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The '''Honour Guard''' is a special unit of [[Covenant]] tasked with providing security for the [[High Council]], mainly consisting of [[Sangheili]] <ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', level ''[[Gravemind]]''</ref>.
The '''Honor Guard''' is a special unit of [[Covenant]] tasked with providing security for the [[High Council]], mainly consisting of [[Sanghelli]] <ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', level ''[[Gravemind]]''</ref>.


==Background==
==Background==
===Role===
===Role===
The highly ornate armour of the Honour Guard, a red and orange combination of jutting spikes and designs indicates that the Guard is not only meant for combat, but is also a great position of pride and honour. They are the most skilled of warriors and are hand-picked for the duty of protecting the [[High Prophets]], as well as members of the [[High Council]], from any danger.
The highly ornate armor of the Honor Guard, a red and orange combination of jutting spikes and designs indicates that the Guard is not only meant for combat, but is also a great position of pride and honor. They are the most skilled of warriors and are hand-picked for the duty of protecting the [[High Prophets]], as well as members of the [[High Council]], from any danger.


===Ranks===
===Ranks===
Although a great honour, it is seen by some [[Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae]] as a merely ceremonial duty and a way to silence those who perhaps see a little too clearly in the [[Human-Covenant War]]. It is unknown how an Honour Guard ranks in comparison to the normal chain of leadership, but it is assumed they are equivalent to an [[Ultra Elite|Sangheili Ultra]] or [[Brute Captain|Jiralhanae Captain]], or slightly below the [[Arbiter (Rank)|Arbiter]]/[[Chieftain]].  
Although a great honor, it is seen by some [[Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae]] as a merely ceremonial duty and a way to silence those who perhaps see a little too clearly in the [[Human-Covenant War]]. It is unknown how an Honor Guard ranks in comparison to the normal chain of leadership, but it is assumed they are equivalent to an [[Ultra Elite|Sangheili Ultra]] or [[Brute Captain|Jiralhanae Captain]], or slightly below the [[Arbiter (Rank)|Arbiter]]/[[Chieftain]].  


Wherever a High [[Prophet]] is located, an Honour Guardsman is always by their side. There could be as many as 300 Honour Guardsman for each Prophet, as the [[Step of Silence]] seems designed to hold 300 Honour Guards but only one Prophet <ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', page 339</ref>.
Wherever a High [[Prophet]] is located, an Honor Guardsman is always by their side. There could be as many as 300 Honor Guardsman for each Prophet, as the [[Step of Silence]] seems designed to hold 300 Honor Guards but only one Prophet <ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', page 339</ref>.
It is known that both the Honour guard [[Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae]] are stronger than their average counterparts.
It is known that both the Honor guard [[Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae]] are stronger than their average counterparts.


==History==
==History==
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===Human-Covenant War===
===Human-Covenant War===
During the 30 years of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the Honour Guard didn't see much combat up until [[2552]], at the [[Battle of Installation 05]].  
During the 30 years of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the Honor Guard didn't see much combat up until [[2552]], at the [[Battle of Installation 05]].  


On [[2552|October 20th, 2552]], [[Covenant]] [[Covenant Army|Ground]] and [[Covenant Navy|Naval]] forces invaded [[Earth]] <ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', level ''[[Cairo Station (Level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref>. The [[High Prophet of Regret]] and his fleet came to Earth to find [[Installation 00|The Ark]] <ref>''[[Halo Graphic Novel|Halo: Second Sunrise over New Mombasa]]'', page 95</ref>, a facility where they could fire all of the [[The Halo Array|Halo Installations]] and complete [[The Great Journey]]. Being pursued by [[United Nations Space Command]] forces, Regret and his [[Assault Carrier|flagship]] escaped by going into slipspace in [[New Mombasa]], [[Kenya]] <ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', level ''[[Metropolis (Level)|Metropolis]]''</ref>.  
On [[2552|October 20th, 2552]], [[Covenant]] [[Covenant Army|Ground]] and [[Covenant Navy|Naval]] forces invaded [[Earth]] <ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', level ''[[Cairo Station (Level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref>. The [[High Prophet of Regret]] and his fleet came to Earth to find [[Installation 00|The Ark]] <ref>''[[Halo Graphic Novel|Halo: Second Sunrise over New Mombasa]]'', page 95</ref>, a facility where they could fire all of the [[The Halo Array|Halo Installations]] and complete [[The Great Journey]]. Being pursued by [[United Nations Space Command]] forces, Regret and his [[Assault Carrier|flagship]] escaped by going into slipspace in [[New Mombasa]], [[Kenya]] <ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', level ''[[Metropolis (Level)|Metropolis]]''</ref>.  
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Much to the Prophet's surprise, the [[Humans]] followed him to the ring world. There, forces led by [[Commander]] [[Miranda Keyes]] and [[Master Chief Petty Officer|MCPO]] [[John-117]] tried to capture or kill the [[Prophet of Regret]].  
Much to the Prophet's surprise, the [[Humans]] followed him to the ring world. There, forces led by [[Commander]] [[Miranda Keyes]] and [[Master Chief Petty Officer|MCPO]] [[John-117]] tried to capture or kill the [[Prophet of Regret]].  


