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The Unggoy Rangers[2] are a specialized group of Unggoy serving in the Covenant and its remnants.
OverviewEdit
Unggoy Rangers are specialists fully trained and equipped for extra-vehicular activity. With engagement suits designed to withstand extreme temperatures, low-to-zero gravity, and other rigors found in the vacuum of space, this role is fully capable of EVA combat. In accordance with longstanding Covenant protocol, Unggoy Rangers can also be deployed into terrestrial environments, where terrain is unsuitable to traverse for other infantry.[3]
EquipmentEdit
Wide-stack methane supply harnessEdit
The Unggoy ranger harness has a wide-stack methane supply tank with an EVA thruster pack on it, this allows the user to freely navigate low-to-zero gravity environments. The helmet has a twin-filter rebreather so the Unggoy user does not suffocate in the harsh environments.[4]
There are two versions of the Unggoy ranger suit, both of which cover the entire Unggoy body and have hock-mitigators on the feet. The version with a more smooth surface is designed to withstand extreme temperatures, low-to-zero gravity, and other rigors found in the vacuum of space. The second version has more layers.[4]
The smooth surface EVA-rated suit.
GameplayEdit
Unggoy Rangers aren't any more difficult to kill than other Unggoy. A single precision shot to the head is enough to bring one down on any difficulty. On the other hand, Unggoy Rangers tend to panic less than normal Unggoy when a Sangheili is killed. Furthermore, they can use their EVA harnesses to make short jumps when operating in a vacuum. The Unggoy can rush you with their jetpack and attack you in close quarters if you keep your distance, which is usually very uncommon for grunts.
GalleryEdit
Concept art of various Halo 4 Grunt classes, including the Ranger (bottom-left).
Concept art of Ranger Unggoy (bottom row).
Concept art of an Unggoy Ranger's armor for Halo 4.
Views of an Unggoy Ranger with a Type-25 plasma pistol.
An Unggoy Ranger battling a Mantis during the Raid on Ivanoff Station.
An Unggoy Ranger with a Type-54D plasma pistol in Halo 5: Guardians.
Unggoy Rangers with Sangheili Rangers on Attack on Sanctum.
An Unggoy Ranger with a Z-110 Boltshot on Skirmish at Darkstar.
List of appearancesEdit
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
- Halo 5: Guardians
- Halo: Shadow of Intent
SourcesEdit
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Halo 4 Service Record - Commendations
- ^ Halo 4
- ^ Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Enemies: Covenant - Grunt Ranger
- ^ a b Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide - Page 38
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