For a video exploring the Arbiter's humanity, you completely neglect to mention the fact that bungie originally gave Arbiter a "holy" Muslim name, "darvesh" (درویش‎, or "dervish") until it was changed by a MS Market analyst supposedly due to concerns of a potential US-vs-Islam allegory. In Islam, a darvesh is a spitiual guide who helps others reach "God" and are characterized by their extreme poverty and abstinence from worldly pleasures, so personally, I'd say that name would have suited the character perfectly.

I originally Hated being forced to play as the Enemy. But now, I'm glad to see the Covenant's side of the war. And the thoughts of one of our greatest Brothers in arms.

Daaaaaaaaaaaamn son that was a good deep dive. The details in the OG H2 Gravemind cutscene compared to the H2A one are things I'd never really have picked up on, good catch!

I've always loved the irony of his character, he is supposed to be the Alien Enemy, but out of all the characters he is the one that feels the most human.

I feel like Arby really got shafted in Halo 3. His story was pushed aside in favour of Chief's and he basically just spent most of the game as a sidekick. The only time he got to shine was when we killed Truth and at the ending memorial. It would have been great if he had his own missions so we could see more of his character development. Instead he pretty much just followed Chief around 90% of the time giving commentary.

The Arbiter stating “That makes two of us” isn’t supposed to be seen as a “retort to the ship master,” the Arbiter is simply telling the ship master that him too doesn’t even care about his own life anymore; he’s agreeing with the ship master that his life is worthless.

You don't Nerf the Arbiter,The Arbiter Nerfs you

I'm sorry to hear about your crisis in faith. I completely understand what you're going through, and know that it is a very tough thing. The big, organized religions of the world are corrupted by greed and lust for power, much how the Prophets in Halo are portrayed. I would just like to tell you that there is a better way. The Christian faith was never meant to be a religion. It was meant to be a relationship. A relationship between God and man, and between fellow men. If you wish to pursue God, to know that He is who He says He is, just ask Him to reveal Himself. I recommend a group called Calvary Chapel; an international group of ordinary people who practice the Word as it is meant to be. I don't know if you'll ever read this, but someone will. Ask, and you shall find.

Thel 'Vadam.... what can I say? It may sound corny but there are two people I wish I could be like in this world: My Father and the Arbiter. I was blind and obediant as a youth, always following my abusive mother's orders or the commands of others. I was damn good at being the stooge, but as I grew up and played Halo 2 I noticed parallels. I felt connected to Thel. Sure Chief is cool and All, but the Arbiter? Good Lord I would follow his story for all eternity. To this very day I do what I can to have his modern morals and abilities. I carry him as a moral compass. To me Thel 'Vadam is a true hero. I eagerly await your future videos Taras.

Ah I'm sorry. But keep your faith strong unless you want to change your religion! Best of luck

"Impossible to take down"

I actually believe that Rtas was impressed with Arbiter's response to his assertion that Rtas's elites mattered more than Arbiter's life.

"When you looked into Late Night Gaming's feed and saw that he uploaded a new video, were you blinded by it's majesty?"

Dude. Your presentation is just unbelievably good.

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I remember in one of the Halo 2 Anniversary Terminals, the original Arbiter was the highest ranking Sangheli. That Arbiter was the best of the best. A warrior ruler. Then one of them committed "heresy." Challenged the Profits. The Profits manipulated the Arbiter of old and all of Sanghelios. That's how I see it. Thel Vadam made being the Arbiter the leading role once again.

Remember, sharing these kinds of essay type videos helps a lot with the channel<3 I enjoy making them and I enjoy sparking discussion. I cant thank you all enough

Me, playing H2 at 10 years old: "Ugh, another mission as the elite"

i dont think he was trying to hide the mark, i think it hurt like hell lol

Im currently working the followup to this video! Really happy Y'all enjoyed it<3