Editing Sangheili harness

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[[File:Elites Comparison.jpg|thumb|300px|Three varieties of Sangheili harness.]]
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'''Sangheili harness''' refers to a wide variety of [[Powered exoskeleton|armor system]]s used by the [[Sangheili]] soldiers of the [[Covenant]] and its [[Covenant remnants|splinter groups]]. The differences between harnesses depend on rank, function, or style. Some harnesses are designed for specific tactical functions, while others trace their origin to a need for hierarchical distinction, and some are instead primarily ceremonial in nature.{{Ref/Site|Id=Clarity|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-clarity-grace|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Clarity & Grace|D=25|M=05|Y=2018}}

Though the [[combat harness]] is only one variant among many other Sangheili harnesses, the term "combat harness" is sometimes used off-handedly in a synecdochical manner when referring to other Sangheili harnesses, as it is the most basic, well-known, and widespread harness variant.{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG56|EVG|Page=56}}{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG60|EVG|Page=60}}{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG28|H4EVG|Page=28}}{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG48|H4EVG|Page=48}}

==Design details==
A Sangheili harness consists of a techsuit, typically dark in color, over which armor plates are laid. The latter are often brightly coloured to indicate the wearer's rank or affiliation; in keeping with Sangheili design conventions, they are usually sleek and organic in appearance. The armor of most harnesses includes a helmet, chestplate, pauldrons, vambraces, cuisses, greaves, and foot protection -- though some lighter patterns forgo the vambraces.{{Ref/Game|Id=H4|H4|In-game models of Sangheili}}

[[File:H4 - Sangheili techsuit.jpg|200px|thumb|One type of techsuit used under the harness.]]

High-ranking Sangheili appear to have greater flexibility in their choice of harness, and may choose between standard or ornamented designs;{{Ref/Game|Id=H2A|H2A|In-game models of Sangheili}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Reach|HR|In-game models of Sangheili}} Gold coloration is universally associated with a commanding role (e.g. [[Field Master]]s, [[Sangheili General|General]]s, [[Sangheili Warlord|Banished Warlord]]s.){{Ref/Book|Id=Strategy141|[[Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide]]|Page=141}}{{Ref/Book|Id=AoBW52|AoBW|Page=52}}{{Ref/Site|Id=ArchiveGrim|URL=http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/9-canon-fodder-and-random-lore-chat/?page=64|Site=Halo Archive|Page=Forum: Canon Fodder and Random Lore Chat; GrimBrotherOne's comment|D=25|M=05|Y=2018}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Infinite|HI|In-game models of Sangheili}}

The Sangheili harness is almost always equipped with [[energy shielding]], with some variants featuring enhanced shields.{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG57|EVG|Page=57}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG60}} It also boosts the speed and strength of its user, though in this aspect it remains less effective than the [[human]]-made [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]]; Sangheili harnesses are also less durable than MJOLNIR.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc131|Enc11|Page=131}}

==History==
The Covenant Empire originally applied a structured coding of armor color for combat, political, and ceremonial roles.{{Ref/Reuse|Clarity}} However, after the empire's collapse, its various splinter factions did not adhere strictly to this color coding, resulting in a wide variety of colorations being in use in the post-war era.{{Ref/Reuse|ArchiveGrim}}

===Influence from and on humanity===
In [[2525]], science lances were dispatched to the [[Chi Ceti system]] by the [[Prophet of Regret]] to capture technology and equipment from the [[Damascus Testing Facility]] for study.{{Ref/Game|Id=HWDamascus|HW|HW:Timeline|Timeline}} While the outcome of their mission is unknown, the facility was held by the [[UNSC]] and continued to develop new [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]] variants throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]]{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG85|EVG|Page=85}} and in the years that followed.{{Ref/Game|Id=H4Damascus|H4|Description of the [[SOLDIER-class Mjolnir|SOLDIER]] helmet|Quote=Rigorously tested at Damascus Testing Facility on the rocky world of Chi Ceti IV.}}

After the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[UNSC]], [[ONI]], and various private corporations started developing a number of armor permutations based on Sangheili armor technology for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]] platform. This was done either by cooperating with human-allied Sangheili — such those from the [[Swords of Sanghelios]], especially those on board [[Anvil Station]] — or by independent research, testing, and reverse-engineering, sometimes bordering on disrespect for safety protocols.

