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<center>''For the artificial weather phenomenon, see [[portal storm]]. For the [[Halo 3]] level, see [[The Storm]].''</center> | <center>''For the artificial weather phenomenon, see [[portal storm]]. For the [[Halo 3]] level, see [[The Storm]].''</center> | ||
[[Image:Jul 'Mdama.png|thumb|300px|Jul 'Mdama, the leader of the Storm.]] | |||
The '''Storm''' are a splinter faction of the [[Covenant]] that was formed in the wake of the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="Exam">[http://www.examiner.com/article/halo-4-s-storm-covenant-faction-officially-revealed '''Examiner.com''' ''Halo 4’s ‘Storm’ Covenant faction officially revealed'']</ref> Their leader is [[Jul 'Mdama]]<ref name="terminal">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/detail/halo-4-terminal-jul-mdama/0f378de5-e0e3-4f31-a1e1-2a363af4094d '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Halo 4 Terminal: Jul 'Mdama'']</ref> and the [[Sangheili]] serve as their leadership caste.<ref name="Demo">''Halo 4'' E3 2012 gameplay demo</ref> | The '''Storm''' are a splinter faction of the [[Covenant]] that was formed in the wake of the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="Exam">[http://www.examiner.com/article/halo-4-s-storm-covenant-faction-officially-revealed '''Examiner.com''' ''Halo 4’s ‘Storm’ Covenant faction officially revealed'']</ref> Their leader is [[Jul 'Mdama]]<ref name="terminal">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/detail/halo-4-terminal-jul-mdama/0f378de5-e0e3-4f31-a1e1-2a363af4094d '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Halo 4 Terminal: Jul 'Mdama'']</ref> and the [[Sangheili]] serve as their leadership caste.<ref name="Demo">''Halo 4'' E3 2012 gameplay demo</ref> | ||
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==Member species== | ==Member species== | ||
As in the original Covenant, the Sangheili serve as the Storm's military leadership caste. | As in the original Covenant, the Sangheili serve as the Storm's military leadership caste. The [[Unggoy]] still serve as cannon fodder.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/05/09/The-Halo-Bulletin-5912.aspx ''The Halo Bulletin - 5.9.12'']</ref> Likewise, the [[Kig-Yar]], (at least the Jackals), are still deployed as skirmishers<!-- This refers to the Kig-Yar's method of deployment, not the Skirmisher breed.--> and light infantry. The [[Mgalekgolo]] are also a member species of this faction.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/08/22/The-Halo-Bulletin-82212.aspx '''The Halo Bulletin:''' ''8.22.12'']</ref> | ||
==Military | ==Military assets== | ||
Although certainly a less formidable force than the original Covenant, the Storm has amassed a considerable amount of military assets as of its occupation of Requiem. The faction primarily uses | Although certainly a less formidable force than the original Covenant, the Storm has amassed a considerable amount of military assets as of its occupation of Requiem. The faction primarily uses equipment formerly belonging to the original Covenant, as well as more recently developed weapons like the [[Type-55 Directed Energy Rifle/Advanced|Storm rifle]]. As in the Covenant, the [[Type-32 Rapid Attack Vehicle|Ghost]], [[Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]], and [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]] are mainstays of the Storm's ground and air forces. The faction's armada is composed of vessels formerly used by the Covenant, including several {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s and at least one {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}.<ref name="terminal"/> | ||
==Ranks== | ==Ranks== | ||
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*[[Sangheili Minor|Minor]]<ref name="ranks" group="note">''Halo Waypoint'' identifies the Storm's basic Sangheili and Kig-Yar units as the "Storm Elite" and "Storm Jackal", respectively | *[[Sangheili Minor|Minor]]<ref name="ranks" group="note">''Halo Waypoint'' identifies the Storm's basic Sangheili and Kig-Yar units as the "Storm Elite" and "Storm Jackal", respectively. It is thus unclear whether the Storm use the traditional Minor rank for members of these races. However, the Unggoy seem to utilize the Minor/Major dichotomy and sport the same color-coding they used while in service to the Covenant.</ref> | ||
