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| |name=Unggoy | | |name=Unggoy (Latin, ''Monachus frigus'') |
| |image={{tabcontainer|title1=Kafv|content1=[[File:HINF-Unggoy Conscript.png|250px]]|title2=Ritrit|content2=[[File:H5G-Render-Grunt.png|275px]]|title3=Zimzib|content3=[[File:StormUnggoy.png|250px|right]]}} | | |image=[[Image:Halo 3 Grunt.jpg|300px]] |
| |latin=''Monachus frigus'' | |
| |classification=Xenoarthropod | |
| |subspecies=[[Ritrit]], [[Kafv]], [[Zimzib]]
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| |height={{Convert|138.4|cm|ftin}}–{{Convert|167|cm|ftin}}<ref name="waypointarticle">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/unggoy '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Unggoy'']</ref>
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| |weight={{Convert|112.6|kg|lb}}–{{Convert|118|kg|lb}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypointarticle}}
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| |distinctions=Short, stocky, round-headed, endoskeletal and exoskeletal, vertebroid and arthropoidal, wrinkly skin, high-pitched voices, stubby limbs.
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| |lifespan=121+ years<ref>[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]], p. 456</ref>
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| |homeworld=[[Balaho]] | | |homeworld=[[Balaho]] |
| |techlevel=Native [[Technological Achievement Tiers#Tier 6: Industrial|Tier 6]]/Adopted [[Technological Achievement Tiers#Tier 2: Interstellar|Tier 2]]<ref name="Bestiarum">'''[[Halo 3]]''', ''[[Bestiarum]]''</ref> | | |height=1.37 meters<ref name="beast">[[Bestiarum]]</ref> (without armor) (4.5 feet) |
| |notable-person=*[[Bipbap]] | | |weight=45 kg <ref name="beast"/> (99 pounds) |
| *[[Briglard]] | | |skincolor=Grey-blue |
| *[[Dimkee Hotay]] | | |distinctions=Short, round head with a squeaky voice. |
| *[[Gudam Keschun]] | | |equipment=[[Methane Environmental Suit]] |
| | |types=*[[Ultra Grunt|Ultra]] |
| | *[[Special Operations Grunt|Special Operations]] |
| | *[[Gunner Grunt|Gunner]] |
| | *[[Major Grunt|Major]] |
| | *[[Minor Grunt|Minor]] |
| | |affiliation=[[Covenant]], [[Heretics (Faction)|Heretics]], [[Covenant Separatists]]. [[Covenant Loyalists]]. |
| | |notable=*[[Cowardly Grunt]] |
| | *[[Dadab]] |
| | *[[Gagaw]] |
| *[[Kwassass]] | | *[[Kwassass]] |
| *[[Stolt]] | | *[[Linglin]] |
| *[[Yabda]] | | *[[Mehmep]] |
| *[[Yapyap]] | | *[[Thirsty Grunt]] |
| *[[Yayap]] | | *[[Yayap]] |
| *[[Dibdib]] | | *[[Zawaz]] |
| | *[[Final Grunt]] |
| |othernames=*Chimp | | |othernames=*Chimp |
| *Crab | | *Crab |
| *Crybaby
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| *Gas-sucker
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| *Grunt | | *Grunt |
| *Lobster | | *Lobster |
| *Monkey
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| *Pig | | *Pig |
| *Punk | | *Punk |
| |languages=
| | *Runt |
| }} | | }} |
| {{Quote|When in doubt, flee.|Unggoy philosophy<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 144''</ref>}}
| | The '''Unggoy'''<ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', page 191 - "Unggoy: the Elite name for the Grunt race".</ref> (Latin, ''Monachus frigus''<ref name="beast"/>) are a species of subordinate warriors in the unified conglomerate races of the [[Covenant]]. The [[Humans]] have termed such warriors '''Grunts''', because of their speech patterns<ref>[[Halo 1 Orange Grunt Action Figure]]</ref> and their status in Covenant society. |
| '''Unggoy'''<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', page 191 - ''"Unggoy: the Elite name for the Grunt race."''</ref> ([[Latin]], ''Monachus frigus'', meaning "cold monk"), also known as '''Grunts''' by many individuals, are a [[sentience|sapient]] species of squat bipedal xeno-arthropodal vertebroid lifeforms{{Ref/Reuse|waypointarticle}}<ref name="THB 5.9.12">[http://halo.bungie.org/halobulletins/49 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin - 5.9.12'']</ref> from the planet [[Balaho]]. In [[2142]], the Unggoy became the fourth species to be assimilated into the [[Covenant]]. During their tenure in the hegemony, Unggoy were always the lowest-ranking species in general terms, and were frequently mistreated by members of almost every other race, especially the [[Kig-Yar]], [[Jiralhanae]], and [[Sangheili]]. | |
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| Unggoy were primarily used by the Covenant as laborers or—in combat situations—cannon fodder. They are commonly referred to as "Grunts", mainly because they are considered weak compared to other former Covenant species and because they performed the majority of the labor required by the empire.<ref name="ENC143">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 143''; ''pages 150-151'' (2011 edition)</ref>
| | Grunts are the lowest-ranked species of the Covenant hierarchy, forming the bottom-most of all the castes. They are often pressed into combat and manual labor.<ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]''</ref> Furthermore, they are typically poor and cowardly warriors, are physically diminutive, wear minimal armor, and most of them are tactically inept and poor shots. However, what they lack in ability they make up for with sheer numbers. |
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| ==History==
| | They are unusual in that they breathe [[methane]] rather than oxygen. Their combat armor/harness is even integrated with a methane rebreather system, as Grunts appear to be unable to survive long without methane due to asphyxiation much like [[humans]] without oxygen.<ref>''[[Halo: The Flood]]''</ref> |
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| Unggoy are believed to have evolved from smaller amphibious primates.{{Ref/Reuse|waypointarticle}} Prior to the activation of the [[Halo Array]], the Unggoy had managed to achieve a [[Technological Achievement Tiers#Tier 4: Space Age|Tier 4]] society on their homeworld, [[Balaho]]. However, the planet and the Unggoy civilization was devastated by the collapse of its biosphere due to massive global over-industrialization.{{Ref/Reuse|Bestiarum}}
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| The Unggoy were one of many species indexed by the [[Librarian]] for [[Conservation Measure|preservation]] on [[Installation 00]] from the firing of the Halo Array. They were subsequently returned to their homeworld Balaho, where they began re-building their culture.<ref name="origins">'''[[Halo Legends]]''', ''[[Origins]]''</ref>
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| ===Induction into the Covenant===
| | Grunts were one of the original races of the Covenant, serving as soldiers, laborers, and "cannon fodder" in all different fields. Their original culture has been all but erased by their incorporation into the Covenant, which occurred 3,517,192 hours (about 402 years) before the events of [[Halo 3]], roughly coming to their reindoctrination in [[2142]] on the [[Military Calendar]]. Before joining the Covenant, the Unggoy had yet to attain [[Technological Achievement Tiers|tier 4 technology]]. While not overly intelligent or creative, they are one of the most sociable of the Covenant races. They possess a strong pack mentality, often associating with each other in groups, which causes them to present a danger when encountered in large numbers because of their tenacity and ferocity. |
| [[File:H2A Terminals - Unggoy join Covenant.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The Unggoy join the Covenant.]] | | [[Image:Halo-3-20061220042119414.jpg|left|thumb|A [[Brute Captain]] leads a pack of [[Grunt]]s in an [[Earth]] building.]] |
