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A '''legion''' is a generic term for a type of military unit found within the military forces of the former [[Covenant]] empire, and its [[Covenant remnants|successor states]].
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==Covenant==
A '''Legion''' is a division of [[Elite]] warriors. Legions are  made up of about 100 [[Elite]]s or more, whom are most likely led by a [[Zealot]], [[Ultra Elite|Ultra]], [[Field Master]] or some other distinguished high ranking officer.


Within the [[Covenant military|armed forces]] of the [[Covenant]], legions were large administrative groupings of warriors commanded by a high-ranking officer such as a [[General (Covenant)|General]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Ken|URL=http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:Fgza_pCaaocJ:community.spartangames.co.uk/index.php%3F/profile/6022-voiddancer/content/%26type%3Dforums_topic_post%26page%3D1+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk|Site=Spartan Games Forums|Page=Lore questions|Quote=Legions are large 'administrative groupings of warriors under a high-tier officer and expected to be able to operate as a combined-arms force.|Quotee=Kenneth Peters|D=05|M=02|Y=2018|LocalArchive=Archive:Spartan Games - Kenneth Peters interview}}{{Ref/Book|Id=OSFM|OSFM|Page=153}} They consisted of large combined-arms forces that typically encompassed all of the personnel and materiel deployed into a given region, though for practical reasons [[Covenant starship|warships]] rated as [[Covenant cruiser|cruiser]] or larger generally deployed their forces as multiple legions.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22p239|Enc22|Page=239}}
==Background==
The responsibilities of a Legion seem to vary. They are capable of performing tasks ranging from working as the bridge crew of [[Covenant]] warships to engaging in ground combat. <ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', page 190</ref> The violent nature of the [[Elite]] society likely demands that Legions be capable of engaging in varied forms of combat.  


====Legions====
===Warrior Crèche===
*[[Dn'end Legion]]{{Ref/Novel|GoO|Chapter=22}}
A ''Warrior Crèche'' is likely a type of Legion where newer warriors hone their combat skills before being assigned to a regular legion. Warrior crèches seem to be specifically used for ground combat, and are carried aboard [[Covenant]] [[Fleet]]s should any ground actions be needed. <ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', page 350</ref>


====Warrior crèches====
==Known Legions==
A '''warrior crèche''' is a type of legion supposedly staffed by young warriors, though they could still attain considerable distinction in combat. Warrior crèches are carried aboard [[Covenant]] [[Covenant fleet|fleet]]s should any ground actions be needed.{{Ref/Novel|GoO|Chapter=38}}
===Combat Legions===
*[[N'Nono Warrior Crèche]]
*[[Dn'end Legion]]
 
===Warrior Crèches===
*[[N'Noro Warrior Crèche]]
*[[E'Toro Warrior Crèche]]
*[[E'Toro Warrior Crèche]]
*[[R'Lan Warrior Crèche]]
*[[R'Lan Warrior Crèche]]


==Banished==
==Trivia==
Legions are a kind of military unit employed within the [[Banished]], and consist of [[clan]]s awarded particular distinction due to their reputation in conflict. They are led by [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]]s or [[Jiralhanae Warlord|Warlord]]s granted the title [[Legionmaster]], who are entrusted with increased freedom to operate independently by their [[War Chief|war chief]], provided they are able to achieve their assigned goals.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=427}}
*In Ancient Rome, a '''Legion''' consisted of 6000 men. <ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Legion</ref><ref>http://www.unrv.com/military/legion.php</ref>
 
The [[Legion of the Corpse-Moon]] and the [[Clan of the Ravaged Tusks]] are both legions within the Banished led respectively by legionmasters [[Deukalion]] and [[Ballas]].{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=459}}


==List of appearances==
==Related Articles==
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' {{1st}}
*[[Lance]]
*''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''
*[[File]]
*''[[Halo: Silentium]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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[[Category:The Covenant]]
[[Category:Forerunner military units]]
[[Category:Covenant Military Units]]

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