Autel 'Vadam (AAO)

Autel 'Vadam is the son of the Arbiter Thel 'Vadam. His first appearance will be in the story Emergence. He will also be the protagonist of the upcoming story The Darkest Hour.

When Fleet Master Rtas 'Vadum found SPARTAN-116 in space, Autel 'Vadam was assumed to be on board the Shadow of Intent, although he was never seen on board.

Reach
Autel was with Thel when the Cessation arrived at the rebuilt planet Reach. He had hurriedly returned to the Sangheili camp established there to warn the other Elites.

When the Spartans, Cephaus, and a Special Operations unit scouted out Reach's surface, Autel accompanied them. They had come across a group of Covenant Loyalists led by the Brute Chieftain Othrys, and had a massive battle. Autel survived, and watched as Thel killed Othrys.

After the death of Oberion the Great, Autel went with Thel and SPARTAN-116 to the downed Cessation to destroy it, and succeeded in overloading its core. He then returned to the Shadow of Intent with Thel.

Appearance and Personality
At Autel's first appearance on Reach, he was described as being "pale-skinned". When Othrys saw Autel, he had mentioned him stopping a schism, which took place in the story The Darkest Hour.

Autel is very quiet. While other Elites may taunt their enemies and gloat, he would merely remain silent. This differs from Thel's personality in the canon novel Halo: The Cole Protocol. He is very disciplined and an excellent soldier. Autel is also very obedient, and honourable. More will be known about him in The Darkest Hour.