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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Forerunner infobox
{{Forerunner infobox
| name = Armiger Armiger Officer
| name = Promethean Soldier Officer
| image = [[File:Promethean Officer.png|300px]]
| image = [[File:Promethean Officer.png|300px]]
| role =  
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Although they bear some superficial similarities to the [[Promethean Knight]]s, these similarities are only aesthetic. Where Knights are created from [[Composer|composed]] essences of formerly-[[Sentience|sentient]] living beings, Officers (as with all armigers) are driven by a controlling [[ancilla]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CFLocke|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-under-locke-keynote|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Under Locke & Keynote|D=15|M=06|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Forum|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/canon-fodder-6-19-15-under-locke-keynote/a020824e-e55e-4802-b824-6d57ba6b1349/posts?page=2|Site=Halo Waypoint Forums|Page=Canon Fodder 6-19-15: Under Locke & Keynote|D=05|M=03|Y=2021}} As such, armigers are classed as a form of [[sentinel]] automata - not a Promethean.{{Ref/Book|Id=WFG|HWF|Page=90|Quote=Forerunner combat Sentinels used in planetary operations. The spread of the logic plague and corruption of armiger forces was a major blow to Warrior-Servant military effectiveness.}}
Although they bear some superficial similarities to the [[Promethean Knight]]s, these similarities are only aesthetic. Where Knights are created from [[Composer|composed]] essences of formerly-[[Sentience|sentient]] living beings, Officers (as with all armigers) are driven by a controlling [[ancilla]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CFLocke|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-under-locke-keynote|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Under Locke & Keynote|D=15|M=06|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Forum|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/canon-fodder-6-19-15-under-locke-keynote/a020824e-e55e-4802-b824-6d57ba6b1349/posts?page=2|Site=Halo Waypoint Forums|Page=Canon Fodder 6-19-15: Under Locke & Keynote|D=05|M=03|Y=2021}} As such, armigers are classed as a form of [[sentinel]] automata - not a Promethean.{{Ref/Book|Id=WFG|HWF|Page=90|Quote=Forerunner combat Sentinels used in planetary operations. The spread of the logic plague and corruption of armiger forces was a major blow to Warrior-Servant military effectiveness.}}


Armiger Officers are primarily white in color with red glowing highlights, contrasting the regular [[Armiger Soldier|Soldier's]] silver/grey color palette. Similar color differences are seen within the [[Knight Commander]]s. They stand slightly taller than their their lesser-ranked counterparts, and incorporate a visage designed to maximise psychological impact on their enemies. Their up-sized frame and preference for heavy weaponry such as the [[Z-520 splinter turret]] mean they are considered heavy units, though their robust command network suites also allow them to serve as field officers leading armiger detachments. As such, they can complex attack maneuvres at ranges of several kilometres, and use their heavy weaponry to provide suppressive fire.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
Armiger Officers are primarily white in color with red glowing highlights, contrasting the regular [[Promethean Soldier|Soldier's]] silver/grey color palette. Similar color differences are seen within the [[Knight Commander]]s. They stand slightly taller than their their lesser-ranked counterparts, and incorporate a visage designed to maximise psychological impact on their enemies. Their up-sized frame and preference for heavy weaponry such as the [[Z-520 splinter turret]] mean they are considered heavy units, though their robust command network suites also allow them to serve as field officers leading armiger detachments. As such, they can complex attack maneuvres at ranges of several kilometres, and use their heavy weaponry to provide suppressive fire.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
It is highly recommended to deal with Splinter Turret-wielding Armiger Officers from a safe distance as the Splinter Turret's projectiles are dangerous due to their strong knockback that can easily disrupt a Spartan while they are reviving another Spartan, which can then lead to the entire fireteam dying quickly. Use the scenery and thruster pack boosting to evade the projectiles, seek cover, and then fire away at the Armiger Officer with a precision weapon and/or explosive weapons. Armiger Officers have heavier armor than standard Soldiers, taking up to a full clip of a [[Z-110 Boltshot|Boltshot]] on [[Heroic]] or [[Legendary]] before their armor breaks.
It is highly recommended to deal with Splinter Turret-wielding Soldier Officers from a safe distance as the Splinter Turret's projectiles are dangerous due to their strong knockback that can easily disrupt a Spartan while they are reviving another Spartan, which can then lead to the entire fireteam dying quickly. Use the scenery and thruster pack boosting to evade the projectiles, seek cover, and then fire away at the Soldier Officer with a precision weapon and/or explosive weapons. Soldier Officers have heavier armor than standard Soldiers, taking up to a full clip of a [[Z-110 Boltshot|Boltshot]] on [[Heroic]] or [[Legendary]] before their armor breaks.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5G-Armiger Officer turn.png|Turn around references of the Armiger Officer for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-soldier officer turn.png|Turn around references of the Soldier Officer for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-SoldierOfficers.png|Two Armiger Officers wielding splinter turrets.
File:H5G-SoldierOfficers.png|Two Soldier Officers wielding splinter turrets.
File:Officer 190.png|Officer leading Soldiers on [[Meridian]].
File:Officer 190.png|Officer leading Soldiers on [[Meridian]].
File:Soldier 904.png|Officers on [[Pinnacle Station]].
File:Soldier 904.png|Officers on [[Pinnacle Station]].
File:H5G-Soldier-Assassination.png|[[Frederic-104]] [[assassination|assassinating]] a Armiger Officer in the [[Gateway]].
File:H5G-Soldier-Assassination.png|[[Frederic-104]] [[assassination|assassinating]] a Soldier Officer in the [[Gateway]].
File:H5G-SoldierOfficer&Z390.png|A Armiger Officer with an [[Z-390 incineration cannon|Incineration Cannon]] on [[Skirmish at Darkstar]].
File:H5G-SoldierOfficer&Z390.png|A Soldier Officer with an [[Z-390 incineration cannon|Incineration Cannon]] on [[Skirmish at Darkstar]].
File:H5G-SoldierOfficer&M739.png|A Armiger Officer with an [[M739 SAW]] on [[Attack on Sanctum]].
File:H5G-SoldierOfficer&M739.png|A Soldier Officer with an [[M739 SAW]] on [[Attack on Sanctum]].
File:H5G-CloakedSoldierOfficer.png|A cloaked Armiger Officer.
File:H5G-CloakedSoldierOfficer.png|A cloaked Soldier Officer.
File:H5G-SoldierOfficer&T53.png|A Armiger Officer with a {{Pattern|Tufasumo|plasma caster}}.
File:H5G-SoldierOfficer&T53.png|A Soldier Officer with a {{Pattern|Tufasumo|plasma caster}}.
File:H5G-SoldierBandits&CorpM12B.png|Armiger Officers manning a [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|Corp Warthog]].
File:H5G-SoldierBandits&CorpM12B.png|Soldier Officers manning a [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|Corp Warthog]].
File:H5G-SoliderOfficer&T54Ghost.png|A Armiger Officer driving a {{Pattern|Karo'wark|Ghost}} on [[Raid on Apex 7]].
File:H5G-SoliderOfficer&T54Ghost.png|A Soldier Officer driving a {{Pattern|Karo'wark|Ghost}} on [[Raid on Apex 7]].
File:H5G-LegendarySoldierOfficer&M343A2.png|A Legendary Armiger Officer with an [[M343A2 chaingun]].
File:H5G-LegendarySoldierOfficer&M343A2.png|A Legendary Soldier Officer with an [[M343A2 chaingun]].
File:H5G-LegendarySoldierOfficer&M555.png|A Legendary Armiger Officer with an [[M70 Gauss cannon]].
File:H5G-LegendarySoldierOfficer&M555.png|A Legendary Soldier Officer with an [[M70 Gauss cannon]].
File:H5G-MythicSoldierOfficers&M80.png|Two Mythic Armiger Officers with [[M80 missile launcher|M80B Rocket Pod Turrets]].
File:H5G-MythicSoldierOfficers&M80.png|Two Mythic Soldier Officers with [[M80 missile launcher|M80B Rocket Pod Turrets]].
File:H5G-SoldierCaptain.png
File:H5G-SoldierCaptain.png
</gallery>
</gallery>

