Special Operations Unggoy: Difference between revisions

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'''Special Operations Unggoy''', abbreviated as '''Spec Ops Unggoy''', is a [[Covenant]] [[Unggoy]] [[rank]].

[[Unggoy]] of this rank are part of the [[Special Operations|Special Operations Division]], of the [[Covenant]]. Normally, [[Grunts]] are poorly trained in combat and are usually deployed in massive numbers as cannon fodder. However, if Grunts are given proper training they can acquire specialized roles and provide excellent support to Spec Ops teams. Generally tougher, smarter, and certainly more aggressive than their lesser brethren, Spec Ops Grunts are always deployed with [[Spec Ops Elite]] team leaders and specialized equipment and sometimes will be lead by [[Ultra Grunts]]. These resilient, loyal, and dangerous operatives are not to be underestimated under any circumstances. If a Spec Ops Grunt's leading Elite is killed, rather than panicking and fleeing, they will often seek revenge, finding cover and sending grenades and plasma bolts accurately at the opponent who killed the Elite. They are also much more accurate than their counterparts, and their armor is much more resilient to damage than other types of [[Grunt]]. A number of these black-armored Grunts [[Battle of the Gas Mine|assaulted]] the [[Heretic]] [[Gas Mine]]. They were successful at aiding [[Arbiter (Rank)|the Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadamee]] take down the Heretic Leader, [[Sesa 'Refumee]].

=== ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' ===

=== ''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'' ===

=== [[Halo 2|'''''Halo 2''''']] ===

Spec Ops Grunts are seen in the ''Halo 2'' levels [[The Arbiter (Level)|The Arbiter]] and [[ The Oracle (level)|The Oracle ]] as allies to the player(s) helping to put down the Heretic rebellion, the Grunts are far superior than [[Heretic]] Grunts they fight. They are often helpful, however the Spec Ops Elites are much more powerful than they are. They will use [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Plasma Rifles]] if given to them by The Arbiter, and normally begin with portable Plasma Turrets, Needlers, Fuel Rod Cannons and occasionally [[Plasma Pistols]]. Spec Ops Grunts are effective in killing [[Heretic Grunts]], as well as [[Infection Forms]]. Several Grunts can take down a [[Combat Form]], however at least one will normally be killed. The only level where Spec Ops Grunts are encountered as enemies is Gravemind where they are attempting to aid the Elites in the fight against the Brutes on [[High Charity (Level)|High Charity]]. On this level if you look closely you will see that their armor, unlike in the levels where they are your allies, is a lot more weathered and have a lot of stains/markings on it, particularly on the chest plates.

=== [[Halo 3 ]]===

Special Operations Grunts also appear in Halo 3 as the highest confirmed ranked Grunts. The [[Active Camouflage]] that was their trademark in Halo 2 seems to have disappeared from use, though they remain tougher to kill and more aggressive than their lower-ranked compatriots by far. Initially, there was some confusion over their name, since their armor is lighter in color than previously - however, the score tracking system of Bungie.net considers them to be Special Operations Grunts, rather than the [[Ultra Grunt|Ultra]]'s they are confused for. When the [[Thunderstorm Skull]] is activated, most (as a few Minors have been known to appear) Grunts except for [[Grunt Heavy|Gunners]] become Special Operations.

*Spec Ops Grunts were made into an [[Action Figure]] by [[Joyride Studios]], the [[Halo s3 SpecOps Grunt]], which were cloaked in [[Active Camo]] and were to scale with the Spec Ops Elite action figure. These were the only Grunt figures in the ''Halo 2'' collection except the unreleased Heretic Grunt figure.