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Since its inception, the [[Covenant]] maintained a pervasive '''military force''' which it used to carry out the [[Hierarchs]]' will throughout the Covenant's vast empire. Rather than being a singular organization, the Covenant's military forces were a collection of organizations under the oversight of various political bodies, which in turn carried out the edicts of the [[High Council]].{{Ref/Book|Id=fb|Halo: Fleet Battles core rulebook|Page=7}} The [[Sangheili]] originally served as the leadership caste for the Covenant's various armed forces, until they were replaced by the [[Jiralhanae]] during the [[Great Schism]].<ref name="wp cov">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/covenant '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Covenant'']</ref> The Covenant military fell alongside its empire at the [[Battle of the Citadel]].
Since its inception, the [[Covenant]] maintained a pervasive '''military force''' which it used to carry out the [[Hierarchs]]' will throughout the Covenant's vast empire. Rather than being a singular organization, the Covenant's military forces were a collection of organizations under the oversight of various political bodies, which in turn carried out the edicts of the [[High Council]].<ref name="fb">'''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''', ''Core Rulebook - page 7''</ref> The [[Sangheili]] originally served as the leadership caste for the Covenant's various armed forces, until they were replaced by the [[Jiralhanae]] during the [[Great Schism]].<ref name="wp cov">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/covenant '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Covenant'']</ref> The Covenant military fell alongside its empire at the [[Battle of the Citadel]].


The defunct Covenant's various newly formed [[Covenant remnants|remnant factions]] have scavenged assets of the fallen military to utilize, as well as recruitment of its former soldiers.
The defunct Covenant's various newly formed [[Covenant remnants|remnant factions]] have scavenged assets of the fallen military to utilize, as well as recruitment of its former soldiers.
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=== Military organization ===
=== Military organization ===
[[File:HW X06Covenant.jpg|300px|thumb|The Sangheili were originally the commanders of the Covenant military.]]
[[File:HW Covenant render logoles.png|300px|thumb|right|The Sangheili were originally the commanders of the Covenant military.]]
The Covenant military was heavily naval-oriented, with [[Covenant fleet|fleets]] ranging from small [[battle group]]s to entire armadas serving as the basic unit of organization. These fleets appeared to be under the direct authority of a given ministry,{{Ref/Reuse|evg1}} and there was seemingly no meaningful distinction between service branches, such as the human notions of a dedicated "navy" and "army"; for example, field officers, including [[Sangheili General]]s, could command ground operations as well as starships,<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref> while Sangheili pilots would often see their [[starfighter]]s as tools to acclaim enough personal glory to be permitted to join those chosen warriors on the ground.<ref name="strikecraft">'''Halo: Warfleet''', ''p.58-59''</ref> Individual fleets operated a number of task-based groups, including the ground-oriented Occupational Forces<ref name="evg57">'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 57''</ref> and the [[Special Warfare Group]], which contained the [[Special Operations|Special Operations Division]].{{Ref/Reuse|evg1}}
The Covenant military was heavily naval-oriented, with [[Covenant fleet|fleets]] ranging from small [[battle group]]s to entire armadas serving as the basic unit of organization. These fleets appeared to be under the direct authority of a given ministry,{{Ref/Reuse|evg1}} and there was seemingly no meaningful distinction between service branches, such as the human notions of a dedicated "navy" and "army"; for example, field officers, including [[Sangheili General]]s, could command ground operations as well as starships,<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref> while Sangheili pilots would often see their [[starfighter]]s as tools to acclaim enough personal glory to be permitted to join those chosen warriors on the ground.<ref name="strikecraft">'''Halo: Warfleet''', ''p.58-59''</ref> Individual fleets operated a number of task-based groups, including the ground-oriented Occupational Forces<ref name="evg57">'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 57''</ref> and the [[Special Warfare Group]], which contained the [[Special Operations|Special Operations Division]].{{Ref/Reuse|evg1}}


