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[[File:Elites Comparison.jpg|thumb|300px|Three varieties of Sangheili harness.]]
[[File:Elites Comparison.jpg|thumb|300px|Three varieties of Sangheili harness.]]
'''Sangheili harness''' refers to a wide variety of armor systems used by the [[Sangheili]] soldiers of the [[Covenant]] during its time and its [[Covenant remnants|splinter groups]]. The differences between harnesses depend on rank, function, or style. Some harnesses are used by Sangheili of many ranks, while others are more restricted.<ref name="Clarity">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-clarity-grace '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Clarity & Grace'']</ref> High-ranking Sangheili may choose between a standard or ornamental design.<ref name="H2A">'''Halo 2: Anniversary'''</ref><ref name="Reach">'''Halo: Reach'''</ref> Gold coloration is universally associated with [[Field Master|field command authority]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide]]''', ''page 141''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Great Journey: The Art of Building Worlds]]''', ''page 52''</ref><ref name="ArchiveGrim">[https://web.archive.org/web/20180525161151/http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/9-canon-fodder-and-random-lore-chat/?page=64 '''Halo Archive''': ''Canon Fodder Thread'' GrimBrother One's comment]</ref> The Sangheili harness is almost always equipped with [[energy shielding]], with some variants featuring enhanced shields.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''pages 57, 60''</ref> It also boosts the speed and strength of its user, though it remains less effective than the [[human]]-made [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]].<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 131'' (2011 edition)</ref>
'''Sangheili harness''' refers to a wide variety of armor systems used by the [[Sangheili]] soldiers of the [[Covenant]] during its time and its [[Covenant remnants|splinter groups]]. The differences between harnesses depend on rank, function, or style. Some harnesses are used by Sangheili of many ranks, while others are more restricted.<ref name="Clarity">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-clarity-grace '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Clarity & Grace'']</ref>
 
The Covenant Empire originally applied a fairly structured coding for both combat and ceremonial roles—with Sangheili-derived livery choices subsisting on the margin.<ref name="Clarity"/> After the empire's collapse, the armor color coding loosened significantly.<ref name="ArchiveGrim"/>


Though the [[Sangheili combat harness|combat harness]] is only one variant among many other Sangheili harnesses, the term "combat" is sometimes used off-handedly in a synecdochical manner when referring to other Sangheili harnesses, as the combat harness is the most basic, well-known, and widespread armor variant.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''pages 56, 60''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''pages 28, 48''</ref>
Though the [[Sangheili combat harness|combat harness]] is only one variant among many other Sangheili harnesses, the term "combat" is sometimes used off-handedly in a synecdochical manner when referring to other Sangheili harnesses, as the combat harness is the most basic, well-known, and widespread armor variant.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''pages 56, 60''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''pages 28, 48''</ref>


==Sangheili harness variants==
==History==
===Arbiter body armor===
The Covenant Empire originally applied a fairly structured coding for both combat and ceremonial roles—with Sangheili-derived livery choices subsisting on the margin.<ref name="Clarity"/> After the empire's collapse, the armor color coding loosened significantly.<ref name="ArchiveGrim"/>
{{Main|Arbiter body armor}}
The [[Arbiter]] armors were an extremely rare type of harness only donned by ancient Sangheili judge-kings, and by specific Sangheili appointed by the [[Hierarchs]] during the Covenant era.<ref>[[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|'''Halo 2: Anniversary''': ''Terminals'']]</ref><ref name="Fighting">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fighting-words '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Fighting Words'']</ref>
 
===Artifact retrieval harness===
{{Main|Heretic Sangheili#Equipment}}
This harness was used to recover Forerunner artifacts. It has a breathing apparatus that enables breathing in hazardous environments. [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|Sesa 'Refumee's detachment]] used this set.
 
