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| {{disambig header|the standard low ranking Sangheili used by the Covenant|the standard low ranking Sangheili used by the [[Banished]]|Sangheili Mercenary}} | | {{Ratings}} |
| {{Outdated|[[Halo Waypoint]]'s Canon Fodder Encyclopedia Extravaganza article}} | | {{Covenant Rank Infobox |
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| | |name = Minor |
| |name=Minor
| | |species = [[Sangheili]] |
| |image=[[File:H2A Sangheili-Minor.png|250px]] | | |weapons = |
| |species=[[Sangheili]] | | ;[[:Category:Covenant Weapons|Covenant arsenal]] |
| |affiliation=*[[Covenant]] <br> | | *[[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|Plasma Grenade]] |
| *[[Covenant separatists]] | | *[[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Plasma Rifle]] |
| **[[Joyous Exultation Covenant]] | | *[[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]] |
| *[[Covenant remnants]] | | *[[Type-51 Carbine|Covenant Carbine]] |
| **[[Swords of Sanghelios]]
| | *[[Type-31 Rifle|Needle Rifle]] |
| **[[Merg Vol's Covenant]]
| | *[[Type-51 Directed Energy Rifle/Improved|Plasma Repeater]] |
| **[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]
| | |equipment = *[[Sangheili Combat Harness]] |
| **[[Sali 'Nyon's Covenant]]
| | *[[Sangheili personal energy shield]] |
| |branch= | | |missions = |
| |mission=*Ground assault/infantry
| | *Ground assault |
| *Defense | | *Defense |
| |equipment=*[[Combat harness|Sangheili combat harness]] | | |role = |
| *[[Sangheili personal energy shield]] | | *Standard infantry |
| |notable=[[Ado 'Mortumee]] | | *[[Lance]] leaders |
| <br>[[Bako 'Ikaporamee]]
| | |notable = |
| <br>[[Uruo 'Losonaee]]
| | *[[Ado 'Mortumee]] |
| | *[[Bako 'Ikaporamee]] |
| | *[[Uruo 'Losonaee]] |
| | |affiliation = [[Covenant Empire]], later [[Covenant Separatists]] |
| }} | | }} |
| {{Quote|All who walk the blessed path will find salvation...even in death.|Sangheili Minor's mantra.}} | | {{Quote|All who walk the blessed path will find salvation...even in death.|Sangheili Minor's mantra.}} |
| The '''Sangheili Minor''' is the lowest [[Covenant military|military rank]] a [[Sangheili]] can obtain. The Minor's rank seems roughly equivalent to a [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marine]] [[sergeant]].{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}}
| | '''Minor''' is a [[Sangheili]] rank used by the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] and later by the [[Covenant Separatists]]. It is the lowest military rank a Sangheili can obtain. |
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| | ==Background== |
| | Sangheili Minors are logically, physically, and pragmatically the least-experienced warriors of their race; however, they are still skilled in combat. They are somewhat weaker than their crimson-armored [[Sangheili Major|Major]] superiors. Being the lowest ranked in the Sangheili military hierarchy, they possess [[energy shielding]] that is weaker than any other Sangheili, (besides that of [[Stealth Sangheili|stealth units]]), and is also inferior to the shielding of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]]. |
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| == Background ==
| | The Minor's rank seems roughly equivalent to a [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marine]] [[sergeant]], compared to a Sangheili Major being equivalent to a [[lieutenant]] and an [[Unggoy Major|Unggoy]] or [[Kig-yar Major]] being equivalent to a [[corporal]]. Minors often lead [[lance]]s of Unggoy and/or Kig-yar into battle. If the Minor leading the lance is killed, their subordinates will often flee. Some players have come to call them "Rookie Elites" or "Recruit Elites" |
| Sangheili Minors are logically, physically, and pragmatically the least-experienced warriors of their race; however, they are still skilled in combat. They are somewhat weaker than their crimson-armored [[Sangheili Major|Major]] superiors and occasionally will perform unwise tactical mistakes, such as standing in an ally's line of fire, or taking long pauses to roar at their enemy before attacking. Being the lowest ranked in the Sangheili military hierarchy, they possess [[energy shielding]] that is weaker than any other Sangheili, (besides that of [[Stealth Sangheili|stealth units]]), and is also inferior to the shielding of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]].
