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{{Unit infobox | {{Unit infobox|variant=Cov | ||
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|name=Special Operations | |name=Special Operations | ||
|image=[[File:H2A-Unggoy-SpecOps.png|400px]] | |image=[[File:H2A-Unggoy-SpecOps.png|400px]] | ||
|species=[[Unggoy]] | |species=[[Unggoy]] | ||
|affiliation=[[Covenant]] | |affiliation=[[Covenant]]<br>[[Swords of Sanghelios]] | ||
|branch=[[Covenant Special Operations|Special Operations]] | |branch=[[Covenant Special Operations|Special Operations]] | ||
|mission=Special operations, scout | |mission=Special operations, scout | ||
|armament=[[Type-1 plasma grenade]] | |||
<br>[[Type-25 plasma pistol]] | |||
<br>[[Type-33 fuel rod gun]] | |||
<br>[[Type-33 needler]] | |||
<br>[[Type-42 plasma cannon]] | |||
<br>[[Type-52 plasma launcher]] | |||
|equipment=[[Unggoy combat harness]] | |equipment=[[Unggoy combat harness]] | ||
<br>[[Active camouflage]] | <br>[[Active camouflage]] | ||
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'''Special Operations''' is an [[Unggoy]] [[rank]] in the [[Covenant military]].<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia | '''Special Operations''' is an [[Unggoy]] [[rank]] in the [[Covenant military]].<ref> '''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''pages 142-143''</ref><ref> '''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 87''</ref> | ||
==Role== | ==Role== | ||
[[Unggoy]] of this rank are part of the [[Covenant Special Operations|Special Operations division]] of the Covenant. Normally, Unggoy are poorly trained for combat and are usually deployed in massive numbers as cannon fodder. However, if they are given proper training | [[Unggoy]] of this rank are part of the [[Covenant Special Operations|Special Operations division]] of the Covenant. Normally, Unggoy are poorly trained for combat and are usually deployed in massive numbers as cannon fodder. However, if they are given proper training they can acquire specialized roles and provide excellent support to Special Operations teams. Often standard infantry Unggoy find themselves promoted to this rank when their commanding [[Sangheili]] is folded into the Special Operations division.<ref>'''[[Library (feature)]]''', SpecOps Grunt</ref> Generally tougher, smarter, and certainly more aggressive than their lesser brethren, Special Operations Unggoy are always deployed with [[Special Operations Sangheili]] team leaders and specialized equipment and sometimes will be lead by [[Unggoy Ultra]]s. These resilient, loyal, and dangerous operatives are not to be underestimated under any circumstances. If a Special Operations Grunt's leading Sangheili is killed, rather than panicking and fleeing, they will often seek revenge, finding cover and sending [[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|plasma grenade]]s and plasma bolts accurately at the opponent who killed the Sangheili. They are also much more accurate than their counterparts, and their armor is much more resilient to damage than other [[Unggoy]] Ranks. A number of these black-armored troops [[Battle of the Gas Mine|assaulted]] the [[Heretic]] [[Gas Mine]]. They were successful at aiding [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam|Thel 'Vadamee]] in taking down the Heretic Leader, [[Sesa 'Refumee]]. | ||
==Rank== | ==Rank== | ||
Special Operations Unggoy are denoted by their signature jet-black armor, which matches the black [[ | [[File:Halo 2 Anniversary Alternate Ultra.png|Special Operation Unggoy Ultra|250px|thumb|right]] | ||
Special Operations Unggoy are denoted by their signature jet-black armor, which matches the black [[Sangheili combat harness|armor]] of their Sangheili commanders. In ''[[Halo 2]]'', they are occasionally equipped with [[active camouflage]]. They are only hard to kill when they are carrying a [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]], since the Needler does not generate a glow unlike Covenant [[plasma]] weapons. | |||
They are only called in during special combat situations, and hold a unique amount of respect for a member of their race. They are highly trained and only commanded by the skilled [[Special Operations Sangheili]]. | They are only called in during special combat situations, and hold a unique amount of respect for a member of their race. They are highly trained and only commanded by the skilled [[Special Operations Sangheili]]. | ||
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Unlike most Unggoy, they are vehicle drivers. They have slightly more health than [[Unggoy Heavy|Unggoy Heavies]] but about the same as [[Unggoy Ultra|Ultra]]s. | Unlike most Unggoy, they are vehicle drivers. They have slightly more health than [[Unggoy Heavy|Unggoy Heavies]] but about the same as [[Unggoy Ultra|Ultra]]s. | ||
Unggoy within the Special Operation Division are given ranks, similar to the system utilized by the | Unggoy within the Special Operation Division are given ranks, similar to the system utilized by the Covenant Army. They have no distinguishable differences between their [[Unggoy combat harness|Combat Harnesses]], except for a single notable rank, the Special Operation Unggoy Ultra. | ||
==Combat== | ==Combat== | ||
Special Operations Unggoy almost never panic during combat, as the [[Unggoy Minor|Minor]] and [[Unggoy Major]]s almost always do when their leader is killed. They often wield [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]]s, [[ | Special Operations Unggoy almost never panic during combat, as the [[Unggoy Minor|Minor]] and [[Unggoy Major]]s almost always do when their leader is killed. They often wield [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]]s, [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|fuel rod gun]]s, [[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|plasma grenade]]s, [[Type-52 Guided Munitions Launcher/Explosive|plasma launcher]]s and occasionally [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]]s. The biggest concern of facing a Special Operations Unggoy, however, is that a [[Special Operations Sangheili]] is more than likely nearby. Unggoy of this rank are not to be underestimated, though. Sometimes if the highest ranking Sangheili is down, the Special Operations Unggoy will run, but to better cover and will usually send out deadly and accurate barrages of plasma grenades. This can be fatal on the higher difficulties. Like earlier, they are not to be trifled with and must be taken down with precision and speed to allow the player to survive the [[Legendary]] difficulty. | ||
