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{{Unit infobox | {{disambig header|the standard low ranking Sangheili used by the Banished|the standard low ranking Sangheili used by the [[Covenant]]|Sangheili Minor}} | ||
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|name=Mercenary | |name=Mercenary | ||
|image=[[File:HINF | |image=[[File:HINF Elite.png|300px]] | ||
|species=[[Sangheili]] | |species=[[Sangheili]] | ||
|branch=[[Legion#Banished|Sangheili mercenary clans]] | |branch=[[Legion#Banished|Sangheili mercenary clans]] | ||
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*[[Bloodbrave Guardians of Suban]] | *[[Bloodbrave Guardians of Suban]] | ||
*[[Kaepra's Grief]] | *[[Kaepra's Grief]] | ||
|mission=*Ground assault/infantry | |mission=*Ground assault/infantry | ||
*Lance leader | *Lance leader | ||
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|affiliation= [[Banished]] | |affiliation= [[Banished]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Quote| | {{Quote|After the [[Great Schism|collapse of the Covenant]], the Sangheili found themselves weakened and embroiled in [[Blooding Years|another fierce civil war]] - this time with their own kind.|Description of the Elite Mercenaries{{Ref/Twitter|Id=Monster|Kidskull51|1322959671985115145|Quote=Elite: After the collapse of the Covenant, the Sangheili found themselves weakened and embroiled in another fierce civil war - this time with their own kind.}}}} | ||
'''Sangheili Mercenaries''' are the standard low ranking [[Sangheili]] mercenaries working for the [[Banished]]. | '''Sangheili Mercenaries'''{{Ref/Reuse|Monster}}{{Ref/Site|Id=MEGA-RG|URL=https://www.megaconstrux.com/en-us/halo/sets/recon-getaway|Site=Mega Construx|Page=Halo - Recon Getaway™ <nowiki>|</nowiki> Mega Construx|D=28|M=3|Y=2021}} are the standard low ranking [[Sangheili]] mercenaries working for the [[Banished]]. While Banished Sangheili are mercenaries in general, higher ranking mercenaries can hold roles such as [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Honor Guard]],{{Ref/Game|Id=HW2HonorGuard|Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare|Quote=An Honor Guard's cloaking ability could prove useful to us. Get ready to earn your keep, '''mercenary'''!|Quotee=[[Voridus]]}} or [[Shipmaster]] as [[Let 'Volir]] did.{{Ref/Game|Id=HW2PL|Halo Wars 2|[[Phoenix Logs]]: [[Phoenix Logs/Leaders/Shipmaster Let 'Volir|Shipmaster Let 'Volir]]}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
While many [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili-Jiralhanae war|continued]] to | While many [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili-Jiralhanae war|continued]] to genocidally hunt down and slaughter the [[Jiralhanae]],{{Ref/Film|Id=The Return|EvoMC|Story=[[The Return#Motion Comic|The Return]]}}{{Ref/Comic|TFS|Story=Hunting Party|Quote=Now we have but one aim... the slaughter of beasts.}} a few were persuaded by [[Atriox]] to work for the [[Banished]], as he claimed to have no complicity with [[Tartarus]] and the other Jiralhanae who had [[Great Schism|betrayed and massacred]] their kind.{{Ref/Comic|TFS|Story=Hunting Party}} As such, a small minority of Sangheili have joined the Banished as mercenaries, some of which used their earnings of military resources to fight out disputes with other Sangheili kin on their [[Sangheili colonies|homeworlds]].{{Ref/Book|Id=H:OSFM3|OSFM|Page=161}}{{Ref/Reuse|Monster}} Joining the Banished was frowned upon in Sangheili culture, [[Let 'Volir]]'s name was notably forever tarnished for working under a Jiralhanae.{{Ref/Game|HW2|Phoenix Log#Banished|Phoenix Log – Banished - Shipmaster Let 'Volir}} | ||
===Operational history=== | ===Operational history=== | ||
Many of Let Volir's mercenaries took part in the battle between the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} and the Banished on the [[Lesser Ark]], as [[Sangheili Ranger|Ranger]]s and [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Honor Guard]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HW2PL}} | Many of Let Volir's mercenaries took part in the battle between the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} and the Banished on the [[Lesser Ark]], as [[Sangheili Ranger|Ranger]]s and [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Honor Guard]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=HW2PL}} | ||
Many standard Sangheili Mercenaries fought for the Banished during the [[ | Many standard Sangheili Mercenaries fought for the Banished during the [[Installation 07 conflict]].{{Ref/Generic|[[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere]]}} They came from the mercenary Sangheili clans of the [[Warriors of Malaston]], [[Valorguards of the Chosen]], [[Bloodbrave Guardians of Suban]], and [[Kaepra's Grief]]. In addition, [[Chak 'Lok]] brought several [[Sangheili Ultra]] mercenaries into the fold.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22p455|Enc22|Page=455}} | ||
