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{{Quote|Glory and honor guide our ascension.|Sangheili Ranger's mantra.<ref name="reach">'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''Armor description''</ref>}} | {{Quote|Glory and honor guide our ascension.|Sangheili Ranger's mantra.<ref name="reach">'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''Armor description''</ref>}} | ||
The '''Sangheili Rangers''' are a specialized [[Sangheili]] unit in the [[Covenant]] and the post-war [[Covenant remnant]].<ref name="h4">'''Halo 4''', ''Interactive Guide''</ref> Within the Covenant, they are part of [[Fleet Security]] of the [[Special Warfare Group|Covenant Special Warfare Group]]. Experts in extra-vehicular space and aerial combat, the Rangers are pose as a threat to ships, stations, as well as many other types of | The '''Sangheili Rangers''' are a specialized [[Sangheili]] unit in the [[Covenant]] and the post-war [[Covenant remnant]].<ref name="h4">'''Halo 4''', ''Interactive Guide''</ref> Within the Covenant, they are part of [[Fleet Security]] of the [[Special Warfare Group|Covenant Special Warfare Group]]. Experts in extra-vehicular space and aerial combat, the Rangers are pose as a threat to ships, stations, as well as many other types of flightcraft. | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
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The Rangers wear hermetically sealed combat armor that would allow them to work in the vacuum of space or other similarly hazardous environment.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page ??''</ref> In addition to this, the Rangers would be equipped with either a [[antigravity pack]] or a [[Covenant thruster pack|thruster pack]], providing them greater mobility. | The Rangers wear hermetically sealed combat armor that would allow them to work in the vacuum of space or other similarly hazardous environment.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page ??''</ref> In addition to this, the Rangers would be equipped with either a [[antigravity pack]] or a [[Covenant thruster pack|thruster pack]], providing them greater mobility. | ||
Like most Sangheili units, the Rangers utilize [[Type-25 plasma rifle]]s and [[Type-51 plasma repeater]]s as their standard armament.<ref name="cairo"/><ref name="lnos"/> On some occasions, the Rangers would use the [[Type-52 focus rifle]] and the [[Type-31 rifle]].<ref name="cairo"/><ref name="nightfall">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Nightfall]]''</ref> | Like most Sangheili units, the Rangers utilize [[Type-25 plasma rifle|plasma rifle]]s and [[Type-51 plasma repeater|plasma repeater]]s as their standard armament.<ref name="cairo"/><ref name="lnos"/> On some occasions, the Rangers would use the [[Type-52 focus rifle|focus rifle]] and the [[Type-31 needle rifle|needle rifle]].<ref name="cairo"/><ref name="nightfall">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Nightfall]]''</ref> | ||
== Operational history == | == Operational history == | ||
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== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
[[File:reach_1641531_Medium.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A Ranger in mid-flight.]] | [[File:reach_1641531_Medium.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A Ranger in mid-flight.]] | ||
The Rangers will use their thruster packs to great effect in battle, using them to strafe while firing their weapons. In ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo: Reach'', their energy shield strength are similar to that of an Elite Minor. For combat, they are often seen dual-wielding plasma rifles (''Halo 2'') as well as using suppression rifles such as the | The Rangers will use their thruster packs to great effect in battle, using them to strafe while firing their weapons. In ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo: Reach'', their energy shield strength are similar to that of an Elite Minor. For combat, they are often seen dual-wielding plasma rifles (''Halo 2'') as well as using suppression rifles such as the focus rifle and the needle rifle. | ||
== Appearances == | == Appearances == | ||
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Rangers in ''Halo: Reach'' wear a new type of helmet, bearing some resemblance to the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/V variant|MJOLNIR EVA]] helmet. This helmet may be the type worn by Rangers in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', as the novel describes them as having transparent visors. It is quite possible that the armor types featured in ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo: Reach'' are used synonymously by Rangers, as the one in ''Halo 2'' seems more for low-altitude combat, whilst the armor seen in ''Halo: Reach'' appears to be designed for high-altitude and | Rangers in ''Halo: Reach'' wear a new type of helmet, bearing some resemblance to the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/V variant|MJOLNIR EVA]] helmet. This helmet may be the type worn by Rangers in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', as the novel describes them as having transparent visors. It is quite possible that the armor types featured in ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo: Reach'' are used synonymously by Rangers, as the one in ''Halo 2'' seems more for low-altitude combat, whilst the armor seen in ''Halo: Reach'' appears to be designed for high-altitude and exoatmospheric combat, with a vacuum-sealed helmet and suit similar to the MJOLNIR EVA equivalent. | ||