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The Covenant military was organized based on the Covenant's caste system. The officer corps was primarily staffed by [[Sangheili]], though the Great Schism saw the Sangheili removed from this position and largely replaced with the [[Jiralhanae]].<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3plasmarifle '''Bungie.net''': ''Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle'']</ref> while the [[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-Yar]] generally filled menial or infantry roles. Ranks were denoted by the color, type of armor and accessories worn for [[Sangheili]], [[Jiralhanae]] and [[Unggoy]]; different ranks of Kig-Yar would also be distinguished by the color of their [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|shield gauntlets]].
The Covenant military was organized based on the Covenant's caste system. The officer corps was primarily staffed by [[Sangheili]], though the Great Schism saw the Sangheili removed from this position and largely replaced with the [[Jiralhanae]].<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3plasmarifle '''Bungie.net''': ''Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle'']</ref> while the [[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-Yar]] generally filled menial or infantry roles. Ranks were denoted by the color, type of armor and accessories worn for [[Sangheili]], [[Jiralhanae]] and [[Unggoy]]; different ranks of Kig-Yar would also be distinguished by the color of their [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|shield gauntlets]].


The smallest organizational unit of the Covenant military was [[file]], typically consisting of cannon fodder [[Unggoy]]. A [[lance]] was a small unit of Unggoy commanded by a low-ranked Sangheili (later [[Jiralhanae]]), a rough equivalent to a UNSC [[fireteam]]. Jiralhanae were also organized into the tribal [[pack]]s traditional of their society. Large numbers of these units comprised [[legion]]s, which were organized into task-based groups within their respective naval fleets. Legions encompassed all Covenant warriors and vehicles in a specific region. Cruisers typically held two or more legions on board.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22p239|Enc22|Page=239}} A subset of legions led by young warriors were called warrior crèches and carried within fleets as well.{{Ref/Novel|GoO|Chapter=38}}
The smallest organizational unit of the Covenant military was [[file]], typically consisting of cannon fodder [[Unggoy]]. A [[lance]] was a small unit of Unggoy commanded by a low-ranked Sangheili (later [[Jiralhanae]]), a rough equivalent to a UNSC [[fireteam]]. Jiralhanae were also organized into the tribal [[pack]]s traditional of their society. Large numbers of these units comprised [[legion]]s, which were organized into task-based groups within their respective naval fleets.


===Species===
===Species===
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[[Jiralhanae Captain Ultra|Captain Ultra]]
[[Jiralhanae Captain Ultra|Captain Ultra]]
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|[[Kig-Yar Zealot|Zealot]]
|[[Skirmisher Champion|Champion]]
|[[Skirmisher Champion|Champion]]
|[[Yanme'e Ultra|Ultra]]<br>
|[[Yanme'e Ultra|Ultra]]<br>
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==Military assets==
==Military assets==
[[File:DeliverHope - CCSHangar.png|300px|thumb|[[Phantom]]s, [[Banshee]]s, and infantry gathered in the [[hangar bay]] of a {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}.]]
[[File:DeliverHope - CCSHangar.png|300px|thumb|right|[[Phantom]]s, [[Banshee]]s, and infantry gathered in the [[hangar bay]] of a [[CCS-class battlecruiser]].]]
The Covenant military maintained a vast array of military equipment, [[:Category:Covenant vehicles|vehicles]] and [[Covenant#Weaponry|weaponry]], most of which fell into the hands of its [[Covenant remnants|remnant factions]] after the hegemony's fragmentation.  
The Covenant military maintained a vast array of military equipment, [[:Category:Covenant vehicles|vehicles]] and [[Covenant#Weaponry|weaponry]], most of which fell into the hands of its [[Covenant remnants|remnant factions]] after the hegemony's fragmentation.  