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| Although the lowest and most common of the Sangheili ranks, the Sangheili Minor's threat is not to be underestimated. Most Sangheili in this class can still easily overpower a [[human]]. Known primarily by their iconic blue armor, Minors who show leadership initiative are usually deployed in small strike [[lance]]s or in leadership roles above [[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-Yar]] squads, while those Minors who exhibit more bravery than skill will instead report to a Sangheili Major or Officer.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/community-update-summer-red-summer-blue '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Summer Red, Summer Blue'']</ref> If the Minor leading the lance is killed, their subordinates will often flee. Minors who are neither promoted nor killed during their first campaign typically commit suicide to retain their honor.<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 127''</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/GrimBrotherOne/status/1306662615251181568 Jeff Easterling on Twitter]</ref>
| | Minors who are neither promoted nor killed during their first campaign typically commit suicide to retain their honor.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 127''</ref> |
| {{Ref/Note|While this information is cited in the Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe, page 127, no later source has acknowledged it, [https://twitter.com/GrimBrotherOne/status/1306662615251181568 with 343 Industries' Jeff Easterling acknowledging it to be a piece of trivia the studio hasn't leaned into], indicating the practice may not be considered concrete canon.}}
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| Following the [[Human-Covenant War]], the rank of Minor continued to be used in [[Merg Vol's Covenant]]. Many Sangheili of this rank fought on behalf of the group during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]] in [[2554]].<ref>''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''</ref> While [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] use [[Sangheili Storm]] in place of Minors during most battles, the rank has seen use at least [[Battle of Installation 03|once]] by the group.<ref name="opa">'''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''</ref>
| | ==Physical appearance== |
| | Sangheili Minors wear distinctive cobalt-colored [[Sangheili Combat Harness|combat harnesses]] in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. In ''Combat Evolved'', there are two differently shaped variations of the helmet. The more basic helmet features fins on the sides and rear. The secondary helmet from ''Combat Evolved'' is more curved toward the back. |
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| == Appearance ==
| | The color scheme was later changed to sky blue in ''Halo 2'' and featured two shades of blue in ''Halo 3''. In ''Halo: Reach'', the color of the harness resembles closely to its ''Halo 3'' incarnation, though the design of the harness itself is akin to the designs in ''Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo Wars''. |
| Sangheili Minors wear distinctive cobalt-colored [[combat harness]]es in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. In ''Combat Evolved'', there are two differently shaped variations of the helmet. The more basic helmet features fins on the sides and rear. The secondary helmet from ''Combat Evolved'' is more curved toward the back.
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| The color scheme of Minors' armor was changed to sky blue in ''Halo 2'' and featured two shades of blue in ''Halo 3''. The Sangheili's armor in ''Halo 3'' was also more detailed, featuring [[Forerunner glyphs]] on the armor and a design with many armor seams and sharper angles, creating a more technologically advanced, alien look. In ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo Wars'' the design of the harness is more akin to the design in ''Combat Evolved'', having the armor be shinier and curved, simpler, and with a smaller helmet, creating a more combat orientated look.
| | ==Combat== |
| | Minor are the most commonly seen in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' on the [[Easy]] and [[Normal]] difficulties. On [[Legendary]] and [[Heroic]], almost none are present. In ''[[Halo 3]]'', the only level Minors appear in is [[The Covenant]]. Minors are usually found leading lances of Unggoy, but they themselves will likely be led by a Sangheili Major. |
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| ==In-game information==
| | Their armor's [[energy shielding]] is weak compared to that of higher-ranking Sangheili. Showing off considerable intelligence despite their inexperience, Minor Sangheili will hide when their shields are lowered and will attempt to attack anyone foolish enough to enter into close combat with them with their weapon. They often make tactical errors such as standing in the way of an ally's fire, or rushing forward into enemy fire. They will seek less cover, often standing in one spot to fire and strafe less often than their superiors. When they are seriously injured or unshielded, they will also go "berserk", yelling a war cry and attempting to melee attack their opponent to death. They also fire in shorter bursts, and have somewhat less accuracy and lower rate of fire. Still, one should not underestimate a Sangheili of any rank, especially on the Heroic and Legendary difficulty settings. |
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| Minor are the most commonly seen in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' on the [[Easy]] and [[Normal]] difficulties. On [[Legendary]] and [[Heroic]], almost none are present. In ''[[Halo 3]]'', the only level Minors appear in is [[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]. Sangheili Minors are usually found leading lances of Unggoy, but they themselves will likely be led by a Sangheili Major.