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*They now have their own armor design, capable of distinguishing them from the rest of the Covenant units. | *They now have their own armor design, capable of distinguishing them from the rest of the Covenant units. | ||
*They are a playable class in multiplayer and matchmaking. | *They are a playable class in multiplayer and matchmaking. | ||
*They now use a wider range of weapons, including [[Type-51 | *They now use a wider range of weapons, including [[Type-51 plasma repeater|plasma repeaters]], [[Type-31 needle rifle|needle rifles]], and [[Type-52 focus rifle|focus rifles]]. | ||
*They are now equipped with thruster packs, restricting them to low-altitude flight. | *They are now equipped with thruster packs, restricting them to low-altitude flight. | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*In ''Halo 2'', the Rangers' eyes can be seen through their helmets' eye pieces. | *In ''Halo 2'', the Rangers' eyes can be seen through their helmets' eye pieces. | ||
*In ''Halo 2'', while firing, a Ranger wielding one weapon will have both hands affected by recoil, as if holding two weapons. This is probably because they often wield two | *In ''Halo 2'', while firing, a Ranger wielding one weapon will have both hands affected by recoil, as if holding two weapons. This is probably because they often wield two plasma rifles,and the game does not support an animation with only one weapon. | ||
*In ''Halo: Reach'', dead Rangers (or a player with this armor permutation) will have their mandibles protruding from their faceplate. | *In ''Halo: Reach'', dead Rangers (or a player with this armor permutation) will have their mandibles protruding from their faceplate. | ||
*In ''Halo: Reach'', there are special gold/yellow-armored Rangers known as [[BOB]]s. In the post-game carnage report, they are listed as Covenant vehicles. | *In ''Halo: Reach'', there are special gold/yellow-armored Rangers known as [[BOB]]s. In the post-game carnage report, they are listed as Covenant vehicles. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Rangerelite2.jpg|A Sangheili Ranger in combat in ''Halo 2''. | File:Rangerelite2.jpg|A Sangheili Ranger in combat in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File:H2 Elite Ranger.png|A Sangheili Ranger standing still in ''Halo 2'' | File:H2 Elite Ranger.png|A Sangheili Ranger standing still in ''Halo 2'' | ||
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File:Halo 4 Ranger.png|A Sangheili Ranger in ''[[Halo 4]]''. | File:Halo 4 Ranger.png|A Sangheili Ranger in ''[[Halo 4]]''. | ||
File:H4-SO-S1E6-SangheiliRangers.jpg|A pair of Sangheili Rangers in ''Halo 4''<nowiki />'s ''Spartan Ops''. | File:H4-SO-S1E6-SangheiliRangers.jpg|A pair of Sangheili Rangers in ''Halo 4''<nowiki />'s ''Spartan Ops''. | ||
File:H4-Concept-EliteRanger-Armor.jpg|Concept art of a Sangheili Ranger's armor in ''Halo 4''. | |||
File:hhh.JPG|[[Halo ActionClix]] model of a Sangheili Ranger. | File:hhh.JPG|[[Halo ActionClix]] model of a Sangheili Ranger. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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- "Glory and honor guide our ascension."
- — Sangheili Ranger's mantra.[2]
The Sangheili Rangers are a specialized Sangheili unit in the Covenant and the post-war Covenant remnant.[3] Within the Covenant, they are part of Fleet Security of the Covenant Special Warfare Group. Experts in extra-vehicular space and aerial combat, the Rangers are pose as a threat to ships, stations, as well as many other types of flightcraft.
Overview
Role
As part of the Covenant's Fleet Security, the Rangers are tasked with the security of a fleet. This places the Rangers in a defensive role such as removing foreign forces from entering and/or commandeering the ship.[4] The Rangers can also perform offensive roles such as space insertion and demolition tasks.[5][6]
Equipment
The Rangers wear hermetically sealed combat armor that would allow them to work in the vacuum of space or other similarly hazardous environment.[7] In addition to this, the Rangers would be equipped with either a antigravity pack or a thruster pack, providing them greater mobility.
