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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
==='''Service with the [[Covenant]]'''=== | ==='''Service with the [[Covenant]]'''=== | ||
====The Last Voyage of the ''Infinite Succor''==== | ====[[Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor|The Last Voyage of the ''Infinite Succor'']]==== | ||
When the agriculture ship ''[[Infinite Succor]]'' was boarded by an [[Flood|unknown threat]], Rtas 'Vadum<!-- This happened BEFORE he changed his name; please do not remove the "ee". -->ee led a team there to investigate. This team was comprised of Special Operations [[Special Operations Elite|Elites]] and [[Special Operations Grunts|Grunts]], along with securing a [[Minister of Etiology|Legate]] known as the [[Minister of Etiology]]. They encountered the [[Flood]] for the first time there. It is during this time that 'Vadumee is depicted as expressing great care for the soldiers under his command, even Grunts, telling them to get behind the Elites. The latter is particularly atypical and remarkable for any known Elite. His respect for others is unparalleled. | When the agriculture ship ''[[Infinite Succor]]'' was boarded by an [[Flood|unknown threat]], Rtas 'Vadum<!-- This happened BEFORE he changed his name; please do not remove the "ee". -->ee led a team there to investigate. This team was comprised of Special Operations [[Special Operations Elite|Elites]] and [[Special Operations Grunts|Grunts]], along with securing a [[Minister of Etiology|Legate]] known as the [[Minister of Etiology]]. They encountered the [[Flood]] for the first time there. It is during this time that 'Vadumee is depicted as expressing great care for the soldiers under his command, even Grunts, telling them to get behind the Elites. The latter is particularly atypical and remarkable for any known Elite. His respect for others is unparalleled. | ||
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====Battle against the Heretics==== | ====Battle against the Heretics==== | ||
{{Quote|You are the Arbiter, the will of the Prophets, but these are my Elites. Their lives matter to me, yours does not!|Rtas 'Vadumee speaking to the [[Thel 'Vadamee|Arbiter]]}} | {{Quote|You are the Arbiter, the will of the Prophets, but these are my Elites. Their lives matter to me, yours does not!|Rtas 'Vadumee speaking to the [[Thel 'Vadamee|Arbiter]]}} | ||
{{Quote|That makes two of us.|The Arbiter responding to him}} | {{Quote|That makes two of us.|The Arbiter responding to him}} | ||
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Soon afterward, 'Vadumee was involved in the operation against the [[Flood]] and the [[Marines|UNSC Marines]], to render aid to the Arbiter as he searched for the [[Activation Index|Sacred Icon]] deep inside the [[Quarantine Zone]] on [[Delta Halo]]. 'Vadumee landed to the Quarantine Zone in an [[Orbital Insertion Pod]] but was separated from his squad during the fall. He held the Covenant camp at the foot of the [[Sentinel Wall]] alone until his squad and the Arbiter joined him. Afterward, 'Vadumee left in a [[Phantom]] to command the Elite assault towards the Library. Later, he rejoined the Arbiter in a [[Spectre]] and helped him push through a Flood barricade to access one of the Gondolas that were the only way to enter the [[Library]]. 'Vadumee stayed behind to hold off the Flood while the Arbiter took the Gondola to reach the Sacred Icon. | Soon afterward, 'Vadumee was involved in the operation against the [[Flood]] and the [[Marines|UNSC Marines]], to render aid to the Arbiter as he searched for the [[Activation Index|Sacred Icon]] deep inside the [[Quarantine Zone]] on [[Delta Halo]]. 'Vadumee landed to the Quarantine Zone in an [[Orbital Insertion Pod]] but was separated from his squad during the fall. He held the Covenant camp at the foot of the [[Sentinel Wall]] alone until his squad and the Arbiter joined him. Afterward, 'Vadumee left in a [[Phantom]] to command the Elite assault towards the Library. Later, he rejoined the Arbiter in a [[Spectre]] and helped him push through a Flood barricade to access one of the Gondolas that were the only way to enter the [[Library]]. 'Vadumee stayed behind to hold off the Flood while the Arbiter took the Gondola to reach the Sacred Icon. | ||
===The [[Great Schism]]=== | |||
====Deactivating Halo==== | ====Deactivating Halo==== | ||
{{Quote|The Brutes control that Cruiser, Arbiter. I'll remain here, make sure no reinforcements get in behind you. Then, I'm going to take the Cruiser back!|Rtas Vadum's last words in ''Halo 2''}} | {{Quote|The Brutes control that Cruiser, Arbiter. I'll remain here, make sure no reinforcements get in behind you. Then, I'm going to take the Cruiser back!|Rtas Vadum's last words in ''Halo 2''}} | ||
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[[Image:Halo3-1213288439-36.jpg|200px|right|thumb|'Vadum on the bridge of the ''Shadow of Intent''.]] | [[Image:Halo3-1213288439-36.jpg|200px|right|thumb|'Vadum on the bridge of the ''Shadow of Intent''.]] | ||
=== Battle of Installation 00=== | ==== Battle of Installation 00==== | ||