===Ascetic harness===
{{Main|Ascetic harness}}
The Ascetic harness is an ancient design utilized by [[Ascetics|a religious order]] that was reactivated during the [[Great Schism]]. It features a traditional bladed mandible guard.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 56''</ref>
 
===Assault harness===
{{Main|Assault harness}}
The Assault harness is an ancient type of armor that is fully sealed. Formerly restricted by the Covenant, dissident Sangheili decided to reuse it during the Covenant civil war.<ref name="H3">'''Halo 3'''</ref>
 
===Ceremonial battle harness===
{{Main|Sangheili Zealot#Ceremonial battle harness}}
The ceremonial battle harness refers to an ornamental armor used by some chapters of [[Sangheili Zealot]]s.<ref name="Reach"/><ref name="Fighting"/><ref name="CEA">'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'''</ref> A variation is also used by the [[Sangheili Field Marshal|Field Marshal]] subclass.
 
===Combat harness===
{{Main|Sangheili combat harness}}
The combat harness is the ubiquitous armor system available to Sangheili of all ranks. The armor exists in a wide range of colors, and there are slight funtional and aesthetic variations.<ref name="H2A"/><ref name="Fighting"/>
 
===Commander-class harness===
{{Main|Sangheili Commander#Armor}}
The Commander-class harness is fielded by Sangheili who were experienced officers of the Covenant.<ref name="Fighting"/><ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 47''</ref> It has an ornate helmet very similar to that of the Officer variant.<ref name="H4">'''Halo 4'''</ref>
 
===Commando harness===
{{Main|Commando harness}}
The Commando harness is a lighter and sturdier variant. It is equipped with hardened communications gear and uplink capabilities, for use by [[Commando Unit]]s.<ref name="H3"/>


===Flight harness===
===Human design attempts===
{{Main|Flight harness}}
The Flight harness is a sealed armor destined for pilots of [[space fighter]]s, such as the [[Tarasque heavy fighter]] and the [[Gigas fighter-bomber]].<ref name="H3"/>
 
===General harness===
{{Main|Sangheili General#Armor configuration}}
The harness used by Generals is golden, signifying their role as [[Field Master|field masters]]. It features a command helmet.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 57''</ref>
 
===Hesduros Zealot-class harness===
{{Main|Sangheili Zealot#Hesduros-inspired design}}
The harness's design is used by Zealots and Kaidons who originate from [[Hesduros]]. This traditional armor has a very organic, irregular surface.<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''pages 27, 49''</ref>
 
===High Councilor harness===
{{Main|Sangheili High Councilor#Equipment}}
The High Councilors were equipped with a large, ornamental helmet.<ref name="H2A"/> A similar but highly stylized version of this armor was also in use for [[Imperial Admiral]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'''</ref>
 
===Honor Guard harness===
{{Main|Sangheili Honor Guardsman}}
The harness was a highly ornamented, ceremonial equipment issued to Sangheili Honor Guardsmen.<ref name="H2A"/><ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 95''</ref> The elite [[Lights of Sanghelios]] wore a bright-white base armor variant, instead of crimson red.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/covenant-honor-guard '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Covenant Honor Guard'']</ref>
 
===Infiltration harness===
{{Main|Infiltration harness}}
The Infiltration harness is an armor equipped with [[active camouflage]] technology.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 59''</ref> As such, it is commonly used by [[Special Operations Sangheili|Special Operations]] and [[Stealth Sangheili]].<ref name="Reach"/><ref name="CEA"/>
 
===Invader harness===
{{Main|Invader harness}}
The Invader harness was a ceremonial armor used by Sangheili hunting lodges. Since the dissolution of the Covenant, it has been modernized for combat against the [[Jiralhanae]].<ref name="Marching">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-marching-on '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Marching On'']</ref>
 
===Kaidon harness===
{{Main|Kaidon harness}}
The noble [[Kaidon]]s have donned a variety of ceremonial battledresses with different styles and colors throughout Sangheili history.<ref name="Fighting"/><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/arbiter-thel-vadam '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Arbiter Thel Vadam'']</ref><ref>[http://www.ultra-combo.com/arbiters-colors-accessories/ '''Ultra-Combo.com''': ''Arbiter’s Colors & Accessories'']</ref>
 
===Officer harness===
{{Main|Sangheili Major#Officer}}
Contrary to standard [[Sangheili Major|Majors]] who use the combat harness, the Officer subclass is equipped with a more ornate harness and helmet.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 135'' (2011 edition)</ref> It exists in dark golden red and matte burgundy.<ref name="Reach"/><ref name="CEA"/>
 
