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==History==
==History==
Just plain dumbass grunts
Just plain dumbass grunts
==Military structure==
===Ranks===
{| cellpadding="5" border="1" style="clear: both;"
! '''Rank'''
! '''Image'''
! '''Description'''
|-
! colspan="3"|'''Unggoy Leaders'''
|-
|'''[[Unggoy Imperial]]'''
|[[File:UnggoyImperial.png|80px]]
|The Unggoy Imperial rank is a rank that is mostly comprised of veteran Unggoy that served in the Human-Covenant war. They often will lead groups of Unggoy Storms into battle, and are sometimes accompanied by Unggoy Heavies.
|-
|'''[[Unggoy Ultra]]'''
|[[File:Halo_Reach_-_Unggoy.png|80px]]
[[File:Halo2AnniversaryUnggoyUltra.jpg|80px]]
| These Unggoy serve as field commanders to their comrades, and wear distinctive white-lilac armor (reminiscent of the [[Sangheili Ultra]]s). While they appear to have some authority over lesser-ranked Unggoy, they have no control whatsoever over the other Covenant races. They are stronger opponents than their subordinates, and are more accurate with firearms, throw [[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|plasma grenades]] often, and wear heavier armor and a helmet that is required to be shot off first before an enemy can headshot them.
|-
! colspan="3"|'''Grunt Specialists'''
|-
|'''[[Unggoy Ranger]]'''
|[[File:UnggoyRanger.png|80px]]
|A specialized group of Unggoy fully trained and armored for extra-vehicular activity.
|-
|'''[[Special Operations Unggoy]]'''
|[[File:HReach_-_SpecOps_Unggoy.png|80px]]
[[File:Halo2AnniversarySpecialOperationUnggoy-Needler.jpg|80px]]
[[File:Halo2AnniversarySpecialOperationUnggoyUltra.jpg|80px]]
|These Unggoy are experienced and specially-chosen, usually commanded by the [[Special Operations Sangheili|special operations Sangheili]], and are given distinctive jet-black armor. They are part of the [[Covenant Special Operations]] division of the [[Special Warfare Group]]. Just like the special operations Sangheili, they are able to use [[active camouflage]]. They are extremely skilled in warfare compared to their lower-ranked counterparts, and won't panic too often in combat situations, if they do at all. They usually can be seen wielding fuel rod guns, and throw plasma grenades with great accuracy. Though some of them chose to side with the [[Fleet of Retribution|Sangheili]] during the Great Schism many remained within the Jiralhanae-led units loyal to the Prophets, wearing white armor similar to the Unggoy Ultra. Though Special Operation Unggoy Minors and Majors have no armor distinction (both wearing a jet-black or dark purple Combat Harness) Special Operation Unggoy Ultras are distinguished from their Unggoy Ultra counterparts by how their combat harnesses feature the 2-pronged methane tank, while other Unggoy Ultras feature the standard white point-tank version.
|-
|'''[[Unggoy Heavy]]'''
|[[File:H4-UnggoyHeavy.png|80px]]
|Heavies are specialized Unggoy that wear green colored armor and are often deployed for defensive actions.<ref>'''Halo 2''', level ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref> Their primary purposes are to deploy plasma cannons and man them, although they are occasionally seen wielding fuel rod guns, plasma rifles, and even Spikers.
|-
! colspan="3"|'''Grunt Infantry'''
|-
|'''[[Unggoy Major]]'''
|[[File:HReach-GruntMajor.png|100px]]
|Majors are more experienced than Unggoy Minors, and wear crimson colored armor. They command several Unggoy Minors and are slightly more skilled in combat and courageous, though this difference is not always substantial.
|-
|'''[[Unggoy Storm]]'''
|[[File:H5G-Render-Grunt.png|100px]]
|Storm Grunts are specialized shock troops.
|-
|'''[[Unggoy Minor]]'''
|[[File:H2A Unggoy.png|80px]]
|Unggoy Minors are the lowest ranking Unggoy. They wear orange colored armor and are often the least dangerous, most cowardly, and inaccurate marksmen of all the Unggoy. When their commanding officer is killed, they routinely break formation and flee; however, they will regroup and start firing at their target again. As is fitting for Jiralhanae behavior, Unggoy under the command of the Jiralhanae are substantially more aggressive.
|}
=== Other titles and roles ===
[[Deacon]]ship is the only position open to the Unggoy in the [[Ministry of Tranquility]]. Unlike many other roles available to the Unggoy, this rank does not often involve combat or hard manual labor, though they have been known to carry around plasma pistols and [[Type-33 Needler|Needler]]s.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 50''</ref>
Some Unggoy are also known to serve as merchants and are well-respected in the Covenant hierarchy. During the [[Ascension]] ceremony of the Covenant's last triumvirate of [[Hierarchs]], a [[Yanme'e]] [[Yanme'e Queen|queen]], Kig-Yar Shipmasters, and Unggoy traders were present. It was also said that their harnesses were adorned with large jewels.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 381''</ref>
While regular Unggoy infantry occasionally choose to employ [[suicide attack]]s out of desperation, the Covenant were also known to purposefully assign [[Suicide Unggoy|select fanatical Unggoy squads]] to use such attacks as their primary offensive tactic against the enemy.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 350''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Exodus]]''</ref> The [[Banished]] later adopted similar tactics.<ref name="CFI96"/>
The [[Heretic Unggoy]] followed their [[Sangheili]] organizers in [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|a rebellion]] against the Covenant's Prophets. They started as members of an artifact retrieval group led by the Sangheili [[Sesa 'Refumee]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Oracle]]''</ref>
[[Unggoy jockey|Jockeys]] operate Unggoy-manufactured [[Goblin]] [[Powered exoskeleton|battlesuits]] or other vehicles,<ref name="buzz"/> such as [[Type-32 Ghost]]s or [[Type-54 Ghost]]s.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==

