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{{Unit infobox | {{Unit infobox|variant=Cov | ||
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|name=Storm | |name=Storm | ||
|image=[[File:H5G-Render-Grunt.png|265px]] | |image=[[File:H5G-Render-Grunt.png|265px]] | ||
|species=[[Unggoy]] | |species=[[Unggoy]] | ||
|affiliation=[[Covenant]]<br> | |affiliation=[[Covenant]]<br> | ||
[[Banished]]<br> | [[Banished]]<br> | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''Storm''' | '''Storm''' is a specialist combat role for [[Unggoy]] serving in the [[Covenant]] and its [[Covenant remnants|remnants]], acting as shock troopers.<ref name="Archive">[https://web.archive.org/web/20180427215749/http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/9-canon-fodder-and-random-lore-chat/?page=96&tab=comments '''Halo Archive''': ''Canon Fodder Thread'']</ref> | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
While Unggoy Storm were specialized shock units under the original Covenant, post-war Storm troops serve a more generalized infantry role similar to the [[Unggoy Minor]]. They are essentially cannon fodder for the various Covenant factions, with the [[Sangheili]] using the Storm Unggoy's large numbers to their advantage.<ref name="h4guide">[[ | While Unggoy Storm were specialized shock units under the original Covenant, post-war Storm troops serve a more generalized infantry role similar to the [[Unggoy Minor]]. They are essentially cannon fodder for the various Covenant factions, with the [[Sangheili]] using the Storm Unggoy's large numbers to their advantage.<ref name="h4guide">[[Halo_4_Interactive_Guide#Enemies|'''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''' ''- Enemies: Covenant - Storm Grunt'']]</ref> | ||
==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||
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In a effort to increase field of view, the Unggoy Storm helmet includes a nose-placed rebreather somewhat resembling the diving apparatuses used on the Unggoy homeworld of [[Balaho]]. The harness has a pressurized [[methane tank]], with a filter actuator to help keep the tank working.<ref name="VIS">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''' ''- Page 36</ref> The harness also allows for the Unggoy to use the methane tank as a makeshift thruster pack, allowing for easy access in various terrains.<ref name="H4">'''[[Halo 4]]'''</ref><ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | In a effort to increase field of view, the Unggoy Storm helmet includes a nose-placed rebreather somewhat resembling the diving apparatuses used on the Unggoy homeworld of [[Balaho]]. The harness has a pressurized [[methane tank]], with a filter actuator to help keep the tank working.<ref name="VIS">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''' ''- Page 36</ref> The harness also allows for the Unggoy to use the methane tank as a makeshift thruster pack, allowing for easy access in various terrains.<ref name="H4">'''[[Halo 4]]'''</ref><ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | ||
The harness is issued in orange, blue, violet, green, yellow, and red. | The harness is issued in orange, blue, violet, green, yellow, and red.<ref name="H4"/><ref name="H5G"/> | ||
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===Weapons=== | ===Weapons=== | ||
During the [[Battle of Requiem]] and the [[Requiem Campaign]], Unggoy Storm of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] commonly fielded [[Type-25 plasma pistol]]s and [[Type-33 Needler]]s. Occasionally they wielded the | During the [[Battle of Requiem]] and the [[Requiem Campaign]], Unggoy Storm of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] commonly fielded [[Type-25 plasma pistol]]s and [[Type-33 Needler]]s. Occasionally they wielded the [[Type-33 fuel rod gun]] as an explosive weapon.<ref name="H4"/> During the Covenant's final days in [[2558#October|October 2558]], Unggoy Storm began to make heavy use of the [[Type-54D plasma pistol]] and [[Type-56D Needler]]. The [[Type-58 fuel rod cannon]] had since become the main explosive weapon for Unggoy Storm. During the [[Battle of Sunaion]] some shock troops made use of [[Type-57B carbine]]s.<ref name="H5G"/> | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
