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|species=[[Sangheili]]
|species=[[Sangheili]]
|affiliation=*[[Covenant]]
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*[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]
*[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
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|mission=Espionage; infiltration
|mission=Espionage, spywork and infiltration{{Ref/Reuse|TF1}}
|equipment=*Specialized [[Combat harness|combat harness]]
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*[[Active camouflage]]
*[[Active camouflage]]{{Ref/Reuse|TF1}}
*[[Sangheili personal energy shield]]
*[[Energy shielding]]{{Ref/Reuse|TF1}}
*Recording device
*Recording device{{Ref/Reuse|TF1}}
|armament=*[[:Category:Covenant Weapons|Covenant/Sangheili arsenal]]
|notable=*[[Isna 'Nosolee]]
**[[Type-25 plasma pistol]]
**[[Type-1 plasma grenade]]s
|notable=*[[Isna 'Nosolee]] (temporary)
*[[Ahta 'Ozoni]]
*[[Ahta 'Ozoni]]
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'''Ossoona''' was a [[Covenant]] [[Sangheili]] title and [[rank]] granted to certain individuals within [[Fleet Security]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''', [[Library (feature)|Library]]: ''Stealth Elite''</ref> They were given [[active camouflage]] and sent on espionage missions. The term "Ossoona" translates to "Eye of the Prophet" in the Covenant language.<ref name="tf28">'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 28''</ref>
'''Ossoona''' was a [[Covenant]] [[Sangheili]] title granted to certain individuals within [[Fleet Security]].{{Ref/Reuse|CEALibrary}} They were given [[active camouflage]] and sent on espionage missions. The term "Ossoona" translates to "Eye of the Prophet" in the [[Sangheili (language)|Covenant language]].{{Ref/Reuse|TF1}}


==Rank description==
==Overview==
{{Main|Rank}}
===Roles and responsibilities===
Unlike most other Covenant rankings, "Ossoona" was a temporary rank bestowed by the [[San'Shyuum|Prophets]] upon specially selected Sangheili warriors and is a subclass of the [[Stealth Sangheili]] rank. Ossoonas are roughly equivalent to expendable spies or assassins, sent on high-risk missions of critical importance.{{Ref/Reuse|tf28}}
Ossoona translates to "Eye of the Prophet"; a temporary role granted directly to a given [[Sangheili]] warrior to act directly as the Prophet's intelligence-gathering source within the battlefield. The concept dictates inserting experienced Sangheili officers into situations where intelligence can be gleaned, and early enough that high-quality information can be obtained. The role is assigned due to the Prophets' feelings that typical Sangheili deployments have a tendancy to cause massive destruction - leaving little behind for intelligence-gathering operations.{{Ref/Novel|Id=TF1|HTF|Chapter=1}}


Due to a lack of intelligence on the [[United Nations Space Command]], the Prophets had begun to pull a handful of Sangheili from active duty into temporary service as Ossoonas. In order to be chosen, these individuals had to be experienced officers. This is because higher ranking Sangheili are more valuable in active duty, whereas the lower ranking [[Sangheili Minor|Minors]] were considered too inexperienced and liable to either become compromised or abandon their mission in pursuit of their own personal glory.{{Ref/Reuse|tf28}}
Ossoona was considered a temporary assignment within the Covenant, with an experienced officer lifted out of his regular infantry unit to serve in the role as needed before being returned to normal duty. However, the often non-combat nature of the deployments left the personnel fulfilling them little honor to gain.{{Ref/Reuse|TF1}}


The mission of an Ossoona was to collect information on the enemy while avoiding any type of combat. Most Sangheili felt that there was little honor in such an assignment, but complied in accordance to their religious duty. Covenant leaders felt that zeal was a quality to be admired, but an espionage job would help tame young Sangheili and teach them the finer arts of stealth in battle.{{Ref/Reuse|tf28}}
===Organisation===
Ossoonas are grouped under the wider grouping of [[Stealth Sangheili]], under the [[Special Warfare Group]], though report directly through [[Fleet Security]].{{Ref/Game|Id=CEALibrary|HCEA|[[Library (feature)|Library]] - Stealth Elite}} It is likely that Ossoonas are lifted specifically from regular Stealth Sangheili personnel, rather than regular infantry as a whole.


