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[[File:H2A Spec Ops Sangheili.png|350px|thumb|A standard Special Operation Officer Sangheili employing the {{Pattern|Gheocin|combat harness}}.]]
[[File:H2A Spec Ops Sangheili.png|350px|thumb|A standard Special Operation Officer Sangheili employing the {{Pattern|Gheocin|combat harness}}.]]
{{Quote|Out of darkness, these blades will light our way.|Special Operations Officer Sangheili's mantra<ref name="HR">'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref>}}
{{Quote|Out of darkness, these blades will light our way.|Special Operations Officer Sangheili's mantra<ref name="HR">'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref>}}
'''Special Operations Officer''' is a title held by select [[Sangheili]] serving within the [[Covenant]] and the empire's [[Covenant remnants|remnants]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=133}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=TF8|HTF|Chapter=8}} Within the [[Covenant military]], Special Operations Officers served in the [[Covenant Special Operations|Special Operations]] group.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22Cov|Enc22|Page=242}} In the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] era after the Covenant fell, many of the group's veteran ex-members have sought to establish similar special operations units within other factions, including the [[Banished]] and the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] among others.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22Banished|Enc22|Page=429}}
'''Special Operations Officer''' is a title held by select [[Sangheili]] serving within the [[Covenant]] and the empire's [[Covenant remnants|remnants]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=133}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=TF8|HTF|Chapter=8}} Within the [[Covenant military]], Special Operations Officers served in the [[Covenant Special Operations|Special Operations]] group.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22Cov|Enc22|Page=242}} In the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] era after the Covenant fell, many of the group's veteran ex-members have sought to establish similar special operations units within organizations, including mercenary work in the [[Banished]] among others.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22Banished|Enc22|Page=429}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Roles and responsibilies===
===Roles and responsibilies===
Special Operations Officers are the Sangheili members of the [[Covenant Special Operations|Special Operations]] division of the [[Special Warfare Group]]. Sangheili of this rank are picked from the most elite warriors of the regular Covenant military, with personnel selected to serve in Special Operations requiring exceptional skills in close-quarters combat and [[Sniper|marksmanship]].{{Ref/Game|Id=LibraryElite|CEA|Library (feature)|Library|Detail=Spec Ops Elite}} When Sangheili troops are brought into the Special Operations division, any [[Unggoy]] under their command will also be unwillingly [[Special Operations Unggoy|recruited]] into the organisation too.{{Ref/Game|Id=LibraryGrunt|CEA|Library (feature)|Library|Detail=Spec Ops Grunt}} The bridge of a [[Covenant starship|starship]] (such as {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}) was sometimes seen to be crewed mainly by Special Operations Sangheili under the command of a [[shipmaster]].{{Ref/Level|Id=hr solace|HR|Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace}}
Special Operations Officers are the Sangheili members of the [[Covenant Special Operations|Special Operations]] division of the [[Special Warfare Group]]. Sangheili of this rank are picked from the most elite warriors of the regular Covenant military, with personnel selected to serve in Special Operations requiring exceptional skills in close-quarters combat and [[Sniper|marksmanship]].{{Ref/Game|Id=LibraryElite|CEA|Library (feature)|Library|Detail=Spec Ops Elite}} When Sangheili troops are brought into the Special Operations division, any [[Unggoy]] under their command will also be unwillingly [[Special Operations Unggoy|recruited]] into the organisation too.{{Ref/Game|Id=LibraryGrunt|CEA|Library (feature)|Library|Detail=Spec Ops Grunt}} The bridge of a [[Covenant starship|starship]] (such as {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}}) was sometimes seen to be crewed mainly by Special Operations Sangheili under the command of a [[shipmaster]].{{Ref/Level|Id=hr solace|HR|[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]}}