===Outrider harness===
{{Main|Outrider harness}}
The Outrider harness is an upgraded armor destined to improve survivability and effectiveness for its user, especially during risky missions on frontier worlds.<ref name="Marching"/>
 
===Ranger harness===
{{Main|Ranger harness}}
The Ranger harness is a sealed armor used for [[extra-vehicular activity]]. There are many variations, including some derived from the Assault or Storm platforms.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 58''</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-brute-force '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Brute Force'']</ref><ref name="Fury">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fury-s-road '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Fury's Road'']</ref>
 
===Storm harness===
{{Main|Storm harness}}
The Storm harness is a variant produced by [[Lodam Armory]] originally for specialized shock troopers who operated on frontier worlds. The Storm variant gained prominence during the [[Blooding Years|Sangheili civil war]].<ref name="Fighting"/><ref name="Fury"/>
 
===Ultra-class armor===
{{Main|Ultra-class armor}}
The armor is mostly worn by [[Sangheili Ultra]]s, though it is not restricted to them. It is typically of a glistening white.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/hints-and-heroes '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Hints and Heroes'']</ref> Some feature secondary red markings and a crested helmet.<ref name="Reach"/>
 
===Warrior-class harness===
{{Main|Sangheili Warrior#Armor}}
The Warrior-class harness is reinforced with a shield-bolstering pauldron system. It also has an accentuated helmet design.<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''pages 29, 48''</ref> The armor is typically golden, signifying a command position.
 
==Human derivatives==
After the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[UNSC]], [[ONI]] and various private corporations started developing a number of armor permutations based on Sangheili armor technology for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2) platform]]. This was done either by cooperating with human-allied Sangheili—like those from the [[Swords of Sanghelios]]—, or by independent research, testing, and reverse-engineering, sometimes bordering on disrespect for safety protocols.
After the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[UNSC]], [[ONI]] and various private corporations started developing a number of armor permutations based on Sangheili armor technology for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2) platform]]. This was done either by cooperating with human-allied Sangheili—like those from the [[Swords of Sanghelios]]—, or by independent research, testing, and reverse-engineering, sometimes bordering on disrespect for safety protocols.


