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{{Quote|The fighting started when a splinter sect of Covenant ignored the Ceasefire of 2552 and attacked UNSC forces. By the time the fighting was done... Well, it didn't end well for the UNSC and Covenant, either one.|[[Roland]]<ref name="Umbra">'''Halo: Spartan Assault''' - ''Operation A: Umbra''</ref>}}
{{Quote|The fighting started when a splinter sect of Covenant ignored the Ceasefire of 2552 and attacked UNSC forces. By the time the fighting was done... Well, it didn't end well for the UNSC and Covenant, either one.|[[Roland]]<ref name="Umbra">'''Halo: Spartan Assault''' - ''Operation A: Umbra''</ref>}}
Before the [[First Battle of Requiem]], cult leader [[Merg Vol]] led a fleet to the UNSC-controlled word of [[Draetheus V]] in order to gain control of the planet's moon, [[X50]], in actuality a powerful Forerunner superweapon with the capability to destroy planets.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKjakadAOic '''YouTube''': ''Halo: Spartan Assault - Debut Gameplay Reveal'']</ref> The battle saw significant losses on both sides and the planet Draetheus V itself nearly destroyed by Merg Vol's use of X50. The main hostilities concluded with Spartan [[Sarah Palmer]] killing Vol and sabotaging X50's main weapon, bringing the Covenant's quest to a halt. However, the Covenant remnant returned when a looping Forerunner code began emanating from X50.<ref>'''Halo: Spartan Assault''', ''[[Mission 26: Battle at the Arid Sea|Battle at the Arid Sea]]''</ref>  
Before the [[First Battle of Requiem]], cult leader [[Merg Vol]] led a fleet to the UNSC-controlled word of [[Draetheus V]] in order to gain control of the planet's moon, [[X50]], in actuality a powerful Forerunner superweapon with the capability to destroy planets.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKjakadAOic '''YouTube''': ''Halo: Spartan Assault - Debut Gameplay Reveal'']</ref> The battle saw significant losses on both sides and the planet Draetheus V itself nearly destroyed by Merg Vol's use of X50. The main hostilities concluded with Spartan [[Sarah Palmer]] killing Vol and sabotaging X50's main weapon, bringing the Covenant's quest to a halt. However, the Covenant returned when a looping Forerunner code began emanating from X50.<ref>'''Halo: Spartan Assault''', ''[[Mission 26: Battle at the Arid Sea|Battle at the Arid Sea]]''</ref>  


== Military structure ==
== Military structure ==
As in the Covenant hegemony's prime, the Sangheili serve as the remnant's military leadership caste. The [[Unggoy]] still serve as cannon fodder.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/05/09/The-Halo-Bulletin-5912.aspx ''The Halo Bulletin - 5.9.12'']</ref> Likewise, the [[Kig-Yar]], (at least the Jackals), are still deployed as snipers and light infantry. During the Battle of Draetheus V the Covenant employed [[Yanme'e]] and [[Jiralhanae]] infantry.
As in the Covenant hegemony's prime, the Sangheili serve as this group's military leadership caste. The [[Unggoy]] still serve as cannon fodder.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/05/09/The-Halo-Bulletin-5912.aspx ''The Halo Bulletin - 5.9.12'']</ref> Likewise, the [[Kig-Yar]], (at least the Jackals), are still deployed as snipers and light infantry. Unlike [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]], this group also employs [[Yanme'e]] and [[Jiralhanae]] infantry.


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=== Notable individuals ===
=== Notable individuals ===
*[[Merg Vol]] - De facto leader of Covenant forces during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]].
*[[Merg Vol]] - Leader of Covenant forces during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]].
*[[Parg Vol]] - Commander of Covenant ground forces.
*[[Parg Vol]] - Commander of Covenant ground forces.


