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|image=[[File:HTMCC H3 OssoonaHarness Crop.png|x500px]]<br/>An example of a Sangheili wearing the [[Ossoona harness]]; one of many types favoured by the Ossoonas.{{Ref/Reuse|CFAoW}} | |image=[[File:HTMCC H3 OssoonaHarness Crop.png|x500px]]<br/>An example of a Sangheili wearing the [[Ossoona harness]]; one of many types favoured by the Ossoonas.{{Ref/Reuse|CFAoW}} | ||
|species=[[Sangheili]] | |species=[[Sangheili]] | ||
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|branch=[[Special Warfare Group]]/[[Fleet Security]]{{Ref/Reuse|CEALibrary}} | |branch=[[Special Warfare Group]]/[[Fleet Security]]{{Ref/Reuse|CEALibrary}} | ||
|mission=Espionage, spywork and infiltration{{Ref/Reuse|TF1}} | |mission=Espionage, spywork and infiltration{{Ref/Reuse|TF1}} | ||
|equipment=*Specialized [[Ossoona harness|harness variant]]{{Ref/Reuse|CFAoW}}{{Ref/Game|Id=H3Desc|H3|[[Ossoona harness]] [[Armor permutations (Halo 3)|armor permutation]] description}} | |||
*[[Active camouflage]]{{Ref/Reuse|TF1}} | |||
*[[Energy shielding]]{{Ref/Reuse|TF1}} | |||
*Recording device{{Ref/Reuse|TF1}} | |||
|notable=*[[Isna 'Nosolee]] | |notable=*[[Isna 'Nosolee]] | ||
*[[Ahta 'Ozoni]] | *[[Ahta 'Ozoni]] | ||
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'''Ossoona''' was a | '''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}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Roles and responsibilities=== | ===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 | 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}} | ||
Ossoona was considered a temporary assignment within the Covenant, with an experienced | 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}} | ||
===Organisation=== | ===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}} | 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. | ||
===History=== | ===History=== | ||
Ossoonas were employed late during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. During the [[Battle of Installation 04]], the | 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. | ||
Despite the [[High Prophet of Truth]] | Despite the [[High Prophet of Truth]] ordering the genocide of the Sangheili during [[Great Schism]],{{Ref/Game|Halo 2|Quote=A bloody fate awaits you and the rest of your incompetent race, and I, Tartarus, Chieftain of the Brutes will send you to it! ...When they learn? Ha ha. Fool! They ordered me to do it!}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=GoO22|Halo: Ghosts of Onyx|Chapter=22 "In the confusion caused by the departing Prophets, the Sangheili's ancient feud with the Jiralhanae had escalated into xenocide."}} resulting in the entire species cast out from the Covenant,{{Ref/Site|Id=WaypointJiralhanae|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/jiralhanae |Site=Halo Waypoint |Quote=The resulting conflict would be called the Great Schism, and it would divide the Covenant into two, ultimately forcing the Sangheili out.}} some Ossoona committed actions that were deemed "traitorous" to other Sangheili [[Covenant separatists|rebelling forces]]. Because of this, many Ossoona were collectively branded as traitors of the [[keep]] and hunted down in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] era.{{Ref/Reuse|CFAoW}}{{Ref/Reuse|H3Desc}} While the reputation of the role had been tarnished, it continued 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}} | ||
==Equipment== | ==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 | 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 personnel== | ==Known personnel== | ||
*[[Isna 'Nosolee]] | *[[Isna 'Nosolee]] | ||
*[[Ahta 'Ozoni]] | *[[Ahta 'Ozoni]] | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{ | *''[[Halo 3]]'' {{C|Mentioned only; ''Master Chief Collection''-only}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | ||
**''[[Library (feature)|Library]]'' {{Mo}} | **''[[Library (feature)|Library]]'' {{Mo}} |