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{{Unit infobox | {{Unit infobox|variant=Cov | ||
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|image=[[File:HR DroneUltra 1.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:HR DroneUltra 1.png|300px]] | ||
|name=Ultra | |name=Ultra | ||
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|branch= | |branch= | ||
|mission=Officer | |mission=Officer | ||
|equipment= | |armament=*[[Type-25 plasma pistol]] | ||
*[[Type-33 Needler]] | |||
|equipment=[[Energy shielding]] | |||
|notable= | |notable= | ||
}} | }} | ||
An '''Ultra''' of the [[Yanme'e]] contingent of the [[Covenant]] is considered one of the highest | |||
An '''Ultra''' of the [[Yanme'e]] contingent of the [[Covenant]] is considered one of the highest military ranks for the species. | |||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
One of the higher [[Yanme'e]] ranks in the [[Covenant military]], Ultras are often in command of lower-ranking Yanme'e, like the [[Yanme'e Major|Majors]] or [[Yanme'e Minor|Minors]]. | One of the higher [[Yanme'e]] ranks in the [[Covenant military]], Ultras are often in command of lower-ranking Yanme'e, like the [[Yanme'e Major|Majors]] or [[Yanme'e Minor|Minors]]. Occasionally, they will command [[lance]]s of low-ranking [[Unggoy]].<ref name="firefight">'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''', ''[[Firefight]]''</ref> | ||
==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||
Yanme'e Ultras are distinguished by their blue and cyan exoskeletons, along with paired forked horn-like structures on their head and cephalothorax. Yanme'e Ultras are often armed with [[Type-25 plasma pistol]]s, and sometimes [[Type-33 Needler]]s. | Yanme'e Ultras are distinguished by their blue and cyan exoskeletons, along with paired forked horn-like structures on their head and cephalothorax. Ultras are equipped with a very weak type of [[energy shielding]] to protect them from firearms. Yanme'e Ultras are often armed with [[Type-25 plasma pistol]]s, and sometimes [[Type-33 Needler]]s.<ref name="reach">'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref> Ultras are equipped with anti-gravity technology that is attached to their wings that allow them to fly freely.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 158''</ref> | ||
== | ==Gameplay== | ||
These Drones are tougher than the Minors or Majors. Unlike most lower-ranking Drones, Yanme'e Ultras often land on the ground when engaged in combat, making them an easier target. In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', using the [[Halo: Reach skulls#Thunderstorm|Thunderstorm skull]] causes all Drones to either spawn as the Major or Ultra rank. | These Drones are tougher than the Minors or Majors. The Ultras are equipped with energy shielding, but the shield is rather weak and can be destroyed with ease. Unlike most lower-ranking Drones, Yanme'e Ultras often land on the ground when engaged in combat, making them an easier target. In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', using the [[Halo: Reach skulls#Thunderstorm|Thunderstorm skull]] causes all Drones to either spawn as the Major or Ultra rank.<ref name="reach"/> A plasma pistol is effective at draining the shields of an Ultra. Once it's shields are down, automatic weapons are useful at killing the Drone.<ref name="firefight"/> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:Yanme'e Specialist (blue - reach) 2.jpg | ||
File:HR YanmeUltra 2.png | |||
File:HR YanmeUltra 2.png | File:HR YanmeeUltra 3.png | ||
File:HR YanmeeUltra 3.png | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
<references/> | |||
{{Drone Ranks}} | {{Drone Ranks}} | ||
[[Category:Covenant ranks]] | [[Category:Covenant ranks]] | ||
