Editing Sangheili harness

{{Status|Canon}}
[[File:Elites Comparison.jpg|thumb|300px|Three varieties of Sangheili harness.]]
{{Series/Species/Sangheili}}
'''Sangheili harness''' refers to a wide variety of [[Powered exoskeleton|armor system]]s used by the [[Sangheili]] soldiers of the [[Covenant]] during its time and its [[Covenant remnants|splinter groups]]. The differences between harnesses depend on rank, function, or style. Some harnesses are used by Sangheili of many ranks, while others are more restricted.<ref name="Clarity">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-clarity-grace '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Clarity & Grace'']</ref>

Though the [[combat harness]] is only one variant among many other Sangheili harnesses, the term "combat" is sometimes used off-handedly in a synecdochical manner when referring to other Sangheili harnesses, as the combat harness is the most basic, well-known, and widespread armor variant.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''pages 56, 60''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''pages 28, 48''</ref>

==Design details==
[[File:H5G - Sangheili techsuit.jpg|200px|thumb|One type of techsuit used under the harness.]]
High-ranking Sangheili may choose between a standard or ornamental design.<ref name="H2A">'''Halo 2: Anniversary'''</ref><ref name="Reach">'''Halo: Reach'''</ref> Gold coloration is universally associated with [[Field Master|field command authority]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide]]''', ''page 141''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Great Journey: The Art of Building Worlds]]''', ''page 52''</ref><ref name="ArchiveGrim">[https://web.archive.org/web/20180525161151/http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/9-canon-fodder-and-random-lore-chat/?page=64 '''Halo Archive''': ''Canon Fodder Thread'' GrimBrother One's comment]</ref> The Sangheili harness is almost always equipped with [[energy shielding]], with some variants featuring enhanced shields.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''pages 57, 60''</ref> It also boosts the speed and strength of its user, though it remains less effective than the [[human]]-made [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]].{{Ref/Book|Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition)|Page=131|Quote='''The Elite Combat Harness is the standard armor used by the Sangheili in all Covenant conflicts. Similar to the Spartans' mark VI in that it boosts speed and strength while adding a personal energy shield, the armor is actually less advanced and can withstand less damage than a Spartan's armor.'''}}

==History==
The Covenant Empire originally applied a fairly structured coding for both combat and ceremonial roles—with Sangheili-derived livery choices subsisting on the margin.{{Ref/Reuse|Clarity}} After the empire's collapse, the armor color coding loosened significantly.{{Ref/Reuse|ArchiveGrim}}

===Human design attempts===
After the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[UNSC]], [[ONI]] and various private corporations started developing a number of armor permutations based on Sangheili armor technology for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2) platform]]. This was done either by cooperating with human-allied Sangheili—like those from the [[Swords of Sanghelios]]—, or by independent research, testing, and reverse-engineering, sometimes bordering on disrespect for safety protocols.

The [[ANUBIS-class Mjolnir|ANUBIS-class]] helmet's enhanced sensor suite was developed in collaboration with Sangheili, though ONI security paranoia has slowed technology integration.<ref name="H5">'''Halo 5: Guardians'''</ref> The [[COPPERHEAD-class Mjolnir|COPPERHEAD]]'s external appearance and [[heads-up display]] bear Sangheili features, though it was not built from Sangheili technology properly. This Mjolnir variant is for militarized anthropology, including [[xenoanthropology]].{{Ref/Reuse|H5}} The [[FREEBOOTER-class Mjolnir|FREEBOOTER]]'s seamless nanofabricated armor panels hint at a Sangheili trade link. It is produced by [[Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme]].{{Ref/Reuse|H5}} The [[VALKYRIE-class Mjolnir]] is fully compatible with all known human and Covenant flight systems alike.{{Ref/Reuse|H5}}

Sangheili-sourced high-tier nanolaminates and scanning elements make the [[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)#Visor color|Dauntless]] sensor grid and faceplate outrageously expensive even by [[Watershed Division]] standards.{{Ref/Reuse|H5}} The [[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)#Visor color|Saturnine]] VISR hardware is fully compatible with Sangheili combat harness power and data feeds, leading some to believe it is intended for export.{{Ref/Reuse|H5}}

The [[HELIOSKRILL-class Mjolnir|HELIOSKRILL]] was developed by a Sangheili artisan-armorer prodigy who managed to crack through the MJOLNIR platform thanks to her skill. This Mjolnir variant is produced by [[Kolaar Manufactorum]]. The name comes from a [[Helioskrill|predatory creature]] from [[Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|H5}}