| In [[2142]], the Unggoy and their defenseless homeworld were discovered by the [[Covenant]]. Most species of the Covenant became incorporated due to faith or mutual beneficence, however the Unggoy were forced into lowly positions within the Covenant through force and aggressive conversion.{{Ref/Reuse|waypointarticle}}<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 10]]''</ref> The Unggoy were quickly conquered with little resistance and were the fourth species to be inducted into the empire. The species was quick to become one of the most devoted followers of the [[Covenant religion]] and the Great Journey.<ref>'''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''', ''page 187''</ref> It even became a popular notion among the Unggoy, thanks to the theologian, [[Ang'napnap the Enlightened]], that the Forerunners' pre-ascension forms were akin to their very own.<ref name="buzz">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-buzz-generating '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Buzz Generating'']</ref> By the time of their discovery by the Covenant, the Unggoy homeworld was still recovering from its ecological collapse over a hundred millennia earlier, and the Unggoy's [[Technological Achievement Tiers#Tier 6: Industrial Age|Tier 6]] civilization had yet to return to its former state.{{Ref/Reuse|Bestiarum}}
| | Grunts are essentially a slave race, who obey the other Covenant races out of fear, because they have no political power in Covenant society. However, within the Grunt community there is a strong hatred of other species, especially [[Jackals]]. It has been indicated that at some time in the Covenant's history, in one of the nine ages, there was a [[Grunt Rebellion]], which was quelled, thanks in part to an [[Arbiter]] who was named during that period for that purpose. This fear also leads to a lack of political loyalty and during the [[Covenant Civil War]], the Grunts did not ally with a particular side and stayed with whoever was commanding them, most likely out of subservient fear to their masters, However, many held support for the [[Elite]]s and still revered [[The Arbiter (character)|The Arbiter]]. <ref>"As for some general things, there was a lot of combat banter. The Grunts were always screaming about the Arbiter, telling him to "get away while he still could" and to "save himself" (shaky loyalties... a sign of things to come, maybe?), and going on about "How could the Demon be here?!" "The Demon is alive?", and all around Grunt banter" —[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=827114 Halo 3 IMAX preview write up] by Avalon Drew.</ref> |
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| [[File:H2A Terminals - Unggoy Rebellion.jpg|thumb|250px|Unggoy rebel on High Charity.]]
| | Due to their low status, Grunts are not permitted by the Elites to possess family names. They do value their ties to their offspring, but are usually separated from their families at an early age by the requirements of their service to the Covenant. The Grunts resent this greatly, but due to their social status in the Covenant are unable to muster any response. It is also interesting to note that Grunts do appreciate many of the luxuries presented to them in their service to the Covenant, one of them being heat, as stated by the Grunt Kwassas. |
| Being the lowest-ranked species of the Covenant, they are bitter rivals with the [[Kig-Yar]], who are also low-ranked. The higher-ranking races of the Covenant have often ignored this rivalry. The growing Unggoy population on [[High Charity]] forced Kig-Yar to relocate their homes to accommodate the Unggoy. The move put stress on Kig-Yar females, which led to an increase in infant mortality, while Unggoy that were forced to share habitats with the Kig-Yar occasionally trampled their nests, inadvertently. The breaking point came when [[Prophet of Truth|a junior staffer]] in the [[Ministry of Concert]] discovered evidence of the Kig-Yar planning to poison [[Infusion|recreational narcotics]] the Unggoy enjoyed, which would have left them sterile. However, the [[Minister of Concert]] and the [[High Council]] refused to investigate the matter, as they were willing to accept several thousand sterile Unggoy rather than risk upsetting the Kig-Yar. The rising tensions with the Kig-Yar and the general disinterest from the other Covenant races led to the [[Unggoy Rebellion]] in [[2462]]. While the rebellion was ultimately put down thanks to [[Arbiter]] [[Heki 'Gibadee]] partially [[glassing]] Balaho, the Unggoy proved that they were not the cowards they had been long deemed, and could indeed be vicious fighters when provoked. After the uprising's conclusion, as was their tradition, the Sangheili forgave the surviving Unggoy and allowed them to enter the [[Covenant military]] as armed infantry units, rather than the unarmed cannon fodder as which they had previously served.<ref name="ch150">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''pages 150-151''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''pages 142, 153''</ref> The Unggoy rebelled several more times in Covenant history, including the [[Sixteenth Unggoy Disobedience]], which was quickly ended by the [[Ministry of Preservation]]'s [[Ripa 'Moramee]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 10''</ref>
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| Despite the low place they have in the Covenant hierarchy, the true irony is that the Unggoy's entry into the Covenant has ensured their species' survival. Membership in the Covenant granted the Unggoy freedom from risk of extinction during Balaho's two winters, as they now have access to sufficient supplies of food. Infant mortality has decreased to below fifty percent, and [[Wikipedia:Senicide|geronticide]] is no longer a necessity for survival. The average life expectancy for non-combatant Unggoy has doubled.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 143''</ref> Their incorporation into the Covenant likely also alleviated the threat of the [[Blue Death]], which Unggoy typically fear.<ref name="goo237">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 237''</ref>
| | In the meantime, the Grunts generally follow a few short, simple guidelines given to them by the Elites; namely "When in doubt, shoot" or "Stay out of the way, live another day." |
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| ===Human-Covenant War===
| | Grunts feel safe when in large numbers or led by an [[Elite]] or in the case of [[Halo 3]], a [[Brute]] , though if the Elite or most of the squad dies, or if a superior enemy gets too close, they tend to panic and flee. This renders them extremely vulnerable as they are rather sluggish and weak, but given the time, they will turn around and once again attempt to fight back against the enemy. Higher-ranking Grunts typically have superior morale and are less likely to panic and flee combat. |
| The Unggoy were one of the first races in the Covenant to encounter [[Human]]ity.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 95''</ref> During the [[First Battle of Harvest]], [[Jiralhanae]] forces had Unggoy secure [[Harvest]]'s orbital [[Tiara]] station. Most of the Unggoy present on the planet were killed in the battle; some were even killed by Jiralhanae and [[Yanme'e]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 374''</ref> In [[2535]], the [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]] allowed Kig-Yar [[Reth]] to amass an army of thousands of Unggoy on the [[moon]] of [[Metisette]] to use to invade the human [[Earth|homeworld]].<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 214''</ref> Reth's plans were foiled by the [[Insurrectionists]] of [[the Rubble]], {{UNSCShip|Midsummer Night}}, and a team of [[Sangheili Zealot]]s that believed the Unggoy and Kig-Yar to be heretics, unaware of Truth's orders. Most of the Unggoy on the moon were killed during the [[Battle of Metisette]].<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 328''</ref> The Unggoy's large numbers and fast breeding proved to be a pivotal asset to the Covenant during the Human-Covenant War, as they were able to overwhelm human forces with their sheer numbers, and were even known to have massacred an entire [[105th Drop Jet Platoon|platoon]].