Revision as of 10:24, June 8, 2020

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History

Just plain dumbass grunts

Gameplay

Main article: Unggoy/Gameplay
Main-Legendary.png See our gameplay information related to Unggoy on its gameplay page.

Overall, the Unggoy in gameplay are very weak in combat; often fleeing when their leader has been killed. However, in larger numbers, they can be more of a threat, especially in higher difficulties. If their leader is killed, Unggoy may sometimes activate two plasma grenades and rush to the player in an attempt to suicide-bomb them.

In Halo Wars, the Unggoy serves as the main infantry unit, serving as the Covenant equivalent to the Marine. They start with a plasma pistol and three in each squad, but they can be upgraded to wield needlers.

A melee attack can kill a Grunt instantly, so when you face no more than 5 of them, don't waste your ammo and just punch them. For large groups use the Gravity Hammer, unless the catch skull is on meaning you have to stay outside their range, as even in close-range the Grunts will not hesitate to spam-grenades at the enemy.

Trivia

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  • In Tagalog, Unggoy means "monkey".
  • In real life, "Grunt" is a slang military term for infantrymen.[1]
  • The Unggoy were ranked #5 in Game Informer's "The Top 10 Most Pathetic Enemies" list.[2]
  • In Halo: Reach, Unggoy voices were changed. Instead of their original high-pitched and squeaky voices, they sound more deep and mechanical, possibly because of their breathing apparatus. However, they are still being voiced by Joseph Staten.[3]
  • In Halo: Reach, if an Unggoy's methane tank is shot or meleed it may fall off, causing the gas to launch said Unggoy into the air and eventually explode. Many players consider this a great hazard, especially on higher difficulties.
  • The redesigned Unggoy that appear in Halo 4 bear a great deal of resemblance to the wretches from the Gears of War series.
  • The Grunt appeared in Konami's Super Bomberman R as one of the three exclusive characters in the Xbox One version. He is known as Grunt Bomber, a specie of the Covenant from Planet Halo. He is a speed typed bomber and his special ability is the Plasma Pistol.

Gallery

  • Concept art of an Unggoy's face for Halo: Combat Evolved.

    Concept art of an Unggoy's face for Halo: Combat Evolved.

  • Concept art of Unggoy.

    Concept art of Unggoy.

  • More concept art of Unggoy.

    More concept art of Unggoy.

  • A comparison among Unggoy in the Halo Trilogy and Halo: Reach.

    A comparison among Unggoy in the Halo Trilogy and Halo: Reach.

  • Armor variants for the Unggoy in Halo: Combat Evolved.

    Armor variants for the Unggoy in Halo: Combat Evolved.