The [[ANUBIS-class Mjolnir|ANUBIS]] helmet's enhanced sensor suite was developed in collaboration with Sangheili, though ONI security paranoia has slowed technology integration.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5Anubis|H5|Description of the [[ANUBIS-class Mjolnir|ANUBIS]] helmet}} [[Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme]]'s [[FREEBOOTER-class Mjolnir]] features seamless nanofabricated armor panels that also hint at a Sangheili trade link.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5Freebooter|H5|Description of the [[FREEBOOTER-class Mjolnir|FREEBOOTER]] helmet}} Sangheili-sourced nanolaminates and scanning elements make the [[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)#Visor color|Dauntless]] sensor grid and faceplate expensive even by [[Watershed Division]] standards.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5Visors|H5|Descriptions of visor colors}}

Although not built from Sangheili technology properly, the [[VALKYRIE-class Mjolnir]] is fully compatible with all known Covenant flight systems in addition to human ones.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5Valkyrie|H5|Description of the [[VALKYRIE-class Mjolnir|VALKYRIE]] armor}} The [[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)#Visor color|Saturnine]] VISR hardware is fully compatible with Sangheili combat harness power and data feeds, leading some to believe it is intended for export.{{Ref/Reuse|H5Visors}}

[[HELIOSKRILL-class Mjolnir]] was developed by a Sangheili artisan-armorer prodigy whose skill allowed her to reverse-engineer even the classified parts of the Mjolnir platform, including the neural interface. This Mjolnir variant is produced by [[Kolaar Manufactorum]], and bears the name of a [[Helioskrill|predatory creature]] from [[Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H5Helioskrill|H5|Description of the [[HELIOSKRILL-class Mjolnir|HELIOSKRILL]] helmet and armor}} Also produced by Sangheili, intended for use by [[Spartan]]s working with the Swords of Sanghelios, are the [[THREMALEON-class Mjolnir|THREMALEON]]{{Ref/Game|Id=HIThremaleon|HI|Description of the [[THREMALEON-class Mjolnir|THREMALEON]] helmet}} and [[SERPIN-class armor|SERPIN]]{{Ref/Game|Id=HISerpin|HI|Description of the [[SERPIN-class armor|SERPIN]] helmet}} Mjolnir classes. On the other hand, the [[Accord harness]] is a Sangheili harness primarily designed by humans as part of the [[Anvil Initiative]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Wort|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/art-of-wort|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Art of Wort|D=21|M=05|Y=2021}}

==Types==
===Military harnesses===
Harnesses used in the military of the Covenant and its remnants.
*'''[[Combat harness]]''' - The combat harness is the ubiquitous armor system available to Sangheili of all ranks,{{Ref/Site|Id=Fighting|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-fighting-words|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Fighting Words|D=25|M=05|Y=2018}} used across all Covenant conflicts, and considered the "mainline" by humans; its iconic shape is an emblem of Sangheili military might.{{Ref/Game|Id=H3Combat|H3|Description of the Combat harness}} Despite this, there are many iterations of the combat harness, which share a general design plan but differ in a wide range of functional and aesthetic features; these may be considered separate patterns by the Sangheili themselves.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG57}}{{Ref/Reuse|ArchiveGrim}}{{Ref/Reuse|H2A}} The adaptability of this armor has caused it to remain in use among many disparate Covenant remnant groups.{{Ref/Site|Id=Marching|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-marching-on|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Marching On|D=25|M=05|Y=2018}}
**Variations of the basic combat harness were used by [[Sangheili High Councilor]]s and [[Honor Guard#Sangheili|Honor Guardsmen]].{{Ref/Reuse|H2A}}
*'''[[Assault harness]]''' - The assault harness is a sealed armor which predates the Covenant, and was restricted by the [[San'Shyuum]] due to its power. Sangheili, especially those within the [[Fleet of Retribution]], decided to bring it back into use after the [[Great Schism]].{{Ref/Level|Id=Floodgate|H3|Floodgate}}{{Ref/Game|Id=H3Assault|H3|Description of the Assault harness}}
*'''[[Flight harness]]''' - The flight harness is a sealed armor designed for pilots of Covenant [[space fighter|strikecraft]], with an emphasis on reducing fatigue within cramped cockpits.{{Ref/Game|Id=H3Flight|H3|Description of the Flight harness}}
*'''[[Storm harness]]''' - The storm harness is a variant originally manufactured for shock troopers who operated on frontier worlds. It gained prominence during the [[Blooding Years]].{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Fury|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-fury-s-road|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Fury's Road|D=25|M=05|Y=2018}}

