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{{Covenant Rank Infobox | |||
{{ | |name='''Councilor''' | ||
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|image=[[ | |species=[[Sangheili]] | ||
| | |weapons=*[[Energy Sword]] | ||
| | *[[Plasma Rifle]] | ||
[[ | *[[Covenant Carbine]] | ||
[[ | *[[Particle Beam Rifle]] | ||
*Any weapon given in [[Halo 2]] Campaign | |||
|equipment=[[Elite Personal Energy Shield]] | |||
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|role=Political Leaders/Possible Military Leaders | |||
| | |notable=[[Soha 'Rolamee]] | ||
| | |affiliation=[[Covenant]] later [[Covenant Separatists]] | ||
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''' | '''Councilor''' is the highest possible rank attainable for any [[Sangheili]], apart from [[Arbiter (Rank)|Arbiter]]. | ||
== | ==Background== | ||
The Councilor is believed to be the highest rank attainable by a Sangheili warrior, whether militarily or politically, although the rank of Arbiter is religiously more significant in Sangheilian society. They act as members of the [[High Council|Covenant High Council]], along with the [[Prophets#Lesser_Prophets|Lesser Prophets]]. Their power is derived directly from the High Council, under only the [[Hierarchs]], making them some of the most important roles held in all of [[Covenant]] society.<ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[The Heretic (Level)|The Heretic]]''</ref> | |||
Councilors have been described as "[[Aristocrat]]s" by lesser races and the fact that they are permitted to wield [[Energy Swords]] prevents them from marrying, though they can still mate with any female they wish to, married or unmarried, to pass on the "swordsman" genes. Only one Councilor has ever been named, [[Soha 'Rolamee]], who was executed by a [[Lesser Prophet]], indicating that even Elite Councilors are still beneath even lower [[Prophet]]s.<ref>''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' page 178</ref> | |||
Because the pursuit of honor in battle is the sole pursuit of Sangheili society,<ref>''[[Bestiarum]]''</ref> service in the [[Covenant Military]] is compulsory, with all pursuits secondary. As such, it is safe to assume that Councilors are, or have been, an important part of the Covenant Military, with their political and governmental duties still held as a secondary duty. It is therefore likely that Councilors have killed a large amount of enemies. | |||
A large number of the Councilors were present at [[Installation 05|Delta Halo]], supposedly to witness the activation of the Halo ring. In truth, it was a ruse in order for the [[Jiralhanae|Brute]] to begin their slaughter, depriving the Sangheili of a large amount of their leadership caste. While there were survivors of the genocide, it is not known how many, or whether they returned to serve as the leaders of the remaining Sangheili. | |||
Because | ==Combat== | ||
Because warfare is the primary purpose of Sangheili participation in the Covenant, Councilors are extremely skilled warriors in almost all forms of armed and hand-to-hand combat. As Sangheili are ranked according to the numbers of kills obtained, Councilors are likely to have slaughtered a significant amount, likely being retired [[Zealot]]s, since Councilors are rarely seen in battle. | |||
Councilors typically carry the iconic [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Sword]], which also serves as a symbol of their status as aristocrats. With only select few Sangheili military ranks, such as [[Zealots]] and [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultras]], are permitted this and they are adept at close-combat with the sword. They are also, albeit infrequently, armed with [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Plasma Rifles]], with their accuracy unmatched. Like an Ultra Elite, they will let loose a war cry and switch to their Energy Sword if an enemy gets too close to them. The Arbiter is capable of replacing their original weapons with Covenant, [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] or Brute weapons, though they hold the latter in disdain. However, when facing [[Tartarus]], they'll often use [[Type-50 Sniper Rifle System|Beam Rifles]] and [[Type-51 Carbine|Carbines]], but they'll soon drop them and activate their Energy Sword when their shields are down. | |||