  • An Unggoy without his mask in the Halo 2 Official Strategy Guide, showing the species' sharp teeth which make them slightly intimidating.

    An Unggoy without his mask in the Halo 2 Official Strategy Guide, showing the species' sharp teeth which make them slightly intimidating.

  • A Heretic Unggoy, clad in unique gold armor, with a Needler in Halo 2.

    A Heretic Unggoy, clad in unique gold armor, with a Needler in Halo 2.

  • An Unggoy Minor in Halo 2.

    An Unggoy Minor in Halo 2.

  • A cylindrical-backed Unggoy as seen in The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor.

    A cylindrical-backed Unggoy as seen in The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor.

  • A Brute Captain leads a pack of Unggoy in the Earth bunker Crow's Nest in an early build of Halo 3.

    A Brute Captain leads a pack of Unggoy in the Earth bunker Crow's Nest in an early build of Halo 3.

  • An Unggoy in Halo 3.

    An Unggoy in Halo 3.

  • The face of an Unggoy Minor.

    The face of an Unggoy Minor.

  • An Unggoy Minor firing a plasma turret on board a Scarab.

    An Unggoy Minor firing a plasma turret on board a Scarab.

  • Concept art of an Unggoy for the Blur cinematics in Halo Wars.

    Concept art of an Unggoy for the Blur cinematics in Halo Wars.

  • Model concept art of an Unggoy Minor in Halo Wars.

    Model concept art of an Unggoy Minor in Halo Wars.

  • A cinematic model of an Unggoy in Halo Wars.

    A cinematic model of an Unggoy in Halo Wars.

  • In-game model of an Unggoy squad in Halo Wars.

    In-game model of an Unggoy squad in Halo Wars.

  • Unggoy single and dual-wielding plasma rifles in Halo Legends: The Package.

    Unggoy single and dual-wielding plasma rifles in Halo Legends: The Package.

  • Three happy Unggoy Minors in Halo: Blood Line.

    Three happy Unggoy Minors in Halo: Blood Line.

  • An Unggoy Minor in Halo: Reach.

    An Unggoy Minor in Halo: Reach.

  • An Unggoy Ultra in Halo: Reach.

    An Unggoy Ultra in Halo: Reach.

  • An Unggoy Minor in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

    An Unggoy Minor in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

  • Concept art of an Unggoy's face for Halo 4.

    Concept art of an Unggoy's face for Halo 4.

  • An Unggoy Storm in Halo 4.

    An Unggoy Storm in Halo 4.

  • Unggoy Minors in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    Unggoy Minors in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • An Unggoy Imperial and Unggoy Storm in Halo 5: Guardians.

    An Unggoy Imperial and Unggoy Storm in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Swords of Sanghelios Unggoy Storm standing around a fire on Sanghelios.

    Swords of Sanghelios Unggoy Storm standing around a fire on Sanghelios.

  • Unggoy trapped by 031 Exuberant Witness on Genesis.

    Unggoy trapped by 031 Exuberant Witness on Genesis.

  • Concept art of Unggoy for Halo Wars 2.

    Concept art of Unggoy for Halo Wars 2.

  • Concept art for an unused Unggoy cyborg for Halo Wars 2.

    Concept art for an unused Unggoy cyborg for Halo Wars 2.

  • A Grunt Squad with Brute leader in the Halo Wars 2 Open Beta.

    A Grunt Squad with Brute leader in the Halo Wars 2 Open Beta.

  • Blitz card of one Unggoy phenotype in Halo Wars 2.

    Blitz card of one Unggoy phenotype in Halo Wars 2.

  • Blitz card of another Unggoy phenotype.

    Blitz card of another Unggoy phenotype.

  • Blitz card of both phenotypes being frozen by cryo.

    Blitz card of both phenotypes being frozen by cryo.

  • Grunt squads with Elite leaders in Halo Wars 2.

    Grunt squads with Elite leaders in Halo Wars 2.

  • Grunt squads led by Brutes and Elites respectively fight in Halo Wars 2 multiplayer.

    Grunt squads led by Brutes and Elites respectively fight in Halo Wars 2 multiplayer.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Grunt on Wikipedia
  2. ^ GameInformer: Top five video game punching bags.
  3. ^ Bungie.net : Bungie Weekly Update 4.16.10

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