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{{Covenant Rank Infobox
{{Unit infobox
|name=Champion
|variant=Cov
|image=[[File:HReach - Skirmisher.png|300px]]
|image = [[File:Murmillo.png|150px]]
|species=[[Kig-Yar]]
|name = Champion
|weapons=
|species = [[Kig-Yar]] {{C|[[T'vaoan]]}}
*[[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol]]
|affiliation=*[[Covenant]]
*[[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher]]
*[[Covenant remnants]]
*[[Type-31 Rifle]]
**[[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group]]
*[[Type-52 Special Applications Rifle]]
|branch=
|equipment=
|mission=Assault, close combat, squad leaders
|vehicles=
|armament=*[[Type-25 plasma pistol]]
|missions=
*[[Type-33 needler]]
|role=Assault, close combat
*{{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}}
|notable=
*{{Pattern|M'tara|focus rifle}}
|affiliation=[[Covenant]]
|equipment=[[Type-27 hologram]]
|notable=[[Tek]]
}}
}}
'''Champion''' is the highest rank attainable by [[Kig-Yar]] [[Skirmisher]]s in the [[Covenant military]].<ref>''[[Halo: Reach Official Strategy Guide]]''</ref>


==Overview==
The '''Skirmisher Champion''' is the highest rank attainable by [[Kig-Yar]] [[Skirmisher]]s in the [[Covenant military]].<ref>''[[Halo: Reach Official Strategy Guide]]''</ref><ref name="HE156">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition)]]''', ''page 156''</ref> Following the [[Human-Covenant War]], at least [[Tek|one Champion]] joined [[Vata 'Gajat]]'s [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|Covenant mercenary group]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''Issue #2''</ref>
Skirmisher Champions wear orange armor, helmets covering their whole head, and sport a small [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|point defense gauntlet]] on each forearm. They are stronger, faster and more durable than Skirmishers of any other class and use their shield gauntlets to cover their exposed bodies, including their heads, while strafing enemies.
 
==Description==
They are stronger, faster and more durable than Skirmishers of any other class. In the [[Covenant military]], Champions hold several roles, as well as being a formidable portion of the frontline infantry combatants. Many Champions serve in leadership positions, reporting directly to [[Sangheili Major]]s on the battlefield instead of other squads in the Skirmisher contingent. This is because of the need for unilateral communication to outlying infantry forces.
 
Most [[Sangheili]] are considered too valuable to have solitary command roles in the battlefield frontlines when leadership is necessary. Therefore, Champions often serve as the intermediary rank between other Skirmishers and the Sangheili command. Skirmisher Champions often lead [[Unggoy]] and lower-ranking [[Kig-Yar]] and [[Yanme'e]] in the field. Champions have little difficulty keeping squads under their command in line, as they are some of the strongest, best-trained, and most heavily armed Kig-Yar at the [[Covenant]]'s disposal.{{Ref/Reuse|HE156}}
 
==Equipment==
Skirmisher Champions sport full-body golden armor and a helmet. Occasionally in combat, they will utilize [[Type-27 hologram|holograms]] of themselves in order to confuse their enemies.{{Ref/Reuse|HE156}} Unlike most [[Kig-Yar]], Skirmisher Champions are not equipped with protective [[energy shielding]]. Champions are typically armed with [[plasma pistol]]s, [[needler]]s, {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}}s, and [[M'tara-pattern focus rifle|focus rifles]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''gameplay''</ref> 
 
==Gameplay==
Skirmisher Champions will often try to confuse players using their holograms, then attack them while distracted. Champions are often equipped with long-range weapons, such as {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}}s and [[M'tara-pattern focus rifle|focus rifles]]. Players should try to eliminate the Skirmishers with precise headshots.
 
==Trivia==
In the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition)]]'', Skirmisher Champions are mistaken for [[Skirmisher Murmillo|Murmillones]].  


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:reach_4612386_Full.jpg|Skirmisher champion armed with a focus rifle.
File:Skirmisher Ranks.jpg|A Champion, alongside other Skirmisher ranks.
File:Tekissue3.PNG|[[Tek]], a Skirmisher Champion operating with [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|Vata 'Gajat's mercenaries]].  
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
{{Kig-Yar Ranks}}


{{Kig-yar Ranks}}
[[Category:Kig-Yar ranks]]

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Champion
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Function:

Assault, close combat, squad leaders

Species:

Kig-Yar (T'vaoan)

Affiliation:

Notable individuals:

Tek

 

The Skirmisher Champion is the highest rank attainable by Kig-Yar Skirmishers in the Covenant military.[1][2] Following the Human-Covenant War, at least one Champion joined Vata 'Gajat's Covenant mercenary group.[3]

Description[edit]

They are stronger, faster and more durable than Skirmishers of any other class. In the Covenant military, Champions hold several roles, as well as being a formidable portion of the frontline infantry combatants. Many Champions serve in leadership positions, reporting directly to Sangheili Majors on the battlefield instead of other squads in the Skirmisher contingent. This is because of the need for unilateral communication to outlying infantry forces.

Most Sangheili are considered too valuable to have solitary command roles in the battlefield frontlines when leadership is necessary. Therefore, Champions often serve as the intermediary rank between other Skirmishers and the Sangheili command. Skirmisher Champions often lead Unggoy and lower-ranking Kig-Yar and Yanme'e in the field. Champions have little difficulty keeping squads under their command in line, as they are some of the strongest, best-trained, and most heavily armed Kig-Yar at the Covenant's disposal.[2]

Equipment[edit]

Skirmisher Champions sport full-body golden armor and a helmet. Occasionally in combat, they will utilize holograms of themselves in order to confuse their enemies.[2] Unlike most Kig-Yar, Skirmisher Champions are not equipped with protective energy shielding. Champions are typically armed with plasma pistols, needlers, Gadulo-pattern needle rifles, and focus rifles.[4]

Gameplay[edit]

Skirmisher Champions will often try to confuse players using their holograms, then attack them while distracted. Champions are often equipped with long-range weapons, such as Gadulo-pattern needle rifles and focus rifles. Players should try to eliminate the Skirmishers with precise headshots.

Trivia[edit]

In the Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), Skirmisher Champions are mistaken for Murmillones.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: Reach Official Strategy Guide
  2. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 156
  3. ^ Halo: Escalation, Issue #2
  4. ^ Halo: Reach, gameplay

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