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'''Storm''' was an infrequent specialist combat role for [[Sangheili]] serving in the [[Covenant]], acting as shock-troopers for the original Empire.<ref name="SOS">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-sending-out-an-sos '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Sending out an SOS'']</ref><ref name="Fighting Words">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-fighting-words '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Fighting Words'']</ref><ref name="Archive">[https://web.archive.org/web/20180427215749/http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/9-canon-fodder-and-random-lore-chat/?page=96&tab=comments '''Halo Archive''': ''Canon Fodder Thread'']</ref> Storm have become the usual military backbone of the [[Covenant remnants|Covenant remnant factions]].<ref name="H4 Interactive Guide">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''']</ref><ref>'''Halo 4 Prima Official Game Guide'''</ref>
'''Storm''' is a specialist combat role for [[Sangheili]] serving in the [[Covenant]] and its [[Covenant remnants|remnants]], acting as shock-troopers.<ref name="SOS">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-sending-out-an-sos '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Sending out an SOS'']</ref><ref name="Fighting Words">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fighting-words '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Fighting Words'']</ref><ref name="Archive">[http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/9-canon-fodder-discussion/?do=findComment&comment=157866 '''Halo Archive''': ''Canon Fodder Thread'']</ref> Storm are usually the military backbone of the Covenant factions.<ref name="H4 Interactive Guide">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''']</ref><ref>'''Halo 4 Prima Official Game Guide'''</ref>


==Description==
==Description==
Storm are specialized shock-troopers that can serve in assault roles, marksmen roles, and scouts.{{Ref/Reuse|H4:EVG}} Sangheili Storm often lead lower-ranking [[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-Yar]] on the battlefield while reporting to higher-ranking Sangheili [[Commander (Covenant)|Commander]]s or [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|H4 Interactive Guide}} Following the [[Great Schism]] many Storm-class Sangheili joined the [[Swords of Sanghelios]], while others joined [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] or became [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|mercenaries]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation#2]]'''</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|SOS}} While Storm troops served as specialized shock units under the original Covenant, post-war Storm troops would serve a more generalised infantry role similar to [[Sangheili Minor]]s.<ref>[http://www.ultra-combo.com/arbiters-colors-accessories/ '''Ultra Combo''': ''Arbiter’s Colors & Accessories'']</ref>
Storm are specialized shock-troopers that can serve in assault roles, marksmen roles, and scouts.<ref name="H4:EVG"/> Sangheili Storm often lead lower-ranking Unggoy and Kig-Yar on the battlefield while reporting to higher-ranking Sangheili [[Sangheili Commander|Commander]]s or [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]]s.<ref name="H4 Interactive Guide"/> Following the [[Great Schism]] many Storm-class Sangheili joined the [[Swords of Sanghelios]], while others joined [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] or became [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|mercenaries]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation #2]]'''</ref><ref name="SOS"/> While Storm troops served as specialised shock units under the original Covenant, post-war Storm troops would serve a more generalised infantry role similar to [[Sangheili Minor]]s.<ref>[http://www.ultra-combo.com/arbiters-colors-accessories/ '''Ultra Combo''': ''Arbiter’s Colors & Accessories'']</ref>
 
{{Conjecture}}
Like [[Sangheili Ranger|Rangers]] and [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealots]], Storm-class Sangheili have their own internal ranking structure. Sangheili Storm clad in blue harnesses are the equivalent of Minors.{{Ref/Reuse|Archive}}<ref name="Grim1">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/canon-fodder-4-8-16-looking-glassed/3ddfb765-8fd2-4f0b-9439-0feb80adf88e/posts?page=2#post23 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Looking Glassed discussion thread'']</ref> Storm units in red harnesses are analogous to [[Sangheili Major|Majors]].{{Ref/Reuse|Archive}} Ultras may be equipped with white-and-red harnesses.{{Ref/Reuse|Grim1}} Sangheili Storm with command status wear golden harnesses, making them similar to [[Field Master]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Grim1}}{{Ref/Reuse|Archive}} Green-armored Sangheili Storm may be Sangheili who temporarily allied with [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] when the [[Great Schism]] started but left him afterwards due to ideological differences.{{Ref/Reuse|Archive}}
Like [[Sangheili Ranger|Rangers]] and [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealots]], Storm-class Sangheili have their own internal ranking structure. Sangheili Storm clad in blue harnesses are the equivalent of Minors.<ref name="Archive"/><ref name="Grim1">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/canon-fodder-4-8-16-looking-glassed/3ddfb765-8fd2-4f0b-9439-0feb80adf88e/posts?page=2#post23 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Looking Glassed discussion thread'']</ref> Storm units in red harnesses are analogous to [[Sangheili Major|Majors]].<ref name="Archive"/> Ultras may be equipped with white harnesses.<ref name="Grim1"/> Sangheili Storm with command status wear golden harnesses, making them similar to [[Field Master]]s.<ref name="Grim1"/><ref name="Archive"/> It has been suggested that green-armored Sangheili Storm may be Sangheili who had temporarily allied with [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] when the [[Great Schism]] started, though they left him afterwards due to ideological differences.<ref name="Archive"/>
{{Conjecture end}}