| | [[Image:Grunt.JPG|200px|right|thumb|Two Major Grunts fighting in the jungle.]] |
| | [[Image:Heretic grunts.jpg|left|thumb|A Heretic Grunt with a needler.]] |
| | It should be noted that the Heretic Grunts, unlike their mainstream brethren, will not flee in combat if the enemy approaches. It is unknown why Heretic Grunts have better morale than other Grunts. One possible explanation could be that the enemy is the Arbiter, and the Grunts have had experience with the Elites. This can be ruled out because in Halo 3, Grunts will run from the Arbiter. Another way they could have obtained a higher morale than the Covenant Grunts could be that they are allowed more freedom or a higher status, since they are not bound by the exact same caste system in the Covenant. That means: ''They are not slaves''. They could also have found their heresy as a good cause to fight for, and therefore draw their strength from that, or a combination of this and the fact that they are not constrained by Covenant society. Alternately, they could be better trained and disciplined than rank-and-file Grunts, or their behavior could simply be the result of their situation. This could be possible as the team that had to research the facility was somekind of a special ops team, and special ops grunts don't tend to lose their cool so fast, and are more disciplined and better trained. Yet another possibility is that Sesa 'Refumee, the leader of the Heretics, is a particularly charismatic individual (given that the Prophets deem his heresy to be such a threat) and that he is able to inspire the Grunts to be more dedicated fighters. |
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| The Unggoy obeyed other Covenant races out of fear more than religious faith.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[Sierra 117]]'' - ''Arbiter'': "The Grunts' new-found courage is but fear."</ref> During the [[Great Schism]], as the Unggoy did not ally with a particular side, and stayed with whoever commanded them, most likely out of subservient fear to their current masters. However, many of those serving under the Jiralhanae still held support for the Sangheili and revered [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]], pointing out to their comrades that they once served under him. The [[Minister of Discovery]] believed that the Unggoy would follow the strongest side in the civil war.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''', "[[Wages of Sin]]", ''page 509''</ref>
| | It is also important to note that in Halo 3, the Grunts are more courageous than beforehand; fighting more ferociously and are seemingly more hostile to the enemy. In the level [[Sierra 117]] a marine comments on the fact that even the Grunts weren't pushovers when led by the Brutes. The Arbiter replies that their new-found courage is a result of fearing their new Brute masters, who are more cruel and primal than the Elites. Another idea is that the Brutes mixed a gas into the methane tanks to make the Grunts more aggressive, as suggested by a marine. The Grunts also have tendencies to ignite two plasma grenades and suicide bomb the enemy, in this case they let out a strange battle call, and start running towards you with two plasma grenades in-hand. |
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| | After the events of Halo 3, Grunts were freed from their slavery in the covenant and allowed to return to their worlds but they remain in the Covenant led by the Elites, including the Hunters. Ironically, the surviving Grunts that still fought for the Brutes and Truth during the [[Covenant]] civil war got exactly what they wanted: Freedom from the Covenant. |
| {{Quote|It's so shiny! Me seem to member things looking preeeeeetty bleak there for a while, with me an' all the other Unggoy spendin' years just mostly running away from green [[demons]], or mean [[Sangheili|boss flappy-mouths]] who just wanted to make sure we got shotted at first. But now… well now the [[Cortana|blue lady]] helps us. I meen, it's weird and confusing and all because she used to help the [[John-117|green guy]] be mean to us, then she was mean to the green guy, then nice to us… I don't know, she's definitely the most confusing blue lady I've seen – I mean, she's really the ONLY one I've seen, but whatevers. Anyway, she must have feeled bad for us getting' kicked around all the time cause now she sends us stuff to eat and things to be builded…|[[Hamyap]] on the [[Created]] occupation of Balaho<ref name="Hog Wild">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/the-hog-wild-req-drop '''Halo Waypoint''' - Hog Wild REQ Drop'']</ref>}}
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| After the Human-Covenant War, at least some of the Unggoy continued working for the Sangheili as farmers on [[Sanghelios]], while others continued to work in the military under either their Sangheili or Jiralhanae commanders.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''' ''page 90''</ref> Many Unggoy returned to Balaho after the war.{{Ref/Reuse|waypointarticle}} A number of Unggoy joined—or were drafted into—the various [[Covenant remnants|splinter groups]] that upheld the Covenant's religious beliefs after the war, most notably [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]]. [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] surveys record no off-planet transport from Balaho since "Solipsis"<!--Presumably this was an ONI operation. However, the report does not specify what Solipsis was.--> and seem to indicate that facilities on Balaho's primary [[Natural satellite|satellite]] [[Buwan]] has been abandoned, though both remain under observation. Moderate Unggoy populations have been observed in Sangheili systems at various intervals.<ref>'''[[Eleventh Hour reports]]''', ''#3''</ref> The Office of Naval Intelligence speculates that several independent vessels and colonial facilities are under the control of Unggoy factions, yet no significant populations of unaffiliated Unggoy are known to exist among the [[human colonies]].<ref>[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2969315_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2969315 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction - Page 14'']</ref> By [[2558]], some Unggoy had taken up residence in the city of [[Paxopolis]] on the [[Forerunner]] [[shield world]] of [[Trevelyan]].
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| Some Unggoy would find themselves in more respected positions in the post-war years. Within the [[Swords of Sanghelios]], they were treated as equals and two of them, [[Bibjam]] and [[Stolt]], were known to have even had command over Sangheili.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level ''[[Guardians]] [[Mission Intel]]''</ref>
| | The intelligence of Grunts has often been hotly debated as much of the source material contradict one another. In the [[Eric Nylund]] novels they have been described as dog-like and animalistic but at rare moments, intelligent, such as the Grunt that inadvertently activates the [[Nova Bomb]]. In [[Halo: The Flood]] Grunts are shown to be much more intelligent, pulling off military maneuvers and other actions, such as their attempting to put a grenade into Master Chief's suit and [[Yayap]] who has a higher than normal intelligence for a Grunt. In game, their battlefield tactics are rather simplistic, but they are more than capable of using a variety of weapons and in Halo 3 pilot vehicles such as the Ghost. It is also worth considering that as a slave race, they are most likely purposely left untrained and uneducated to make them easy to control. Grunts seem to outnumber the other races to a large degree and might offer impressive resistance if properly organized. Grunts have been called "Cannon Fodder" because in crisis times, Elites will send them in as a distraction. On extemely rare occasions, sleeping Grunts will say "Mmmm, Jackal stew." |
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| After [[2558#October|October 28, 2558]], the Unggoy on [[Balaho]] allied themselves with [[Cortana]] and the [[Created]], and they were granted with nearly limitless resources: ships loaded with advanced technology arrived, new agricultural support stations appeared in orbit, awaiting eager workers to feed the desperate masses below. This gave the chaotic conditions of Balaho a semblance of stability and order, as well as a new purpose. With their pressing requirements – food, shelter, medicine – met, Balaho's finest designers and crafters set out to work tirelessly to build their future.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20201108134241/https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-driving-force'''Halo Waypoint''': ''Driving Force'']</ref>
| | A popular Unggoy game is [[Hunting Rock]], a game where the goal is to kill any local pest.<ref>[[Halo: Contact Harvest]] pg. 90</ref> |
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| | Grunts, like humans, have discovered that inhaling certain fumes can make them "high," and one of their favorites is [[Benzene]], which has been described as "lovely lung gold."<ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''</ref> |
| Unggoy are, in general, poor soldiers in terms of skill and combat ability. They are poor shots when not focused, are physically weak, and are tactically inept as a rule. If their commanders are eliminated during combat, they frequently panic and scatter in random directions. However, what Unggoy may lack in individual skill, they make up for with tenacity and sheer numbers. The [[Covenant]] used the high breeding rate of the Unggoy to their advantage in the [[Human-Covenant War]], where squads of Unggoy frequently overpowered [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] personnel through force of numbers.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 20'' (2010 edition)</ref>
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| Unggoy are the only Covenant species to breathe [[methane]] rather than [[oxygen]]. Their [[Unggoy combat harness|combat armor/harness]] has an integrated methane re-breather system, as Unggoy are unable to survive for long periods of time without methane due to asphyxiation.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC143}} Unggoy could be afflicted by [[Wikipedia:Barnacle|barnacles]]; the removal of barnacles leads to deep, oozing pores in their chitinous skin.<ref name="ch307">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 307''</ref>
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| | [[Image:GruntBlood.jpg|thumb|left|Grunts bleed a luminous blue blood when wounded.]] |
| | Grunts are approximately 5 feet tall and are relatively weak when compared to other Covenant species, although they can easily walk either upright on two legs, or on all fours. While carrying arms, they are forced to walk upright so that they may support their weapons with their hands, but while trying to flee, or while patrolling without a weapon drawn, they will discard their weapons and use their over sized arms as forelegs to add speed or stability to their gait. |
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| | Grunts' forearms are incredibly oversized, as are their calves, while their upper arms and thighs are incredibly minute. The only way for them to even be able to move like this is if their biceps and triceps are in their forearms and calves, although why they would evolve like this is unknown. This may, however, have to do with the claws that protrude from some of their joints, as the extra mass would add to the force used when melee-ing with the claws. |
| [[File:H2A Terminals - Unggoy.jpg|thumb|250px|A group of Unggoy.]]
