Editing Skirmisher Commando

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[[File:HR-SkirmisherCommando.png|300px|thumb|A T'vaoan Commando.]]
'''Commando''' was a shock troop role in the [[Covenant military|armed forces]] of the [[Covenant]] empire. The role was typically held by [[Kig-Yar]] soldiers, especially those of [[T'vaoan]] origin.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=241|Quote=T'vaoans, in particular, were utilized in distinctive shock troop roles, such as commando, murmillo, and champion.}}

==Overview==
===Role and responsibilities===
During the empire's reign, Commandos formed an elite part of the [[Skirmisher]] contingent that were deployed by the Covenant. Commandos were specifically trained and designed to form specialized combat [[file]]s and infantry hunter-killer units. They operate in discrete close-knit groups with extremely specific mission parameters. Other members of the Covenant military recognized Commandos on the battlefield for their incredibly proficient unit cohesion.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=157}}

It is unclear whether the Kig-Yar Commandos have any relation to the [[Commando Unit]] commissioned by the [[Sangheili]] in the Covenant's later years, or whether these units operated within the [[Special Warfare Group]] or [[Covenant Special Operations]].

===History===
The first Commandos were selectively picked from sectarian societies from the [[asteroid]]s that orbit [[Chu'ot]]. The Kig-Yar on these asteroids were sustained by [[Wikipedia:grey market|gray market]] trade and developed free from the government that dominated the Kig-Yar homeworld of [[Eayn]]. They were employed by the original [[Kig-Yar]] government's militia to fight off recurring looting and [[piracy]] that was common on the asteroids and other Kig-Yar colonies in an extremely ruthless and precise fashion. When the [[Covenant]] first arrived in the [[Y'Deio system]], the Commandos joined forces with the pirates in an attempt to fend off the intruders.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}

==Equipment==
Commandos generally wield the same weaponry and have the same armor ratings as lower-ranking [[Skirmisher Murmillo|Murmillones]]. Commandos wear olive-green armor and a helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} Commandos are not equipped with [[energy shield]]s. Occasionally in combat, they will utilize [[Type-27 hologram|hologram]]s of themselves in order to fool their enemies in attacking it instead of them. Commandos are typically armed with [[plasma pistol]]s, [[needler]]s, {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}}s, and [[M'tara-pattern focus rifle|focus rifles]].{{Ref/Game|Id=gameplay|HR|[[Skirmisher Commando]] in-game unit}}

==In-game information==
===''Halo: Reach''===
The Commando is the second-highest rank of Skirmisher in ''Halo: Reach''. They have slightly higher health than the previous rank of Murmillo, though they do not possess arm shields. Instead, they can project Holograms of themselves, which they send forth from hiding to then attack distracted foes. They most often wield Needle rifles or Focus rifles, and rarely field pistols.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HTMCC-HR SkirmisherCommando&NeedleRifle.png|Close-up of a Skirmisher Commando with a needle rifle.
File:Reach E310 Firefight Waterfront02.jpg|A Skirmisher Commando in combat.
File:Skirmisher Ranks.jpg|A Commando, alongside other Skirmisher ranks.
File:HR Skirmisher Commando Screenshot.jpg|A Skirmisher Commando wielding a {{Pattern|Eos'Mak|plasma pistol}}.
File:HR Skirmisher Commando Focus rifle Screenshot.jpg|A Skirmisher Commando wielding a {{Pattern|M'tara|focus rifle}}.
</gallery>

Despite their title/rank as Commando's it is unknown whether they are a part of the [[Covenant Special Operations]] Forces, since previously only Elites and Grunts were known to be Spec Ops operators.

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}

==Sources==
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{{Kig-Yar Ranks}}

[[Category:Kig-Yar ranks]]