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|species=[[Unggoy]] | |species=[[Unggoy]] | ||
|equipment=[[Type- | |equipment=*Explosive methane tank (ad hoc units) | ||
*[[Type-1 plasma grenade]]s (impromptu units) | |||
*Standard-issue small arms | |||
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|role=Blowing up near opposing forces and | |role=Blowing up near opposing forces and structures. | ||
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|affiliation=[[Covenant]] <br> | |affiliation=[[Covenant]] <br> | ||
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{{Quote|multi=yes|q1=[[Romeo Company]], be advised: we have reports of Covenant suicide squads.|[[Duvall|Sergeant Major Duvall]]|q2=You gotta be kidding me...|[[UNSC Army|Army]] trooper|[[UNSC]] personnel encountering suicide Unggoy during the [[Fall of Reach]].<ref name="exodus"/>}} | {{Quote|multi=yes|q1=[[Romeo Company]], be advised: we have reports of Covenant suicide squads.|[[Duvall|Sergeant Major Duvall]]|q2=You gotta be kidding me...|[[UNSC Army|Army]] trooper|[[UNSC]] personnel encountering suicide Unggoy during the [[Fall of Reach]].<ref name="exodus"/>}} | ||
[[Unggoy]] infantry sometimes use [[Suicide attack|suicide tactics]] as their mode of attack, either out of their own volition or due to specific orders to carry out such attacks; units consisting of the latter are commonly known as '''suicide | [[Unggoy]] infantry sometimes use [[Suicide attack|suicide tactics]] as their mode of attack, either out of their own volition or due to specific orders to carry out such attacks; units consisting of the latter are commonly known as '''suicide Grunts''' or simply '''suicide squads'''.<ref name="exodus">'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign level ''[[Exodus]]''</ref><ref name="CFI96">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-art-of-war-s '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder Issue 96 - THE ART OF WAR(S)'']</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Mainline Unggoy infantry in service of the [[Covenant]] and its [[Covenant remnants|splinter factions]] occasionally employ suicide attacks as an act of desperation, often upon the death of their leader, running at the enemy carrying a pair of ignited [[Type-1 plasma grenade|plasma grenades]]. Specific Unggoy squads, however, were tasked solely with such tactics in mind. Such "suicide squads" either used plasma grenades or were fitted with special plasma-ignited [[methane tank]]s on their [[Unggoy combat harness|harness]]es for the sole purpose of igniting them near opposing forces and | Mainline Unggoy infantry in service of the [[Covenant]] and its [[Covenant remnants|splinter factions]] occasionally employ suicide attacks as an act of desperation, often upon the death of their leader, running at the enemy carrying a pair of ignited [[Type-1 plasma grenade|plasma grenades]]. Specific Unggoy squads, however, were tasked solely with such tactics in mind. Such "suicide squads" either used plasma grenades or were fitted with special plasma-ignited [[methane tank]]s on their [[Unggoy combat harness|harness]]es for the sole purpose of igniting them near opposing forces and structures.<ref name="Card">'''[[Halo Wars: Limited Edition]]''', ''Arbiter leader card''</ref> | ||
Examples of suicide Unggoy deployments during the [[Human-Covenant War]] include the [[Harvest campaign]], the [[Battle of Arcadia]], the [[Battle of Shield World 0459]] and the [[Fall of Reach]]. According to his [[target profile]], [[Ripa 'Moramee]] frequently used Unggoy in this role.<ref name="Card"/> | Examples of suicide Unggoy deployments during the [[Human-Covenant War]] include the [[Harvest campaign]], the [[Battle of Arcadia]], the [[Battle of Shield World 0459]], and the [[Fall of Reach]]. According to his UNSC [[target profile]], [[Ripa 'Moramee]] frequently used Unggoy in this role.<ref name="Card"/> | ||
The suicide Unggoy in service to the [[Banished]] are drawn from thrall colonies, where the absence of the environmental hazards of the Unggoy homeworld [[Balaho]] as well as the lack of Covenant oversight has led to a dramatic increase in the numbers of truly aggressive and violent individuals. This led the Banished to adapt indoctrination protocols to turn these Unggoy into legions of suicide squads. Such squads were used during the [[ | The suicide Unggoy in service to the [[Banished]] are drawn from thrall colonies, where the absence of the environmental hazards of the Unggoy homeworld [[Balaho]], as well as the lack of Covenant oversight, has led to a dramatic increase in the numbers of truly aggressive and violent individuals. This led the Banished to adapt indoctrination protocols to turn these Unggoy into legions of suicide squads. Such squads were used during the [[Battle of Installation 00 (2559)|Battle of Installation 00]] in [[2559]].<ref name="CFI96"/> | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
