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|death=[[2552#September|September 21, 2552]]{{Ref/Comic|Id=Succor|HGN|Story=The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor}}
|species= [[Sangheili]]
|causeofdeath=Infected by the [[Flood]] and subsequently killed by [[Rtas 'Vadum]]ee{{Ref/Reuse|Succor}}
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'''Bero 'Kusovai'''{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc09|Enc09|Page=125}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=131}} was a [[Sangheili]] [[sub-commander]] within the [[Covenant Special Operations|Special Operations]] division of the [[Covenant military]]. As a [[blademaster]], he was known for his great skill with the [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]].{{Ref/Reuse|Succor}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}


Special Operations Sub-Commander '''Kusovai''' is an [[Elite]] character first introduced in the ''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''.<ref>''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'', page 14</ref> He was known for his great skill with the [[Energy Sword]].
==Biography==
===Covenant service===
Enlisting in the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|military]] as was the custom for all male [[Sangheili]], Bero 'Kusovai became a renowned [[martial arts|swordsman]] and earned the title of [[blademaster]], as denoted by the "-ai" suffix in his surname.{{Ref/Reuse|Succor}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} He would eventually find a place within the Covenant's [[Special Operations]] division, and by [[2552]] was deployed within the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]]. Assigned as [[sub-commander]] to [[Commander (Covenant)|Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]]ee, the two were known to engage in sparring matches with each other.{{Ref/Reuse|Succor}}


==In Context==
===Skirmish on Infinite Succor===
{{Main|Skirmish on Infinite Succor}}
While on deployment aboard ''[[Seeker of Truth]]'' during the [[Battle of Installation 04]], Bero 'Kusovai was tasked with investigating unusual signals from the {{Pattern|Mjern|agricultural support ship}} ''[[Infinite Succor]]''. Upon boarding the ship, the special operations strike team found themselves facing down the [[Flood]], which had successfully managed to infect the [[List of animals|fauna]] held within the ship's hunting preserves. The strike team fended off the infected and fought their way through to the ship's bridge, where they found the controls necessary to activate a [[self-destruct]] sequence had been disabled by the ship's [[Legate]], the [[Minister of Etiology]]. The group then began fighting their way through the Flood to the ship's medical bay to meet up with the Legate and re-enable the self-destruct, with 'Vadumee threatening to kill the [[San'Shyuum]] to allow the mission to proceed.{{Ref/Reuse|Succor}}


Kusovai is first seen in a practice duel with [[Rtas 'Vadumee]].<ref>''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'', page 12</ref> Later, he is with the group that boards the ''[[Infinite Succor]]'' and realizes that something is amiss. When they head into a hunting preserve, [[Flood]]-infected animals then begin attacking the group. The group fights its way through to the ship's bridge, where they find the controls have been disabled.  
{{Quote|You will... be with [[Flood|us]].|An infected Bero 'Kusovai to Rtas 'Vadumee}}
Bero 'Kusovai was eventually infected and the Flood had begun preparing for a [[Slipstream space|slipspace]] jump out of the system. While 'Vadumee worked to stop this, he was ambushed by the infected 'Kusovai. In the ensuing fight, 'Kusovai severed his commander's two left mandibles with a swipe of an energy sword. However 'Vadumee swiftly ended the fight by bisecting 'Kusovai's body with a cleave of his sword. After this, 'Vadumee changed the ship's course so that it would collide with [[Soell system|Soell]] before escaping in a [[Phantom]].{{Ref/Reuse|Succor}}


Kusovai is eventually infected by the Flood and fights the uninfected  Rtas 'Vadumee, costing the latter, part of his jaw.<ref>''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'', page 53</ref> The Flood are almost able to [[Slipspace]] jump out of the system, but not before Rtas 'Vadumee changes the course to the sun. It was here that Rtas 'Vadumee, while fighting an infected Kusovai, is injured as an Energy Sword cuts off his left mandibles. Rtas 'Vadumee defeats Kusovai and manages to escape two minutes before the Slipspace Jump occurred. Rtas 'Vadumee is believed to be the only survivor of the ''Infinite Succor'' mission.
==Skills and abilities==
Bero 'Kusovai was particularly gifted in the use of [[Energy sword (fiction)|energy sword]]s and was a practitioner of ''[[pzish'zawk]]'',{{Ref/Reuse|Succor}} a Sangheili [[martial arts|martial art form]] in which the swordsman wields a pair of swords simultaneously.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFHVT|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-high-value-histories|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - High Value Histories|D=19|M=10|Y=2024}} His skill earned him the prestigious title of blademaster, allowing him to utilize an "-ai" suffix in his surname rather than the "-ee" suffix used by most Sangheili warriors within the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} Commander Rtas 'Vadumee believed 'Kusovai to be the most talented swordsman in his unit.{{Ref/Reuse|Succor}}