{{Quote|Brute ships! Staggered line! Ship Master, they outnumber us, three to one!|}} A [[Major Elite]] navigator advising the Ship Master. {{Quote|Then it is an even fight. All cruisers fire at will. Burn their mongrel hides!| [[Rtas 'Vadum]] responding to the Elite}} | {{Quote|Brute ships! Staggered line! Ship Master, they outnumber us, three to one!|}} A [[Major Elite]] navigator advising the Ship Master. {{Quote|Then it is an even fight. All cruisers fire at will. Burn their mongrel hides!| [[Rtas 'Vadum]] responding to the Elite}} | ||
'Vadum went through the portal to participate in the [[Battle of Installation 00]] in space, fighting off [[Jiralhanae|Brute]] ships while the Arbiter, [[John-117]], and [[Avery J. Johnson|Sgt. Johnson]] searched for the [[Cartographer]] of the Ark (it's during this time that 'Vadum is depicted as one of the only Elites to address John-117 as "Spartan", instead of "Demon"). This is an example of his tactical and commandeering prowess as he manages to defeat a Brute led fleet 3 times larger than his own. After locating the [[Prophet of Truth]], 'Vadum led the assault on the [[Barrier Tower]]s from the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'', bombarding the shield with plasma torpedoes. After the barrier was deactivated, 'Vadum moved the ship over the [[Citadel]] and prepared to destroy it, but was knocked off-course by [[High Charity]] appearing out of [[slipspace]]. 'Vadum's ship was incapacitated and left the task of killing Truth to the Arbiter. 'Vadum then gathered all [[human]] and [[Elites|Elite]] forces on the ship and returned to [[Earth]] through [[The Portal]]. 'Vadum was last seen aboard the ''Shadow of Intent'' after the end of the war, where he gave the Arbiter the command of the ship and stated that he would like to see his own world to know that it is safe. The carrier then departed for [[Sanghelios]]. | 'Vadum went through the portal to participate in the [[Battle of Installation 00]] in space, fighting off [[Jiralhanae|Brute]] ships while the Arbiter, [[John-117]], and [[Avery J. Johnson|Sgt. Johnson]] searched for the [[Cartographer]] of the Ark (it's during this time that 'Vadum is depicted as one of the only Elites to address John-117 as "Spartan", instead of "Demon"). This is an example of his tactical and commandeering prowess as he manages to defeat a Brute led fleet 3 times larger than his own. After locating the [[Prophet of Truth]], 'Vadum led the assault on the [[Barrier Tower]]s from the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'', bombarding the shield with plasma torpedoes. After the barrier was deactivated, 'Vadum moved the ship over the [[Citadel]] and prepared to destroy it, but was knocked off-course by [[High Charity]] appearing out of [[slipspace]]. 'Vadum's ship was incapacitated and left the task of killing Truth to the Arbiter. 'Vadum then gathered all [[human]] and [[Elites|Elite]] forces on the ship and returned to [[Earth]] through [[The Portal]]. 'Vadum was last seen aboard the ''Shadow of Intent'' after the end of the war, where he gave the Arbiter the command of the ship and stated that he would like to see his own world to know that it is safe. The assault carrier then departed for [[Sanghelios]]. | ||
==Personality== | |||
[[Image:1220722366 Rtas vadum face.jpg|thumb|right|A close up of Rtas 'Vadum's face.]] | [[Image:1220722366 Rtas vadum face.jpg|thumb|right|A close up of Rtas 'Vadum's face.]] | ||
Rtas 'Vadum is known for being a quick, smart, and extremely tactical thinker. An unparalleled fighter with an [[Energy Sword]], and an overall excellent leader. He is eager to exact revenge on the [[Brute]]s after the [[Great Schism]], and has a great respect for the Arbiter. He usually speaks in a formal tongue, but this is true for most [[Elites]]. In time Rtas 'Vadum begins to have respect for the [[Spartan]]s, [[John-117]] in particular. | Rtas 'Vadum is known for being a quick, smart, and extremely tactical thinker. An unparalleled fighter with an [[Energy Sword]], and an overall excellent leader. He is eager to exact revenge on the [[Brute]]s after the [[Great Schism]], and has a great respect for the Arbiter. He usually speaks in a formal tongue, but this is true for most [[Elites]]. In time Rtas 'Vadum begins to have respect for the [[Spartan]]s, [[John-117]] in particular. | ||
It is noted that Rtas 'Vadum becomes more calm in ''Halo 3'', as he spends less time fighting on the ground and spends more time fighting in space. | It is noted that Rtas 'Vadum becomes more calm in ''Halo 3'', as he spends less time fighting on the ground and spends more time fighting in space. | ||