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| Although other species generally regard the Unggoy as a dim-witted race, many have proven to be very intelligent, resourceful, and knowledgeable. Indeed, the general perception of the Unggoy being inherently unintelligent is almost certainly a result of their poor education and training within the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|waypointarticle}} Unggoy are one of the most gregarious and sociable of the Covenant races and possess a very strong pack mentality, often associating with each other in groups. This numerical superiority and pack mentality allows for their sense of cultural identity to remain, despite a number of hardships, including their extreme subservience to the other races of the Covenant, as well as [[the dark time]] following [[reintroduction]] after the activation of the [[Halo Array]].{{Ref/Reuse|Bestiarum}}
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| Unggoy develop sensory-motor integration relatively rapidly, and possess unburdened neural pathways which allow them to absorb knowledge more freely compared to the other Covenant species. As such, they were often tasked by the Covenant with monitoring space for traces of human communication. In addition, many Unggoy have developed a clear understanding of two or even three [[human]] languages. This advantage serves as a river of confidence in times of great stress for them.{{Ref/Reuse|Bestiarum}} The Unggoy [[Deacon]] [[Dadab]] was also able to learn and communicate in [[Huragok]] sign language.
| | Grunts have hooves on their three-toed feet, and their skin is leathery and purple-gray, although [[Contact Harvest]] describes them as having a tough exoskeleton. They have a single claw that protrudes from each elbow and knee, but its function is unknown, since there are no known instances where it was used in combat. While they are small and are not agile, they are quite sturdy, and most may be weak, as they seem to be unable to carry a weapon heavier than a [[Plasma Rifle]], although certain Grunts of higher ranks appear to be surprisingly strong, able to carry an undeployed [[Plasma Cannon]] or fire a [[Fuel Rod Cannon]] without toppling from the recoil. However, physical strength may not actually go along with rank; the types of weapons available to them may be a part of a "trust" issue with the other Covenant. As rank-and-file Grunts are clumsy and tactically inept, more powerful weapons are likely only issued to those who are more disciplined and experienced. |
| | [[Image:Grunty.PNG|250px|right|thumb|A Grunt without its methane resporator in Halo 3.]] |
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| | Grunts also have average eyesight and hearing, but they seem to have a very well developed sense of smell, sometimes sniffing the air to detect traces of foes<ref>''[[Halo 2]]''</ref>. This is facilitated through the olfactory membranes installed in their masks. |
| | [[Image:Grunt Air Mask.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The standard methane breathing apparatus.]] |
| | There are notable differences between the Unggoy of Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2, and the Unggoy of Halo 3. Some of the differences of the Halo 3 grunts are elongated heads, the lack of the elbow claws, red eyes, and a leaner torso. This may be attributed to different races of Grunt. Halo 1 is the only game to feature "curl back" armored grunts. Halo 3's grunts have grey mottled skin rather then the black, porous skin of the previous games' Grunts. |
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| Unggoy share a number of features with different animal species on [[Earth]]. Like primates, they walk both bipedally and with the aid of their oversized forearms. However, their bodies are armored with a hard exoskeleton as with crabs and insects. Their mouths have a set of small, pointed teeth, much like reptiles.{{Ref/Reuse|waypointarticle}} Unggoy are on average about four to five feet tall and are relatively weak compared to other [[sentient|sapient]] species. The Unggoy have flat, three-toed feet, with another toe on the back of their feet. Although they can easily walk upright on two legs, they may often use their arms to move in a quadrupedal fashion. While carrying armaments, they are forced to walk upright so that they may support their weapons with their hands, but while trying to flee, or while patrolling without a weapon drawn, they use their oversized arms as forelegs to add speed or stability to their gait. Their eyesight{{Ref/Reuse|THB 5.9.12}} and hearing are average, and seem to have a very well-developed sense of smell, sometimes sniffing the air to detect traces of foes or hidden enemies.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Arbiter]]''</ref> This is facilitated through the olfactory membranes installed in their masks. Unggoy have oversized forearms, while their upper arms and thighs are relatively small. This has allowed them to be quite excellent climbers over rocky terrain, although they are rather clumsy when walking upright. Their large arms help the Unggoy in hand-to-hand combat and scaling heights, but make movement around tight corridors or manipulation of small, delicate objects difficult. To protect themselves from the voracious predators of Balaho, the Unggoy have a rigid exoskeleton that is lined with sharp barbs that covers large portions of their backs, arms, and legs.{{Ref/Reuse|waypointarticle}} They also have an astonishingly fast finger reflex speed, as they can fire a [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]] at almost the same rate a Sangheili can with a [[Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle|plasma rifle]].
