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'''Maccabeus''' was a [[Jiralhanae]] [[Chieftain]] and one of the rare few [[Brute]] [[Ship Master]]s. He commanded the [[Covenant]] vessel, ''[[Rapid Conversion]]'' <ref>''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', page 194</ref>. He honored and respected by his pack for his unshakable faith in the [[Forerunners]]. He was also the uncle to the future [[Chieftain|Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]], [[Tartarus]]. Tartarus challenged him to a duel since Maccabeus had disobeyed orders from the Prophets and had caused the deaths of several Brutes. He was defeated and Tartarus became the new Chieftain. | '''Maccabeus''' was a [[Jiralhanae]] [[Chieftain]] and one of the rare few [[Brute]] [[Ship Master]]s. He commanded the [[Covenant]] vessel, ''[[Rapid Conversion]]'' <ref>''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', page 194</ref>. He was honored and respected by his pack for his unshakable faith in the [[Forerunners]]. He was also the uncle to the future [[Chieftain|Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]], [[Tartarus]]. Tartarus challenged him to a duel since Maccabeus had disobeyed orders from the Prophets and had caused the deaths of several Brutes. He was defeated and Tartarus became the new Chieftain. | ||
Maccabeus used the [[Fist of Rukt]] gravity hammer before Tarturus. His name may be a reference to the legendary Jewish military hero Judah Maccabee, who's last name is derived from the Aramaic word for hammer. | Maccabeus used the [[Fist of Rukt]] gravity hammer before Tarturus. His name may be a reference to the legendary Jewish military hero Judah Maccabee, who's last name is derived from the Aramaic word for hammer. | ||
Revision as of 23:21, November 29, 2007
Maccabeus was a Jiralhanae Chieftain and one of the rare few Brute Ship Masters. He commanded the Covenant vessel, Rapid Conversion [1]. He was honored and respected by his pack for his unshakable faith in the Forerunners. He was also the uncle to the future Chieftain of the Jiralhanae, Tartarus. Tartarus challenged him to a duel since Maccabeus had disobeyed orders from the Prophets and had caused the deaths of several Brutes. He was defeated and Tartarus became the new Chieftain.
Maccabeus used the Fist of Rukt gravity hammer before Tarturus. His name may be a reference to the legendary Jewish military hero Judah Maccabee, who's last name is derived from the Aramaic word for hammer.
Additional Information
- His favorite food was the smallest thorn of the Thorn Beast when it was properly cooked.
Sources
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 194
