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'''Field Marshal''' is a very high [[Sangheili]] rank in the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|military]].<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 57''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Reach''' - ''The Armory''</ref> Field Marshals are part of the [[Zealot]]-class infantry subset,<ref name="enc">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia|Halo Encyclopedia (2011)]]''', ''page 135''</ref> and as such serve under the authority of the [[Ministry of Fervent Intercession]], unlike most [[Covenant military]] forces who report to the [[Ministry of Resolution]].<ref name="EVG"/>
'''Field Marshal''' is a very high [[Sangheili]] rank within the [[Zealot]] order.<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 57''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Reach''' - ''The Armory''</ref> As Zealots, <ref name="enc">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia|Halo Encyclopedia (2011)]]''', ''page 135''</ref> Field Marshals formerly served under the authority of the [[Ministry of Fervent Intercession]], unlike most [[Covenant military]] forces who reported to the [[Ministry of Resolution]].<ref name="EVG"/>


==Designation==
==Designation==
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Field Marshals command large-scale ground forces in widespread field operations, such as in full-scale planetary invasions. Field Marshals outrank [[Sangheili General|Generals]], who are in command of specific groups of infantry; in some cases, a General may report directly to his Field Marshal.<ref name="EVG"/> Field Marshals command ultimate authority on the battlefield, reporting directly to their [[Covenant fleet|fleet]]'s [[Supreme Commander]].<ref name="enc"/> Despite their important command position, they are frequently present on the front lines in areas of importance and directing operations from there, rather than from fortified positions or spacecraft.
Field Marshals command large-scale ground forces in widespread field operations, such as in full-scale planetary invasions. Field Marshals outrank [[Sangheili General|Generals]], who are in command of specific groups of infantry; in some cases, a General may report directly to his Field Marshal.<ref name="EVG"/> Field Marshals command ultimate authority on the battlefield, reporting directly to their [[Covenant fleet|fleet]]'s [[Supreme Commander]].<ref name="enc"/> Despite their important command position, they are frequently present on the front lines in areas of importance and directing operations from there, rather than from fortified positions or spacecraft.


Some Field Marshals lead small strike teams comprised of [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealots]] for operations that require both skill and precision. These operations are generally intended to search for and retrieve artifacts of value to their [[Covenant religion|religion]], or to eliminate targets to turn the tide of battles.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Winter Contingency (level)|Winter Contingency]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 60''</ref>
Some Field Marshals lead small strike teams composed of lower-ranking Zealots for operations that require both skill and precision. These operations are generally intended to search for and retrieve artifacts of value to their [[Covenant religion|religion]], or to eliminate targets to turn the tide of battles.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Winter Contingency (level)|Winter Contingency]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 60''</ref>


===Appearance===
===Appearance===
The Sangheili Field Marshal's armor design is similar to that of most other Sangheili warriors. For example, the armor appears to be a combination of the Zealot's and the Sangheili General's in terms of aesthetics and overall design. The helmet is nearly identical to the Zealot helmet, save for two spike-like protrusions at the top of the helmet. The core body piece of the armor is identical to the Zealot armor. The shoulder pauldrons are almost identical in structure and shape to the General's, although the ornamentation is blue rather than yellow. The Field Marshal's armor has tones and hues of dark violets and blues. Overall, the Field Marshal's battle attire is less ceremonial and designed for optimum efficiency in battle, while still emulating the traditionally sleek battle armor worn by the Sangheili throughout the [[History of the Covenant|Ages]].
The Sangheili Field Marshal's armor design is similar to that of most other Sangheili warriors. For example, the armor resembles a combination of the Zealot's and the Sangheili General's. The helmet is nearly identical to the Zealot helmet, save for two spike-like protrusions at the top of the helmet. The core body piece of the armor is identical to the Zealot armor. The shoulder pauldrons are almost identical in structure and shape to the General's, although the ornamentation is blue rather than yellow. The Field Marshal's armor has tones and hues of dark violets and blues.