==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||
Sangheili Mercenaries are issued a blue colored version of the [[Sangheili harness]], akin to the [[Combat harness]] used by the Covenant's [[Sangheili Minor]]. They are always equipped with [[ | Sangheili Mercenaries are issued a blue colored version of the [[Sangheili harness]], akin to the [[Combat harness]] used by the Covenant's [[Sangheili Minor]]. They are always equipped with [[Plasma grenades]], and near always wield the {{Pattern|Erudo'ma'keth|pulse carbine}}, though they often arm themselves with better weapons found on the battlefield. They are also the species and rank most commonly found piloting [[Riuctda Workshop Ghost|Ghosts]], [[Kaelum Workshop Banshee|Banshees]], and [[Banished Wraith|Wraiths]]. | ||
== | ==Gameplay== | ||
Mercenaries are the lowest ranked Elites encountered in ''Halo Infinite''. They can be found leading groups of [[Kig-Yar/Gameplay|Jackals]], [[Unggoy/Gameplay|Grunts]] and [[Skimmer]]s, and if alongside [[Jiralhanae/Gameplay|Brutes]], they tend to be in lower numbers. [[Sangheili Enforcer|Elite Enforcers]] often have one or two Mercenaries working alongside them. | Mercenaries are the lowest ranked Elites encountered in ''Halo Infinite''. They can be found leading groups of [[Kig-Yar/Gameplay|Jackals]], [[Unggoy/Gameplay|Grunts]] and [[Skimmer]]s, and if alongside [[Jiralhanae/Gameplay|Brutes]], they tend to be in lower numbers. [[Sangheili Enforcer|Elite Enforcers]] often have one or two Mercenaries working alongside them. | ||
They are fast at moving and good shots, especially with the homing capabilities of the Pulse Carbine, and prefer to fire and throw grenades while on the run. However, they can be impatient, and will jump out of cover to pursue the player if he doesn't engage them on their terms, especially if out of allies. These characteristics also apply to their driving patterns; while they usually hang back, they will come searching if the player stays hidden | They are fast at moving and good shots, especially with the homing capabilities of the Pulse Carbine, and prefer to fire and throw grenades while on the run. However, they can be impatient, and will jump out of cover to pursue the player if he doesn't engage them on their terms, especially if out of allies. These characteristics also apply to their driving patterns; while they usually hang back, they will come searching if the player stays hidden. | ||
A Mercenary's energy shields can withstand two full bursts of Pulse Rifle, or one [[Plasma Pistol]] overcharge, before collapsing, at which point they will usually roar and charge while firing their weapon, though they may instead take cover if the enemy is far away. Mercenaries, like other Elites in the game, do not keep their shields active while patrolling, making them easy targets when unaware. They are very quick at turning them on when they sense danger though, so be prepared. | A Mercenary's energy shields can withstand two full bursts of Pulse Rifle, or one [[Plasma Pistol]] overcharge, before collapsing, at which point they will usually roar and charge while firing their weapon, though they may instead take cover if the enemy is far away. Mercenaries, like other Elites in the game, do not keep their shields active while patrolling, making them easy targets when unaware. They are very quick at turning them on when they sense danger though, so be prepared. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HR EliteMinor Concept 3.jpg|Isaac Hannaford's ''Halo: Reach'' Elite Minor concept art. | File:HR EliteMinor Concept 3.jpg|Isaac Hannaford's ''Halo: Reach'' Elite Minor concept art. | ||
File:HINF Sangheili Mercenary.png|An Elite mercenary in combat in the July 2020 gameplay. | File:HINF Sangheili Mercenary.png|An Elite mercenary in combat in the July 2020 gameplay. | ||
File:HI Screenshot Gameplay-PulseCarbine1.png|July 2020 gameplay showing an Elite Mercenary. | File:HI Screenshot Gameplay-PulseCarbine1.png|July 2020 gameplay showing an Elite Mercenary. | ||
File:HINF | File:Snapchat Monster Energy - Elite.jpg|A monster energy promo of the Elite Mercenary. | ||
File:HINF-Elitesniper.png|A Sangheili Mercenary with a Stalker rifle. | |||
File:HINF-EMcloseup.jpg|Close up of a Sangheili Mercenary. | File:HINF-EMcloseup.jpg|Close up of a Sangheili Mercenary. | ||
File:HINF-EliteMercenary.jpg|Render of a Sangheili Mercenary. | File:HINF-EliteMercenary.jpg|Render of a Sangheili Mercenary. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