<Gallery class=center>
File:H2AMLGSpecopsElite.png|A Covenant [[Special Operations Officer]] wearing the {{Pattern|Gheocin|combat harness}}, one of the most common varieties.
File:Spartanoftheark T42-DESW.jpg|A Sangheili wearing the {{Pattern|Od'wagra|combat harness}} during the [[Fall of Reach]].
File:HW2 SangheiliRangerMenu.png|Banished Sangheili utilizing another variant of combat harness.
File:H2A-SangheiliHonorGuard.png|A Sangheili Honor Guardsman clad in armor based on the ''Gheocin''-pattern combat harness.
File:HTMCC H2A CF159 RaasYajadai.jpg|High Councilor [[Raas 'Yajadai]] dressed in the armor of his station, which is similarly based on the ''Gheocin''-pattern combat harness.
File:Halo 3 Spec Ops Elite.jpg|A Special Operations Officer in the Fleet of Retribution wearing an assault harness.
File:H3 Guardian FlightElite 8.png|A Sangheili wearing a flight harness.
File:HTMCC-H4 PlasmaWeaponry.png|Two [[Sangheili Storm]] belonging to Jul 'Mdama's Covenant wearing the {{Pattern|Te'tsockn|storm harness}}.
</Gallery>

*'''[[Infiltration harness]]''' - The infiltration harness is an armor system equipped with innate [[active camouflage]] technology.{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG59|EVG|Page=59}} As such, it is commonly used by [[Special Operations Sangheili|Special Operations]] and [[Stealth Sangheili|Stealth]] Sangheili.{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}}{{Ref/Game|Id=CEA|HCEA|In-game models of Sangheili}} 
**A special variant is in use by the [[Silent Shadow]].{{Ref/Comic|Id=tfs|TFS|Story=Hunting Party}}{{Ref/Anthology|Id=hh|Evo|Story=Headhunters}}
*'''[[Intrusion harness]]''' - The intrusion harness is similar to the infiltration harness, but is generally lighter and sturdier.{{Ref/Game|Id=H3Commando|H3|Description of the Commando harness}}
**[[Sangheili Zealot]]s hailing from [[Hesduros]] often wear intrusion harnesses based on the traditional armor of Kaidons from that planet.{{Ref/Reuse|H4}}{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG27|H4EVG|Page=27}}{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG49|H4EVG|Page=49}} [[Jul 'Mdama]], the "Didact's Hand", wore a modified version of this harness pattern.{{Ref/Game|Id=H4Jul|H4|Cutscene appearance of Jul 'Mdama}}
**The '''[[Liagrul-pattern intrusion harness|Commando harness]]''' is a variant of the intrusion harness. It is equipped with hardened communications gear and uplink capabilities for use by [[Commando Unit]]s.{{Ref/Game|Id=H3Commando|H3|Description of the Commando harness}}
*'''[[Outrider harness]]''' - The outrider harness is intended to improve the survivability and combat effectiveness of its user, especially during isolated missions on frontier worlds.{{Ref/Reuse|Marching}}

<Gallery class=center>
File:HTMCC-HR SpecOps Elite Portrait.png|A Covenant Special Operations Officer on board the ''[[Ardent Prayer]]'' wearing an infiltration harness.
File:H5G - Zealot Assassin 1.png|A Zealot using the [[active camouflage]] function of his {{Pattern|Denzhau|intrusion harness}}.
File:H3 - Commando Elite.jpg|A Sangheili wearing the {{Pattern|Liagrul|intrusion harness}}.
File:HTMCC-H2AMP Lockdown Outrider&Carbine 1.png|A Sangheili clad in an [[Outrider harness]].
</Gallery>

