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|name=Honor Guard
|name=Sangheili Honor Guardsman
|image=[[File:Sangheili HG 01.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:Sangheili HG 01.png|300px]]
|species=[[Sangheili]]
|species=Sangheili
|weapons=*[[Energy Stave]]
|weapons=*Energy stave
*[[Plasma Rifle]]
*Plasma rifle
*[[Energy Sword]]
*Energy sword
*[[Covenant Carbine]]
*Carbine
|equipment=[[Sangheili Personal Energy Shield]]
|equipment=[[Sangheili personal energy shield]]
|vehicles=
|vehicles=
|missions=*Escort and guard
|missions=*Escort and guard important individuals
|role=*Guarding important sites and individuals - usually the Prophets  
|role=*Guarding important sites and individuals, usually the Prophets  
|notable=
|notable=
|affiliation=[[Covenant Empire|Covenant]], later [[Covenant Separatists]]
|affiliation=Covenant, later Covenant separatists
}}
}}
{{Quote|We have always been your protectors!|[[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam|Thel 'Vadamee]] talking to the [[Prophet of Truth]]}}
{{Quote|We have always been your protectors!|[[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee talking to the [[Prophet of Truth]]}}
The '''Sangheili Honor Guardsman''' is a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Sangheili]] position, serving as elite protectors to the [[San 'Shyuum|Prophets]], particularly the [[Hierarchs]].
The '''honor guardsman''' was a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Sangheili]] position, serving as elite protectors to the [[San 'Shyuum|Prophets]], particularly the [[Hierarchs]].


==Description==
==Overview==
Sangheili Honor Guardsmen are among the most skilled of all Sangheili warriors and are hand-picked for the duty of protecting the High Prophets and other high ranking officials in the Covenant [[High Council]]. The highly ornate armor of the [[Honor Guard of the Covenant|Honor Guard]] is colored a combination of glowing red and orange. It features jutting spikes and pauldrons, indicating that the rank of Honor Guard is not only meant for combat, but is also a great position of pride and honor.
Honor guardsmen were among the most skilled of all Sangheili warriors and are hand-picked for the duty of protecting the High Prophets and other high ranking officials in the Covenant [[High Council]]; they were commanded by the revered [[Honor Guard Ultra|Lights of Sanghelios]]. Honor guardsmen in service to the [[Honor Guard of the Covenant]] wore highly ornate armor that is colored a combination of glowing red and orange that featured jutting spikes and pauldrons, though this was not always so.<ref>'''Halo Legends:''' ''The Babysitter''</ref> It is unknown how many Sangheili honor guardsmen were in service, though the [[Sanctum of the Hierarchs]] on ''[[High Charity]]'' could accommodate as many as three hundred.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 339''</ref>


If anyone pulls out a weapon in the presence of a Hierarch, the Honor Guard's immediate response is to defend the Prophet by eliminating the threat no matter the odds. This can be seen slightly when the Arbiter [[Ripa 'Moramee]] ignites his [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Swords]] in front of the [[Prophet of Regret]], and also when [[Zhar (Sangheili)|Zhar]] attempts to kill Truth.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'''</ref> In addition, they also keep order during important meetings within the High Council. Although a great honor, it is seen by some Elites as a merely ceremonial duty and a way to silence those who perhaps see a little too clearly in the [[Human-Covenant War]].
Honor guardsmen were expected to immediately kill anyone who drew a weapon in the presence of a Hierarch,<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page ???''</ref> In addition, they kept order during important meetings within the High Council. Although a great honor, it was seen by some Sangheili as a merely ceremonial duty and, a way to silence those who were aware of the Hierarchs' duplicity.{{Citation needed}}


It is unknown how a member of the Honor Guard ranks in comparison to the normal chain of leadership, but it is assumed they are equivalent to a [[Sangheili Ultra]], or slightly below the [[Arbiter]]. It seems that wherever a High Prophet goes, the Honor Guard accompany them. There could be as many as 300 Honor Guard Sangheili for each Prophet, as the [[Sanctum of the Hierarchs]] can hold 300 Honor Guards.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 339''</ref> They are commanded by the more skilled [[Honor Guard Ultra|Lights of Sanghelios]].
The Sangheili honor guardsmen were likely instated immediately after the signing of the [[Writ of Union]], which led to the establishment of the Covenant. For thousands of years, the Sangheili protected the Hierarchs and the other Prophets according to the Writ's strictures. After the death of the [[Prophet of Regret]] [[Ages of Reclamation|Ninth Age of Reclamation]] in [[2552#November|November 2552]], the [[Prophet of Truth|Prophets of Truth]] and [[Prophet of Mercy|Mercy]] replaced the Sangheili honor guards with the [[Jiralhanae]]. This "[[Changing of the Guard]]" was a major step in a carefully planned coup that soon devolved into the [[Great Schism]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Sacred Icon]]''</ref> Some of the honor guardsmen killed themselves after learning of the prophets' treachery.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', ''The Return''</ref> Others assisted [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee in stopping [[Tartarus]], the [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]], from activating [[Halo Array|Halo]] [[Installation 05]] and therefore killing all sentient life in the galaxy.<ref> '''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Great Journey]]''</ref>


