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Zealots have access to a variety of [[Sangheili harness|armor]] types and styles, including the [[Ceremonial battle harness]] or even the [[Infiltration harness]] (which is used by [[Special Operations Sangheili|Special Operations]] and [[Stealth Sangheili]]),{{Ref/Novel|Id=Cole|Halo: The Cole Protocol|Pages=197-198}} and reflecting the multiple roles encompassed by those who hold the title.{{Ref/Site|Id=Fighting|D=08|M=11|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fighting-words|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Fighting Words}} The armor worn by a Zealot can be reflective of his chapter or fleet assignment.{{Ref/Reuse|Clarity}} Their suits have also variety of coloration, including blue,{{Ref/Film|Id=HN|HN|Episode=1}} although Zealots most commonly wear ornate maroon armor that, while intricate, is more subdued in design than the suits worn by Sangheili of lower ranks.{{Ref/Game|Id=Reach|HR}}  By [[2558]], the [[Ultra-class armor|silver-white]] color scheme (with black trim) may have been also worn by [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultras]], although whatever this color configuration is used as the Ultra variant for the Zealot-class internal ranking structure is unknown.{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE15|HE|Issue=[[Halo: Escalation Issue 15|#15]]}}
Zealots have access to a variety of [[Sangheili harness|armor]] types and styles, including the [[Ceremonial battle harness]] or even the [[Infiltration harness]] (which is used by [[Special Operations Sangheili|Special Operations]] and [[Stealth Sangheili]]),{{Ref/Novel|Id=Cole|Halo: The Cole Protocol|Pages=197-198}} and reflecting the multiple roles encompassed by those who hold the title.{{Ref/Site|Id=Fighting|D=08|M=11|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fighting-words|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Fighting Words}} The armor worn by a Zealot can be reflective of his chapter or fleet assignment.{{Ref/Reuse|Clarity}} Their suits have also variety of coloration, including blue,{{Ref/Film|Id=HN|HN|Episode=1}} although Zealots most commonly wear ornate maroon armor that, while intricate, is more subdued in design than the suits worn by Sangheili of lower ranks.{{Ref/Game|Id=Reach|HR}}  By [[2558]], the [[Ultra-class armor|silver-white]] color scheme (with black trim) may have been also worn by [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultras]], although whatever this color configuration is used as the Ultra variant for the Zealot-class internal ranking structure is unknown.{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE15|HE|Issue=[[Halo: Escalation Issue 15|#15]]}}


Zealot [[Field Master]]s in command positions,{{Ref/Book|Halo: Combat Evolved: Prima's Official Strategy Guide|Page=16}} including those attached to regular Covenant military forces, wore armors distinguished by their gold coloration (indicating a command role){{Ref/Book|Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide|Page=141}}{{Ref/Book|Halo: The Great Journey - The Art of Building Worlds|Page=52}} and the nearly peerless durability of their [[energy shields]], like the suits worn by lower-ranking [[Sangheili General|Generals]].{{Ref/Game|Id=CEA|CEA}}{{Ref/Game|Id=H2|H2}} Despite the availability of specialized armor styles, many Zealot Field Masters wore gold-colored typical [[Combat harness|combat harnesses]] during the war with humanity.{{Ref/Game|Id=H2A|H2A}}  Like harnesses worn by Special Operations and Stealth Sangheili, Zealot armors are equipped with [[active camouflage]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H2At|H2A|Part=[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 2]]}}{{Ref/Level|Id=TOTS|HR|Tip of the Spear}}{{Ref/Game|Id=H4|H4}}
Zealot [[Field Master]]s in command positions,{{Ref/Book|Halo: Combat Evolved: Prima's Official Strategy Guide|Page=16}} including those attached to regular Covenant military forces, wore armors distinguished by their gold coloration (indicating a command role){{Ref/Book|Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide|Page=141}}{{Ref/Book|Halo: The Great Journey - The Art of Building Worlds|Page=52}} and the nearly peerless durability of their [[energy shields]], like the suits worn by lower-ranking [[Sangheili General|Generals]].{{Ref/Game|Id=CEA|CEA}}{{Ref/Game|Id=H2|H2}} Despite the availability of specialized armor styles, many Zealot Field Masters wore gold-colored typical [[combat harness]]es during the war with humanity.{{Ref/Game|Id=H2A|H2A}}  Like harnesses worn by Special Operations and Stealth Sangheili, Zealot armors are equipped with [[active camouflage]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H2At|H2A|Part=[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 2]]}}{{Ref/Level|Id=TOTS|HR|Tip of the Spear}}{{Ref/Game|Id=H4|H4}}