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| | The homeworld of the Grunts, Balaho, is a cold, swampy planet with a methane atmosphere and naturally occurring pillars of fire. The cold nature of their planet makes them highly covet of any source of heat they can find.<ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''.</ref> |
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| Unggoy also have thick, bioluminescent,<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', page 59: ''Phosphorescent blood pooled beneath their prone forms.''</ref> light-blue [[blood]],<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 27''</ref> possibly a result of methane-based proteins in the blood to facilitate methane-based respiration.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC143}} Like Earth's [[Wikipedia:Horseshoe crab|horseshoe crabs]], it is possible that their blood is blue due to high copper content. They also possess yellowish-green colored viscera, visible in an unused texture seen when an Unggoy is decapitated via glitches.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved'''</ref>
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| | Since their natural environment is methane-filled, they have to carry tanks of methane in their environment suits to breathe. Without this breathing apparatus, they will suffocate in a "normal" atmosphere.<ref>''[[Halo: The Flood]]''</ref> They have also been seen inhabiting large [[Methane Tank|environment domes]] that have airlocks and methane filters for them to breathe while not in armor<ref>''[[Halo: The Flood]]'', page 60</ref> or restocking their methane reserves at [[Battlefield Methane Tank]]s. Grunts also have high-pitched and squeaky voices, possibly due to acclimation to prolonged methane gas exposure. These voices are commonly regarded as humorous by other races. |
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| Although they require an atmosphere to breathe, Unggoy are capable of surviving in the vacuum of space without sealed, full-body gear. However, they must employ sealed face masks in order to breathe, as well as presumably to protect their facial tissues.<ref>''Halo: Reach'', "[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]"</ref>
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| | Furthermore, Grunts are known for their frequent naps, even sleeping in high-risk combat environments, sometimes even in open daylight or immediately after an enemy has retreated.<ref>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''</ref> Whether this is a product of their methane-based metabolism is unknown. |
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| | Their home planet was nearly glassed in the [[Grunt Rebellion]]. |
| Some Unggoy, commonly seen among bands of [[Covenant remnants|Covenant remnant]] forces in the mid 2550s, have exoskeletons that cover only patches on their bodies, leaving most of their skin exposed; the paucity of chitin means that the elbow and knee spikes of these individuals are less pronounced.{{Ref/Reuse|THB 5.9.12}} Unlike other Unggoy, which have a chitinous protrusion that covers the groin and posterior, these Unggoy are unarmored in this area, exposing their primate-like buttocks.<ref>[http://mcfarlane.com/toys/media.aspx?product_id=4573&type=photo&file=halo4s1_stormgrunt_photo_03_dp.jpg '''McFarlane Toys''': ''Halo 4 Storm Grunt'']</ref> Their necks are also several times longer than normal (Unggoy typically have almost non-existent necks) and their heads are set farther forward; folds of loose skin hang down from their necks and chins, likely due to the relative lack of chitin. Their eyes are reddish orange and feature black, cross-shaped pupils, unlike the solid red or yellow eyes of their kin. Their mouths are set farther inward and house larger, more pointed teeth. These specimens have much stouter legs and have longer and thinner fingernails than the rest of the species, and they possess claws meant for climbing and digging<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 39''</ref> on their feet instead of the more common hoof-like digits. What sets these Unggoy apart—morphologically speaking—is that they are sourced from specific breeding zones. This indicates either prolonged genetic drift in [[Wikipedia:Refugium (population biology)|refugia populations]] or induced selection.<ref>[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postst248247p37_Catalog-Interaction.aspx '''Halo Waypoint Forums''': ''Catalog Interaction'' (post 248247)]</ref> In any case, such morphological variation can be likened to the differences among Earth's dog breeds.{{Ref/Reuse|THB 5.9.12}}
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| Unggoy breed prodigiously, with large egg clutches and short childhood periods.{{Ref/Reuse|Bestiarum}} Unggoy spend their childhood in a larval stage.<ref>[[Halo Infinite]]</ref> Adulthood is reached between the ages of 5 and 8 years.{{Ref/Reuse|LoO}} This combined with the large number of young per clutch, which could range from 5 to 12 Unggoy,{{Ref/Reuse|LoO}} and rapid sensory-motor integration development was one of the primary reasons why the Covenant cleverly used the breeding habits of the Unggoy to their advantage in battle, deploying the Unggoy as cannon fodder—this would play a key-role in their war against humanity. Overpopulation is a serious problem and in non-war times, strict laws are placed on Unggoy breeding.{{Ref/Reuse|ch150}}
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| | The Grunts are the lowest tier of the Covenant rank hierarchy, and are bitter rivals with [[Jackal]]s as they are both on the bottom of the social hierarchy<ref>In the Halo novels, the narrator makes note of this and a Jackal and Grunt are seen sharing a fire in Halo 2 just prior to Master Chief helljumping to attack them,</ref> and by a political standpoint, are expected to obey the commands of Elites or Brutes without hesitation<ref>''[[Halo: The Flood]]''</ref>. This unwavering faithfulness is enforced by the threat of punishment<ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]''</ref>, although on the battlefield, such social protocols are often ignored. |
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| Although the Unggoy culture has been largely wiped out as a result of constant indoctrination by the Covenant, they do retain a degree of their cultural identity as a result of their inherent tenacity. Of what is known, the Unggoy generally live in small, tribal societies which are typically defined as being matriarchal.{{Ref/Reuse|Bestiarum}} Unggoy family structure is polyamorous, with several male and female Unggoy living together.<ref name="LoO">'''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]''', ''chapter ??''</ref> On Balaho, Unggoy had to constantly produce food to ensure that they had enough stocked during the planet's winter seasons. On a near-daily basis, the corpses of those that succumbed to Balaho's plagues had to be burned to further prevent infections. Both of these problems were solved when the Unggoy were discovered by the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC143}} Unggoy universally agree that their species is embodied by three pillars: ruggedness, agility, and lethality.{{Ref/Reuse|buzz}} The wise [[Ang'napnap the Enlightened]], the charismatic [[Awlphhum Who Became Tolerable]], and the strategist [[Yayep the Archdeacon of Indolence]] are revered as historical heroes by the Unggoy.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/haze-of-glory '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Haze of Glory'']</ref>
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| Their native language is composed of dog-like barks, squeaks, and grunts. Though largely unintelligible to most humans, translation software is able to decipher the meanings of these.<ref>''[[Conversations from the Universe]]''</ref> The word "Unggoy" itself is not a word from their vocabulary, rather, it is the Sangheili name for their species.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 191''</ref> Unggoy are also fully capable of speaking a variety of human languages, a fact in which they take great pride.{{Ref/Reuse|Bestiarum}}
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| | The weapon most commonly used by Grunts seems to be the [[Plasma Pistol]], however, the [[Needler]] is a close second. Grunts prefer [[Needlers]] over [[Plasma Pistols]] and [[Plasma Rifles]], the standard weapons issued to them. A [[Grunt]] will usually resent being given a weaker weapon in place of the one they are currently wielding, and this will cause the Grunt to get very upset; they will pound their "fists" on the ground in a temper tantrum and might say something opposed to switching out the weapon. This comical behavior can also be associated with impatience or excitement. |
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| Unggoy populations also inhabit colonies of the former [[Covenant]]; a number of such worlds have fallen under the control of the [[Banished]]. On Balaho, the harsh environment of the planet typically weeds out psychologically aberrant individuals. On more hospitable worlds, however, Unggoy populations are able to grow without this natural culling process. The Banished take advantage of this, drawing psychotic and fanatical Unggoy specimens from these colonies to serve in their [[Suicide Unggoy|suicide squads]].<ref name="CFI96">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-art-of-war-s '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder Issue 96 - THE ART OF WAR(S)'']</ref>
| | On the level Uprising, Grunt teammates can be equipped with the human [[Rocket Launcher]]. |
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| ==Military structure== | | === Turrets/Vehicles=== |
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| |- | | [[Image:Plasma turret.jpg|thumb|right|A Halo 2 Shielded Plasma Turret.]][[Image:Ballturret.PNG|thumb|right|The New Halo 3 Shade.]][[Image:grunt-turret.jpg|thumb|right|A grunt using a plasma turret on board a [[Scarab]].]]In Halo: Combat Evolved, Major and Minor Grunts are the primary operators of the stationary [[Shade]] turrets, although the turrets are open to use by others in sticky situations. In ''[[Halo 2]] and [[Halo 3]]'', it is the specific task of Gunner Grunts to man [[Plasma Cannons]] or [[Shielded Plasma Turret]]s, yet if no Gunner Grunts are available, Minor or Major Grunts will often man the turret instead. |
| |'''[[Unggoy Imperial]]''' | |
| |[[File:UnggoyImperial.png|80px]]
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| |The Unggoy Imperial rank is a rank that is mostly comprised of veteran Unggoy that served in the Human-Covenant war. They often will lead groups of Unggoy Storms into battle, and are sometimes accompanied by Unggoy Heavies.
