Image shows the Arbiter (on the left) and Master Chief (on the right) in "Halo 3". Bungie Inc. It's rarely used, but his real name is actually Thel 'Vadam.

Also known as Thel ‘Vadam, he’s been a fan-favourite since 2004’s Halo 2 (Pic: 343 Industries via Halopedia) Some fans suspect that the Arbiter may make a return in Halo Infinite, judging by ...

One of the most requested characters to have their story finished or highlighted in another Halo game is the Arbiter Thel Vadam.Following the end of the Covenant War, Arbiter was thrust into a ...

The latest vid features what is presumably in-engine footage from that remastered second adventure, focusing on Arbiter Thel 'Vadam, the former Covenant Elite turned Master Chief ally voiced by Keith ...

Thel’ Vadam — the Arbiter’s real name — recalls the time he spent with the Master Chief, beginning with the events of Halo 2 and the Covenant High Council branding him as a heretic.

The Arbiter (Thel 'Vadam to his friends), was last seen at the end of Halo 5 with Master Chief, but it wasn’t exactly the reunion fans were looking for.

What is there to say about the Halo franchise which hasn't been covered? Definitely deserving of ranking high amongst the very best that videogames have to offer, Bungie's initial trio of first ...

Instead of being executed, the Hierarchs made Thel the new Arbiter, cutting his full name down to “Thel ‘Vadam,” branding him with a mark of shame, and giving him the sacred armor.

After all, he seems to fill a similar role to Thel ‘Vadam, the video game character better known as the Arbiter. First introduced in Halo 2, ...

Although he is Arbiter by the time Master Chief meets him, Thel ‘Vadam has quite the backstory behind him. A worthy general, he spent some time as the Sanghelli’s Supreme Commander.