara, with Dadab staying by Bapap's side after he was injured. After Tartarus arrived and rescued Dadab, he asked Tartarus to help save his wounded comrade, who responded by shooting a spike into Bapap, killing him. This unexpected betrayal shocked the Deacon and began to instrument his hatred towards the Chieftain.[9]

Death[edit]

Earlier in the battle on Harvest, Dadab discovered that Lighter Than Some had committed several heresies by trying to make peace with the Humans, against the Prophet's orders. He tried to get Lighter Than Some to realize the error of his ways, but Lighter Than Some was unrepentant. Later, after Lighter Than Some's killing by the Yanme'e mechanics because of their jealousy of his abilities, Dadab flew into a rage at his friend's brutal murder, and shot down all the drones with a Type-25 plasma pistol.[10]

He then swore to avenge his ally and stop all the senseless fighting by killing the Chieftain, Tartarus, whom he believed had started the fight with the humans.[11] He managed to take his shields down with an overcharged Plasma Pistol shot, but failed to injure him. Tartarus charged Dadab and crushed him with the head of the Fist of Rukt. Dadab simply disappeared under the weight of the hammer with nothing left of him except a mess of pulp, so it seems his death was quick, at the very least. Dadab obviously knew that he was going to die, and wanted the humans to finish off Tartarus once his shields were down. Sergeant Johnson witnessed this spectacle and it puzzled him greatly, wondering why Dadab had shot Tartarus. Sergeant Johnson at first thought the shot was intended for him.[12]

Trivia[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 89
  2. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 100
  3. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 49
  4. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, pages 53-55
  5. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 95
  6. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 135
  7. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 193
  8. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 225
  9. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 364
  10. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, pages 368
  11. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, pages 371
  12. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, pages 373
  13. ^ Tim Dadabo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Dadabo
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