Skirmisher Champion

Champion
Function:	Assault, close combat, squad leaders
Species:	Kig-Yar (T'vaoan)
Affiliation:	Covenant; Covenant remnants Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group; ;
Notable individuals:	Tek

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The Skirmisher Champion is the highest rank attainable by Kig-Yar Skirmishers in the Covenant military.^[1]^[2] Following the Human-Covenant War, at least one Champion joined Vata 'Gajat's Covenant mercenary group.^[3]

DescriptionEdit

They are stronger, faster and more durable than Skirmishers of any other class. In the Covenant military, Champions hold several roles, as well as being a formidable portion of the frontline infantry combatants. Many Champions serve in leadership positions, reporting directly to Sangheili Majors on the battlefield instead of other squads in the Skirmisher contingent. This is because of the need for unilateral communication to outlying infantry forces.

Most Sangheili are considered too valuable to have solitary command roles in the battlefield frontlines when leadership is necessary. Therefore, Champions often serve as the intermediary rank between other Skirmishers and the Sangheili command. Skirmisher Champions often lead Unggoy and lower-ranking Kig-Yar and Yanme'e in the field. Champions have little difficulty keeping squads under their command in line, as they are some of the strongest, best-trained, and most heavily armed Kig-Yar at the Covenant's disposal.^[2]

EquipmentEdit

Skirmisher Champions sport full-body golden armor and a helmet. Occasionally in combat, they will utilize holograms of themselves in order to confuse their enemies.^[2] Unlike most Kig-Yar, Skirmisher Champions are not equipped with protective energy shielding. Champions are typically armed with plasma pistols, needlers, Gadulo-pattern needle rifles, and focus rifles.^[4]

In-game informationEdit

Halo: ReachEdit

Skirmisher Champions have the same health values and patterns as their Commando brethren, and will often try to confuse players using their holograms, then attack them while distracted. Champions are often equipped with long-range weapons, such as Gadulo-pattern needle rifles and focus rifles. Champions are the leader unit for Skirmisher ranks.

TriviaEdit

In the Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), Skirmisher Champions are mistaken for Murmillones.

GalleryEdit

A Champion, alongside other Skirmisher ranks.
Tek, a Skirmisher Champion operating with Vata 'Gajat's mercenaries.
A Skirmisher Champion screeching upon sighting the player while wielding a Gadulo-pattern needle rifle.