Var 'Gatanai
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- "I bring you blessings, people of Reach. Know that I've come without mercy. Without pity. Know that I am the instrument of your extinction. I bring this planet forth as a burnt offering. Upon this altar, I place the head of the Demon. May his blood mark the way to the Sacred Ring and consecrate the Great Journey of my people. Know that I am Var 'Gatanai. Know that I am... Death."
- — Translation by Corporal Talia Perez of Var's prayer.[1]
Var 'Gatanai (Sangheili: Baro Gat'anai)[citation needed] was a Sangheili warrior who was chosen to be the Arbiter of the Covenant to find the Keystone with Makee, seemingly after the Battle of Raas Kkhotskha.[2][1] [3]
Biography
A New Arbiter
At some point prior to the Battle of Raas Kkhotskha, Var 'Gatanai was once the Supreme Commander of the First Fleet of Solemn Accord before being stripped of his station for reasons unknown.[3]
After the Keystone was taken by the Master Chief, Var and Makee were tasked by the Hierarchs to recover the relics.[3]
Sanctuary
Six months after the Battle of Raas Kkhotskha, Var 'Gatanai led Covenant forces in ambushing UNSC forces at a communication outpost on Sanctuary before it was glassed by the Covenant. It was here that he encountered John-117. After the Spartan fought and killed a number of his Sangheili warriors, the Arbiter and many more Sangheili surrounded him and Corporal Talia Perez, only to be called off by Makee in the distance. Var and his warriors left just before the glassing began.[2]
Following the planet’s destruction, Var 'Gatanai observed a vast fleet of Covenant ships rising through the clouds, prepared to embark on their next conquest: Reach. He also broadcasts a prayer of annihilation to the human inhabitants. [2] [1]
Fall of Reach
- Main article: Fall of Reach/Silver
Var 'Gatanai and Makee later raided SWORD Base and recovered the Eridanus keystone from a vault. [4]
During the Fall of Reach, the Arbiter and Makee raided the facility where Dr. Halsey and Soren were being held prisoner, stealing Cortana for the Covenant.
Later in the battle, Var and two Sangheili encountered John, Halsey, Soren, Vannak-134, and Riz-028 as they fight off against Covenant forces, taking the Chief in a one-on-one fight amidst the chaos. After slicing his assault rifle in half, Chief picks up an energy sword but gets hit by a plasma pistol from another Sangheili, prompting the Arbiter to slice its head off for denying him a fair and honorable fight. As the Arbiter prepares to deal the killing blow against John, Makee intervened, denying the Sangheili his kill. [5]
Immediately afterwards, Vannak charges, taking down a Kig-Yar and firing on the Arbiter with a Needler, who wrenches the crystals out of his own armor and stabs Vannak with them, detonating in his chest, instantly killing him.[5]
Breaking Away
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As Var 'Gatanai heads back to High Charity for failing his mission of killing the demon, Makee persuades him to go against the prophets orders by showing him a hologram of Halo’s environment where they divert their course towards the ring themselves.
Personality and traits
- "There's no honor in this fight."
- — Var 'Gatanai
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Though a fierce and at times vicious warrior in battle, Var 'Gatanai valued the glory of combat and yearned to fight honorably against any capable and worthy opponents. The Arbiter gained no satisfaction in eliminating weak targets like human marines but did find a strong challenger in John-117, the Demon. During his confrontation with the Spartan, the Arbiter prepared for a fair sword duel when the Demon equipped himself with a nearby energy sword. However, 'Gatanai was left suddenly irate when a subordinate of his intervened and unceremoniously shot down his opponent. In a quick response, the Arbiter swung his sword and beheaded his fellow Sangheili for having denied him an honorable fight. As an honor bound warrior of true resolve, Var’s most distinguishable characteristic is his blind left eye, most likely inflicted during a previous conflict.[5]
Gallery
Var is disappointed with his subordinate.