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The [[HELIOSKRILL-class Mjolnir|HELIOSKRILL]] was developed by a Sangheili artisan-armorer prodigy who managed to crack through the MJOLNIR platform thanks to her skill. This Mjolnir variant is produced by [[Kolaar Manufactorum]]. The name comes from a [[Helioskrill|predatory creature]] from [[Sanghelios]].<ref name="H5"/>
The [[HELIOSKRILL-class Mjolnir|HELIOSKRILL]] was developed by a Sangheili artisan-armorer prodigy who managed to crack through the MJOLNIR platform thanks to her skill. This Mjolnir variant is produced by [[Kolaar Manufactorum]]. The name comes from a [[Helioskrill|predatory creature]] from [[Sanghelios]].<ref name="H5"/>
==Specifications==
[[File:H5G - Sangheili techsuit.jpg|200px|right|thumb|One type of techsuit used under the harness.]]
High-ranking Sangheili may choose between a standard or ornamental design.<ref name="H2A">'''Halo 2: Anniversary'''</ref><ref name="Reach">'''Halo: Reach'''</ref> Gold coloration is universally associated with [[Field Master|field command authority]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide]]''', ''page 141''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Great Journey: The Art of Building Worlds]]''', ''page 52''</ref><ref name="ArchiveGrim">[https://web.archive.org/web/20180525161151/http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/9-canon-fodder-and-random-lore-chat/?page=64 '''Halo Archive''': ''Canon Fodder Thread'' GrimBrother One's comment]</ref> The Sangheili harness is almost always equipped with [[energy shielding]], with some variants featuring enhanced shields.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''pages 57, 60''</ref> It also boosts the speed and strength of its user, though it remains less effective than the [[human]]-made [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]].<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 131'' (2011 edition)</ref>
==Types==
*'''[[Assault harness]]''' - The Assault harness is an ancient type of armor that is fully sealed. Formerly restricted by the Covenant, dissident Sangheili decided to reuse it during the Covenant civil war.<ref name="H3">'''Halo 3'''</ref>
*'''[[Sangheili combat harness]]''' - The combat harness is the ubiquitous armor system available to Sangheili of all ranks. The armor exists in a wide range of colors, and there are slight functional and aesthetic variations.<ref name="Fighting"/><ref name="H2A"/>
*'''[[Commando harness]]''' - The Commando harness is a lighter and sturdier variant. It is equipped with hardened communications gear and uplink capabilities, for use by [[Commando Unit]]s.<ref name="H3"/>
*'''[[Flight harness]]''' - The Flight harness is a sealed armor destined for pilots of [[space fighter]]s, such as the [[Tarasque heavy fighter]] and the [[Gigas fighter-bomber]].<ref name="H3"/>
*'''[[Infiltration harness]]'''The Infiltration harness is an armor equipped with [[active camouflage]] technology.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 59''</ref> As such, it is commonly used by [[Special Operations Sangheili|Special Operations]] and [[Stealth Sangheili]].<ref name="Reach"/><ref name="CEA"/>
*'''[[Outrider harness]]''' - The Outrider harness is an upgraded armor destined to improve survivability and effectiveness for its user, especially during risky missions on frontier worlds.<ref name="Marching"/>
*'''[[Ranger harness]]''' - The Ranger harness is a sealed armor used for [[extra-vehicular activity]]. There are many variations, including some derived from the Assault or Storm platforms.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 58''</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-brute-force '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Brute Force'']</ref><ref name="Fury">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fury-s-road '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Fury's Road'']</ref>
*'''[[Storm harness]]''' - The Storm harness is a variant produced by [[Lodam Armory]] originally for specialized shock troopers who operated on frontier worlds. The Storm variant gained prominence during the [[Blooding Years|Sangheili civil war]].<ref name="Fighting"/><ref name="Fury"/>
*'''[[Ultra-class armor]]''' - The armor is mostly worn by [[Sangheili Ultra]]s, though it is not restricted to them. It is typically of a glistening white.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/hints-and-heroes '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Hints and Heroes'']</ref> Some feature secondary red markings and a crested helmet.<ref name="Reach"/>
*'''[[Warrior-class harness]]''' - This type of harness is reinforced with a shield-bolstering pauldron system. It also has an accentuated helmet design.<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''p. 29, 48''</ref> The armor is typically golden, signifying a command position.
*'''[[Commander-class harness]]''' - The Commander-class harness is fielded by Sangheili who were experienced officers of the Covenant.<ref name="Fighting"/><ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 47''</ref> It has an ornate helmet very similar to that of the Officer variant.<ref name="H4">'''Halo 4'''</ref>
