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{{Unit infobox | {{Unit infobox|variant= Cov | ||
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|image=[[File:HReach - Sangheili Field Marshall.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:HReach - Sangheili Field Marshall.png|300px]] | ||
|species=Sangheili | |species=Sangheili | ||
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==Designation== | ==Designation== | ||
===Role=== | ===Role=== | ||
Field Marshals command large-scale ground forces in widespread field operations, such as in full-scale planetary invasions. | Field Marshals command large-scale ground forces in widespread field operations, such as in full-scale planetary invasions. Field Marshals outrank [[Sangheili General|Generals]], who command particular regiments of ground forces; in some cases, a General may report directly to his Field Marshal.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Field Marshals command ultimate authority on the battlefield, reporting directly to their [[Covenant fleet|fleet]]'s [[Supreme Commander]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc}} Despite their important command position, they are frequently present on the front lines in areas of importance and directing operations from there, rather than from fortified positions or spacecraft. | ||
Some Field Marshals lead small strike teams composed of lower-ranking Zealots for operations that require both skill and precision. These operations are generally intended to search for and retrieve artifacts of value to their [[Covenant religion|religion]], or to eliminate targets to turn the tide of battles.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Winter Contingency]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 60''</ref> | Some Field Marshals lead small strike teams composed of lower-ranking Zealots for operations that require both skill and precision. These operations are generally intended to search for and retrieve artifacts of value to their [[Covenant religion|religion]], or to eliminate targets to turn the tide of battles.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Winter Contingency]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 60''</ref> | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In ''Halo: Reach'' | *In ''Halo: Reach'''s Armory, the name of this rank is misspelled "Field Marshall". "Marshall" is a proper noun, typically used as a surname or as a masculine given name.<ref>[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/field+marshal '''Dictionary.com''': ''field marshal'']</ref><ref>[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Marshall '''Dictionary.com''': ''Marshall'']</ref> | ||
*While only one Field Marshal is fought in-game during ''Halo: Reach'' | *While only one Field Marshal is fought in-game during ''Halo: Reach'''s campaign, several sightings occur. The first Field Marshal is seen during a cutscene in ''[[Winter Contingency]]'', though he escapes. Another Field Marshal is seen in the level ''[[New Alexandria]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s final cutscene, killing [[Catherine-B320]] from a Phantom. The only in-game Field Marshal encounter is at the end of the level ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]'', trying to prevent [[SPARTAN-B312]] from manning the [[Mark 2488 Onager|mass driver]]. The last Field Marshal is partly offscreen during ''[[Lone Wolf]]'', igniting his energy sword. | ||
*The Field Marshal is one of two enemies in ''Reach'' capable of switching weapons, along with the Zealot fought in ''[[Tip of the Spear]]''. He is equipped with a fuel rod cannon and when his shields are depleted he will switch to an energy sword. | *The Field Marshal is one of two enemies in ''Reach'' capable of switching weapons, along with the Zealot fought in ''[[Tip of the Spear]]''. He is equipped with a fuel rod cannon and when his shields are depleted he will switch to an energy sword. | ||
*In ''Halo: Reach'', the Field Marshal and Zealots are the only Sangheili classes that cannot be fought in [[Firefight]]. | *In ''Halo: Reach'', the Field Marshal and Zealots are the only Sangheili classes that cannot be fought in [[Firefight]]. | ||
*The armor of a Sangheili Field Marshal is available as an [[Armor customization (Halo: Reach)|armor permutation]] for players who have reached the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in ''Halo: Reach''. It is the last Elite armor permutation a player can receive. | |||
*A humorous tweet by [[Jeff Easterling]] joked that the Field Marshal who killed [[Catherine-B320]] is named Bob.<ref>[https://twitter.com/tyz_12/status/592951730956070912 '''Twitter''']</ref> | |||
*Despite many sightings throughout ''[[Halo: Reach]]'''s campaign, it is presumed that only two separate Field Marshals are fought. The first unique Field Marshal appears in ''[[Winter Contingency]]'', and is again seen in ''[[New Alexandria]]'' and finally on ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]'', where he is killed by [[SPARTAN-B312]]. The second unique Field Marshal is seen in the final cutscene of [[Lone Wolf]], where he attempts to kill [[SPARTAN-B312]]. His fate is currently unknown. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== |