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Councilor is a high-tier Sangheili political title within the Covenant.

Background

The Councilor is one of the highest positions attainable by a Sangheili warrior, whether militarily or politically, although the title of Arbiter is religiously more significant in Sangheilian society. Councilors act as members of the Covenant High Council, along with the Lesser Prophets. Their power is derived directly from the High Council, under only the Hierarchs, making them some of the most important roles held in all of Covenant society.^[1]

Because honor in battle is the sole pursuit of Sangheili society,^[2] service in the Covenant Military was compulsory, with all pursuits secondary. As such, it is safe to assume that Councilors are, or have been, an important part of the Covenant Military, with their political and governmental duties still held as a secondary duty. It is therefore likely that Councilors have killed a large amount of enemies.

A large number of the Councilors were present at Delta Halo, supposedly to witness the activation of the Halo ring. In truth, it was a ruse in order for the Brute to begin their slaughter, depriving the Sangheili of a large amount of their leadership caste. While there were survivors of the genocide, it is not known how many, or whether they returned to serve as the leaders of the remaining Sangheili.

Combat

Because warfare is the primary purpose of Sangheili participation in the Covenant, Councilors are extremely skilled warriors in almost all forms of armed and hand-to-hand combat. As Sangheili are ranked according to the numbers of kills obtained, Councilors are likely to have served in the military long before achieving their title.

Councilors typically carry the iconic Energy Sword, which also serves as a symbol of their aristocratic status. They are also known to wield Plasma Rifles.

To protect them on the battlefield, Councilors are equipped with an extremely durable Combat Harness, similar in appearance to the standard issue version, but with superior armor compared to that worn by lesser ranks, similar to that of the SpecOps in Halo CE. Their energy shields are capable of taking an enormous amount of damage, equivalent to the shields of an Ultra.

Physical appearance

Councilors are easily recognizable by their ornate headdresses, which cover most of their face and extend far behind their heads. Their armor is a pearlescent white in color, similar to the armor worn by Ultras.

Trivia

The headdresses worn by Sangheili Councilors noticeably resembles the head crest of the Xenomorph queen from the movie Aliens.

Gallery

A Councilor in combat.
A Councilor shown from behind.
Sangheili Councilor Helmet design.svg

A fan render of the Councilor headdress.

List of appearances

Halo 2
Halo: The Flood (First appearance)
Halo: Ghosts of Onyx

Sources

^ Halo 2, campaign level The Heretic
^ Bestiarum

Related pages

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[1] Halo 2, campaign level The Heretic