In addition to their great skill in combat, Councilors are also equipped with an extremely durable [[Sangheili Combat Harness|Combat Harness]], similar in appearance to the standard issue version, but with superior armor compared to that worn by lesser ranks, similar to that of the [[Special Operations Officer|SpecOps]] in [[Halo: Combat Evolved|Halo CE]]. Additionally, the built-in energy shielding system is capable of taking an enormous amount of damage, equivalent to that of an Elite Ultra: they can withstand up to three [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|Shotgun]] blasts in close range, devastating melee attacks from behind, a hit from the [[Fist of Rukt]], multiple [[Plasma Grenades]] or [[Fragmentation Grenades]] and even surviving a blast from a [[M19 SSM Rocket Launcher|Rocket Launcher]] and a slash from an Energy Sword, even when their shield is down. Halo 2 is the only game in which you see and work with Councilors. | |||
Councilors | == Physical Appearance == | ||
Councilors are easily recognizable by their large, distinct and oddly shaped, ornate headdresses, fixed to a traditional Elite [[Sangheili Combat Harness|Helmet]]. Their armor, normally the standard [[Sangheili Combat Harness|Combat Harness]] adorned by most other regular service Elites (with the exception of the helmet), are a pearlescent white, or metallic-silver color, very similar to that worn by Ultra Elites, the only difference being that they have no steel markings on their armor as many other Elite ranks do. Councilors sometimes wear a different helmet that has the same basic shape, but has different designs and is more open. | |||
== Appearances == | |||
The Councilors are only seen in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''. Their infrequence in numbers leads to their appearance being only three times throughout the entire campaign. | |||
*''[[The Heretic (Level)|The Heretic]]'' - Elite Councilors were seen in the [[Council Chamber]] of ''[[High Charity]]'' during the shaming of the former [[Supreme Commander]] of the ''[[Fleet of Particular Justice]]'' (Thel 'Vadamee) before he was anointed as the [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]]. | |||
*''[[Gravemind (Level)|Gravemind]]'' - An [[Honor Guard Councilor]] is seen after killing all the Brutes, Hunters, and Elites in the [[Mausoleum of the Arbiter]], with a pair Elites following him. It is unknown if this is a different rank or a type of Councilor. | |||
*''[[Uprising (Level)|Uprising]]'' - Many Elite Councilors were taken to the surface of Installation 05 shortly before the start of the [[Great Schism|Civil War of the Covenant]] to prepare for the activation of the "Ringworld" by the [[Sacred Icon]] at the [[Control Room]] of Delta Halo.<ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Uprising (Level)|Uprising]]'', ending cut scene</ref> However, they were massacred by Tartarus's Brutes at the beginning of the Great Schism, although a few were taken alive at the [[Bastion of the Brutes]]. | |||
*''[[The Great Journey (Level)|The Great Journey]]'' - While the Arbiter was on his path to invade the Brute-controlled [[Control Room]] and prevent the activation of Installation 05, he passed through the Bastion of the Brutes and came across a small force-field prison guarded by Brutes and [[Jackal]]s. The Arbiter unlocked the cages, bringing forth two Councilors and two [[Hunter]]s. Later in the climatic battle that defeated Tartarus, numerous Councilors fought with their Energy Swords against the [[Brute Chieftain]], alongside many Zealots and [[Spec Ops Elite]]s, however many fell to the [[Fist of Rukt]].<ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[The Great Journey (Level)|The Great Journey]]''</ref> | |||
*High Council members are seen in Halo Wars: Genesis when [[Ripa 'Moramee]] is being tried for his failed attempt at overthrowing his clan leader. Even though they are council members, they do not wear the armor that is seen in Halo 2 but instead wear simple robes. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*A large number of Councilors will help you fight Tartarus, along with Zealots and Spec-Ops Elites. | |||
The | *The headdresses worn by Sangheili Councilors closely resemble the Queen's head, from the movie "Aliens"; though it it smaller and narrower. In addition, both Halo's Covenant Empire and Aliens' titular species have caste systems. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:'Nodotee.JPG|A Councilor in combat. | |||
Image:Councilor4.jpg|A Councilor shown from behind. | |||
File:Sangheili Councilor Helmet design.svg|A fan render of the Councilor headdress. | |||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== | ==References== | ||
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==Related Pages== | |||
*[[Arbiter (Character)|Arbiter]] | |||
*[[Ultra Elite|Ultra]] | |||
*[[High Prophet]]s | |||
*[[High Council]] | |||
*[[Honor Guard Councilor]] | |||
*[[Council Chamber]] | |||
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