| “ | So sad. He's broken. You'll break too, and soon, you'll meet your end. Say Goodbye. | „ |
| ~ Jega before fighting Master Chief. |
Jega 'Rdomnai, also known as Blademaster, is a minor antagonist in Halo Evolutions: Headhunters, a major antagonist in both Halo Infinite and the novel Halo: The Rubicon Protocol and set to appear as the main antagonist of the upcoming novel, Halo: Edge of Dawn. He is an Elite Blademaster once a member of the Covenant now serving as a high-ranking member of The Banished and an Elite Spartan-Killer who has been killing Spartans in the Installation 07.
He is voiced by Noshir Dalal.
Biography[]
Past[]
Jega 'Rdomnai was born on Sanghelios in February 19, 2490, eventually enlisting in joining the Covenant Empire as a custom for all Sangheili.
Halo Evolutions: Headhunters[]
As a member of the Covenant, he serves as a member of the elite Special Operations unit "Silent Shadow" and a Blademaster. He lost his left arm and left mandibles on a mission, replacing them with robotic prosthetics even though such a thing went against the dogma of the Covenant. Following his injuries, Jega became obsessed within hunting down and exacting revenge on any Spartans he could. Eventually, he became shunned by those within the Covenant.
Before Halo Infinite[]
He would later join The Banished at some point following the downfall of the Covenant. After Atriox went missing in action and Escharum took power, Jega 'Rdomnai became a member of his inner circle. While the Jiralhanae and Sangheili had a long history of prejudice between the two species, Jega soon became one of Escharum's most trusted officers and a close friend of his. He was the first individual recruited by him into the newly formed "Hand of Atriox", special operations group whose purpose was to hunt UNSC SPARTANs.
Halo: The Rubicon Protocol[]
In late April 2560, he killed Spartan Bonita Stone when she was exploring the subterranean Forerunner structures under Outpost Tremonius. On May 14, Jega took part in the Battle of the Beacon Tower where UNSC survivors worked to broadcast the Ring's location to UNSC space. Then, on May 15, when Spartans Theodore Sorel and Vedrana Makovich infiltrated the Banished excavation site at the Conservatory, Jega ambushed the two, with Sorel being wounded by Jega's surprise attack. Makovich urged Sorel to run ahead to locate the monitor of the ring, while she would fend off Jega. Makovich died in the following duel against the Sangheili, while Sorel made a last stand deeper inside the facility, being killed by the Jiralhanae brothers Tovarus and Hyperius.
Halo Infinite[]
Upon discovery that Master Chief Petty Officer John-117 was still alive two weeks later, Escharum sent Jega to spy on the Spartan after the Blademaster was forced to restrain Tremonius. As more Banished members fell to the Spartan, Escharum ordered Jega to bring John-117 to him alive while Jega noted with concern his friend's worsening terminal illness.
Jega attacked and kidnapped Fernando Esparza in order to bait the Master Chief into storming the House of Reckoning after he and the Weapon disabled the Reformation spires. Witnessing Escharum smash a holotable in a fit of rage, Jega asked Escharum if there was a problem and he stated that he was losing patience with the Harbinger and demanded that Jega tell him that his mission was a success. Jega simply stated that the Master Chief will come to them and revealed that he had captured Fernando Esparza, much to Escharum's delight. Escharum ordered Jega to keep Esparza alive, but to have his fun as he deserved it. Escharum laughed as he watched Jega drag Esparza away. Jega interrogated and tortured Esparza.
Jega preparing to fight the Master Chief
After the Master Chief finally arrived at the House of Reckoning, Jega confronted him in a transport docked in the arena on the third level, using Esparza's holorecorder to lure the Master Chief in and trap him. Despite using his active camouflage extensively, Jega was ultimately defeated by the Master Chief, although he was unable to confirm his death as his body disappeared without a trace. After his friend's supposed death, Escharum informed the Master Chief that Jega had wanted to kill Esparza, but Escharum had promised him a sweeter prize or a warrior's death instead.
Personality[]
Jega 'Rdomnai is a relentless killer who revels in not only hunting and slaughtering his enemies, but torturing them as well. His bloodlust and viciousness is extreme, even by Sangheili standards, and his need to kill outweighs any sort of warrior's honor. After being severely wounded in battle, he clung to life and rebuilt his body using forbidden cybernetics. That the rest of Sangheili society has shunned him for this sacrilege is of little concern to him. Ironically, after leaving the Covenant and joining the Banished, Jega became close friends with Escharum, despite the animosity between their two peoples.
Quotes[]
| “ | It is over, demon. Darkness has found you. | „ |
| ~ Jega confronting Bonita Stone |
| “ | Take your last breath, Spartan, and behold your tomb. | „ |
| ~ Jega after killing Bonita Stone |
| “ | I am near, Spartan. I am near. | „ |
| ~ Jega to Theodore Sorel |
| “ | You were about to die screaming. | „ |
| ~ Jega to Vedrana Makovich |
| “ | JEGA: The scent grows stronger. ESCHARUM: I need something of you, old friend. JEGA: Anything. ESCHARUM: Bring me the Master Chief. Alive. |
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| ~ Jega concerned about Escharum's health while receiving orders. |
| “ | JEGA: Problem? ESCHARUM: I am losing patience with her. Please, tell me your mission was a success. JEGA: He will come to us. ESCHARUM: Are you sure? Keep him alive. But have your fun. You have earned it. |
„ |
| ~ Jega revealing he captured Fernando to lure Master Chief instead. |
| “ | It's over. | „ |
| ~ Jega taunting the Master Chief in-game |
| “ | The other Spartans died in disgrace... as will you. | „ |
| ~ Jega taunting the Master Chief in-game. |
| “ | Where are you, prey? | „ |
| ~ Jega when searching for Master Chief in-game. |
| “ | You are near, human. | „ |
| ~ Jega when Master Chief is near him in-game. |
| “ | My greatest kill. | „ |
| ~ Jega if he kills Master Chief in-game. |
| “ | Yes. Run, little demon. | „ |
| ~ Jega using the same line from Atriox in-game. |
| “ | You will never find me. | „ |
| ~ Jega taunting Master chief in-game. |
Trivia[]
- Jega is one of the only antagonists with no achievement tied to his defeat.
- Jega's body cloaks upon his apparent death, a behavior not seen with any other active camouflage user in the game.
External Link[]
- Jega 'Rdomnai on the Halo Alpha Wiki
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