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'''Blademaster''' is a title used by [[Sangheili]] to indicate a Sangheili-ai, a master [[martial arts|swordsman]].<ref name="soi15">''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'', p. 15 (Google Play edition)</ref> The "-ai" suffix is applied to the surnames of blademasters, an honorific bestowed upon the Sangheili in a ceremony after they choose to dedicate their life to the perfection of their swordsmanship.<ref name="enc131">''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 131 (2011)</ref> Blademasters are entitled to wear gilded armor, denoting their master rank.{{Ref/Reuse|soi15}}
'''Blademaster''' is a title used by [[Sangheili]] to indicate a Sangheili-ai, a master [[martial arts|swordsman]].<ref name="soi15">''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'', p. 15 (Google Play edition)</ref> The "-ai" suffix is applied to the surnames of blademasters, an honorific bestowed upon the Sangheili in a ceremony after they choose to dedicate their life to the perfection of their swordsmanship.<ref name="enc131">''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 131 (2011)</ref> Blademasters are entitled to wear gilded armor, denoting their master rank.{{Ref/Reuse|soi15}}


[[Toha 'Sumai]] was one of the preeminent swordfighters of his time, though the [[Aristocrat|aristocratic]] 'Sumai [[clan]] appears to bear the "-ai" suffix in perpetuity; the family's [[Sumai keep|keep]] and all known members of the clan both hold the honorific.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/usze-taham '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Usze 'Taham'']</ref> [[Vul 'Soran]], the second-in-command aboard the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'', is a blademaster, though he lacks the "-ai" suffix.{{Ref/Reuse|soi15}} [[Okro 'Vagaduun]] of the [[Banished]] is another blademaster who lacks this honorific suffix.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Sacrifice|HSoR|Detail= Adjunct - [[Sacrifice]]}} Other notable blademasters include [[Tel 'Szatulai]],<ref>''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'', p. 181</ref> [[Bero 'Kusovai]],{{Ref/Reuse|enc131}} [[Tulum 'Juranai]],<ref>''Halo: Shadow of Intent'', p. 18 (Google Play edition)</ref> [[Inslaan 'Gadogai]],{{Ref/Novel|Id=SoR3|HSoR|Chapter=3}} and [[Jega 'Rdomnai]] of the [[Hand of Atriox]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/despite-distance ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Despite Distance]</ref>
[[Toha 'Sumai]] was one of the preeminent swordfighters of his time, though the [[aristocrat]]ic 'Sumai [[clan]] appears to bear the "-ai" suffix in perpetuity; the family's [[Sumai keep|keep]] and all known members of the clan both hold the honorific.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/usze-taham '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Usze 'Taham'']</ref> [[Vul 'Soran]], the second-in-command aboard the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'', is a blademaster, though he lacks the "-ai" suffix.{{Ref/Reuse|soi15}} [[Okro 'Vagaduun]] of the [[Banished]] is another blademaster who lacks this honorific suffix.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Sacrifice|HSoR|Detail= Adjunct - [[Sacrifice]]}} Other notable blademasters include [[Tel 'Szatulai]],<ref>''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'', p. 181</ref> [[Bero 'Kusovai]],{{Ref/Reuse|enc131}} [[Tulum 'Juranai]],<ref>''Halo: Shadow of Intent'', p. 18 (Google Play edition)</ref> [[Inslaan 'Gadogai]],{{Ref/Novel|Id=SoR3|HSoR|Chapter=3}} and [[Jega 'Rdomnai]] of the [[Hand of Atriox]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/despite-distance ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Despite Distance]</ref>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==

Revision as of 07:31, September 4, 2022

Bero 'Kusovai training with Rtas 'Vadumee.
Bero 'Kusovai (right) was a skilled blademaster

Blademaster is a title used by Sangheili to indicate a Sangheili-ai, a master swordsman.[1] The "-ai" suffix is applied to the surnames of blademasters, an honorific bestowed upon the Sangheili in a ceremony after they choose to dedicate their life to the perfection of their swordsmanship.[2] Blademasters are entitled to wear gilded armor, denoting their master rank.[1]

Toha 'Sumai was one of the preeminent swordfighters of his time, though the aristocratic 'Sumai clan appears to bear the "-ai" suffix in perpetuity; the family's keep and all known members of the clan both hold the honorific.[3] Vul 'Soran, the second-in-command aboard the CAS-class assault carrier Shadow of Intent, is a blademaster, though he lacks the "-ai" suffix.[1] Okro 'Vagaduun of the Banished is another blademaster who lacks this honorific suffix.[4] Other notable blademasters include Tel 'Szatulai,[5] Bero 'Kusovai,[2] Tulum 'Juranai,[6] Inslaan 'Gadogai,[7] and Jega 'Rdomnai of the Hand of Atriox.[8]

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Halo: Shadow of Intent, p. 15 (Google Play edition)
  2. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), p. 131 (2011)
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint: Usze 'Taham
  4. ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach: Adjunct - Sacrifice
  5. ^ Halo: Silent Storm, p. 181
  6. ^ Halo: Shadow of Intent, p. 18 (Google Play edition)
  7. ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, chapter 3
  8. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Despite Distance