Wyrda 'Vadum

Summary
Wyrda 'Vadum, like all Sangheili Emperors in the Republic, were born into power, due to his direct relation to Rtas 'Vadum, the founder of the Republic. However, unlike many of his counterparts both before and long after, his actions earned him his position. Tall, strong, and borderline tactically invincible, Wyrda truly earned the name of his ancestor, Wyrda Sol 'Watdumee.

Early Life
Wyrda was born into power, and by the day of his birth, was the heir apparent to Okka 'Vadum, a rather less loved Emperor. However, Orka was old, and not in good health, so his time was short. All of Wyrda's time was spent studying and training in combat to take his position as Emperor. However, this suited Wyrda fine, as he was completely taken with Sangheili history. He was especially interested in the era of the Covenant, though his tutors did not approve. One of his most favorite events in history lessons was the Grunt Rebellion, and the Arbiter that led them. He researched deeper into this Wyrda Sol 'Watdumee, to find out who he was and why he was given the "honor" of fighting for the Covenant. That was when he discovered he was directly related to the ancient Arbiter; he was ecstatic.

Swearing In
By the age of 11, Wyrda had become a rather well-learned individual, even for the notoriously intelligent Sangheili. He had researched his ancestors inside and out, and learned nearly every event of Sangheili history, from beginning to the present. He was proud to be called descendant of them, but rather humbled at their great achievements. He became determined to prove he was just as great as they were, if not better.

He got his chance, as at that year, Orkka finally gave in to disease. Wyrda became the new Emperor of a Republic spanning over 50 systems. While economically, they prospered, they no longer even had enough soldiers for it to be called a military. Wyrda was worried by this, as any potential enemies could run roughshod over them. He was determined to make his people safer. He issued a decree that the Sangheili military must have a minimum of 20,000 volunteers working at any given time. While few decidedly liked the new Emperor, they decided to humor him, and the exact quota of volunteers was filled.

Less than a year later, a fleet of Human Rebels blasted their way into the home system, annihilating the weak Security Ships, and laid seige to Sangheilios. It was the perfect storm: proving to the Sangheili that they needed protection, and the perfect opportunity for Wyrda to prove himself as a Commander. With only a fleet of Five Frigates, Wyrda entered space to meet the twenty-some Pirate Frigates, Destroyers, and other small ships. Wyrda gave orders as if he had been giving them all his life, his fleet efforlessly dodging the potshots of the pirates, and returning the fire tenfold. The fleet was destroyed, and 'Vadum was hailed as a hero.

Keeping the Peace
After police began reporting that their Plasma Rifles were rather innefective against the armor of enemies, Wyrda decided to update the Sangheili's arsenal. Working with a group of engineers, Wyrda developed a new Plasma Rifle that shot small metal slugs coated in superheated plasma. And as an added feature, and a homage to his ancestor, Wyrda attached a Plasma Grenade launched to the side of the rifle. The new weapon was known simply as the Plasma Rifle Mk. II, and instantly became the staple of the Sangheili military's infantry.

Over the next few years, the Republic truly prospered. However, when the rich get richer, the poor get poorer...