The title of Ossoona was usually bestowed for a single mission, though a series of missions were sometimes given. An Ossoona would always be equipped with [[active camouflage]] generators and recording devices similar to UNSC [[helmet recorder]]s. They were usually equipped with a [[Type-25 plasma pistol]] and [[Type-1 plasma grenade]]s as well as [[energy shielding]] just in case they were to be discovered. Ossoona missions would tend to include non-combat intelligence gathering, such as capturing high ranking enemy personnel, equipment, [[Artificial intelligence|AI]]s, weapons, etc.{{Ref/Reuse|tf28}}
===History===
Ossoonas were employed late during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. During the [[Battle of Installation 04]], the Sangheii [[Isna 'Nosolee]] was granted the title of Ossoona by the [[Minister of Etiology]] during the [[Battle over Installation 04|boarding actions]] of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}. 'Nosolee was deployed onto the ship to attempt to capture the [[Cortana|ship's AI]] and other critical command personnel, though was ultimately killed by [[Jacob Keyes]] after boarding the command lifeboat.  


==Role==
During the [[Great Schism]], many ossoonas seemingly sided with the loyalist forces of the [[Prophet of Truth]], acting against the interests of the [[Covenant separatists|rebelling forces]]. During the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] era, many of these Sangheili were branded as traitors of the [[keep]] and hunted down.{{Ref/Reuse|CFAoW}}{{Ref/Reuse|H3Desc}} Despite this, the role did continue to see usage in the post-Covenant era; [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] faction notably made use of the Ossoona role during the [[Battle of Nuusra]], at least one ossoona was employed to scout out [[Thel 'Vadam]]'s camp, wherein he recommended that the Arbiter be assassinated.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G|H5G|[[Mission Intel]] - Covenant Attack Plan}}
During the Covenant attack on the UNSC ship ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]'' during the [[Battle of Installation 04|Battle]] of [[Installation 04]] in [[2552]], [[Isna 'Nosolee]] was made an Ossoona and charged with three missions:
*Record footage of the [[human]] ship on his helmet recorder.
*Capture the human [[artificial intelligence]].
*Capture senior personnel.


Because many Sangheili were reckless and tended to destroy everything in their path, the Prophets (hoping to learn more about the humans, including the location of [[Earth]]) sent 'Nosolee on a special mission to gather intelligence. Even though he was killed when [[Jacob Keyes|Captain Keyes]] shot him in the head with an [[M6D magnum]],<ref>'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 44''</ref> the attendance of the Ossoona in the life pod Captain Keyes had fled aboard alerted the Covenant to his importance, and ensured that they captured him instead of killing him along with his party.<ref>'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 76''</ref>
==Equipment==
The Ossoonas favoured several designs of [[Sangheili harness]], including one [[Ossoona harness|eponymous variant]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CFAoW|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/art-of-wort|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Art of Wort|D=21|M=5|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Reuse|H3Desc}} Ossoonas are equipped with [[active camouflage]] systems and [[energy shielding]], though only minimal weaponry as befitting their role as intelligence-gathering scouts rather than assault infantry. One ossoona, [[Isna 'Nosolee]], deployed into battle armed only with a [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]] and half a dozen [[Type-1 plasma grenade|plasma grenades]]. Additionally, Ossoonas are equipped with [[Helmet recorder|video-recording cameras]] attached to their helmets.{{Ref/Reuse|TF1}} Other Ossoona may be deployed with no weapons at all.{{Ref/Reuse|CEALibrary}}


==Known Ossoonas==
==Known personnel==
*[[Isna 'Nosolee]]
*[[Isna 'Nosolee]]
*[[Ahta 'Ozoni]]
*[[Ahta 'Ozoni]]
==Trivia==
*The Aztec-Tlaltelolcan Ossoona Codex, a writing system that to this day cannot be translated,{{Citation needed}} likely inspired the name of this rank.
*[[Stealth Sangheili]] differ from Ossoonas in the fact that they are used for combat/confrontations with the enemy. Ossoonas are designed to gather information about the enemy while avoiding coming in contact with possible enemies.