*'''[[Exo harness]]''' - The exo harness is a sealed armor used for [[extra-vehicular activity]]. There are many variations of this harness, including some derived from the assault and storm platforms.{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG58|EVG|Page=58}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Brute|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-brute-force|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Brute Force|D=25|M=05|Y=2018}}{{Ref/Reuse|Fury}}
*'''[[Invader harness]]''' - The invader harness was a ceremonial armor used by Sangheili hunting lodges. Since the dissolution of the Covenant, it has been modernized for combat against the [[Jiralhanae]].{{Ref/Reuse|Marching}}
*'''''[[Enduring Conviction]]'' crew harness''' - This harness was worn by some Banished Sangheili on board the ''Enduring Conviction''. It bears similarities to the Combat and Storm variants.{{Ref/Level|Id=UnderTheDark|HW2|Under the Dark}}
**[[Shipmaster]] [[Let 'Volir]] wears a variation on this harness, with a helmet similar to that of a raid harness but with no faceplate.{{Ref/Game|Id=HW2Let|HW2|Artwork and cutscene appearance of Let 'Volir}}
*'''[[Ossoona harness]]''' - The Ossoona harness was used by Stealth Sangheili given the title of [[Ossoona]], or "Eye of the Prophet", who acted as scouts and spies for the San'Shyuum in the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|Wort}}
*'''[[Officer harness]]''' - The officer harness is worn by the Officer subclass among [[Sangheili Major]]s, and by [[Sangheili Enforcer]]s in the Banished.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11135|Enc11|Page=135}}{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}}{{Ref/Reuse|CEA}}{{Ref/Reuse|Infinite}}

<Gallery class=center>
File:H4-SO-S1E6-SangheiliRangers.jpg|Sangheili Rangers clad in the {{Pattern|Kdeo|exo harness}}.
File:HTMCC-HR Ranger Elite Portrait.png|Another Ranger wearing the {{Pattern|Tlaipoz|exo harness}}.
File:HTMCC-H2AMP Zenith Invader&EnergySword 4.png|A Sangheili using an invader harness.
File:HW2-Sangheili.jpg|Banished Sangheili on board the ''Enduring Conviction'' wearing an unidentified harness variant.
File:H3 Orbital Ossoona Screenshot 4.png|An Ossoona wearing the eponymous harness variant.
File:HTMCC-HR Officers&PlasmaWeaponry.png|Covenant Sangheili Officers wearing officer harnesses.
File:HINF Sangheili Enforcer up close.png|A Sangheili Enforcer in the Banished employing a variant of officer harness.
</Gallery>

*'''[[Commander harness]]''' - The commander harness is a variation of the storm harness fielded by experienced [[Commander (Covenant)|Commander]]s in [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]].{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}}{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG47|H4EVG|Page=47}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4}}
*'''[[Warrior harness]]''' - The warrior harness, accentuated and ornate, is reinforced with a shield-bolstering pauldron system. It is often used by those in a [[Sangheili Warrior|commanding position]] within Jul 'Mdama's Covenant.{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG29|H4EVG|Page=29}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG48}}
*'''[[General harness]]''' - The general harness bears broad sweeping crests and is typically golden,{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}}{{Ref/Game|Id=CEV|HCEV|In-game models of Sangheili}} signifying the role of [[Sangheili General|General]]s as leaders of entire legions.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG57}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22240|Enc22|Page=240}}{{Ref/Book|Id=OSFM|OSFM|Page=153}} In the post-war era, many Sangheili warlords still use variations of the general harness due to its esteemed legacy.{{Ref/Reuse|Wort}}
**Banished [[Sangheili Warlord]]s -- whose roles include those of both General and Kaidon{{Ref/Reuse|Infinite}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22429|Enc22|Page=429}} -- also use the general harness.

<Gallery class=center>
File:H4-SangheiliCommander1.jpg|A Commander in Jul 'Mdama's Covenant wearing the eponymous harness variant.
File:H5G KitunArach Screenshot.jpg|[[Kitun 'Arach]] clad in a warrior harness during the [[Battle of Kamchatka]].
File:HR ArdoReach.jpg|[[Ardo 'Moretumee]] wearing a general harness on board the ''Ardent Prayer''.
File:HINF Sangheili Warlord closeup.png|A Banished Sangheili Warlord wearing what may be a general harness variant.
</Gallery>

*'''Master harness''' - This harness had a segmented design, and a helmet with three prongs; it was worn by [[Rho 'Barutamee]], [[Supreme Commander]] of the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]];{{Ref/Tabletop|Id=FleetBattlesRho|HFB|Detail=Artwork of Rho 'Barutamee}} and also by [[Avu Med 'Telcam]], leader of the [[Servants of the Abiding Truth]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22256|Enc22|Page=256}} Whether it is custom or represents a standard design used by Fleetmasters or Field Masters is unknown.
*'''[[Xytan 'Jar Wattinree]]'s harness''' - This harness was worn by [[Imperial Admiral]] Xytan 'Jar Wattinree, the only known Sangheili to hold this position of ultimate authority.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22248|Enc22|Page=248}} It is extremely ornate, with a wide and curving helmet and matching pauldrons; whether it is wholly custom or standard across all Imperial Admirals is unknown.{{Ref/Tabletop|Id=FleetBattlesXytan|HFB|Detail=Artwork of Xytan 'Jar Wattinree}}