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| | In both ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo 2'', if a turret operator is killed, nearby Grunts will move to man the unmanned cannon. |
| |'''[[Unggoy Ultra]]'''
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| | These Unggoy serve as field commanders to their comrades, and wear distinctive white-lilac armor (reminiscent of the [[Sangheili Ultra]]s). While they appear to have some authority over lesser-ranked Unggoy, they have no control whatsoever over the other Covenant races. They are stronger opponents than their subordinates, and are more accurate with firearms, throw [[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|plasma grenades]] often, and wear heavier armor and a helmet that is required to be shot off first before an enemy can headshot them.
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| |'''[[Unggoy Ranger]]'''
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| |'''[[Special Operations Unggoy]]'''
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| [[File:Halo2AnniversarySpecialOperationUnggoy-Needler.jpg|80px]]
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| |These Unggoy are experienced and specially-chosen, usually commanded by the [[Special Operations Sangheili|special operations Sangheili]], and are given distinctive jet-black armor. They are part of the [[Covenant Special Operations]] division of the [[Special Warfare Group]]. Just like the special operations Sangheili, they are able to use [[active camouflage]]. They are extremely skilled in warfare compared to their lower-ranked counterparts, and won't panic too often in combat situations, if they do at all. They usually can be seen wielding fuel rod guns, and throw plasma grenades with great accuracy. Though some of them chose to side with the [[Fleet of Retribution|Sangheili]] during the Great Schism many remained within the Jiralhanae-led units loyal to the Prophets, wearing white armor similar to the Unggoy Ultra. Though Special Operation Unggoy Minors and Majors have no armor distinction (both wearing a jet-black or dark purple Combat Harness) Special Operation Unggoy Ultras are distinguished from their Unggoy Ultra counterparts by how their combat harnesses feature the 2-pronged methane tank, while other Unggoy Ultras feature the standard white point-tank version.
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| |'''[[Unggoy Heavy]]'''
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| |Heavies are specialized Unggoy that wear green colored armor and are often deployed for defensive actions.<ref>'''Halo 2''', level ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref> Their primary purposes are to deploy plasma cannons and man them, although they are occasionally seen wielding fuel rod guns, plasma rifles, and even Spikers.
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| |'''[[Unggoy Major]]'''
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| |Majors are more experienced than Unggoy Minors, and wear crimson colored armor. They command several Unggoy Minors and are slightly more skilled in combat and courageous, though this difference is not always substantial.
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| |'''[[Unggoy Storm]]'''
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| |'''[[Unggoy Minor]]'''
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| |Unggoy Minors are the lowest ranking Unggoy. They wear orange colored armor and are often the least dangerous, most cowardly, and inaccurate marksmen of all the Unggoy. When their commanding officer is killed, they routinely break formation and flee; however, they will regroup and start firing at their target again. As is fitting for Jiralhanae behavior, Unggoy under the command of the Jiralhanae are substantially more aggressive.
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| === Other titles and roles ===
| | *[[Ghost (Vehicle)|Ghost]] (''Halo: Combat Evolved'', ''Halo 2'', and ''Halo 3'') |
| [[Deacon]]ship is the only position open to the Unggoy in the [[Ministry of Tranquility]]. Unlike many other roles available to the Unggoy, this rank does not often involve combat or hard manual labor, though they have been known to carry around [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistols]] and [[Type-33 Needler|Needler]]s.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 50''</ref> | | *[[Shadow]] (Seen in ''[[Halo 2 E3 Demo]]'', have animation but not used in ''Halo 2'')<ref>http://forums.bungie.org/halo/archive24.pl?read=698700</ref> |
| | *[[Shade]] (''Halo: Combat Evolved'', ''Halo 3'') |
| | *[[Shielded Plasma Cannon]] (''Halo 2'') |
| | *[[Plasma Cannon]] (''Halo 2'', ''Halo 3'') |
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| Some Unggoy are also known to serve as merchants and are well-respected in the Covenant hierarchy. During the [[Ascension (ceremony)|ascension]] ceremony of the Covenant's last triumvirate of [[Hierarchs]], a [[Yanme'e]] [[Yanme'e Queen|queen]], Kig-Yar Shipmasters, and Unggoy traders were present. It was also said that their harnesses were adorned with large jewels.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 381''</ref>
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| While regular Unggoy infantry occasionally choose to employ [[suicide attack]]s out of desperation, the Covenant were also known to purposefully assign [[Suicide Unggoy|select fanatical Unggoy squads]] to use such attacks as their primary offensive tactic against the enemy.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 350''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Exodus]]''</ref> The [[Banished]] later adopted similar tactics.{{Ref/Reuse|CFI96}}
| | Grunts are lightly armored and lack any form of additional shielding. In battle, they are easily dispatched by most weapons. Weapons such as the [[M6D Pistol]] and [[BR55 Battle Rifle]] are very effective in executing head-shots. Like many other unshielded enemies, a single headshot will kill them. Grunts are also easily killed with brief bursts of automatic fire from weapons such as the [[MA5B ICWS Assault Rifle|Assault Rifle]], [[M7/Caseless Submachine Gun|SMG]], and the [[Plasma Rifle]]. Ultra and Special Operations Grunts have stronger body armor and can withstand more damage than lower-ranking Grunts. Melee attacks generally kill Grunts in one or two blows. They can prove to be stealthy choices of action when clearing out sleeping Grunts, especially if you are wanting to avoid detection. In [[Halo 3]], an attack will sometimes blow off the flimsy cover of a Grunt's methane tank, and may rupture the tank inside. The respirator can also be knocked off. This is fatal after a certain amount of time, but they will continue to fight. A leakage of methane gas can turn a situation perilous in the presence of a flame. |
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| The [[Heretic Unggoy]] followed their [[Sangheili]] organizers in [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|a rebellion]] against the Covenant's Prophets. They started as members of an artifact retrieval group led by the Sangheili [[Sesa 'Refumee]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Oracle]]''</ref>
| | Because Grunts often fight in tight formations, grenades and rockets can be used to great effect. However, when stuck with [[Plasma Grenade]]s, Grunts will panic and start running in random directions, posing a threat to both the player and the ally. |
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| [[Unggoy jockey|Jockeys]] operate Unggoy-manufactured {{Pattern|Pnap|Goblin}} [[Powered exoskeleton|battlesuits]] or other vehicles,{{Ref/Reuse|buzz}} such as {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}}s or {{Pattern|Karo'wark|Ghost}}s. | | == Trivia == |
| | Quotes can be found here:[[Unggoy/Quotes]] |
| | *There are two special grunts called ''[[Talking Grunts]]'' in the Halo Series. In ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' on the level ''[[The Maw]]'' you can find it while in the last bit of the level. This particular grunt is called the ''[[Thirsty Grunt]]''. In addition, there is the [[Cowardly Grunt]] on [[Halo 2]]'s [[Uprising]]. There is also a another talking grunt in [[Halo 3]] called the [[Final Grunt]] |
| | [[Image:Halo-grunt2.jpg|right|thumb|176px|A "curl-back" Grunt.]] |
| | *In Tagalog, the language spoken in the Philippines, "unggóy" means "monkey". |
