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==Designation==
==Designation==
===Role===
===Role===
Field Marshals command large-scale ground forces in widespread field operations, such as in full-scale planetary invasions. Field Marshals outrank [[Sangheili General|Generals]], who are in command of specific groups of infantry; in some cases, a General may report directly to his Field Marshal.<ref name="EVG"/> Field Masters command ultimate authority on the battlefield, reporting directly to their [[Covenant fleet|fleet]]'s [[Supreme Commander]].<ref name="enc"/> Despite their important command position, they are frequently present on the front lines in areas of importance and directing operations from there, rather than from fortified positions or spacecraft.
Field Marshals command large-scale ground forces in widespread field operations, such as in full-scale planetary invasions. Field Marshals outrank [[Sangheili General|Generals]], who are in command of specific groups of infantry; in some cases, a General may report directly to his Field Marshal.<ref name="EVG"/> Field Marshals command ultimate authority on the battlefield, reporting directly to their [[Covenant fleet|fleet]]'s [[Supreme Commander]].<ref name="enc"/> Despite their important command position, they are frequently present on the front lines in areas of importance and directing operations from there, rather than from fortified positions or spacecraft.


Some Field Marshals lead small strike teams comprised of [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealots]] for operations that require both skill and precision. These operations are generally intended to search for and retrieve artifacts of value to their [[Covenant religion|religion]], or to eliminate targets to turn the tide of battles.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Winter Contingency (level)|Winter Contingency]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 60''</ref>
Some Field Marshals lead small strike teams comprised of [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealots]] for operations that require both skill and precision. These operations are generally intended to search for and retrieve artifacts of value to their [[Covenant religion|religion]], or to eliminate targets to turn the tide of battles.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Winter Contingency (level)|Winter Contingency]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 60''</ref>