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[[File:Enc22-Avu Med.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Avu Med 'Telcam]], a former-Field Master of the Covenant.]]
{{Covenant Rank Infobox
'''Field Master''' is a title given to a high-[[Covenant rank structure|ranking]] [[General (Covenant)|Generals]] in the [[Covenant military]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=TF6|HTF|Chapter=6}} The title is one of exclusive [[Sangheili]] domain due to the Sangheili command over the [[Covenant]]'s now-defunct armed forces.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=240}}
|name=Field Master
|image=[[Image:Gold_Elite.JPG|300px]]
|species=[[Sangheili]]
|weapons=*[[Energy Sword]] (Mainly)  
*[[Plasma Rifle]]
|equipment=[[Elite Personal Energy Shield]]
|missions=Ground Operations and Assaults
|role=Ground Commander
|notable=[[Noga 'Putumee]]
|affiliation=[[Covenant]], later [[Covenant Separatists]]
}}
[[Image:FearlessLeader26001200.jpg|right|thumb|200px|A Field Master issuing orders to his troops while the [[Master Chief]] approaches.]]


'''Field Master''' is a very high position/office for the [[Covenant]]'s [[Elites]]. Field Masters command at least one [[Legion]] of troops.
==Overview==
[[Image:1210062051 23711619-Medium.jpg|left|thumb|A Field Master ready for combat]]
===Covenant===
== Rank ==
Field Masters consist of select Generals, tasked with taking charge of temporarily-assembled large military groups such as [[warhost]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} They operate at a similar command level to the aforementioned Generals, or [[Shipmaster]]s.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=135}} They are typically signified by their golden [[Sangheili harness|harnesses]].{{Ref/Reuse|TF6}}


The Field Master<ref>''[[Halo: The Flood]]'', page 217</ref> is equivalent to the [[UNSC]] [[Marine]] "[[General]]" or "[[Colonel]]". Field Masters command entire armies, [[Battalion]] strength or greater. Unlike [[human]] "Generals", Field Masters take a much more active role in combat, as in charging into the battle with their troops rather than giving orders from a HQ miles away from the conflict. They are in charge of all warriors of any race within that army, as well as all armor, air support and material utilized by that army. An example of this is [[Noga 'Putumee]], who led forces against the humans on [[Installation 04]].
===Covenant remnants===
 
The title of Field Master was continued by several [[Covenant remnants|remnant factions]] of the defunct empire, including [[Merg Vol's Covenant]] and [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]. [[Merg Vol]] deployed a number of Field Masters during his [[Battle of Draetheus V|invasion]] of [[Draetheus V]] in [[2555]], using the unique magnetic signatures of the planet to hide their location. Ultimately, they were hunted down and assassinated by [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IV]] [[Sarah Palmer]]. These Field Masters were outfitted with {{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}}s.{{Ref/Level|HSA|Mission 8: Hunt for the Sangheili Command}} The [[Battle of Installation 03]] saw [[Jul 'Mdama]] deploy several Field Masters armed with {{Pattern|M'tara|focus rifle}}s onto the surface of [[Installation 03|Gamma Halo]].{{Ref/Level|HSS|???}}{{Citation needed}}
[[Zealot]] Field Masters usually worked alone in both games. Waiting for you to kill everyone else, then they'd attack by themselves. In ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', Zealot Field Masters were a fairly common sight on any difficulty, usually guarding places of importance. On average there were probably two to three Zealots on any one level. Although, Field Masters in ''[[Halo 2]]'' were much more sneaky and only appeared on the [[Legendary]] difficulty.
 
In ''Halo 2'', during the levels [[Sacred Icon (Level)|Sacred Icon]] and [[Quarantine Zone (Level)|Quarantine Zone]], the player comes across a band of Elites being led by [[Rtas 'Vadumee]]. He appears to be the highest ranking Elite there, before [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]] arrives and thus probably would've held the title "Field Master".
 
However, it is also true that perhaps a Zealot was present at some other location, but never featured and 'Vadumee's unit was merely a detachment of his (or perhaps 'Vadumee had a Zealot superior that was killed during the battle and thus he temporarily took over the role of Field Master).
 
The Arbiter could also be looked at as a rank that could potentially hold the title of Field Master. [[Councilor]]s, should one of them ever decide to take part in military operations, would probably also hold the title of Field Master, even having Zealots being subordinate to them.
 
== Appearance ==
 
=== Physical ===
 
So far, only Zealots have been featured as Field Masters. Although it is highly possible that an ultra would be a Field Master when there are no Zealots. In the Fleet of Retribution a [[Special Operations Elite]] or even a Major may have been forced to take on the role of Field Master. They have no changes in their golden armor to distinguish them from other members of their rank (for example, it is impossible to tell a Zealot Field Master apart from a Zealot Ship Master based on their armor alone). Should other ranks take on the position of Field Master, it is likely little or no changes to their armor would be made, perhaps it will never be.
 
[[Image:Elites.jpg|right|thumb|150px|[[Zealot]] Field Master and two [[Minor Elites]]]]
 
== Known Field Masters ==


==Known personnel==
*[[Avu Med 'Telcam]]
*[[Noga 'Putumee]]
*[[Noga 'Putumee]]
*[[Parg Vol]]


== Related Links ==
==Gallery==
*[[The Arbiter]]
<gallery>
*[[Councilor]]
File:HSS-Gameplay-Shielded.jpg|A [[Unidentified Spartan-IV|Spartan]] and Sangheili Field Master exchange focus rifle fire during the [[Battle of Installation 03]] in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''.
*[[Zealot]]
</gallery>
**[[Noga 'Putumee]]
*[[Ultra]]
*[[Elite]]


== Sources ==
==List of appearances==
<references/>
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' {{Mo}}


{{Elite Ranks}}
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}


[[Category:The Covenant]]
{{Sangheili Ranks}}
[[Category:Elites]]
[[Category:Ranks]]

Latest revision as of 03:47, September 18, 2023

Avu Med 'Telcam in the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)
Avu Med 'Telcam, a former-Field Master of the Covenant.

Field Master is a title given to a high-ranking Generals in the Covenant military.[1] The title is one of exclusive Sangheili domain due to the Sangheili command over the Covenant's now-defunct armed forces.[2]

Overview[edit]

Covenant[edit]

Field Masters consist of select Generals, tasked with taking charge of temporarily-assembled large military groups such as warhosts.[2] They operate at a similar command level to the aforementioned Generals, or Shipmasters.[3] They are typically signified by their golden harnesses.[1]

Covenant remnants[edit]

The title of Field Master was continued by several remnant factions of the defunct empire, including Merg Vol's Covenant and Jul 'Mdama's Covenant. Merg Vol deployed a number of Field Masters during his invasion of Draetheus V in 2555, using the unique magnetic signatures of the planet to hide their location. Ultimately, they were hunted down and assassinated by SPARTAN-IV Sarah Palmer. These Field Masters were outfitted with Nakata'vho-pattern plasma repeaters.[4] The Battle of Installation 03 saw Jul 'Mdama deploy several Field Masters armed with M'tara-pattern focus rifles onto the surface of Gamma Halo.[5][citation needed]

Known personnel[edit]

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo: The Flood, chapter 6
  2. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 240
  3. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 135
  4. ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, campaign level Mission 8: Hunt for the Sangheili Command
  5. ^ Halo: Spartan Strike, campaign level ???

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