[2] Bestiarum

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-'''Councilor''' is a high-tier political title attainable by the [[Sangheili]].
+'''Councilor''' is a high-tier [[Sangheili]] political title within the Covenant.
 ==Background==
-The Councilor is one of the highest positions attainable by a Sangheili warrior, whether militarily or politically, although the title of [[Arbiter]] is religiously more significant in Sangheilian society. They acted as members of the [[High Council|Covenant High Council]], along with the [[San 'Shyuum#Lesser_Prophets|Lesser Prophets]]. Their power is derived directly from the High Council, under only the [[Hierarchs]], making them some of the most important roles held in all of [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] society.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Heretic]]''</ref>
+The Councilor is one of the highest positions attainable by a Sangheili warrior, whether militarily or politically, although the title of [[Arbiter]] is religiously more significant in Sangheilian society. Councilors act as members of the [[High Council|Covenant High Council]], along with the [[San 'Shyuum#Lesser_Prophets|Lesser Prophets]]. Their power is derived directly from the High Council, under only the [[Hierarchs]], making them some of the most important roles held in all of [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] society.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Heretic]]''</ref>
-Because the pursuit of honor in battle is the sole pursuit of Sangheili society,<ref>''[[Bestiarum]]''</ref> service in the [[Covenant military|Covenant Military]] was compulsory, with all pursuits secondary. As such, it is safe to assume that Councilors are, or have been, an important part of the Covenant Military, with their political and governmental duties still held as a secondary duty. It is therefore likely that Councilors have killed a large amount of enemies.
+Because honor in battle is the sole pursuit of Sangheili society,<ref>''[[Bestiarum]]''</ref> service in the [[Covenant military|Covenant Military]] was compulsory, with all pursuits secondary. As such, it is safe to assume that Councilors are, or have been, an important part of the Covenant Military, with their political and governmental duties still held as a secondary duty. It is therefore likely that Councilors have killed a large amount of enemies.
 A large number of the Councilors were present at [[Installation 05|Delta Halo]], supposedly to witness the activation of the Halo ring. In truth, it was a ruse in order for the [[Jiralhanae|Brute]] to begin their slaughter, depriving the Sangheili of a large amount of their leadership caste. While there were survivors of the genocide, it is not known how many, or whether they returned to serve as the leaders of the remaining Sangheili.
 ==Combat==
-Because warfare is the primary purpose of Sangheili participation in the Covenant, Councilors are extremely skilled warriors in almost all forms of armed and hand-to-hand combat. As Sangheili are ranked according to the numbers of kills obtained, Councilors are likely to have slaughtered a significant amount, likely being retired [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealots]], since Councilors are rarely seen in battle.
+Because warfare is the primary purpose of Sangheili participation in the Covenant, Councilors are extremely skilled warriors in almost all forms of armed and hand-to-hand combat. As Sangheili are ranked according to the numbers of kills obtained, Councilors are likely to have served in the military long before achieving their title.
-Councilors typically carry the iconic [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Sword]], which also serves as a symbol of their status as aristocrats. With only select few Sangheili military ranks, such as [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealots]] and [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultras]], are permitted this and they are adept at close-combat with the sword. They are also, albeit infrequently, armed with [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Plasma Rifles]], with their accuracy unmatched. Like an Ultra Elite, they will let loose a war cry and switch to their Energy Sword if an enemy gets too close to them.
+Councilors typically carry the iconic [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Sword]], which also serves as a symbol of their aristocratic status. They are also known to wield [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Plasma Rifles]].
-In addition to their great skill in combat, Councilors are also equipped with an extremely durable [[Sangheili Combat Harness|Combat Harness]], similar in appearance to the standard issue version, but with superior armor compared to that worn by lesser ranks, similar to that of the [[Special Operations Officer|SpecOps]] in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved|Halo CE]]''. Additionally, the built-in energy shielding system is capable of taking an enormous amount of damage, equivalent to that of an Elite Ultra: they can withstand up to three [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|Shotgun]] blasts in close range, devastating melee attacks from behind, a hit from the [[Fist of Rukt]], multiple [[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|Plasma Grenades]] or [[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade|Fragmentation Grenades]] and even surviving a blast from a [[M19 SSM Rocket Launcher|Rocket Launcher]] and a slash from an Energy Sword, even when their shield is down. ''Halo 2'' is the only game in which you see and work with Councilors.
+To protect them on the battlefield, Councilors are equipped with an extremely durable [[Sangheili Combat Harness|Combat Harness]], similar in appearance to the standard issue version, but with superior armor compared to that worn by lesser ranks, similar to that of the [[Special Operations Officer|SpecOps]] in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved|Halo CE]]''. Their energy shields are capable of taking an enormous amount of damage, equivalent to the shields of an Ultra.
 == Physical appearance ==
-Councilors are easily recognizable by their large, distinct and oddly shaped, ornate headdresses, fixed to a traditional Elite [[Sangheili Combat Harness|Helmet]]. Their armor, normally the standard [[Sangheili Combat Harness|Combat Harness]] adorned by most other regular service Elites (with the exception of the helmet), are a pearlescent white, or metallic-silver color, very similar to that worn by Ultra Elites, the only difference being that they have no steel markings on their armor as many other Elite ranks do. Councilors sometimes wear a different helmet that has the same basic shape, but has different designs and is more open.
+Councilors are easily recognizable by their ornate headdresses, which cover most of their face and extend far behind their heads. Their armor is a pearlescent white in color, similar to the armor worn by Ultras.
 ==Trivia==
-*The headdresses worn by Sangheili Councilors [[List of references to Aliens in the Halo series|closely resemble]] the head crest of the xenomorph queen from the movie ''[[Wikipedia:Aliens (film)|Aliens]]'', though the Councilor headdress is smaller and narrower.
+*The headdresses worn by Sangheili Councilors [[List of references to Aliens in the Halo series|noticeably resembles]] the head crest of the Xenomorph queen from the movie ''[[Wikipedia:Aliens (film)|Aliens]]''.
-*In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', the [[Sangheili Major|Sangheili Officer]] and [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultra]] headpieces resemble those of the Councilors, albeit smaller.
 ==Gallery==