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This '''remnant faction''' was one of the several [[Covenant remnants|splinter groups]] of the former [[Covenant]] who | This '''remnant faction''' was one of the several [[Covenant remnants|splinter groups]] of the former [[Covenant]] who continued to worship the [[Forerunner]]s and oppose the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] in the wake of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[Great Schism]], and the disappearance of the [[San 'Shyuum]]. The group was led by [[Merg Vol]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Draetheus V=== | ===Draetheus V=== | ||
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{{Main|Battle of Draetheus V}} | {{Main|Battle of Draetheus V}} | ||
{{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>}} | ||
At some point between [[2553#April|April 2553]] and [[2557#July|July 2557]], 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 Draetheus V was nearly destroyed by Vol's firing 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> | |||
===Dissolution=== | ===Dissolution=== | ||
After the Battle of Draetheus V this faction was dissolved, and one of its survivor members, [[Parg Vol]], joined the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|faction]] led by [[Jul 'Mdama]]. | After the Battle of Draetheus V this faction was dissolved, and one of its survivor members, [[Parg Vol]], joined the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|faction]] led by [[Jul 'Mdama]]. | ||
== Military structure == | ==Military structure== | ||
As in the Covenant hegemony's prime, the Sangheili | As in the Covenant hegemony's prime, the Sangheili served as this group's military leadership caste. The [[Unggoy]] likewise continued to 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> The [[Kig-Yar]], (at least the Jackals), were deployed as snipers and light infantry. Unlike [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]], this group also employed [[Jiralhanae]] and [[Yanme'e]] infantry. The group also have employed [[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]], though it is unclear whether this was so.<ref group="note">Although a Hunter is depicted on ''Halo: Spartan Assault''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s cover art, none are encountered in gameplay. It is thus ambiguous whether Merg Vol's Covenant utilized Hunters.</ref> | ||
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=== Notable individuals === | ===Notable individuals=== | ||
*[[Merg Vol]] - | *[[Merg Vol]] - The faction's religious and military leader; killed during the Battle of Draetheus V | ||
*[[Parg Vol]] - Commander of | *[[Parg Vol]] - Commander of the faction's ground forces; later became a freelance assassin and arms dealer before joining [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 29''</ref> | ||
==Military assets== | ==Military assets== | ||
Merg Vol's Covenant utilized much of the same equipment that the original Covenant used. Most | Merg Vol's Covenant utilized much of the same equipment that the original Covenant used. Most [[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-Yar]] used the [[Type-25 plasma pistol]], while [[Sangheili]] personnel were typically armed with the [[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 Parg Vol's personal transport. The faction's fleet was composed of at least four {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s and five {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s. | ||
Most members of Merg Vol's Covenant (regardless of species) wore armor that saw common use during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. However, Vol himself wore a variant of the [[Sangheili Zealot#Hesduros-inspired design|Zealot combat harness]] common to Zealots from [[Hesduros]], which is ubiquitous in Jul 'Mdama's Covenant. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Operation C.png|[[Merg Vol]] activating [[X50]] | File:Operation C.png|[[Merg Vol]] activating [[X50]] | ||
File:HSA-SpartanEdwardDavis-LastFight.jpg|Spartan [[Edward Davis]] | File:HSA-SpartanEdwardDavis-LastFight.jpg|Spartan [[Edward Davis]] surrounded by Vol's forces | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' {{1st}} | ||
==Note== | |||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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| Societal overview | |
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Official language(s): |
Sangheili language serves as lingua franca; various languages spoken by different races.[1] |
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Official religion(s): |
Worship of the Forerunners and their technology |
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Official script(s): |
Forerunner glyph-based system |
| Historical overview | |
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Formation: |
Founded after the end of the Human-Covenant War |
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Fragmentation: |
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This remnant faction was one of the several splinter groups of the former Covenant who continued 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 group was led by Merg Vol.
History
Draetheus V
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- 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]
At some point between April 2553 and July 2557, 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 Draetheus V was nearly destroyed by Vol's firing 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]
Dissolution
After the Battle of Draetheus V this faction was dissolved, and one of its survivor members, Parg Vol, joined the faction led by Jul 'Mdama.
Military structure
As in the Covenant hegemony's prime, the Sangheili served as this group's military leadership caste. The Unggoy likewise continued to serve as cannon fodder.[5] The Kig-Yar, (at least the Jackals), were deployed as snipers and light infantry. Unlike Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction, this group also employed Jiralhanae and Yanme'e infantry. The group also have employed Hunters, though it is unclear whether this was so.[note 1]
| Classes | Sangheili | Unggoy | Kig-Yar | Yanme'e | Jiralhanae | ||
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| Ranks and type classes | |||||||
| Standard ranks | Minor Major |
Minor | Minor | Minor | |||
| Specialized troops | Stealth | Jumper | |||||
| Leaders | Zealot | Chieftain | |||||
Notable individuals
- Merg Vol - The faction's religious and military leader; killed during the Battle of Draetheus V
- Parg Vol - Commander of the faction's ground forces; later became a freelance assassin and arms dealer before joining Jul 'Mdama's Covenant[6]
Military assets
Merg Vol's Covenant utilized much of the same equipment that the original Covenant used. Most Unggoy and Kig-Yar used the Type-25 plasma pistol, while Sangheili personnel were typically armed with the 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 Parg Vol's personal transport. The faction's fleet was composed of at least four CAS-class assault carriers and five CCS-class battlecruisers.
Most members of Merg Vol's Covenant (regardless of species) wore armor that saw common use during the Human-Covenant War. However, Vol himself wore a variant of the Zealot combat harness common to Zealots from Hesduros, which is ubiquitous in Jul 'Mdama's Covenant.
Gallery
- This section needs expansion. You can help Halopedia by expanding it.
- HSA-SpartanEdwardDavis-LastFight.jpg
Spartan Edward Davis surrounded by Vol's forces
List of appearances
- Halo: Spartan Assault (First appearance)
Note
- ^ Although a Hunter is depicted on Halo: Spartan Assault's cover art, none are encountered in gameplay. It is thus ambiguous whether Merg Vol's Covenant utilized Hunters.
Sources
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
- ^ Halo: Spartan Assault - Operation A: Umbra
- ^ YouTube: Halo: Spartan Assault - Debut Gameplay Reveal
- ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, Battle at the Arid Sea
- ^ The Halo Bulletin - 5.9.12
- ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 29