==Types==
*'''[[Assault harness]]''' - The Assault harness is an ancient type of armor that is fully sealed. Formerly restricted by the Covenant, dissident Sangheili decided to reuse it during the Covenant civil war.<ref name="H3">'''Halo 3'''</ref>
*'''[[Combat harness]]''' - The combat harness is the ubiquitous armor system available to Sangheili of all ranks. The armor exists in a wide range of colors, and there are slight functional and aesthetic variations.{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}}{{Ref/Reuse|H2A}}
*'''[[Commando harness]]''' - The Commando harness is a lighter and sturdier variant. It is equipped with hardened communications gear and uplink capabilities, for use by [[Commando Unit]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}
*'''[[Flight harness]]''' - The Flight harness is a sealed armor destined for pilots of [[space fighter]]s, such as the {{Pattern|Keljiric|Tarasque}} and the {{Pattern|N'weo|Gigas}}.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}
*'''[[Infiltration harness]]''' - The Infiltration harness is an armor equipped with [[active camouflage]] technology.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 59''</ref> As such, it is commonly used by [[Special Operations Sangheili|Special Operations]] and [[Stealth Sangheili]].{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}}{{Ref/Reuse|CEA}}
*'''[[Outrider harness]]''' - The Outrider harness is an upgraded armor destined to improve survivability and effectiveness for its user, especially during risky missions on frontier worlds.{{Ref/Reuse|Marching}}
*'''[[Ranger harness]]''' - The Ranger harness is a sealed armor used for [[extra-vehicular activity]]. There are many variations, including some derived from the Assault or Storm platforms.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 58''</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-brute-force '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Brute Force'']</ref><ref name="Fury">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-fury-s-road '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Fury's Road'']</ref>
*'''[[Storm harness]]''' - The Storm harness is a variant produced by [[Lodam Armory]] originally for specialized shock troopers who operated on frontier worlds. The Storm variant gained prominence during the [[Blooding Years|Sangheili civil war]].{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}}{{Ref/Reuse|Fury}}
*'''[[Ultra-class armor]]''' - The armor is mostly worn by [[Sangheili Ultra]]s, though it is not restricted to them. It is typically of a glistening white.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/hints-and-heroes '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Hints and Heroes'']</ref> Some feature secondary red markings and a crested helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}}
*'''[[Seneschal harness]]'''
*'''[[Warrior-class harness]]''' - This type of harness is reinforced with a shield-bolstering pauldron system. It also has an accentuated helmet design.<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''p. 29, 48''</ref> The armor is typically golden, signifying a command position.
*'''[[Commander-class harness]]''' - The Commander-class harness is fielded by Sangheili who were experienced officers of the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}}<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 47''</ref> It has an ornate helmet very similar to that of the Officer variant.<ref name="H4">'''Halo 4'''</ref>
*'''[[Sangheili General#Armor configuration|General harness]]''' - The harness used by Generals is golden, signifying their role as [[Field Master|field masters]]. It features a command helmet.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 57''</ref>
*'''[[Sangheili Major#Officer|Officer harness]]''' - Contrary to standard [[Sangheili Major|Majors]] who use the combat harness, the Officer subclass is equipped with a more ornate harness and helmet.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 135'' (2011 edition)</ref> It exists in dark golden red and matte burgundy.{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}}{{Ref/Reuse|CEA}}
*'''[[Invader harness]]''' - The Invader harness was a ceremonial armor used by Sangheili hunting lodges. Since the dissolution of the Covenant, it has been modernized for combat against the [[Jiralhanae]].<ref name="Marching">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-marching-on '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Marching On'']</ref>
===Political harnesses===
*'''[[Kaidon harness]]''' - The noble [[Kaidon]]s have donned a variety of ceremonial battledresses with different styles and colors throughout Sangheili history.{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}}<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/arbiter-thel-vadam '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Arbiter Thel Vadam'']</ref><ref>[http://www.ultra-combo.com/arbiters-colors-accessories/ '''Ultra-Combo.com''': ''Arbiter’s Colors & Accessories'']</ref>
*'''[[Sangheili High Councilor#Equipment|High Councilor harness]]''' - The High Councilors were equipped with a large, ornamental helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|H2A}} A similar but highly stylized version of this armor was also in use for [[Imperial Admiral]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'''</ref>
===Specialty harnesses===
*'''[[Arbiter body armor]]''' - The [[Arbiter]] armors were an extremely rare type of harness only donned by ancient Sangheili judge-kings, and by specific Sangheili appointed by the [[Hierarchs]] during the Covenant era.<ref>[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|'''Halo 2: Anniversary''': ''Terminals'']]</ref><ref name="Fighting">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-fighting-words '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Fighting Words'']</ref>
*'''[[Itho 'Hesiikee|Executioner's harness]]''' - Worn by an executioner, this harness appears to have an ornate helmet.<ref>''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', campaign level, [[A New Enemy]]</ref>
*'''[[Imperial Admiral|Imperial Admiral harness]]'''
*'''[[Heretic Sangheili#Equipment|Artifact retrieval harness]]''' - This harness was used to recover Forerunner artifacts. It has a breathing apparatus that enables breathing in hazardous environments. [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|Sesa 'Refumee's detachment]] used this set.
*'''[[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Honor Guard harness]]''' - The harness was a highly ornamented, ceremonial equipment issued to Sangheili Honor Guardsmen.{{Ref/Reuse|H2A}}<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 95''</ref> The elite [[Lights of Sanghelios]] wore a bright-white base armor variant, instead of crimson red.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/covenant-honor-guard '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Covenant Honor Guard'']</ref>
*'''[[Artisan harness]]'''
*'''[[Keepward harness]]'''
*'''[[Scion harness]]'''
*'''[[Ossoona harness]]'''

