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| {{Disambig header|the Covenant military rank|the [[Halo: Reach]] multiplayer map|Zealot (map)}}
| | |name=Zealot |
| [[File:HReach - Sangheili Zealot.png|300px|thumb|A Sangheili Zealot.]] | | |image=[[Image:Gold_Elite.JPG|300px]] |
| {{Quote|The true devotee honors our name with actions, not words.|The Sangheili Zealot's mantra.{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}}}}
| | |species=[[Sangheili]] |
| | |weapons=All weapons, put primarily [[Energy Sword]]s, [[Plasma Rifle]]s |
| | |equipment=[[Elite Personal Energy Shield]] |
| | |missions=Any |
| | |role=*Commander |
| | **Field commander |
| | **Naval commander |
| | |notable=*[[Arbiter_(Character)|Arbiter]] |
| | *[[Orna 'Fulsamee]] |
| | *[[Voro 'Mantakree]] |
| | *[[Noga 'Putumee]] |
| | |affiliation=[[Covenant]] |
| | }} |
| | '''Zealot''' is a [[Covenant]] [[Elite|Sangheili (Elite)]] rank. |
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| '''Zealot''' is a [[Covenant rank structure|military rank]] of high-ranking warriors in the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|military]], as well as some of its [[Covenant remnants|splinter factions]] during the [[Blooding Years]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Clarity|D=08|M=11|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-clarity-grace|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Clarity & Grace}} They were supervised and deployed by the [[Ministry of Fervent Intercession]],{{Ref/Book|Id=vis|EVG|Page=60}} with their organization divided into multiple chapters.{{Ref/Reuse|Clarity}}{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}} Zealots were among the most devout worshipers of the [[Forerunner]]s.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc zealot|Enc11|Page=134}} After the [[Battle of the Citadel|dissolution]] of the Covenant and the abandonment of [[Covenant religion|its religion]], some continued Forerunner worship.
| | == Rank == |
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| ==Overview==
| | "Zealot" is one of the highest ranks given to an Elite. These Elites are veterans who have been in hundreds of battles and have killed countless enemies. A combination of state of the art energy shielding and high intelligence makes these Elites formidable foes. They hold most of the high commanding positions, such as Fleet Masters or Field Commanders.{{Verify source}} |
| {{Quote|The Path is strict, Jora — it brooks no deviation, no remorse. We are zealots. We serve the Way. These are our orders. We do not question them.|[[Thel 'Vadam]]ee to [[Jora 'Konaree]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=tcp thel|HTCP|Page=142}}}}
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| Zealots are greatly experienced and unparalleled in combat skill. Equipped with advanced armor systems and equipment, this title is almost exclusively used by the most resilient and powerful [[Sangheili]] fighters.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} Although all Sangheili males are trained in the arts of combat from a young age, Sangheili believe future Zealots are born with an innate desire to kill.{{Ref/Reuse|enc zealot}}
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| ===Roles and responsibilies===
| | They are a step higher than [[Ultra Elite|Ultra]]s and possibly even [[Elite Honor Guard|Honor Guards]] in the Elites' ranking structure, but they are outranked by [[Imperial Admirals]], the [[Arbiter]] and the [[Councilor]]s. |
| Zealots may serve in a variety of command roles ranging from [[Shipmaster]]{{Ref/Level|Id=TToR|CE|The Truth and Reconciliation}}{{Ref/Reuse|tcp thel}} to [[Supreme Commander]].{{Ref/Comic|Id=Succor|HGN|Story=The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor}} The rank of [[Sangheili Field Marshal|Field Marshal]] is exclusive to the Zealot class. Field Marshals hold supreme authority over Covenant land forces, effectively making them the groundside counterpart to a [[Fleet Master]] or Supreme Commander; Field Marshals are also occasionally tasked with leading Zealot strike teams.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc field marshal|Enc11|Page=135}} [[Sangheili Zealot Assassin]]s are specialists who operate with teams of [[Stealth Sangheili|stealth troopers]].{{Ref/Book|Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide|Detail=(Collector's Edition)|Page=320}}
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| ===Organisation=== | | == Combat == |