===Dress===
===Dress===
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<gallery class=center>
<gallery class=center>
File:H2A Spec Ops Sangheili.png|A Special Operation Officer with a {{Pattern|Gheocin|combat harness}}.
File:H2A Spec Ops Sangheili.png|A standard Special Operation Officer with a Pattern Gheocin [[combat harness]]
File:Spec Ops.png|A Special Operation Officer with an [[Infiltration harness]].
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File:Spec Ops.png|A Special Operation Officer with a [[Infiltration harness]].
File:HINF Banished Spec-Ops Sangheili.png|A Banished Special Operation Officer with another chassis of the [[Infiltration harness]].
File:HINF Banished Spec-Ops Sangheili.png|A Banished Special Operation Officer with another chassis of the [[Infiltration harness]].
File:Sangheili SpecOps 01.png|A Special Operation Officer with an [[Assault harness]].
File:Sangheili SpecOps 01.png|A Special Operation Officer with an [[Assault harness]].
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===History===
===History===
Special Operations Officers were widely utilized by the [[Covenant]] during its [[Human-Covenant War|genocidal campaign]] against the [[human]] race. When the [[Hierarchs]] betrayed the Sangheili, [[Great Schism|casting them out]] of the Covenant, many Special Operations Officer Sangheili along with the rest of their species fought against the now [[Jiralhanae]]-led Covenant forces on [[High Charity]].{{Ref/Level|H2|Gravemind (level)|Gravemind}} After the war, some Special Operations Officers became mercenaries and joined the [[Banished]]. Some were privately employed by individual Banished commanders to eliminate rivals and quell uprisings.{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=429}} Other Special Operations Officers joined the [[Swords of Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=blood-moon|Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon}}
Special Operations Officers were widely utilized by the [[Covenant]] during its [[Human-Covenant War|genocidal campaign]] against the [[human]] race. When the [[Hierarchs]] betrayed the Sangheili, [[Great Schism|casting them out]] of the Covenant, many Special Operations Officer Sangheili along with the rest of their species fought against the now [[Jiralhanae]]-led Covenant forces on [[High Charity]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref> After the war, some Special Operations Officers became mercenaries and joined the [[Banished]]. Some were privately employed by individual Banished commanders to eliminate rivals and quell uprisings.{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=429}}


==Known Special Operations Officers==
==Known Special Operations Officers==
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*[[Okro 'Vagaduun]] – Experienced blademaster in service of the [[Bloodbrave Guardians of Suban]] within the [[Banished]]; killed by John-117 during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].
*[[Okro 'Vagaduun]] – Experienced blademaster in service of the [[Bloodbrave Guardians of Suban]] within the [[Banished]]; killed by John-117 during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].


===Swords of Sanghelios===
===Swords of Sangheilios===
*[[N'tho 'Sraom]] – Part of the [[Fleet of Retribution]]; later commanded the ''[[Mayhem]]''.
*[[N'tho 'Sraom]] – Part of the [[Fleet of Retribution]]; later commanded the ''[[Mayhem]]''.
*[[Usze 'Taham]] – One of deadliest Special Operations commandos and part of the [[Fleet of Retribution]].
*[[Usze 'Taham]] – One of deadliest Special Operations commandos and part of the [[Fleet of Retribution]].
*[[Orim 'Kasaan]] - A SpecOps Sangheili in service to the [[Thel Vadam|Arbiter]]. Led a joint strike team during the [[Battle of Suban]].


==In-game information==
==In-game information==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Special Operations Sangheili}}
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}}
===Concept art and illustrations===
===Concept art===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HGN SpecOpsTeam.png|A squad of Special Operations Sangheili in ''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''.
File:Headhunters - Elite concept.png|Concept of the Special Operations Sangheili from the [[Silent Shadow]] wearing a heavily modified [[Infiltration harness]] in ''[[Headhunters (story)|Headhunters]]''.
File:Headhunters - Elite concept.png|Concept of the Special Operations Sangheili from the [[Silent Shadow]] wearing a heavily modified [[Infiltration harness]] in ''[[Headhunters (story)|Headhunters]]''.
File:HR_EliteSpecOps_Concept_2.png|Concept art of a Special Operations Sangheili for ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR_EliteSpecOps_Concept_1.jpg|Another concept art of a Special Operations Sangheili for ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR_EliteRanks_Concept.jpg|''Halo: Reach'' concept art for a number of Sangheili ranks, with Spec Ops featured under the name "Infiltrator".
File:HINF-Zealot.jpg|Concept art of the Banished Special Operations Sangheili for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF-Specopsconcept.jpg|More finalized concept art of the Spec Ops Elite.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===''Halo: Combat Evolved''===
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:SpecOps Officer.png|Render of a Special Operations Sangheili.
File:SpecOpsElite.jpg|A Special Operations Sangheili with his {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} aboard the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''.
File:HCE - CovSpecOps.jpg|A Special Operations Sangheili with a needler.
File:HCE ZukaZamamee CF.jpg|Close-up of a Special Operations Sangheili
File:HCE Zuka&SpecOpsGrunt.png|Special Operations Officer [[Zuka 'Zamamee]] with a SpecOps Unggoy.
</gallery>
 
