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{{Quote|On the blood of our fathers... on the blood of our sons, we swore to uphold the Covenant!|[[Rtas 'Vadum]] citing a small part of the [[Writ of Union]]}} | {{Quote|On the blood of our fathers... on the blood of our sons, we swore to uphold the Covenant!|[[Rtas 'Vadum]] citing a small part of the [[Writ of Union]]}} | ||
The '''Sangheili'''<ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', page 189 - "Sangheili: the Elite name for their race".</ref> (Latin ''Macto cognatus''<ref>[[Bestiarum]]</ref>, meaning "I honor my father's blood") are a | The '''Sangheili'''<ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', page 189 - "Sangheili: the Elite name for their race".</ref> (Latin ''Macto cognatus''<ref>[[Bestiarum]]</ref>, meaning "I honor my father's blood") are a species of fierce, proud, strong, intelligent warriors, and skilled combat tacticians. Sangheili are named after their home planet, [[Sanghelios]]. Known by most [[Humans]] as '''Elites'''<ref>''[[The Official Halo 2 Strategy Guide]]''</ref>, presumably due to their adeptness and their skills in combat, the Sangheili formed the military backbone of the Covenant for almost the entirety of its existence. | ||
Originally a founding member of the unified conglomerate of races known as the [[Covenant]], they later led the Covenant breakaway faction known as the [[Covenant Separatists]] due to the fact that the Prophets ordered the genocide of their entire race. This was established after the assassination of the Prophet of Regret by the hands of the "Demon" [[Master Chief]]. It was the Sangheili who were ultimately held responsible for the Prophet of Regret's death, and were seen as "unfit" to continue to guard the [[Prophets]]. The Prophets sought to achieve this through the use of the other Covenant races, primarily the [[Brutes]]. | Originally a founding member of the unified conglomerate of races known as the [[Covenant]], they later led the Covenant breakaway faction known as the [[Covenant Separatists]] due to the fact that the Prophets ordered the genocide of their entire race. This was established after the assassination of the Prophet of Regret by the hands of the "Demon" [[Master Chief]]. It was the Sangheili who were ultimately held responsible for the Prophet of Regret's death, and were seen as "unfit" to continue to guard the [[Prophets]]. The Prophets sought to achieve this through the use of the other Covenant races, primarily the [[Brutes]]. | ||
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===Weapon Compatibility=== | ===Weapon Compatibility=== | ||
[[Image:922992-Medium.jpg|right|thumb|150px|A Sangheili (elite) player model using a [[Battle rifle]] in ''[[Halo 3]]'' multiplayer.]] | [[Image:922992-Medium.jpg|right|thumb|150px|A Sangheili (elite) player model using a [[Battle rifle]] in ''[[Halo 3]]'' multiplayer.]] | ||
Although Elites are most commonly seen with [[Energy Sword]]s, [[Covenant Carbine]]s and [[Plasma Rifle]]s, because of their strength and versatility on the battlefield, Elites can utilize ''any'' weapon in the field of battle, Human or Covenant, though most Elites would rather die than use a Human or Jiralhanae-oriented weapon. Lieutenant Junior Grade [[Fred-104]] theorizes that the Elites follow an edict of the Prophets that states that they should not use [[Human]] weapons, based on his own sightings of Elites happily dying rather than pick up a fully loaded [[MA5B Assault Rifle]] at their feet. The Brutes however do not behave in a similar manner, even attempting to steal FENRIS nuclear warheads during the [[Second Battle of Earth]]. The [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]], it appears, has no particular objection to sullying his already fraudulent honor with a Human weapon. Most other Elites will use a Human or a Brute weapon if it is given to them by the Arbiter, although usually with a derogatory remark (with the exception of the Spartan Laser), such as, "Bah! Even as trophies, these weapons are worthless!", or even "Worthless piece of crap!" However, in the hands of an Elite, any Human weapon, even an [[M6C Pistol]], can be deadly. Elites can hold a [[Rocket Launcher]] with one hand due to their prodigious strength, unlike normal [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]]s or even [[Spartan II]]s. They will also use Human [[vehicles]] such as a [[Mongoose]], or a [[Warthog]]. Their marksmanship is easily comparable to a skilled Marine, and thanks to their armor and increased musculature they can survive attacks that would kill a normal human soldier, even with their personal shields down. In Halo 2 it is known that on the level Metropolis if left alone, the elites will kill Sergeant Stacker in the Warthog Gauss and take control of the Gauss cannon and start firing at you | Although Elites are most commonly seen with [[Energy Sword]]s, [[Covenant Carbine]]s and [[Plasma Rifle]]s, because of their strength and versatility on the battlefield, Elites can utilize ''any'' weapon in the field of battle, Human or Covenant, though most Elites would rather die than use a Human or Jiralhanae-oriented weapon. Lieutenant Junior Grade [[Fred-104]] theorizes that the Elites follow an edict of the Prophets that states that they should not use [[Human]] weapons, based on his own sightings of Elites happily dying rather than pick up a fully loaded [[MA5B Assault Rifle]] at their feet. The Brutes however do not behave in a similar manner, even attempting to steal FENRIS nuclear warheads during the [[Second Battle of Earth]]. The [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]], it appears, has no particular objection to sullying his already fraudulent honor with a Human weapon. Most other Elites will use a Human or a Brute weapon if it is given to them by the Arbiter, although usually with a derogatory remark (with the exception of the Spartan Laser), such as, "Bah! Even as trophies, these weapons are worthless!", or even "Worthless piece of crap!" However, in the hands of an Elite, any Human weapon, even an [[M6C Pistol]], can be deadly. Elites can hold a [[Rocket Launcher]] with one hand due to their prodigious strength, unlike normal [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]]s or even [[Spartan II]]s. They will also use Human [[vehicles]] such as a [[Mongoose]], or a [[Warthog]]. Their marksmanship is easily comparable to a skilled Marine, and thanks to their armor and increased musculature they can survive attacks that would kill a normal human soldier, even with their personal shields down. In Halo 2 it is known that on the level Metropolis if left alone, the elites will kill Sergeant Stacker in the Warthog Gauss and take control of the Gauss cannon and start firing at you. Also, on [[Cairo Station (Level)|Cairo Station]] there is an [[Elite Ultra]] that wields a [[Needler]] and a [[Plasma Rifle]]. There are also two Elites that wield [[Plasma Pistols]]. | ||
===Combat=== | ===Combat=== | ||