Like most Sangheili units, the Rangers utilize plasma rifles and plasma repeaters as their standard armament.[6][4] On some occasions, the Rangers would use the focus rifle and the needle rifle.[6][8]
Operational history
The Rangers have been observed in various combat theatres such as the Fall of Reach, Operation: FIRST STRIKE, the Battle of Earth, the Battle of Installation 05, and the Battle of High Charity. The Rangers were also seen at the planet Reach when John-117 returned to the planet aboard the Ascendant Justice.
With the Sangheili's departure from the Covenant, the Rangers were replaced by the Jump Pack Jiralhanae and Yanme'e as aerial infantry units.
After the war, a number of Sangheili Rangers joined Jul 'Mdama's new Covenant faction.
Gameplay
The Rangers will use their thruster packs to great effect in battle, using them to strafe while firing their weapons. In Halo 2 and Halo: Reach, their energy shield strength are similar to that of an Elite Minor. For combat, they are often seen dual-wielding plasma rifles (Halo 2) as well as using suppression rifles such as the focus rifle and the needle rifle.
Appearances
In Halo 2, the Rangers' combat armor design was a combination of the Flight harness and the Assault harness. This design was changed significantly in Halo: Reach where they now have their own unique armor design to distinguish themselves from the rest of the Sangheili units. This was carried on in Halo 4.
Rangers in Halo: Reach wear a new type of helmet, bearing some resemblance to the MJOLNIR EVA helmet. This helmet may be the type worn by Rangers in Halo: The Fall of Reach, as the novel describes them as having transparent visors. It is quite possible that the armor types featured in Halo 2 and Halo: Reach are used synonymously by Rangers, as the one in Halo 2 seems more for low-altitude combat, whilst the armor seen in Halo: Reach appears to be designed for high-altitude and exoatmospheric combat, with a vacuum-sealed helmet and suit similar to the MJOLNIR EVA equivalent.
Changes
Changes from Halo 2 to Halo: Reach
- They now have their own armor design, capable of distinguishing them from the rest of the Covenant units.
- They are a playable class in multiplayer and matchmaking.
- They now use a wider range of weapons, including plasma repeaters, needle rifles, and focus rifles.
- They are now equipped with thruster packs, restricting them to low-altitude flight.
Changes from Halo: Reach to Halo 4
- Rangers have less bulky armor with larger gaps between pieces
- Their visors are transparent, leaving the face fully visible.
- Their armor comes in blue, white, and gray.
Trivia
- In Halo 2, the Rangers' eyes can be seen through their helmets' eye pieces.
- In Halo 2, while firing, a Ranger wielding one weapon will have both hands affected by recoil, as if holding two weapons. This is probably because they often wield two plasma rifles,and the game does not support an animation with only one weapon.
- In Halo: Reach, dead Rangers (or a player with this armor permutation) will have their mandibles protruding from their faceplate.
- In Halo: Reach, there are special gold/yellow-armored Rangers known as BOBs. In the post-game carnage report, they are listed as Covenant vehicles.
Gallery
- Rangerelite2.jpg
A Sangheili Ranger in combat in Halo 2.
A Sangheili Ranger standing still in Halo 2
Alternate view of a Sangheili Ranger charging in Halo 2.
A Sangheili Ranger in Halo: Reach.
A Sangheili Ranger standing still wielding a Plasma Repeater in Halo: Reach.
A Sangheili Ranger strafe-running in Halo: Reach.
A squad of Sangheili Rangers.
A Sangheili Ranger in Halo 4.
A pair of Sangheili Rangers in Halo 4's Spartan Ops.
Concept art of a Sangheili Ranger's armor in Halo 4.
Halo ActionClix model of a Sangheili Ranger.
List of appearances
- Halo: The Fall of Reach (First appearance)
- Halo: The Flood
- Halo: First Strike
- Halo 2
- Halo: Reach
- Halo 4
- Halo: Escalation
Sources
- ^ a b c d Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 58
- ^ Halo: Reach, Armor description
- ^ Halo 4, Interactive Guide
- ^ a b Halo: Reach, campaign level Long Night of Solace (level)
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page ??
- ^ a b c Halo 2, campaign level Cairo Station
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page ??
- ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level Nightfall
