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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
The responsibilities and purposes of a Legion seem to vary. They are capable of performing tasks ranging from bridge-crew on starships to ground combat.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', | The responsibilities and purposes of a Legion seem to vary. They are capable of performing tasks ranging from bridge-crew on starships to ground combat.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', page 190</ref> | ||
The violent nature of the [[Elite]] society likely demands that Legions should be capable of engaging in varied forms of combat. | The violent nature of the [[Elite]] society likely demands that Legions should be capable of engaging in varied forms of combat. | ||
===Warrior Crèche=== | ===Warrior Crèche=== | ||
A ''Warrior Crèche'' is likely a type of Legion where newer warriors hone their combat skills before being assigned to a regular legion. Warrior crèches seem to be specifically used for ground combat, and are carried aboard [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Fleet]]s should any ground actions be needed. <ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', | A ''Warrior Crèche'' is likely a type of Legion where newer warriors hone their combat skills before being assigned to a regular legion. Warrior crèches seem to be specifically used for ground combat, and are carried aboard [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Fleet]]s should any ground actions be needed. <ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', page 350</ref> | ||
==Known Legions== | ==Known Legions== | ||
Revision as of 22:45, August 17, 2010
A Legion is a division of Sangheili warriors. A Legion is usually led by a high ranking officer, such as a Zealot or an Ultra.
Background
The responsibilities and purposes of a Legion seem to vary. They are capable of performing tasks ranging from bridge-crew on starships to ground combat.[1]
The violent nature of the Elite society likely demands that Legions should be capable of engaging in varied forms of combat.
Warrior Crèche
A Warrior Crèche is likely a type of Legion where newer warriors hone their combat skills before being assigned to a regular legion. Warrior crèches seem to be specifically used for ground combat, and are carried aboard Covenant Fleets should any ground actions be needed. [2]
Known Legions
Combat Legions
Warrior Crèches
Historical References
- The term Legion was originally used to describe an infantry unit in Ancient Rome; the general size of these units fluctuated during the military history of the Roman Empire between approximately 4500 and 5200 soldiers.[3][4]
