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Skirmishers are of the same species as the more common, lightly built Jackals, but their appearance is different enough to warrant classification as a "subspecies". They are much faster and stronger than ordinary Kig-yar, and sport manes of feathers rather than quills. Skirmishers serve as Covenant shock troops, while the more lightly built Jackals see deployment as dedicated [[Kig-yar Ranger|ranger]] or [[Kig-yar Sniper|sniper units]]. In engagements prior to [[2530]], mixed units were more common; however, this changed toward the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="bungie">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=enemies&cid=24609 '''Bungie''': Halo: Reach Enemy Intel]</ref> | |||
The [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] uses Skirmishers as close-range combatants, attacking in packs and using flanking tactics (as opposed to Jackals, who are often used as defensive and [[Kig-Yar Sniper|long range combatants and assassins]]). Physically, they seem to be similar to regular Jackals, though their head shape appears to be more avian than their cousins and their skin tone is noticeably darker.<ref name="gameinf">[http://gameinformer.com/mag/haloreach.aspx '''GameInformer''': February Edition]</ref> They also run much faster than Jackals and can jump incredible heights | The [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] uses Skirmishers as close-range combatants, attacking in packs and using flanking tactics (as opposed to Jackals, who are often used as defensive and [[Kig-Yar Sniper|long range combatants and assassins]]). Physically, they seem to be similar to regular Jackals, though their head shape appears to be more avian than their cousins and their skin tone is noticeably darker.<ref name="gameinf">[http://gameinformer.com/mag/haloreach.aspx '''GameInformer''': February Edition]</ref> They also run much faster than Jackals and can jump incredible heights.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63_LHQoVyxU&feature=player_embedded#! '''YouTube''': Halo: Reach - 5 Minute Firefight]</ref> | ||
There appears to be at least three different ranks of Skirmisher. The first, and probably lowest-ranked, wears minimal gray armor. The second wears more substantial green armor, and the third (and probably highest-ranked) wears red armor and a helmet. Additionally, the red armored variant sports a small [[Kig-Yar Point Defense Gauntlet|Shield Gauntlet]] on each elbow. | There appears to be at least three different ranks of Skirmisher. The first, and probably lowest-ranked, wears minimal gray armor. The second wears more substantial green armor, and the third (and probably highest-ranked) wears red armor and a helmet. Additionally, the red armored variant sports a small [[Kig-Yar Point Defense Gauntlet|Shield Gauntlet]] on each elbow. | ||