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| {{Disambig header|the Covenant military rank|the [[Halo: Reach]] multiplayer map|Zealot (map)}} | | <center>'''''Zealot''' redirects here. For the Halo: Reach multiplayer map, see [[Zealot (level)]].''</center> |
| [[File:HReach - Sangheili Zealot.png|300px|thumb|A Sangheili Zealot.]] | | {{Unit infobox|variant= Cov |
| {{Quote|The true devotee honors our name with actions, not words.|The Sangheili Zealot's mantra.{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}}}} | | |image=[[File:Halo 4 Elite2.jpg|300px]] |
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| | {{Quote|The true devotee honors our name with actions, not words.|Sangheili Zealot's mantra}} |
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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. | | '''Zealot''' is a category of high-ranking [[Sangheili]] warriors in the [[Covenant]].<ref name="vis">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 60''</ref> Less of a rank than a philosophy, Zealots are among the most devout followers of the [[Covenant religion]].<ref name="enc zealot">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia|Halo Encyclopedia (2011)]]''', ''page 134''</ref> |
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| ==Overview== | | ==Background== |
| {{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}}}} | | {{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 name="tcp thel">'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 142''</ref>}} |
| 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===
| | Zealots are greatly experienced and unparalleled in combat skill. Equipped with advanced armor systems and equipment, they are also among the most resilient and powerful Sangheili infantry.<ref name="vis"/> Although Sangheili males are trained in the arts of combat from a young age, it is believed that future Zealots are born with an innate desire to kill.<ref name="enc zealot"/> |
| 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===
| | Unlike the majority of the Covenant's [[Covenant military|conventional military forces]] which fall under the authority of the [[Ministry of Resolution]], Zealots are a separate group that reports to the [[Ministry of Fervent Intercession]], which deploys small teams of Zealots during all significant engagements to locate, analyze and amass intel regarding [[reliquary]] sites, as well as to recover [[Forerunner]] artifacts or otherwise important data.<ref name="vis"/><ref name="tcp team">'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 138-139''</ref> |
| 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}} | |
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| ===History=== | | Aside artifact retrieval, Zealots also serve in a variety of roles in the Covenant military. Individual Zealots are often tasked with direct intervention in the battlefield, commanding the forces they fight alongside. These Zealots often assume positions of command such as [[Shipmaster]], [[Field Master]] or [[Fleet Master]]. In addition, the extremely high rank of [[Sangheili Field Marshal|Field Marshal]] is exclusive to the Zealot-class. They hold supreme authority over Covenant land forces, and are occasionally tasked with leading Zealot strike teams.<ref name="enc field marshal">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia|Halo Encyclopedia (2011)]]''', ''page 135''</ref> 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 name="vis"/> |
| 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}}
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| | Though Zealot special operations teams wear maroon armor, most Zealots who serve with regular Covenant military forces wear gold armor to signify their status as field commanders.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Great Journey: The Art of Building Worlds]]''', ''page 52''</ref> This armor is distinguished from a [[Sangheili General|General]]'s harness by being less elaborate in design.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Uprising]]''</ref> In addition, Zealots serving in the position of [[Supreme Commander]] sometimes wear purple armor and a cloak.<ref>'''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''', ''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'', ''page 15''</ref> |
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| ==Equipment==
| | In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' Zealots wear solid gold armor,<ref name="vis"/> a pointed helmet and shoulder pauldrons (signifying rank), blue lights running on their armor and a [[Forerunner]] glyph on their back. Their [[Sangheili personal energy shield|shields]] are much more powerful than those of their subordinates, and wield either an Energy Sword or Plasma Rifle (They fire much faster than other Elites and with greater accuracy). In ''Halo 2'' Zealots wear the standard armor of all Elites, with orange lights running on their armor, but this time wear gold and tan armor. Zealots do not appear in ''[[Halo 3]]'', but make a significant appearance in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. In ''Halo: Reach'', the Zealot wears a more ornamental helmet, with blue lights running on their helmets and shoulder pauldrons and also a little bit on their body and thighs. Zealots have a maroon color, similar to the [[Sangheili Field Marshal|Field Marshal]]. |
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| {{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}}}}
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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]]}}
| | In ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'', Zealots wear the same armor configuration seen in ''Halo: Reach'', with the only noticeable difference being that the armor is now yellowish gold similar to previous incarnations, rather than the maroon color seen in ''Reach''. The armor retains the blue lights from ''Reach'', however. |
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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}}
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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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| 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====
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| {{Main|Denzhau-pattern intrusion harness}}
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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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| 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.}}
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| ==Known Zealots== | | ==Known Zealots== |
| ===Deceased===
| | *[[Thel 'Vadam]]<ref name="tcp thel"/> - [[Supreme Commander]] of the ''[[Fleet of Particular Justice]]''; later became the [[Arbiter]]. |
| *[[Jora 'Konaree]] – A Zealot who fought in Thel 'Vadamee's Zealot team in [[2535]].{{Ref/Reuse|tcp team}} | | *[[Luro 'Taralumee]] - [[Supreme Commander]] of the ''[[Third Fleet of Glorious Consequence]]'' <ref name="TP">'''Halo Legends''', ''The Package''</ref> |
| *[[Jul 'Mdama]] – Leader of a [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant faction]] allied with the [[Ur-Didact]] as of July [[2557]].