| Unlike the majority of the Covenant's [[Covenant military|conventional military forces]], which fell under the authority of the [[Ministry of Resolution]], the Zealots were a separate group that reported to the Ministry of Fervent Intercession. Within the Ministry existed a number of chapters (such as the [[Devoted Sentries]]), many of which adhered to particular interpretations of ancient codes of honor or debt-packs.{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}} Some of these chapters traced their lineage back to long before the rise of the Covenant.{{Ref/Site|D=08|M=11|Y=2020|URL=http://www.ultra-combo.com/arbiters-colors-accessories/|Site=Ultra Combo|Page=Arbiter’s Colors & Accessories}} The Zealots' internal structure, rankings, and equipment varied from chapter to chapter and from fleet to fleet.{{Ref/Reuse|Clarity}} The ministry deployed small teams of Zealots during all significant engagements to locate, analyze, and amass intelligence regarding [[reliquary]] sites, as well as to recover [[Forerunner]] artifacts or otherwise important data.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=tcp team|HTCP|Page=138-139}}
| | [[Image:Elite zealot.jpg|thumb|left|A Zealot]] |
| | In [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], Zealots are known to wield [[Energy Sword]]s and [[Plasma Rifle]]s. They are significaly tougher than regular Major Elites as they shoot faster and tend to actually pursue, hunt, and kill their target, although usually in reckless abandon. They also have shields that are twice as strong as those of a Major Elite. In Halo 2, the Zealot AI is notably different: Zealots are always found wielding [[Energy Sword]]s, ceremonial weapons befitting their high rank. If, as the Arbiter, you give them another weapon, they will not fire it; instead, they will use it as a makeshift melee weapon.They are much faster than lower Elites, they are also far harder to hit and duck behind obstacles to avoid fire. When found with [[Energy Sword]]s they are highly dangerous and should be dealt with quickly. They are very powerful and smart, and are a force to be reckoned with. |
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| ===History===
| | The best way to deal with a Zealot is at a longer ranges, as they always wield swords, another tactic for the expierienced player is to stick the zealot with a plasma grenade while its charging at you. Also, due to their strong shields, it is advisable to use heavy weapons, such as the sniper rifle and rocket launcher, if they are available. The [[M6D pistol]] is only moderately effective, taking 16 headshots to kill a fully-shielded Zealot on Normal difficuly. If you are forced into close-quarters combat with a Zealot, you should use a shotgun. However, the player must exercise extreme caution and have very good timing, as it takes several blasts to kill a Zealot, and they can run faster than you can backpedal. The plasma pistol is also effective, as it can completely disable their shields with a single overcharged shot. Like any other Elite, a Zealot 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 headshots (e.g. the M6D), and finish off the Zealot. |
| During the [[Human-Covenant War]], many Zealots were assigned to battlefield duties in order to directly partake in the destruction of a species the Covenant viewed as heretical.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} [[Artisan-armorer]]s of the Covenant sometimes allied themselves particularly with the Zealot orders, and would produce specialty equipment such as the {{Pattern|Suspa Al|Assault Carapace|drop pod}} specifically for only the most pious of commanders. When deploying into battle, only warriors from within the Zealot ranks, or those seeking to aspire to join them, would be permitted to employ these insertion pods.{{Ref/Book|Id=WF66|HWF|Page=66-67}}
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| After their betrayal by the High Prophets, some worshipped the Foreurnners without belief in the Great Journey, while others forsook the religion all together. The role had become a more general rank of combat specialization, similar to how [[Sangheili Honor Guardsmen|Sangheili Honor Guard]]s forsook their original purpose after the Prophets had betrayed them.{{citation needed}} By [[2558]], some Zealots continued to serve within various [[Covenant remnants|Covenant remnant factions]], including those which remained religiously devoted to the Forerunners following the hegemony's collapse. Despite still having a combat niche, these Zealots served in political and social leadership positions (at least within [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]), filling all roles previously occupied by the [[San'Shyuum]].{{Ref/Site|D=30|M=04|Y=2013|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/8e70ae9a-11a0-4d04-b063-0631fb82bcca/elite-zealot-|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Covenant}}{{Ref/Book|Id=H4:EVG|H4EVG|Page=49}} Zealot loyalties remain divided amongst the Covenant successor states, and now exercise less discretion in judging the worthy to join their ranks.{{Ref/Reuse|WF66}}
| | In Halo 2, their shields are not quite as strong, but they can be fought in much the same way. They are still very deadly in close-quarters, so the player should keep their distance. In addition to the tactics mentioned in the preceding paragraph, dual [[M6C Magnum]]s can be very effective at close to medium ranges so long as you stay outside of their sword reach. Dual Needlers are also effective. |