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| Their armor's energy shielding is weak compared with that of higher-ranking Sangheili. Showing off at least some sign of intelligence despite their inexperience, Minor Sangheili are '' capable'' of hiding when their shields are lowered and will attempt to attack anyone foolish enough to enter into close combat with them with their weapon. They often make tactical errors such as standing in the way of an ally's fire, rushing forward into enemy fire and forgetting to take cover which leads to a lot of deaths (even at the hands of a UNSC Marine). They will seek less cover, often standing in one spot to fire and strafe less often than their superiors. When they are seriously injured or unshielded, they will also go "berserk", yelling a war cry and attempting to melee their opponent to death. They also fire in shorter bursts, and have somewhat less accuracy and lower rate of fire. Still, one should not underestimate them, especially on the Heroic and Legendary difficulty settings.
| | Minors usually wield [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|plasma rifles]], occasionally [[dual wielding]] them. Most of the time, Minor Sangheili will not carry weaponry as powerful as a higher-ranking Sangheili would. Sangheili Minors are strictly forbidden from wielding [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|energy swords]] unless they are of [[aristocrat]]ic lineage.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', ''Limited Collectors Edition Manual''</ref> Only a more seasoned warrior, such as an [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultra]], [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Honor Guardsman]], or [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]], is allowed to use this holy weapon. Despite this, the player is able to give Minor Sangheili energy swords on the levels [[Uprising (Level)|Uprising]] and [[The Great Journey]] on ''Halo 2''. |
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| Minors usually wield [[Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle|plasma rifle]]s, occasionally [[dual wielding]] them. Most of the time, Minors will not carry weaponry as powerful as a higher-ranking Sangheili. Occasionally, Minors may also wield [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]]s; whereas Sangheili who do not hold the title of [[aristocrat]] are not permitted to wield swords outside the battlefield,<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', ''Limited Collectors Edition Manual''</ref> this policy does not apply in the military.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 63''</ref>
| | ==Known Minor Sangheili== |
| | *[[Ado 'Mortumee]] |
| | *[[Bako 'Ikaporamee]] |
| | *[[Uruo 'Losonaee]] |
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| ==Gallery== | | ==Gallery== |
| {{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Sangheili Minors}}
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| ===Artwork and illustrations===
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| File:Escalation schism.png|A Sangheili Minor battling a [[Jiralhanae Captain Major]] during the [[Sangheili-Jiralhanae war]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
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| File:Jul Minor2.png|A Sangheili Minor serving in [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] in ''Halo: Escalation''.
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| File:Hroa4 Volir.png|[[Let 'Volir]] accompanied by Sangheili Minors in ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''.
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| File:HCD2-innies.png|Sangheili Minors taking fire from [[insurrectionist]]s in ''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]''.
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| ===''Halo: Combat Evolved''===
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| File:HCE EliteEarlyNeedler Screenshot.jpg|A Sangheili Minor wielding a needler in an early build of ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | | File:Elites.jpg|Two Sangheili Minors accompanying a [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]]. Sangheili Minors are often assigned to protect Elites of higher rank. |
| File:Blue Elite.png|A Sangheili Minor with its weapon raised.
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| File:HCE Elite Minor.png|A Sangheili Minor standing guard.
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| File:MinorElite4.jpg|Two Sangheili Minors guard the [[Silent Cartographer]]'s security control room on Installation 04. | | File:MinorElite4.jpg|Two Sangheili Minors guard the [[Silent Cartographer]]'s security control room on Installation 04. |
| File:Elites.jpg|Two Sangheili Minors accompanying a [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]] on one of the many bridges in the vicinity of [[Installation 04]]'s [[Control Room (Installation 04)|control room]]. | | File:elite.jpg|''[[Halo 2]]'''s Sangheili Minors can be crack shots with Covenant carbines. |
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| | File:N'tho 'Sraom.jpg|A Minor Sangheili. |
| | | File:Sangminor.JPG|A Sangheili Minor as it appears on the character multiplayer selection screen in ''Halo: Reach''. |
| ===''Halo 2''===
| | File:ReachConcept EliteMinor.png|Concept art for a Sangheili Minor in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. |
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| | File:ReachConcept-Elite_Minor.png|Another concept of a Minor's harness in ''Halo: Reach''. |
| File:Halo2-MinorElite.png|A pre-release cutout of a Sangheili Minor with a {{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}}.
| | File:ReachConcept-Elite.png|Concept art of a Minor in ''Reach'', also showing some planned anatomical features. |
| File:H2V Elite Minor.png|A Sangheili Minor in [[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|''Halo 2'' for Windows Vista]]. | |
| File:H2 OXM EliteMoody.jpg|A pre-release image of a Sangheili Minor and two Kig-Yar Minors.