| | *[[Jora 'Konaree]] - A Zealot warrior who fought in Thel 'Vadamee's Zealot team.<ref name="tcp team"/> |
| *[[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}} | | *[[Saal]] - A Zealot in Thel 'Vadamee's team.<ref name="tcp team"/> |
| *[[Merg Vol]] – Leader of the [[Merg Vol's Covenant|Covenant faction]] that [[Battle of Draetheus V|attacked]] [[Draetheus V]] in [[2554]]. | | *[[Veer]] - One of the Zealots in 'Vadamee's team.<ref name="tcp team"/> |
| *[[Rho 'Barutamee]] – Supreme Commander of the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] and leader of the [[Devoted Sentries]].{{Ref/Generic|Halo: Fleet Battles}}
| | *[[Zhar (Sangheili)|Zhar]] - One of the Zealots in 'Vadamee's team.<ref name="tcp team"/> |
| *[[Saal]] – A Zealot in Thel 'Vadamee's team.{{Ref/Reuse|tcp team}} | | *[[Thon 'Talamee]] - Shipmaster of the ''[[Clarity of Faith]]''. |
| *[[Unidentified Sangheili Zealot (Circinius IV)]] – led the Covenant ground assault on [[Corbulo Academy]] in April 2526. | | *[[Re'gish Wamik]] - A Field Master during the [[Harvest Campaign]]. |
| *[[Unidentified Sangheili Zealot (Sedra)]] – responsible for a terrorist attack on Sedra City in February 2556.
| | *[[Noga 'Putumee]] - A Field Master during the [[Battle of Installation 04]]. |
| *[[Zhar (Sangheili)|Zhar]] – One of the Zealots in 'Vadamee's team.{{Ref/Reuse|tcp team}} | | *[[Lat 'Ravamee]] - Shipmaster of the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''. |
| | | *[[Avu Med 'Telcam]] - Field Master and Bishop of the Servants of Abiding Truth. |
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| *[[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}} | |
| *[[Veer]] – One of the Zealots in 'Vadamee's team.{{Ref/Reuse|tcp team}} | |
| *[[Sali 'Nyon]] – Leader of a [[Sali 'Nyon's Covenant|mutiny]] within Jul 'Mdama's faction in July 2558.
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| ==In-game Information==
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| ===Halo: Reach===
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| '''Unlock''': Achieve Captain.
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| *Description: The true devotee honors our name with actions, not words. | |
| ===''Halo: Fleet Battles''===
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| ==Production notes==
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| ''[[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.
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| {{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Zealots}}
| | *The Zealots featured thus far have not had a black or steel secondary color like lower-ranking Elites. In ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', they are solid gold. In ''[[Halo 2]]'', they have a tan secondary color. |
| *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. | | *Zealots will never ride or drive in a vehicle, nor will they board an enemy vehicle if one is near them. |
| *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. | | *The plasma rifle-wielding Zealots of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' will not melee. This is due to the fact that they are programmed to berserk when they see you, and have no provisions to melee while in berserk mode. |
| *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. | | *On the [[Legendary]] difficulty in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', it takes two to three [[plasma grenade]]s to kill a Zealot. |
| *[[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]]''. | | *[[Thel 'Vadam]]ee appeared before the Council in the golden armor of a Zealot, although he wore ceremonial armor while commanding [[Fleet of Particular Justice|his fleet]]. |
| *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}} | | *Some Zealots in ''Halo 2'' have glitches, including running back and forth, teleporting from one spot to the other, disappearing, and saying two things at once.{{citation needed}} |
| | *In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', Zealots (as with all Elites), will usually jump out of the way to avoid a grenade: when near a ledge, they will jump over and will fall to their deaths. However, on [[Legendary]], the Zealots will sometimes charge through the blast and try to kill the player. |
| | *Zealots have only the shields of a [[Sangheili Major]] in ''Halo 2'', but what they lack in shields they make up for in skill. Their armor is stronger than normal, but they can still be killed by a single headshot. |
| | *Zealots' gauntlets are blue in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', (the same color [[Special Operation Sangheili|Spec Ops]] have), but in ''Halo 2'', they wear the usual orange gauntlets of all other Elites. |
| | *In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', Zealots can deflect plasma grenades with their energy sword. |
| | *In ''Halo: Reach'', there is a loadout called Zealot, which gives the player a [[Type-31 Rifle|needle rifle]], a plasma pistol and two plasma grenades. There is also 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 Guided Munitions Launcher|needler]], and three plasma grenades, although once the player uses the third grenade, they will only be able to hold two. |