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| ==Equipment== | | == Titles == |
| ===Armor===
| | [[Image:Ornafuls.jpg|thumb|A Zealot wielding his Energy Sword.]] |
| {{Quote|no=three|1=Catherine Halsey|q1=Zealots? You're certain?|2=Jorge-052|q2=Their [[Ceremonial battle harness|armor configuration]] matched.|3=SPARTAN-B312|q3=Shield strength, too.|4=[[Catherine Halsey]], [[Jorge-052]], and [[SPARTAN-B312]] during the [[Fall of Reach]].{{Ref/Level|Id=SB|HR|ONI: Sword Base}}}}
| | Because "Zealot" is the highest military grade for an Elite, there appears to be a variety of rank titles for Zealot Elites, and some Zealots are subservient to others. Some of the known titles include: |
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| Zealots have access to a variety of [[Sangheili harness|armor]] types and styles, including the [[Ceremonial battle harness]] or even the [[Infiltration harness]] (which is used by [[Special Operations Sangheili|Special Operations]] and [[Stealth Sangheili]]),{{Ref/Novel|Id=Cole|HTCP|Pages=197-198}} and reflecting the multiple roles encompassed by those who hold the title.{{Ref/Site|Id=Fighting|D=08|M=11|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-fighting-words|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Fighting Words}} The armor worn by a Zealot can be reflective of his chapter or fleet assignment.{{Ref/Reuse|Clarity}} Their suits have also variety of coloration, including blue,{{Ref/Film|Id=HN|HN|Episode=1}} although Zealots most commonly wear ornate maroon armor that, while intricate, is more subdued in design than the suits worn by Sangheili of lower ranks.{{Ref/Game|Id=Reach|HR}} By [[2558]], the [[Ultra-class armor|silver-white]] color scheme (with black trim) may have been also worn by [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultras]], although whatever this color configuration is used as the Ultra variant for the Zealot-class internal ranking structure is unknown.{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE15|HE|Issue=[[Halo: Escalation Issue 15|#15]]}}
| | *'''[[Supreme Commander]]''': These are the highest known titles for Zealot Elites. Supreme commanders are in charge of entire [[Covenant Fleet|fleets]] of starships, as well as all ground forces within those fleets. The only known Supreme Commander was the [[Arbiter_(Character)|Arbiter]], being in charge of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]]. It is not, however, clear that Supreme Commanders are Zealots, as the Arbiter was shown at alternating times with ornate purple armor or the armor of a Zealot. |
| | *'''[[Fleet Master]]''' and also and possibly another name for De Facto Commander: This rank normally acts as the normal Ship Master, and controls only one ship, but when a fleet needs to do an special objective, the Fleet Master acts as the commander for the ships participating in that objective (normally called [[Task Force]]). [[Voro 'Mantakree]] was a Fleet Master/De Facto Commander, and was in charge of leading a task force to Onyx to pursue the [[Bloodied Spirit]]. |
| | *'''[[Ship Master]]''': This rank is equivalent to the [[UNSC]] naval "Captain". 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 [[Orna 'Fulsamee]], who was the ship master of an unknown destroyer. Many believe that Orna Fulsamee commandeered a [[CCS class battle cruiser]], but in the book Halo: The Flood, he actually commands a destroyer. It mentioned it at the beginning pages of Halo The Flood. The title of Ship Master is not exclusive only to the Zealot rank. |
| | *'''[[Field Master]]''': This rank is equivalent to the [[UNSC]] [[Marine]] "General". Field Masters command entire armies, [[Legion]] strength or greater. Unlike human "Generals", Field Masters take a much more active role in combat, as in charging into the battle with their troops rather than giving orders from a HQ miles away from the conflict. They are in charge of all warriors of any race within that army, as well as all armor, air support, and materiel utilized by that army. An example of this is [[Noga 'Putumee]], who led forces against the humans on [[Installation 04]]. |
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| Zealot [[Field Master]]s in command positions,{{Ref/Book|Halo: Combat Evolved: Prima's Official Strategy Guide|Page=16}} including those attached to regular Covenant military forces, wore armors distinguished by their gold coloration (indicating a command role){{Ref/Book|Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide|Page=141}}{{Ref/Book|AoBW|Page=52}} and the nearly peerless durability of their [[energy shields]], like the suits worn by lower-ranking [[Sangheili General|Generals]].{{Ref/Game|Id=CEA|CEA}}{{Ref/Game|Id=H2|H2}} Despite the availability of specialized armor styles, many Zealot Field Masters wore gold-colored typical [[combat harness]]es during the war with humanity.{{Ref/Game|Id=H2A|H2A}} Like harnesses worn by Special Operations and Stealth Sangheili, Zealot armors are equipped with [[active camouflage]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H2At|H2A|Part=[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 2]]}}{{Ref/Level|Id=TOTS|HR|Tip of the Spear}}{{Ref/Game|Id=H4|H4}}