==Equipment==
==Equipment==
[[File:HTMCC-H4 PlasmaWeaponry.png|thumb|250px|Two Sangheili Storms equipped with different armor colors and armed with a storm rifle and a plasma pistol.]]
===Storm harness===
===Storm harness===
{{Main|Storm harness}}
{{Main|Storm harness}}
The Sangheili Storm often wear the ''Te'tsockn''-pattern Storm harness, [[Lodam Armory]]'s first fully in-house [[Sangheili harness|armor system]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-fury-s-road '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Fury's Road'']</ref> The harness is simple, sleek, and efficient.{{Ref/Reuse|H4 Interactive Guide}} The helmet covers the full span of the face, while the harness proper has form-fitting greaves. Unlike the more thoroughly protective [[combat harness]], the non-standard Storm armor salvaged by [[Covenant remnants|remnant factions]], such as [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]], tends to leave its wearer's arms exposed.<ref name="dawn">'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level, ''[[Dawn]]''</ref> However, the full set of the Storm harness is used by the Swords of Sanghelios which has an all-encompassing body glove similar to the combat harness.<ref name="H4:EVG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 28 + page 45''</ref> The Storm harness is most often issued in blue, though green, red, white, and gold versions also exist. The Sangheili Storm affiliated with the Swords of Sanghelios have crimson harnesses with ivory accents.{{Ref/Reuse|H4:EVG}}
The Sangheili Storm often wear the Storm harness, a [[Sangheili harness]] which was created by [[Lodam Armory]] as its first fully in-house armor system.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fury-s-road '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Fury's Road'']</ref> The harness is simple, sleek, and efficient.<ref name="H4 Interactive Guide"/> The helmet covers the full span of the face offering some protection to it. The harness also has form fitting greaves so they fit comfortably for the user.  
 
Unlike the [[Sangheili combat harness|combat harness]] where the armor covers the whole body, the storm armor often leaves its wearer's arms exposed, though the version used by the Swords of Sanghelios have their arms covered.<ref name="H4:EVG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 28 + page 45''</ref>
 
The Storm harness is most often issued in blue, though green, red, white, and gold harnesses are sometimes used instead. The Sangheili Storm affiliated with the Swords of Sanghelios have crimson and ivory colored harnesses.<ref name="H4:EVG"/>


===Weaponry===
===Weaponry===
Sangheili Storm within Jul 'Mdama's Covenant were often armed with {{Pattern|Kelos'vaarda|storm rifle}}s and {{Pattern|Mosa|carbine}}s, while using {{Pattern|Nahle'hax|needler}}s or {{Pattern|Eos'Mak|plasma pistol}}s as sidearms. Occasionally they wielded explosive weaponry like the {{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}} or {{Pattern|Elo'Nakada|concussion rifle}}. They were occasionally seen using {{Pattern|Domotos|energy sword}}s. Sangheili Storm on [[Requiem]] sometimes used [[Forerunner]] [[Z-110 boltshot]]s.<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''[[Spartan Ops]]''</ref> By October [[2558]], Many Sangheili Storm began to make use of {{Pattern|Zo'klada|plasma pistol}}s, [[Type-56D needler]]s, {{Pattern|Gespu|fuel rod gun}}s, and {{Pattern|Tufasumo|plasma caster}}s. In [[War Games]] simulations aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} Sangheili Storm are sometimes equipped with {{Pattern|Zubo|beam rifle}}s and [[Z-180 Scattershot]]s.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>
Sangheili Storm within Jul 'Mdama's Covenant were often armed with [[Type-55 storm rifle]]s and [[Type-51 carbine]]s, while using [[Type-33 Needler]]s or [[Type-25 plasma pistol]]s as sidearms. Occasionally they wielded explosive weaponry like the [[Type-33 fuel rod gun]] or [[Type-50 concussion rifle]]. They were occasionally seen using [[Type-1 energy sword]]s. Sangheili Storm on [[Requiem]] sometimes used [[Forerunner]] [[Z-110 boltshot]]s.<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''[[Spartan Ops]]''</ref> By October [[2558]], Many Sangheili Storm began to make use of [[Type-54D plasma pistol]]s, [[Type-56D Needler]]s, and [[Type-57B carbine]]s, as well as [[Type-58 fuel rod cannon]]s and [[Type-53 Plasma Caster]]s. In [[War Games]] simulations aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} Sangheili Storm are sometimes equipped with [[Z-180 Scattershot]]s.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>