And a few hours later, SPARTAN [[John-117]] and a few [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] initiated an assault on the temple. The Sangheili Honour Guardsman fought furiously to protect their Prophet from the SPARTAN, though they were overpowered this allowed for the Human to kill the Prophet of Regret <ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', level ''[[Regret (Level)|Regret]]''</ref>. However, it is revealed later that the [[High Prophet of Truth]] refused to send Regret reinforcements, thus letting the [[Master Chief]] kill the Covenant Hierarch, and discrediting the [[Sangheili]] at the same time.
And a few hours later, SPARTAN [[John-117]] and a few [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] initiated an assault on the temple. The Sangheili Honor Guardsman fought furiously to protect their Prophet from the SPARTAN, though they were overpowered this allowed for the Human to kill the Prophet of Regret <ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', level ''[[Regret (Level)|Regret]]''</ref>. However, it is revealed later that the [[High Prophet of Truth]] refused to send Regret reinforcements, thus letting the [[Master Chief]] kill the Covenant Hierarch, and discrediting the [[Sangheili]] at the same time.


===Changing of the Guard===
===Changing of the Guard===
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*After the events in ''[[Halo: Uprising]]'' <ref>''[[Halo: Uprising]]'', ''[[Halo: Uprising|issue two]]''</ref>, the Jiralhanae Honour Guards no longer exist, and are replaced by [[Brute Bodyguard|Bodyguard]]s. This could either mean one of three things, one, the [[Prophet of Truth]] disbanded the Honour Guard. Secondly, they might of been completely wiped out by the [[Flood]]. Or thirdly, they were someplace else during ''[[Halo 3]]''.  
*After the events in ''[[Halo: Uprising]]'' <ref>''[[Halo: Uprising]]'', ''[[Halo: Uprising|issue two]]''</ref>, the Jiralhanae Honor Guards no longer exist, and are replaced by [[Brute Bodyguard|Bodyguard]]s. This could either mean one of three things, one, the [[Prophet of Truth]] disbanded the Honor Guard. Secondly, they might of been completely wiped out by the [[Flood]]. Or thirdly, they were someplace else during ''[[Halo 3]]''.  
*It is possible that Honour Guardsmen also protect high-ranking military officials, such as [[Imperial Admiral]] [[Xytan 'Jar Wattinree]] and [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae|Chieftain]] [[Tartarus]].
*It is possible that Honor Guardsmen also protect high-ranking military officials, such as [[Imperial Admiral]] [[Xytan 'Jar Wattinree]] and [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae|Chieftain]] [[Tartarus]].


==Related Articles==
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The Honor Guard is a special unit of Covenant tasked with providing security for the High Council, mainly consisting of Sanghelli [1].

Background

Role

The highly ornate armor of the Honor Guard, a red and orange combination of jutting spikes and designs indicates that the Guard is not only meant for combat, but is also a great position of pride and honor. They are the most skilled of warriors and are hand-picked for the duty of protecting the High Prophets, as well as members of the High Council, from any danger.