Until the [[Changing of the Guard]], seen before the level [[Sacred Icon]] in ''[[Halo 2]]'', these Sangheili were the personal bodyguards of the [[High Prophets|Prophet Hierarchy]]. The [[Jiralhanae]] replaced them after the death of the Prophet of Regret, in what many viewed as a carefully planned coup that devolved into the [[Great Schism]].
==Personal honor guards==
In addition to the formal Honor Guard of the Covenant, some Sangheili warlords maintain honor guards drawn from their personal forces.<ref name="Genesis">'''Halo Wars: Genesis'''</ref><ref name="Wars">'''Halo Wars''', campaign levels [[Scarab (level)|''Scarab'']], [[Shield World (level)|''Shield World'']], and [[Beachhead (Halo Wars level)|''Beachhead'']]</ref> [[Ripa 'Moramee]], a "warlord thrall", used his personal guard in an attempt to overthrow his [[kaidon]] on [[Decided Heart]]; this coup failed and 'Moramee was sentenced to a life of imprisonment. After the Prophet of Regret pardoned 'Moramee and granted him the rank of Arbiter, the latter's personal guard protected the two as they scoured a [[Forerunner]] [[Flood-controlled Shield World|Shield World]] in an attempt to gain control of several [[Unidentified Forerunner starship|powerful dreadnoughts]] stationed at [[the Apex]]. When [[human]] forces from the {{UNSCship|Spirit of Fire}} entered the Shield World, 'Moramee had some of his guards escort the Hierarch to ''High Charity''.<ref name="Wars"/> Unlike formal honor guardsmen, who would kill anyone who drew a weapon in the presence of a Hierarch, 'Moramee's guard refrained from doing so.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', campaign level ''Scarab''</ref>


== Trivia ==
==''Halo Wars'' gameplay==
*Although in ''Halo 2'' they are seen wielding energy staves, they are never seen using them in-game.
In ''Halo Wars'', Sangheili honor guardsmen are the leader-specific unit of the Prophet of Regret. They wield energy swords and deal tremendous damage to infantry. They are trained directly from the [[Citadel (Covenant)|Citadel]]. They initially lack [[Energy shielding#Covenant|energy shields]], though they can be upgraded with them. They can also be outfitted with [[active camouflage]].
*Honor Guard Sangheili are a playable unit in ''[[Halo Wars]]'', and are the leader-specific unit of the [[Prophet of Regret]]. They wield Energy Swords, and deal a tremendous amount of damage to infantry. They are trained directly from the [[Citadel (Covenant)|Citadel]]. In ''Halo Wars''' cutscenes, Sangheili Honor Guardsmen are clad in red [[Sangheili Combat Harness|combat harnesses]] akin to those of Sangheili Majors, yet they wear their ''Halo 2''-style armor in-game. It is possible that this represents a different class of Honor Guards. It should be noted that the Sangheili troops who aid Ripa 'Moramee during the [[Sixteenth Unggoy Disobedience]] and during his attack on [[Decided Heart]], as seen in ''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'', wear armor of an almost identical appearance to those seen in Halo Wars; thus, it is possible that the Honor Guards seen in ''Halo Wars'' comprise 'Moramee's personal guard.
*It is unknown what became of the Honor Guards after the events of the Great Schism. According to ''[[The Return]]'', two of them killed themselves out of shame for protecting the [[Prophet of Conviction]]. It is possible that other Sangheili Honor Guards did the same once the truth of the [[Halo Array]] was revealed.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
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File:HonorGuard render.png|
File:HonorGuard render.png|
File:Brutesarbiter.jpg|Honor Guard Procession.
File:Brutesarbiter.jpg|A procession of Sangheili honor guardsmen.
File:halo2xbox024yv.jpg|Honor Guard Elites stand on guard during the judgment of the Arbiter.
File:halo2xbox024yv.jpg|Sangheili honor guardsmen during the judgment of Thel 'Vadamee.
File:HW6.png|Honor Guards attacking [[Red Team]] in ''Halo Wars''.
File:HW3.jpg|Members of 'Moramee's personal guard protecting the High Prophet of Regret.
File:HW3.jpg|The Honor Guards in Halo Wars, protecting the High Prophet of Regret.
File:Convenant elite honor guard.gif|A render of an Elite honor guard in ''Halo Wars''.
File:Convenant elite honor guard.gif|A render of an Elite Honor Guard in Halo Wars.
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==Sources==
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==Related links==
*[[Sangheili Honor Guardsman/Gameplay|Gameplay suggestions on Sangheili Honor Guardsman]]
*[[Honor Guard Ultra]]
*[[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman]]
*[[Honor Guard Councilor]]


