Thel 'Vadam (ZOD)

"I offer not words, but actions and promises. When I tell you that any who wrongfully cling to the Prophet's lies will perish by my blade, I intend to act on it. For I am a warrior, and any of those who believe otherwise can attempt my assassination. I welcome those with the courage to do so."

- Thel 'Vadam.

Arbiter Thel 'Vadam, formally Thel 'Vadamee before, was a legendary fleet commander and soldier who would go on to found the. Widely regarded as a human-lover by his people, 'Vadam was a gifted swordsman and politician whose revolutionary ideals and focus on awarding individual talent have earned him many friends and enemies.

Raised within the on, 'Vadam was always destined to become a great leader. Enrolling into the Covenant military once he came of age, he would quickly rise through the ranks to become one of the youngest and  in the  history. 'Vadam would briefly retire to administrate his state, surviving a number of attempts on his life before rejoining the military. Earning the favour of the, he would compete with and ultimately replace Xytan 'Jar Wattinree as commander of the Covenant's war effort, winning dozens of major battles in the Covenant's name.

Unfortunately, 'Vadam would make a deadly mistake over his mishandling at. Stripped of his rank and made an, he would uncover the truth about the Covenant's beliefs, fracturing the Covenant within the. He was instrumental in forming an alliance with humanity, which ultimately brought about the end of the war. Despite his attempts to unify the, he would be forced into a among not only his people, but with virtually every other  in existence.