*'''[[Sangheili General#Armor configuration|General harness]]''' - The harness used by Generals is golden, signifying their role as [[Field Master|field masters]]. It features a command helmet.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 57''</ref>
*'''[[Sangheili Major#Officer|Officer harness]]''' - Contrary to standard [[Sangheili Major|Majors]] who use the combat harness, the Officer subclass is equipped with a more ornate harness and helmet.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 135'' (2011 edition)</ref> It exists in dark golden red and matte burgundy.<ref name="Reach"/><ref name="CEA"/>
*'''[[Invader harness]]''' - The Invader harness was a ceremonial armor used by Sangheili hunting lodges. Since the dissolution of the Covenant, it has been modernized for combat against the [[Jiralhanae]].<ref name="Marching">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-marching-on '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Marching On'']</ref>
===Political harnesses===
*'''[[Kaidon harness]]''' - The noble [[Kaidon]]s have donned a variety of ceremonial battledresses with different styles and colors throughout Sangheili history.<ref name="Fighting"/><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/arbiter-thel-vadam '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Arbiter Thel Vadam'']</ref><ref>[http://www.ultra-combo.com/arbiters-colors-accessories/ '''Ultra-Combo.com''': ''Arbiter’s Colors & Accessories'']</ref>
*'''[[Sangheili High Councilor#Equipment|High Councilor harness]]''' - The High Councilors were equipped with a large, ornamental helmet.<ref name="H2A"/> A similar but highly stylized version of this armor was also in use for [[Imperial Admiral]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'''</ref>
===Specialty harnesses===
*'''[[Arbiter body armor]]''' - The [[Arbiter]] armors were an extremely rare type of harness only donned by ancient Sangheili judge-kings, and by specific Sangheili appointed by the [[Hierarchs]] during the Covenant era.<ref>[[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|'''Halo 2: Anniversary''': ''Terminals'']]</ref><ref name="Fighting">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fighting-words '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Fighting Words'']</ref>
*'''[[Executioner|Executioner's harness]]''' - Worn by an executioner, this harness appears to have an ornate helmet.<ref>''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', campaign level, [[A New Enemy]]</ref>
*'''[[Imperial Admiral|Imperial Admiral harness]]'''
*'''[[Heretic Sangheili#Equipment|Artifact retrieval harness]]''' - This harness was used to recover Forerunner artifacts. It has a breathing apparatus that enables breathing in hazardous environments. [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|Sesa 'Refumee's detachment]] used this set.
*'''[[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Honor Guard harness]]''' - The harness was a highly ornamented, ceremonial equipment issued to Sangheili Honor Guardsmen.<ref name="H2A"/><ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 95''</ref> The elite [[Lights of Sanghelios]] wore a bright-white base armor variant, instead of crimson red.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/covenant-honor-guard '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Covenant Honor Guard'']</ref>
===Religious order harnesses===
*'''[[Sangheili Zealot#Hesduros-inspired design|Hesduros-styled Zealot-class harness]]''' - The harness's design is used by Zealots and Kaidons who originate from [[Hesduros]]. This traditional armor has a very organic, irregular surface.<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''pages 27, 49''</ref>
*'''[[Ceremonial battle harness]]''' - The ceremonial battle harness refers to an ornamental armor used by some chapters of [[Sangheili Zealot]]s.<ref name="Fighting"/><ref name="Reach"/><ref name="CEA">'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'''</ref> A variation is also used by the [[Sangheili Field Marshal|Field Marshal]] subclass.
*'''[[Ascetic harness]]''' - The Ascetic harness is an ancient design utilized by [[Ascetics|a religious order]] that was reactivated during the [[Great Schism]]. It features a traditional bladed mandible guard.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 56''</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:HR EliteSwordMaster Concept.jpg|Concept art of a Sangheili "sword master".
File:HR EliteSwordMaster Concept.jpg|Concept art of a Sangheili "sword master".
File:H4 - Sangheili techsuit.jpg|The techsuit in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4 - Sangheili techsuit.jpg|The techsuit in ''Halo 4''.
File:H5G - Sangheili techsuit.jpg|The techsuit in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:HW2-SpikedHelm.PNG|[[Atriox]] holding a spiked Sangheili helmet in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2-SpikedHelm.PNG|[[Atriox]] holding a spiked Sangheili helmet in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2-Sangheili.jpg|Banished Sangheili wearing Storm-like harnesses in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HW2-Sangheili.jpg|Banished Sangheili wearing Storm-like harnesses in ''Halo Wars 2''.

