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It is highly probable, and implied, that [[Ultra Elite]]s are also given the title of Ship Master | It is highly probable, and implied, that [[Ultra Elite]]s are also given the title of Ship Master. While an Ultra would almost certainly not be the Ship Master of a capital ship such as a gargantuan [[Assault Carrier]], an Ultra may be given command of a lighter starship, such as a [[Covenant Stealth Ship|Stealth Ship]], a [[Covenant Frigate]] or at most a [[CCS-class battlecruiser]]. | ||
This is an echo of the way modern Naval fleets are run, since flag officers like Admirals would command large and powerful capital ships. | |||
Further evidence of this might be when the character [[Rtas 'Vadumee]] in ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[The Great Journey (Level)|The Great Journey]]'', remarks - "I'm going to take the cruiser back.", referring to a [[CCS-class Battlecruiser|''CCS''-class Cruiser]] in the distance. If he intended to take and then hold the ship from the [[Covenant Loyalist]]s, then one could argue that he most likely already had the authority of rank to command such a ship. | Further evidence of this might be when the character [[Rtas 'Vadumee]] in ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[The Great Journey (Level)|The Great Journey]]'', remarks - "I'm going to take the cruiser back.", referring to a [[CCS-class Battlecruiser|''CCS''-class Cruiser]] in the distance. If he intended to take and then hold the ship from the [[Covenant Loyalist]]s, then one could argue that he most likely already had the authority of rank to command such a ship. | ||
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Template:Covenant Character Infobox Ship Master is a Covenant Sangheili (Elite) rank.
Rank
A Ship Master [1] is a Covenant title for a high ranking Covenant Elite who is in command of a single starship. This rank is the Covenant analog to the UNSC naval "Captain" or "Commander".
While Ship Masters hold their individual commands, they still fall under the command of their fleet's commanding Fleet Master, Supreme Commander, or Imperial Admiral.
Furthermore, it should be noted that the rank "Ship Master" is a subclassification of the rank Zealot, which refers to high-ranking Elites clad in golden armor. Other subclassifications include Fleet Master (which ranks higher than Ship Master) and Field Master (the ground equivalent of Ship Masters).
Appearance
Ship Masters wear the golden combat armor of a Zealot, but there may possibly be a few Ultra Elites as Ship Masters (see below), which would then wear the white traditional armor of an Ultra Elite.
Conjecturalization
Template:Conjecturalization It is highly probable, and implied, that Ultra Elites are also given the title of Ship Master. While an Ultra would almost certainly not be the Ship Master of a capital ship such as a gargantuan Assault Carrier, an Ultra may be given command of a lighter starship, such as a Stealth Ship, a Covenant Frigate or at most a CCS-class battlecruiser.
This is an echo of the way modern Naval fleets are run, since flag officers like Admirals would command large and powerful capital ships.
Further evidence of this might be when the character Rtas 'Vadumee in Halo 2, The Great Journey, remarks - "I'm going to take the cruiser back.", referring to a CCS-class Cruiser in the distance. If he intended to take and then hold the ship from the Covenant Loyalists, then one could argue that he most likely already had the authority of rank to command such a ship. Template:Conjecturalization End However, one could refute this, saying that Rtas 'Vadumee merely intended to assault the security forces of the battlecruiser, and would allow a naval crew to crew the warship. This is entirely possible, as there is no evidence that Rtas 'Vadumee had cross-training to command starships.
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Sources
- ^ Halo: The Flood, pg. 4
