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[[File:HR-SkirmisherCommando.png|300px|thumb|A T'vaoan Commando.]]
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'''Commando''' was a shock troop role 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.}}
{{Covenant Rank Infobox
|name=Commando
|image=[[File:Skrimisher.png|300px]]
|species=[[Kig-yar]]
|weapons=
*[[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol]]
*[[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher]]
*[[Type-31 Rifle]]
*[[Type-52 Special Applications Rifle]]
|equipment=[[Hologram]]
|vehicles=
|missions=
|role=Assault, close combat
|notable=
|affiliation=[[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]
}}


The '''Skirmisher Commando'''<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''[[Halo: Reach Official Strategy Guide|Official Strategy Guide]]''</ref> is a [[Skirmisher]] rank in [[Covenant Empire|the Covenant]]. Commandos wear green armor and a helmet. Occasionally in combat, they will utilize [[Hologram]]s of themselves in order to fool their enemies in attacking it instead of them.
==Overview==
===Role and responsibilities===
During the empire's reign, Commandos formed an elite part of the [[Skirmisher]] contingent that were deployed by the Covenant. Commandos were specifically trained and designed to form specialized combat [[file]]s and infantry hunter-killer units. They operate in discrete close-knit groups with extremely specific mission parameters. Other members of the Covenant military recognized Commandos on the battlefield for their incredibly proficient unit cohesion.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=157}}


Despite their title/rank as Commando's it is unknown whether they are a part of the [[Covenant Special Operations]] Forces, since previously only Elites and Grunts were known to be Spec Ops operators.
It is unclear whether the Kig-Yar Commandos have any relation to the [[Commando Unit]] commissioned by the [[Sangheili]] in the Covenant's later years, or whether these units operated within the [[Special Warfare Group]] or [[Covenant Special Operations]].
 
===History===
The first Commandos were selectively picked from sectarian societies from the [[asteroid]]s that orbit [[Chu'ot]]. The Kig-Yar on these asteroids were sustained by [[Wikipedia:grey market|gray market]] trade and developed free from the government that dominated the Kig-Yar homeworld of [[Eayn]]. They were employed by the original [[Kig-Yar]] government's militia to fight off recurring looting and [[piracy]] that was common on the asteroids and other Kig-Yar colonies in an extremely ruthless and precise fashion. When the [[Covenant]] first arrived in the [[Y'Deio system]], the Commandos joined forces with the pirates in an attempt to fend off the intruders.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}
 
==Equipment==
Commandos generally wield the same weaponry and have the same armor ratings as lower-ranking [[Skirmisher Murmillo|Murmillones]]. Commandos wear olive-green armor and a helmet.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} Commandos are not equipped with [[energy shield]]s. Occasionally in combat, they will utilize [[Type-27 hologram|hologram]]s of themselves in order to fool their enemies in attacking it instead of them. Commandos are typically armed with [[plasma pistol]]s, [[needler]]s, {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}}s, and [[M'tara-pattern focus rifle|focus rifles]].{{Ref/Game|Id=gameplay|HR|[[Skirmisher Commando]] in-game unit}}
 
==In-game information==
===''Halo: Reach''===
The Commando is the second-highest rank of Skirmisher in ''Halo: Reach''. They have slightly higher health than the previous rank of Murmillo, though they do not possess arm shields. Instead, they can project Holograms of themselves, which they send forth from hiding to then attack distracted foes. They most often wield Needle rifles or Focus rifles, and rarely field pistols.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HTMCC-HR SkirmisherCommando&NeedleRifle.png|Close-up of a Skirmisher Commando with a needle rifle.
File:Reach E310 Firefight Waterfront02.jpg|A Skirmisher Commando in combat.
File:Skirmisher Ranks.jpg|A Commando, alongside other Skirmisher ranks.
File:HR Skirmisher Commando Screenshot.jpg|A Skirmisher Commando wielding a {{Pattern|Eos'Mak|plasma pistol}}.
File:HR Skirmisher Commando Focus rifle Screenshot.jpg|A Skirmisher Commando wielding a {{Pattern|M'tara|focus rifle}}.
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
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Latest revision as of 05:02, December 2, 2024

A T'vaoan Commando.

Commando was a shock troop role in the armed forces of the Covenant empire. The role was typically held by Kig-Yar soldiers, especially those of T'vaoan origin.[1]

Overview[edit]

Role and responsibilities[edit]

During the empire's reign, Commandos formed an elite part of the Skirmisher contingent that were deployed by the Covenant. Commandos were specifically trained and designed to form specialized combat files and infantry hunter-killer units. They operate in discrete close-knit groups with extremely specific mission parameters. Other members of the Covenant military recognized Commandos on the battlefield for their incredibly proficient unit cohesion.[2]

It is unclear whether the Kig-Yar Commandos have any relation to the Commando Unit commissioned by the Sangheili in the Covenant's later years, or whether these units operated within the Special Warfare Group or Covenant Special Operations.

History[edit]

The first Commandos were selectively picked from sectarian societies from the asteroids that orbit Chu'ot. The Kig-Yar on these asteroids were sustained by gray market trade and developed free from the government that dominated the Kig-Yar homeworld of Eayn. They were employed by the original Kig-Yar government's militia to fight off recurring looting and piracy that was common on the asteroids and other Kig-Yar colonies in an extremely ruthless and precise fashion. When the Covenant first arrived in the Y'Deio system, the Commandos joined forces with the pirates in an attempt to fend off the intruders.[2]

Equipment[edit]

Commandos generally wield the same weaponry and have the same armor ratings as lower-ranking Murmillones. Commandos wear olive-green armor and a helmet.[2] Commandos are not equipped with energy shields. Occasionally in combat, they will utilize holograms of themselves in order to fool their enemies in attacking it instead of them. Commandos are typically armed with plasma pistols, needlers, Gadulo-pattern needle rifles, and focus rifles.[3]

In-game information[edit]

Halo: Reach[edit]

The Commando is the second-highest rank of Skirmisher in Halo: Reach. They have slightly higher health than the previous rank of Murmillo, though they do not possess arm shields. Instead, they can project Holograms of themselves, which they send forth from hiding to then attack distracted foes. They most often wield Needle rifles or Focus rifles, and rarely field pistols.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

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

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