==In-game information==
==Gameplay==
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Sangheili Storm typically carry only storm rifles and Covenant carbines and very rarely wield energy swords throughout the campaigns.<ref>'''Halo 4 Prima Official Game Guide (Collector's Edition)''', ''pages 54 & 74''</ref> Their shields are weaker and they are more likely to make mistakes in combat than the higher ranking Sangheili, especially on lower difficulties.
Sangheili Storm typically carry only storm rifles and Covenant carbines and very rarely wield energy swords throughout the campaigns.<ref>'''Halo 4 Prima Official Game Guide (Collector's Edition)''', ''pages 54 & 74''</ref> Their shields are weaker and they are more likely to make mistakes in combat than the higher ranking Sangheili, especially on lower difficulties.


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File:H4-Concept-Storm.jpg|Concept art of a Sangheili Storm.
File:H4-Concept-Storm.jpg|Concept art of a Sangheili Storm.
File:H4 EliteMinor.png|An early render of a Sangheili Storm in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4 EliteMinor.png|An early render of a Sangheili Storm in ''Halo 4''.
File:SangheiliStorm.png|A render of a Sangheili Storm.
File:SangheiliStorm.png|A render of a Sangheili Storm.
File:H4-StormSangheili.png|Two variations of the Sangheili Storm.
File:H4-StormSangheili.png|Two variations of the Sangheili Storm.
File:Sangheili warrior intimidation.png|Sangheili Storm during the [[Human-Covenant War]].
File:Sangheili warrior intimidation.png|Sangheili Storm during the [[Human-Covenant War]].
File:H4 Prologue EnergySwordImpale.png|A Sangheili Storm impales a human civilian on his Energy sword.
File:H4-FUD John Minor battle.jpg|[[John-117]] battles a Sangheili Storm wielding a [[Type-55 Directed Energy Rifle/Advanced|storm rifle]] aboard the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}.
File:H4-FUD John Minor battle.jpg|[[John-117]] battles a Sangheili Storm wielding a [[Kelos'vaarda-pattern storm rifle|storm rifle]] aboard the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}.
File:H4-FUD-John117-MinorSword.jpg|A Sangheili Storm attempts to engage the Master Chief wielding an [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|energy sword]].
File:H4-FUD-John117-MinorSword.jpg|A Sangheili Storm attempts to engage the Master Chief wielding an [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]].
File:H4-SangheiliStorm.png|A Sangheili Storm aboard [[Ivanoff Station]].
File:H4-SangheiliStorm.png|A Sangheili Storm aboard [[Ivanoff Station]].
File:H4_Green_Storm_Sangheili.png|A green-armored Sangheili Storm in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4 - Green Sangheili Storm.png|A green-armored Sangheili Storm in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-GreenSangheiliStorm.png|A Sangheili Storm using a [[Type-33 needler]].
File:H4-GreenSangheiliStorm.png|A Sangheili Storm using a [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]].
File:H4-GreenSangheiliStorm1.png|A Sangheili Storm firing his storm rifle.
File:H4-GreenSangheiliStorm1.png|A Sangheili Storm firing his storm rfle.
File:H4-RedSangheiliStorm.png|A red-armored Sangheili Storm in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-RedSangheiliStorm.png|A red-armored Sangheili Storm in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-RedSangheiliStorm1.png|A Sangheili Storm pointing with his storm rifle.
File:H4-RedSangheiliStorm1.png|A Sangheili Storm pointing with his storm rifle.
File:H4-SpOps-EliteMinor.jpg|A Sangheili Storm in ''Halo 4''{{'}}s ''[[Spartan Ops]]'' episodic campaign mode.
File:H4-SpOps-EliteMinor.jpg|A Sangheili Storm in ''Halo 4'''s ''Spartan Ops'' episodic campaign mode.
File:Sangheili Storm - Spartan Ops.png|Sangheili Storm in ''[[Spartan Ops#Halo: Infinity|Halo: Infinity]]''.
File:Sangheili Storm - Spartan Ops.png|Sangheili Storm in ''[[Spartan Ops#Halo: Infinity|Halo: Infinity]]''.
File:SpartanOps - Storm.png|A Sangheili Storm commanding [[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-Yar]] soldiers.
File:SpartanOps - Storm.png|A Sangheili Storm commanding troops.
File:StormEliteMerc.png|A Sangheili Storm part of [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group]] during the [[Battle of Ealen IV]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