Revision as of 16:48, October 16, 2023

Promethean Soldier Officer
A render of the Armiger Officer from various angles. Original model by Kolby Jukes, render by Stephen Dyck.
Overview

Role:

Manufacturer:

Ferrarius Assembler Vats[1]

Height:

259.7 centimeters (8.52 ft)[1]

Mass:

188 kilograms (414 lb)[1]

Armament:

 

Officers,[1] also known as Captains,[2] are a class of armiger used by the Forerunners.[1]

Overview

Design details

Although they bear some superficial similarities to the Promethean Knights, these similarities are only aesthetic. Where Knights are created from composed essences of formerly-sentient living beings, Officers (as with all armigers) are driven by a controlling ancilla.[3][1][4] As such, armigers are classed as a form of sentinel automata - not a Promethean.[5]

Armiger Officers are primarily white in color with red glowing highlights, contrasting the regular Soldier's silver/grey color palette. Similar color differences are seen within the Knight Commanders. They stand slightly taller than their their lesser-ranked counterparts, and incorporate a visage designed to maximise psychological impact on their enemies. Their up-sized frame and preference for heavy weaponry such as the Z-520 splinter turret mean they are considered heavy units, though their robust command network suites also allow them to serve as field officers leading armiger detachments. As such, they can complex attack maneuvres at ranges of several kilometres, and use their heavy weaponry to provide suppressive fire.[1]

Gameplay

It is highly recommended to deal with Splinter Turret-wielding Soldier Officers from a safe distance as the Splinter Turret's projectiles are dangerous due to their strong knockback that can easily disrupt a Spartan while they are reviving another Spartan, which can then lead to the entire fireteam dying quickly. Use the scenery and thruster pack boosting to evade the projectiles, seek cover, and then fire away at the Soldier Officer with a precision weapon and/or explosive weapons. Soldier Officers have heavier armor than standard Soldiers, taking up to a full clip of a Boltshot on Heroic or Legendary before their armor breaks.

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 330-331
  2. ^ Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide, page 299
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Under Locke & Keynote (Retrieved on Jun 15, 2021) [archive]
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint Forums, Canon Fodder 6-19-15: Under Locke & Keynote (Retrieved on Mar 5, 2021) [archive]
  5. ^ Halo: Warfleet, page 90: "Forerunner combat Sentinels used in planetary operations. The spread of the logic plague and corruption of armiger forces was a major blow to Warrior-Servant military effectiveness."

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