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The '''Chieftain of the Jiralhanae''' is the central political and military leader within the [[Jiralhanae]] contingent of the [[Covenant]],<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Heretic]]''</ref> responsible for representing their interests in the Covenant.
The '''Chieftain of the Jiralhanae''' was the central political and military leader within the [[Jiralhanae]] contingent of the [[Covenant]],<ref name="h2heretic">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Heretic]]''</ref> responsible for representing their interests in the Covenant.


==Function==
==History==
A Chieftain of the Jiralhanae has requirements and functions beyond those of a regular [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]]. He represents the Jiralhanae as a populace and operates as an emissary on their behalf within the Covenant, likely to the [[Ministry of Concert]], and also functions as the Commander-in-Chief of his entire race. Past Chieftains of the Jiralhanae have been issued tasks deemed important by the [[San 'Shyuum|Prophets]] - Maccabeus was tasked with recovering the Forerunner "relics" at [[Harvest]], and later, Tartarus was given the task of recovering the [[Activation Index|Index]] from [[Installation 05]] and activating the installation.
During the [[First Battle of Harvest]] in [[2525#February|February of 2525]], [[Jiralhanae Captain|Captain]] [[Tartarus]] killed his uncle [[Maccabeus]] in combat and proclaimed himself the [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|chieftain]] of his [[Maccabeus' clan|clan]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 347''</ref> Following the engagement, Tartarus began to gain authority throughout the entire [[Rh'tol]] skein. Tartarus' quick ascension in power and influence caught the eye of the [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]]. The two worked together throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]] to replace the [[Sangheili]] with the [[Jiralhanae]] in the [[Covenant military]]; Truth believed the Jiralhanae were easier to control than the Sangheili, while Tartarus despised the species. Late in the war, the Prophet of Truth elevated Tartarus to a position of power over the Jiralhanae and established the title "Chieftain of the Jiralhanae".<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/jiralhanae '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Jiralhanae'']</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''', ''page 221''; ''page 196'' (Google Play edition)</ref>


==Inheritance==
On [[2552#November|November 2, 2552]], after the [[Prophet of Regret|High Prophet of Regret]]'s death, the remaining [[Hierarchs]] [[Changing of the Guard|recommissioned]] the [[Covenant Honor Guard]] and replaced the [[Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]] with Jiralhanae.<ref name="h2icon">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Sacred Icon (level)|Sacred Icon]]''</ref> The next day, Truth put Tartarus in control of the entire Covenant military as its military chief.<ref name="universe"/> The Chieftain of the Jiralhanae had some members of his species under his command that were prepared to help him in his coup against the Sangheili.<ref name="bc209">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 209'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Upon receiving the orders of Truth, Tartarus initiated the [[Great Schism]] by betraying [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee. The civil war led to the fragmentation of the Covenant.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Quarantine Zone (level)|Quarantine Zone]]''</ref> After receiving the blessing of Truth, Tartarus attempted to activate [[Installation 05]] with its [[activation index]], but he was ultimately killed by the Arbiter at the installation's [[Control Room (Installation 05)|Control Room]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Great Journey]]''</ref> It is unknown if any Jiralhanae succeeded Tartarus' position as Chieftain of the Jiralhanae after his death.
It appears that the title of "Chieftain of the Jiralhanae" is a title and designation that is passed through a specific ruling family. The most recent Chieftain of the Jiralhanae, [[Tartarus]], inherited the title from his uncle [[Maccabeus]], who in turn inherited it from his own father. In most, if not all cases, the title is passed on when a high-ranking son or relative of the current Chieftain challenges and kills his predecessor in ritual combat.
==Notable Chieftains==
*[[Tartarus]] - Served as Chieftain from [[2525]], when he killed [[Maccabeus]] and took his position, until the end of the [[Battle of Installation 05]] in [[2552|November 2552]] <ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Great Journey]]''</ref>, in which he was killed doing [[Prophet of Truth|Truth]]'s bidding by the [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]].


==Trivia==
==Powers and duties==
After the death of Tartarus at the hands of [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]], it is unknown whether another ''Chieftain of the Jiralhanae'' would have been instituted, since the killer was not a Jiralhanae.
While a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] controlled a relatively small [[pack]] or [[clan]], the Chieftain of the Jiralhanae had authority over every member of the race, and essentially functioned as the commander-in-chief of the Jiralhanae. While holding the title, [[Tartarus]] served as the right hand of the [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]] and was in command of the [[Hierarch]]'s personal guard.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 143'' (2011 edition)</ref> The Chieftain of the Jiralhanae was able to attend sessions of the [[High Council]], where he stood near the Hierarchs.<ref name="h2heretic"/> After [[Supreme Commander]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee was convicted for his failure to protect [[Installation 04]], Tartarus was charged with caring out his torture.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref> The Chieftain was also occasionally issued with missions of high importance, such as aiding [[Arbiter]] Thel 'Vadamee assassinate [[Sesa 'Refumee]]<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Oracle]]''</ref> or retrieving the [[activation index]] of [[Installation 05]].<ref name="h2icon"/>
 
