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{{Status|Canon}}
{{disambig header|the armor worn by the Arbiters|other articles including "Arbiter"|Arbiter (disambiguation)}}
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[[File:Thel `Vadam Tranparent.png|250px|thumb|right|[[Thel 'Vadam]] wearing the traditional armor of the Arbiter.]]
[[File:H2A - Arbiter armor.jpg|300px|thumb|The armor held inside the [[Mausoleum of the Arbiter]].]]
As befitting the great honor associated with the title, each [[Arbiter]] of the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] is issued a unique set of traditional '''body armor'''.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Arbiter]]''</ref>
{{Quote|You may wish to do the same, Arbiter, but take heed: your armor's system is not as...new as ours. Your camouflage will not last forever.|[[Rtas 'Vadumee]] explaining the Arbiter body armor.}}
As befitting the great honor associated with the title, each [[Arbiter]] of the [[Covenant]] is issued a unique set of traditional '''body armor'''.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Arbiter]]''</ref>


==Description==
==Description==
Every Arbiter's armor is designed and built to fit their shape and size, but the armor itself always follow an age-old traditional design. Unlike the sleek, glossy armor worn by most Sangheili, the Arbiter's armor is made of a dark silvery-bronze metal and is more akin to a suit of [[human]] medieval armor. Notably, it includes a distinctive helmet with a curved hawk-like "beak" covering the face. The armor is secured to the Arbiter's combat suit by blue form-fitting straps.
Every Arbiter is given an ancient suit of armor that fits their size, and the armor itself always follow an age-old traditional design that dates back to before the Covenant. Multiple suits of armor are stored in the [[Mausoleum of the Arbiter]], and an individual suit will be mourned if it is lost.<ref>https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-in-the-zone</ref> Unlike the sleek, glossy [[Sangheili harness|armor]] worn by most Sangheili, the Arbiter's armor is made of a dark silvery-bronze metal and is more akin to a suit of [[human]] medieval armor. Notably, it includes a distinctive helmet with a curved hawk-like "beak" covering the face. The armor is secured to the Arbiter's combat suit by blue form-fitting straps and is composed of various segmented plates. A porous, form-fitting underarmor is worn under the metallic plates.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 11''</ref>
 
==Variants==
===Ancient Ranger harness===
During the [[Taming of the Lekgolo]], Arbiter [[Jeht 'Lcmutee]] was given a [[Ranger harness]] retaining the aesthetics of the default body armor design.<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 8]]</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/y7-JKjgllk/?taken-by=hmcc_arbiter '''Instagram''' - ''hmcc_arbiter - Ancient Ranger Harness'']</ref>
 
===Kaidon-Arbiter harness===
After the [[Human-Covenant War]] Thel 'Vadam started wearing a brand new custom-built ceremonial battle armor intended to pay homage to past Arbiters and symbolize his newfound role as a leader of his people.<ref name="wp thel">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/arbiter-thel-vadam '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Arbiter Thel 'Vadam'']</ref>


==Technical details==
==Technical details==
Like the standard [[Sangheili combat harness]], the Arbiter's armor is equipped with an [[energy shielding|energy shield]]. It also possesses [[active camouflage]] capabilities, but this feature can only be enabled for a limited time, as opposed to the armor of [[Special Operations Sangheili|Spec-Ops Sangheili]].
Like the standard [[Combat harness|Sangheili combat harness]], the Arbiter's armor is equipped with an [[energy shielding|energy shield]]. It also possesses [[active camouflage]] capabilities, but this feature can only be enabled for a limited time, as opposed to the armor of [[Special Operations Sangheili|Spec-Ops Sangheili]], as the armor and its functionalities are somewhat older than current Covenant technology.
 
