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{{Character infobox
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|image=[[File:PargVol.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:PargVol.png|300px]]
|homeworld=[[Malurok]]<ref name="VIS">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 29''</ref>
|homeworld=[[Malurok]]{{Ref/Book|Id=VIS|H4EVG|Page=29}}
|birth=[[2481|July 24th, 2481]]<ref name="VIS"/>
|birth=[[2481|July 24, 2481]]{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}}
|death=[[2558|February 2558]]
|death=[[2558#February|February 2558]]{{Ref/SpOps|Id=trip|Catherine|Hunting Trip}} {{c|aged 76}}
|species=[[Sangheili]]
|causeofdeath=[[Assassination of Parg Vol|Assassinated]] by [[Fireteam Crimson]]{{Ref/Reuse|trip}}
|gender=Male
|parents=
|height=8' 3" (251.6 cm)
|siblings=
|mass=342 lbs (155.1 kg)
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|species=[[Sangheili]]{{Ref/SpOps|Id=VIP|Catherine|The VIP}}
|gender=Male{{Ref/Reuse|VIP}}
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|mass={{Convert|155.1|kg|lb}}{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}}
|hair=
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|eyes=Orange{{Ref/Reuse|trip}}
|affiliation=[[Covenant]] {{C|formerly}}<ref name="VIS"/>
|affiliation=*[[Covenant]]{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}} {{C|formerly}}
<br>[[Merg Vol's Covenant faction]] {{C|formerly}}
*[[Covenant separatists]]{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}} {{C|formerly}}
<br>[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]]
*[[Merg Vol's Covenant]]{{Ref/Level|Id=hsa21|SA|Mission 21: Hunt for the Phantom|Hunt for the Phantom}} {{C|formerly}}
|rank=[[Field Master]] {{C|former}}<ref name="VIS"/>
*[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]{{Ref/Reuse|VIP}}
<br>[[Sangheili Warrior|Warrior]]
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{{Quote|My thinking is if we can put Vol down like a sick dog, then the galaxy's a better place.|[[Sarah Palmer|Commander Sarah Palmer]]}}
{{Quote|My thinking is if we can put Vol down like a sick dog, then the galaxy's a better place.|[[Sarah Palmer|Commander Sarah Palmer]]{{Ref/Reuse|VIP}}}}
'''Parg Vol''' was a [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili Warrior|warrior]], [[terrorism|terrorist]], arms dealer, assassin,<ref name="VIS"/> and known associate of [[Shipmaster]] [[Jul 'Mdama]].
 
'''Parg Vol''' was a [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili Warrior|warrior]] and [[terrorism|terrorist]], and ultimately an associate of [[Jul 'Mdama]]. Born to [[Clan Vol]] on [[Malurok]], Vol served the [[Covenant]] guard as a [[field master]] until the [[Great Schism]]. With the Covenant's fracturing, Vol became an arms dealer and an assassin, serving first in [[Merg Vol's Covenant]],{{Ref/Reuse|hsa21}}{{Ref/Reuse|hsa22}}{{Ref/Reuse|hsa25}} before ultimately serving [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] as a [[Commander (Covenant)|commander]].{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}}{{Ref/Reuse|VIP}} However, during the [[Requiem Campaign]] of [[2558#February|February 2558]], Vol was [[Assassination of Parg Vol|assassinated]] by [[Fireteam Crimson]].{{Ref/Reuse|trip}}


==Biography==
==Biography==
Parg Vol was born [[2481|July 24, 2481]] on [[Malurok]], also known as Decided Heart. In the [[Covenant]] he was a [[Field Master]], despite his hatred of the [[Jiralhanae]] and [[San'Shyuum]], he opposed [[Thel Vadam]]'s alliance with humanity, believing the Sangheili should have wiped out humanity completely.
===Serving the Covenant===
Parg Vol was born to [[Clan Vol]] on [[2481|July 24, 2481]] on [[Malurok]], a [[Sangheili]] base world. Vol served the [[Covenant|Covenant Empire]] as a [[field master]] within the Covenant's guard. In [[2552#November|November 2552]], the [[Great Schism]] broke out after the [[Hierarchs]] betrayed the Sangheili. While holding a deep hatred of the [[Jiralhanae]] and [[San'Shyuum]], he also opposed [[Arbiter]] [[Thel Vadam]]'s alliance with the [[human]]s, believing the Sangheili should have wiped out humanity completely as well.{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}}