The [[Type-25 plasma pistol]] was generally issued to the smaller species, such as the [[Unggoy]], [[Kig-Yar]] and [[Yanme'e]], although [[Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae]] occasionally used them as sidearms. [[Type-33 needler]]s were issued to many of the species within the Covenant military; it was most commonly used by Unggoy and Yanme'e, although Kig-Yar, Sangheili and Jiralhanae sometimes used them. The {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} was the primary weapon of the Covenant's officer corps. Generally wielded by Sangheili, the plasma rifle was infrequently used by higher ranks of the lower caste species. {{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}}s were also used by many Sangheili, as well as Jiralhanae shock troops. [[Mgalekgolo]] troops used [[assault cannon]]s built directly into their armor.  
The [[Type-25 plasma pistol]] was generally issued to the smaller species, such as the [[Unggoy]], [[Kig-Yar]] and [[Yanme'e]], although [[Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae]] occasionally used them as sidearms. [[Type-33 needler]]s were issued to many of the species within the Covenant military; it was most commonly used by Unggoy and Yanme'e, although Kig-Yar, Sangheili and Jiralhanae sometimes used them. The {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} was the primary weapon of the Covenant's officer corps. Generally wielded by Sangheili, the plasma rifle was infrequently used by higher ranks of the lower caste species. {{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}}s were also used by many Sangheili, as well as Jiralhanae shock troops. [[Mgalekgolo]] troops used [[assault cannon]]s built directly into their armor.  


Marksmen within the Covenant military were most often issued {{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}}s, although {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}}s also saw some use. Higher ranking Sangheili in the military were often equipped with explosive weaponry such as {{Pattern|Elo'Nakada|concussion rifle}}s and {{Pattern|Kopasa'mada|plasma launcher}}s. The {{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}} was employed as an anti-armor weapon, although it also saw use against infantry. Covenant snipers were normally equipped with {{Pattern|Zubo|beam rifle}}s and later, {{Pattern|Sulok|beam rifle}}s. Many opted to use {{Pattern|M'tara|focus rifle}}s for ranged suppression. The standard grenade of the Covenant military was the {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}.
Marksmen within the Covenant military were most often issued {{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}}s, although {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}}s also saw some use. Higher ranking Sangheili in the military were often equipped with explosive weaponry such as [[Type-50 concussion rifle]]s and {{Pattern|Kopasa'mada|plasma launcher}}s. The {{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}} was employed as an anti-armor weapon, although it also saw use against infantry. Covenant snipers were normally equipped with {{Pattern|Zubo|beam rifle}}s and later, {{Pattern|Sulok|beam rifle}}s. Many opted to use {{Pattern|M'tara|focus rifle}}s for ranged suppression. The standard grenade of the Covenant military was the {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}.


The Covenant military fielded a wide array of melee-based weaponry. In contrast to [[UNSC]] soldiers, who generally used melee weapons as a last resort, the Covenant used melee weapons far more readily. The Sangheili and Jiralhanae in particular preferred to get in close to enemies, using their superior physical strength and impressive melee armaments to their advantage. The [[Type-1 energy sword]] was commonly seen in the hands of higher-ranking Sangheili. Jiralhanae often employed their [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]]s for close quarters combat. In addition, soldiers of the Covenant also used energy-based [[Energy cutlass|cutlasses]], [[Energy lance|lances]] and [[Energy garrote|garrotes]].
The Covenant military fielded a wide array of melee-based weaponry. In contrast to [[UNSC]] soldiers, who generally used melee weapons as a last resort, the Covenant used melee weapons far more readily. The Sangheili and Jiralhanae in particular preferred to get in close to enemies, using their superior physical strength and impressive melee armaments to their advantage. The [[Type-1 energy sword]] was commonly seen in the hands of higher-ranking Sangheili. Jiralhanae often employed their [[Type-2 gravity hammer]]s for close quarters combat. In addition, soldiers of the Covenant also used energy-based [[Energy cutlass|cutlasses]], [[Energy lance|lances]] and [[Energy garrote|garrotes]].