| | *In ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', there was a "curl-back" design for the Grunt life support system that occurred on all ranks. This variation is not in Halo 2. It could have been a traditional difference between male and female grunts. Possibly a suit was made by the time of Halo 2 that accommodated both sexes. Another possibility is that the 'curl back' design was an older design not fully phased out by the time of Halo 1 but fully replaced by the 'shark fin' tank design by the time Halo 2 took place. The differentiation between the two appearances has never been stated officially.However,in a recent Halo Wars screenshot in the January '08 issue of OXM, the "curl-back" can be seen operating a turret,which may lead to the fact that that was the old Heavy suit before they formed a color rank. |
| | *In ''[[Halo: The Flood]]'', a group of Grunts coordinate a well timed attack against the Master Chief. A group of them dropped onto him and tried to remove his helmet while another lit a [[Plasma Grenade]]. Their goal was to drop the grenade into the Chief's suit, though they failed. This is particularly noteworthy as Grunts are typically shown as unintelligent canon-fodder; incapable of functioning like a military unit without the presence of a higher ranked Covenant race. |
| | *During the [[Covenant Civil War]], Grunts, having the lowest status in Covenant society, were too afraid to openly pledge support for one side. Thus, allied Grunts in Halo 3 are not present in gameplay. |
| | *In the level [[Gravemind (Level)|Gravemind]], a single Grunt is the protector of the hidden skull. This Grunt is one of the most dangerous enemies in the game because he is completely invisible and fires a [[Fuel Rod Cannon]]. Your best chance of killing him is a lucky [[Carbine]] headshot. |
| | *Much has been made in the novels of the fact that the methane gas tanks are explosive but only [[Halo 3]] demonstrates this in-game. [[Halo Wars]] has Grunts being propelled many meters (even across maps) by exploding gas tanks.<ref>http://forums.halowars.com/Media.aspx</ref> |
| | *In [[Halo 3]], enemy Grunts have mottled, greenish-black skin and red eyes, giving them a more menacing, hostile appearance. |
| | *In Halo 3, you can sometimes see Grunts walking with their hands placed on the back of their head, almost as if it was being taken hostage. This is usually seen if you kill the other enemies in the area. (Note: This has been seen to occur with jackals too). Another possibility is that they are trying to protect their heads from any explosions that might occur during the fight. |
| | *A Grunt was seen in the announcement trailer for Halo 3 on a crossing sign. This easter egg has been dubbed the "Grunt Crossing" Easter egg. |
| | *''Monachus'' means monk. ''Frigus'' means cold, coolness, cold of winter/dullness, indolence. A rough translation would mean "Cold monk", perhaps alluding to their cold homeworld. "Monk" can also be related to the fact that they look like monkeys, as in "Cold Monkey". |
| | *In Halo 3, when you melee a Grunt in the back, it's methane tank will pop off along with a mist of aqua-looking methane. However, no matter what the color is of the Grunt you hit, it's tank will always show as orange. Rarely,you can even melee the mask itself off ,revealing their teeth. However both the tank and the mask being meleed off at the same time has been proven. |
| | *If you take a Grunt's [[Plasma Pistol]] and replace it with a [[Plasma Rifle|rifle]] it will throw a tantrum, even though it is a much better weapon. |
| | *In [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], Grunts wear the Grunt Symbol upon their chests. But they do no bear it in [[Halo 2]] and [[Halo 3]]. However, it is available as a player emblem for use in multiplayer matches |
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| Post-war, many Unggoy were forced into or joined the [[Banished]] mercenary faction. During the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]], [[Unggoy Conscript]]s, [[Unggoy Assault]]s, and [[Unggoy Mule]]s were utilized. Similar to their roles in the Covenant and its remnants, they were used as simple foot soldiers and cannon fodder.
| | *In [[Halo 3]], very rarely, brown Grunts can be seen. These are not known wether to be a rank or an alternate version of [[Minor Grunts]], or maybe even to be the new Special Operations Grunt, due to the disputes of the Sliver-Armored guys in Halo 3. |
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| | *An USMC(United States Marine Corp) Infantryman is called a Grunt by other Marines. |
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| Overall, the Unggoy in gameplay are very weak in combat; often fleeing when their leader has been killed. However, in larger numbers, they can be more of a threat, especially in higher difficulties. If their leader is killed, Unggoy may sometimes activate two plasma grenades and rush to the player in an attempt to suicide-bomb them.
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| In ''Halo Wars'', the Unggoy serves as the main infantry unit, serving as the Covenant equivalent to the Marine. They start with a plasma pistol and three in each squad, but they can be upgraded to wield needlers.
| | *Of all the [[Covenant]] races and the Marines, Grunts are the ones with the most dialogue than any other species. |
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| |fr={{Tooltip|''Les Grunts''|(Anglicism)}} in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.<br>
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| {{Tooltip|''Les Grognards''|The Grunts}} in all media since ''Halo 2''.
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| |es={{Tooltip|''Los peones''|The Grunts}} in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.<br>
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| *In [[wikipedia:Tagalog|Tagalog]] and [[Wikipedia:Filipino language|Filipino]], ''Unggoy ''means "monkey". [https://translate.google.com/?source=dict-chrome-ex&q=unggoy&sl=tl&tl=en&text=unggoy&op=translate]
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| *In real life, "''Grunt''" is a slang military term for infantrymen.<ref>[[Wikipedia:Grunt|''Grunt'' on '''Wikipedia''']]</ref>
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| *The Unggoy were ranked #5 in Game Informer's "''Top 5 Video Game Punching Bags''" list.<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/blogs/members/b/8_bit_ike_blog1/archive/2010/03/03/top-five-video-game-punching-bags.aspx '''GameInformer''': ''Top five video game punching bags.'']</ref>
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| *In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', there is a chance that a female Army trooper will say that she heard someone said grunts taste like lobster.
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| *In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', Unggoy voices were changed. Instead of their original high-pitched and squeaky voices, they sound more deep and mechanical, possibly because of their breathing apparatus. However, they are still being voiced by [[Joseph Staten]].<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=25654 Bungie.net : Bungie Weekly Update 4.16.10]</ref>
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| *In ''Halo: Reach'', if an Unggoy's [[methane tank]] is shot or meleed it may fall off, causing the gas to launch said Unggoy into the air and eventually explode. Many players consider this a great hazard, especially on higher difficulties.
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| *The redesigned Unggoy that appear in ''Halo 4'' bear a great deal of resemblance to the [[gearsofwar:Wretch|wretches]] from the ''Gears of War'' series.
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| *The Grunt appeared in [[Wikipedia:Konami|Konami]]'s ''[[Wikipedia:Super Bomberman R|Super Bomberman R]]'' as one of the three exclusive characters in the Xbox One version. He is known as Grunt Bomber, a specie of the Covenant from Planet Halo. He is a speed typed bomber and his special ability is the [[Plasma Pistol]].
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| **He also appears in [[Wikipedia:Epic Games|Epic Games]] and [[Wikipedia:Mediatonic|Mediatonic]]'s ''[[Wikipedia:Fall Guys|Fall Guys]]'' as one of the characters in the Spartan Showdown event.
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| *In ''Halo 5: Guardians'' Unggoy can be seen carrying [[Type-57 Carbine]]s for the first time in the first cutscene of Mission 12 Battle of Sunaion.
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| ==Gallery==
| | [http://www.haloeastereggs.net/eastereggs.php?gamename=Halo%203 Halo 3 Easter Eggs] |
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| File:HCE GruntFace_Concept.png|Concept art of an Unggoy's face for ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
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| File:HCE Grunt_Concept_1.png|Concept art of Unggoy.