| | == Physical Appearance == |
| | [[Image:GoldSword4.jpg|thumb|The Zealot of the level ''[[Uprising]]'' emerging from an [[Orbital Insertion Pod]].]] |
| | Zealots wear distinct gold armor with a Forerunner glyph on the back, often with tan lining, and their [[Elite Personal Energy Shield|shield]]s are more powerful than those of their subordinates. |
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| Field Marshals wear a dark magenta-colored modified version of the Ceremonial battle harness; the front of the helmet has two horn-like prongs and the pauldrons are wider.{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}} Zealot Supreme Commanders may wear a similarly colored [[doarmir]] fur cloak with their armor.{{Ref/Reuse|Succor}}{{Ref/Reuse|H2At}}{{Ref/Note|''The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor'' depicts Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee (a Zealot) wearing purple armor and a purple cloak while in command of his fleet; this was in fact the first time purple was associated with the Zealot class. ''Halo 2: Anniversary''{{'}}s terminals instead depict 'Vadamee wearing a gold combat harness during the same timeframe, though the cloak's color is unchanged.}}
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| | === ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' === |
| File:HReach - Sangheili Zealot.png|A Zealot wearing a Ceremonial battle harness.
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| File:H2A Zealot HQ Transparent edited-1.png|A Zealot Field Master wearing a ''Gheocin''-pattern combat harness.
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| ====''Denzhau''-pattern intrusion harness====
| | In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', Zealot Elites appear with about the same frequency on all settings, although their strength on each difficulty increases significantly in a direct proportion with the difficulty level. They are difficult to kill on [[Normal]] mode and even more so on [[Legendary]]. In the stage [[Truth and Reconciliation (Level)|Truth and Reconciliation]] on Legendary difficulty, Zealots will replace the usual Stealth Elites encountered in the ship's Gravity Lift bay. |
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| Another armor type is derived from traditional designs worn on [[Hesduros]], and bears some similarities to the Infiltration harness.{{Ref/Reuse|H4:EVG}} This style was in use by [[2526]],{{Ref/Film|Id=FUD|FUD|Episode=4}} though the prevalence of its issue relative to other wartime models is unclear. This suit has a very organic, almost chitinous appearance, reflecting its origin on Hesduros.{{Ref/Reuse|H4:EVG}} The helmet, which encompasses most of the wearer's face, vaguely resembles those worn by the [[Ascetics]] and Covenant Special Operations forces. A cross-shaped pattern of purple, or blue, insets faces outward from a central point on the helmet; the helmets worn by [[Merg Vol]] and Jul 'Mdama emit distinctive holograms, perhaps produced by their aforementioned insets. A blade-like "talon", derived from the armor worn by [[kaidon]]s on Hesduros, is located on the inner toe of either boot. The harness also has protective hand-armor, and raised foil-arcs on its back.{{Ref/Reuse|H4:EVG}} It is commonly worn by Zealots serving various [[Covenant remnants|remnant factions]] in the wake of the Covenant's collapse, most notably the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|body]] led by [[Jul 'Mdama]], which was formed on Hesduros. In addition to the standard maroon coloration, this version is also produced in blue{{Ref/Game|Id=SO|H4|Part=Spartan Ops}}{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE14|HE|Issue=14}} and gold.{{Ref/Game|Id=HSA|HSA}}{{Ref/Reuse|HE15}}
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| | On Legendary, they always have highly enhanced energy shields (three times more powerful than standard MJOLNIR armor shields), and most also wield [[Energy Sword]]s (however, on at least two occasions in the level ''[[Two Betrayals]]'', Zealots are seen with [[Plasma Rifle]]s also). Zealots are also always accompanied by a vanguard group of lesser ranking Elites. The ranks of these Elites vary depending on the difficulty, with [[Minor Elite]]s making up the vanguard on [[Normal]] mode, and [[Major Elite]]s and [[Stealth Elite]]s making up the vanguard on [[Heroic]] and Legendary. |
| File:H5G-Sangheili Zealot.png|A Zealot with a ''Denzhau''-pattern intrusion harness.