{{Quote|Beware the shiny hiney.|[[Jeff Easterling]] on | {{Quote|Beware the shiny hiney.|[[Jeff Easterling]] on suicide Grunts.<ref name="TG">[https://twitter.com/GrimBrotherOne/status/831186996433293312 '''Jeff Easterling's Twitter''']</ref>}} | ||
[[File:H3 Suicide Grunt Minor.png|thumb|250px|An [[Unggoy Minor]] preparing to suicidally charge the enemy.]] | [[File:H3 Suicide Grunt Minor.png|thumb|250px|An [[Unggoy Minor]] preparing to suicidally charge the enemy.]] | ||
===FPS games=== | ===FPS games=== | ||
Occasionally during combat in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and all subsequent ''Halo'' first-person shooters, Grunts will enter a suicidal stage. If their leader is killed, Unggoy may sometimes activate two plasma grenades and rush to the player in an attempt to suicide-bomb them. Headshots can easily deal with | Occasionally during combat in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and all subsequent ''Halo'' first-person shooters, Grunts will enter a suicidal stage. If their leader is killed, Unggoy may sometimes activate two plasma grenades and rush to the player in an attempt to suicide-bomb them. Headshots can easily deal with them if spotted quickly, but if in large numbers, or if the player does not notice them until too late, they can be a devastating force. | ||
===''Halo Wars''=== | ===''Halo Wars''=== | ||
Suicide Grunts in ''Halo Wars'' are a special | Suicide Grunts in ''Halo Wars'' are a special unit available only if Ripa 'Moramee is the chosen leader. They cost 160 resources, 1 population slot, a tech level of 1, and can be built at the [[Covenant citadel]]. Although they are armed with T-25 plasma pistols, their ability to explode (toggled using the 'Y' button by default) makes them effective against vehicles and structures. | ||
They can | They can receive the following upgrades: | ||
*"''Zeal''": Speed boost while in | *"''Zeal''": Speed boost while in suicide mode. 500 resources and a tech level of 2. | ||
*"''Defile''": Suicide explosion does extra splash damage. 800 resources and a tech level of 3. | *"''Defile''": Suicide explosion does extra splash damage. 800 resources and a tech level of 3. | ||
===''Spartan'' series=== | ===''Spartan'' series=== | ||
Grunts perform suicide attacks during certain scripted sequences in ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' and ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'', often attacking in large waves. As in the rest of the series, it is preferable to dispatch them from a distance with precision weaponry, particularly the [[M6H magnum]] (in both games) or the [[BR85HB battle rifle]] (in ''Spartan Strike''). | Grunts perform suicide attacks during certain scripted sequences in ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' and ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'', often attacking in large waves. As in the rest of the series, it is preferable to dispatch them from a distance with precision weaponry, particularly the [[M6H magnum|magnum]] (in both games) or the [[BR85HB battle rifle|battle rifle]] (in ''Spartan Strike''). | ||
===''Halo Wars 2''=== | ===''Halo Wars 2''=== | ||
*'''Info:''' Anti-infantry, Deadly in numbers, Cannot attack air | *'''Info:''' Anti-infantry, Deadly in numbers, Cannot attack air | ||
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**'''Tier:''' 3 | **'''Tier:''' 3 | ||
**'''Cost:''' Supplies 0, Power 600 | **'''Cost:''' Supplies 0, Power 600 | ||
Unlike their ''Halo Wars'' counterparts | Unlike their ''Halo Wars'' counterparts, suicide Grunts in ''Halo Wars 2'' have no weapons. They can be built at the [[Raid Camp]] by all Banished leaders. In [[Blitz]], suicide Grunts cost 80 energy and (unlike in other modes) can destroy aircraft. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Covenant suicide grunt.gif|In-game model of the | File:Covenant suicide grunt.gif|In-game model of the suicide Grunts in ''[[Halo Wars]]''. | ||
File:HW2B Banished Suicide Grunts.png|Banished | File:HW2B Banished Suicide Grunts.png|Banished suicide Grunts in the ''Halo Wars 2 Open Beta''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
Revision as of 10:32, February 15, 2017
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- Sergeant Major Duvall: "Romeo Company, be advised: we have reports of Covenant suicide squads."
