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Three varieties of Sangheili harness.
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Sangheili harness refers to a wide variety of armor systems used by the Sangheili soldiers of the Covenant during its time and its splinter groups. The differences between harnesses depend on rank, function, or style. Some harnesses are used by Sangheili of many ranks, while others are more restricted.[1]

Though the combat harness is only one variant among many other Sangheili harnesses, the term "combat" is sometimes used off-handedly in a synecdochical manner when referring to other Sangheili harnesses, as the combat harness is the most basic, well-known, and widespread armor variant.[2][3]

Specifications

One type of techsuit used under the harness.

High-ranking Sangheili may choose between a standard or ornamental design.[4][5] Gold coloration is universally associated with field command authority.[6][7][8] The Sangheili harness is almost always equipped with energy shielding, with some variants featuring enhanced shields.[9] It also boosts the speed and strength of its user, though it remains less effective than the human-made MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.[10]

History

The Covenant Empire originally applied a fairly structured coding for both combat and ceremonial roles—with Sangheili-derived livery choices subsisting on the margin.[1] After the empire's collapse, the armor color coding loosened significantly.[8] In 2525, science lances were dispatched to the Chi Ceti system by the Prophet of Regret to study captured technology and equipment from the Damascus Testing Facility.[11] Their efforts were presumably unsuccessful, as the facility was held and continued to develop new MJOLNIR armor variants throughout the Human-Covenant War[12] and in the years that followed.[13]

Human design attempts

After the Human-Covenant War, the UNSC, ONI and various private corporations started developing a number of armor permutations based on Sangheili armor technology for the MJOLNIR (GEN2) platform. This was done either by cooperating with human-allied Sangheili—like those from the Swords of Sanghelios—, or by independent research, testing, and reverse-engineering, sometimes bordering on disrespect for safety protocols.

The ANUBIS-class helmet's enhanced sensor suite was developed in collaboration with Sangheili, though ONI security paranoia has slowed technology integration.[14] The COPPERHEAD's external appearance and heads-up display bear Sangheili features, though it was not built from Sangheili technology properly. This Mjolnir variant is for militarized anthropology, including xenoanthropology.[14] The FREEBOOTER's seamless nanofabricated armor panels hint at a Sangheili trade link. It is produced by Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme.[14] The VALKYRIE-class Mjolnir is fully compatible with all known human and Covenant flight systems alike.[14]

Sangheili-sourced high-tier nanolaminates and scanning elements make the Dauntless sensor grid and faceplate outrageously expensive even by Watershed Division standards.[14] The Saturnine VISR hardware is fully compatible with Sangheili combat harness power and data feeds, leading some to believe it is intended for export.[14]

The HELIOSKRILL was developed by a Sangheili artisan-armorer prodigy who managed to crack through the MJOLNIR platform thanks to her skill. This Mjolnir variant is produced by Kolaar Manufactorum. The name comes from a predatory creature from Sanghelios.[14]

Types

Political harnesses

Specialty harnesses

Religious order harnesses

Human designed harnesses

Gallery

  • Concept art of a Sangheili Minor's combat harness.

    Concept art of a Sangheili Minor's combat harness.

  • HR EliteCommando Concept.jpg

    Concept art of a cut Sangheili armor permutation bearing resemblance to the Commando harness.

  • Concept art of various cut designs for the Sangheili.

    Concept art of various cut designs for the Sangheili.

  • Early design for the Special Operations Sangheili.

    Early design for the Special Operations Sangheili.

  • Concept art of a Sangheili "nemesis".

    Concept art of a Sangheili "nemesis".

  • Concept art of a Sangheili "sword master".

    Concept art of a Sangheili "sword master".

  • The techsuit in Halo 4.

    The techsuit in Halo 4.

  • Atriox holding a spiked Sangheili helmet in Halo Wars 2.

    Atriox holding a spiked Sangheili helmet in Halo Wars 2.

  • Banished Sangheili wearing Storm-like harnesses in Halo Wars 2.

    Banished Sangheili wearing Storm-like harnesses in Halo Wars 2.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Clarity & Grace
  2. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, pages 56, 60
  3. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, pages 28, 48
  4. ^ a b c d Halo 2: Anniversary
  5. ^ a b c d e Halo: Reach
  6. ^ Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide, page 141
  7. ^ Halo: The Great Journey: The Art of Building Worlds, page 52
  8. ^ a b Halo Archive: Canon Fodder Thread GrimBrother One's comment
  9. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, pages 57, 60
  10. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 131: "The Elite Combat Harness is the standard armor used by the Sangheili in all Covenant conflicts. Similar to the Spartans' mark VI in that it boosts speed and strength while adding a personal energy shield, the armor is actually less advanced and can withstand less damage than a Spartan's armor."
  11. ^ Halo Wars, Timeline
  12. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 85
  13. ^ Halo 4 Infinity multiplayer trailer
  14. ^ a b c d e f g Halo 5: Guardians
  15. ^ a b c Halo 3
  16. ^ a b c d e f Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Fighting Words
  17. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 59
  18. ^ a b c Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
  19. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Marching On
  20. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 58
  21. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Brute Force
  22. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Fury's Road
  23. ^ Halo Waypoint: Hints and Heroes
  24. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 29, 48
  25. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 47
  26. ^ Halo 4
  27. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 57
  28. ^ Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe, page 135 (2011 edition)
  29. ^ Halo Waypoint: Arbiter Thel Vadam
  30. ^ Ultra-Combo.com: Arbiter’s Colors & Accessories
  31. ^ Halo: Fleet Battles
  32. ^ Halo 2: Anniversary: Terminals
  33. ^ Halo Wars 2, campaign level, A New Enemy
  34. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 95
  35. ^ Halo Waypoint: Covenant Honor Guard
  36. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, pages 27, 49
  37. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 56

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