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| Sangheili Zealots were typically armed with [[Type-1 energy sword]], although in some instances, they made use of other weapons, such as at least one [[Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle|plasma rifle]], a [[Elo'Nakada-pattern concussion rifle|concussion rifle]], a [[Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod gun|fuel rod gun]], or a [[Mosa-pattern carbine|carbine]].{{Ref/Reuse|CEA}}{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4}} Various Zealot veterans also did often pilot gold-colored specialized vehicles, such as ornate Temple variants of [[Temple Wraith|Wraith]], [[Type-54 Ghost#Variants|Ghosts]] and [[D'nomlhe-pattern Banshee#Variants|Banshees]], with the latter used by the [[sky-chevaliers]].{{Ref/Game|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=[[Temple Wraith]]|Quote=In the distant past, Zealots alone had the terrible responsibility of destroying parasite-tainted Forerunner gifts that ran amok after activation. Masterwork Wraith with hardened armor, improving handling, and a faster rate-of-fire for the plasma mortar.}}{{Ref/Game|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=[[Temple Ghost]]|Quote=Driven by veteran Zealots who have mastered their impetuous natures, the Temple Ghost is a rare treasure worth its weight in lesser warriors. Masterwork Ghost with hardened armor, improving handling, and plasma cannons that can shoot while boosting.}}{{Ref/Game|H5G|List of REQ cards|REQ card|Detail=[[Temple Banshee]]|Quote=The sky-chevaliers of the Zealot orders reappeared during the Sangheili civil war. Masterwork Banshee with hardened armor, improved handling, and upgraded fuel rod cannon with reduced fire delay and ability to fire while boosting.}}
| | [[Image:Goldlunge.jpg|thumb|left|A Zealot on ''[[Halo PC]]''. Note the armor does not shine.]] |
| | Unlike in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', Zealots only appear as enemies in the suicidal mode known as [[Legendary]], with few exceptions. |
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| ==Known Zealots==
| | Zealots are always seen with groups of subordinate Elites, as in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. They have strong energy shielding, roughly equivalent to that of [[Major Domo Elite|Elite Majors]], and will continually charge [[SPARTAN-117]] and his [[Marine]] comrades until killed. They also exclusively wield [[Energy Sword|Energy Swords]], unless given a different weapon by an allied player. Furthermore, Zealots are usually in unusual positions. (see below) |
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| *[[Jora 'Konaree]] – A Zealot who fought in Thel 'Vadamee's Zealot team in [[2535]].{{Ref/Reuse|tcp team}}
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| *[[Jul 'Mdama]] – Leader of a [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant faction]] allied with the [[Ur-Didact]] as of July [[2557]].
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| *[[Lat 'Ravamee]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]'', part of the Fleet of Particular Justice.{{Ref/Book|Id=HTEVG197|Halo: The Essential Visual Guide|Page=197}}
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| *[[Merg Vol]] – Leader of the [[Merg Vol's Covenant|Covenant faction]] that [[Battle of Draetheus V|attacked]] [[Draetheus V]] in [[2554]].
