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|image=[[File:HTMCC H3 OssoonaHarness Crop.png|x500px]]<br/>An example of a Sangheili wearing the [[Ossoona harness]]; one of many types favoured by the Ossoonas.{{Ref/Reuse|CFAoW}} | |image=[[File:HTMCC H3 OssoonaHarness Crop.png|x500px]]<br/>An example of a Sangheili wearing the [[Ossoona harness]]; one of many types favoured by the Ossoonas.{{Ref/Reuse|CFAoW}} | ||
|species=[[Sangheili]] | |species=[[Sangheili]] | ||
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Ossoona translates to "Eye of the Prophet"; a temporary role granted directly to a given [[Sangheili]] warrior to act directly as the [[Prophet]]'s intelligence-gathering source within the battlefield, similar to an [[Eye]]. The concept dictates inserting experienced Sangheili officers into situations where intelligence can be gleaned, and early enough that high-quality information can be obtained. The role is assigned due to the Prophets' feelings that typical Sangheili deployments have a tendency to cause massive destruction - leaving little behind for intelligence-gathering operations.{{Ref/Novel|Id=TF1|HTF|Chapter=1}} | Ossoona translates to "Eye of the Prophet"; a temporary role granted directly to a given [[Sangheili]] warrior to act directly as the [[Prophet]]'s intelligence-gathering source within the battlefield, similar to an [[Eye]]. The concept dictates inserting experienced Sangheili officers into situations where intelligence can be gleaned, and early enough that high-quality information can be obtained. The role is assigned due to the Prophets' feelings that typical Sangheili deployments have a tendency to cause massive destruction - leaving little behind for intelligence-gathering operations.{{Ref/Novel|Id=TF1|HTF|Chapter=1}} | ||
Ossoona was considered a temporary assignment within the Covenant, with an experienced | Ossoona was considered a temporary assignment within the Covenant, with an experienced [[Major (Covenant)|Major]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} lifted out of his regular infantry unit to serve in the role as needed before being returned to normal duty. However, the often non-combat nature of the deployments left the personnel fulfilling them little honor to gain.{{Ref/Reuse|TF1}} The role was typically only granted for the duration of a single mission, though select circumstances did allow for the title to be retained should it be necessary.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} | ||
===Organisation=== | ===Organisation=== | ||
Ossoonas are grouped under the wider grouping of [[Stealth Sangheili]], under the [[Special Warfare Group]], though report directly through [[Fleet Security]].{{Ref/Game|Id=CEALibrary|HCEA|[[Library (feature)|Library]] - Stealth Elite}} | Ossoonas are grouped under the wider grouping of [[Stealth Sangheili]], under the [[Special Warfare Group]], though report directly through [[Fleet Security]].{{Ref/Game|Id=CEALibrary|HCEA|[[Library (feature)|Library]] - Stealth Elite}} Ossoonas are typically lifted from personnel holding the rank of [[Major (Covenant)|Major]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} | ||
Given their mission, it is likely that Ossoonas are lifted specifically from Stealth Sangheili personnel holding this rank, rather than regular infantry as a whole. | |||
===History=== | ===History=== | ||
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==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||
The Ossoonas favoured several designs of [[Sangheili harness]], including one [[Ossoona harness|eponymous variant]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CFAoW|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/art-of-wort|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Art of Wort|D=21|M=5|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Reuse|H3Desc}} Ossoonas are equipped with [[active camouflage]] systems and [[energy shielding]], though only minimal weaponry as befitting their role as intelligence-gathering scouts rather than assault infantry. One Ossoona, [[Isna 'Nosolee]], deployed into battle armed only with a [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]] and half a dozen [[ | The Ossoonas favoured several designs of [[Sangheili harness]], including one [[Ossoona harness|eponymous variant]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CFAoW|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/art-of-wort|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Art of Wort|D=21|M=5|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Reuse|H3Desc}} Ossoonas are equipped with [[active camouflage]] systems and [[energy shielding]], though only minimal weaponry as befitting their role as intelligence-gathering scouts rather than assault infantry. One Ossoona, [[Isna 'Nosolee]], deployed into battle armed only with a [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]] and half a dozen [[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|plasma grenades]]. Additionally, Ossoonas are equipped with [[Helmet recorder]] attached to their helmets.{{Ref/Reuse|TF1}} Other Ossoona may be deployed with no weapons at all.{{Ref/Reuse|CEALibrary}} | ||
==Known personnel== | ==Known personnel== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
HTMCC H3 Ossoona Multiplayer.png|A Sangheili employing the Ossoona harness in ''[[Halo 3]]'' multiplayer. | File:HTMCC H3 Ossoona Multiplayer.png|A Sangheili employing the Ossoona harness in ''[[Halo 3]]'' multiplayer. | ||
File:H3 Orbital Ossoona Screenshot 1.png|A Sangheili employing the Ossoona harness and active camouflage in ''Halo 3''. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||