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{{Quote|Out of darkness, these blades will light our way.|Special Operations Sangheili's mantra<ref name="HR">'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref>}} | {{Quote|Out of darkness, these blades will light our way.|Special Operations Sangheili's mantra<ref name="HR">'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref>}} | ||
The '''Special Operations Sangheili''' is a [[Covenant]] [[Sangheili]] [[rank]]. It is the lowest rank in the [[Covenant Special Operations|Special Operations]] branch, superseded by a [[ | The '''Special Operations Sangheili''' is a [[Covenant]] [[Sangheili]] [[rank]]. It is the lowest rank in the [[Covenant Special Operations|Special Operations]] branch, superseded by a [[Special Operations Officer]] Sangheili. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
Special Operations Sangheili are members of the [[Covenant Special Operations|Special Operations]] branch of the [[ | Special Operations Sangheili are members of the [[Covenant Special Operations|Special Operations]] branch of the [[Special Warfare Group]]. Sangheili of this rank are extremely skilled warriors and are sent in to accomplish some of the most dangerous and difficult missions. | ||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
Special Operations Sangheili were widely utilized by the [[Covenant]] during its [[Human-Covenant War|genocidal campaign]] against the human race. Towards the end of the [[Battle of Meridian]], a team of Special Operations Sangheili and a [[Kig-Yar]] soldier deployed to the surface of the [[Meridian|planet]] using a [[Covenant drop pod]]. The team deployed a [[Kindler]] and are able to find a [[Luminary]], which they proceeded to deliver to the [[High Prophet of Regret|Prophet of Regret]]. The Luminary would later reveal the locations of the Halo rings, the Ark, and a slipspace portal to the Ark found on Earth.<ref name="h2a terminal14">'''Halo 2: Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminal 14]]''</ref> | Special Operations Sangheili were widely utilized by the [[Covenant]] during its [[Human-Covenant War|genocidal campaign]] against the human race. Towards the end of the [[Battle of Meridian]], a team of Special Operations Sangheili and a [[Kig-Yar]] soldier deployed to the surface of the [[Meridian|planet]] using a [[Covenant drop pod]]. The team deployed a [[Kindler]] and are able to find a [[Luminary]], which they proceeded to deliver to the [[High Prophet of Regret|Prophet of Regret]]. The Luminary would later reveal the locations of the Halo rings, the Ark, and a slipspace portal to the Ark found on Earth.<ref name="h2a terminal14">'''Halo 2: Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminal 14]]''</ref> | ||
During the pre-invasion of the [[human]] colony world of [[Reach]], the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] discreetly deployed a team of [[Sangheili Zealot]]s to disable [[Visegrád Relay|one]] of the planet's communication outposts at [[Visegrád]]. When the [[SPARTAN-III]] [[NOBLE Team]] was sent to investigate the communications blackout, they found the entrance locked, with the mechanism flash-fused. While [[Kat-B320]] attempted to unseal the doorway, the rest of NOBLE defended her from waves of Covenant attackers. A team of Special Operations Sangheili, along with a [[Sangheili General]] was dropped off as one of the final groups of attackers.<ref name="winter">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Winter Contingency (level)|Winter Contingency]]''</ref> A squadrom of Special Operations Sangheili were deployed via [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom]] onto the third flood of [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] [[SWORD Base]] by way of the breached exterior wall. These forces were defeated by the combined efforts of [[SPARTAN-B312]] and [[Emile-A239]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[ONI: Sword Base (level)|ONI: Sword Base]]''</ref> Several were also sent in along with a [[Mgalekgolo]] pair to stop the sabotage of one of the Covenant [[ | During the pre-invasion of the [[human]] colony world of [[Reach]], the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] discreetly deployed a team of [[Sangheili Zealot]]s to disable [[Visegrád Relay|one]] of the planet's communication outposts at [[Visegrád]]. When the [[SPARTAN-III]] [[NOBLE Team]] was sent to investigate the communications blackout, they found the entrance locked, with the mechanism flash-fused. While [[Kat-B320]] attempted to unseal the doorway, the rest of NOBLE defended her from waves of Covenant attackers. A team of Special Operations Sangheili, along with a [[Sangheili General]] was dropped off as one of the final groups of attackers.