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Grunts are both the most common and lowest-placed caste of the Covenant, as the name implies. Despite their notable cowardice and ineptitude, they are quite dangerous in large numbers, which may have been why an [[Arbiter (Character)|Arbiter]] was needed to quell the [[Grunt Rebellion]]. They breathe a methane mixture and thus must wear a large tank on their back full of the methane to survive on other planets. They fight well on [[Shade|Plasma Turrets]] and use the [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|Plasma Pistol]] and [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]], sometimes wielding the [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|Fuel Rod Gun]] as well, though this may have been included simply for comedic purposes. In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', Grunts weilding Fuel Rod Guns exploded upon detonation. In addition, Grunts are known to be extremely deadly with the plasma pistol; capable of firing it | Grunts are both the most common and lowest-placed caste of the Covenant, as the name implies. Despite their notable cowardice and ineptitude, they are quite dangerous in large numbers, which may have been why an [[Arbiter (Character)|Arbiter]] was needed to quell the [[Grunt Rebellion]]. They breathe a methane mixture and thus must wear a large tank on their back full of the methane to survive on other planets. They fight well on [[Shade|Plasma Turrets]] and use the [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|Plasma Pistol]] and [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]], sometimes wielding the [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|Fuel Rod Gun]] as well, though this may have been included simply for comedic purposes. In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', Grunts weilding Fuel Rod Guns exploded upon detonation. In addition, Grunts are known to be extremely deadly with the plasma pistol; capable of firing it at speeds sometimes exceeding that of the Plasma Rifle. If their leader is killed, Grunts will run away or they may go Kamikaze by activating two [[Plasma Grenades]] (one on each hand) while charging at you and shouting random noises, and [[Heretic Grunt]]s will fearlessly charge the enemy when their leader is dead. Their discipline is dependent upon strong leadership and strength of numbers; however, when leaderless, they will present significantly less resistance, often cowering. They are called '''Unggoy''' in the Covenant language. Unggoy have a considerable amount of physical strength, enabling them to wield large weapons in the Covenant arsenal. Grunts are approximately 5 feet tall. They have learned many Human languages from intercepting transmissions between Human vessels, a fact that they apparently take great pride in. During the [[Covenant Civil War]] they, as well as the [[Hunters]], did not fully support either side, though most sided with the [[Elites]], remaining extremely loyal to their "savior", [[Thel 'Vadam|The Arbiter]]. Their speech is high and squeaky. They find nothing wrong with this, but most other races that have come in contact with them find it comical. | ||
====[[Huragok|Engineers]]==== | ====[[Huragok|Engineers]]==== |