===''Halo 2''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H2-SpecOps-Elite-Portrait.png|A Special Operations Sangheili wielding an [[energy sword]].
File:SpecOps Officer.png|A Special Operations Sangheili in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:H2 Elite SpecOps.png|A Special Operations Sangheili with a needler.
File:SpecOpsElite.jpg|A Special Operations Sangheili with his {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} aboard the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]'' in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:H2 SpecOps Elite Beam Rifle.jpg|A Special Operations Sangheili with a [[Sulok-pattern beam rifle|particle beam rifle]].
File:H2-SpecOps-Elite-Portrait.png|A Special Operations Sangheili wielding an [[energy sword (fiction)|energy sword]] in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2 Elite SpecOps.png|A Spec Ops Sangeili in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2 SpecOps Elite Beam Rifle.jpg|A Special Operations Sangheili with a [[Sulok-pattern beam rifle|particle beam rifle]] in ''Halo 2''.
File:Spec-Ops Elites.jpg|A squad of Special Operations Sangheili in a {{Pattern|Kez'katu|Phantom}}.
File:Spec-Ops Elites.jpg|A squad of Special Operations Sangheili in a {{Pattern|Kez'katu|Phantom}}.
File:H2 Rtas Vadumee Rally.jpg|A squad of Special Operations Sangheili gather around Rtas 'Vadumee.
File:Halo 3 Spec Ops Elite.jpg|A Special Operations Sangheili with an [[Assault harness]] in the [[Battle of Voi]] in ''Halo 3''.
</gallery>
File:H3-SpecOpsSangheili.png|A trio of Special Operations Sangheili in ''Halo 3''.
 
File:H3-SpecOpsSangheili-ThrowingGrenade.png|A Special Operations Sangheili throwing a plasma grenade at incoming Flood in ''Halo 3''.
===''Halo 3''===
<gallery>
File:Halo 3 Spec Ops Elite.jpg|A Special Operations Sangheili with an [[Assault harness]] in the [[Battle of Voi]].
File:H3-SpecOpsSangheili.png|A trio of Special Operations Sangheili.
File:H3-SpecOpsSangheili-ThrowingGrenade.png|A Special Operations Sangheili throwing a plasma grenade at incoming Flood.
File:HTMCC-H3ODST-Specopsbuddies.png|Special Operations Sangheili in the ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' version of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' [[Firefight]].
File:HTMCC-H3ODST-Specopsbuddies.png|Special Operations Sangheili in the ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' version of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' [[Firefight]].
</gallery>
===''Halo: Reach''===
<gallery>
File:HR_EliteSpecOps_Concept_2.png|Concept art of a Special Operations Sangheili.
File:HR_EliteSpecOps_Concept_1.jpg|Another concept art of a Special Operations Sangheili.
File:HR_EliteRanks_Concept.jpg|''Halo: Reach'' concept art for a number of Sangheili ranks, with Spec Ops featured under the name "Infiltrator".
File:HReach - SpecOps Sangheili.png|A Special Operations Sangheili jumping in an attack.
File:HReach - SpecOps Sangheili.png|A Special Operations Sangheili jumping in an attack.
File:HR SpecOpsElites.jpg|A group of Special Operations Sangheili using active camouflage, with one also possessing [[Overshield]].
File:HR SpecOpsElites.jpg|A group of Special Operations Sangheili using active camouflage, with one also possessing [[Overshield]].
File:HR Sangheili Spec ops Squad Screenshot.jpg|A Squad of Special Operations Sangheili equipped with {{Pattern|Nahle'hax|needler}}s and {{pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}s.
File:Ceaspecops.png|Special Operations Sangheili in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:HR Sangheili Spec ops Needler Screenshot.jpg|A Special Operations Sangheili firing a needler.
File:Special Operations Sangheili.png|A Special Operations Sangheili in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:HR Sangheili Spec ops focus rifle Screenshot.jpg|A Special Operations Sangheili firing a {{Pattern|M'tara|focus rifle}}.
File:H2A-SpecOpsSangheiliBeamRifle.png|A Special Operations Sangheili with a particle beam rifle in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:HR Sangheili Spec ops assasination Screenshot.jpg|A Special Operations Sangheili being assassinated with an [[energy sword]].
</gallery>
 
