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[[File:Spec_Ops_Lance2.jpg|thumb|A Special Operations Lance on the move.]] | [[File:Spec_Ops_Lance2.jpg|thumb|A Special Operations Lance on the move.]] | ||
The Special Operations is a subgroup of the [[Covenant]] [[Special Warfare Group]]. Its personnel are typically dispatched on covert and high-risk operations<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', ''[[The Heretic (Level)]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', ''[[Sacred Icon (Level)]]''</ref>, although they are also seen as part of routine forces on low-risk sentry or defense operations as well.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', ''[[Gravemind (Level)]]''</ref> | The Special Operations is a subgroup of the [[Covenant]] [[Special Warfare Group]]. Its personnel are typically dispatched on covert and high-risk operations<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Heretic (Level)|The Heretic]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[Sacred Icon (Level)|Sacred Icon]]''</ref>, although they are also seen as part of routine forces on low-risk sentry or defense operations as well.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[Gravemind (Level)|Gravemind]]''</ref> | ||
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There are a number of different castes and ranks of [[Covenant]] Special Operations personnel. The two races of [[Covenant]] elected for Special Operations duty are [[Sangheili]] and [[Unggoy]]: | There are a number of different castes and ranks of [[Covenant]] Special Operations personnel. The two races of [[Covenant]] elected for Special Operations duty are [[Sangheili]] and [[Unggoy]]: | ||
While [[Special Operations Unggoy]]<ref>'''The Official Halo 2 Strategy Guide''', page 41</ref> are restricted to a single rank due to their lower-caste status, their Sangheili counterparts have several attainable ranks. | While [[Special Operations Unggoy]]<ref>'''The Official Halo 2 Strategy Guide''', ''page 41''</ref> are restricted to a single rank due to their lower-caste status, their Sangheili counterparts have several attainable ranks. | ||
*[[Special Operations Commander of the Covenant]] - The supreme commander of the Special Operations division. | *[[Special Operations Commander of the Covenant]] - The supreme commander of the Special Operations division. | ||
*[[Special Operations Commander]] - The leader of standard SpecOps missions.<ref>'''[[The Official Halo 2 Strategy Guide]]''', page 121</ref> | *[[Special Operations Commander]] - The leader of standard SpecOps missions.<ref>'''[[The Official Halo 2 Strategy Guide]]''', ''page 121''</ref> | ||
*[[Special Operations Officer]] ("Sub-Commander") - The leader of a group within a mission.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', page 210</ref> | *[[Special Operations Officer]] ("Sub-Commander") - The leader of a group within a mission.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 210''</ref> | ||
*[[Special Operations Sangheili]] - Standard SpecOps infantry.<ref>'''The Official Halo 2 Strategy Guide''', page 43</ref> | *[[Special Operations Sangheili]] - Standard SpecOps infantry.<ref>'''The Official Halo 2 Strategy Guide''', ''page 43''</ref> | ||
However, even though Special Operations Sangheili are included in the Special Operations group, the closely related [[Stealth Sangheili]], who also possess the equipment to facilitate [[Active Camouflage]], though weaker, aren't related to the Covenant Special Operations division. | However, even though Special Operations Sangheili are included in the Special Operations group, the closely related [[Stealth Sangheili]], who also possess the equipment to facilitate [[Active Camouflage]], though weaker, aren't related to the Covenant Special Operations division. | ||