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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 and/or [[Grunts]] or more. They are most likely led by a [[Zealot]], [[Ultra Elite|Ultra]], [[Field Master]] or some other distinguished high ranking officer. |
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| 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. |
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| ====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> |
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| ====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]] |
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| | ===Warrior Crèches=== |
| | *[[N'Noro Warrior Crèche]] |
| *[[E'Toro Warrior Crèche]] | | *[[E'Toro Warrior Crèche]] |
| *[[R'Lan Warrior Crèche]] | | *[[R'Lan Warrior Crèche]] |
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| ==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> |
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| 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}}
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| ==List of appearances==
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| *''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' {{1st}}
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| *''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Silentium]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
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| *''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
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| *''[[Halo Infinite]]''
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| ==Sources== | | ==Related Articles== |
| {{Ref/Sources}}
| | *[[Lance]] |
| | *[[File]] |
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| {{Covenant military organization}}
| | ==References== |
| [[Category:Forerunner military units]] | | <references/> |
| | [[Category:The Covenant]] |
| | [[Category:Covenant Military Units]] |