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"We have always been your protectors!"
— Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee talking to the Prophet of Truth

The honor guardsman was a Covenant Sangheili position, serving as elite protectors to the Prophets, particularly the Hierarchs.

Overview

Honor guardsmen were among the most skilled of all Sangheili warriors and are hand-picked for the duty of protecting the High Prophets and other high ranking officials in the Covenant High Council; they were commanded by the revered Lights of Sanghelios. Honor guardsmen in service to the Honor Guard of the Covenant wore highly ornate armor that is colored a combination of glowing red and orange that featured jutting spikes and pauldrons, though this was not always so.[1] It is unknown how many Sangheili honor guardsmen were in service, though the Sanctum of the Hierarchs on High Charity could accommodate as many as three hundred.[2]

Honor guardsmen were expected to immediately kill anyone who drew a weapon in the presence of a Hierarch,[3] In addition, they kept order during important meetings within the High Council. Although a great honor, it was seen by some Sangheili as a merely ceremonial duty and, a way to silence those who were aware of the Hierarchs' duplicity.[citation needed]

The Sangheili honor guardsmen were likely instated immediately after the signing of the Writ of Union, which led to the establishment of the Covenant. For thousands of years, the Sangheili protected the Hierarchs and the other Prophets according to the Writ's strictures. After the death of the Prophet of Regret Ninth Age of Reclamation in November 2552, the Prophets of Truth and Mercy replaced the Sangheili honor guards with the Jiralhanae. This "Changing of the Guard" was a major step in a carefully planned coup that soon devolved into the Great Schism.[4] Some of the honor guardsmen killed themselves after learning of the prophets' treachery.[5] Others assisted Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee in stopping Tartarus, the Chieftain of the Jiralhanae, from activating Halo Installation 05 and therefore killing all sentient life in the galaxy.[6]

Personal honor guards

In addition to the formal Honor Guard of the Covenant, some Sangheili warlords maintain honor guards drawn from their personal forces.[7][8] Ripa 'Moramee, a "warlord thrall", used his personal guard in an attempt to overthrow his kaidon on Decided Heart; this coup failed and 'Moramee was sentenced to a life of imprisonment. After the Prophet of Regret pardoned 'Moramee and granted him the rank of Arbiter, the latter's personal guard protected the two as they scoured a Forerunner Shield World in an attempt to gain control of several powerful dreadnoughts stationed at the Apex. When human forces from the Template:UNSCship entered the Shield World, 'Moramee had some of his guards escort the Hierarch to High Charity.[8] Unlike formal honor guardsmen, who would kill anyone who drew a weapon in the presence of a Hierarch, 'Moramee's guard refrained from doing so.[9]

Halo Wars gameplay

In Halo Wars, Sangheili honor guardsmen are the leader-specific unit of the Prophet of Regret. They wield energy swords and deal tremendous damage to infantry. They are trained directly from the Citadel. They initially lack energy shields, though they can be upgraded with them. They can also be outfitted with active camouflage.

Gallery

  • HonorGuard render.png
  • A procession of Sangheili honor guardsmen.

    A procession of Sangheili honor guardsmen.

  • Sangheili honor guardsmen during the judgment of Thel 'Vadamee.

    Sangheili honor guardsmen during the judgment of Thel 'Vadamee.

  • Members of 'Moramee's personal guard protecting the High Prophet of Regret.

    Members of 'Moramee's personal guard protecting the High Prophet of Regret.

  • A render of an Elite honor guard in Halo Wars.

    A render of an Elite honor guard in Halo Wars.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo Legends: The Babysitter
  2. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 339
  3. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page ???
  4. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Sacred Icon
  5. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, The Return
  6. ^ Halo 2, campaign level The Great Journey
  7. ^ Halo Wars: Genesis
  8. ^ a b Halo Wars, campaign levels Scarab, Shield World, and Beachhead
  9. ^ Halo Wars, campaign level Scarab

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