Field Master
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Large-scale ground operations |
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Commander of ground forces |
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Field commander, field officer.[1] |
Field Master is a title given to a high-ranking Sangheili in command of ground forces. They are characterized by their gold-colored armor.[2]
Background
Field Masters command large forces of battalion strength or greater. Unlike their human analogues, Field Masters take a much more active role in combat, charging into the battle with their troops rather than giving orders from headquarters far from the conflict. They are in charge of all warriors, as well as all armor, air support, and matériel, utilized by their army.
Similar to the title of Shipmaster, the position of Field Master is not limited to any particular rank, and that the post may be assumed by Sangheili of different ranks, such as Generals or Zealots.
During the Battle of Draetheus V in 2554, Merg Vol's ground forces were led by a number of Field Masters. These commander's locations were well hidden by Draetheus V's unique magnetic signatures, but ultimately this did not stop SPARTAN-IV Sarah Palmer from tracking them down and killing them. Jul 'Mdama's Covenant employed Field Masters during the Battle of Installation 03.
Gameplay
They are some of the most powerful Sangheili fought on the battlefield. Their armor and shielding are much tougher than those of a Sangheili Majors and they rarely make mistakes on the battlefield. They are always seen commanding a lance of Covenant troops. They typically carry an energy sword, but in some instances they carry a Plasma Rifle.
Gallery
A Field Master and two Sangheili Minors on Halo Installation 04 in Halo: Combat Evolved.
A Field Master issuing orders to his troops while Spartan-II John-117 approaches.
Re'gish Wamik, a Field Master during the Harvest Campaign in Halo Wars.
A Field Master during the Fall of Reach in Halo: Reach.
A Field Master in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.
A Spartan and Sangheili Field Master exchange focus rifle fire during the Battle of Installation 03 in Halo: Spartan Strike.
List of appearances
- Halo: Combat Evolved (First appearance)
- Halo: The Flood
- Halo 2
- Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
- Halo: The Cole Protocol
- Halo Wars
- Halo: Reach
- Halo: Fall of Reach
- Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
- Halo: Glasslands (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Spartan Assault
- Halo 2: Anniversary
- Halo: Spartan Strike
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