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== Rank == | == Rank == | ||
Sangheili Honor Guardsman are the most skilled of warriors and are hand-picked for the duty of protecting the [[High Prophets]] and other high ranking officials in the [[Covenant]] [[High Council]]. The highly ornate armor of the [[Honor Guard of the Covenant|Honor Guard]] is a glowing red and orange colored combination of jutting spikes and pauldrons, indicating that the Honor Guard is not only meant for combat, but is also a great position of pride and honor. | |||
If anyone pulls out a weapon in the presence of a Hierarch, the Honor Guard's immediate response is to defend the Prophet; meaning eliminating the threat. This can be seen slightly when the Arbiter [[Ripa 'Moramee]] ignites his [[Energy Sword]]s in front of the [[Prophet of Regret]], and also when [[Zhar (Sangheili)|Zhar]] attempts to kill Truth.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'''</ref> 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]]. | If anyone pulls out a weapon in the presence of a Hierarch, the Honor Guard's immediate response is to defend the Prophet; meaning eliminating the threat. This can be seen slightly when the Arbiter [[Ripa 'Moramee]] ignites his [[Energy Sword]]s in front of the [[Prophet of Regret]], and also when [[Zhar (Sangheili)|Zhar]] attempts to kill Truth.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'''</ref> 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]]. | ||
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== Combat == | == Combat == | ||
Honor Guard Elites' armor could take as much damage as that of a [[Major Elite]]. They carry ceremonial pikes, but in combat they often make use of [[Energy Sword]]s, [[Plasma Rifle | Honor Guard Elites' armor could take as much damage as that of a [[Major Elite]]. They carry ceremonial pikes, but in combat they often make use of [[Energy Sword]]s, [[Plasma Rifle]]s, or [[Carbine]]s. They seem to [[Dual Wielding|dual wield]] plasma rifles more often than other Elite types. More wary and agile than the [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Brute Honor Guards]], their speed and quick reflexes with the [[Energy Sword]] paired with their skill with the [[Plasma Rifles]]'s rapid fire made them quite formidable foes. | ||
Although their armor was removed from them during the Changing of the Guard, it seems several of the [[Elites]] were able to regain their armor from fallen enemies, as they wear them during the start of the [[Covenant Civil War]] on ''[[High Charity]]''. | Although their armor was removed from them during the Changing of the Guard, it seems several of the [[Elites]] were able to regain their armor from fallen enemies, as they wear them during the start of the [[Covenant Civil War]] on ''[[High Charity]]''. | ||
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===Halo Wars=== | ===Halo Wars=== | ||
{{Quote|Protect the [[Prophet of Regret|Hierarch!]]|Honor Guard Elite}} | {{Quote|Protect the [[Prophet of Regret|Hierarch!]]|Honor Guard Elite}} | ||
In ''[[Halo Wars]]'' they appear as a special forces unit, however, they are only available if the [[High Prophet of Regret|Prophet]] is the leader unit. Armed with [[Energy Sword | In ''[[Halo Wars]]'' they appear as a special forces unit, however, they are only available if the [[High Prophet of Regret|Prophet]] is the leader unit. Armed with [[Energy Sword]]s, they are extremely effective against infantry and light vehicles like [[Warthog]]s and [[Wolverine]]s, but are vulnerable to heavy vehicles and useless against air units. A good strategy would be to put Honor Guards with some [[Hunters]] and [[Grunt|Grunt Squads]] for anti-vehicle and anti-air, respectively. | ||
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*''{{Levelname|The Heretic}}'' - (cinematic only) When [[Thel 'Vadamee]] was questioned, there were many Honor Guards guarding the Hierarchs inside the [[Council Chamber]]. | *''{{Levelname|The Heretic}}'' - (cinematic only) When [[Thel 'Vadamee]] was questioned, there were many Honor Guards guarding the Hierarchs inside the [[Council Chamber]]. | ||
*''{{Levelname|The Arbiter}}'' - (cinematic only) When [[Tartarus]] | *''{{Levelname|The Arbiter}}'' - (cinematic only) When [[Tartarus]] brought Thel 'Vadamee to the [[Mausoleum of the Arbiters]], it was guarded by Honor Guard Elites. | ||