The Covenant military also employed a vast range of stationary plasma cannons. The {{Pattern|Shepsu|plasma cannon}} was used for suppression fire for much of the [[Human-Covenant War]], before being phased out in favor of the {{Pattern|Pek|plasma cannon}} which performed in much the same way. The [[Shade]] stationary guns were used for static defence and heavy suppression. The {{Pattern|Rizsheda|Shade}} was the most commonly used model, although the [[Eeo'Pimu-pattern Shade|Type-27]] and [[Mamua'uda-pattern Shade|Type-29]] variant also saw prodigious use.
The Covenant military also employed a vast range of stationary plasma cannons. The {{Pattern|Shepsu|plasma cannon}} was used for suppression fire for much of the [[Human-Covenant War]], before being phased out in favor of the {{Pattern|Pek|plasma cannon}} which performed in much the same way. The [[Shade]] stationary guns were used for static defence and heavy suppression. The [[Type-26 Shade]] was the most commonly used model, although the [[Type-27 Shade|Type-27]] and [[Type-29 Shade|Type-29]] variant also saw prodigious use.


The Jiralhanae also had their own array of fearsome weaponry. These became far more frequently used once the Jiralhanae were made the leading members of the Covenant military. The [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker]] was the standard weapon of the lower ranking Jiralhanae, along with their [[Kewu R'shi'k-pattern plasma rifle|own version]] of the Type-25 plasma rifle. Higher ranked Jiralhanae were most often equipped with [[Type-25 Brute Shot]]s. [[Type-52 Mauler]]s were often used by Jiralhanae [[Jiralhanae Stalker|stealth operatives]]. The Jiralhanae also fielded their own types of grenades - the [[Type-2 spike grenade]]s and [[Orgudam Workshop firebomb]] saw widespread usage towards the end of the Human-Covenant War. Jiralhanae officers sometimes carried their own [[Jiralhanae combat knife|combat knives]].
The Jiralhanae also had their own array of fearsome weaponry. These became far more frequently used once the Jiralhanae were made the leading members of the Covenant military. The [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker]] was the standard weapon of the lower ranking Jiralhanae, along with their [[Type-25 Brute Plasma Rifle|own version]] of the Type-25 plasma rifle. Higher ranked Jiralhanae were most often equipped with [[Type-25 Brute Shot]]s. [[Type-52 Mauler]]s were often used by Jiralhanae [[Jiralhanae Stalker|stealth operatives]]. The Jiralhanae also fielded their own types of grenades - the [[Type-2 spike grenade]]s and [[Orgudam Workshop firebomb]] saw widespread usage towards the end of the Human-Covenant War. Jiralhanae officers sometimes carried their own [[Jiralhanae combat knife|combat knives]].


The Covenant military also boasted an impressive number of vehicles. {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}}s were used for reconnaissance and rapid attack roles. The {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}} was the standard tank - used as the standard armored ground vehicle, it was very effective in anti-armor and anti-infanty roles. The Covenant military used the {{Pattern|Ogab'd|anti-aircraft Wraith}} against hostile aircraft. The {{Pattern|Rizvum|Revenant}} was used as mobile artillery support for infantry, while the {{Pattern|Wuzum|Spectre}} was used more for mobile suppression fire and troop transportation. Infrequently used, the {{Pattern|Ruwaa|Shadow}} provided troop and light vehicle transportation in areas inaccessible to dropships. Jiralhanae vehicles included the [[Barukaza Workshop Chopper]] and the [[Qavardu Workshop Prowler]].  
The Covenant military also boasted an impressive number of vehicles. [[Type-32 Ghost]]s were used for reconnaissance and rapid attack roles. The [[Type-26 Wraith]] was the standard tank - used as the standard armored ground vehicle, it was very effective in anti-armor and anti-infanty roles. The Covenant military used the {{Pattern|Ogab'd|anti-aircraft Wraith}} against hostile aircraft. The {{Pattern|Rizvum|Revenant}} was used as mobile artillery support for infantry, while the {{Pattern|Wuzum|Spectre}} was used more for mobile suppression fire and troop transportation. Infrequently used, the {{Pattern|Ruwaa|Shadow}} provided troop and light vehicle transportation in areas inaccessible to dropships. Jiralhanae vehicles included the [[Type-25 Chopper]] and the [[Qavardu Workshop Prowler]].  