==In-game information==
==In-game information==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In ''Halo: Reach'''s Armory, the name of this rank is misspelled "Field Marshall". "Marshall" is a proper noun, typically used as a surname or as a masculine given name.<ref>[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/field+marshal '''Dictionary.com''': ''field marshal'']</ref><ref>[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Marshall '''Dictionary.com''': ''Marshall'']</ref>
*In ''Halo: Reach'''s Armory, the name of this rank is misspelled "Field Marshall". "Marshall" is a proper noun, typically used as a surname or as a masculine given name.<ref>[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/field+marshal '''Dictionary.com''': ''field marshal'']</ref><ref>[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Marshall '''Dictionary.com''': ''Marshall'']</ref>
*While only one Field Marshal is fought in-game during ''Halo: Reach'''s campaign, several sightings occur. The first Field Marshal is seen during a cutscene in ''[[Winter Contingency (level)|Winter Contingency]]'', though he escapes. Another Field Marshal is seen in the level ''[[New Alexandria (level)|New Alexandria]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s final cutscene, killing [[Kat-B320]] from a Phantom. The only in-game Field Marshal encounter is at the end of the level ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]'', trying to prevent [[SPARTAN-B312]] from manning the [[Mark 2488 Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|Onager]]. The last Field Marshal is partly offscreen during ''[[Lone Wolf]]'', igniting its energy sword.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNLsMXNLdsc '''YouTube:''' ''Halo Reach - Noble Sixes Real Face'']</ref> It is likely that most of these are the same individual.
*While only one Field Marshal is fought in-game during ''Halo: Reach'''s campaign, several sightings occur. The first Field Marshal is seen during a cutscene in ''[[Winter Contingency (level)|Winter Contingency]]'', though he escapes. Another Field Marshal is seen in the level ''[[New Alexandria (level)|New Alexandria]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s final cutscene, killing [[Kat-B320]] from a Phantom. The only in-game Field Marshal encounter is at the end of the level ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]'', trying to prevent [[SPARTAN-B312]] from manning the [[Mark 2488 Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|Onager]]. The last Field Marshal is partly offscreen during ''[[Lone Wolf]]'', igniting his energy sword.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNLsMXNLdsc '''YouTube:''' ''Halo Reach - Noble Sixes Real Face'']</ref> It is likely that most of these are the same individual.
*The Field Marshal is one of two enemies in ''Reach'' capable of switching weapons. When fought from a distance it will use a fuel rod cannon; when fought at close quarters it will use an energy sword. The other is the Zealot fought in [[Tip of the Spear]].
*The Field Marshal is one of two enemies in ''Reach'' capable of switching weapons. When fought from a distance he will use a fuel rod cannon; when fought at close quarters he will use an energy sword. The other is the Zealot fought in [[Tip of the Spear]].
*In ''Halo: Reach'', the Field Marshal and Zealots are the only Sangheili classes that cannot be fought in [[Firefight]].
*In ''Halo: Reach'', the Field Marshal and Zealots are the only Sangheili classes that cannot be fought in [[Firefight]].
*The armor of a Sangheili Field Marshal is available as an [[Armor Permutations (Halo: Reach)|armor permutation]] for Sangheili players who have reached the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in ''Halo: Reach''. It is the last armor permutation an Elite character can receive.
*The armor of a Sangheili Field Marshal is available as an [[Armor Permutations (Halo: Reach)|armor permutation]] for Sangheili players who have reached the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in ''Halo: Reach''. It is the last armor permutation an Elite character can receive.
*A humorous tweet by [[Jeff Easterling]] joked that the Field Marshal that assassinated members of [[NOBLE Team]] is named Bob.<ref>[https://twitter.com/tyz_12/status/592951730956070912 '''Twitter''']</ref>
*A humorous tweet by [[Jeff Easterling]] joked that the Field Marshal who killed [[Kat-B320]] and [[Emile-A239]] is named Bob.<ref>[https://twitter.com/tyz_12/status/592951730956070912 '''Twitter''']</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Revision as of 07:54, May 1, 2016

Sangheili Field Marshal
HReach - Sangheili Field Marshall.png

Function:

Field operations command

Species:

Sangheili

Affiliation:

Covenant

Ministry:

Ministry of Fervent Intercession

Other role(s):

  • Command of full-scale ground operations
  • Command of special forces strike teams (atypical)
 

"With this sacrament of blood we journey into the Divine Beyond."
— Sangheili Field Marshal's mantra.

