Tartarus | |
|---|---|
| Chieftan of the Brutes | |
| Monarchs | Prophet of Truth Prophet of Regret Prophet of Mercy |
| Preceded by | Maccabeus |
| Succeeded by | None (Position Abolished) Atriox (Leader of the Banished) |
Tartarus (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson) is the Chieftain of the Brutes, easily recognized by his white hair, distinctive mohawk, and massive gravity hammer known as the "Fist of Rukt." Rough, arrogant, and disdainful of the Elites, Tartarus is completely dedicated to the Prophets' salvific "Great Journey." Halo: Contact Harvest reveals that Tartarus became Chieftain after killing the former Chieftain, his uncle Maccabeus, and seizing the Chieftain's weapon. Tartarus makes his first appearance in the novel Halo: First Strike, as one of the first Brutes allowed into the chamber of the High Prophet of Truth.