He has a general hate for the Humans and the "Demon" in ''Halo 2'', but it seems he can adapt, as in ''Halo 3'', he reserves greater admiration for the Humans, saying such things as "Not bad, Spartan, I saw that explosion from orbit." Though he pledges much respect for the Humans, he is still willing to argue with Hood on matters regarding both the Loyalist and Flood threat, as put when he originally planned to glass the entire planet Earth, not because of the general hatred he once had towards the Humans, but to protect the rest of the galaxy from infection. In ''Halo 3'', after the funeral of [[John-117]] he leaves with the Arbiter on his ship the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]''. | He has a general hate for the Humans and the "Demon" in ''Halo 2'', but it seems he can adapt, as in ''Halo 3'', he reserves greater admiration for the Humans, saying such things as "Not bad, Spartan, I saw that explosion from orbit." Though he pledges much respect for the Humans, he is still willing to argue with Hood on matters regarding both the Loyalist and Flood threat, as put when he originally planned to glass the entire planet Earth, not because of the general hatred he once had towards the Humans, but to protect the rest of the galaxy from infection. In ''Halo 3'', after the funeral of [[John-117]] he leaves with the Arbiter on his ship the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]''. | ||
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*"'''Rtas 'Vadum'''" was voiced by [[Robert Davi]] in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and also in ''[[Halo 3]]''. | *"'''Rtas 'Vadum'''" was voiced by [[Robert Davi]] in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and also in ''[[Halo 3]]''. | ||
*The Rtas 'Vadum model for ''Halo 2'' was created by [[Marcus R. Lehto]]. | *The Rtas 'Vadum model for ''Halo 2'' was created by [[Marcus R. Lehto]]. | ||
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*Vadum is the only known [[Ship Master]] to bear silver armour instead of gold. | *Vadum is the only known [[Ship Master]] to bear silver armour instead of gold. | ||
*There is an interesting glitch in ''[[Halo 2]]'' which allows you to make 'Vadum fly through the air, being eaten by Flood Infection forms. To read more, go [[Flying Half-Jaw|here]]. | *There is an interesting glitch in ''[[Halo 2]]'' which allows you to make 'Vadum fly through the air, being eaten by Flood Infection forms. To read more, go [[Flying Half-Jaw|here]]. | ||
*'Vadum is one of only three Elite [[NPC]]s shown carrying his weapon in his left hand, at least once (the others are a Spec Ops Elite in the level "The Oracle" and the Arbiter in a cut scene also from the Oracle). This occurs during the level [[Quarantine Zone]], in which he leaves the Arbiter to do battle with the [[Flood]], saying "On your way, Arbiter. I'll deal with these beasts." | *'Vadum is one of only three Elite [[NPC]]s shown carrying his weapon in his left hand, at least once (the others are a Spec Ops Elite in the level "The Oracle" and the Arbiter in a cut scene also from the Oracle). This occurs during the level [[Quarantine Zone]], in which he leaves the Arbiter to do battle with the [[Flood]], saying "On your way, Arbiter. I'll deal with these beasts." | ||
*'Vadum is one of only two Elites, the other being the Arbiter, to call [[John-117]] "[[Spartan]]" rather than "[[Demon]]". | *'Vadum is one of only two Elites, the other being the Arbiter, to call [[John-117]] "[[Spartan]]" rather than "[[Demon]]". | ||
*In ''[[Halo 2]]'', no matter what you try, Rtas 'Vadum will not die, like [[Sgt. Johnson]]. He can survive lethal drops that the player cannot survive. (For example, at the cliff in [[The Great Journey]], you can melee Rtas 'Vadum off the cliff | *In ''[[Halo 2]]'', no matter what you try, Rtas 'Vadum will not die, like [[Sgt. Johnson]]. He can survive lethal drops that the player cannot survive. (For example, at the cliff in [[The Great Journey]], you can melee Rtas 'Vadum off the cliff and he won't die.) | ||
*In ''[[Halo 2]]'', his eyes are green, but in ''[[Halo 3]]'', they are orange. This is likely an oversight made by one of the art designers at [[Bungie]]. | *In ''[[Halo 2]]'', his eyes are green, but in ''[[Halo 3]]'', they are orange. This is likely an oversight made by one of the art designers at [[Bungie]]. In addition, 'Vadum is the only [[Elite]] to feature the "Eye Glitch", when he uses [[Active Camo]], his green eyes are still visible even though his body is not. It is only seen on the Arbiter level titled, [[The Oracle (Level)|The Oracle]]. | ||
*[[Joyride Studios]] had originally planned to produce ''Rtas 'Vadumee'' [[Action Figures]] in the eighth series of the ''[[Halo 2]]'' 8-inch figures, but the production was canceled because they felt it was pointless to release another [[Elite]] figure with a different paint job. | *[[Joyride Studios]] had originally planned to produce ''Rtas 'Vadumee'' [[Action Figures]] in the eighth series of the ''[[Halo 2]]'' 8-inch figures, but the production was canceled because they felt it was pointless to release another [[Elite]] figure with a different paint job. | ||
*Rtas 'Vadum is the only [[Elite]] in the ''Halo 3'' Campaign to have a combination of different armor permutations: Combat helmet with Assault chest plate and shoulder pads. | *Rtas 'Vadum is the only [[Elite]] in the ''Halo 3'' Campaign to have a combination of different armor permutations: Combat helmet with Assault chest plate and shoulder pads. | ||