Being quite skilled fighters in comparison to the Minor and Major Unggoy and therefore not having to rely on large numbers, they usually move in teams of two or three, with one Spec Ops Unggoy wielding a fuel rod gun while the others cover him with plasma pistols and needlers. In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', it is best to target the one holding a Fuel Rod Gun as his teammates may be killed when it explodes, and also since the Unggoy fires the fuel rod gun very rapidly which can prove fatal even on [[Easy]] difficulty. In ''Halo 2'', throwing grenades at them can be effective, especially when sticking them with plasma grenades. | Being quite skilled fighters in comparison to the Minor and Major Unggoy and therefore not having to rely on large numbers, they usually move in teams of two or three, with one Spec Ops Unggoy wielding a fuel rod gun while the others cover him with plasma pistols and needlers. In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', it is best to target the one holding a Fuel Rod Gun as his teammates may be killed when it explodes, and also since the Unggoy fires the fuel rod gun very rapidly which can prove fatal even on [[Easy]] difficulty. In ''Halo 2'', throwing grenades at them can be effective, especially when sticking them with plasma grenades. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Special Operations Unggoy in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' are similar to [[Heretic Unggoy|their Heretic | *Special Operations Unggoy in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' are similar to [[Heretic Unggoy|their Heretic "brothers"]]. They are not deployed as cannon fodder, use either needlers or fuel rod guns, only cower in the presence of the Flood, and work alongside similar-ranking Sangheili. | ||
*Every Special Operations Unggoy in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' has either a [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]] or a [[ | *Every Special Operations Unggoy in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' has either a [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]] or a [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|fuel rod gun]], as per their status as elite infantry. The only exception to this is an [[Easter Eggs|Easter egg]], the "[[Thirsty Grunt]]", who has a [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]]. | ||
* | *In the ''Halo 2'' level ''The Oracle'''s opening cinematic, the Unggoy that file in after the Sangheili have no weapons, but they have plasma pistols when gameplay starts. | ||
*[[Eric Osborne|Urk]] nicknamed the Special Operations Unggoy of ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' "[[wikia:c:transformers:Starscream (G1)|Starscreams]]" because of the spires on their shoulders. | *Many players have mistaken the Special Operations Unggoy in ''Halo 3'' for Ultras, due to their lighter coloured armour, but Bungie.net states that they are indeed Special Operations. | ||
*[[Eric Osborne|Urk]] nicknamed the Special Operations Unggoy of ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' "[[wikia:c:transformers:Starscream (G1)|Starscreams]]" because of the spires on their shoulders.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_061110|''Bungie Weekly Update: 6.11.10'']</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery widths="150" captionalign="left"> | ||
File:HCE-GruntSpecOps.png|A Special Operations Unggoy wielding a [[Type-33 | File:HCE-GruntSpecOps.png|A Special Operations Unggoy wielding a [[Type-33 Needler]] in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. | ||
File:800px-SpecOpsGrunt.jpg|A Special Operations Unggoy | File:800px-SpecOpsGrunt.jpg|A Special Operations Unggoy from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' wielding a [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|fuel rod gun]]. | ||
File:H2-GruntSpecOps.png|Closeup of a Special Operations Unggoy in ''[[Halo 2]]''. | File:H2-GruntSpecOps.png|Closeup of a Special Operations Unggoy in ''[[Halo 2]]''. | ||
File:BlackNeedlerGrunt3.jpg|A Special Operations Unggoy in ''Halo 2''. | File:BlackNeedlerGrunt3.jpg|A Special Operations Unggoy in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File:1213213866 Grunt Ultra H3.jpg|A Special Operations Unggoy in ''[[Halo 3]]''. | |||
File:HReach - SpecOps Unggoy.png|A Special Operations Unggoy in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | File:HReach - SpecOps Unggoy.png|A Special Operations Unggoy in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | ||
File: | File:Yayaya.JPG|A Special Operations Unggoy in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''. | ||
File:H2A - Unggoy Spec Ops model.jpg|A model of a | File:H2A - Unggoy Spec Ops model.jpg|A model of a Spec Ops Unggoy for ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. | ||
File:H2A - SpecOps deployed.jpg|Special Operations Unggoy are deployed to a [[Threshold gas mine|gas mine]]. | File:H2A - SpecOps deployed.jpg|Special Operations Unggoy are deployed to a [[Threshold gas mine|gas mine]]. | ||
File:H2A-SpecOpsUnggoy.png|A Special Operations Unggoy | File:H2A-SpecOpsUnggoy.png|A Special Operations Unggoy in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | ||
File:H2A-SpecOpsBros.png|A Special Operations Unggoy with a | File:H2A-SpecOpsBros.png|A Special Operations Unggoy with a Special Operations Sangheili. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'' | *''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'' | ||
**''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' | **''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 3]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Unggoy culture]] | [[Category:Unggoy culture]] |