*''{{Levelname|Delta Halo}}'' - A small number of Honor Guard Elites attack the [[Master Chief]] in the final structure. | *''{{Levelname|Delta Halo}}'' - A small number of Honor Guard Elites attack the [[Master Chief]] in the final structure. | ||
*''{{Levelname|Regret}}'' - Six Honor Guard Elites challenge the player in the underwater structure and also they come in unlimited waves inside the main temple where the [[Prophet of Regret]] takes refuge in. | *''{{Levelname|Regret}}'' - Six Honor Guard Elites challenge the player in the underwater structure and also they come in unlimited waves inside the main temple where the [[Prophet of Regret]] takes refuge in. | ||
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*In ''Halo Wars'', you may garrison Elite Honor Guards, but when doing so they have no attack, but can be used as lookouts. | *In ''Halo Wars'', you may garrison Elite Honor Guards, but when doing so they have no attack, but can be used as lookouts. | ||
*Elite Honor Guards can attack garrisoned units in sniper towers; much like the Arbiter, they have no animation for it, and just stand around the garrison spot damaging the garrisoned units. | *Elite Honor Guards can attack garrisoned units in sniper towers; much like the Arbiter, they have no animation for it, and just stand around the garrison spot damaging the garrisoned units. | ||
*Throughout ''Halo Wars'', the Sangheili Honor Guard has gone through numerous changes in armor appearance and details. In chronological order starting with the pre-Halo Wars trailers, the Honor Guardsman wore plain gray or silver armor and wielded ceremonial [[Energy Stave]]. However, in the ''Halo Wars'' cinematics, the Guardsman sport blood-red standard armor while still wielding their pikes/stave. But this is then questioned by the ''Halo Wars'' gameplay in which the Guardsman sport completely different armor and weaponry. These changes consist of wearing the updated (original) ''[[Halo 2]]'' Honor Guardsman ceremonial attire with headdresses, ornaments, etc. as well as an [[Energy Sword]] to replace their "cinematic exclusive pikes/stave". This has led some fans to believe that the change of armor appearance in the game marked a time to update the Sangheili traditions or if the Guardsmen were simply inconsistent due to Ensemble's developing understand of Halo canon or if the inconsistency was intentional. It should be noted though, that the Elite Honor Guards in gameplay resemble the ''Halo 2'' era Honor Guards (their head ornaments can clearly be seen.) | *Throughout ''Halo Wars'', the Sangheili Honor Guard has gone through numerous changes in armor appearance and details. In chronological order starting with the pre-Halo Wars trailers, the Honor Guardsman wore plain gray or silver armor and wielded ceremonial [[Energy Stave]]. However, in the ''Halo Wars'' cinematics, the Guardsman sport blood-red standard armor while still wielding their pikes/stave. But this is then questioned by the ''Halo Wars'' gameplay in which the Guardsman sport completely different armor and weaponry. These changes consist of wearing the updated (original) ''[[Halo 2]]'' Honor Guardsman ceremonial attire with headdresses, ornaments, etc. as well as an [[Energy Sword]] to replace their "cinematic exclusive pikes/stave". This has led some fans to believe that the change of armor appearance in the game marked a time to update the Sangheili traditions or if the Guardsmen were simply inconsistent due to Ensemble's developing understand of Halo canon or if the inconsistency was intentional. It should be noted though, that the Elite Honor Guards in gameplay resemble the ''Halo 2'' era Honor Guards (their head ornaments can clearly be seen.) | ||
*Although in ''[[Halo 2]]'' they are seen wielding an [[Energy Stave]]s, they are never seen using them in-game. | *Although in ''[[Halo 2]]'' they are seen wielding an [[Energy Stave]]s, they are never seen using them in-game. | ||
*It is unknown what became of the Honor Guards. According to [[The Return]], two of them killed themselves out of shame for protecting a Prophet (specifically [[Prophet of Conviction|Conviction]]). It is possible that most of them did the same once the truth of the Halos was revealed, though nothing is confirmed. | *It is unknown what became of the Honor Guards. According to [[The Return]], two of them killed themselves out of shame for protecting a Prophet (specifically [[Prophet of Conviction|Conviction]]). It is possible that most of them did the same once the truth of the Halos was revealed, though nothing is confirmed. | ||