When the Chieftain of the Jiralhanae was present, Truth often dismissed his [[Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]],<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''pages 406-408''</ref> who remained unaware of the Chieftain's and the Hierarch's intentions.<ref name="bc198">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 198-202'' (Google Play edition)</ref> After the [[Changing of the Guard]], the Chieftain of the Jiralhanae was elevated into a position that had command over the entirety of the [[Covenant military]].<ref name="bc209"/>
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:H2A-Tartarus1.jpg|Tartarus, the only known Chieftain of the Jiralhanae
File:H2A - Tartarus and HighCouncil.png|Tartarus attending a High Council session
File:H2A - Tartarus branding.jpg|The Chieftain of the Jiralhanae carrying out Thel 'Vadamee's punishment
File:HGN-Concept-Tartarus-Crop.jpg|Tartarus sitting on a throne
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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Revision as of 20:26, March 8, 2015

Chieftain of the Jiralhanae
H2A - Tartarus with Rukt.jpg

Function:

Political and military leader

Species:

Jiralhanae

Affiliation:

Covenant

Group:

Covenant military

Notable individuals:

Tartarus

 

The Chieftain of the Jiralhanae was the central political and military leader within the Jiralhanae contingent of the Covenant,[1] responsible for representing their interests in the Covenant.

History

During the First Battle of Harvest in February of 2525, Captain Tartarus killed his uncle Maccabeus in combat and proclaimed himself the chieftain of his clan.[2] Following the engagement, Tartarus began to gain authority throughout the entire Rh'tol skein. Tartarus' quick ascension in power and influence caught the eye of the High Prophet of Truth. The two worked together throughout the Human-Covenant War to replace the Sangheili with the Jiralhanae in the Covenant military; Truth believed the Jiralhanae were easier to control than the Sangheili, while Tartarus despised the species. Late in the war, the Prophet of Truth elevated Tartarus to a position of power over the Jiralhanae and established the title "Chieftain of the Jiralhanae".[3][4]

On November 2, 2552, after the High Prophet of Regret's death, the remaining Hierarchs recommissioned the Covenant Honor Guard and replaced the Sangheili Honor Guardsmen with Jiralhanae.[5] The next day, Truth put Tartarus in control of the entire Covenant military as its military chief.[3] The Chieftain of the Jiralhanae had some members of his species under his command that were prepared to help him in his coup against the Sangheili.[6] Upon receiving the orders of Truth, Tartarus initiated the Great Schism by betraying Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee. The civil war led to the fragmentation of the Covenant.[7] After receiving the blessing of Truth, Tartarus attempted to activate Installation 05 with its activation index, but he was ultimately killed by the Arbiter at the installation's Control Room.[8] It is unknown if any Jiralhanae succeeded Tartarus' position as Chieftain of the Jiralhanae after his death.

Powers and duties

While a Jiralhanae Chieftain controlled a relatively small pack or clan, the Chieftain of the Jiralhanae had authority over every member of the race, and essentially functioned as the commander-in-chief of the Jiralhanae. While holding the title, Tartarus served as the right hand of the High Prophet of Truth and was in command of the Hierarch's personal guard.[9] The Chieftain of the Jiralhanae was able to attend sessions of the High Council, where he stood near the Hierarchs.[1] After Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee was convicted for his failure to protect Installation 04, Tartarus was charged with caring out his torture.[10] The Chieftain was also occasionally issued with missions of high importance, such as aiding Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee assassinate Sesa 'Refumee[11] or retrieving the activation index of Installation 05.[5]

When the Chieftain of the Jiralhanae was present, Truth often dismissed his Sangheili Honor Guardsmen,[12] who remained unaware of the Chieftain's and the Hierarch's intentions.[13] After the Changing of the Guard, the Chieftain of the Jiralhanae was elevated into a position that had command over the entirety of the Covenant military.[6]

Gallery

  • Tartarus, the only known Chieftain of the Jiralhanae

    Tartarus, the only known Chieftain of the Jiralhanae

  • Tartarus attending a High Council session

    Tartarus attending a High Council session

  • The Chieftain of the Jiralhanae carrying out Thel 'Vadamee's punishment

    The Chieftain of the Jiralhanae carrying out Thel 'Vadamee's punishment

  • Tartarus sitting on a throne

    Tartarus sitting on a throne

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level, The Heretic
  2. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 347
  3. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Jiralhanae
  4. ^ Halo: Broken Circle, page 221; page 196 (Google Play edition)
  5. ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level Sacred Icon
  6. ^ a b Halo: Broken Circle, page 209 (Google Play edition)
  7. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Quarantine Zone
  8. ^ Halo 2, campaign level The Great Journey
  9. ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 143 (2011 edition)
  10. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Cairo Station
  11. ^ Halo 2, campaign level The Oracle
  12. ^ Halo: First Strike, pages 406-408
  13. ^ Halo: Broken Circle, pages 198-202 (Google Play edition)

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