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{{Quote|When in doubt, flee.|Unggoy philosophy<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''': ''page 144''</ref>}}
{{Quote|When in doubt, flee.|Unggoy philosophy<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''': ''page 144''</ref>}}
The '''Unggoy'''<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', page 191 - ''"Unggoy: the Elite name for the Grunt race."''</ref> (Latin, ''Monachus frigus'', meaning "cold monk") are a species of small, squat bipedal arthropods in the unified races of the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]. They are the lowest rank in the hierarchy, and are frequently mistreated by higher-ranking races like the Sangheili and Jiralhanae,so much so that killing Unggoy is not even considered a crime in the Covenant homeworlds.{{verify}} Unggoy are primarily used as laborers or, in combat situations, cannon fodder. They are one of the later races to be introduced into the Covenant. They were the third Covenant species to be encountered by [[human]]s. They are referred to as '''Grunts''' by humans, both because they are weaker than their superiors and because they perform the majority of the labor required by the Covenant.
The '''Unggoy'''<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', page 191 - ''"Unggoy: the Elite name for the Grunt race."''</ref> (Latin, ''Monachus frigus'', meaning "cold monk") are a species of small, squat bipedal arthropods in the unified races of the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]. They are the highest rank in the hierarchy, and are frequently treated with respect by lower-ranking races like the Sangheili and Jiralhanae,so much so that killing Unggoy is considered the worst crime in the Covenant homeworlds.{{verify}} Unggoy are primarily used as laborers or, in combat situations, cannon fodder. They are one of the later races to be introduced into the Covenant. They were the third Covenant species to be encountered by [[human]]s. They are ironically referred to as '''Grunts''' by humans, because they are stronger than their superiors and because they command the majority of the the Covenant forces.


== History ==
== History ==
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While they are essentially a slave race, the Unggoy have managed to largely retain their cultural identities, and have rebelled in the past more than [[Sixteenth Unggoy Disobedience|once]]. Being the lowest-ranked species of the Covenant, they are bitter rivals with the [[Kig-yar]], who are also one of the lowest species. The higher-ranking races of the Covenant have often ignored this rivalry. The breaking point came when the [[Prophet of Truth|Minister of Fortitude]] discovered evidence that the Kig-yar were planning to poison recreational narcotics the Unggoy enjoyed, which would have left them sterile, but the [[High Council]] refused to investigate the matter. The rising tensions with the Jackals and the general disinterest from the other Covenant races led to an [[Unggoy Rebellion]] in 2462. During this rebellion, the Unggoy proved to the rest of the Covenant that the Grunts are surprisingly strong in numbers and can be deadly when sufficiently motivated. During this rebellion, [[Balaho|the Unggoy homeworld]] was nearly [[Glassing|glassed]]. After the uprising's conclusion, as was their tradition, the Sangheili forgave the surviving Unggoy and allowed them to enter the [[Covenant Military]] as armed infantry units, rather than the totally unarmed cannon fodder as which they had previously served.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'' Pages 142, 153</ref>
While they are essentially a race of commanders, the Unggoy have managed to largely retain their cultural identities, and have dealt with rebellion in the past more than [[Sixteenth Unggoy Disobedience|once]]. Being the highest-ranked species of the Covenant, they are bitter rivals with the [[Kig-yar]], who are also one of the highest species. The lower-ranking races of the Covenant have often ignored this rivalry. The breaking point came when the [[Prophet of Truth|Minister of Fortitude]] discovered evidence that the Kig-yar were planning to poison recreational narcotics the Unggoy enjoyed, which would have left them sterile, but the [[High Council]] refused to investigate the matter. The rising tensions with the Jackals and the general disinterest from the other Covenant races led to an [[Unggoy Rebellion]] in 2462. During this rebellion, the Unggoy proved to the rest of the Covenant that the Grunts are unsurprisingly strong in numbers and can be deadly when sufficiently motivated. During this rebellion, [[Balaho|the Unggoy homeworld]] was nearly [[Glassing|glassed]]. After the uprising's conclusion, as was their tradition, the Sangheili forgave the surviving Unggoy and allowed them to enter the [[Covenant Military]] as armed infantry units, rather than the totally unarmed cannon fodder as which they had previously served.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'' Pages 142, 153</ref>


Despite the low place they have in the Covenant Hierarchy, the true irony is that the Unggoy's entry into the Covenant has ensured their species' survival. Membership in the Covenant means that the Unggoy are no longer at risk of extinction during Balaho's two winters, as they now have access to sufficient supplies of food. Infant mortality has decreased to below fifty percent, and [[wikipedia:Geronticide|geronticide]] is no longer a necessity for survival. The average life expectancy for non-combatant Unggoy has doubled.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'' Page 143</ref>
Despite the low place they have in the Covenant Hierarchy, the true irony is that the Unggoy's entry into the Covenant has ensured their species' survival. Membership in the Covenant means that the Unggoy are no longer at risk of extinction during Balaho's two winters, as they now have access to sufficient supplies of food. Infant mortality has decreased to below fifty percent, and [[wikipedia:Geronticide|geronticide]] is no longer a necessity for survival. The average life expectancy for non-combatant Unggoy has doubled.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'' Page 143</ref>
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