Field Marshal is a very high Sangheili rank within the Zealot order.[1][2] As Zealots, [3] Field Marshals formerly served under the authority of the Ministry of Fervent Intercession, unlike most Covenant military forces who reported to the Ministry of Resolution.[1]

Designation

Role

Field Marshals command large-scale ground forces in widespread field operations, such as in full-scale planetary invasions. Field Marshals outrank Generals, who are in command of specific groups of infantry; in some cases, a General may report directly to his Field Marshal.[1] Field Marshals command ultimate authority on the battlefield, reporting directly to their fleet's Supreme Commander.[3] Despite their important command position, they are frequently present on the front lines in areas of importance and directing operations from there, rather than from fortified positions or spacecraft.

Some Field Marshals lead small strike teams composed of lower-ranking Zealots for operations that require both skill and precision. These operations are generally intended to search for and retrieve artifacts of value to their religion, or to eliminate targets to turn the tide of battles.[4][5]

Appearance

The Sangheili Field Marshal's armor design is similar to that of most other Sangheili warriors. For example, the armor resembles a combination of the Zealot's and the Sangheili General's. The helmet is nearly identical to the Zealot helmet, save for two spike-like protrusions at the top of the helmet. The core body piece of the armor is identical to the Zealot armor. The shoulder pauldrons are almost identical in structure and shape to the General's, although the ornamentation is blue rather than yellow. The Field Marshal's armor has tones and hues of dark violets and blues.

In-game information

Halo: Reach

  • Unlock: Achieve Lt. Colonel.
  • Description: "With this sacrament of blood we journey into the Divine Beyond."

Trivia

  • In Halo: Reach's Armory, the name of this rank is misspelled "Field Marshall". "Marshall" is a proper noun, typically used as a surname or as a masculine given name.[6][7]
  • While only one Field Marshal is fought in-game during Halo: Reach's campaign, several sightings occur. The first Field Marshal is seen during a cutscene in Winter Contingency, though he escapes. Another Field Marshal is seen in the level New Alexandria's final cutscene, killing Kat-B320 from a Phantom. The only in-game Field Marshal encounter is at the end of the level The Pillar of Autumn, trying to prevent SPARTAN-B312 from manning the Onager. The last Field Marshal is partly offscreen during Lone Wolf, igniting his energy sword.[8] It is likely that most of these are the same individual.
  • The Field Marshal is one of two enemies in Reach capable of switching weapons. When fought from a distance he will use a fuel rod cannon; when fought at close quarters he will use an energy sword. The other is the Zealot fought in Tip of the Spear.
  • In Halo: Reach, the Field Marshal and Zealots are the only Sangheili classes that cannot be fought in Firefight.
  • The armor of a Sangheili Field Marshal is available as an armor permutation for Sangheili players who have reached the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in Halo: Reach. It is the last armor permutation an Elite character can receive.
  • A humorous tweet by Jeff Easterling joked that the Field Marshal who killed Kat-B320 and Emile-A239 is named Bob.[9]

Gallery

  • Close-up of a Field Marshal.

    Close-up of a Field Marshal.

  • A Field Marshal in combat with Noble Team, accompanied by a Zealot.

    A Field Marshal in combat with Noble Team, accompanied by a Zealot.

  • Noble Team in an encounter with a Field Marshal.

    Noble Team in an encounter with a Field Marshal.

  • A Field Marshal firing a fuel rod gun.

    A Field Marshal firing a fuel rod gun.

  • A Field Marshal taking aim.

    A Field Marshal taking aim.

  • A Field Marshal throwing a plasma grenade.

    A Field Marshal throwing a plasma grenade.

  • A BOB Field Marshal in combat at ONI Sword Base.

    A BOB Field Marshal in combat at ONI Sword Base.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 57
  2. ^ Halo: Reach - The Armory
  3. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2011), page 135
  4. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level Winter Contingency
  5. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 60
  6. ^ Dictionary.com: field marshal
  7. ^ Dictionary.com: Marshall
  8. ^ YouTube: Halo Reach - Noble Sixes Real Face
  9. ^ Twitter

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