Editing Kig-Yar Ranger

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|affiliation=[[Covenant]] <br> [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]

The '''Kig-Yar Rangers''' are a specialized group of [[Kig-Yar]] in the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|military]]. The Ranger class is also present within the ranks of [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|reformed Covenant]].<ref name="H4 Interactive Guide">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''']</ref><ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/character-enemy-renders/421563ab-3b18-4e29-8487-3dd79b627a70#imageNumber=17 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''New Halo 4 Renders'']</ref><ref>'''Halo 4 Prima Official Game Guide''' (Collector's Edition), ''page 52''</ref>

Rangers are trained as zero-gravity combat units and wear [[vacuum suit]]s. They are considered another component of the [[Covenant]]'s [[extra-vehicular activity]] combat arm. Rangers are often deployed within infantry-based engagements in the vacuum of space, often in a defensive position. To a lesser extent, Rangers may be deployed to terrestrial environments where high mobility over vertical terrain serves as a significant advantage. Kig-Yar Rangers are trained in mid-range to long-range combat.{{Ref/Reuse|H4 Interactive Guide}} Rangers are also used for [[Naval boarding|boarding]] actions on hostile vessels and external maintenance on allied vessels.<ref name="ch124">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''pages 124-125''</ref> They were sometimes used to assist the [[Sangheili Ranger]]s. Kig-Yar Rangers could be deployed into combat engagements through the use of [[Covenant drop pod]]s, even in zero-gravity operations.<ref name="for348">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 348'' (2010 edition)</ref> Kig-Yar Rangers in [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|reformed Covenant]] were often used as snipers and scouts.<ref name="dawn">'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level ''[[Dawn]]''</ref>

===Operational history===

The first known contact between Kig-Yar Rangers and [[human]]s occurred on board ''[[This End Up]]'', a [[freighter]] [[Skirmish on Minor Transgression|attacked]] by ''[[Minor Transgression]]'' on [[2525|January 17, 2525]]. These Kig-Yar, led by [[Zhar (Kig-Yar)|Zhar]], were eventually defeated and killed by Staff Sergeants [[Avery Johnson]] and [[Nolan Byrne]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 128''</ref> Following this encounter, they were deployed in combat throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]]. Rangers were encountered boarding {{UNSCShip|Prophecy}} during the [[Harvest campaign]] on [[2531|February 3, 2531]], where they engaged [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]] from {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} that were tasked with killing the Covenant boarders.{{Ref/Reuse|genesis}} During the [[Fall of Reach]] in late [[2552|summer 2552]], Kig-Yar and [[Sangheili Ranger]]s were dispatched by three [[Covenant frigate]]s to secure the navigation database of [[prowler]] {{UNSCShip|Circumference}} docked in [[Gamma Station]] over [[Reach]]. These Kig-Yar were engaged by [[Blue Team]]'s [[John-117]] and [[Linda-058]], the [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-IIs]] that destroyed the navigation database of the ''Circumference''.{{Ref/Reuse|for348}}

Following the Human-Covenant War, Kig-Yar Rangers were employed by [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]]. These Rangers participated in the boarding of {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} over [[Requiem]] along with other Covenant forces. They later participated in several other [[Battle of Requiem|engagements]] on the [[shield world]].{{Ref/Reuse|dawn}} Kig-Yar Rangers were later deployed against the UNSC when the [[UNSC Infinity|''Infinity'']] returned to the planet [[Requiem Campaign|six months later]]. Many Kig-Yar Rangers were present on the ''[[Argent Moon]]'' when [[Blue Team]] boarded the [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] research station in order to return it to UNSC hands.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level ''[[Blue Team (level)|Blue Team]]''</ref> Many more Rangers were present on [[Sanghelios]], aiding the remnants of Jul's Covenant in their ongoing fight against the [[Swords of Sanghelios|forces]] led by [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]].<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level ''[[Swords of Sanghelios (level)|Swords of Sanghelios]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level ''[[Enemy Lines]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level ''[[Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion]]''</ref>

The equipment of the Kig-Yar Ranger varies. Kig-Yar Rangers are sometimes clad in blue [[vacuum suit]]s, carrying [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|point defense gauntlets]] and [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]]s like their regular infantry counterparts.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 310''</ref> Others wear a different suit with orange chest armor plate and purple clawed boots, somewhat similar to the combat harness of the [[Kig-Yar Minor]]. This variant has no obvious helmet, instead being replaced by some type of energy bubble which produces [[oxygen]] for the Kig-Yar to breathe. Also, they wield a different kind of weapon that is strapped to the wrists of the Kig-Yar and have no visible [[energy shielding]].<ref name="genesis">'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref> They do not usually wear jetpacks and instead are equipped with surface-adhering boots—possibly magnetic—which allow them to walk safely in zero-gravity environments.{{Ref/Reuse|for348}} The full body EVA suits, donned by some Kig-Yar Rangers in service with the Covenant, was considered uncomfortable by some. They were believed to be too bulky and cumbersome, as they were built for external maintenance rather than combat. The helmets of the suits did not give the spiny quills of the males much room to flex.{{Ref/Reuse|ch124}}

The armament of a Kig-Yar Ranger varies based on the operation.{{Ref/Reuse|H4 Interactive Guide}} During the [[Battle of Requiem|initial battle]] on [[Requiem]] as well as the [[Requiem Campaign|campaign]] [[2558|six months later]], Kig-Yar Rangers employed in [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] were typically armed with [[Type-25 plasma pistol]]s and [[Type-33 Needler]]s, while others used {{Pattern|Mosa|carbine}}s, {{Pattern|Kelos'vaarda|storm rifle}}s and {{Pattern|Zubo|beam rifle}}s.<ref name="key">'''[[Spartan Ops]]''', ''[[Key]]''</ref> By the [[Raid on Argent Moon]] Kig-Yar Rangers had begun to make use of [[Type-54D plasma pistol]]s. In [[War Games]] simulations Kig-Yar Rangers would occasionally make use of {{Pattern|Tufasumo|plasma caster}}s, [[Z-250 lightrifle]]s, and [[Z-750 binary rifle]]s.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> Occasionally, they will carry point defense gauntlets for protection. Kig-Yar Rangers in service to Jul 'Mdama's Covenant appear to wear a heavily armored typical EVA harness formerly used by the Covenant, with a predominately blue color scheme. They are outfitted with a black body suit and a full-face helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|H4 Interactive Guide}}<ref>'''Halo 4'''</ref>

File:HWG JackalRangers.png|A pair of Kig-Yar Rangers in ''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''.

File:Jackal Rangers.png|Renders of the Kig-Yar Ranger for ''[[Halo 4]]''.

File:H4 profile - JackalRanger.png|A Kig-Yar Ranger from ''Halo 4''.

File:HTMCC-H4 JackalRangers.png|A group of Kig-Yar Rangers in ''Halo 4''.

File:H5G-KigYarRanger.png|Kig-Yar Rangers in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.

File:H5G-KigYarRangerthrusters.png|A Kig-Yar Ranger using its thrusters in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.

File:H5G-CloakedKigYarRangers.png|Cloaked Kig-Yar Rangers on [[Attack on Sanctum]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.

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