<ref name="winter">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Winter Contingency (level)|Winter Contingency]]''</ref> A squadrom of Special Operations Sangheili were deployed via [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom]] onto the third flood of [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] [[SWORD Base]] by way of the breached exterior wall. These forces were defeated by the combined efforts of [[SPARTAN-B312]] and [[Emile-A239]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[ONI: Sword Base (level)|ONI: Sword Base]]''</ref> Several were also sent in along with a [[Mgalekgolo]] pair to stop the sabotage of one of the Covenant [[stealth pylon]]s by [[Jun-A266]] and [[SPARTAN-B312]]. These pylons that was being used to conceal large scale Covenant troop deployments in the [[Viery Territory]] on the eve of the [[Fall of Reach|invasion of Reach]]. The Covenant forces were unsuccessful in stopping the Spartans.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Nightfall]]''</ref> | ||
The bridge of the [[SDV-class heavy corvette]] [[Ardent Prayer | The bridge of the [[SDV-class heavy corvette]] ''[[Ardent Prayer]]'' was crewed mainly by Special Operations Sangheili under the command of [[Shipmaster]] [[Ardo 'Moretumee]]. During [[Operation: UPPERCUT]], the ship was boarded by a team of [[YSS-1000 Sabre]] pilots lead by [[SPARTAN-B312]] and [[Jorge-052]]. The strike team eventually entered the bridge, catching the crew unaware. While 'Moretumee and his Special Operations Sangheili defended themselves, they were ultimately killed by the boarders, allowing the humans to carry out their mission, resulting in the destruction of both ''Ardent Prayer'' and the [[CSO-class supercarrier]] ''[[Long Night of Solace]]''.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref> | ||
In the later stages of the [[Fall of Reach]], the Covenant began to [[Glassing|glass]] large areas of the planet. [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] [[SWORD Base]] was one of the primary locations to be hit. Much of the base was reduced to rubble and many of the outlying areas were flooded due to the melting ice floes nearby. A team of Special Operations Sangheili was dispatched into the base along with a Sangheili General and a [[Huragok]]. They were in the process of scouring the ruined atrium when they were attacked by [[NOBLE Team]]. Ultimately the Spartans were able to neutralise all Covenant forces in the room.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[The Package (level)|The Package]]''</ref> | In the later stages of the [[Fall of Reach]], the Covenant began to [[Glassing|glass]] large areas of the planet. [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] [[SWORD Base]] was one of the primary locations to be hit. Much of the base was reduced to rubble and many of the outlying areas were flooded due to the melting ice floes nearby. A team of Special Operations Sangheili was dispatched into the base along with a Sangheili General and a [[Huragok]]. They were in the process of scouring the ruined atrium when they were attacked by [[NOBLE Team]]. Ultimately the Spartans were able to neutralise all Covenant forces in the room.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[The Package (level)|The Package]]''</ref> | ||
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During the [[Battle of Installation 04]], a squadron of thirty Special Operations Sangheili were deployed into the human-controlled [[Alpha Base (Installation 04)|Alpha Base]] using a [[Charlie 217|captured UNSC dropship]]. Their objective was to cause chaos among the human ranks so as to allow six [[Type-25 Troop Carrier|Spirits]] containing more Covenant forces to land. Many of them were killed when the landing pad that the Pelican had touched down on was flooded with fuel and set alight. The survivors made it into the lower levels of the base where they killed every human they found, including those in the Control Room. Eventually all Special Operations Sangheili were killed by a fireteam of [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]], with only [[Special Operations Officer]] [[Zuka 'Zamamee]] and his [[Unggoy]] assistant [[Yayap]] escaping.<ref name="tf243">'''Halo: The Flood''', Chapter 8, ''page 219'' (2003 paperback); ''page 243'' (2010 paperback)</ref> | During the [[Battle of Installation 04]], a squadron of thirty Special Operations Sangheili were deployed into the human-controlled [[Alpha Base (Installation 04)|Alpha Base]] using a [[Charlie 217|captured UNSC dropship]]. Their objective was to cause chaos among the human ranks so as to allow six [[Type-25 Troop Carrier|Spirits]] containing more Covenant forces to land. Many of them were killed when the landing pad that the Pelican had touched down on was flooded with fuel and set alight. The survivors made it into the lower levels of the base where they killed every human they found, including those in the Control Room. Eventually all Special Operations Sangheili were killed by a fireteam of [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]], with only [[Special Operations Officer]] [[Zuka 'Zamamee]] and his [[Unggoy]] assistant [[Yayap]] escaping.<ref name="tf243">'''Halo: The Flood''', Chapter 8, ''page 219'' (2003 paperback); ''page 243'' (2010 paperback)</ref> | ||