===Political harnesses===
Harnesses that demonstrate the wearer's status within the Covenant or Sangheili ruling class.
*'''[[Kaidon harness]]''' - The Kaidon harness refers to a ceremonial battledress donned by noble [[Kaidon]]s throughout Sangheili history, in a variety of colors.{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Thel|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/arbiter-thel-vadam|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Arbiter Thel 'Vadam|D=25|M=05|Y=2018}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Ultra-Combo|URL=http://www.ultra-combo.com/arbiters-colors-accessories/|Site=Ultra-Combo.com|Page=Arbiter's Colors & Accessories|D=25|M=05|Y=2018}}
*'''[[Scion harness]]''' - The Scion harness is worn by daughters of deceased Kaidons, who are granted the title of [[Scion]] and guarded their fathers' inheritances.{{Ref/Reuse|Wort}}
*'''[[Arbiter body armor]]''' - The Arbiter armors were an extremely rare type of harness only donned by ancient Sangheili [[Arbiter]] judge-kings, and by specific Sangheili appointed to the disgraced role by the [[Hierarchs]] during the Covenant era.{{Ref/Reuse|H2A}}{{Ref/Game|Id=H2ATerminal|H2A|Terminals}}{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}}

<Gallery class=center>
File:H2A - Arbiter armor.jpg|A suit of Arbiter armour, stored in the [[Mausoleum of the Arbiter]] and given to [[Thel 'Vadam]].
File:H5G-Arbiter-02.jpg|Thel 'Vadam later in the Blooding Years, wearing a Kaidon harness.
File:HTMCC-H3 Scion 4.png|A Sangheili employing the Scion harness.
</Gallery>

===Order harnesses===
Harness designs that signify the wearer's membership in a military or religious order.
*'''[[Raid harness]]''' - The raid harness is worn by [[Evocati]], and is typically of a glistening white.{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}}{{Ref/Reuse|Infinite}}{{Ref/Reuse|CEV}} However, the Evocati are known to make use of other harness patterns; these are colored white and collectively termed Ultra-class armor.{{Ref/Site|Id=Hints|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/hints-and-heroes|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Hints and Heroes|D=25|M=05|Y=2018}}{{Ref/Game|H5|H5|In-game models of Sangheili}}
*'''[[Seneschal harness]]''' - The seneschal harness is a variant used by the [[Seneschal]]s within the Evocati Order.{{Ref/Reuse|Wort}}
*'''[[Ceremonial battle harness]]''' - The ceremonial battle harness is an ornamental harness design used by some chapters of [[Sangheili Zealot]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}}{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}}{{Ref/Reuse|CEA}} A variation with antennae-like helmet decoration is used by the [[Sangheili Field Marshal|Field Marshal]] subclass.{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}}
*'''[[Ascetic harness]]''' - The Ascetic harness is an ancient design utilized by [[Ascetics|the Ascetic religious order]], which was banned by the Covenant and reactivated during the [[Great Schism]]. It features a traditional bladed mandible guard.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG56}}{{Ref/Game|Id=H3Ascetic|H3|Description of the Ascetic harness}}

<Gallery class=center>
File:UltraMythos.jpg|[[Fahl 'Nto]] wearing a {{Pattern|Bausatti|raid harness}}.
File:HTMCC-H3 Seneschal 1.png|A Seneschal clad in the eponymous harness variant.
File:HTMCC-HR Zealot BXR.png|[[Alsu 'Ahcuree]] wearing a ceremonial battle harness during the [[Battle at Szurdok Ridge]].
File:H3 Construct AsceticElite 5.png|A Sangheili wearing an Ascetic harness.
</Gallery>

