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{{Covenant Character Infobox
{{Status|Canon}}
|name=Heretic Grunt
{{Cleanup}}
|image=[[Image:Heretic grunts.jpg|300px]]
{{References}}
|homeworld=Unknown, but methane (CH<sub>4</sub>) atmosphere and hyperborean climate
{{Conjectural title|1}}
|birth=
{{Unit infobox
|death=
|variant=Cov
|species=
|image=[[File:H2A Heretic Grunt.png|300px]]
|gender=
|species=[[Unggoy]]
|height=4-5 feet (without armor)
|affiliation=[[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction]]
|weapons=[[Needler]], [[Fuel Rod Cannon]]
|branch=
|equipment=Methane environmental suit
|mission=
|vehicles=[[Plasma Cannon]], [[Shade]]
|role=Footsoldiers, scouts
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|cyber=
*[[Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod gun|Fuel Rod Gun]]
|era=
*[[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]]
|types=
*[[Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon|Plasma Cannon]]
*[[Shade|Shielded Plasma Cannon]]
*[[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|Plasma Grenade]]
|equipment=[[Unggoy Combat Harness]]
|notable=
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|affiliation=[[Heretics]]
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Heretic Grunts are Covenant [[Unggoy]] that have rebelled against the Covenant's [[High Council]].  
The '''Heretic Unggoy''' were [[Unggoy]] who were part of [[Sesa 'Refumee]]'s [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|faction]] that rebelled against the [[Covenant]]'s [[San'Shyuum|Prophets]] and their [[Covenant religion|religion]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref>


==Summary==  
== Overview ==
The Heretic Unggoy followed their [[Heretic Sangheili|Sangheili organizers]] in a rebellion against the Covenant's Prophets. They started as members of an artifact retrieval group led by the Sangheili [[Sesa 'Refumee]]. When he and his Sangheili chose to rebel against the High Council after being informed of [[Halo Array|Halo]]'s true purpose by [[343 Guilty Spark]], the Unggoy in his command followed them. They do what they can to stand out from the Covenant, especially other Unggoy.


The Heretic Grunts followed their [[Heretic Elite|Elite counterparts]] in the rebellion against [[the Covenant]]'s [[High Council]]. They started as members of an artifact retrieval group led by the [[Elite]] [[Sesa 'Refumee]]. When he and his [[Elite]]s chose to rebel against the High Council, the [[Grunt]]s followed them.
== Appearance ==
These Unggoy have different methane tubes than their non-Heretic counterparts. They have just two blue-white glowing round tubes, instead of the pointed-pyramid shape. Another feature of the Heretic Unggoy armor is a small mouth-breather that exposes an Unggoy's teeth.


==Appearance==
Unlike the armor of the Heretic Sangheili, there is only one uniform color for the Unggoy's armor, which is a shining, golden-brown. Because of this, there is no hierarchy or ranking system, and Heretic Unggoy are inferior only to Heretic Sangheili.


These Grunts have different methane tubes than their non-heretic counterparts. They have just two round tubes, instead of the pointed-pyramid shape (and the occasional curved-Pyramid shaped ones, only seen in [[Halo 1]]). Another feature of the Heretic Grunt armor is a small mouthbreather that exposes a Grunt's teeth.  
They are seen only in the ''[[Halo 2]]'' levels [[The Arbiter]] and [[The Oracle]].


Unlike the armor of the [[Heretic Elite]]s, there is only one uniform color for a Grunt's armor, which is a shining, golden-brown. Because of this, there is no hierarchy or ranking system, and Heretic Grunts are inferior only to Heretic Elites.
== Combat ==
Heretic Unggoy fight differently than the Covenant-loyal Unggoy normally encountered by one fact: They never try to escape, even during [[Easy]] difficulty. The only exception to this rule is when a Heretic Unggoy is stuck with a [[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|plasma grenade]], needles, or otherwise knows it will soon die; even then, they will run towards you, setting the precedent for Kamikazes in ''Halo 3''.


They're seen only in the levels [[The Arbiter (Level)|The Arbiter]] and [[Oracle (Level)|Oracle]], both in [[Halo 2]].
They are also superior to their average Covenant counterparts ([[Unggoy Minor|Minor]] and [[Unggoy Major|Major]] Unggoy) by their equipment and usage thereof (though [[Special Operations Unggoy]] and [[Unggoy Ultra]]s are equally skilled if not more). They almost always use [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needlers]], or occasionally [[Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod gun|fuel rod guns]], but never the weak, inaccurate [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]] that is so often overused by [[Unggoy Minor|their counterparts]]. They also try to set up turrets sometimes like Special Operations (or [[Unggoy Heavy|"Heavy"]]) Unggoy. Beware, their skill with the Needler is unchallenged; they fire incredibly quickly, accurately, and reload when taking cover. They are also very good with their plasma grenades, capable of sticking unsuspecting [[Special Operations Sangheili]] frequently.


==Combat==
Judging by the fact they always wield [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needlers]] or [[Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod gun|fuel rod guns]], it indicates that they are better treated than their Covenant counterparts, and are not used as cannon fodder.