Later in the battle, the [[Flood]] parasite managed to escape containment and soon spread across the surface of the installation. At least [[Brilliant Gift|one]] Covenant Spirit was captured by the Flood. They used the dropship to board the [[Covenant agricultural support ship|agricultural support ship]] [[Infinite Succor | Later in the battle, the [[Flood]] parasite managed to escape containment and soon spread across the surface of the installation. At least [[Brilliant Gift|one]] Covenant Spirit was captured by the Flood. They used the dropship to board the [[Covenant agricultural support ship|agricultural support ship]] ''[[Infinite Succor]]'' unbeknownst to the rest of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice|fleet]]. When the ship lost communication with the rest of the fleet, [[Supreme Commander]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee assembled a team of Special Operations Sangheili and [[Special Operations Unggoy|Unggoy]] lead by [[Special Operations Commander|Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]]ee to retake the ship from what was assumed to be human forces at that point. During the events aboard the ''Infinite Succor'', all members of the Special Operations team were killed or infected by the Flood, leaving 'Vadumee as the sole survivor.<ref name="HGN">'''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''', ''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''</ref> The Flood were able to overwhelm the [[CCS-class battlecruiser|cruiser]] ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]'' which had been holding position near the surface of the installation. A strike team consisting of Special Operations Sangheili and Unggoy were sent in to neutralize the Flood and prepare the ship for immediate departure. Over the course of the battle, many Spirit dropships and [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]] were seen deploying Special Operations forces into the cruiser by [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN]] [[John-117]].<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved''', campaign level ''[[Keyes (level)|Keyes]]''</ref> By the time the remaining human forces on the ring stormed the ''Truth and Reconciliation'', the strike team and the Flood had managed to nearly wipe each other out.<ref>'''Halo: The Flood''', Chapter 12, ''page 318'' (2003 paperback); ''page 354''(2010 paperback)</ref> Towards the close of the battle, a contingent of Special Operations forces consisting of Sangheili and Unggoy were present on board the crashed [[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|''Pillar of Autumn'']], where they battled against the Flood as well as [[Aggressor Sentinel|Sentinel]] forces. | ||
After the conclusion of the Battle of Installation 04, the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] [[John-117|Master Chief]] lead a group of survivors from the battle in a boarding effort against the [[Ascendant Justice]], the [[ | After the conclusion of the Battle of Installation 04, the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] [[John-117|Master Chief]] lead a group of survivors from the battle in a boarding effort against the [[Ascendant Justice]], the [[flagship]] of the local Covenant fleet. During his assault on the bridge, the Master Chief fought against a single Special Operations Sangheili. The Covenant warrior was nearly able to kill the Spartan, but the human was able to get the upper hand with the help of [[Avery Johnson|his]] [[Locklear|compatriots]] and the Sangheili was grievously wounded and knocked into an escape pod, which the Chief proceeded to fire away from the ship. The fate of this Sangheili is unknown.<ref name="fs96">'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 96'' (2010 edition)</ref> | ||
Shortly after the Battle of Installation 04, the [[Hierarch|Prophets]] sent a team of Special Operations Sangheili lead by Rtas 'Vadumee to assist the newly adorned [[Arbiter]] Thel 'Vadamee in his mission to kill [[Sesa 'Refumee]] and the [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|heretic forces]] under his command. Despite the unexpected entrance of the [[Flood]] into the battle, the team were ultimately successful in completing their mission.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Arbiter (level)|The Arbiter]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Oracle (level)|The Oracle]]''</ref> During the [[Battle of Installation 05]], many Special Operations Sangheili were deployed into the [[Quarantine Zone]] via [[Covenant drop pod|drop pods]] and Phantom dropships along with vehicular support in order to assist the Arbiter in acquiring the [[Activation Index|Sacred Icon]] necessary for the Covenant to complete their [[Covenant religion|'Great Journey']].