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A ''' | 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 Elite|Ultra]]. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
The responsibilities and purposes of a | 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 | The violent nature of the Elite society likely demands that legions should be capable of engaging in varied forms of combat. | ||
===Warrior | ===Warrior crèche=== | ||
A '' | 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]] [[Covenant fleet|fleet]]s should any ground actions be needed.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 350''</ref> | ||
==Known | ==Known legions== | ||
===Combat | ===Combat legions=== | ||
*[[Dn'end Legion]] | *[[Dn'end Legion]] | ||
===Warrior | ===Warrior crèches=== | ||
*[[N'Noro Warrior Crèche]] | *[[N'Noro Warrior Crèche]] | ||
*[[E'Toro Warrior Crèche]] | *[[E'Toro Warrior Crèche]] | ||
*[[R'Lan Warrior Crèche]] | *[[R'Lan Warrior Crèche]] | ||
==Historical | ==Historical references== | ||
The term ''' | 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, the equivalent of large [[Wikipedia:Regiment|regiments]] or [[Wikipedia:Brigade|brigades]] in the [[UNSC Army]] and [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]].<ref>[[Wikipedia:Roman Legion|Wikipedia: Roman Legion]]</ref><ref>[http://www.unrv.com/military/legion.php '''URNV History''' - Organization of the Roman Imperial Legion]</ref> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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<references/> | <references/> | ||
==Related | ==Related links== | ||
*[[Lance]] | *[[Lance]] | ||
*[[File]] | *[[File]] | ||
[[Category:Covenant Military Units]] | [[Category:Covenant Military Units]] | ||
Revision as of 13:28, February 7, 2012
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, the equivalent of large regiments or brigades in the UNSC Army and Marine Corps.[3][4]
List of appearances
- Halo: Ghosts of Onyx (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 190
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 350
- ^ Wikipedia: Roman Legion
- ^ URNV History - Organization of the Roman Imperial Legion