===Draetheus V===
===Draetheus V===
After the [[Human-Covenant War]], in [[2554]], he was the commanding officer on [[Draetheus V]] during [[Merg Vol]]'s [[Battle of Draetheus V|attack on the planet]]. As his personal [[Phantom gunboat|Phantom]] was being stolen by [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Sarah Palmer]], he ordered a frontal assault including [[Type-26 Wraith]] bombardment.<ref>'''Halo: Spartan Assault''', ''[[Mission 22: The Scorching of the Thicket]]''</ref>
After the [[Human-Covenant War]], Vol enlisted with [[Merg Vol]] when his kin's [[Merg Vol's Covenant|Covenant remnant]] launched an [[Battle of Draetheus V|assault]] on [[Draetheus V]] in [[2554]]. While Merg commanded the attack on the [[Forerunner]]-created [[moon]] of [[X50]], Parg Vol served as the commanding officer of the Covenant forces on Draetheus V. Seeking a way to X50, [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Sarah Palmer]] stole Vol's personal {{Pattern|R'shwupa|Phantom}} from his camp while the Sangheili was away.{{Ref/Reuse|hsa21}} As a [[combat engineer]] bypassed the Phantom's security protocols, Vol returned to his camp and realized Palmer's intent. Vol ordered a full frontal assault on Palmer's position, including {{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}} bombardment. Despite his efforts, Palmer succeeded in hijacking the Phantom and traveling to X50,{{Ref/Level|Id=hsa22|SA|Mission 22: The Scorching of the Thicket|The Scorching of the Thicket}} where she assassinated Merg Vol. The battle was soon lost for the Covenant and the remnant fell apart.{{Ref/Level|Id=hsa25|SA|Mission 25: Battle for the Moon|Battle for the Moon}}


After the battle, Parg Vol worked in arms deals and hit contracts before consolidating a force under [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant]], joining solely due to his hatred of humanity.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 29''</ref>
After the battle, Vol worked in arms deals and hit contracts before consolidating a small task force under [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]], joining solely due to his hatred of humanity.{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}}


===Requiem===
===Requiem Campaign===
In [[2558|February 2558]], he led Covenant ground forces during the early stages of the [[Second Battle of Requiem]].<ref name="VIP">'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Catherine/The VIP|S1E3 - ''The VIP'']]</ref> Soon after securing a foothold on [[Requiem]], the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] learned of Vol's then-current location. He had been overseeing a supply dump of captured UNSC matériel in the [[Quarry]]. [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IV]] [[Fireteam Crimson]] were deployed to assassinate Vol, though the Elite escaped aboard a [[Type-44 Troop Carrier|Phantom]] as his forces engaged the Spartans.<ref name="VIP"/>
In [[2558|February 2558]], he led Covenant ground forces during the early stages of the [[Requiem Campaign]],{{Ref/Reuse|VIP}} serving as a [[Commander (Covenant)|commander]].{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}} Soon after securing a foothold on [[Requiem]], the [[United Nations Space Command]] learned of Vol's location. He had been overseeing a supply dump of captured UNSC matériel in the "[[Quarry]]." [[Fireteam Crimson]] was deployed to assassinate Vol, though the Sangheili escaped aboard a [[Ru'swum-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] as his forces engaged the Spartans.{{Ref/Reuse|VIP}}


