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The [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] uses Skirmishers as close-range combatants, attacking in packs and using flanking tactics (as opposed to Jackals, who are often used as defensive and [[Kig-Yar Sniper|long range combatants and assassins]]). Physically, they seem to be similar to their Jackal cousins, though their head shape is more avian than their cousins and their skin tone is much darker.<ref name="gameinf"/> They also run much faster than Jackals and can jump incredible heights. <ref | The [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] uses Skirmishers as close-range combatants, attacking in packs and using flanking tactics (as opposed to Jackals, who are often used as defensive and [[Kig-Yar Sniper|long range combatants and assassins]]). Physically, they seem to be similar to their Jackal cousins, though their head shape is more avian than their cousins and their skin tone is much darker.<ref name="gameinf"/> They also run much faster than Jackals and can jump incredible heights. <ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63_LHQoVyxU&feature=player_embedded#! '''YouTube''': Halo: Reach - 5 Minute Firefight]</ref> | ||
The Jackal and Skirmisher are of the same species, with the larger, more heavily muscled specimens comprising grenadier-type units (Skirmishers) and the smaller, more lightly built specimens seeing deployment as dedicated ranger or sniper units ([[Jackals]]). This is a significant change from engagements prior to [[2530]] when mixed units were more common.<ref name="bungie">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=enemies&cid=24609 '''Bungie''': Halo: Reach Enemy Intel]</ref> | The Jackal and Skirmisher are of the same species, with the larger, more heavily muscled specimens comprising grenadier-type units (Skirmishers) and the smaller, more lightly built specimens seeing deployment as dedicated ranger or sniper units ([[Jackals]]). This is a significant change from engagements prior to [[2530]] when mixed units were more common.<ref name="bungie">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=enemies&cid=24609 '''Bungie''': Halo: Reach Enemy Intel]</ref> | ||
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- "A new species joins the familiar antagonists: a cousin of the Jackals called the Skirmishers, who are deadly and cunning enemies who attack in packs and flank secured positions."
- — Game Informer, February 2010[1]
The Skirmisher is a human nickname for an unnamed subspecies of Kig-Yar.[2]
Description
The Covenant uses Skirmishers as close-range combatants, attacking in packs and using flanking tactics (as opposed to Jackals, who are often used as defensive and long range combatants and assassins). Physically, they seem to be similar to their Jackal cousins, though their head shape is more avian than their cousins and their skin tone is much darker.[1] They also run much faster than Jackals and can jump incredible heights. [3]
The Jackal and Skirmisher are of the same species, with the larger, more heavily muscled specimens comprising grenadier-type units (Skirmishers) and the smaller, more lightly built specimens seeing deployment as dedicated ranger or sniper units (Jackals). This is a significant change from engagements prior to 2530 when mixed units were more common.[2]
There appears to be at least three different ranks of Skirmisher. The first, and probably lowest-ranked, wears minimal grey armor. The second wears more substantial green armor, and the third (and probably highest-ranked) wears red armor and a helmet. Additionally, the red armored variant sports a small Shield Gauntlet on each elbow.
Trivia
- The new Skirmisher will make its first appearance in the game Halo: Reach.
- Skirmishers bear a notable physical resemblance to the extinct dromaeosaurs.
- Because Skirmishers were created for Halo: Reach, they have never been witnessed or mentioned in the games or novels which take place after the events of Reach. Bungie has suggested that the warrior Skirmishers were wiped out during the Fall of Reach.[4][5]
Gallery
A close-up of a Skirmisher's face.
- ReachConcept Skirmisher.png
Concept art of a Skirmisher.
- ReachConcept SkirmisherVariant.jpg
A Skirmisher study.
A lance of Skirmishers in battle during the Fall of Reach.
A heavier armored, red Skirmisher.
A green Skirmisher in Firefight.
