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A '''legion''' is a | A '''legion''' is a generic term for a type of military unit. The term was originally used to describe an [[Wikipedia:Roman legion|infantry unit]] in [[Wikipedia:Ancient Rome|Ancient Rome]]; the general size of these units fluctuated during the military history of the Roman Empire between approximately 4500 and 5200 soldiers, the equivalent of large [[Wikipedia:Regiment|regiments]] or [[Wikipedia:Brigade|brigades]] in the [[UNSC Army]] and [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]].<ref>[[Wikipedia:Roman legion|'''Roman legion''' on Wikipedia]]</ref><ref>[http://www.unrv.com/military/legion.php '''URNV History''' - Organization of the Roman Imperial Legion]</ref> | ||
== | ==Covenant== | ||
The responsibilities and purposes of a legion seem to vary. They are capable of performing tasks ranging from [[bridge]]-crew on starships to ground combat.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 190''</ref> | In the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|military]], a legion is a division of [[Sangheili]] warriors. A legion is usually led by a high ranking officer, such as a [[Zealot]] or an [[Ultra Elite|Ultra]]. The responsibilities and purposes of a legion seem to vary. They are capable of performing tasks ranging from [[bridge]]-crew on starships to ground combat.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 190''</ref> The violent nature of the Elite society likely demands that legions should be capable of engaging in varied forms of warfare. | ||
====Known legions==== | |||
*[[Dn'end Legion]] | |||
===Warrior crèche=== | ===Warrior crèche=== | ||
A ''warrior crèche'' is likely a type of legion where newer warriors hone their combat skills before being assigned to a regular legion. Warrior crèches seem to be specifically used for ground combat, and are carried aboard [[ | A ''warrior crèche'' is likely a type of legion where newer warriors hone their combat skills before being assigned to a regular legion. Warrior crèches seem to be specifically used for ground combat, and are carried aboard [[Covenant]] [[Covenant fleet|fleet]]s should any ground actions be needed.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 350''</ref> | ||
===Warrior crèches=== | ====Warrior crèches==== | ||
*[[N'Noro Warrior Crèche]] | *[[N'Noro Warrior Crèche]] | ||
*[[E'Toro Warrior Crèche]] | *[[E'Toro Warrior Crèche]] | ||
*[[R'Lan Warrior Crèche]] | *[[R'Lan Warrior Crèche]] | ||
== | ==Forerunner== | ||
In translated [[Forerunner]] records, the term legion is used in reference to a type of [[Warrior-Servant]] organizational unit.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 177''</ref> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Silentium]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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*[[File]] | *[[File]] | ||
[[Category:Covenant Military Units]] | [[Category:Covenant Military Units]] | ||
[[Category:Forerunner military units]] | |||
Revision as of 11:26, September 16, 2013
A legion is a generic term for a type of military unit. The term was originally used to describe an infantry unit in Ancient Rome; the general size of these units fluctuated during the military history of the Roman Empire between approximately 4500 and 5200 soldiers, the equivalent of large regiments or brigades in the UNSC Army and Marine Corps.[1][2]
Covenant
In the Covenant military, a legion is a division of Sangheili warriors. A legion is usually led by a high ranking officer, such as a Zealot or an Ultra. The responsibilities and purposes of a legion seem to vary. They are capable of performing tasks ranging from bridge-crew on starships to ground combat.[3] The violent nature of the Elite society likely demands that legions should be capable of engaging in varied forms of warfare.
Known legions
Warrior crèche
A warrior crèche is likely a type of legion where newer warriors hone their combat skills before being assigned to a regular legion. Warrior crèches seem to be specifically used for ground combat, and are carried aboard Covenant fleets should any ground actions be needed.[4]
Warrior crèches
Forerunner
In translated Forerunner records, the term legion is used in reference to a type of Warrior-Servant organizational unit.[5]
List of appearances
- Halo: Ghosts of Onyx (First appearance)
- Halo: Cryptum
- Halo: Silentium (Mentioned only)
Sources
- ^ Roman legion on Wikipedia
- ^ URNV History - Organization of the Roman Imperial Legion
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 190
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 350
- ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 177