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| File:H2-EliteMinors.jpg|A pre-release image of two Sangheili Minors.
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| File:H2-EliteMinor-Alt.png|A Sangheili Minor taking cover behind a crate onboard ''[[Cairo Station]]''. | |
| File:H2-EliteMinor.png|A Sangheili Minor on the surface of [[Installation 05]].
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| ===''Halo 3''===
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| File:Halo3-SangheiliMinor-Concept-crop.png|Concept art of the Sangheili Minor. | |
| File:Sangheili Minor 01.png|Cutout of a Sangheili Minor.
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| File:Vadum on the Shadow of Intent.jpg|Two Sangheili Minors standing guard behind [[Rtas 'Vadum]] onboard the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]''.
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| File:Ascetic Minor.jpg|Close-up of a Sangheili Minor. | |
| File:2973083-Medium.jpg|A pair of Sangheili Minors securing the doorway leading into the interior of a [[barrier tower]].
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| File:HTMCC-H3 SangheiliMinors.png|Two Sangheili Minors with different weapons.
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| ===''Halo: Reach''===
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| File:HR_EliteMinor_Concept_1.png|Concept art of a Minor for showing some planned anatomical features.
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| File:HR_EliteMinor_Concept_2.jpg|A Sangheili Minor neutralizing a [[UNSC Army|UNSC Army trooper]].
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| File:HR_EliteMinor_Concept_3.jpg|Concept art for a Sangheili Minor.
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| File:HR_EliteMinor_Concept_4.jpg|Another concept of a Minor's harness for ''Halo: Reach''.
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| File:HR_EliteMinor_Concept_5.png|Concept art of a [[Combat harness|Sangheili combat harness]]. | |
| File:HR_EliteMinor_Concept_6.png|Concept art of a Sangheili Minor.
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| File:Elite minor render.png|Cutout of a Sangheili Minor.
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| File:HR SpireAssault1.jpg|[[SPARTAN-B312]] firing at a Sangheili Minor.
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| File:Elite Turret.jpg|A Sangheili Minor manning an [[M247H machine gun]].
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| ===''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''===
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| File:HCEA Elite Concept.jpg|Concept art of a Sangheili Minor with an energy sword.
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| File:HCEA Elite Minor.png|A Sangheili Minor displayed [[Library (Anniversary feature)|Library]] feature.
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| File:HCEA-SangheiliShieldsFlicker.jpg|A Sangheili Minor's energy shields flaring.
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| File:HCEA CoviesAttackingCrewmen.png|A Sangheili Minor leading Unggoy against two crewmen.
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| File:HCEA TruthAndReconciliation Elite.png|A Sangheili Minor onboard the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''.
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| ===''Halo 2: Anniversary''===
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| File:HTMCC-H2A ElitesDualPlasmaPistol.png|Two Sangheili Minor dual wielding plasma pistols.
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| File:H2A Minor.png|A Sangheili Minor aboard ''[[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]''.
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| File:H2A-SangheiliMinor.jpg|Another Sangheili Minor aboard ''Cairo Station''.
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| File:H2AMinor.png|Close-up of a Sangheili Minor.
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| File:H2A-Photobombing Minor.png|A Sangheili Minor on Installation 05.
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| File:H2AElites.jpg|A Sangheili Minor, with a [[Sangheili Major|Major]], attacking [[John-117]] on Installation 05.
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| ==List of appearances== | | ==List of appearances== |
| *''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
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| *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' |
| *''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
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| *''[[Halo 2]]'' | | *''[[Halo 2]]'' |
| *''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
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| *''[[Halo 3]]'' | | *''[[Halo 3]]'' |
| | *''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' |
| *''[[Halo Wars]]'' | | *''[[Halo Wars]]'' |
| *''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | | {{col-2}} |
| | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' |
| | *''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' |
| | *''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' |
| | *''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' |
| *''[[Halo Legends]]'' | | *''[[Halo Legends]]'' |
| **''[[Prototype]]''
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| **''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Blood Line]]
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| *''[[Halo: Reach]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
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| **''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
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| *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
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| *''[[Halo Mythos]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
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| ==Sources== | | ==Sources== |
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