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| | #REDIRECT [[Honor Guard#Sangheili]] |
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| {{seealso|Honor Guard}}
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| {{Covenant Rank Infobox
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| |name=Honor Guard
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| |image=[[Image:HonorGuard07.jpg|300px]]
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| |species=[[Sangheili]]
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| |weapons=*[[Energy Stave]]
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| *[[Plasma Rifle]]
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| *[[Energy Sword]]
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| *[[Covenant Carbine]]
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| |equipment=[[Elite Personal Energy Shield]]
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| |vehicles=[[Honor Guard Wraith]]
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| |missions=Guard
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| |role=*Guarding important places and individuals
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| *Special Forces
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| |notable=
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| |affiliation=[[Covenant]], later [[Covenant Separatist]]s
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| }}
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| The '''Elite Honor Guard''' is a [[Covenant]] [[Sangheili]] rank.
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| == Rank ==
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| Honor Guards protect the [[High Prophets]] and other high ranking officials, in the [[Covenant]] [[High Council]]. The highly ornate armor of the [[Honor Guard of the Covenant|Honor Guard]], is a glowing red and orange colored combination of jutting spikes and designs indicates that the Honor 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. In addition, they also keep order during important meetings within the [[High Council]]. Although a great honor, it is seen by some [[Elites]] as a merely ceremonial duty and a way to silence those who perhaps see a little too clearly, in the [[Human-Covenant War]].
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| It is unknown how an [[Honor Guard of the Covenant|Honor Guard]] ranks in comparison to the normal chain of leadership, but it is assumed they are equivalent to an [[Ultra Elite]], or slightly below the [[Arbiter (Rank)|Arbiter]]. It seems that wherever a [[High Prophet]] is present, the Honor Guard are as well. There could be as many as 300 Honor Guard Elites 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> They are commanded by the more skilled [[Honor Guard Ultra]]s.
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| == Combat ==
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| Up until the [[Changing of the Guard]], seen before the level [[The Sacred Icon (Level)|Sacred Icon]] in [[Halo 2]], these Elites were the personal bodyguards of the [[High Prophets|Prophet Hierarchy]]. The [[Brutes]] replaced them after the death of the [[Prophet of Regret]], in what many viewed as a carefully planned coup that devolved into the [[Civil War of the Covenant]]. Honor Guard Elites' armor could take as much damage as that of an [[Ultra Elite]]. They carry ceremonial pikes, but in combat they often make use of an [[Energy Sword]], [[Plasma Rifle]] or [[Carbine]]. More wary and agile than the [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Brute Honor Guards]], their speed and quick reflexes with the [[Energy Sword]] paired with their skill with the [[Plasma Rifles]] rapid fire made them quite formidable foes.
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| Although their armor was removed from them during the Changing of the Guard, it seems several of the [[Elites]] were able to regain their armor from fallen enemies, as they wear them during the start of the [[Covenant Civil War]] on ''[[High Charity]]''.
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| ==Appearances==
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| [[Image:Brutesarbiter.jpg|thumb|250px|Honor Guard Procession.]]
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| [[Image:halo2xbox024yv.jpg|thumb|250px|Honor Guard Elites stand on guard during the judgment of the Arbiter.]]
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| [[Image:HW6.png|thumb|250px|Honor Guards attacking [[SPARTAN-IIs]] in [[Halo Wars]].]]
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| Elite Honor Guards were ''never'' shown in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' or ''[[Halo 3]]''. They only appear in a few levels within ''[[Halo 2]]'', some being playable.
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| *''[[The Heretic (Level)|The Heretic]]'' - (cinematic only) When [[Thel 'Vadamee]] was questioned, there were many Honor Guards guarding the Hierarchs, inside the [[Council Chamber]].
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| *''[[The Arbiter]]'' - (cinematic Only) When [[Tartarus]] brought [[Thel 'Vadamee]] to the [[Mausoleum of the Arbiters]], it was guarded by many Honor Guard Elites.
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| *''[[Delta Halo (Level)|Delta Halo]]'' - Four Honor Guards Elites attack the [[Master Chief]], in the final structure.
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| *''[[Regret (Level)|Regret]]'' - Six Honor Guard Elites challenge the player in the underwater structure; also they come in unlimited waves inside the main temple where the [[Prophet of Regret]] takes refuge in.
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| *''[[Sacred Icon (Level)| Sacred Icon]]'' - (cinematic only) Many Honor Guards and a few [[Honor Guard Ultra]]s are seen surrendering their armor to the [[Brutes]] at the beginning of the level.
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| *''[[Gravemind (Level)|Gravemind]]'' - As mentioned above, some Honor Guard Elites took back their armor and are encountered in ''[[High Charity]]'' while fighting the Brutes.
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| In addition, Elite Honor Guards are a playable unit in [[Halo Wars]] and are the leader-specific unit of the [[Prophet of Regret]].<ref>Halo Wars Demo</ref> Honor Guards wield Energy Swords, and deal a tremendous amount of damage to infantry. They are trained directly from the [[Citadel (Covenant)|Citadel]].
