Editing Sangheili Ultra

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{{Covenant Rank Infobox
|name=Ultra
|image=[[Image:Shipmaster Rtas 'Vadum.jpg|260px]]
|species=[[Sangheili]]
|weapons=[[Energy Sword]], [[Fuel Rod Cannon]], [[Needler]], [[Plasma Rifle]], [[Carbine]]
|equipment=[[Elite Personal Energy Shield]]
|vehicles=[[Ghost]], [[Wraith]], [[Scarab]]
|missions=Ground Assaults
|role=Special Operations Commanders
|notable=[[Rtas 'Vadum]]
|affiliation=[[Covenant]], later [[Covenant Separatists]]
}}
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'''Ultra Elite''' is a high [[Sangheili]] (Elite) rank.

== Titles ==
=== Standard ===

The standard Ultra Elites command specific operations and are the [[Covenant]]'s equivalent to senior field officers (possibly along with [[Major Domo]] Elites). This makes them on par with UNSC [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]]s and [[Colonel]]s. They are subordinate to [[Zealot|Zealots]], who command [[Fleet]]s and armies. They are considered to be more skilled than [[Spec Ops]] Elites and only below the Zealots.

In ''[[Halo 2]]'', Ultras are seen commanding/defending a [[Scarab]] walker in the level ''[[Metropolis (Level)|Metropolis]]'' and warring with the [[Covenant Loyalist]]s for control of the [[Mausoleum of the Arbiter]]. They also appear more than "usual" in higher difficulties in ''Halo 2'' only.

=== [[Special Operations Commander]] ===

Thus far, [[Rtas 'Vadum]] is the only known officer holding this title. A SpecOps Commander commands a troupe of Special Operations Elites, as the name implies. 

Although he only holds the rank of Ultra, it has been theorized that the Commander may potentially command all of the SpecOps troops within the Covenant.

=== [[Ship Master]] === 

This rank is equivalent to the UNSC naval "Captain" or "Commander". Ship Masters command Starships within the Covenant, but they still fall under the command of their [[Fleet]]s Supreme Commander and De Facto commander/fleet master. An example of this is [[Rtas 'Vadumee]] who was mentioned as "Shipmaster" in multiple cutscenes in ''Halo 3''. However, it should be noted that the only known Ultra Shipmasters have appeared only when Zealots are unavailable, and they may only be acting shipmasters.

=== [[Fleet Master]] ===

Although the [[Zealot]]s have this role, an Ultra may, at certain times, take on the role of [[Fleet Master]] during extreme circumstances (such as 'Vadum's case).

== Combat ==
[[Image:Ultracapt.jpg|thumb|150px|left|An Ultra]]
Like their [[Zealot]] superiors, the Ultras are extremely powerful and skilled warriors. They also possess very strong [[energy shields]] that can withstand about twice as much damage as those possessed by [[Major Elites]], but they can't take much physical damage.

They often fight with heavy or dual-wielded weapons, particularly [[Plasma Rifles]] and Fuel Rod Guns, which they fire with unparalleled accuracy. They also carry [[Energy Sword]]s as their secondary weapon; when enemies get too close, or they are stuck by a grenade, Ultras let out a war cry, drop their currently wielded weapon, and pull the sword out for close combat.

The Ultras are able to continue in sustained heavy combat long after most Elite warriors shields would have been depleted. They are particularly effective in close quarters combat, where their stronger energy shields and Energy Swords allow them to take down large numbers of enemies and this can be confirmed at the [[Scarab]], where, on Legendary, Ultras' shields are so strong that can withstand a direct Rocket hit.

Ultras, [[Councilors]] and [[Zealot]]s, are the only [[Elites]] capable of withstanding a point-blank [[shotgun]] blast or a [[plasma grenade]] stick. They are extremely powerful and are not to be underestimated. On higher difficulties they can kill a careless player almost instantly.

When fighting an Ultra, it is advisable to use heavy weapons due to their strong energy shields. Even then, it will take multiple shots to kill the Elite. The plasma pistol is also highly effective, as it can completely disable their shields with a single overcharged shot. Like any other Elite, an Ultra will be briefly stunned after the overcharged shot disables their shields. The player should use this opportunity to quickly switch to another weapon, preferably one capable of making head shots (Magnum, Battle Rifle, or Carbine) and finish off the Ultra. Finally, [[plasma grenades]] are useful as well. While sticking an Ultra with a plasma grenade, on Legendary, will not kill it outright, it will deplete most of its shields allowing the player to finish off the Elite relatively quickly.

== Physical Appearance ==
[[Image:Ultra Elite H3.jpg|thumb|right|An Ultra as it most likely would have appeared in Halo 3.]]
[[Image:Ultra Flood Combat.jpg|thumb|right|An infected Ultra in ''[[Halo 3]]''.]] 
Ultra Elites wear a white version of the standard Elite armor and in ''Halo 3'' [[Rtas' Vadum]] is seen with slight armor permutations such as a combat helmet, but with the rest of it being assault.

== Appearances ==

''See: [[List of Elite Ultra Appearances in Halo]]''

== Trivia == 	 
*They only appear as prerendered corpses in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
*With the exception of Rtas 'Vadum, no living Ultras are found in ''[[Halo 3]]'', instead, only dead ones, found on the level [[Floodgate (Level)|Floodgate]], can be seen. 
*Given the sheer size of the Covenant military, before the civil war, the majority of [[Ship Master]]s were probably Ultras. 	 
*An Ultra performs the same functions and is just as important as a [[UNSC]] senior field officer, making them the Covenant's equivalent to [[Lieutenant Colonel]]s/[[Colonel]]s and [[Commander]]s/[[Captain]]s.
*On [[Floodgate]], the dead Ultras are some times glitched, so one like [[Rtas 'Vadum]] and the rest have a mixed head of the combat shoulders and assault front with combat body. On some occasions, however, regular-faced Ultras can be found at the edge of the pit leading further into the crashed ship.
*Many people believe Ultras to never be seen as "friendly" units in-game, but they can be achieved with the skull [[Thunderstorm]] in ''Halo 2''.

== Related Links ==
*[[Elite]]
*[[Ultra Grunt]] 
*[[Honor Guard Ultra]]
*[[Special Operations Commander]]
*[[Rtas 'Vadum]]

== Sources ==
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