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[[File:Spec_Ops_Lance2.jpg|thumb|A Special Operations Lance on the move.]]
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The Special Operations is a subgroup of the [[Covenant]] [[Special Warfare Group]]. Its personnel are typically dispatched on covert and high-risk operations<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', ''[[The Heretic (Level)]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', ''[[Sacred Icon (Level)]]''</ref>, although they are also seen as part of routine forces on low-risk sentry or defense operations as well.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', ''[[Gravemind (Level)]]''</ref>  
The Special Operations is a subgroup of the [[Covenant]] [[Special Warfare Group]]. Its personnel are typically dispatched on covert and high-risk operations<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Heretic (Level)|The Heretic]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[Sacred Icon (Level)|Sacred Icon]]''</ref>, although they are also seen as part of routine forces on low-risk sentry or defense operations as well.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[Gravemind (Level)|Gravemind]]''</ref>  


== Role ==
== Role ==
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There are a number of different castes and ranks of [[Covenant]] Special Operations personnel. The two races of [[Covenant]] elected for Special Operations duty are [[Sangheili]] and [[Unggoy]]:
There are a number of different castes and ranks of [[Covenant]] Special Operations personnel. The two races of [[Covenant]] elected for Special Operations duty are [[Sangheili]] and [[Unggoy]]:


While [[Special Operations Unggoy]]<ref>'''The Official Halo 2 Strategy Guide''', page 41</ref> are restricted to a single rank due to their lower-caste status, their Sangheili counterparts have several attainable ranks.
While [[Special Operations Unggoy]]<ref>'''The Official Halo 2 Strategy Guide''', ''page 41''</ref> are restricted to a single rank due to their lower-caste status, their Sangheili counterparts have several attainable ranks.


*[[Special Operations Commander of the Covenant]] - The supreme commander of the Special Operations division.
*[[Special Operations Commander of the Covenant]] - The supreme commander of the Special Operations division.
*[[Special Operations Commander]] - The leader of standard SpecOps missions.<ref>'''[[The Official Halo 2 Strategy Guide]]''', page 121</ref>
*[[Special Operations Commander]] - The leader of standard SpecOps missions.<ref>'''[[The Official Halo 2 Strategy Guide]]''', ''page 121''</ref>
*[[Special Operations Officer]] ("Sub-Commander") - The leader of a group within a mission.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', page 210</ref>
*[[Special Operations Officer]] ("Sub-Commander") - The leader of a group within a mission.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 210''</ref>
*[[Special Operations Sangheili]] - Standard SpecOps infantry.<ref>'''The Official Halo 2 Strategy Guide''', page 43</ref>
*[[Special Operations Sangheili]] - Standard SpecOps infantry.<ref>'''The Official Halo 2 Strategy Guide''', ''page 43''</ref>


However, even though Special Operations Sangheili are included in the  Special Operations group, the closely related [[Stealth Sangheili]], who also possess the equipment to facilitate [[Active Camouflage]], though weaker, aren't related to the Covenant Special Operations division.
However, even though Special Operations Sangheili are included in the  Special Operations group, the closely related [[Stealth Sangheili]], who also possess the equipment to facilitate [[Active Camouflage]], though weaker, aren't related to the Covenant Special Operations division.

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The Covenant Special Operations (SpecOps for short) branch of the military is dedicated to the execution of specialized operations.

Introduction

A Special Operations Lance on the move.

The Special Operations is a subgroup of the Covenant Special Warfare Group. Its personnel are typically dispatched on covert and high-risk operations[1][2], although they are also seen as part of routine forces on low-risk sentry or defense operations as well.[3]

Role

Like Human special operations units, Covenant Special Operations soldiers are sent into perilous and dangerous scenarios when the application of rank and file soldiers would not suffice.

Typically, Special Operations soldiers are deployed in Lances of four, typically consisting of two Sangheili -one a Minor, one an Officer- and two Special Operations Grunts accompanying them.

Special Operation Soldiers typically engage in the following types of activities:

  • Sabotaging the enemies installations and supply lines.
  • Missions of assassination.
  • Infiltration and raids.
  • Used in the guarding of top secret and restricted areas, such as the guarding of asteroid K7-49.

Ranks

Special Operation Soldiers being deployed at the Gas Mine above Threshold.

There are a number of different castes and ranks of Covenant Special Operations personnel. The two races of Covenant elected for Special Operations duty are Sangheili and Unggoy:

While Special Operations Unggoy[4] are restricted to a single rank due to their lower-caste status, their Sangheili counterparts have several attainable ranks.

However, even though Special Operations Sangheili are included in the Special Operations group, the closely related Stealth Sangheili, who also possess the equipment to facilitate Active Camouflage, though weaker, aren't related to the Covenant Special Operations division.

Sources

  1. ^ Halo 2, campaign level, The Heretic
  2. ^ Halo 2, campaign level, Sacred Icon
  3. ^ Halo 2, campaign level, Gravemind
  4. ^ The Official Halo 2 Strategy Guide, page 41
  5. ^ The Official Halo 2 Strategy Guide, page 121
  6. ^ Halo: The Flood, page 210
  7. ^ The Official Halo 2 Strategy Guide, page 43

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