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(Reworked this article - I'd avoid confusing the inherent powers of the Imperial Admiral title with those of Wattinree's own charisma and personality. Also having scanned through the EVG, I cannot find mention of the mentioned "Imperial Commander" title)
 
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{{Covenant Rank Infobox
[[File:Xytan 'Jar Wattinree.jpg|x300px|thumb|[[Xytan 'Jar Wattinree]], the only known Imperial Admiral within the Covenant empire.]]
|name        = Imperial Admiral
'''Imperial Admiral''' was the highest [[Covenant rank structure|military rank]] in the [[Covenant military|armed forces]] of the [[Covenant]] empire - above the authority of the empire's [[Shipmaster]]s, [[Fleetmaster]]s and [[Supreme Commander]]s.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=248}}
|image      =
|species    = [[Sangheili]]
|equipment  = [[Sangheili Personal Energy Shield]]
|vehicles    = [[Covenant supercarrier|Supercarrier]], [[Covenant assault carrier|assault carrier]]
|missions    = Fleet command
|role        = Commander of the [[Covenant Navy]]
|notable    = [[Xytan 'Jar Wattinree]]
|affiliation = [[Covenant]], later [[Covenant separatists]]
}}


'''Imperial Admiral''' is the highest non-political [[rank]] a [[Sangheili]] could obtain.
==Overview==
The full extent of the role and responsibilities of the Imperial Admiral title are unclear, save for it being the highest point of authority within the military mechanisms of the Covenant. Its only known title-holder was [[Xytan 'Jar Wattinree]], an Imperial Admiral in the final years of the [[Covenant]] who held considerable sway throughout the empire for his natural talent and insight. At the height of his influence and popularity, Wattinree was exiled from [[High Charity]] to command the far-flung [[Combined Fleet of Righteous Purpose]] - an armada of warships charged with oversight of the most far-flung reaches of the empire. This was done due to Xytan's authority threatening to outstrip that of the [[Hierarch]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} This is likely an example of a Covenant [[High Fleet]] exile, in which a powerful and charismatic Sangheili officer would be exiled to the far-flung reaches of the empire as a cap on their power and bestowed numerous ceremonial titles and names - but ultimately provided little legacy.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=238-239}}


==Rank==
Imperial Admiral Wattinree was one of the foremost voices of the [[Covenant separatists|separatist]] movement at the start of the [[Great Schism]], and assembled a force of around two hundred ships in orbit of [[Saepon'kal]] with the intent of leading a massive counterstrike on the [[Jiralhanae]] [[Alpha Tribe]]s, with the intent of then leading his force to exterminate the [[Flood outbreak|outbreak]] of [[Flood]] on [[Installation 05|Delta Halo]] before ultimately continuing with the [[Human-Covenant War|genocide]] of [[human]]ity as per the original vision of the Covenant. Ultimately, this force was stopped by a [[NOVA bomb]] planted aboard Xytan's supercarrier ''[[Sublime Transcendence]]''.{{Ref/Novel|GoO|Chapter=27}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
An Imperial Admiral is of a much higher [[rank]] than a [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]], as [[Xytan 'Jar Wattinree]] promoted [[Voro Nar 'Mantakree]] to the position of [[Fleet Master]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 243''</ref> It is one of the highest [[Covenant Navy]] ranks, possibly higher than [[Supreme Commander]]. Imperial Admirals control large [[fleet]]s of warships and operate on a very high-ranking [[Flagship|Covenant Flagship]] in the Covenant Navy such as an [[Covenant assault carrier|assault carrier]], [[Covenant supercarrier|supercarrier]] or other very powerful capital warships within the Covenant Navy. Little else is known about the rank itself. It is unknown how many of these Imperial Admirals there actually were and only Xytan 'Jar Wattinree is named as an Admiral - so it is likely that the rank is very unique and rare.
 
==Appearance==
Imperial Admiral's armor is silver, similar to that of a [[Special Operations Sangheili]] and an [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultra]], and covered with the gold [[Forerunner]] glyphs of Sacred Mystery, much like the [[Arbiter]]'s. When Xytan 'Jar Wattinree spoke to his [[Shipmaster]]s, he did so by way of a massive [[holography|holographic]] representation of himself, over 30 meters tall. It is not clear if this was a choice peculiar to Xytan or to all Imperial Admirals, if there is ever more than one at a time, have similar holograms.
 
==Weapons==
It is likely that, due to their high ranks, they are allowed to wield [[Energy Sword]]s, though their positions mean they likely rarely see combat, so nothing can be known. Also, rather than weapon skill, they are requested to be tactically excellent, and to hold a great influence over the troops they command.
 
==Known Imperial Admirals==
*[[Xytan 'Jar Wattinree]]
 
== Trivia ==
*Since no other rank is higher than his, it is likely that they took orders ''directly'' from the [[Hierarch]]s themselves before the [[Great Schism]].
*''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide'' mistakenly identifies this rank as '''Imperial Commander'''.


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


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Latest revision as of 09:11, October 15, 2022

An illustration of Xytan 'Jar Wattinree.
Xytan 'Jar Wattinree, the only known Imperial Admiral within the Covenant empire.

Imperial Admiral was the highest military rank in the armed forces of the Covenant empire - above the authority of the empire's Shipmasters, Fleetmasters and Supreme Commanders.[1]

Overview[edit]

The full extent of the role and responsibilities of the Imperial Admiral title are unclear, save for it being the highest point of authority within the military mechanisms of the Covenant. Its only known title-holder was Xytan 'Jar Wattinree, an Imperial Admiral in the final years of the Covenant who held considerable sway throughout the empire for his natural talent and insight. At the height of his influence and popularity, Wattinree was exiled from High Charity to command the far-flung Combined Fleet of Righteous Purpose - an armada of warships charged with oversight of the most far-flung reaches of the empire. This was done due to Xytan's authority threatening to outstrip that of the Hierarchs.[1] This is likely an example of a Covenant High Fleet exile, in which a powerful and charismatic Sangheili officer would be exiled to the far-flung reaches of the empire as a cap on their power and bestowed numerous ceremonial titles and names - but ultimately provided little legacy.[2]

Imperial Admiral Wattinree was one of the foremost voices of the separatist movement at the start of the Great Schism, and assembled a force of around two hundred ships in orbit of Saepon'kal with the intent of leading a massive counterstrike on the Jiralhanae Alpha Tribes, with the intent of then leading his force to exterminate the outbreak of Flood on Delta Halo before ultimately continuing with the genocide of humanity as per the original vision of the Covenant. Ultimately, this force was stopped by a NOVA bomb planted aboard Xytan's supercarrier Sublime Transcendence.[3][1]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 248
  2. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 238-239
  3. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, chapter 27

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