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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]]. | 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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[[File:HW | [[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. | 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]] | ||
| | |[[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 {{Pattern|Ket|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. | ||
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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 {{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}}. | ||
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 [[ | 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 | 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 [[ | 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 [[Kewi 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 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. {{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]]. | ||