<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Sacred Icon (level)|Sacred Icon]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Quarantine Zone (level)|Quarantine Zone]]''</ref> | Shortly after the Battle of Installation 04, the [[Hierarch|Prophets]] sent a team of Special Operations Sangheili lead by Rtas 'Vadumee to assist the newly adorned [[Arbiter]] Thel 'Vadamee in his mission to kill [[Sesa 'Refumee]] and the [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|heretic forces]] under his command. Despite the unexpected entrance of the [[Flood]] into the battle, the team were ultimately successful in completing their mission.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Arbiter (level)|The Arbiter]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Oracle (level)|The Oracle]]''</ref> During the [[Battle of Installation 05]], many Special Operations Sangheili were deployed into the [[Quarantine Zone]] via [[Covenant drop pod|drop pods]] and Phantom dropships along with vehicular support in order to assist the Arbiter in acquiring the [[Activation Index|Sacred Icon]] necessary for the Covenant to complete their [[Covenant religion|'Great Journey']].<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Sacred Icon (level)|Sacred Icon]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Quarantine Zone (level)|Quarantine Zone]]''</ref> | ||
Later in the battle, when the Hierarchs denounced the Sangheili, [[Great Schism|casting them out]] of the Covenant, many Special Operations Sangheili along with the rest of their species fought against the now [[Jiralhanae]]-led Covenant forces on [[High Charity]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref> Many more Special Operations Sangheili aided Thel 'Vadam in his push through several Jiralhanae-[[Jiralhanae encampment|occupied]] [[Bastion of the Brutes|structures]]. A number of Special Operations Sangheili assisted Thel and [[Avery Johnson|Sergeant Johnson]] in killing the [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]] [[Tartarus]]. While many fell to the Chieftains [[Fist of Rukt|gravity hammer]], they were successful in stopping him from activating the installation. <ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Uprising]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Great Journey (level)|The Great Journey]]''</ref> | Later in the battle, when the Hierarchs denounced the Sangheili, [[Great Schism|casting them out]] of the Covenant, many Special Operations Sangheili along with the rest of their species fought against the now [[Jiralhanae]]-led Covenant forces on [[High Charity]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref> Many more Special Operations Sangheili aided Thel 'Vadam in his push through several Jiralhanae-[[Jiralhanae encampment|occupied]] [[Bastion of the Brutes|structures]]. A number of Special Operations Sangheili assisted Thel and [[Avery Johnson|Sergeant Johnson]] in killing the [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]] [[Tartarus]]. While many fell to the Chieftains [[Fist of Rukt|gravity hammer]], they were successful in stopping him from activating the installation.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Uprising]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Great Journey (level)|The Great Journey]]''</ref> | ||
Towards the end of the [[Battle of Earth]], the [[Fleet of Retribution]] entered the area above the city of [[Voi]], in pursuit of the Flood-infested [[CCS-class battlecruiser|cruiser]] [[Indulgence of Conviction]]. The ship had managed to break through the Sangheili's quarantine of Installation 05 and ultimately crash-landed in Voi, allowing the Flood to spread onto [[Earth]]. The fleet deployed Special Operations Sangheili to assist [[John-117]] and Thel 'Vadam in destroying the source of the Flood infestation, as well as to locate [[Cortana|something]] in the remains of the cruiser.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[Floodgate]]''</ref> | Towards the end of the [[Battle of Earth]], the [[Fleet of Retribution]] entered the area above the city of [[Voi]], in pursuit of the Flood-infested [[CCS-class battlecruiser|cruiser]] [[Indulgence of Conviction]]. The ship had managed to break through the Sangheili's quarantine of Installation 05 and ultimately crash-landed in Voi, allowing the Flood to spread onto [[Earth]]. The fleet deployed Special Operations Sangheili to assist [[John-117]] and Thel 'Vadam in destroying the source of the Flood infestation, as well as to locate [[Cortana|something]] in the remains of the cruiser.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[Floodgate]]''</ref> | ||
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