==Trivia==
*In ''Halo 2'', the Arbiter armor lacked the distinctive mandible guards seen in Halo 3. The most likely explanation is that the [[Thel 'Vadam|current Arbiter]] added them himself.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Arbarm.JPG|Arbiter armor in [[Halo 2]].
File:Thel `Vadam Tranparent.png|[[Thel 'Vadam]] wearing the traditional armor of the Arbiter in November, 2552.
File:HW Render Ripa 'Moramee.png|The armor worn by [[Ripa 'Moramee]] in ''[[Halo Wars]]''.
File:Fal - The Duel.png|The armor worn by [[Fal 'Chavamee]] in ''[[Halo Legends]]'': ''[[The Duel]]''.
File:H2A-ArbiterThelVadam-Render.jpg|An early model of Thel in Arbiter armor for ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A-Arbiter-02.jpg|[[Thel 'Vadam]] wearing traditional Arbiter armor in October, 2552.
File:H2A-ep-Arbiter&Locke.jpg|Thel 'Vadam wearing his custom-built Arbiter armor in 2558.
File:H2A Terminals - Prophet-Elite War Arbiter.jpg|A pre-Covenant Arbiter wearing armor.
File:H2A AncientArbiterArmour Concept.jpg|Concept art for the Arbiter Ranger harness worn by Jeht 'Lcmutee during the Taming of the Lekgolo.
File:H2A - Arbiter-Ranger harness variant.jpg|The Arbiter Ranger armor worn by Jeht 'Lcmutee during the Taming of the Lekgolo.
File:H2A Arbiter Unggoy Rebellion concept art.jpg|The armor worn by [[Heki 'Gibadee]] during the [[Unggoy Rebellion]].
File:H5G-Sunaion-BattlePlans.jpg|Thel 'Vadam wearing his armor shortly before the [[Battle of Sunaion]] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G Thel Profile.png|Thel 'Vadam wearing his armor.
File:HaloMythos-H2A-ArbiterThelVadam.png|Half-body shot of Thel 'Vadam in Arbiter armor in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'', as shown in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''.
File:Enc22 ThelVadam.jpg|Thel 'Vadam in his custom armor in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]''.
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[The Return]]'' motion comic
**''[[The Return]]'' motion comic
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{C|Hologram only}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{C|Emblem only}}
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]''
*''[[Halo: Age of Retribution]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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[[Category:Sangheili armor]]

Latest revision as of 12:23, November 8, 2024

This article is about the armor worn by the Arbiters. For other articles including "Arbiter", see Arbiter (disambiguation).
The armor held inside the Mausoleum of the Arbiter.

"You may wish to do the same, Arbiter, but take heed: your armor's system is not as...new as ours. Your camouflage will not last forever."
— Rtas 'Vadumee explaining the Arbiter body armor.

As befitting the great honor associated with the title, each Arbiter of the Covenant is issued a unique set of traditional body armor.[1]

Description[edit]

Every Arbiter is given an ancient suit of armor that fits their size, and the armor itself always follow an age-old traditional design that dates back to before the Covenant. Multiple suits of armor are stored in the Mausoleum of the Arbiter, and an individual suit will be mourned if it is lost.[2] Unlike the sleek, glossy armor worn by most Sangheili, the Arbiter's armor is made of a dark silvery-bronze metal and is more akin to a suit of human medieval armor. Notably, it includes a distinctive helmet with a curved hawk-like "beak" covering the face. The armor is secured to the Arbiter's combat suit by blue form-fitting straps and is composed of various segmented plates. A porous, form-fitting underarmor is worn under the metallic plates.[3]

Variants[edit]

Ancient Ranger harness[edit]

During the Taming of the Lekgolo, Arbiter Jeht 'Lcmutee was given a Ranger harness retaining the aesthetics of the default body armor design.[4][5]

Kaidon-Arbiter harness[edit]

After the Human-Covenant War Thel 'Vadam started wearing a brand new custom-built ceremonial battle armor intended to pay homage to past Arbiters and symbolize his newfound role as a leader of his people.[6]

Technical details[edit]

Like the standard Sangheili combat harness, the Arbiter's armor is equipped with an energy shield. It also possesses active camouflage capabilities, but this feature can only be enabled for a limited time, as opposed to the armor of Spec-Ops Sangheili, as the armor and its functionalities are somewhat older than current Covenant technology.

Trivia[edit]

  • In Halo 2, the Arbiter armor lacked the distinctive mandible guards seen in Halo 3. The most likely explanation is that the current Arbiter added them himself.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo 2, campaign level, The Arbiter
  2. ^ https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-in-the-zone
  3. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 11
  4. ^ Halo 2: Anniversary, Terminal 8
  5. ^ Instagram - hmcc_arbiter - Ancient Ranger Harness
  6. ^ Halo Waypoint: Arbiter Thel 'Vadam

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