===Religious order harnesses===
*'''[[Sangheili Zealot#Hesduros-styled Zealot harness|Hesduros-styled Zealot-class harness]]''' - The harness's design is used by Zealots and Kaidons who originate from [[Hesduros]]. This traditional armor has a very organic, irregular surface.<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''pages 27, 49''</ref>
*'''[[Ceremonial battle harness]]''' - The ceremonial battle harness refers to an ornamental armor used by some chapters of [[Sangheili Zealot]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}}{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}}<ref name="CEA">'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'''</ref> A variation is also used by the [[Sangheili Field Marshal|Field Marshal]] subclass.
*'''[[Ascetic harness]]''' - The Ascetic harness is an ancient design utilized by [[Ascetics|a religious order]] that was reactivated during the [[Great Schism]]. It features a traditional bladed mandible guard.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 56''</ref>

===Human designed harnesses===
*'''[[Accord harness]]'''

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HR EliteMinor Concept 3.jpg|Concept art of a Sangheili Minor's [[combat harness]].
File:HR_EliteArmour_Concept.jpg|Concept art of various cut designs for the Sangheili.
File:HR_EliteSpecOps_Concept_1.jpg|Early design for the Special Operations Sangheili.
File:HR EliteNemesis Concept.jpg|Concept art of a Sangheili "nemesis".
File:HR EliteSwordMaster Concept.jpg|Concept art of a Sangheili "sword master".
File:H4 - Sangheili techsuit.jpg|The techsuit in ''Halo 4''.
File:HW2-SpikedHelm.PNG|[[Atriox]] holding a spiked Sangheili helmet in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2-Sangheili.jpg|Banished Sangheili wearing Storm-like harnesses in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HTV-elite minor.jpg|A Sangheili wearing a silver-blue harness in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''.
File:HTV-elite major.jpg|A Sangheili wearing a red sleeveless harness in ''Halo: The Televsion Series''.
File:HTV-elite kaidon.jpg|A Kaidon wearing a silver harness.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
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*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
**''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''
**''[[Second Sunrise Over New Mombasa]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
**''[[Bestiarum]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Prototype]]''
**''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''
**''[[The Duel]]''
**''[[Homecoming]]''
**''[[Origins]]''
**''[[The Babysitter]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Halo: Evolutions]]''
**''[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]]''
**''[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]
**''[[The Return]]''
*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
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*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo 4)|Terminals]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''
*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''
*''[[Know Your Enemy]]''
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo: Fractures]]''
**''[[Breaking Strain]]''
*''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''
**''[[On the Brink]]''
**''[[Hunting Party]]''
**''[[Knight Takes Bishop]]''
*''[[Halo: Smoke and Shadow]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
*''[[Halo: Recruit]]'' {{C|Non-canonical appearance}}
*''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''
*''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]''
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*''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
*''[[Halo: Lone Wolf]]''
*''[[Halo: Renegades]]''
*''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''
*''[[Halo: Meridian Divide]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''
**''[[Contact]]''
**''[[Unbound]]''
**''[[Emergence]]''
**''[[Homecoming (TV Series)|Homecoming]]''
**''[[Reckoning]]''
**''[[Solace (TV Series)|Solace]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Inheritance]]''
**''[[Allegiance]]''
**''[[Transcendence]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]''
*''[[Halo: Sunrise on Sanghelios]]''
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]''
*''[[Halo: Anvil Accord]]''
*''[[Halo: Age of Retribution]]''
*''[[Halo: Flashpoint]]''
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==Sources==
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