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| *[[Rho 'Barutamee]] – Supreme Commander of the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] and leader of the [[Devoted Sentries]].{{Ref/Generic|Halo: Fleet Battles}}
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| *[[Saal]] – A Zealot in Thel 'Vadamee's team.{{Ref/Reuse|tcp team}}
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| *[[Unidentified Sangheili Zealot (Circinius IV)]] – led the Covenant ground assault on [[Corbulo Academy]] in April 2526.
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| *[[Unidentified Sangheili Zealot (Sedra)]] – responsible for a terrorist attack on Sedra City in February 2556.
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| *[[Zhar (Sangheili)|Zhar]] – One of the Zealots in 'Vadamee's team.{{Ref/Reuse|tcp team}}
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| | Their shields seem to be weaker than in the first game, as is about the same strength as a Major Elite's shields. For example, in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', they could take two Needler explosions before dying, but in Halo 2 they can take only one. It appears their stronger shields were traded to the Ultra and Councillor Elites. |
| *[[Thel 'Vadam]] – [[Supreme Commander]] of the ''[[Fleet of Particular Justice]]''; later became the [[Arbiter]] and leader of the [[Swords of Sanghelios]], who allied with the [[UNSC]] during the [[Great Schism]].{{Ref/Reuse|tcp thel}}
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| *[[Veer]] – One of the Zealots in 'Vadamee's team.{{Ref/Reuse|tcp team}}
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| *[[Sali 'Nyon]] – Leader of a [[Sali 'Nyon's Covenant|mutiny]] within Jul 'Mdama's faction in July 2558.
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| | The following is a list of Zealot appearances in ''Halo 2''. |
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| *Description: The true devotee honors our name with actions, not words.
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| | *''[[Cairo Station (Level)|Cairo Station]]'' (Legendary only) - In Hangar B-01 (the second Hangar Bay), a Zealot armed with an [[Energy Sword]] leads the fifth Covenant wave out of the [[Covenant Boarding Craft|boarding craft]] to fight the player-controlled Master Chief. |
| ''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'' page 100 mentions the existence of a hypothetical [[Kig-Yar]] Zealot rank—something which is at odds with the way the Kig-Yar have been presented in all other sources before and since, as there are currently no known Kig-Yar Zealots mentioned in the canon. This misconception originates with the character of [[Zhar (Kig-Yar)|Zhar]] from the book ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', who was once thought to be a Zealot, but this was based on a misreading of an insult directed toward [[Dadab]], an [[Unggoy]] [[Deacon]]. This original misconception was later reproduced on Halopedia, and ultimately made its way into this sourcebook. Given the title has no basis in canon except for this original misconception, and has not been indicated to exist since with books such as the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]'' only reinforcing the title of Zealot as one of exclusively Sangheili usage. | | *''[[Outskirts (Level)|Outskirts]]'' (Legendary only) - At a point in the level where a Covenant [[Phantom]] dropship approaches and drops off troops, it will drop one Covenant Zealot off, along with the rest of the units. The Zealot will then normally charge toward and attack the player and any remaining Marines. Another example is a section of the same level near the [[Hotel Zanzibar]], after Sniper Alley. There is always a Zealot in the half collapsed building, which will jump down and attack if the player walks down the streets near it. |
| | *''[[Metropolis (Level)|Metropolis]]'' (Legendary only) - As one gets to the service tunnel at the end of the Highway tunnel, a sword-wielding Zealot will emerge from there. |
| | *''[[Uprising (Level)|Uprising]]'' - The Arbiter always gains a Zealot ally in the early part of the level ''Uprising'', regardless of difficulty. |
| | *''[[The Great Journey (Level)|The Great Journey]]'' - In the final battle with [[Tartarus]], one or more Zealots with Energy Swords will be generated to aid you, either before or during the fight. Their usefulness is limited however, as Tartarus's shield protects him from Energy Swords and melee attacks. Since these are a Zealot's primary methods of attack, the Elites simply deal no damage and are left open to a close range attack from the [[Fist of Rukt]]. |
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| ==Trivia==
| | Zealots in Halo 2 are far more sneaky and tactical than in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. They usually fight in more refined and stealthy ways than their allies. An example of this is that, rather than simply charging the player the entire time, they will sneak on him and only charge after being seen. |
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| | It should also be noted that the Zealot AI will not enter any vehicles except for Phantoms and Crusiers. |
| *The plasma rifle-wielding Zealots of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' do not perform melee attacks. This is because they are programmed to go berserk when they see the [[Master Chief]] and have no provisions for melee attacking while in berserk mode.