As Fireteam Crimson were extracted from the supply dump, Parg Vol launched an attack on [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI's]] [[Galileo Base]].<ref name="VIP"/> He was sighted by [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] sentries during the attack, though he again escaped shortly after Crimson's arrival.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Catherine/Galileo|S1E3 - ''Galileo'']]</ref> UNSC forces eventually tracked him a [[Forerunner]] structure called [[the Gate]], which had recently been retaken from the UNSC. [[Commander]] [[Sarah Palmer]] redeployed Fireteam Crimson to kill the terrorist. After fighting through local Covenant forces of roughly company strength, the Spartans killed Parg Vol and eliminated all remaining hostiles.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Catherine/Hunting Trip|S1E3 - ''Hunting Trip'']]</ref>
As Fireteam Crimson were extracted from the supply dump, Vol launched an attack on the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s [[Galileo Base]].{{Ref/Reuse|VIP}} He was sighted by [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] sentries during the attack, though he again escaped shortly after Crimson's arrival.{{Ref/SpOps|Catherine|Galileo}} UNSC forces eventually tracked him a Forerunner structure called "[[the Gate]]" which had recently been retaken from the UNSC. Now-[[Spartan Commander]] Sarah Palmer redeployed Fireteam Crimson to kill the terrorist. After [[Assassination of Parg Vol|fighting through local Covenant forces]] of roughly company strength, the Spartans killed Parg Vol and eliminated all remaining hostiles with help from [[F-41 Broadsword]]s deployed by the ''Infinity''.{{Ref/Reuse|trip}}


==Trivia==
==Personality and traits==
*Parg Vol is the first Sangheili to be identified by name in-game.
Parg Vol was a ruthless [[Sangheili]] warrior and [[terrorist]]. With the outbreak of the [[Great Schism]], Vol came to despise the [[San'Shyuum]] and the [[Jiralhanae]] for their treachery. However, he also opposed [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]'s alliance with [[human]]ity, believing the Sangheili should wipe out the humans entirely as well. Though Vol was never particularly fervent in following the [[Covenant religion]], he joined [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|reformed Covenant]], as his volatile hatred for humans aligned extremely well with 'Mdama's cause.{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}}
*He may be related to [[Merg Vol]].
 
==Equipment==
Parg Vol wore a [[Sangheili Warrior#Armor|Warrior-class combat harness]], featuring an elaborate helmet, high-framed greaves, and raised-claw armor that was largely ornamental. Vol often carried a heavy weapon for protection, such as the {{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}}.{{Ref/Reuse|VIS}}
 
==Production notes==
It is possible to complete ''[[Catherine/Hunting Trip|Hunting Trip]]'' without killing Vol, although he has to be protected and forced into cover when the airstrike happens.
 
The "Parg Vol" [[Nameplates/Halo: The Master Chief Collection|nameplate]] unlockable in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' claims in its description that Parg is the brother of [[Merg Vol]] and (jokingly) another sibling named "Blarg".


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4-PargVol-ScanRender.png|Portrait of Parg Vol.
File:H4-PargVol-ScanRender.png|Portrait of Parg Vol
File:Vol hunting trip.jpg|Parg Vol along a [[Sangheili Zealot]].
File:Vol hunting trip.jpg|Parg Vol alongside a [[Sangheili Zealot]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==Sources==
==Sources==
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Parg Vol
PargVol.png
Biographical information

Homeworld:

Malurok[1]

Born:

July 24, 2481[1]

Died:

February 2558[2] (aged 76) (aged 76)

Cause of death:

Assassinated by Fireteam Crimson[2]

Personal details

Species:

Sangheili[3]

Gender:

Male[3]

Height:

251.6 centimeters (8 ft 3.1 in)[1]

Weight:

155.1 kilograms (342 lb)[1]

Eye color:

Orange[2]

Political and military information

Affiliation:

Rank:

Commander[1]

 

"My thinking is if we can put Vol down like a sick dog, then the galaxy's a better place."
— Commander Sarah Palmer[3]

Parg Vol was a Sangheili warrior and terrorist, and ultimately an associate of Jul 'Mdama. Born to Clan Vol on Malurok, Vol served the Covenant guard as a field master until the Great Schism. With the Covenant's fracturing, Vol became an arms dealer and an assassin, serving first in Merg Vol's Covenant,[4][5][6] before ultimately serving Jul 'Mdama's Covenant as a commander.[1][3] However, during the Requiem Campaign of February 2558, Vol was assassinated by Fireteam Crimson.[2]