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| ==Tactics==
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| As with all Elites, the most efficient means of killing them is via the [[Noob Combo]]. Simply overcharge a [[Plasma Pistol]] and then [[Battle Rifle]] / [[Covenant Carbine]] headshot them. For closer ranges, use the Battle Rifle (more damage dealt); for further ranges, use the Carbine to avoid the spread effect. [[Brute Shot]]s also work to some extent, but, in Legendary, are ultimately overpowered by the incredible rate and power of fire of the [[Plasma Rifle]]. Specifically, for the instance at the end of the level [[Delta Halo (Level)|Delta Halo]] in the cramped space, the easiest means of killing them is the [[Energy Sword]], as the Elites can easily hide behind all the cover. Be wary though, as some of them have swords of their own.
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| In ''[[Halo Wars]]'' they appear as a special forces unit. Armed with an [[Energy Sword]] attack, however, they are only available if the [[High Prophet of Regret|Prophet]] is the leader unit. They are extremely effective against infantry and light vehicles, like [[Warthog]]s and [[Wolverine]]s, but are vulnerable to heavy vehicles and useless against air units. They do stylish finishing moves when killing the last enemy infantry in a squad, usually doing a backflip with the enemy infantry brought along with it pinned to the ground, then the elite uses his energy sword and stabs him though the head.
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| '''Resource''': 125
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| '''Minimum Tech Level''': 1
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| '''Population Count''': 1
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| '''''Upgrades''''':
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| *"''Cloak''": Enables an [[active camouflage]] cloak.
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| **Resource: 500
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| **Minimum Tech Level: 2
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| *"''Personal Shield''": Adds a personal [[energy shield]].
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| **Resource: 800
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| **Minimum Tech Level: 3
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| == Trivia ==
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| [[Image:HW3.jpg|thumb|The Honor Guards in Halo Wars, protecting the High Prophet of Regret.]]
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| *There may be a Sub-rank known as the Honor Guard Minor, which may be Honor Guard Trainee's. This possible rank could be seen in the Halo 2 game guide, and the "Monster" cinimatic is Halo Wars.
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| * In Halo Wars it is possible to see Honor Guards grab enemy infantry by the heel and throw them as a finishing move.
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| *By pre-ordering the Limited Edition version of Halo Wars, one can obtain the Honor Guard Wraith as a playable unit.
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| *A [[Minor Elite]] with [[Honor Guard of the Covenant|Honor Guard]] armor can be seen on page 110 in the [[Halo 2: The Official Game Guide|Halo 2 Official Strategy Guide]].
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| *Taking into account both the large number of Honor Guards killed in the initial actions (excluding pre-hostile actions) of the [[Covenant Civil War]], plus the [[First Battle of High Charity|Flood infestation]] that then occurred, it is likely that, during and post ''[[Halo 3]]'' that few, if any, Honor Guards remain. However, there are only two levels in ''Halo 3'' where the [[Covenant]] are your allies, and a good number of other [[Elite]] ranks were not seen, the possibility exists that some Honor Guards may survive.
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| *The Honor Guards can be heard saying some very humorous things in the ''[[Halo 2]]'' level [[Regret (Level)|Regret]] when the player enters the temple containing the [[Prophet of Regret]].
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| *They were eventually replaced by the [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Brute Honor Guard]] just before the [[Great Schism]].
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| *Honor Guard armor is one of the most wanted ''Halo 3'' armor permutations wanted by gamers including the [[Councilor]] headdress, [[Ranger]] armor and the [[Arbiter (Rank)|Arbiter]]'s armor.
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| *In the level [[Regret (Level)|Regret]], it is impossible to kill all Honor Guards in the main temple. There are infinite Honor Guards in the main temple which will not stop attacking you until you kill [[Prophet_of_Regret|Regret]].
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| *There is a glitch in which a Honor Guard appears to be a mix between a [[Councilor]] and a Honor Guard, with the power of a [[Zealot]].
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| *If anyone pulls out a weapon in the presence of a Hierarch, the Honor Guard's immediate response is to defend the Prophets; meaning eliminating the threat. This can be seen slightly when the Arbiter ignites his [[Energy Sword]]s in front of the [[Prophet of Regret/Quotes]].<ref>Halo: The Cole Protocol</ref>
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| *As with any special units, the Honor Guardsman is not effected by the Thunderstorm Skull.
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| *In Halo Wars, the Honor Guard unit uses a weapon similar to the Honor Guard Pike, but still noticeably different.
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| *In [[Halo Wars]] the Honor Guards don't use ornamental armor pieces in cutscenes, only a crimson color like the [[Major Elite]] in [[Halo 3]]. In Skirmish they wear the armor probably to distinguish them from other Elites.
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| == Related Links ==
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| *[[Honor Guard Ultra]]
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| *[[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman]]
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| *[[Honor Guard Councilor]]
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| == Sources ==
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| <references/>
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| {{Elite Ranks}}
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| [[Category:The Covenant]]
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| [[Category:Elites]]
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| [[Category:Ranks]]
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