[[Image:InfectedKusovai.jpg|thumb|left|Rtas 'Vadumee fights Kusovai after he has been absorbed by the Flood.]]
==Equipment==
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While Bero 'Kusovai held the rank of [[sub-commander]], he wore a dark blueish-black [[combat harness]]. He has been observed wielding a pair of {{Pattern|Pelosus|energy sword}}s in combat.{{Ref/Reuse|Succor}}


==Rank==  
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Kusovaitraining.jpg|Bero 'Kusovai training with Rtas 'Vadumee.
File:HGN Kusovai&Vadumee.png|'Kusovai and 'Vadumee after their sparring session.
File:HGN Kusovai.png|'Kusovai and 'Vadumee on the ''Infinite Succor''.
File:HGN InfectedKusovai.png|An infected 'Kusovai approaches 'Vadumee.
File:InfectedKusovai.jpg|Rtas 'Vadumee fighting with the infected 'Kusovai.
File:HGN HalfJawOrigins.png|An infected 'Kusovai cuts off 'Vadumee's left mandibles.
File:HGN KusovaiDeath.png|'Vadumee bisects 'Kusovai.
</gallery>


His true rank is unknown, although he must have been lower ranked than Rtas 'Vadumee, but higher than normal [[Special Operations Elites]]. Most believable is that he was Special Operations Officer (also called Spec Ops Major), as [[Zuka 'Zamamee]], but he could even be an [[Ultra Elite]] with the role as Sub-Commander.
==List of appearances==
 
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
==Name==
**''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' {{1st}}
Kusovai's naming structure is odd, as he has neither the apostrophe before the last name nor the "-ee" suffix common to military Elites. However, given his mastery of the energy sword, it seems foolish to conclude that he is a civilian. More likely, it is an oversight, error, or piece of artistic license on the author's part.
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' {{Im}}
 
However, the suffix "-ee" has never been featured being added to the first name. Kusovai's last name was never mentioned, but it is possible that Kusovai was his first name, or a nickname, thus explaining the lack of an "-ee" suffix in his name.
 
==Quotes==
'''From [[Halo Graphic Novel]]: The Last Voyage Of The [[Infinite Succor]].
*"I apologize for injuring [[Rtas 'Vadum|you]], [[SpecOps Commander|Commander]]. In the future I will handle my [[Energy Sword|Blade]] with more skill." - After he was training [[Energy Sword|Sword]] combat with [[Rtas 'Vadum]].
*"As you say, Commander. Hopefully, we will at least go to [[Alpha Halo|Halo]] and get to test ourselves against the [[Humans]] and their [[Master Chief|Demon]]." - After holographic message from the [[Supreme Commander]] of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], later [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]]; to Rtas 'Vadum who ordered Kusovai to report to the [[Armory]] and meet him in the Primary Hangar.
*"At least eight [[Unggoy]] died here and were dragged through this door." - On board of the [[Infinite Succor]], which was boarded by forces suspected to be Humans.
*"I was not aware that Humans were so interested with the dead. Maybe [[Humans|they]] are barbaric enough to eat our dead."
*"This is [[Huragok]] blood." - When the Huragok remains were found.
*"This room is a hunting preserve. It should be teeming with animals."
*"[[SpecOps Commander|Commander]], more creatures incoming. Smaller, but lots of them." - When large [[Flood]] form was found.
*"What are [[Flood|they]], Commander?" - To Rtas 'Vadum.
*"Commander, this path is cut off." - When they were going to the back of the [[Infinite Succor|ship]].
*"What are [[Flood|these things]]?"
*"Commander, radio communications are offline." - In the Infinite Succor's Control Room.
*"Self destruct system is not activating."
*"I did." - When Rtas 'Vadum told him to use override codes.
*"I was, Commander." - When Rtas 'Vadum asked if he was locking the doors.
*"Understood." - When Rtas 'Vadum ordered him to take his men to the other side of the [[Plasma Battery]] and meet him in the Medical Bay.
*"Commander, are you infected?" - To Rtas 'Vadum.
*"No, Commander." - When Rtas 'Vadum asked him if he is infected.
*"We stopped off at the [[Infinite Succor|ship]]'s weapons locker on the way, Commander." - To Rtas 'Vadum.
*"It seems the [[Plasma Turret]] overload has shorted out some of our equipment, including our radios." - To Rtas 'Vadum.
*"Indeed, Commander." - When [[Rtas 'Vadum]] told him, that they're cut off from the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]].
*"[[Rtas 'Vadum|You]] will... be with [[Flood|us]]." - Already infected, to Rtas 'Vadum.