===Specialty harnesses===
Harnesses designed for specific functional purposes.
*'''[[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction]] harness''' - This harness was used by [[Sesa 'Refumee]] and his detachment to recover Forerunner artifacts from the [[Threshold gas mine]]. Instead of a helmet, it has goggles and a breathing apparatus; after breaking away from the Covenant, Sesa's faction colored their armor gold and yellow to represent Sanghelios.{{Ref/Reuse|H2A}}
*'''[[Itho 'Hesiikee]]'s harness''' - This harness was white and gray, and had a helmet with curved prongs; it may have been custom, or denoted the role of an executioner within the Covenant.{{Ref/Level|Id=NewEnemy|HW2|A New Enemy}}{{Ref/Comic|Id=RoA2|HRoA|Issue=2}}
*'''[[Keepward harness]]''' - The keepward harness is used by [[Keepward]]s. These are bodyguards for Kaidons, analogous in many ways to the Covenant Honor Guardsmen.{{Ref/Reuse|Wort}}
*'''[[Artisan harness]]''' - The artisan harness is worn by Sangheili armorer-artisans, who are both warriors and craftsmen. They have risen to prominence following the loss of San'Shyuum oversight on Sangheili armor manufacturing.{{Ref/Reuse|Wort}}

<Gallery class=center>
File:H2A Heretic Major.png|A Sangheili Major within Sesa 'Refumee's heretics wearing their harness variant.
File:HTMCC-H3 Keepward 2.png|A Keepward stands guard in his eponymous harness variant.
File:HTMCC-H3 Artisan 2.png|A Sangheili wearing an artisan harness.
</Gallery>

===Human-designed harnesses===
Harnesses designed either by humans, or with human influence.
*'''[[Accord harness]]''' - The Accord harness is one of the first harnesses designed mainly by human engineers as part of the [[Anvil Initiative]]. It bears distinctive human design influences, including wing-shaped pauldrons.{{Ref/Reuse|Wort}}

<Gallery class=center>
File:HTMCC-H3 Accord 1.png|A Sangheili wearing the Accord harness.
</Gallery>

==Non-canon appearances==
Sangheili in [[Halo: The Television Series]] wear rounded, metallic harnesses, which often bear letters from the Sangheili language on their pauldrons. Some are silver-grey and some are bronze-red; Kaidons wear ornate silver armor. Honor Guardsmen wear red harnesses with thin, curved crests.{{Ref/Film|Id=HTVShow|Film=Halo: The Television Series}}

<Gallery class=center>
File:HTV-elite minor.jpg|A Sangheili wearing a silver-blue harness in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''.
File:HTV-elite major.jpg|A Sangheili in a red harness.
File:HTV-elite kaidon.jpg|A Kaidon wearing a silver harness.
File:HTV HonorGaurd Silver.png|Sangheili Honor Guardsmen clad in armor that indicates their role.
</Gallery>

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<Gallery>
File:HR EliteMinor Concept 3.jpg|Concept art of a Sangheili Minor's [[combat harness]].
File:HR_EliteArmour_Concept.jpg|Concept art of various cut designs for the Sangheili.
File:HR_EliteSpecOps_Concept_1.jpg|Early design for the Special Operations Sangheili.
File:HR EliteNemesis Concept.jpg|Concept art of a Sangheili "nemesis".
File:HR EliteSwordMaster Concept.jpg|Concept art of a Sangheili "sword master".
File:HR EliteMinor Concept 4.jpg|Concept art of the {{Pattern|Od'wagra|combat harness}}.
File:HR EliteRanks Concept.jpg|Concept art of various Sangheili harnesses for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:HR EliteForest Concept.jpg|Concept art for ''Halo: Reach'', using the Fleet of Retribution variant of the combat harness instead of the ''Od'wagra''-pattern that would appear in the final game.
File:Halo 4 Sangheili harness concept art.jpg|Concept art of various Sangheili harnesses for ''[[Halo 4]]''.
</Gallery>

==List of appearances==
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*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
**''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''
**''[[Second Sunrise Over New Mombasa]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
**''[[Bestiarum]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Prototype]]''
**''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''
**''[[The Duel]]''
**''[[Homecoming]]''
**''[[Origins]]''
**''[[The Babysitter]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Halo: Evolutions]]''
**''[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]]''
**''[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]
**''[[The Return]]''
*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
**''[[CEA:Terminals|Terminals]]''
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*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[H4:Terminals|Terminals]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
**''[[H2A:Terminals|Terminals]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''
*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''
*''[[Know Your Enemy]]''
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo: Fractures]]''
**''[[Breaking Strain]]''
*''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''
**''[[On the Brink]]''
**''[[Hunting Party]]''
**''[[Knight Takes Bishop]]''
*''[[Halo: Smoke and Shadow]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
*''[[Halo: Recruit]]'' {{C|Non-canonical appearance}}
*''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''
*''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]''
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*''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
*''[[Halo: Lone Wolf]]''
*''[[Halo: Renegades]]''
*''[[Halo: Outpost D