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<br>[[Type-25 plasma rifle]]

The '''Stealth Sangheili''' are a class of specialized [[Sangheili]] units in the [[Covenant]] and some of its [[Covenant remnants|splinter factions]], tasked with infiltration and stealth operations. Within the Covenant, they reported to [[Fleet Security]] of the [[Special Warfare Group]].{{Ref/Reuse|library}} They are typically equipped with [[energy sword]]s and [[plasma rifle]]s, and are often seen commanding a [[File (unit)|file]] of [[Unggoy]] soldiers.

During the [[Battle of the Etran Harborage]], a group of Stealth Sangheili armed with [[Energy stave#Non-ceremonial stave|energy staves]] ambushed the [[Spartan-II program|Spartans]] of [[Red Team]] at the [[Apex Site]], while [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] attacked Sergeant Forge. Although they outnumbered Red Team, the Spartans proved superior in terms of skill and quickly killed all of the attacking Stealth Sangheili while Forge personally slew 'Moramee.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level, ''[[Escape (Halo Wars level)|Escape]]''</ref>

Later in the battle, Spartan [[Sarah Palmer]] and a group of Marines made their way through one of Draetheus V's forests, seeking out Covenant commander [[Parg Vol]]'s [[Phantom gunboat|personal transport]], of which Palmer would use to infiltrate Merg Vol's camp and slay the leader of the Covenant cultists. As the UNSC team advanced towards the Phantom, they were beset by a number of Stealth Sangheili, along with other Covenant forces that attempted to halt the humans process, to no avail. After Palmer located the Phantom gunboat, the Covenant launched an all out assault on her position, sending forth Stealth Sangheili, along with regular Sangheili infantry and even a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] but all of them fell to the Spartan, and Parg Vol's Phantom was secured.<ref>'''Halo: Spartan Assault''', ''[[Mission 21: Hunt for the Phantom|Hunt for the Phantom]]''</ref> Before Palmer could take off, however, she had to bypass the security systems onboard the Phantom. To this end, a combat technician was brought in. While the technician worked, Palmer was forced to defend against a massive enemy assault force; Parg Vol had heard about the attempted theft of his personal transport, and sent all available Covenant forces to stop the humans. Under support fire from a platoon of [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraiths]], the Covenant launched a ferocious attack, sending waves of [[Unggoy]] at first, including [[Suicide Unggoy|suicide]] units. [[Kig-Yar]] soldiers were then sent in, followed by Sangheili, including many Stealth operatives and another Jiralhanae Chieftain. Despite the overwhelming odds, Palmer was able to hold the Covenant off long enough for the technician to bypass the security protocols, and they soon left for Merg Vol's camp.<ref>'''Halo: Spartan Assault''', ''[[Mission 22: The Scorching of the Thicket|The Scorching of the Thicket]]''</ref> Ultimately Sarah Palmer would be successful in assaulting Merg Vol's camp, resulting in the death of the cult leader, and the fragmentation of his Covenant soon after.<ref>'''Halo: Spartan Assault''', ''[[Mission 25: Battle for the Moon|Battle for the Moon]]''</ref>

While they possess [[active camouflage]] units, their defensive capabilities are lower than those of other Sangheili due to the weakness of their personal energy shields.{{fact}} Early in the [[Human-Covenant War]], Stealth Sangheili had no energy shields, relying only on their stealth and weapons to accomplish their complicated missions.{{fact}} This was later rectified, but their newly gained energy shields were weak, causing any Sangheili who held the rank to still rely heavily on stealth and quickness.{{fact}}

While Stealth Sangheili are not required to be armed, and several subgroups like the [[Ossoona]] very specifically are not, most still brandish at least a few standard-issue weapons in preparation of any new assignment.{{Ref/Reuse|library}} Stealth Sangheili often arm themselves with [[Type-25 plasma rifle]]s or [[Type-33 needler]]s, and utilize [[Type-1 energy sword]]s for close-quarters combat.{{Ref/Reuse|hsa}}<ref name="Halo: Combat Evolved">'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'''</ref><ref>'''Halo 2'''</ref> However, during the [[Battle of the Etran Harborage]] in [[2531|February 2531]], some Stealth Sangheili were seen armed with a non-ceremonial variant of the [[energy stave]].<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', campaign level ''[[Escape (Halo Wars level)|Escape]]''</ref>

In terms of [[Sangheili harness|armor sets]], Stealth Sangheili wear either the standard [[Combat harness|Combat harness]] in light blue,{{Ref/Reuse|Halo: Combat Evolved}}<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref> brown or silver coloration,<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'''</ref> or the more specialized [[Infiltration harness]] in dark brown/ black<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref> or teal coloration.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'''</ref> Simulated [[Warzone]] Stealth Sangheili are seen with the [[Sangheili Commander|Commander]]-class harness.<ref name="H5guide">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide]] (Collector's Edition)''', ''page 320''</ref>

Compared to the iterations in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', the Stealth Sangheili are now equipped with energy shields of a shield strength slightly less than half of the [[Sangheili Minor]]. Likewise, a headshot-capable weapons such as the SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle, [[M6C magnum]], [[BR55 battle rifle]], or the [[Type-51 carbine]] would be the best tool to eliminate these Sangheili. In close-quarters, consider using the [[M90 shotgun]] or dual-wielding the SMGs or plasma rifles. Two variations exist, one with tan/brown armor and another with white/silver armor. The tan/brown is uncommon (rare to very rare on lower difficulties), and their energy shield strength and armor are substantially better than their white/silver counterparts with the fastest shield regen of any Sangheili in ''Halo 2''.

File:H2 Stealth Elite.png|A Stealth Sangheili armed with dual [[Type-25 plasma rifle|plasma rifles]] in ''[[Halo 2]]''.