Biography

Serving the Covenant

Parg Vol was born to Clan Vol on July 24, 2481 on Malurok, a Sangheili base world. Vol served the Covenant Empire as a field master within the Covenant's guard. In November 2552, the Great Schism broke out after the Hierarchs betrayed the Sangheili. While holding a deep hatred of the Jiralhanae and San'Shyuum, he also opposed Arbiter Thel Vadam's alliance with the humans, believing the Sangheili should have wiped out humanity completely as well.[1]

Draetheus V

After the Human-Covenant War, Vol enlisted with Merg Vol when his kin's Covenant remnant launched an assault on Draetheus V in 2554. While Merg commanded the attack on the Forerunner-created moon of X50, Parg Vol served as the commanding officer of the Covenant forces on Draetheus V. Seeking a way to X50, Spartan Sarah Palmer stole Vol's personal R'shwupa-pattern Phantom from his camp while the Sangheili was away.[4] As a combat engineer bypassed the Phantom's security protocols, Vol returned to his camp and realized Palmer's intent. Vol ordered a full frontal assault on Palmer's position, including Zurdo-pattern Wraith bombardment. Despite his efforts, Palmer succeeded in hijacking the Phantom and traveling to X50,[5] where she assassinated Merg Vol. The battle was soon lost for the Covenant and the remnant fell apart.[6]

After the battle, Vol worked in arms deals and hit contracts before consolidating a small task force under Jul 'Mdama's Covenant, joining solely due to his hatred of humanity.[1]

Requiem Campaign

In February 2558, he led Covenant ground forces during the early stages of the Requiem Campaign,[3] serving as a commander.[1] Soon after securing a foothold on Requiem, the United Nations Space Command learned of Vol's location. He had been overseeing a supply dump of captured UNSC matériel in the "Quarry." Fireteam Crimson was deployed to assassinate Vol, though the Sangheili escaped aboard a Phantom as his forces engaged the Spartans.[3]

As Fireteam Crimson were extracted from the supply dump, Vol launched an attack on the Office of Naval Intelligence's Galileo Base.[3] He was sighted by Marine sentries during the attack, though he again escaped shortly after Crimson's arrival.[7] UNSC forces eventually tracked him a Forerunner structure called "the Gate" which had recently been retaken from the UNSC. Now-Spartan Commander Sarah Palmer redeployed Fireteam Crimson to kill the terrorist. After fighting through local Covenant forces of roughly company strength, the Spartans killed Parg Vol and eliminated all remaining hostiles with help from F-41 Broadswords deployed by the Infinity.[2]

Personality and traits

Parg Vol was a ruthless Sangheili warrior and terrorist. With the outbreak of the Great Schism, Vol came to despise the San'Shyuum and the Jiralhanae for their treachery. However, he also opposed Arbiter Thel 'Vadam's alliance with humanity, believing the Sangheili should wipe out the humans entirely as well. Though Vol was never particularly fervent in following the Covenant religion, he joined Jul 'Mdama's reformed Covenant, as his volatile hatred for humans aligned extremely well with 'Mdama's cause.[1]

Equipment

Parg Vol wore a Warrior-class combat harness, featuring an elaborate helmet, high-framed greaves, and raised-claw armor that was largely ornamental. Vol often carried a heavy weapon for protection, such as the Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod gun.[1]

Production notes

It is possible to complete Hunting Trip without killing Vol, although he has to be protected and forced into cover when the airstrike happens.

The "Parg Vol" nameplate unlockable in Halo: The Master Chief Collection claims in its description that Parg is the brother of Merg Vol and (jokingly) another sibling named "Blarg".

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 29
  2. ^ a b c d e Halo 4 - Spartan Ops, episode Catherine, level Hunting Trip
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo 4 - Spartan Ops, episode Catherine, level The VIP
  4. ^ a b c Halo: Spartan Assault, campaign level Hunt for the Phantom
  5. ^ a b Halo: Spartan Assault, campaign level The Scorching of the Thicket
  6. ^ a b Halo: Spartan Assault, campaign level Battle for the Moon
  7. ^ Halo 4 - Spartan Ops, episode Catherine, level Galileo
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