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The [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] uses Skirmishers as close-range combatants, attacking in packs and using flanking tactics (as opposed to Jackals, who are often used as defensive and [[Kig-Yar Sniper|long range combatants and assassins]]). Physically, they seem to be similar to regular Jackals, though their head shape appears to be more avian than their cousins; their skin tone is noticeably darker and not yellowish. They also run much faster than Jackals and can jump incredible heights. They have a spherical, somewhat pinkish-yellow, crocidilian eye, as well. This makes them seem more vicious than Jackals.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63_LHQoVyxU&feature=player_embedded#! '''YouTube''': Halo: Reach - 5 Minute Firefight]</ref> | The [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] uses Skirmishers as close-range combatants, attacking in packs and using flanking tactics (as opposed to Jackals, who are often used as defensive and [[Kig-Yar Sniper|long range combatants and assassins]]). Physically, they seem to be similar to regular Jackals, though their head shape appears to be more avian than their cousins; their skin tone is noticeably darker and not yellowish. They also run much faster than Jackals and can jump incredible heights. They have a spherical, somewhat pinkish-yellow, crocidilian eye, as well. This makes them seem more vicious than Jackals.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63_LHQoVyxU&feature=player_embedded#! '''YouTube''': Halo: Reach - 5 Minute Firefight]</ref> | ||
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*There are actually black Jackals similar in appearance to Skirmishers in Halo: Combat Evolved which also adorned headgear similar to that in Halo 3 and Reach. | *There are actually black Jackals similar in appearance to Skirmishers in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' which also adorned headgear similar to that in ''Halo 3'' and ''Reach''. | ||
*The Skirmisher makes its first appearance in the game ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | *The Skirmisher makes its first appearance in the game ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | ||
*Skirmishers bear a notable physical resemblance to the dromaeosaurs and velociraptor. | *Skirmishers bear a notable physical resemblance to the dromaeosaurs and velociraptor. | ||
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File:ReachConcept Skirmisher.png|Concept art of a Skirmisher. | File:ReachConcept Skirmisher.png|Concept art of a Skirmisher. | ||
File:ReachConcept SkirmisherVariant.jpg|A Skirmisher study. | File:ReachConcept SkirmisherVariant.jpg|A Skirmisher study. | ||
File:Skirmisher - Closeup.png|An alpha build of a Skirmisher's face. | File:Skirmisher - Closeup.png|An alpha build render of a Skirmisher's face. | ||
File:HaloReach - Screenshot 03.jpg|An alpha build of ''Reach'', showcasing a lance of Skirmishers in battle during the Fall of Reach. | File:HaloReach - Screenshot 03.jpg|An alpha build of ''Reach'', showcasing a lance of Skirmishers in battle during the Fall of Reach. | ||
File:Reach E310 Firefight Waterfront02.jpg|A green Skirmisher in Firefight. | File:Reach E310 Firefight Waterfront02.jpg|A green Skirmisher in Firefight. | ||
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The Skirmishers are a specialized group of Kig-yar in the Covenant ground forces.[1]
Description
Skirmishers are of the same species as the more common, lightly built Jackals, but they are much faster and stronger than ordinary Kig-yar, and sport manes of feathers rather than quills. Skirmishers serve as Covenant shock troops, while the more lightly built Jackals see deployment as dedicated ranger or sniper units. In engagements prior to 2530, mixed units were more common; however, this changed toward the end of the Human-Covenant War.[1]
The Covenant uses Skirmishers as close-range combatants, attacking in packs and using flanking tactics (as opposed to Jackals, who are often used as defensive and long range combatants and assassins). Physically, they seem to be similar to regular Jackals, though their head shape appears to be more avian than their cousins; their skin tone is noticeably darker and not yellowish. They also run much faster than Jackals and can jump incredible heights. They have a spherical, somewhat pinkish-yellow, crocidilian eye, as well. This makes them seem more vicious than Jackals.[2]
Rank structure
- Skirmisher Minor[3]
- Skirmisher Major[3]
- Skirmisher Murmillo[3]
- Skirmisher Commando[3]
- Skirmisher Champion[3]
Trivia
- There are actually black Jackals similar in appearance to Skirmishers in Halo: Combat Evolved which also adorned headgear similar to that in Halo 3 and Reach.
- The Skirmisher makes its first appearance in the game Halo: Reach.
- Skirmishers bear a notable physical resemblance to the dromaeosaurs and velociraptor.
- Occasionally, Skirmishers will deploy holograms to distract the player.
- Because Skirmishers were created for Halo: Reach, they have never been witnessed or mentioned in the games or novels which take place after the events of Reach. Bungie has suggested that the warrior Skirmishers were wiped out during the Fall of Reach.[4][5]
Gallery
- ReachConcept Skirmisher.png
Concept art of a Skirmisher.
- ReachConcept SkirmisherVariant.jpg
A Skirmisher study.
An alpha build render of a Skirmisher's face.
An alpha build of Reach, showcasing a lance of Skirmishers in battle during the Fall of Reach.
A green Skirmisher in Firefight.
A Skirmisher Champion with two point-defense gauntlet.
List of appearances
- Halo: Reach (First appearance)