File:StormEliteMerc.png|A Sangheili Storm part of [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group]] during the [[Battle of Ealen IV]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
File:HTFORAS-SangheiliStormRS.jpg|Reference sheet of the Sangheili Storm for ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''
File:HTFOR-SangheiliStorm.png|A Sangheili Storm [[dual wielding]] an energy sword and T-25 plasma pistol aboard the ''[[Unrelenting]]'' during the [[Battle of Chi Ceti]] in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''.
File:HTFOR-SangheiliStorm.png|A Sangheili Storm [[dual wielding]] an energy sword and [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]] aboard the ''[[Unrelenting]]'' during the [[Battle of Chi Ceti]].
File:H5G-Render-SangheiliStorm.png|Render of the Sangheili Storm in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-Render-SangheiliStorm.png|Render of the Sangheili Storm in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-SOSSangheili&thing.png|Sangheili Storm part of the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] fixing a Sword {{Pattern|D'nomlhe|Banshee}} in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-SangheiliStorm.png|A profile image of a Sangheili Storm in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5 SOS Storm Transparent.png|A Sangheili Storm wearing the colours of the Swords of Sanghelios.
File:H5G-SOSSangheili&thing.png|Sangheili Storm part of the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] fixing a Sword [[Type-54 Banshee]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:Canon Fodder 10-17-15.jpg|A Sangheili Storm sitting with [[Dimkee Hotay]] during the [[Battle of Nuusra]].
File:Canon Fodder 10-17-15.jpg|A Sangheili Storm sitting with [[Dimkee Hotay]] during the [[Battle of Nuusra]].
File:H5G-SIVvsSangheiliStorm.jpg|Two Sangheili Storm attack a [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] on [[Raid on Apex 7]].
File:H5G-SIVvsSangheiliStorm.jpg|Two Sangheili Storm attack a Spartan-IV on [[Raid on Apex 7]].
File:H5G-SangheiliStormWF.png|A Sangheili Storm on [[Escape from ARC]].
File:H5G-SangheiliStormWF.png|A Sangheili Storm on [[Escape from ARC]].
File:H5G-CloakedSangheiliStorm.png|A [[active camouflage|cloaked]] Sangheili Storm on [[Attack on Sanctum]].
File:H5G-CloakedSangheiliStorm.png|A cloaked Sangheili Storm on [[Attack on Sanctum]].
File:H5G-SangheiliStorm&Z180.png|Sangheili Storm with [[Z-180 Scattershot]]s and {{Pattern|Mosa|carbine}}s on [[Urban]].
File:H5G-SangheiliStorm&Z180.png|Sangheili Storm with Z-180 Scattershots and T-57B carbines on [[Urban]].
File:H5G-NoscopingElite.png|A Sangheili Storm with a {{Pattern|Zubo|beam rifle}}.
File:H5G-DeadSangheiliStormForge.png|Dead Sangheili Storm in [[Forge]].
File:H5G-DeadSangheiliStormForge.png|Dead Sangheili Storm in [[Forge]].
File:KillerInstinctStormOptions.png|The Storm harness in ''Killer Instinct''.
File:KillerInstinctStormOptions.png|The Storm harness in ''Killer Instinct''.
File:HM-Battle of Sunaion.jpg|Spartan Jameson Locke and Arbiter Thel 'Vadam battle Sangheili Storm during the Battle of Sunaion in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''.
File:HTfS - Canon Fodder preview.jpg|John-117 killing a Sangheili Storm in ''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''.
File:TFS-Kelly.png|Kelly-087 killing a Sangheili Storm in ''[[On the Brink]]''.
File:HINF-TrolliElite.jpg|A Sangheili Storm made out of [[Wikipedia:Trolli|Trolli]] candies.
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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Terminal (Halo 4)|Terminals]]''
**''[[Terminal/Halo 4|Terminals]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''
*''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''
**''[[On the Brink]]''
*''[[Halo: Lone Wolf]]''
*''[[Halo: Sunrise on Sanghelios]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
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{{Sangheili Ranks}}
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[[Category:Sangheili ranks and titles|Storm]]
[[Category:Sangheili ranks and titles|Storm]]

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