- Army trooper: "You gotta be kidding me..."
- — UNSC personnel encountering suicide Unggoy during the Fall of Reach.[1]
Unggoy infantry sometimes use suicide tactics as their mode of attack, either out of their own volition or due to specific orders to carry out such attacks; units consisting of the latter are commonly known as suicide Grunts or simply suicide squads.[1][2]
History
Mainline Unggoy infantry in service of the Covenant and its splinter factions occasionally employ suicide attacks as an act of desperation, often upon the death of their leader, running at the enemy carrying a pair of ignited plasma grenades. Specific Unggoy squads, however, were tasked solely with such tactics in mind. Such "suicide squads" either used plasma grenades or were fitted with special plasma-ignited methane tanks on their harnesses for the sole purpose of igniting them near opposing forces and structures.[3]
Examples of suicide Unggoy deployments during the Human-Covenant War include the Harvest campaign, the Battle of Arcadia, the Battle of Shield World 0459, and the Fall of Reach. According to his UNSC target profile, Ripa 'Moramee frequently used Unggoy in this role.[3]
The suicide Unggoy in service to the Banished are drawn from thrall colonies, where the absence of the environmental hazards of the Unggoy homeworld Balaho, as well as the lack of Covenant oversight, has led to a dramatic increase in the numbers of truly aggressive and violent individuals. This led the Banished to adapt indoctrination protocols to turn these Unggoy into legions of suicide squads. Such squads were used during the Battle of Installation 00 in 2559.[2]
Gameplay
- "Beware the shiny hiney."
- — Jeff Easterling on suicide Grunts.[4]
FPS games
Occasionally during combat in Halo 3 and all subsequent Halo first-person shooters, Grunts will enter a suicidal stage. If their leader is killed, Unggoy may sometimes activate two plasma grenades and rush to the player in an attempt to suicide-bomb them. Headshots can easily deal with them if spotted quickly, but if in large numbers, or if the player does not notice them until too late, they can be a devastating force.
Halo Wars
Suicide Grunts in Halo Wars are a special unit available only if Ripa 'Moramee is the chosen leader. They cost 160 resources, 1 population slot, a tech level of 1, and can be built at the Covenant citadel. Although they are armed with T-25 plasma pistols, their ability to explode (toggled using the 'Y' button by default) makes them effective against vehicles and structures.
They can receive the following upgrades:
- "Zeal": Speed boost while in suicide mode. 500 resources and a tech level of 2.
- "Defile": Suicide explosion does extra splash damage. 800 resources and a tech level of 3.
Spartan series
Grunts perform suicide attacks during certain scripted sequences in Halo: Spartan Assault and Halo: Spartan Strike, often attacking in large waves. As in the rest of the series, it is preferable to dispatch them from a distance with precision weaponry, particularly the magnum (in both games) or the battle rifle (in Spartan Strike).
Halo Wars 2
- Info: Anti-infantry, Deadly in numbers, Cannot attack air
- Tier: 0
- Cost: Population 2, Supplies 100, Power 25
- Suicide Grunt upgrade: New "Recruits"
- Info: Increases squad size
- Tier: 3
- Cost: Supplies 0, Power 600
Unlike their Halo Wars counterparts, suicide Grunts in Halo Wars 2 have no weapons. They can be built at the Raid Camp by all Banished leaders. In Blitz, suicide Grunts cost 80 energy and (unlike in other modes) can destroy aircraft.
Gallery
In-game model of the suicide Grunts in Halo Wars.
Banished suicide Grunts in the Halo Wars 2 Open Beta.
List of appearances
- Halo 3 (First appearance)
- Halo Wars
- Halo 3: ODST
- Halo: Reach
- Halo 4
- Halo: Spartan Assault
- Halo: Spartan Strike
- Halo 5: Guardians
- Halo Wars 2
Sources
- ^ a b Halo: Reach, campaign level Exodus
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder Issue 96 - THE ART OF WAR(S)
- ^ a b Halo Wars: Limited Edition, Arbiter leader card
- ^ Jeff Easterling's Twitter
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