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| File:HCE Grunt_Concept_2.png|More concept art of Unggoy.
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| File:Grunt Comparisons.jpg|A comparison among Unggoy in the ''Halo'' Trilogy and ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
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| File:CE Cutout GruntCurlback.png|A cutout of an Unggoy Major in ''Halo: CE''.
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| File:HCE - GruntArmorVariant.png|Armor variants for the Unggoy in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
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| File:Halo2-GruntMinor-EarlyRender2.jpg|An Unggoy without his mask in the ''Halo 2 Official Strategy Guide'', showing the species' sharp teeth which make them slightly intimidating.
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| File:Heretic grunts.jpg|A Heretic Unggoy, clad in unique gold armor, with a Needler in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
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| File:Halo2-GruntMinor.png|An Unggoy Minor in ''Halo 2''.
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| File:Succor.JPG|A cylindrical-backed Unggoy as seen in ''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''.
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| File:Halo-3-20061220042119414.jpg|A [[Brute Captain]] leads a pack of Unggoy in the Earth bunker [[Crow's Nest (location)|Crow's Nest]] in an early build of ''[[Halo 3]]''.
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| File:H3 A lone grunt.jpg|An Unggoy in ''Halo 3''.
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| File:H3 Unggoy maskless face.jpeg|The face of an Unggoy Minor.
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| File:H3_Scarab_GruntGunner.jpg|An Unggoy Minor firing a plasma turret on board a [[Deutoros-pattern Scarab|Scarab]].
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| File:HW_Blur_Grunt_Concept.jpg|Concept art of an Unggoy for the Blur cinematics in ''Halo Wars''.
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| File:HW_Grunt_CinematicModel_Render_1.jpg|An unused cinematic model of a Grunt developed for ''Halo Wars'', back when the game was intended to have in-engine cinematics.
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| File:COVENANT Grunt.jpg|Another look at the ''Halo Wars'' cinematic model.
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| File:Halo Wars Grunt.jpg|A cinematic model of an Unggoy in ''Halo Wars''.
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| File:Covenant grunt.gif|In-game model of an Unggoy squad in ''Halo Wars''.
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| File:HaloLegends-GruntswithPlasmaRifles.png|Unggoy single and dual-wielding plasma rifles in ''[[Halo Legends]]: [[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''.
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| File:HBL-HappyGrunts.png|Three happy Unggoy Minors in ''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''.
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| File:HReach - Unggoy.png|An Unggoy Minor in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
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| File:Halo Reach - Unggoy.png|An Unggoy Ultra in ''Halo: Reach''.
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| File:HCEA-GruntMinor-crop.png|An Unggoy Minor in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''.
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| File:Grunt Storm face.jpg|Concept art of an Unggoy's face for ''[[Halo 4]]''.
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| File:H4 UnggoyAnatomy Concept.jpg|Final modelsheet concept art for the Unggoy in ''Halo 4''.
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| File:StormUnggoy.png|An Unggoy Storm in ''Halo 4''.
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| File:H2A UnggoyArmy.jpg|The Unggoy join the Covenant in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''{{'}}s [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|terminals]].
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| File:H2A-UnggoyMinors-Screen.jpg|Unggoy Minors in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
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| File:Chief groundpound grunts.jpg|An Unggoy Imperial and Unggoy Storm in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
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| File:H5G-Campfire.png|Swords of Sanghelios Unggoy Storm standing around a fire on [[Sanghelios]].
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| File:H5G-TrappedUnggoy.png|Unggoy trapped by [[031 Exuberant Witness]] on [[Genesis]].
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| File:HW2-cannon fodder 01 concept.png|Concept art of Unggoy for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
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| File:HW2-hero grunt 01 concept.png|Concept art for an unused Unggoy cyborg for ''Halo Wars 2''.
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| File:HW2B Banished Grunt unit.png|A Grunt Squad with Brute leader in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]].''
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| File:HW2-CrabUnggoy.jpg|[[Blitz]] card of one Unggoy phenotype in ''Halo Wars 2''.
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| File:HW2-SharkUnggoy.jpg|Blitz card of another Unggoy phenotype.
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| File:HW2-Cryo.jpg|Blitz card of both phenotypes being frozen by [[cryo]].
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| File:HW2-EliteGrunts.png|Grunt squads with Elite leaders in ''Halo Wars 2''.
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| File:HW2-BrutevsElite.png|Grunt squads led by Brutes and Elites respectively fight in ''Halo Wars 2'' multiplayer.
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| File:HINF Concept UnggoyCommander.jpg|Concept art of a Banished "Unggoy Commander" for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
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| File:Snapchat Monster Energy - Grunt.jpg|A Banished Unggoy on Snapchat.
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| File:HTV-Reckoning Grunt Taxi.png|A Kafv Unggoy attempting to drive a Warthog in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''.
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| File:FallGuys-GruntPanic.png|Grunt Panic emote in ''Fall Guys''.
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| File:Grunt bomber.jpeg|Grunt bomber description
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| ==List of appearances==
| | [[Grunts with Spikers]] |
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| *''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
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| *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
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| *''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
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| *''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
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| *''[[Halo 2]]''
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| *''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
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| *''[[Halo 3]]''
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| **''[[Bestiarum]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
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| *''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
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| *''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''
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| *''[[Halo Wars]]''
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| *''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
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| *''[[Halo Legends]]''
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| **''[[Homecoming]]''
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| **''[[Origins]]''
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| **''[[Prototype]]''
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| **''[[The Babysitter]]''
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| **''[[The Duel]]''
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| **''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
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| **''[[Dirt]]''
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| **''[[Headhunters]]''
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| **''[[Stomping on the Heels of a Fuss]]'' {{Mo}}
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| **''[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]''
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| **''[[The Return]]''
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| **''[[Wages of Sin]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Reach]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
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| **''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant|Covenant]]''
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| **''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
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| **''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
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| *''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''
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| *''[[Halo 4]]''
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| **''[[Spartan Ops]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
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| {{Col-2}}
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| *''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''
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| *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
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| **''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
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| *''[[Halo: New Blood]]''
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| *''[[Hunt the Truth]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''
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| *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
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| *''[[Halo Mythos]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Fractures]]''
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| **''[[What Remains]]'' {{Mo}}
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| **''[[Breaking Strain]]'' {{Mo}}
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| **''[[Rossbach's World (story)|Rossbach's World]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''
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| **''[[Knight Takes Bishop]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Smoke and Shadow]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
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| **''[[Awakening the Nightmare]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Retribution]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo: Recruit]]'' {{C|Non-canonical appearance}}
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| *''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Battle Born]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Lone Wolf]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Renegades]]'' {{mo}}
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| *''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Meridian Divide]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
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| **''[[Sacrifice]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
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| *''[[Halo Infinite: Memory Agent]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo Infinite]]''
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| *''[[Halo: The Television Series Season One]]''
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| **''[[Emergence]]'' {{Mo}}
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| **''[[Homecoming (TV Series)|Homecoming]]'' {{Mo}}
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| **''[[Reckoning]]''
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| **''[[Transcendence]]''
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| *''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Winter Contention]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]''
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| *''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]''
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| **''[[Halo (TV Series)|Halo]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Fireside]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Epitaph]]'' {{Mo}}
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| {{Col-end}}
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