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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]]'', 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: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe]]'', 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|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> | ||
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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
- Halo Graphic Novel
- The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor (First appearance)
- Halo: Shadow of Intent
- Halo: Silent Storm
- Halo: Oblivion
- Halo: Shadows of Reach
- Halo: Infinite
Sources
- ^ a b c Halo: Shadow of Intent, p. 15 (Google Play edition)
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe, p. 131 (2011)
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Usze 'Taham
- ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach: Adjunct - Sacrifice
- ^ Halo: Silent Storm, p. 181
- ^ Halo: Shadow of Intent, p. 18 (Google Play edition)
- ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, chapter 3
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Despite Distance
