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{{quote|Eye of the Prophets|Translated Covenant Definition of "Ossoona"}} | {{quote|Eye of the Prophets|Translated Covenant Definition of "Ossoona"}} | ||
'''Ossoona''' is a [[Covenant]] [[Sangheili]] (Elite) title and [[rank]] granted to certain Elites that are given Active Camouflage and sent on espionage missions. | '''Ossoona''' is a [[Covenant]] [[Sangheili]] (Elite) title and [[rank]] granted to certain Elites that are given [[Active Camouflage]] and sent on espionage missions. | ||
== Rank == | == Rank == | ||
Unlike most other [[Covenant]] rankings, an "Ossoona" is a temporary one bestowed by the [[Prophets|Prophets of the Covenant]] upon specially selected [[Elite]] warriors, making it comparable to the typical rank of the [[Arbiter (Rank)|Arbiter]]. | Unlike most other [[Covenant]] rankings, an "Ossoona" is a temporary one bestowed by the [[Prophets|Prophets of the Covenant]] upon specially selected [[Elite]] warriors, making it comparable to the typical rank of the [[Arbiter (Rank)|Arbiter]]. | ||
Due to a lack of intelligence on the [[United Nations Space Command]], the Prophets have begun to pull a handful of Elites from active duty into temporary service as Ossoonas. To be chosen, an Elite must already have the rank of Major. This is because the higher ranking [[Elite]]s are "worth" more in active duty. Whereas the lower ranking Minor's are considered too untested and liable to either become easily compromised (i.e. detected) or abandon their mission in pursuit of their personal glory. The mission of an Ossoona is to collect information on the enemy while avoiding combat. As such, they are equipped with [[Active Camouflage]] generators. Many of these Elites feel that there is little honor in such an assignment, but they do as they are told due to their reverence of the Prophets. Covenant leaders also feel zeal is a quality to be admired, this job would help tame young Elites and help teach them the finer arts of stealth in battle. | Due to a lack of intelligence on the [[United Nations Space Command]], the [[Prophets]] have begun to pull a handful of [[Elites]] from active duty into temporary service as Ossoonas. To be chosen, an Elite must already have the rank of Major. This is because the higher ranking [[Elite]]s are "worth" more in active duty. Whereas the lower ranking Minor's are considered too untested and liable to either become easily compromised (i.e. detected) or abandon their mission in pursuit of their personal glory. The mission of an Ossoona is to collect information on the enemy while avoiding combat. As such, they are equipped with [[Active Camouflage]] generators. Many of these Elites feel that there is little honor in such an assignment, but they do as they are told due to their reverence of the Prophets. Covenant leaders also feel zeal is a quality to be admired, this job would help tame young Elites and help teach them the finer arts of stealth in battle. | ||
The title of Ossoona is usually bestowed for a single mission, though a series of missions are sometimes given. Unlike most Elites but similar to [[Stealth Elite]]s, they do not have a personal energy shield. Instead they have to rely on their Active Camouflage and stealth skills for defense, if they run into a fight and their cover is blown, they are armed with a [[Plasma Pistol]] and [[Plasma Grenades]] just in case. In fitting with their vulnerability, they are normally slated for non-combat intelligence gathering such as capturing high ranking enemy personnel or equipment such as AI's, weapons, etc. | The title of Ossoona is usually bestowed for a single mission, though a series of missions are sometimes given. Unlike most Elites but similar to [[Stealth Elite]]s, they do not have a personal energy shield. Instead they have to rely on their Active Camouflage and stealth skills for defense, if they run into a fight and their cover is blown, they are armed with a [[Plasma Pistol]] and [[Plasma Grenades]] just in case. In fitting with their vulnerability, they are normally slated for non-combat intelligence gathering such as capturing high ranking enemy personnel or equipment such as AI's, weapons, etc. | ||