===''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''===
<gallery>
File:Ceaspecops.png|Special Operations Sangheili in the [[Library (feature)|Library]].
</gallery>
 
===''Halo 2: Anniversary''===
<gallery>
File:Special Operations Sangheili.png|Profile view of a Special Operations Sangheili.
File:H2A-Rtas&Co.jpg|Rtas 'Vadumee speaking to a group of Special Operations Sangheili.
File:H2AMLGSpecopsElite&Friend.png|Two Special Operations Sangheili on the [[Threshold gas mine]].
File:H2AMLGSpecopsElite&Friend.png|Two Special Operations Sangheili on the [[Threshold gas mine]].
File:H2AMLGSpecopsElite.png|A Special Operations Sangheili [[dual wielding]] plasma rifles.
File:H2AMLGSpecopsElite.png|A Special Operations Sangheili [[dual wielding]] plasma rifles.
File:H2A-SpecOpsSangheiliBeamRifle.png|A Special Operations Sangheili with a particle beam rifle.
File:H2A SpecOpsVsHereticElite.png|Two Special Operations Sangheili in combat.
File:HTMCC-H2A SacredIconSpecOps.png|Two Special Operations Sangheili in the [[Quarantine zone (location)|quarantine zone]].
File:H2A SpecOps Sangheili.png|A Special Operations Sangheili on [[Installation 05]].
File:H2A SpecOps Sangheili.png|A Special Operations Sangheili on [[Installation 05]].
File:H2A-Spec Ops and Zealot.png|A Special Operations Sangheili and a [[Sangheili Zealot]] on Installation 05.  
File:H2A-Spec Ops and Zealot.png|A Special Operations Sangheili and a [[Sangheili Zealot]] on [[Installation 05]].  
</gallery>
 
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
<gallery>
File:H5G-WarzoneSangheiliWarrior1.png|A Special Operations Sangheili, as they appear in [[Warzone]]. The same model and colour is used for almost all Sangheili bosses.
File:H5G-WarzoneSangheiliWarrior1.png|A Special Operations Sangheili, as they appear in [[Warzone]]. The same model and colour is used for almost all Sangheili bosses.
</gallery>
File:HINF-PurpleElite.jpg|Render of a Banished Special Operations Sangheili for ''Halo Infinite''.
 
File:HINF Spec Ops 2.png|A Banished Spec Ops mercenary near [[Outpost Tremonius (location)|Outpost Tremonius]].
===''Halo Infinite''===
File:HINF Spec Ops RivenGate.png|A Banished Spec Ops Sangheili at [[Riven Gate (location)|Riven Gate]].
<gallery>
File:HINF-Zealot.jpg|Concept art of the Banished Special Operations Sangheili for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF-Specopsconcept.jpg|More finalized concept art of the Spec Ops Elite.
File:HINF Banished-Spec-Ops-Elite.jpg|A render of a Banished Spec Ops Elite.
File:HINF Banished-Spec-Ops-Elite.jpg|A render of a Banished Spec Ops Elite.
File:HINF-PurpleElite.jpg|Render of a Banished Special Operations Sangheili for ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF Banished Spec Ops Elites.png|A pair of Banished Special Operations Sangheili.
File:HINF Spec Ops 2.png|Frontal view of a Banished Spec Ops Sangheili with an energy sword.
File:HINF Banished Spec Ops Sangheili close up.png|A Banished Spec Ops Sangheili up close.
File:HINF Spec Ops RivenGate.png|Profile view of a Banished Spec Ops Sangheili.
File:HINF SpecOpsCloaking.png|A Banished Special Operations Sangheili activating his active camouflage.
File:HINF Banished Spec Ops Elites.png|A group of Banished Special Operations Sangheili.
File:HINF Banished Spec Ops Sangheili close up.png|A Banished Special Operations Sangheili up close.
File:HINF SpecOpsGrenade.png|A Banished Special Operations Sangheili throws a plasma grenade.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
{{Col-2}}
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
**''[[Warzone]]''
**''[[Warzone]]''
{{Col-2}}
*''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''
*''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''
**''[[Hunting Party]]''
**''[[Hunting Party]]''
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**''[[Sacrifice]]''
**''[[Sacrifice]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]''
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]''
{{Col-end}}
{{Col-end}}


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