A range of excavation platforms were repurposed by the Covenant military during the war against humanity. The {{Pattern|Shua'ee|Locust}} and the far larger [[Scarab]] platforms were used in combative roles against enemies of the Covenant. Many varieties of the Scarab were employed, with the most common being the {{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}}. The larger Protos model of the T-47 was used less frequently than the more combat-ready Deutoros model.
A range of excavation platforms were repurposed by the Covenant military during the war against humanity. The {{Pattern|Shua'ee|Locust}} and the far larger [[Scarab]] platforms were used in combative roles against enemies of the Covenant. Many varieties of the Scarab were employed, with the most common being the {{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}}. The larger Protos model of the T-47 was used less frequently than the more combat-ready Deutoros model.


[[Type-26 Banshee]]s were used as standard ground support aircraft while {{Pattern|Dextro Xur|Spirit}}s, {{Pattern|Ru'swum|Phantom}}s and {{Pattern|Ru'swum|Phantom}}s were used as troop dropships. Rarely seen by human combatants, the {{Pattern|Kmiro'sish|Lich}} saw use as the heaviest of airborne deployment platforms. An anti-aircraft fighter, the {{Pattern|Bkowe'nei|Vampire}} was seldom used by the military.  
[[Type-26 Banshee]]s were used as standard ground support aircraft while {{Pattern|Dextro Xur|Spirit}}s, [[Type-44 Phantom]]s and [[Type-52 Phantom]]s were used as troop dropships. Rarely seen by human combatants, the {{Pattern|Kmiro'sish|Lich}} saw use as the heaviest of airborne deployment platforms. An anti-aircraft fighter, the {{Pattern|Bkowe'nei|Vampire}} was seldom used by the military.  


The military also used many different types of drop pods to rapidly deploy infantry units to any battlefield from an orbital ship. Variants that carried individual troops were most often seen, although some types of drop pod allowed for the transportation of multiple Covenant soldiers.
The military also used many different types of drop pods to rapidly deploy infantry units to any battlefield from an orbital ship. Variants that carried individual troops were most often seen, although some types of drop pod allowed for the transportation of multiple Covenant soldiers.
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File:HR_CovenantArmy_Concept.jpg|Concept art of a Covenant army for ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR_CovenantArmy_Concept.jpg|Concept art of a Covenant army for ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR CovenantArmy_Concept 2.jpg|A Covenant army in ''Halo: Reach'' concept art.
File:HR CovenantArmy_Concept 2.jpg|A Covenant army in ''Halo: Reach'' concept art.
File:HR Draugr SiegeEngine Concept.jpg|''Halo: Reach'' concept art for the [[Zashk-pattern Draugr|Draugr]], a Covenant "siege engine".{{Ref/Twitter|Isaac_Hannaford|1375859860202430465|Isaac Hannaford|Quote=Covenant siege engine painted over a beautiful piece by Jamie Jones.|D=28|M=3|Y=2021}}
File:HR UnknownVehicleConcept.jpg|''Halo: Reach'' concept art for a Covenant "siege engine".{{Ref/Twitter|Isaac_Hannaford|1375859860202430465|Isaac Hannaford|Quote=Covenant siege engine painted over a beautiful piece by Jamie Jones.|D=28|M=3|Y=2021}}
File:HO CovenantHangar Menu Concept.jpg|Concept art of a Covenant hangar bay.
File:HO CovenantHangar Menu Concept.jpg|Concept art of a Covenant hangar bay.
File:Covenant_Starfighters_Art.jpg|Covenant aircraft.
File:Covenant_Starfighters_Art.jpg|Covenant aircraft.

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