Sangheili Mercenary: Difference between revisions

{{disambig header|the standard low-ranking Sangheili used by the Banished|the standard low-ranking Sangheili used by the [[Covenant]]|Sangheili Minor}}

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{{Quote|I have become estranged from my family, who even after the truth has come to light, refuse to fully renounce [[Covenant religion|the ancient doctrines]] I have brought [[Sangheili#Culture|shame]] upon our name by offering up my blade alongside [[Enduring Conviction|my brothers]]...for hire.|[[Orda Val 'Saham]]{{Ref/Game|HW2|Phoenix Log#Banished|Phoenix Log – Banished – "The Blinded"}}}}

'''Sangheili Mercenaries''' are the standard low ranking [[Sangheili]] mercenaries working for the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p455}} While all Banished Sangheili are mercenaries in general, higher ranking mercenaries can hold roles such as [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Honor Guard]],{{Ref/Game|Id=HW2HonorGuard|Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare|Quote=An Honor Guard's cloaking ability could prove useful to us. Get ready to earn your keep, '''mercenary'''!|Quotee=[[Voridus]]}} or [[Shipmaster]] as [[Let 'Volir]] did.{{Ref/Game|Id=HW2PL|Halo Wars 2|[[Phoenix Logs]]: [[Phoenix Logs/Leaders/Shipmaster Let 'Volir|Shipmaster Let 'Volir]]}}

While many [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili-Jiralhanae war|continued]] to battle the [[Jiralhanae]] following the [[Great Schism]] and the fall of the Covenant,{{Ref/Film|Id=The Return|EvoMC|Story=[[The Return#Motion Comic|The Return]]}}{{Ref/Comic|TFS|Story=Hunting Party|Quote=Now we have but one aim... the slaughter of beasts.}} there were Sangheili who were persuaded by [[Atriox]] to work for the [[Banished]], as he claimed to have no complicity with [[Tartarus]] and the other Jiralhanae who had [[Great Schism|betrayed and massacred]] their kind and offered power and sport for those who would join the Banished.{{Ref/Comic|TFS|Story=Hunting Party}} As such, many Sangheili have joined the Banished as mercenaries, some of which used their earnings of military resources to fight out disputes with other Sangheili kin on their [[Sangheili colonies|homeworlds]].{{Ref/Book|Id=H:OSFM3|OSFM|Page=161}} Joining the Banished was frowned upon in Sangheili culture, [[Let 'Volir]]'s name was notably forever tarnished for working for Atriox.{{Ref/Game|HW2|Phoenix Log#Banished|Phoenix Log – Banished - Shipmaster Let 'Volir}}

Many standard Sangheili Mercenaries fought for the Banished during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].{{Ref/Generic|[[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere]]}} They came from the mercenary Sangheili clans of the [[Warriors of Malaston]], [[Valorguards of the Chosen]], [[Bloodbrave Guardians of Suban]], and [[Kaepra's Grief]]. In addition, [[Chak 'Lok]] brought several [[Sangheili Ultra]] mercenaries into the fold.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22p455|Enc22|Page=455}}

Sangheili Mercenaries are issued a blue colored version of the [[Sangheili harness]], akin to the [[Combat harness]] used by the Covenant's [[Sangheili Minor]]. They are always equipped with [[plasma grenade]]s, and almost always wield the {{Pattern|Erudo'ma'keth|pulse carbine}}, though they often arm themselves with better weapons found on the battlefield. They are also the species and rank most commonly found piloting [[Riuctda Workshop Ghost|Ghosts]], [[Kaelum Workshop Banshee|Banshees]], and [[Eklon'Dal Workshop Wraith|Wraiths]].

They are fast at moving and good shots, especially with the homing capabilities of the Pulse Carbine, and prefer to fire and throw grenades while on the run. However, they can be impatient, and will jump out of cover to pursue the player if he doesn't engage them on their terms, especially if out of allies. These characteristics also apply to their driving patterns; while they usually hang back, they will come searching if the player stays hidden. Mercenaries favor agility and have a tendency to [[Armor abilities/Reach|evade]] shots making them harder to hit.

File:HINF Elite.png|Promotional image of a Sangheili Mercenary.