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Skirmishers are of the same species as the more common, lightly built Jackals, but their appearance is different enough to warrant classification as a "subspecies". They are much faster and stronger than ordinary Kig-yar, and sport manes of feathers rather than quills. Skirmishers serve as Covenant shock troops, while the more lightly built Jackals see deployment as dedicated [[Kig-yar Ranger|ranger]] or [[Kig-yar Sniper|sniper units]]. In engagements prior to [[2530]], mixed units were more common; however, this changed toward the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="bungie">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=enemies&cid=24609 '''Bungie''': Halo: Reach Enemy Intel]</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 regular Jackals, though their head shape appears to be more avian than their cousins and their skin tone is noticeably darker.<ref name="gameinf">[http://gameinformer.com/mag/haloreach.aspx '''GameInformer''': February Edition]</ref> They also run much faster than Jackals and can jump incredible heights | 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 regular Jackals, though their head shape appears to be more avian than their cousins and their skin tone is noticeably darker.<ref name="gameinf">[http://gameinformer.com/mag/haloreach.aspx '''GameInformer''': February Edition]</ref> 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> | ||
There appears to be at least three different ranks of Skirmisher. The first, and probably lowest-ranked, wears minimal gray 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 [[Kig-Yar Point Defense Gauntlet|Shield Gauntlet]] on each elbow. | There appears to be at least three different ranks of Skirmisher. The first, and probably lowest-ranked, wears minimal gray 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 [[Kig-Yar Point Defense Gauntlet|Shield Gauntlet]] on each elbow. | ||
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The Skirmishers are a specialized group of Kig-yar in the Covenant ground forces.[1]
Description
Skirmishers are of the same species as the more common, lightly built Jackals, but their appearance is different enough to warrant classification as a "subspecies". They are much faster and stronger than ordinary Kig-yar, and sport manes of feathers rather than quills. Skirmishers serve as Covenant shock troops, while the more lightly built Jackals see deployment as dedicated ranger or sniper units. In engagements prior to 2530, mixed units were more common; however, this changed toward the end of the Human-Covenant War.[1]
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 regular Jackals, though their head shape appears to be more avian than their cousins and their skin tone is noticeably darker.[2] They also run much faster than Jackals and can jump incredible heights.[3]
There appears to be at least three different ranks of Skirmisher. The first, and probably lowest-ranked, wears minimal gray 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 dromaeosaurs and velociraptor.
- 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.
