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'''Raas 'Yajadai''' was a [[Sangheili]] politician who served with the [[Covenant]] as a [[Sangheili Councilor|High Councilor]] towards the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=AOR|Halo: Age of Retribution}}
'''Raas 'Yajadai''' is a [[Sangheili]] politician who served within the [[Covenant]] as a [[Sangheili High Councilor|High Councilor]] toward the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=AOR|Halo: Age of Retribution}}


==Biography==
==Biography==
Raas 'Yajadai served in the [[Covenant military]] for decades, and by [[2552]], he had become a [[Sangheili Councilor|High Councilor]] of the [[Covenant]] [[High Council]]. He was among a 14-number band of Sangheili that was present at [[Installation 05]]'s [[Control Room (Installation 05)|Control Room]] on [[2552#November|November 3, 2552]]. {{Ref/Reuse|AOR}}  
Raas 'Yajadai served in the [[Covenant military]] for decades, and by [[2552]], he had become a [[Sangheili Councilor|High Councilor]] of the [[Covenant]] [[High Council]]. He was among a fourteen-strong band of Sangheili present at [[Installation 05]]'s [[Control Room (Installation 05)|Control Room]] on [[2552#November|November 3, 2552]].{{Ref/Reuse|AOR}}  


'Yajadai led the group towards the a Forerunner door to the Control Room. However, their path was blocked by Jiralhanae, led by [[Avitus]], also known as the Thrallslayer. Tensions escalates as 'Yajadai refused to be escorted by the Jiralhanae, asserting their right to proceed without their presence. The confrontation becomes violent when the Thrallslayer's group opens engages the Elites, killing two Sangheili instantly and throwing the situation into chaos.{{Ref/Reuse|AOR}}
'Yajadai led the group towards the door leading to the Control Room. However, their path was blocked by Jiralhanae led by [[Avitus]], known as the Thrallslayer. Tensions escalated as 'Yajadai refused to be escorted by the Jiralhanae, asserting their right to proceed without their presence. The confrontation became violent when Thrallslayer's group opened fire on the Sangheili, killing two Sangheili instantly and throwing the situation into chaos. 'Yajadai himself engaged Avitus in single combat, and although he managed to bisect Avitus' [[Brute Shot]] with a slash of his [[energy sword]], the Thrallslayer subdued the High Councilor. 'Yajadai was taken to the [[Bastion of the Brutes]], where he was confined to a cell on Avitus' orders.{{Ref/Reuse|AOR}}


Raas himself engaged Avitus in single combat. Although he decapitated Avitus' [[Brute Shot]], the Thrallslayer subdued the High Councilor. {{Ref/Reuse|AOR}}
Shortly after, the Bastion of the Brutes came under the assault of [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee. 'Yajadai, along with his fellow prisoners, were freed from their imprisonment. Together, they ventured to the facility's landing pad, where the Jiralhanae held a {{Pattern|Protos|Scarab}}.{{Ref/Level|H2|The Great Journey}}


'Yajadai was taken to the [[Bastion of the Brutes]], where he was confined to a cell on Avitus' orders.  
==Personality and traits==
{{Quote|My path is already set, Avitus. It is you who has yet to choose.|Raas 'Yajadai reacts defiantly to Avitus.{{Ref/Reuse|AOR}}}}
With the "-dai" suffix in his surname, Raas 'Yajadai is likely a [[blademaster]] in the short-path method of combat.{{Ref/Novel|Out|Chapter=7|Quote=She had the same surname as her kaidon—Varo—because she was of the same clan, and the same suffix—dai—because she was also a swordmaster in the short-path method of combat.}}
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HTMCC-H2A Imprisoned Sangheili Councillor.jpg|Raas 'Yajadai imprisoned in a cell.
File:HTMCC-H2A Sangheili Councillor Breakout.jpg|A fellow Sangheili Councilor disables the energy barrier holding Raas 'Yajadai.
File:H2ASangheiliCouncilors.png|Raas 'Yajadai and another Sangheili Councilor with their energy swords.
File:H2A TGJ RaasYajadai.jpg|Raas 'Yajadai holding a plasma rifle in his cell.
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Age of Retribution]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Age of Retribution]]'' {{Fn}}


==Sources==
==Sources==

Latest revision as of 17:15, November 23, 2024

Raas 'Yajadai
Raas 'Yajadai with an energy sword on the level The Great Journey.
Personal details

Species:

Sangheili

Gender:

Male

Political and military information

Affiliation:

Covenant

Title:

High Councilor

 

Raas 'Yajadai is a Sangheili politician who served within the Covenant as a High Councilor toward the end of the Human-Covenant War.[1]

Biography[edit]

Raas 'Yajadai served in the Covenant military for decades, and by 2552, he had become a High Councilor of the Covenant High Council. He was among a fourteen-strong band of Sangheili present at Installation 05's Control Room on November 3, 2552.[1]

'Yajadai led the group towards the door leading to the Control Room. However, their path was blocked by Jiralhanae led by Avitus, known as the Thrallslayer. Tensions escalated as 'Yajadai refused to be escorted by the Jiralhanae, asserting their right to proceed without their presence. The confrontation became violent when Thrallslayer's group opened fire on the Sangheili, killing two Sangheili instantly and throwing the situation into chaos. 'Yajadai himself engaged Avitus in single combat, and although he managed to bisect Avitus' Brute Shot with a slash of his energy sword, the Thrallslayer subdued the High Councilor. 'Yajadai was taken to the Bastion of the Brutes, where he was confined to a cell on Avitus' orders.[1]

Shortly after, the Bastion of the Brutes came under the assault of Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee. 'Yajadai, along with his fellow prisoners, were freed from their imprisonment. Together, they ventured to the facility's landing pad, where the Jiralhanae held a Protos-pattern Scarab.[2]

Personality and traits[edit]

"My path is already set, Avitus. It is you who has yet to choose."
— Raas 'Yajadai reacts defiantly to Avitus.[1]

With the "-dai" suffix in his surname, Raas 'Yajadai is likely a blademaster in the short-path method of combat.[3]

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Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Halo: Age of Retribution
  2. ^ Halo 2, campaign level The Great Journey
  3. ^ Halo: Outcasts, chapter 7: "She had the same surname as her kaidon—Varo—because she was of the same clan, and the same suffix—dai—because she was also a swordmaster in the short-path method of combat."