==Sources==
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Latest revision as of 18:00, October 19, 2024

Bero 'Kusovai
Bero 'Kusovai speaking with Rtas 'Vadumee.
Biographical information

Died:

September 21, 2552[1]

Cause of death:

Infected by the Flood and subsequently killed by Rtas 'Vadumee[1]

Personal details

Species:

Sangheili

Gender:

Male

Political and military information

Affiliation:

Rank:

Sub-commander[1]

Notable info:

Responsible for severing two of Rtas 'Vadumee's mandibles.[1]

 

Bero 'Kusovai[2][3] was a Sangheili sub-commander within the Special Operations division of the Covenant military. As a blademaster, he was known for his great skill with the energy sword.[1][2]

Biography[edit]

Covenant service[edit]

Enlisting in the Covenant military as was the custom for all male Sangheili, Bero 'Kusovai became a renowned swordsman and earned the title of blademaster, as denoted by the "-ai" suffix in his surname.[1][2][3] He would eventually find a place within the Covenant's Special Operations division, and by 2552 was deployed within the Fleet of Particular Justice. Assigned as sub-commander to Commander Rtas 'Vadumee, the two were known to engage in sparring matches with each other.[1]

Skirmish on Infinite Succor[edit]

Main article: Skirmish on Infinite Succor

While on deployment aboard Seeker of Truth during the Battle of Installation 04, Bero 'Kusovai was tasked with investigating unusual signals from the Mjern-pattern agricultural support ship Infinite Succor. Upon boarding the ship, the special operations strike team found themselves facing down the Flood, which had successfully managed to infect the fauna held within the ship's hunting preserves. The strike team fended off the infected and fought their way through to the ship's bridge, where they found the controls necessary to activate a self-destruct sequence had been disabled by the ship's Legate, the Minister of Etiology. The group then began fighting their way through the Flood to the ship's medical bay to meet up with the Legate and re-enable the self-destruct, with 'Vadumee threatening to kill the San'Shyuum to allow the mission to proceed.[1]

"You will... be with us."
— An infected Bero 'Kusovai to Rtas 'Vadumee

Bero 'Kusovai was eventually infected and the Flood had begun preparing for a slipspace jump out of the system. While 'Vadumee worked to stop this, he was ambushed by the infected 'Kusovai. In the ensuing fight, 'Kusovai severed his commander's two left mandibles with a swipe of an energy sword. However 'Vadumee swiftly ended the fight by bisecting 'Kusovai's body with a cleave of his sword. After this, 'Vadumee changed the ship's course so that it would collide with Soell before escaping in a Phantom.[1]

Skills and abilities[edit]

Bero 'Kusovai was particularly gifted in the use of energy swords and was a practitioner of pzish'zawk,[1] a Sangheili martial art form in which the swordsman wields a pair of swords simultaneously.[4] His skill earned him the prestigious title of blademaster, allowing him to utilize an "-ai" suffix in his surname rather than the "-ee" suffix used by most Sangheili warriors within the Covenant.[2][3] Commander Rtas 'Vadumee believed 'Kusovai to be the most talented swordsman in his unit.[1]

Equipment[edit]

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While Bero 'Kusovai held the rank of sub-commander, he wore a dark blueish-black combat harness. He has been observed wielding a pair of Pelosus-pattern energy swords in combat.[1]

Gallery[edit]

  • Bero 'Kusovai training with Rtas 'Vadumee.

    Bero 'Kusovai training with Rtas 'Vadumee.

  • 'Kusovai and 'Vadumee after their sparring session.

    'Kusovai and 'Vadumee after their sparring session.

  • 'Kusovai and 'Vadumee on the Infinite Succor.

    'Kusovai and 'Vadumee on the Infinite Succor.

  • An infected 'Kusovai approaches 'Vadumee.

    An infected 'Kusovai approaches 'Vadumee.

  • Rtas 'Vadumee fighting with the infected 'Kusovai.

    Rtas 'Vadumee fighting with the infected 'Kusovai.

  • An infected 'Kusovai cuts off 'Vadumee's left mandibles.

    An infected 'Kusovai cuts off 'Vadumee's left mandibles.

  • 'Vadumee bisects 'Kusovai.

    'Vadumee bisects 'Kusovai.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Halo Graphic Novel - The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor
  2. ^ a b c d Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 125
  3. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 131
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - High Value Histories (Retrieved on Oct 19, 2024) [archive]
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