Ranks

Although a great honor, it is seen by some Sangheili and Jiralhanae as a merely ceremonial duty and a way to silence those who perhaps see a little too clearly in the Human-Covenant War. It is unknown how an Honor Guard ranks in comparison to the normal chain of leadership, but it is assumed they are equivalent to an Sangheili Ultra or Jiralhanae Captain, or slightly below the Arbiter/Chieftain.

Wherever a High Prophet is located, an Honor Guardsman is always by their side. There could be as many as 300 Honor Guardsman for each Prophet, as the Step of Silence seems designed to hold 300 Honor Guards but only one Prophet [2]. It is known that both the Honor guard Sangheili and Jiralhanae are stronger than their average counterparts.

History

Before the Great War

After the Sangheili-San 'Shyuum War, the two sides formed the Covenant. The San 'Shyuum were to be the governmental leaders and scientists, with the Sangheili as their protectors and main soldiers [3] [4].

Human-Covenant War

During the 30 years of the Human-Covenant War, the Honor Guard didn't see much combat up until 2552, at the Battle of Installation 05.

On October 20th, 2552, Covenant Ground and Naval forces invaded Earth [5]. The High Prophet of Regret and his fleet came to Earth to find The Ark [6], a facility where they could fire all of the Halo Installations and complete The Great Journey. Being pursued by United Nations Space Command forces, Regret and his flagship escaped by going into slipspace in New Mombasa, Kenya [7].

When they arrived on Installation 05, Regret and his Sangheili Honor Guardsmen went to a temple in the middle of a lake near the Quarantine Zone of the Library [8].

Much to the Prophet's surprise, the Humans followed him to the ring world. There, forces led by Commander Miranda Keyes and MCPO John-117 tried to capture or kill the Prophet of Regret.

And a few hours later, SPARTAN John-117 and a few Marines initiated an assault on the temple. The Sangheili Honor Guardsman fought furiously to protect their Prophet from the SPARTAN, though they were overpowered this allowed for the Human to kill the Prophet of Regret [9]. However, it is revealed later that the High Prophet of Truth refused to send Regret reinforcements, thus letting the Master Chief kill the Covenant Hierarch, and discrediting the Sangheili at the same time.

Changing of the Guard

Due to their mistakes in allowing the killing of a High Prophet, the High Prophet of Truth and Mercy ordered the Sangheili to step down as the protectors of the Prophets. And in their place, the Jiralhanae filled in the void left by the disgraced Sangheili [10].

The Great Schism

Main article: Great Schism

At the Battle of the Quarantine Zone in November 2552, Chieftain Tartarus retrieved the Index from the Arbiter, and later sent him to his death [11].

This action, given to Tartarus by the High Prophets, started the short Covenant Civil War [12], that would last until the end of the Human-Covenant War in Spring 2553 [13].

During the First Battle of High Charity, the Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman were put into more of an infantry role fighting the Covenant Separatists still on the capital world and on ships in orbit [14].

Death of Mercy and the Dreadnought

Later during the battle on High Charity, the Prophet of Truth and Mercy along with their personal Huonor Guards fled towards a landing pad where they would leave on the Dreadnought in the middle of the city [15].

During this, the Flood, led by the Gravemind from the captured UNSC In Amber Clad, begin their invasion of High Charity. A lone Infection Form that slipped past the Jiralhanae, grasped onto Mercy's chest and began his assimilation into a Prophet Form. Truth, out of greed, allowed the old Prophet to die.

Trivia

Related Articles

Sources

  1. ^ Halo 2, level Gravemind
  2. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 339
  3. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 47
  4. ^ Halo 3, Beastiarum
  5. ^ Halo 2, level Cairo Station
  6. ^ Halo: Second Sunrise over New Mombasa, page 95
  7. ^ Halo 2, level Metropolis
  8. ^ Halo 2, level Delta Halo
  9. ^ Halo 2, level Regret
  10. ^ Halo 2, level Sacred Icon
  11. ^ Halo 2, level Quarantine Zone
  12. ^ Halo 2, level Gravemind
  13. ^ Halo 3, Epilogue
  14. ^ Halo 2, level Gravemind
  15. ^ Halo 2, level High Charity
  16. ^ Halo: Uprising, issue two
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