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{C|Mentioned only; ''Master Chief Collection''-only}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
**''[[Library (feature)|Library]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''


Revision as of 10:04, May 23, 2021

Ossoona
HTMCC H3 OssoonaHarness Crop.png

Function:

Espionage, spywork and infiltration[1]

Species:

Sangheili

Affiliation:

Group:

Special Warfare Group/Fleet Security[3]

Notable individuals:

 

Ossoona was a Covenant Sangheili title granted to certain individuals within Fleet Security.[3] They were given active camouflage and sent on espionage missions. The term "Ossoona" translates to "Eye of the Prophet" in the Covenant language.[1]

Overview

Roles and responsibilities

Ossoona translates to "Eye of the Prophet"; a temporary role granted directly to a given Sangheili warrior to act directly as the Prophet's intelligence-gathering source within the battlefield. The concept dictates inserting experienced Sangheili officers into situations where intelligence can be gleaned, and early enough that high-quality information can be obtained. The role is assigned due to the Prophets' feelings that typical Sangheili deployments have a tendancy to cause massive destruction - leaving little behind for intelligence-gathering operations.[1]

Ossoona was considered a temporary assignment within the Covenant, with an experienced officer lifted out of his regular infantry unit to serve in the role as needed before being returned to normal duty. However, the often non-combat nature of the deployments left the personnel fulfilling them little honor to gain.[1]

Organisation

Ossoonas are grouped under the wider grouping of Stealth Sangheili, under the Special Warfare Group, though report directly through Fleet Security.[3] It is likely that Ossoonas are lifted specifically from regular Stealth Sangheili personnel, rather than regular infantry as a whole.

History

Ossoonas were employed late during the Human-Covenant War. During the Battle of Installation 04, the Sangheii Isna 'Nosolee was granted the title of Ossoona by the Minister of Etiology during the boarding actions of the UNSC Pillar of Autumn. 'Nosolee was deployed onto the ship to attempt to capture the ship's AI and other critical command personnel, though was ultimately killed by Jacob Keyes after boarding the command lifeboat.

During the Great Schism, many ossoonas seemingly sided with the loyalist forces of the Prophet of Truth, acting against the interests of the rebelling forces. During the post-war era, many of these Sangheili were branded as traitors of the keep and hunted down.[4][5] Despite this, the role did continue to see usage in the post-Covenant era; Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction notably made use of the Ossoona role during the Battle of Nuusra, at least one ossoona was employed to scout out Thel 'Vadam's camp, wherein he recommended that the Arbiter be assassinated.[2]

Equipment

The Ossoonas favoured several designs of Sangheili harness, including one eponymous variant.[4][5] Ossoonas are equipped with active camouflage systems and energy shielding, though only minimal weaponry as befitting their role as intelligence-gathering scouts rather than assault infantry. One ossoona, Isna 'Nosolee, deployed into battle armed only with a plasma pistol and half a dozen plasma grenades. Additionally, Ossoonas are equipped with video-recording cameras attached to their helmets.[1] Other Ossoona may be deployed with no weapons at all.[3]

Known personnel

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f Halo: The Flood, chapter 1
  2. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, Mission Intel - Covenant Attack Plan
  3. ^ a b c d Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Library - Stealth Elite
  4. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Art of Wort (Retrieved on May 21, 2021) [archive]
  5. ^ a b Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named H3Desc

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