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===History=== | ===History=== | ||
Following the [[Human-Covenant War]], Kig-Yar Snipers continued to serve in [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|reformed Covenant]], holding largely the same position that they once did in the Covenant military. Some Kig-Yar Snipers also served as mercenaries in [[Vata 'Gajat]]'s [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|mercenary group]]{{Ref/Comic|Id=esc|HE|Issue=[[Halo: Escalation Issue 1|#1]]}} and the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Game|HW2|Detail=campaign gameplay}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Hi|Hi}} | Following the [[Human-Covenant War]], Kig-Yar Snipers continued to serve in [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|reformed Covenant]], holding largely the same position that they once did in the Covenant military. Some Kig-Yar Snipers also served as mercenaries in [[Vata 'Gajat]]'s [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|mercenary group]]{{Ref/Comic|Id=esc|HE|Issue=[[Halo: Escalation Issue 1|#1]]}} and the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Game|HW2|Detail=campaign gameplay}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Hi|Hi|Detail=campaign gameplay}} | ||
==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||
===Armor=== | ===Armor=== | ||
Kig-Yar Snipers are protected by a moderate amount of armor. They are largely distinguished among their Kig-Yar brethren by their [[Kig-Yar targeting headgear|ocular enhancement helmet]]—targeting headgear that is smart-linked to their weapon of choice, which provides the Kig-Yar Sniper with targeting capabilities including an enhanced zoom that allows the sniper to target hostiles at extreme distances.{{Ref/Reuse|H4 Interactive Guide}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc154}} The helmet comes in at least | Kig-Yar Snipers are protected by a moderate amount of armor. They are largely distinguished among their Kig-Yar brethren by their [[Kig-Yar targeting headgear|ocular enhancement helmet]]—targeting headgear that is smart-linked to their weapon of choice, which provides the Kig-Yar Sniper with targeting capabilities including an enhanced zoom that allows the sniper to target hostiles at extreme distances.{{Ref/Reuse|H4 Interactive Guide}}{{Ref/Reuse|enc154}} The helmet comes in at least three varieties; one is mostly used by the Covenant, while the other is most commonly associated with the snipers that serve Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction, and finally, the Banished have their own version.{{Ref/Game|Id=h3|H3|Detail=campaign gameplay}}{{Ref/Game|Id=h4|H4|Detail=campaign gameplay}} Some Kig-Yar Snipers in 'Mdama's Covenant are equipped with [[Type-3 active camouflage]] armor plug-ins for additional stealth.{{Ref/Quest|Id=s1e6|H4|Expansion=Spartan Ops|Chapter=Scattered|Mission=[[Scattered/Search and Destroy|Search and Destroy]]}} The armor donned by the Kig-Yar Sniper class was slightly more protective and covering than the armor worn by other classes of Kig-Yar—in both the original Covenant and 'Mdama's faction. Some snipers wear colored armor to blend in with their surroundings.{{Ref/Level|Id=infinity|H4|[[Infinity (Halo 4 level)|Infinity]]}}{{Ref/Level|Id=requiem|H4|[[Requiem (level)|Requiem]]}} Unlike most Kig-Yar, snipers did not equip themselves with [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|personal energy shields]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc154}} | ||
===Weaponry=== | ===Weaponry=== | ||
[[File:H4FUD-JackalSniper-NeedleRifle.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A Kig-Yar Sniper wielding a [[Gadulo-pattern needle rifle|needle rifle]] during the [[Battle of Circinius IV]].]] | [[File:H4FUD-JackalSniper-NeedleRifle.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A Kig-Yar Sniper wielding a [[Gadulo-pattern needle rifle|needle rifle]] during the [[Battle of Circinius IV]].]] | ||
Kig-Yar Snipers in service with the Covenant military were armed with a variety of weapons. For long range combat positions, snipers were generally armed with {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}}s, {{Pattern|Sulok|beam rifle}}s, and {{Pattern|M'tara|focus rifle}}. For medium range encounters, Kig-Yar would be armed with {{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}}s or {{Pattern|Mosa|carbine}}s. In the event of a close-quarter encounter, snipers equipped [[Type-25 plasma pistol]]s as a sidearm. Kig-Yar Snipers serving in Jul 'Mdama's reformed Covenant faction during the [[Battle of Requiem]] and [[Requiem Campaign]] were mostly armed with {{Pattern|Zubo|beam rifle}}s and occasionally {{Pattern|Kelos'vaarda|storm rifle}}s or {{Pattern|Elo'Nakada|concussion rifle}}s, in addition to the Type-51 carbine.{{Ref/Reuse|h4}} By October [[2558]], snipers in service of Jul 'Mdama's Covenant began to use ''Mosa''-pattern carbines.{{Ref/ | Kig-Yar Snipers in service with the Covenant military were armed with a variety of weapons. For long range combat positions, snipers were generally armed with {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}}s, {{Pattern|Sulok|beam rifle}}s, and {{Pattern|M'tara|focus rifle}}. For medium range encounters, Kig-Yar would be armed with {{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}}s or {{Pattern|Mosa|carbine}}s. In the event of a close-quarter encounter, snipers equipped [[Type-25 plasma pistol]]s as a sidearm. Kig-Yar Snipers serving in Jul 'Mdama's reformed Covenant faction during the [[Battle of Requiem]] and [[Requiem Campaign]] were mostly armed with {{Pattern|Zubo|beam rifle}}s and occasionally {{Pattern|Kelos'vaarda|storm rifle}}s or {{Pattern|Elo'Nakada|concussion rifle}}s, in addition to the Type-51 carbine.{{Ref/Reuse|h4}} By October [[2558]], snipers in service of Jul 'Mdama's Covenant began to use ''Mosa''-pattern carbines.{{Ref/Game|Id=h5|H5|Detail=campaign gameplay}} Banished Kig-Yar Snipers deployed on [[Installation 07]] in [[2560]] made heavy use of the {{Pattern|Elutuzem|stalker rifle}} during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo|conflict]] on the surface of the ring.{{Ref/Reuse|Hi}} | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
