Editing Stealth Sangheili

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{{Unit infobox|variant=Cov
|name=Stealth
|image= [[Image:Stealth Elite.png|300px]]
|species=[[Sangheili]]
|branch=[[Special Warfare Group]]/[[Fleet Security]]<ref name="library">'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''', [[Library (feature)|The Library]]: ''Stealth Elite''</ref>
|weapons=*[[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Sword]]
*[[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Plasma Rifle]]
|equipment=*[[Active Camouflage]]
*[[Sangheili personal energy shield]]
|vehicles=
|missions=Stealth, infiltration
|role=Flanking, spying and stalking 
|notable=
|affiliation=[[Covenant]], later [[Covenant separatists]] 
}}

The '''Stealth Sangheili''' are a specialized Sangheili unit in the [[Covenant]]. They report to [[Fleet Security]] of the [[Special Warfare Group]].<ref name="library"/>

==Roles==
Not to be confused with [[Covenant Special Operations|Special Operations]] [[Special Operations Sangheili|Sangheili]], these Sangheili Stealth soldiers are the assassins and spies of the Covenant Fleet Security.<ref name="library"/> The use of their active camouflage makes them experts at ambushing enemies in tight quarters. They are usually equipped with Energy Swords or a plasma rifle, and are seen commanding [[Unggoy]] soldiers similarly equipped with active camouflage.

Though part of the Special Warfare Group, Stealth Sangheili report through Fleet Security as their role concentrates more on the acquisition of intelligence and strategic countermeasures than direct combat. Their commanders are usually high-ranking fleet leaders and can even be [[Prophets]], depending on the nature of their service. While Stealth Sangheili do not require to be armed, and several subgroups like the [[Ossoona]] very specifically are not, most still brandish at least a few standard-issue weapons in preparation of any new assignment.<ref name="library"/>

While they possess active camouflage, their defensive capabilities are lower than those of other Elites due to the weakness of their personal energy shields. Early on in the [[Human-Covenant War]], Stealth Sangheili had no energy shields, relying only on their stealth and weapons to accomplish their complicated missions. This was later rectified, but their newly gained energy shields were weak, causing any Sangheili who held the rank to still rely heavily on stealth and quickness. After the [[Great Schism]], the Stealth Sangheili were replaced with the [[Jiralhanae Stalker]], who have a similar set of [[Cloaking|equipment]] and role.

==Combat==
[[File:StealthElite.jpg|thumb|right|150px|A camouflaged Stealth Sangheili armed with an Energy Sword on [[Installation 04]].]]
Stealth Sangheili are usually armed with plasma rifles, either single-wielded or dual-wielded. Frequently, these soldiers use energy swords. They often lie in wait in order to ambush their enemies. They are also far less prone to make tactical mistakes, such as not charging directly into a fight and taking cover more often. Their agility and active camouflage makes them difficult targets to hit, and they often attack in pairs, much like [[Mgalekgolo]].

The best way to combat a Stealth Sangheili in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' would be to take advantage of their lack of shields. The [[M6D pistol]] and the [[Sniper Rifle System 99C-S2 Anti-Matériel|SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle]] will kill them with a single shot to the head, though it can be difficult to land shots due to the [[Sangheili]]'s agility and camouflage ability. The sniper rifle's night vision makes this easier because it makes them quite visible. The [[MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System|MA5B]] is very effective at close range, as its ability to fill the air with a large number of projectiles reduces the need for accurate aiming, and allows the player to find the Sangheili more easily while they are still camouflaged. Explosives are also effective when trying to flush them out of hiding or from behind cover, or to damage them.

Despite having active camouflage, when a Stealth Elite is equipped with an energy sword, the sword's glow will give away their location, making for an easy kill. Oddly enough, Marine allies will still be unable to see them.

In ''[[Halo 2]]'', use head shot-capable weapons such as the SRS99C-S2 AMB sniper rifle, [[M6C Personal Defense Weapon System|M6C handgun]], [[BR55 Battle Rifle]], or the [[Type-51 Carbine]]. Their relatively weak shields can be broken easily by these weapons, and like any other Sangheili soldier, they can be killed by a single headshot while unshielded. Marksman [[weapon]]s such as the Sniper Rifle can kill them with a single headshot even when fully-shielded depending on difficulty you're playing on. The [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|shotgun]] is very effective when combating a Stealth Elite in a close quarter’s environment.

Stealth Sangheilis appear frequently in the ''[[Halo 2]]'' campaign and mainly the level ''[[Outskirts]]'' on Legendary, though they also appear in the underwater structure in the level ''[[Regret (level)|Regret]]'', and on ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''.

===Armor and shields===
Stealth Sangheili have been seen wearing several different types of armor. During and prior to the [[Battle of Installation 04]], their armor was a light cyan and gray color, and was otherwise visually identical to the armor of Special Operations Sangheili. However, this armor system did not allow for use of a [[Sangheili personal energy shield|personal energy shield]], allowing for a quick and easy kill if their location is known.

During the [[Battle of Earth]] and the [[Battle of Installation 05]], these Stealth soldiers received updated and improved armor. The color was changed from a grayish tone to either a brown and steel or silver and steel color. In addition, the designers added in personal energy shields for increased survivability. The shielding system worn by Stealth Elites is significantly different from any other armor system worn by the Sangheili. Stealth Sangheilis' shields recharge incredibly quickly, much faster than any other shield system seen in use (including the shielding systems of Elite combat harnesses, SPARTAN power armor, and Brute power armor). Additionally, Stealth Elites appear to have almost twice as much health as a standard Minor Elite. On the downside, these shields are noticeably weaker than those worn and used by [[Sangheili Minor]]s, with almost 50% the shield strength of a Minor Sangheili's shields.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:H2 Stealth Elite.png|A Stealth Sangheili as they appeared in ''[[Halo 2]]'' armed with dual [[plasma rifle]]s  during the [[Battle of Mombasa]].
File:Stealth Elite Library.jpg|A Stealth Sangheili, as displayed in the [[Library (feature)|Library]] feature of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' {{C|Possible appearance}}

==Notes==
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==Sources==
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