Heretic Grunts fight differently than the Covenant-loyal Grunts normally encountered by one fact: They never try to escape, even during Easy difficulty. Though they may say "They got our Elite, run!" or "Run Away!", a Heretic Grunt will stand its ground. The only exception to this rule is when a Heretic Grunt is stuck with a [[Plasma Grenade]], needles, or otherwise knows it will soon die.
They are also far harder to kill than the average [[Unggoy]]. Any Heretic Unggoy can take as much damage as an [[Unggoy Major]]. They do not come in ranks, and all have the same amount of health and intelligence as each other. The only difference in difficulty facing them is the weapons they carry. Depending on what weapon you are better against will usually depend on how hard it is to beat the Unggoy. In combat, Covenant Unggoy will usually be encountered in groups of four or ''more'', whereas the Heretic Unggoy are normally in smaller groups, of about four or ''less''. Heretic Unggoy are also harder to melee because of the reduced size of their methane tanks. In fact, in [[Legendary]], they can take as many body shots as you can. They are still vulnerable to high-power weapons like the [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|energy sword]], and rapid-fire weapons like the Needler or [[Sentinel Beam]].


Heretic Grunts are also superior to their Loyalist counterparts by their equipment. Heretic Grunts always wield [[Needler]]s or [[Fuel Rod Gun]]s and never the weak, unaccurate [[Plasma Pistol]] that is so often overused by their counterparts.  
Their intelligence also shows that they are well trained and well educated by their Heretic leaders.


They are also far harder than the average [[Unggoy]]. Any Heretic Grunt can take as much damage as a [[Major Grunt]].
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:H2A-HereticUnggoyconceptart.png|Concept art for Heretic Unggoy for ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:Heretic grunts.jpg|Heretic Unggoy in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2 Heretic Grunt.png|A Heretic Unggoy in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2 Heretic Grunt Alt.png|A Heretic Unggoy in ''Halo 2''.
</gallery>


==Related links==  
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''


*[[Heretic Leader]]
==Sources==
*[[Heretic Elite]]
{{Ref/Sources}}
*[[Heretic Banshee]]
*[[Grunts]]
*[[Heretics]]


{{Hranks}}
{{Unggoy Ranks}}
 
[[Category:Unggoy culture]]

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Heretic Unggoy
H2A Heretic Grunt.png

Species:

Unggoy

Affiliation:

Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction

Other role(s):

Footsoldiers, scouts

 

The Heretic Unggoy were Unggoy who were part of Sesa 'Refumee's faction that rebelled against the Covenant's Prophets and their religion.[1]

Overview[edit]

The Heretic Unggoy followed their Sangheili organizers in a rebellion against the Covenant's Prophets. They started as members of an artifact retrieval group led by the Sangheili Sesa 'Refumee. When he and his Sangheili chose to rebel against the High Council after being informed of Halo's true purpose by 343 Guilty Spark, the Unggoy in his command followed them. They do what they can to stand out from the Covenant, especially other Unggoy.

Appearance[edit]

These Unggoy have different methane tubes than their non-Heretic counterparts. They have just two blue-white glowing round tubes, instead of the pointed-pyramid shape. Another feature of the Heretic Unggoy armor is a small mouth-breather that exposes an Unggoy's teeth.

Unlike the armor of the Heretic Sangheili, there is only one uniform color for the Unggoy's armor, which is a shining, golden-brown. Because of this, there is no hierarchy or ranking system, and Heretic Unggoy are inferior only to Heretic Sangheili.

They are seen only in the Halo 2 levels The Arbiter and The Oracle.

Combat[edit]

Heretic Unggoy fight differently than the Covenant-loyal Unggoy normally encountered by one fact: They never try to escape, even during Easy difficulty. The only exception to this rule is when a Heretic Unggoy is stuck with a plasma grenade, needles, or otherwise knows it will soon die; even then, they will run towards you, setting the precedent for Kamikazes in Halo 3.

They are also superior to their average Covenant counterparts (Minor and Major Unggoy) by their equipment and usage thereof (though Special Operations Unggoy and Unggoy Ultras are equally skilled if not more). They almost always use Needlers, or occasionally fuel rod guns, but never the weak, inaccurate plasma pistol that is so often overused by their counterparts. They also try to set up turrets sometimes like Special Operations (or "Heavy") Unggoy. Beware, their skill with the Needler is unchallenged; they fire incredibly quickly, accurately, and reload when taking cover. They are also very good with their plasma grenades, capable of sticking unsuspecting Special Operations Sangheili frequently.

Judging by the fact they always wield Needlers or fuel rod guns, it indicates that they are better treated than their Covenant counterparts, and are not used as cannon fodder.

They are also far harder to kill than the average Unggoy. Any Heretic Unggoy can take as much damage as an Unggoy Major. They do not come in ranks, and all have the same amount of health and intelligence as each other. The only difference in difficulty facing them is the weapons they carry. Depending on what weapon you are better against will usually depend on how hard it is to beat the Unggoy. In combat, Covenant Unggoy will usually be encountered in groups of four or more, whereas the Heretic Unggoy are normally in smaller groups, of about four or less. Heretic Unggoy are also harder to melee because of the reduced size of their methane tanks. In fact, in Legendary, they can take as many body shots as you can. They are still vulnerable to high-power weapons like the energy sword, and rapid-fire weapons like the Needler or Sentinel Beam.

Their intelligence also shows that they are well trained and well educated by their Heretic leaders.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]