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*In Halo 3, some elites can be seen meleeing while dual-wielding [[Plasma Rifles]].
*In Halo 3, some elites can be seen meleeing while dual-wielding [[Plasma Rifles]].
*Elites are similar to ancient Egyptians in the way that they put great faith in entitlements and names.
*Elites are similar to ancient Egyptians in the way that they put great faith in entitlements and names.
*The Elites' overall composition and anatomy is probably inspired by the Predator and Aliens movies. They share the Aliens' head profile as well as the Predator's mandible framework and warrior society.
*The elites' overall composition and anatomy is probably inspired by the Predator and Aliens movies. They share the Aliens' head profile as well as the Predator's mandible framework and warrior society.
*There are no Zealots in the Halo 3 campaign, but you can still create your profile in gold armour.
*There are no Zealots in the Halo 3 campaign, but you can still create your profile in gold armour.
*It is of note that, although Bungie claims that Halo 3 armor perms have no effect on gameplay, that the Elite's hunched combat stance makes it more difficult to score headshots on them than Spartans, whose heads go up and are clearly distinct from the rest of their body, even from afar. Although this is unconfirmed, it does have a fair amount of effect on gametypes such as Team SWAT, where quick headshots are important.
*It is of note that, although Bungie claims that Halo 3 armor perms have no effect on gameplay, that the Elite's hunched combat stance makes it more difficult to score headshots on them than Spartans, whose heads go up and are clearly distinct from the rest of their body, even from afar. Although this is unconfirmed, it does have a fair amount of effect on gametypes such as Team SWAT, where quick headshots are important.