Storm Unggoy are armed with [[plasma pistol]]s and [[Needler]]s, and will occasionally use an overcharged plasma pistol shot against shielded enemies. Like Minors, Storm Unggoy will very commonly flee from battle when the Sangheili leading them is killed. Storm Unggoy will sometimes prime two | Storm Unggoy are armed with [[plasma pistol]]s and [[Needler]]s, and will occasionally use an overcharged plasma pistol shot against shielded enemies. Like Minors, Storm Unggoy will very commonly flee from battle when the Sangheili leading them is killed. Storm Unggoy will sometimes prime two [[plasma grenade]]s and charge their enemies in a kamikaze attack. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Grunt Storm face.jpg|Concept art of an Unggoy Storm's face for ''[[Halo 4]]''. | File:Grunt Storm face.jpg|Concept art of an Unggoy Storm's face for ''[[Halo 4]]''. | ||
File:H4-Render-Grunt-Naked.jpg|Render of a naked Unggoy Storm in ''Halo 4''. | File:H4-Render-Grunt-Naked.jpg|Render of a naked Unggoy Storm in ''Halo 4''. | ||
File:3DviewsGruntH4.jpg|Render of an armored Unggoy Storm in ''Halo 4''. | File:3DviewsGruntH4.jpg|Render of an armored Unggoy Storm in ''Halo 4''. | ||
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File:H4-Campaign-GruntElite-Explosion.jpg|An Unggoy Storm caught in an explosion. | File:H4-Campaign-GruntElite-Explosion.jpg|An Unggoy Storm caught in an explosion. | ||
File:SO Crystal Ball - Pelican.png|A [[D79-TC Pelican]] gunning down an Unggoy Storm during the [[Requiem Campaign]]. | File:SO Crystal Ball - Pelican.png|A [[D79-TC Pelican]] gunning down an Unggoy Storm during the [[Requiem Campaign]]. | ||
File:SpartanOps - SangheiliCommander.png|A [[ | File:SpartanOps - SangheiliCommander.png|A [[Sangheili Commander]] giving orders to an Unggoy Storm. | ||
File:SpartanOps - Storm.png|A [[Sangheili Storm]] commanding [[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-Yar]] forces, including several Unggoy Storm. | File:SpartanOps - Storm.png|A [[Sangheili Storm]] commanding [[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-Yar]] forces, including several Unggoy Storm. | ||
File:SpartanOps - Warthog and Unggoy.png|Two Unggoy attempt to steal an [[M12 | File:SpartanOps - Warthog and Unggoy.png|Two Unggoy attempt to steal an [[M12 Warthog LRV]]. | ||
File:HTFOR-UnggoyStorm.png|An Unggoy Storm aboard the ''[[Unrelenting]]'' during the [[Battle of Chi Ceti]] in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''. | File:HTFOR-UnggoyStorm.png|An Unggoy Storm aboard the ''[[Unrelenting]]'' during the [[Battle of Chi Ceti]] in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''. | ||
File:H5G-UnggoyStorm.png|Profile of an Unggoy Storm in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | File:H5G-UnggoyStorm.png|Profile of an Unggoy Storm in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
File:H5G-UnggoyStormmodels.jpg|Models of the Unggoy Storm for ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5G-UnggoyStormmodels.jpg|Models of the Unggoy Storm for ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:Canon Fodder 10-17-15.jpg|[[Dimkee Hotay]] during the [[Battle of Nuusra]]. | File:Canon Fodder 10-17-15.jpg|[[Dimkee Hotay]] during the [[Battle of Nuusra]]. | ||
File:H5G-Unggoybrigade.png|Two Unggoy Storm with an [[Unggoy Heavy]] and [[Unggoy Imperial]] in a | File:H5G-Unggoybrigade.png|Two Unggoy Storm with an [[Unggoy Heavy]] and [[Unggoy Imperial]] in a [[Type-57 Phantom]]. | ||
File:H5G-DeadUnggoyStormForge.png|Dead Unggoy Storm in [[Forge]]. | File:H5G-DeadUnggoyStormForge.png|Dead Unggoy Storm in [[Forge]]. | ||
File:H5G-Unggoytoy.png|A customized Unggoy Storm toy for Forge. | File:H5G-Unggoytoy.png|A customized [[Grunt toy|Unggoy Storm toy]] for Forge. | ||
File:Grunt storms 663.png|Unggoy Storm on [[Sanghelios]]. | File:Grunt storms 663.png|Unggoy Storm on [[Sanghelios]]. | ||
File:PL - BrothersInArms1&2.jpg|An Unggoy Storm in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | File:PL - BrothersInArms1&2.jpg|An Unggoy Storm in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | ||
File:HR Grunt.png|An Unggoy Storm in ''[[Halo: Recruit]]''. | File:HR Grunt.png|An Unggoy Storm in ''[[Halo: Recruit]]''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Unggoy Storm}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Unggoy Storm}} | ||
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*''[[Halo: Recruit]]'' {{C|Non-canonical appearance}} | *''[[Halo: Recruit]]'' {{C|Non-canonical appearance}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Lone Wolf]]'' | *''[[Halo: Lone Wolf]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
<references/> | |||
{{Unggoy Ranks}} | {{Unggoy Ranks}} | ||
[[Category:Unggoy culture]] | [[Category:Unggoy culture]] | ||
