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'''Thel 'Vadam''' (formerly known as '''Thel 'Vadamee''')<ref>'''[[Halo Waypoint]]''', ''The long road home''</ref>, or often simply referred to as the '''Arbiter''', is a [[Sangheili]] [[Kaidon]] of the [[Vadam|Vadam family]] and the current [[Arbiter]]. He has commanded fleets, and is | '''Thel 'Vadam''' (formerly known as '''Thel 'Vadamee''')<ref>'''[[Halo Waypoint]]''', ''The long road home''</ref>, or often simply referred to as the '''Arbiter''', is a [[Sangheili]] [[Kaidon]] of the [[Vadam|Vadam family]] and the current [[Arbiter]]. He has commanded fleets, and is responsible for the Sangheili uprising against the [[Hierarchs]]. He is also responsible for the death of [[Tartarus]], which allowed Commander [[Miranda Keyes]] and Sergeant Major [[Avery J. Johnson]] to stop the [[Halo Array]] from firing. In the [[Battle of Installation 00|final battle]] of the war, 'Vadam, along with [[John-117]], prematurely fired Forerunner [[Installation 04B]], destroying [[Installation 00|the Ark]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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After Thel was betrayed by the Prophets, he developed a hatred toward the Prophets, wanting revenge for his betrayal. After he learned and accepted the truth about the Halos, he also gained respect for the humans. He may have even felt guilt over his past actions towards them, as he prevented Rtas from completely glassing Earth even though that meant risking a Flood outbreak. He respects Johnson and the Chief particularly, despite trouble the SPARTANs had caused him in the past, grieving over Johnson's death and the Chief's disappearance. | After Thel was betrayed by the Prophets, he developed a hatred toward the Prophets, wanting revenge for his betrayal. After he learned and accepted the truth about the Halos, he also gained respect for the humans. He may have even felt guilt over his past actions towards them, as he prevented Rtas from completely glassing Earth even though that meant risking a Flood outbreak. He respects Johnson and the Chief particularly, despite trouble the SPARTANs had caused him in the past, grieving over Johnson's death and the Chief's disappearance. | ||
In spite of his | In spite of his understandable resentment of the Prophets, the hatred Thel' Vadam has towards the [[Jiralhanae]] does not appear to be as strong or destructive as that of other [[Sangheili]] such as his friend Rtas Vadum; one example of this is when the Arbiter tried to reason with [[Tartarus]] in Installation 05's Control Room (though this does not mean he's that ''fond'' of them as a race either). He is shown to be true to his title "Arbiter" as he often tries to negotiate with some of his other enemies (e.g. Drones) and will only kill wave after wave of enemies if he has to. He has deep respect for his fellow Sangheili (part of it being shown in his first meeting with Rtas 'Vadum, and the things he says when he crouches by bodies of dead Elites in Halo 3). | ||
==Combat== | ==Combat== | ||
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*The in-game AI for Thel 'Vadam in ''Halo 3'' is described as being very inept in combat, and many reviews have deemed him a useless ally, because many times in game he will stare at a wall or shoot allies. In Crow's Nest on the part where the player must rescue Marines in the barracks, Thel is known to stare at walls and not fire his weapon. Sometimes he will not follow the player on parts where he is scripted to do so, and tends to die often, particularly on higher difficulties. | *The in-game AI for Thel 'Vadam in ''Halo 3'' is described as being very inept in combat, and many reviews have deemed him a useless ally, because many times in game he will stare at a wall or shoot allies. In Crow's Nest on the part where the player must rescue Marines in the barracks, Thel is known to stare at walls and not fire his weapon. Sometimes he will not follow the player on parts where he is scripted to do so, and tends to die often, particularly on higher difficulties. | ||
*It is possible to clone the Arbiter in ''Halo 3'' on the level [[The Covenant (Level)|The Covenant]]. On the part after one exits the second tower, the Arbiter will head to a Phantom for extraction. If the player prevents him from getting to the Phantom by blocking his path, when he gets inside the Phantom, destroy it quickly with the Scorpion and wait a few seconds. After a few seconds of waiting, there are usually two Arbiters. This is not an easy task, and sometimes it does not work. One must work very fast. The clone Arbiter can be useful, as he acts as the original Arbiter would. | *It is possible to clone the Arbiter in ''Halo 3'' on the level [[The Covenant (Level)|The Covenant]]. On the part after one exits the second tower, the Arbiter will head to a Phantom for extraction. If the player prevents him from getting to the Phantom by blocking his path, when he gets inside the Phantom, destroy it quickly with the Scorpion and wait a few seconds. After a few seconds of waiting, there are usually two Arbiters. This is not an easy task, and sometimes it does not work. One must work very fast. The clone Arbiter can be useful, as he acts as the original Arbiter would. | ||
*If one attempts to kill 'Vadam in ''Halo 3'' during Campaign Solo, he will fall unconscious, but he will get up again and pick up any weapon near him. If the player kills 'Vadam for his weapons, his Energy Sword will have a low battery (though occasionally it will be full or near full). Also, if the player kills him twice, he will get up | *If one attempts to kill 'Vadam in ''Halo 3'' during Campaign Solo, he will fall unconscious, but he will get up again and pick up any weapon near him. If the player kills 'Vadam for his weapons, his Energy Sword will have a low battery (though occasionally it will be full or near full). Also, if the player kills him twice, he will get up and calls the player a traitor, then kill the player with a single shot with whatever weapon he happens to be holding. If he is left alone for awhile, he will forgive the player and act as a teammate again. | ||
*He is one of the few Sangheili to refer to John-117 as "Spartan". Even during and after the [[Great Schism]], many still refer to him as the Demon (though some, notably, adopt 343 Guilty Spark's designation for him - [[Reclaimer]]). Rtas 'Vadum also holds this distinction. Thel has also called him the Master Chief. | *He is one of the few Sangheili to refer to John-117 as "Spartan". Even during and after the [[Great Schism]], many still refer to him as the Demon (though some, notably, adopt 343 Guilty Spark's designation for him - [[Reclaimer]]). Rtas 'Vadum also holds this distinction. Thel has also called him the Master Chief. | ||
*Interestingly enough in ''Halo 3'', if the player outdistances or removes 'Vadam from the map (such as pushing him off a cliff), he will suddenly reappear as if phasing out of Active Camo. This also happens when the Master Chief enters the driver's seat of the [[Warthog]] at the end of the level ''[[Halo (Halo 3 Level)|Halo]]''; the Arbiter will appear on the Warthog's turret in this same manner. | *Interestingly enough in ''Halo 3'', if the player outdistances or removes 'Vadam from the map (such as pushing him off a cliff), he will suddenly reappear as if phasing out of Active Camo. This also happens when the Master Chief enters the driver's seat of the [[Warthog]] at the end of the level ''[[Halo (Halo 3 Level)|Halo]]''; the Arbiter will appear on the Warthog's turret in this same manner. | ||
