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The Covenant military promotion is by merit. A Covenant soldier must succeed to advance. Success is often measured in scalps. A Covenant of "Admiral" or equivalent rank, may have personally slaughtered thousands of individuals to reach that status.<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/TopStory.aspx?story=covenanthierarchy</ref> | The Covenant military promotion is by merit. A Covenant soldier must succeed to advance. Success is often measured in scalps. A Covenant of "Admiral" or equivalent rank, may have personally slaughtered thousands of individuals to reach that status.<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/TopStory.aspx?story=covenanthierarchy</ref> | ||
Long ago, the Elites were at war with the [[Prophets]]. The Prophets, perhaps tiring of the war, shared with them the myth of the [[Great Journey]]. The Elites then became the bodyguards of the Prophets, who would search the galaxy for the [[Halos]], thus starting the Covenant. | Long ago, the Elites were at war with the [[Prophets]]. The Prophets, perhaps tiring of the war, shared with them the myth of the [[Great Journey]].<ref>[[Media:Prophets-Elites.ogg|Halo 2 dialogue]] - [[Prophet of Regret]]</ref> The Elites then became the bodyguards of the Prophets, who would search the galaxy for the [[Halos]], thus starting the Covenant. | ||
In many ways the Elites are much like humans. They communicate, become protective of their troops and become angry and vengeful if other Elites are killed. | In many ways the Elites are much like humans. They communicate, become protective of their troops and become angry and vengeful if other Elites are killed. | ||