==Military assets==
==Military assets==
Merg Vol's Covenant utilized much of the same equipment that the original Covenant used. Most ground troops utilized the [[Type-25 plasma pistol]] and [[Type-51 plasma repeater]]. Higher ranking members of the group used the [[Type-33 Needler]] and [[Type-52 focus rifle]]. Jiralhanae within the faction regularly used [[Type-25 Brute Shot]]s and [[Type-2 gravity hammer]]s. [[Type-32 Ghost]]s and [[Type-26 Wraith]]s made up the majority of the faction's ground vehicles with [[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Wraith]]s serving as anti-aircraft artillery. The faction also made use of the [[Type-38 Tyrant]] and [[Mega turret]]. Like the original Covenant the [[Type-26 Banshee]] remained as the man aircraft of the faction. Both [[Type-25 Spirit]]s and [[Type-52 Phantom]]s were used as troop transports with at least one [[Phantom gunboat]] being used as the personal transport of Parg Vol. The faction's fleet was composed of at least four {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s and five {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s.
Merg Vol's Covenant utilized much of the same equipment that the original Covenant used. Most ground troops utilized the [[Type-25 plasma pistol]] and [[Type-51 plasma repeater]]. Higher ranking members of the group used the [[Type-33 Needler]] and [[Type-52 focus rifle]]. Jiralhanae within the faction regularly used [[Type-25 Brute Shot]]s and [[Type-2 gravity hammer]]s. [[Type-32 Ghost]]s and [[Type-26 Wraith]]s made up the majority of the faction's ground vehicles with [[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Wraith]]s serving as anti-aircraft artillery. The faction also made use of the [[Type-38 Tyrant]] and [[mega turret]]. Like the original Covenant the [[Type-26 Banshee]] remained as the man aircraft of the faction. Both [[Type-25 Spirit]]s and [[Type-52 Phantom]]s were used as troop transports with at least one [[Phantom gunboat]] being used as the personal transport of Parg Vol. The faction's fleet was composed of at least four {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s and five {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

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Merg Vol's Covenant
HSA Covenant remnant fleet in DraetheusV.jpg
Societal overview

Official language(s):

Sangheili language serves as lingua franca; various languages spoken by different races.[1]

Official religion(s):

Worship of the Forerunners and their technology

Official script(s):

Forerunner glyph-based system

Historical overview

Formation:

Founded after the end of the Human-Covenant War

Fragmentation:

April 2553 - July 2557

 

This remnant faction was one of the several splinter groups of the former Covenant who continue to worship the Forerunners and oppose the UNSC in the wake of the Human-Covenant War, the Great Schism, and the disappearance of the San 'Shyuum. The faction was led by Merg Vol.

History

Draetheus V

Main article: Battle of Draetheus V

"The fighting started when a splinter sect of Covenant ignored the Ceasefire of 2552 and attacked UNSC forces. By the time the fighting was done... Well, it didn't end well for the UNSC and Covenant, either one."
— Roland[2]

Before the First Battle of Requiem, cult leader Merg Vol led a fleet to the UNSC-controlled word of Draetheus V in order to gain control of the planet's moon, X50, in actuality a powerful Forerunner superweapon with the capability to destroy planets.[3] The battle saw significant losses on both sides and the planet Draetheus V itself nearly destroyed by Merg Vol's use of X50. The main hostilities concluded with Spartan Sarah Palmer killing Vol and sabotaging X50's main weapon, bringing the Covenant's quest to a halt. However, the Covenant returned when a looping Forerunner code began emanating from X50.[4]

Military structure

As in the Covenant hegemony's prime, the Sangheili serve as this group's military leadership caste. The Unggoy still serve as cannon fodder.[5] Likewise, the Kig-Yar, (at least the Jackals), are still deployed as snipers and light infantry. Unlike Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction, this group also employs Yanme'e and Jiralhanae infantry.

Classes Sangheili Unggoy Kig-Yar Yanme'e Jiralhanae
Ranks and type classes
Standard ranks Minor
Major 		Minor Minor Minor
Specialized troops Stealth Jumper
Leaders Zealot Chieftain
Titles
Ratings Field Master
Shipmaster

Notable individuals

Military assets

Merg Vol's Covenant utilized much of the same equipment that the original Covenant used. Most ground troops utilized the Type-25 plasma pistol and Type-51 plasma repeater. Higher ranking members of the group used the Type-33 Needler and Type-52 focus rifle. Jiralhanae within the faction regularly used Type-25 Brute Shots and Type-2 gravity hammers. Type-32 Ghosts and Type-26 Wraiths made up the majority of the faction's ground vehicles with Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Wraiths serving as anti-aircraft artillery. The faction also made use of the Type-38 Tyrant and mega turret. Like the original Covenant the Type-26 Banshee remained as the man aircraft of the faction. Both Type-25 Spirits and Type-52 Phantoms were used as troop transports with at least one Phantom gunboat being used as the personal transport of Parg Vol. The faction's fleet was composed of at least four CAS-class assault carriers and five CCS-class battlecruisers.

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
  2. ^ Halo: Spartan Assault - Operation A: Umbra
  3. ^ YouTube: Halo: Spartan Assault - Debut Gameplay Reveal
  4. ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, Battle at the Arid Sea
  5. ^ The Halo Bulletin - 5.9.12

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