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[[File:HReach - Skirmisher.png|300px|thumb|A T'vaoan Murmillo.]]
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'''Murmillo''' (plural: '''Murmillones'''){{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=157}} is a shock trooper role employed in the [[Covenant military|armed forces]] of the [[Covenant]] empire. The role was typically held by [[Kig-Yar]] soldiers, especially those of [[T'vaoan]] origin.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=241|Quote=T'vaoans, in particular, were utilized in distinctive shock troop roles, such as commando, murmillo, and champion.}}  
{{Unit infobox
|variant=Cov
|name=Murmillo
|image=[[File:HReach - Skirmisher.png|300px]]
|species=[[Kig-Yar]] {{C|[[T'vaoan]]}}
|affiliation=[[Covenant]]
|branch=
|mission=Assault, close combat
|armament=*[[Type-25 plasma pistol]]
*[[Type-31 rifle]]
*[[Type-33 needler]]
*[[Type-52 focus rifle]]
|equipment= Dual [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|point defense gauntlet]]s
|notable=
}}


The '''Skirmisher Murmillo''' (plural: '''Murmillones''')<ref>[[Wikipedia:Murmillo|'''Wikipedia''': ''Murmillo'']]</ref> is a rank attainable by [[Kig-Yar]] [[Skirmisher]]s in the [[Covenant military]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''Game Stats''</ref> Murmillones are one of the higher and more formidable ranks that a Skirmisher can obtain. The rank of Murmillo originates from ancient Kig-Yar gladiators.<ref name="HE157">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 157''</ref>
==Overview==
 
Murmillones are selected from the best combat-rated T'vaoans holding the [[Covenant rank structure|rank]] of [[Skirmisher Major|Major]]. Murmillones specialize in close-quarters combat. The armor of Murmillones is based off of ancient Kig-Yar gladiatorial designs. These ancient Kig-Yar would hold inter-clan physical combat competitions in the largest population centers on [[Eayn]]'s biggest continent.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} They generally strike in packs and attempt to flank the enemy and use their shield gauntlets to cover their exposed bodies, including their heads, while strafing enemies.{{Ref/Game|Id=gameplay|HR|[[Skirmisher Murmillo]] in-game unit}}
==Description==
Murmillones are selected from the best combat-rated [[Skirmisher Major]]s. Murmillones specialize in close-quarters combat. The armor of Murmillones is based off of ancient Kig-Yar gladiatorial designs. These ancient Kig-Yar would hold inter-clan physical combat competitions in the largest population centers on [[Eayn]]'s biggest continent.{{Ref/Reuse|HE157}} They generally strike in packs and attempt to flank the enemy and use their shield gauntlets to cover their exposed bodies, including their heads, while strafing enemies.<ref name="gameplay">'''Halo: Reach''', ''gameplay''</ref>


==Equipment==
==Equipment==
Murmillones wear orange armor, helmets covering their whole head, and sport a small [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|point defense gauntlet]] on each forearm. Their armor is created from an unidentified alien alloy that is reinforced for heavy combat. Murmillo armor has numerous varieties of sensory upgrades, including [[Night vision device|improved night vision]] and optical integration with their weapons. Some Murmillones are equipped with [[Type-27 hologram]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|HE157}} They normally carry [[plasma pistol]]s, [[needler]]s, [[Type-52 focus rifle|focus rifle]]s, and [[needle rifle]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|gameplay}}
Murmillones wear orange armor, helmets covering their whole head, and sport a small [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|point defense gauntlet]] on each forearm. Their armor is created from an unidentified alien alloy that is reinforced for heavy combat. Murmillo armor has numerous varieties of sensory upgrades, including [[Night vision device|improved night vision]] and optical integration with their weapons. Some Murmillones are equipped with [[Type-27 hologram]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} They normally carry [[plasma pistol]]s, [[needler]]s, [[M'tara-pattern focus rifle|focus rifle]]s, and {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}}s.{{Ref/Reuse|gameplay}}