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| *In ''Halo: Reach'', the Zealot armor is available as an [[Armor customization (Halo: Reach)|Armor Permutation]] once the player has reached the rank of [[Rank (Halo: Reach)|Captain]]. The game features a loadout called "Zealot" which gives the player a {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}}, a plasma pistol, and two plasma grenades. There is another loadout available only in the third phase of Invasion called "Royal Zealot". This loadout is an improved version of the standard Zealot loadout. It provides a needle rifle, a [[Type-33 Needler]], and three plasma grenades, although once the player uses the third grenade, they will be able to carry only two.
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| *The real-time strategy game ''[[StarCraft:StarCraft|StarCraft]]'' features a Protoss infantry unit known as the [[StarCraft:Zealot|zealot]]; these warriors also wear golden armor and wield powerful energy blades. In ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', the zealot tip in the loading screen is titled "My Life for Hire"; a reference to the zealots' "My life for Aiur" line.
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| *[[Seven]] Zealots are fought in ''Halo: Reach''{{'}}s campaign: two on ''[[Winter Contingency]]'', one on ''[[Tip of the Spear]]'', (who can be killed to unlock the ''[[Your Heresy Will Stay Your Feet]]'' achievement), and four (including the [[Sangheili Field Marshal|Field Marshal]]) at the end of ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]''.
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| *One of the loading screen tips in ''Halo Infinite'' makes a reference to Sangheili Zealots, leading many to initially believe the sword-wielding purple armored Elites in the game are Zealots. However, according to Halo Waypoint's January 2022 Cannon Fodder, the purple armored Elites in ''Halo Infinite'' are canonically classified as Spec Ops, not Zealots.{{Ref/Site|Id=Cannon Fodder|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-foundations|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Foundations|Quote=Those rad-looking purple Sangheili in the sleek armor? They’re classified canonically as Spec Ops, not Zealots. It’s important to remember that oftentimes enemy or character tags that you might find within game files are development shorthand and not necessarily final.|D=12|M=1|Y=2022}}
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| ==Gallery== | | == Known Zealots == |
| ===Concept art and illustrations===
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| File:H4-Concept-Zealot.jpg|Concept art of a Sangheili Zealot in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
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| File:HFB-Rho.jpg|Rho 'Barutamee, a Zealot Supreme Commander in ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''.
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| File:Halo collateral damage2.png|Zealots on the cover of ''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]] [[Halo: Collateral Damage Issue 2|#2]]''.
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| ===Screenshots=== | | === Supreme Commanders === |
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| File:HCE-SangheiliZealot.png|A Zealot Field Master in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
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| File:H1 ZealotCartographer.jpg|A Zealot Field Master brandishing his energy sword inside the [[Silent Cartographer]] in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
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| File:Scrn 067.jpg|A Zealot Field Master standing over a dead [[Flood combat form]] on [[Installation 04]].
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| File:Zealot attack.jpg|A Zealot Field Master issuing orders to an infantry [[lance]].
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| File:Sangheili FieldM 01.png|A Zealot Field Master in ''[[Halo 2]]''. The armor is a palette-swapped version of the standard combat harness.
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| File:H2 Sangheili Zealot.png|A Zealot Field Master in ''Halo 2''.
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| File:FearlessLeader26001200.PNG|A Zealot Field Master issuing orders to his subordinates in [[Old Mombasa]].
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| File:GoldSword4.jpg|A Zealot Field Master eager to fight the [[Jiralhanae]] shortly after the murder of the [[Sangheili Councilor]]s.
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| File:Dual wield.jpeg|A Zealot dual-wielding {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}s in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
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| File:Elite Zealot.png|A Zealot attacking [[SPARTAN-B312]] from the latter's perspective.
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| File: Sangheili-Zealot CEA.png|A Zealot Field Master in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''.
