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[[File:Ntho.jpg|159px|thumb|right|The Sangheili were originally the commanders of the Covenant Army.]] | [[File:Ntho.jpg|159px|thumb|right|The Sangheili were originally the commanders of the Covenant Army.]] | ||
The '''Covenant Army''' is a branch of the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant | The '''Covenant Army''' is a branch of the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Covenant military|military]] responsible for land-based operations. It is the primary invasion force, and houses the numerous [[Covenant Special Operations|Special Operations units]].<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=thesoundofsack '''Bungie.net''': The Tru7h About Co-Op in Halo 3]</ref> | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Function=== | ===Function=== | ||
The Covenant Army comprises of the majority of the Covenant's ground-based infantry and units, and is tasked with engaging the enemies of the Covenant in ground and air combat. They use a variety of equipment and weaponry. Primarily led by the Jiralhanae (and formerly by the Sangheili, including the former [[Arbiter | The Covenant Army comprises of the majority of the Covenant's ground-based infantry and units, and is tasked with engaging the enemies of the Covenant in ground and air combat. They use a variety of equipment and weaponry. Primarily led by the [[Jiralhanae]] (and formerly by the [[Sangheili]], including the former [[Arbiter]]s), the Army is comprised of most of the military-service races who act as infantry, or, in the case of Hunters, as demolitions experts and shock troops. | ||
Because [[San 'Shyuum]] do not hold military ranks, no San 'Shyuum is truly a "member" of the Army. Instead, they command its Jiralhanae leaders as either a religious or militaristic tactician, who follow their orders and accomplish their objectives. Huragok, as primarily non-combatants, are also exempt from the Army. | Because [[San 'Shyuum]] do not hold military ranks, no San 'Shyuum is truly a "member" of the Army. Instead, they command its Jiralhanae leaders as either a religious or militaristic tactician, who follow their orders and accomplish their objectives. Huragok, as primarily non-combatants, are also exempt from the Army. | ||
===Covenant Civil War=== | ===Covenant Civil War=== | ||
During the | During the [[Great Schism]], the Covenant military was violently divided between the [[Covenant Loyalists]], who continued to believe in the [[High Prophets]], and the [[Covenant Separatists]], who followed the [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]] against them. The Covenant Separatists crushed the Loyalists at the [[Battle of Installation 00]] with their human allies. | ||
==Species in the Covenant Army== | ==Species in the Covenant Army== | ||
;Pre | ;Pre-Schism | ||
*[[Unggoy]] | *[[Unggoy]] | ||
*[[Sangheili]] | *[[Sangheili]] | ||
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*[[Huragok]] | *[[Huragok]] | ||
;During and post | ;During and post-Schism | ||
*[[Unggoy]] | *[[Unggoy]] | ||
*[[Kig-yar]] | *[[Kig-yar]] | ||
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*[[Huragok]] | *[[Huragok]] | ||
==Known | ==Known units== | ||
*[[Dn'end Legion]] | *[[Dn'end Legion]] | ||
*[[E'Toro Warrior Crèche]] | *[[E'Toro Warrior Crèche]] | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:The Covenant]] | [[Category:The Covenant]] | ||
[[Category:Covenant Military Units| ]] | [[Category:Covenant Military Units| ]] | ||
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The Covenant Army is a branch of the Covenant military responsible for land-based operations. It is the primary invasion force, and houses the numerous Special Operations units.[1]
Overview
Function
The Covenant Army comprises of the majority of the Covenant's ground-based infantry and units, and is tasked with engaging the enemies of the Covenant in ground and air combat. They use a variety of equipment and weaponry. Primarily led by the Jiralhanae (and formerly by the Sangheili, including the former Arbiters), the Army is comprised of most of the military-service races who act as infantry, or, in the case of Hunters, as demolitions experts and shock troops.
Because San 'Shyuum do not hold military ranks, no San 'Shyuum is truly a "member" of the Army. Instead, they command its Jiralhanae leaders as either a religious or militaristic tactician, who follow their orders and accomplish their objectives. Huragok, as primarily non-combatants, are also exempt from the Army.
Covenant Civil War
During the Great Schism, the Covenant military was violently divided between the Covenant Loyalists, who continued to believe in the High Prophets, and the Covenant Separatists, who followed the Arbiter against them. The Covenant Separatists crushed the Loyalists at the Battle of Installation 00 with their human allies.
Species in the Covenant Army
- Pre-Schism
- During and post-Schism