==Gameplay==
==In-game information==
Murmillones are fast and highly agile. They will often attempt to flank the player, or jump to higher terrain to snipe players. They can also use their twin shields to deflect incoming fire, for example, they will raise their shield to protect the face when a player begins to target the head. However, unlike the shields carried by Jackal infantry, Murmillo shields do not cover much of their bodies. When on the move, they will often keep their shield arms at their sides, leaving their fronts vulnerable. Like lower ranking Skirmishers, Murmillones can be brought down by a single precision headshot.
===''Halo: Reach''===
Murmillones are fast and highly agile, and have slightly higher health than Majors. They will often attempt to flank the player, or jump to higher terrain to snipe at them. Most notably, Murmillones can also use their twin shields to deflect incoming fire, and raise their shield to protect the face when a player begins to target the head. However, unlike the shields carried by Jackal infantry, Murmillo shields do not cover much of their bodies. When on the move, they will often keep their shield arms at their sides, leaving their fronts vulnerable. Like lower ranking Skirmishers, Murmillones can be brought down by a single precision headshot.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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File:reach_4612386_Full.jpg|Skirmisher Murmillo armed with a focus rifle.
File:reach_4612386_Full.jpg|Skirmisher Murmillo armed with a focus rifle.
File:Skirmisher Ranks.jpg|A Skirmisher Murmillo, alongside several other Skirmisher ranks.
File:Skirmisher Ranks.jpg|A Skirmisher Murmillo, alongside several other Skirmisher ranks.
File:HR Skirmisher Murmillo damaged point defense gauntlet.jpg|A Murmillo with a damaged [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|point defense gauntlet]], close to deactivation.
File:HR Skirmisher Murmillo damaged point defense gauntlet 2.jpg|Another shot of a Skirmisher Murmillo with a damaged point defense gauntlet.
File:HR Skirmisher Murmillo dodgeroll Screenshot.jpg|A Skirmisher Murmillo performing a dodge roll to avoid incoming fire.
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Latest revision as of 04:38, December 2, 2024

A T'vaoan Murmillo.

Murmillo (plural: Murmillones)[1] is a shock trooper role employed in the armed forces of the Covenant empire. The role was typically held by Kig-Yar soldiers, especially those of T'vaoan origin.[2]

Overview[edit]

Murmillones are selected from the best combat-rated T'vaoans holding the rank of Major. Murmillones specialize in close-quarters combat. The armor of Murmillones is based off of ancient Kig-Yar gladiatorial designs. These ancient Kig-Yar would hold inter-clan physical combat competitions in the largest population centers on Eayn's biggest continent.[1] They generally strike in packs and attempt to flank the enemy and use their shield gauntlets to cover their exposed bodies, including their heads, while strafing enemies.[3]

Equipment[edit]

Murmillones wear orange armor, helmets covering their whole head, and sport a small point defense gauntlet on each forearm. Their armor is created from an unidentified alien alloy that is reinforced for heavy combat. Murmillo armor has numerous varieties of sensory upgrades, including improved night vision and optical integration with their weapons. Some Murmillones are equipped with Type-27 holograms.[1] They normally carry plasma pistols, needlers, focus rifles, and Gadulo-pattern needle rifles.[3]

In-game information[edit]

Halo: Reach[edit]

Murmillones are fast and highly agile, and have slightly higher health than Majors. They will often attempt to flank the player, or jump to higher terrain to snipe at them. Most notably, Murmillones can also use their twin shields to deflect incoming fire, and raise their shield to protect the face when a player begins to target the head. However, unlike the shields carried by Jackal infantry, Murmillo shields do not cover much of their bodies. When on the move, they will often keep their shield arms at their sides, leaving their fronts vulnerable. Like lower ranking Skirmishers, Murmillones can be brought down by a single precision headshot.

Trivia[edit]

The rank is named after the Murmillo, a type of gladiator in the Roman Empire.

Gallery[edit]

  • A group of Skirmisher Murmillones.

    A group of Skirmisher Murmillones.

  • Skirmisher Murmillo armed with a focus rifle.

    Skirmisher Murmillo armed with a focus rifle.

  • A Skirmisher Murmillo, alongside several other Skirmisher ranks.

    A Skirmisher Murmillo, alongside several other Skirmisher ranks.

  • A Murmillo with a damaged point defense gauntlet, close to deactivation.

    A Murmillo with a damaged point defense gauntlet, close to deactivation.

  • Another shot of a Skirmisher Murmillo with a damaged point defense gauntlet.

    Another shot of a Skirmisher Murmillo with a damaged point defense gauntlet.

  • A Skirmisher Murmillo performing a dodge roll to avoid incoming fire.

    A Skirmisher Murmillo performing a dodge roll to avoid incoming fire.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 157
  2. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 241: "T'vaoans, in particular, were utilized in distinctive shock troop roles, such as commando, murmillo, and champion."
  3. ^ a b Halo: Reach, Skirmisher Murmillo in-game unit

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