*[[Sangheili Commander|Commander]] | *[[Sangheili Commander|Commander]] | ||
*[[Sangheili Ranger|Ranger]] | *[[Sangheili Ranger|Ranger]] | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Halo4 Elite.jpg|A Sangheili member of the Storm | File:Halo4 Elite.jpg|A Sangheili member of the Storm. | ||
File:Halo4 Grunt.png|An Unggoy in service to the Storm | File:Halo4 Grunt.png|An Unggoy in service to the Storm. | ||
File:H4 profile - KigYar.png|A Kig-Yar serving under the Storm | File:H4 profile - KigYar.png|A Kig-Yar serving under the Storm. | ||
File:H4 profile - Mgalekgolo.png|A Mgalekgolo serving under the Storm. | File:H4 profile - Mgalekgolo.png|A Mgalekgolo serving under the Storm. | ||
File:Storm fleet surrounding FUD.jpg|Storm fleet surrounding the remains of {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}. | File:Storm fleet surrounding FUD.jpg|Storm fleet surrounding the remains of {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 11:57, October 30, 2012
The Storm are a splinter faction of the Covenant that was formed in the wake of the Human-Covenant War.[1] Their leader is Jul 'Mdama[2] and the Sangheili serve as their leadership caste.[3]
Background
Breaking away from the main body of the newly peaceful Covenant, the Storm still continue to adhere to the religion and philosophy of the San 'Shyuum.[1] Their leader, Jul 'Mdama, became disillusioned with the Arbiter and humanity after being kidnapped by ONI forces and suffering the loss of his wife in the Sangheili Civil War. After escaping from ONI custody on Shield World 006, Jul gained a small following of Sangheili on Hesduros. There, he resolved to seek out the Didact - a surviving Forerunner and "living god" to Jul and other devout Sangheili - and awaken him from his sleep, with the intent to ask for his aid in destroying humanity.
In the summer of 2557, Storm forces on the shield world Requiem engaged UNSC personnel who had become stranded on the installation, defying the tenuous cease-fire between humanity and the Sangheili. By then, the Storm had managed to gather a formidable fleet, consisting of at least sixteen CCS-class battlecruisers and a single CAS-class assault carrier as their flagship.[2] The Storm still maintained a presence on Requiem six months later,[4] attempting to gain control of a powerful weapon hidden on the shield world.[1]
Member species
As in the original Covenant, the Sangheili serve as the Storm's military leadership caste. The Unggoy still serve as cannon fodder.[5] Likewise, the Kig-Yar, (at least the Jackals), are still deployed as skirmishers and light infantry. The Mgalekgolo are also a member species of this faction.[6]
Military assets
Although certainly a less formidable force than the original Covenant, the Storm has amassed a considerable amount of military assets as of its occupation of Requiem. The faction primarily uses equipment formerly belonging to the original Covenant, as well as more recently developed weapons like the Storm rifle. As in the Covenant, the Ghost, Wraith, and Banshee are mainstays of the Storm's ground and air forces. The faction's armada is composed of vessels formerly used by the Covenant, including several CCS-class battlecruisers and at least one CAS-class assault carrier.[2]
Ranks
Below is a list of military ranks and titles within the Storm's member races.[7]
Sangheili:
Unggoy:
Kig-Yar:
Gallery
- Halo4 Elite.jpg
A Sangheili member of the Storm.
An Unggoy in service to the Storm.
A Kig-Yar serving under the Storm.
A Mgalekgolo serving under the Storm.
- Storm fleet surrounding FUD.jpg
Storm fleet surrounding the remains of UNSC Forward Unto Dawn.
Note
- ^ a b c Halo Waypoint identifies the Storm's basic Sangheili and Kig-Yar units as the "Storm Elite" and "Storm Jackal", respectively. It is thus unclear whether the Storm use the traditional Minor rank for members of these races. However, the Unggoy seem to utilize the Minor/Major dichotomy and sport the same color-coding they used while in service to the Covenant.
List of appearances
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