| | *The real-time strategy game ''[[w:c:StarCraft:StarCraft|StarCraft]]'' features a Protoss unit known as the [[w:c:StarCraft:Zealot (StarCraft)|zealot]]; these warriors also wear golden armor and wield powerful energy blades. |
| | *In ''Halo: Reach'', the Zealot armor is available as an [[Armor Permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armor Permutation]] once the player has reached the rank of [[Rank (Halo: Reach)|Captain]]. |
| | *There are a total of [[List of "seven" references in Halo|7]] Zealots that appear to fight Noble Team: 2 in [[Winter Contingency]] towards the end (not counting the [[Sangheili Field Marshal|Field Marshal]]), 1 in [[Tip of the Spear]] who can be killed for an [[Your Heresy Will Stay Your Feet|achievement]], 3 in the end of [[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]] (again not counting the Field Marshal), and 1 in the final cutscene in [[Lone Wolf]] during Noble Six's Last Stand. |
| | *In ''Halo: Reach'', the Zealot encountered in the level [[Tip of the Spear]] is able to use [[Active Camouflage]] once he jumps down the gap in the floor while trying to escape. The Zealot is also able to switch from his Concussion Rifle to his Energy Sword once he is close enough to the enemy. |
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| ==Gallery== | | ==Gallery== |
| ===Concept art and illustrations===
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| <gallery> | | <gallery> |
| File:H4-Concept-Zealot.jpg|Concept art of a Sangheili Zealot in ''[[Halo 4]]''. | | File:Scrn 067.jpg|A Zealot standing triumphant over its foe, a dead [[Flood]] [[Flood Combat Form|combat form]], on [[Installation 04]]. |
| File:HFB-Rho.jpg|Rho 'Barutamee, a Zealot Supreme Commander in ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''.
| | File:H1 ZealotCartographer.jpg|A Zealot guarding the entrance to the Silent Cartographer. |
| File:Halo collateral damage2.png|Zealots on the cover of ''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]] [[Halo: Collateral Damage Issue 2|#2]]''.
| | File:Zealot attack.jpg|A Zealot issuing orders to its [[lance]] in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. |
| </gallery>
| | File:GoldSword4.jpg|A Zealot from ''[[Halo 2]]''. |
| | | File:Sangheili FieldM 01.png|A render of the Sangheili Zealot in ''Halo 2''. |
| ===Screenshots===
| | File:FearlessLeader26001200.PNG|A Zealot issuing orders to its lance in ''Halo 2''. |
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| | File:Arbiter & Zealot.jpg|[[Re'gish Wamik]], a Zealot in ''Halo Wars''. |
| File:HCE-SangheiliZealot.png|A Zealot Field Master in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
| | File:Elite Zealot.png|A close-up of an Elite Zealot in ''Halo: Reach''. |
| File:H1 ZealotCartographer.jpg|A Zealot Field Master brandishing his energy sword inside the [[Silent Cartographer]] in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | | FIle:CEA Zealot.png|A gold Zealot as seen in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''. |
| File:Scrn 067.jpg|A Zealot Field Master standing over a dead [[Flood combat form]] on [[Installation 04]].
| | File:Cartographer Zealot.jpg|A Zealot brandishing its energy sword in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''. |
| File:Zealot attack.jpg|A Zealot Field Master issuing orders to an infantry [[lance]]. | | File:Halo 4 Elite2.jpg|A Zealot in ''Halo 4''. |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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''. | |
| File:Cartographer Zealot.jpg|A Zealot Field Master near the entrance to the Silent Cartographer in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''. | |
| 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''. | |
| 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]]. | |
| 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''. | |
| 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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| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| ==List of appearances== | | ==List of appearances== |
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| *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}} | | *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}} |
| | **''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' |
| *''[[Halo 2]]'' | | *''[[Halo 2]]'' |
| *''[[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]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' |
| *''[[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]]'' | | *''[[Halo 4]]'' |
| **''[[Terminal (Halo 4)|Terminals]]''
| | *''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' |
| **''[[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}} | |
| *''[[Halo: The Machine Breaks]]''
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| ==Notes==
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| ==Sources== | | ==Sources== |
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| {{Sangheili Ranks}} | | {{Elite Ranks}} |
| [[Category:Sangheili ranks and titles|Zealot]] | | {{Sangheili Armor}} |
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