Sangheili Honor Guardsman: Difference between revisions

Honor Guards defend the [[High Prophets]] and other high ranking officials, in the [[Covenant]] [[High Council]]. The highly ornate armor of the [[Honor Guard]], is a glowing red and orange colored combination of jutting spikes and designs indicates that the Honor Guard is not only meant for combat, but is also a great position of pride and honor. They are the most skilled of warriors and are hand-picked for the duty of protecting the [[High Prophets]], as well as members of the [[High Council]], from any danger. In addition, they also keep order during important meetings within the [[High Council]]. Although a great honor, it is seen by some [[Elites]] as a merely ceremonial duty and a way to silence those who perhaps see a little too clearly, in the [[Human-Covenant War]]. It is unknown how an [[Honor Guard]] ranks in comparison to the normal chain of leadership, but it is assumed they are equivalent to an [[Ultra Elite]], or slightly below the [[Arbiter (Rank)|Arbiter]]. It seems that wherever a [[High Prophet]] is present, the Honor Guard are as well. There could be as many as 300 Honor Guard Elites for each [[Prophet]], as the [[Step of Silence]] seems designed to hold 300 Honor Guards but only one [[Prophet]].<ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', page 339</ref> They are commanded by the more skilled [[Honor Guard Ultra]]s.