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| File:CEA Zealot.png|A Zealot Field Master with a Ceremonial battle harness in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
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| File:Cartographer Zealot.jpg|A Zealot Field Master near the entrance to the Silent Cartographer in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
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| File:H4FUD-SangheiliZealot-Closeup.jpg|Closeup of a Zealot's helmet in ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''.
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| File:H4SangheiliZealot.png|A Zealot in ''Halo 4''.
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| File:H4 EliteZealot.png|An early render of a Zealot in ''Halo 4''.
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| File:Halo4-SangheiliZealot-Unarmed.png|A Hesduros Sangheili Zealot, unarmed, in ''Halo 4''.
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| File:H4-SangheiliZealot.png|Two variations of the Sangheili Zealot in ''Halo 4''.
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| File:Spops Zealot.jpg|A Zealot charging a [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]].
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| File:HE15 Found.jpg|A golden Hesduros Zealot part of [[Sali 'Nyon's Covenant]] is incapacitated by Prometheans during the [[Battle of Aktis IV]].
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| File:HE15 Jul Prometheans.jpg|A [[Ultra-class armor|white]] Zealot conversing with Jul 'Mdama during the Battle of Aktis IV.
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| File:Halo 2 Anniversary Zealot.png|A Sangheili Zealot Field Master in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
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| File:H2AZealot.jpg|A Zealot Field Master participating in the [[Battle of Installation 05]].
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| File:H5GA-LockevsZealot.png|A Hesduros Zealot walking towards [[Jameson Locke]] on [[Sanghelios]].
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| File:H5G-JohnvsZealot.jpg|John-117 fighing a Hesduros Zealot aboard ''[[Argent Moon]]''.
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| File:H5G - Zealot Assassin 1.png|A Zealot Assassin on [[Raid on Apex 7]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
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| File:H5G - Zealot Assassin 2.png|A Zealot Assassin firing a {{Pattern|Kelos'vaarda|storm rifle}}.
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| File:H5G-CloakedZealot.png|A cloaked Zealot with a T-56D Needler on [[Attack on Sanctum]].
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| ==List of appearances==
| | *[[Arbiter (character)|The Arbiter]] - former Supreme Commander of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]] |
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| *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}} | |
| *''[[Halo 2]]''
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| *''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
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| **''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''
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| *''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
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| *''[[Halo Wars]]''
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| *''[[Halo Legends]]''
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| **''[[Origins]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Reach]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]
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| **''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
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| *''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''
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| *''[[Halo 4]]''
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| **''[[Terminal (Halo 4)|Terminals]]''
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| **''[[Spartan Ops]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''
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| *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
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| **''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
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| *''[[Hunt the Truth]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''
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| *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
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| *''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Smoke and Shadow]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo: Envoy]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]''
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| *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo: The Television Series Season One]]''
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| **''[[Transcendence]]''
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| *''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo: The Machine Breaks]]''
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| ==Notes== | | === Fleet Masters === |
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| | *[[Voro 'Mantakree]] - ''De facto'' Fleet Master of the [[Second Fleet of Homogenous Clarity]] |
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| {{Sangheili Ranks}} | | === Ship Masters === |
| [[Category:Sangheili ranks and titles|Zealot]] | | |
| | *[[Orna 'Fulsamee]] - Ship Master of the Truth and Reconciliation. |
| | *[[Tano 'Inanraree]] - Ship Master of the ''[[Incorruptible]]'' |
| | *[[Qunu]] - Ship Master of the ''[[Far Sight Lost]]'' |
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| | === Field Masters === |
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| | *[[Noga 'Putumee]] - Field Master in the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]] |
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| | == Trivia == |
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| | *The Zealots featured thus far have not had a black secondary color like lower ranking Elites. In Halo: CE, they are solid gold. In Halo 2, they have a brown/tan secondary color. It is unknown if this armor is given to all Zealots or if there are variants which have black as the secondary color. Given the frequency of the featuring of Zealots seen by players, all Zealots are likely issued this color scheme. |
| | *Zealots seem to be the equivalent of flag officers (various grades of Generals and Admirals). |
| | *With the exception of Major Domos, Zealots are the only rank featured so far that have been confirmed holding the position of Ship Master. |
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| | == Sources == |
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