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Three varieties of Sangheili harness.

Sangheili harness refers to a wide variety of armor systems used by the Sangheili soldiers of the Covenant during its time and its splinter groups. The differences between harnesses depend on rank, function, or style. Some harnesses are used by Sangheili of many ranks, while others are more restricted.[1]

Though the combat harness is only one variant among many other Sangheili harnesses, the term "combat" is sometimes used off-handedly in a synecdochical manner when referring to other Sangheili harnesses, as the combat harness is the most basic, well-known, and widespread armor variant.[2][3]

History

The Covenant Empire originally applied a fairly structured coding for both combat and ceremonial roles—with Sangheili-derived livery choices subsisting on the margin.[1] After the empire's collapse, the armor color coding loosened significantly.[4]

Human design attempts

After the Human-Covenant War, the UNSC, ONI and various private corporations started developing a number of armor permutations based on Sangheili armor technology for the MJOLNIR (GEN2) platform. This was done either by cooperating with human-allied Sangheili—like those from the Swords of Sanghelios—, or by independent research, testing, and reverse-engineering, sometimes bordering on disrespect for safety protocols.

The ANUBIS-class helmet's enhanced sensor suite was developed in collaboration with Sangheili, though ONI security paranoia has slowed technology integration.[5] The COPPERHEAD's external appearance and heads-up display bear Sangheili features, though it was not built from Sangheili technology properly. This Mjolnir variant is for militarized anthropology, including xenoanthropology.[5] The FREEBOOTER's seamless nanofabricated armor panels hint at a Sangheili trade link. It is produced by Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme.[5] The VALKYRIE-class Mjolnir is fully compatible with all known human and Covenant flight systems alike.[5]

Sangheili-sourced high-tier nanolaminates and scanning elements make the Dauntless sensor grid and faceplate outrageously expensive even by Watershed Division standards.[5] The Saturnine VISR hardware is fully compatible with Sangheili combat harness power and data feeds, leading some to believe it is intended for export.[5]

The HELIOSKRILL was developed by a Sangheili artisan-armorer prodigy who managed to crack through the MJOLNIR platform thanks to her skill. This Mjolnir variant is produced by Kolaar Manufactorum. The name comes from a predatory creature from Sanghelios.[5]

Specifications

One type of techsuit used under the harness.

High-ranking Sangheili may choose between a standard or ornamental design.[6][7] Gold coloration is universally associated with field command authority.[8][9][4] The Sangheili harness is almost always equipped with energy shielding, with some variants featuring enhanced shields.[10] It also boosts the speed and strength of its user, though it remains less effective than the human-made MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.[11]

Types

Political harnesses

Specialty harnesses

Religious order harnesses

Gallery

  • Concept art of a Sangheili Minor's combat harness.

    Concept art of a Sangheili Minor's combat harness.

  • HR EliteCommando Concept.jpg

    Concept art of a cut Sangheili armor permutation bearing resemblance to the Commando harness.

  • Concept art of various cut designs for the Sangheili.

    Concept art of various cut designs for the Sangheili.

  • Early design for the Special Operations Sangheili.

    Early design for the Special Operations Sangheili.

  • Concept art of a Sangheili "nemesis".

    Concept art of a Sangheili "nemesis".

  • Concept art of a Sangheili "sword master".

    Concept art of a Sangheili "sword master".

  • The techsuit in Halo 4.

    The techsuit in Halo 4.

  • Atriox holding a spiked Sangheili helmet in Halo Wars 2.

    Atriox holding a spiked Sangheili helmet in Halo Wars 2.

  • Banished Sangheili wearing Storm-like harnesses in Halo Wars 2.

    Banished Sangheili wearing Storm-like harnesses in Halo Wars 2.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Clarity & Grace
  2. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, pages 56, 60
  3. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, pages 28, 48
  4. ^ a b Halo Archive: Canon Fodder Thread GrimBrother One's comment
  5. ^ a b c d e f g Halo 5: Guardians
  6. ^ a b c d Halo 2: Anniversary
  7. ^ a b c d e Halo: Reach
  8. ^ Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide, page 141
  9. ^ Halo: The Great Journey: The Art of Building Worlds, page 52
  10. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, pages 57, 60
  11. ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 131 (2011 edition)
  12. ^ a b c Halo 3
  13. ^ a b c d e f Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Fighting Words
  14. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 59
  15. ^ a b c Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
  16. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Marching On
  17. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 58
  18. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Brute Force
  19. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Fury's Road
  20. ^ Halo Waypoint: Hints and Heroes
  21. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 29, 48
  22. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 47
  23. ^ Halo 4
  24. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 57
  25. ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 135 (2011 edition)
  26. ^ Halo Waypoint: Arbiter Thel Vadam
  27. ^ Ultra-Combo.com: Arbiter’s Colors & Accessories
  28. ^ Halo: Fleet Battles
  29. ^ Halo 2: Anniversary: Terminals
  30. ^ Halo Wars 2, campaign level, A New Enemy
  31. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 95
  32. ^ Halo Waypoint: Covenant Honor Guard
  33. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, pages 27, 49
  34. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 56

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