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'''Supreme Commander''' is a title used in the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|military]] and in [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant | '''Supreme Commander''' is a title used in the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|military]] and in [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|reformed Covenant]].<ref name="VIS"/> The rank has only been known to be issued to [[Sangheili]] [[Fleet Master]]s commanding large [[Covenant fleet|fleets]] and armadas.<ref group="note">The ''[[Priority Broadcast Log/Eleventh Cycle, Third Unit]]'' featured in the 2010 reissue of ''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' consistently refers to Supreme Commander [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee as Fleet Master, implying that the two ranks are not distinct from one another. Given that the title of Fleet Master follows a similar format as that of [[Shipmaster]], which is known to be given to individuals of any rank in command of a starship, Supreme Commander may be a formal rank while Fleet Master is a title. Alternatively, it is possible that Supreme Commander is a secondary title given to Fleet Masters in command of especially large or important fleets.</ref> | ||
For most of the Covenant's history, this rank was held by the Sangheili race until the [[Great Schism]], when the [[Jiralhanae]] assumed most of the Covenant's higher ranks. | For most of the Covenant's history, this rank was held by the Sangheili race until the [[Great Schism]], when the [[Jiralhanae]] assumed most of the Covenant's higher ranks. | ||
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File:H2A-Thel SC2.jpg|Thel before the [[High Council]]. | File:H2A-Thel SC2.jpg|Thel before the [[High Council]]. | ||
File:Fleetmaster.jpg|[[Luro 'Taralumee]] in command of the [[Third Fleet of Glorious Consequence]]. | File:Fleetmaster.jpg|[[Luro 'Taralumee]] in command of the [[Third Fleet of Glorious Consequence]]. | ||
File:H4-JulMdama-ScanRender.png|[[Jul 'Mdama]], Supreme Commander and leader of the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant | File:H4-JulMdama-ScanRender.png|[[Jul 'Mdama]], Supreme Commander and leader of the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|reformed Covenant]]. | ||
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Supreme Commander is a title used in the Covenant military and in Jul 'Mdama's reformed Covenant.[1] The rank has only been known to be issued to Sangheili Fleet Masters commanding large fleets and armadas.[note 1]
For most of the Covenant's history, this rank was held by the Sangheili race until the Great Schism, when the Jiralhanae assumed most of the Covenant's higher ranks.
Description
A Supreme Commander is responsible for a fleet or a contingent of fleets and leads blockades, naval battles, or orbital bombardment operations.[3] Supreme Commanders command large Covenant fleets, such as the Fleet of Particular Justice, which was formerly led by Thel 'Vadamee before he was stripped of his rank due to his failure at Installation 04.[4]
During the Great Schism, it is possible that the Jiralhanae took these positions from the Sangheili, as the majority of the Sangheili's other posts were taken over. However, no Jiralhanae Supreme Commanders have been mentioned.
In addition to commanding naval forces, Supreme Commanders have authority over the ground troops attached to their fleet. For example, Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee ordered part of his fleet's special operations contingent to conduct a mission to the agricultural support ship Infinite Succor during the Battle of Installation 04.[5]
Dress
When commanding a fleet, Supreme Commanders sometimes wear purple or gold armor featuring an ornate helmet; at least two Supreme Commanders, Thel 'Vadamee and Rho 'Barutamee, chose to wear a purple-colored cloak as part of their ensemble. It is likely that this non-standard armor serves a ceremonial purpose.[5]
However, when Thel 'Vadamee appeared before the Covenant High Council, he sported golden armor.[4] This may signify that the cloak is only used when commanding fleets, or that he chose not to wear his cloak before the Council as a sign of modesty. While commanding the Third Fleet of Glorious Consequence, Supreme Commander Luro 'Taralumee wore armor that resembled that of most Sangheili Zealots, though it was more ornate, possessing prongs similar to those on 'Vadamee's helmet.[6]
Trivia
In the Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide, the title is constantly referred to as "Supreme Leader".[7]
Gallery
- SupremeComandah.PNG
Front view of a Supreme Commander's helmet.
- H2A Terminals - Thel Commander.jpg
Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee commanding his fleet.
- NewSupremeCommanderPic.JPG
Thel 'Vadamee, Supreme Commander of the Fleet of Particular Justice.
Thel 'Vadamee converses with a Prophet at Installation 04, complete with the formal cloak signifying his rank.
Thel before the High Council.
Luro 'Taralumee in command of the Third Fleet of Glorious Consequence.
Jul 'Mdama, Supreme Commander and leader of the reformed Covenant.
List of appearances
- Halo: The Fall of Reach
- Halo 2 (First appearance)
- Halo Graphic Novel
- Halo: Ghosts of Onyx (Mentioned only)
- Halo Wars (Mentioned only)
- Halo Legends
- Halo 4
- Halo: Initiation
- Halo: Escalation
- Halo: Broken Circle (Mentioned only)
- Halo 2: Anniversary
- Halo: Fleet Battles
- Halo 5: Guardians
Note
- ^ The Priority Broadcast Log/Eleventh Cycle, Third Unit featured in the 2010 reissue of Halo: The Flood consistently refers to Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee as Fleet Master, implying that the two ranks are not distinct from one another. Given that the title of Fleet Master follows a similar format as that of Shipmaster, which is known to be given to individuals of any rank in command of a starship, Supreme Commander may be a formal rank while Fleet Master is a title. Alternatively, it is possible that Supreme Commander is a secondary title given to Fleet Masters in command of especially large or important fleets.
Sources
- ^ a b c Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Taking Orders
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 135 (2011 edition)
- ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level, The Heretic
- ^ a b Halo Graphic Novel, Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor
- ^ Halo Legends, The Package
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide (Collector's Edition), pages 23, 25, 56
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