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[[File:Mark of Shame.jpg|300px|thumb|The Mark of Shame.]]
{{Quote|This armor suits you, but it cannot hide that mark.|[[Rtas 'Vadumee]]}}
{{Quote|multi=yes|q1=[[Arbiter body armor|This armor]] suits you, but it cannot hide that mark.|Rtas 'Vadumee|q2=Nothing ever will.|Thel 'Vadamee|Conversation between Vadumee and Vadamee after the latter was branded with the Mark of Shame, but given the rank of Arbiter.}}
{{Quote|Nothing ever will.|[[Thel 'Vadamee]]}}
[[Image:Pain.png|125px|left|thumb|[[Tartarus]] holding the Mark of Shame brander.]]
[[Image:Mark of Shame.jpg|thumb|The Mark of Shame.]]


The '''Mark of Shame''' is a [[tattoo]]-like mark given to those who have either disgraced or turned away from the [[Covenant]]. It can only be seen in the first [[cutscene]] of ''[[Halo 2]]'', and can be used as a [[Multiplayer]] [[Multiplayer Emblems|Emblem]]. The Mark of Shame is permanently imprinted onto the bare chest of the being using a special branding iron. After being branded with it, the being is executed soon thereafter, or commits suicide out of sheer humility, perhaps harnessing the last bit of honor or dignity they can muster in the face of their shame and disgrace; not unlike the rituals of seppuku or harakiri in feudal Japan.
The '''Mark of Shame''' is a brand given to those who have either disgraced or turned away from the [[Covenant]]. The Mark of Shame is permanently imprinted onto the bare chest of the disgraced being via a special branding iron. After being branded with the Mark of Shame, the being is executed soon thereafter out of sheer humility.<ref name="cairo">'''Halo 2''', campaign level, ''[[Cairo Station]]''</ref>


==Thel 'Vadam==
The only known exception to the execution tradition was the [[Sangheili]] [[Thel 'Vadam]], formerly the [[Supreme Commander]] in charge of the protection of [[Installation 04]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level, ''[[The Heretic]]''</ref> He became the [[Arbiter]] and was sent to eliminate [[Heretics|the heretical movement]] led by [[Sesa 'Refumee]] over [[Threshold]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level, ''[[The Arbiter]]''</ref>
The only known exception to the execution tradition was [[Thel 'Vadam]], the Supreme Commander in charge of the protection of [[Installation 04]]. He became the [[Arbiter (Rank)|Arbiter]] and was sent to eliminate [[Heretics|Heresy]] promoted by [[Sesa 'Refumee]] on [[Threshold]]. It also seems that the Arbiter's name means nothing, and is not mentioned due to the disgrace signified by the mark. Ironically, the Mark of Shame was supposed to bring him shame, but during the [[Covenant Civil War]], it actually became a symbol of his honor. Thel 'Vadam is the only known Covenant member known to be branded with The Mark of Shame. If closely observed, the Mark of Shame can be seen on the combat harnesses worn by [[Elite]]s in ''Halo 3'''s [[Campaign]]. They may wear it out of deference and respect for their current Arbiter, as a symbol of honor in reversal of its meaning, or because they have turned away from the Covenant.
 
It seems that an Arbiter's name is disregarded and is thus not mentioned due to the disgrace signified by the mark. Ironically, during the [[Great Schism]], the Mark of Shame became a rallying symbol of the [[Fleet of Retribution]] and a sign of deference to 'Vadam's honor, often being worn by rank-and-file [[Sangheili]] warriors.<ref>'''Halo 3'''</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Mark of Shame is available as a [[Multiplayer Emblems|Multiplayer Emblem]] in ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
*The Mark of Shame is available as a [[Multiplayer Emblems|multiplayer emblem]] in ''Halo 2'', ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 3: ODST''.
*When Thel 'Vadam is branded with the Mark of Shame in the cutscene, the branding iron never touches his chest.
*The Mark of Shame appeared as the symbol for the [[Halo 3 skulls#Heretic Skull|Heretic Skull]] in the ''Halo 3'' multiplayer map ''[[Heretic]]''.
*The Mark of Shame is the symbol of the [[Heretic Skull]].
 
*Thel 'Vadam is the only known Covenant member known to be branded with The Mark of Shame.
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:H2-MarkOfShame-Scar-Black.png|Recreation of the symbol.
File:H2A - Mark of Shame.jpg|The Mark of Shame on Thel 'Vadam.
File:Pain.png|[[Tartarus]] holding the Mark of Shame brander.
File:H2A - Tartarus branding.jpg|Tartarus preparing to brand 'Vadamee.
</gallery>
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]''
**''[[Onyx (TV Series)|Onyx]]''
 
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
[[Category:The Covenant]]
[[Category:The Covenant]]

Latest revision as of 10:09, March 7, 2024

From the halo Library
The Mark of Shame.

Rtas 'Vadumee: "This armor suits you, but it cannot hide that mark."
Thel 'Vadamee: "Nothing ever will."
— Conversation between Vadumee and Vadamee after the latter was branded with the Mark of Shame, but given the rank of Arbiter.

The Mark of Shame is a brand given to those who have either disgraced or turned away from the Covenant. The Mark of Shame is permanently imprinted onto the bare chest of the disgraced being via a special branding iron. After being branded with the Mark of Shame, the being is executed soon thereafter out of sheer humility.[1]

The only known exception to the execution tradition was the Sangheili Thel 'Vadam, formerly the Supreme Commander in charge of the protection of Installation 04.[2] He became the Arbiter and was sent to eliminate the heretical movement led by Sesa 'Refumee over Threshold.[3]

It seems that an Arbiter's name is disregarded and is thus not mentioned due to the disgrace signified by the mark. Ironically, during the Great Schism, the Mark of Shame became a rallying symbol of the Fleet of Retribution and a sign of deference to 'Vadam's honor, often being worn by rank-and-file Sangheili warriors.[4]

Trivia[edit]

  • The Mark of Shame is available as a multiplayer emblem in Halo 2, Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST.
  • The Mark of Shame appeared as the symbol for the Heretic Skull in the Halo 3 multiplayer map Heretic.

Gallery[edit]

  • Recreation of the symbol.

    Recreation of the symbol.

  • The Mark of Shame on Thel 'Vadam.

    The Mark of Shame on Thel 'Vadam.

  • Tartarus holding the Mark of Shame brander.

    Tartarus holding the Mark of Shame brander.

  • Tartarus preparing to brand 'Vadamee.

    Tartarus preparing to brand 'Vadamee.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo 2, campaign level, Cairo Station
  2. ^ Halo 2, campaign level, The Heretic
  3. ^ Halo 2, campaign level, The Arbiter
  4. ^ Halo 3
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