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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 lead the destruction of humanity, seemingly after the Battle of Raas Kkhotskha.[2][1]
Biography
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Most of Var’s history is shrouded in mystery, as the Arbiter Baro appears to have led many successful campaigns across Human colonies as a mere steppingstone towards his large-scale invasion of one of humanity’s final bastions, known as Reach. Var seems to hold an agenda of his very own however; at some point throughout his crusade, astride many of Reach’s quarters, Baro assisted the Covenant’s “Blessed One” Makee in recovering a frame of an ancient Forerunner artifact capable of relinquishing the coordinates to the elusive Halo ring. Shortly before the prologue of Var’s offensive on Reach City, the Sangheili recorded a prayer announcing himself as the instrument of Humanity’s extinction. Once the devastating assault across the city began, Var and Makee seized the opportunity to extract the hyper-intelligent AI known as Cortana for reasons currently unknown. Soon after, Baro deployed to the frontlines along with two other Sangheili warriors where the glory hound would finally meet his match against Spartan 117, The Master Chief. As Var rushed towards the Spartan the Chief’s elusive build managed to slide and dodge many of Var’s slices until the Sangheili dissevered John’s assault rifle rendering it useless, with the Spartan now disarmed Chief quickly grasps a scattered Energy Sword where the duo attempt to engage in a Sword Duel before the Spartan is hastily gunned down by one of Baro’s subordinates, denying the Sangheili an honorable fight. In the act of pure infuriation Baro beheads the cowardly Sangheili for denying him an honorable bout. As Baro approaches the wounded Spartan to deliver the killing blow Makee is quick to cease his actions before one of John’s closest comrades, Spartan Vannak, retaliates against the Sangheili where Baro stabs the Spartan with a blamite crystal, detonating and killing him instantly. With the Chief hysterical Baro and Makee retreat Reach City assumingly back to their fleet.
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 a honor bound warrior who lusts for glory, one of Var’s most distinguishing characteristics is his blind left eye. A wound he most likely suffered from a previous conflict, though the origins of this injury remain unknown.[3]
Gallery
Var is disappointed with his subordinate.