Field Marshals wear a dark magenta-colored modified version of the Ceremonial battle harness; the front of the helmet has two horn-like prongs and the pauldrons are wider.{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}} Zealot Supreme Commanders may wear a similarly colored [[doarmir]] fur cloak with their armor.{{Ref/Reuse|Succor}}{{Ref/Reuse|H2At}}{{Ref/Note|''The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor'' depicts Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee (a Zealot) wearing purple armor and a purple cloak while in command of his fleet; this was in fact the first time purple was associated with the Zealot class. ''Halo 2: Anniversary''{{'}}s terminals instead depict 'Vadamee wearing a gold combat harness during the same timeframe, though the cloak's color is unchanged.}}
Field Marshals wear a dark magenta-colored modified version of the Ceremonial battle harness; the front of the helmet has two horn-like prongs and the pauldrons are wider.{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}} Zealot Supreme Commanders may wear a similarly colored [[doarmir]] fur cloak with their armor.{{Ref/Reuse|Succor}}{{Ref/Reuse|H2At}}{{Ref/Note|''The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor'' depicts Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee (a Zealot) wearing purple armor and a purple cloak while in command of his fleet; this was in fact the first time purple was associated with the Zealot class. ''Halo 2: Anniversary''{{'}}s terminals instead depict 'Vadamee wearing a gold combat harness during the same timeframe, though the cloak's color is unchanged.}}
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===Weaponry and vehicles===
===Weaponry and vehicles===
Sangheili Zealots were typically armed with [[Type-1 energy sword]], although in some instances, they made use of other weapons, such as at least one [[Type-25 plasma rifle|plasma rifle]], a [[Type-50 concussion rifle|concussion rifle]], a [[Type-33 fuel rod gun|fuel rod gun]], or a [[Type-51 carbine|carbine]].{{Ref/Reuse|CEA}}{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4}} Various Zealot veterans also did often pilot gold-colored specialized vehicles, such as ornate Temple variants of [[Temple Wraith|Wraith]], [[Type-54 Ghost#Variants|Ghosts]] and [[Type-54 Banshee#Variants|Banshees]], with the latter used by [[Sky-chevaliers]].{{Ref/Game|H5|Detail=[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Temple Wraith, Temple Ghost, and Temple Banshee REQ cards descriptions]]}}
Sangheili Zealots were typically armed with [[Type-1 energy sword]], although in some instances, they made use of other weapons, such as at least one [[Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle|plasma rifle]], a [[Type-50 concussion rifle|concussion rifle]], a [[Type-33 fuel rod gun|fuel rod gun]], or a [[Type-51 carbine|carbine]].{{Ref/Reuse|CEA}}{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4}} Various Zealot veterans also did often pilot gold-colored specialized vehicles, such as ornate Temple variants of [[Temple Wraith|Wraith]], [[Type-54 Ghost#Variants|Ghosts]] and [[Type-54 Banshee#Variants|Banshees]], with the latter used by [[Sky-chevaliers]].{{Ref/Game|H5|Detail=[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Temple Wraith, Temple Ghost, and Temple Banshee REQ cards descriptions]]}}


==Known Zealots==
==Known Zealots==
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File:FearlessLeader26001200.PNG|A Zealot Field Master issuing orders to his subordinates in [[Old Mombasa]].
File:FearlessLeader26001200.PNG|A Zealot Field Master issuing orders to his subordinates in [[Old Mombasa]].
File:GoldSword4.jpg|A Zealot Field Master eager to fight the [[Jiralhanae]] shortly after the murder of the [[Sangheili Councilor]]s.
File:GoldSword4.jpg|A Zealot Field Master eager to fight the [[Jiralhanae]] shortly after the murder of the [[Sangheili Councilor]]s.
File:Dual wield.jpeg|A Zealot dual-wielding [[Type-25 plasma rifle]]s in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:Dual wield.jpeg|A Zealot dual-wielding {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}s in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:Elite Zealot.png|A Zealot attacking [[SPARTAN-B312]] from the latter's perspective.
File:Elite Zealot.png|A Zealot attacking [[SPARTAN-B312]] from the latter's perspective.
File: Sangheili-Zealot CEA.png|A Zealot Field Master in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''.
File: Sangheili-Zealot CEA.png|A Zealot Field Master in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''.