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The Swords of Sanghelios utilized much of the same equipment that the original Covenant used, but modified the designs due to the lack of restriction from the former Prophets. Most [[Unggoy]] used the [[Type-25 plasma pistol]],<ref name="SOI">'''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'''</ref> [[Type-54 plasma pistol]],<ref name="Alliance"/> [[Type-33 Needler]],<ref name="C1"/> and [[Type-56 Needler]],<ref name="Alliance"/> while [[Sangheili]] personnel were typically armed with the [[Type-25 plasma rifle]],<ref name="Mythos142">'''Halo Mythos''', ''pages 142-143''</ref> [[Type-27 beam rifle]],<ref name="soslevel"/> [[Type-31 needle rifle]],<ref name="CFAA"/> [[Type-50 concussion rifle]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/GrimBrotherOne/status/781987887726198784 '''Twitter''' - ''GrimBrotherOne'']</ref>, [[Type-51 carbine]],<ref name="HitD">'''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'''</ref> [[Type-53 Plasma Caster]],<ref name="soslevel"/> [[Type-55 storm rifle]],<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> [[Type-57 carbine]],<ref name="H5G"/> [[Type-58 fuel rod cannon]],<ref name="REQs"/> and the [[Type-1 energy sword]].<ref name="H5G"/> Several of their energy swords, most notably the [[Prophets' Bane]], were shaped in new designs based on pre-Covenant fashions.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/prophets%E2%80%99-bane '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Prophets' Bane'']</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''', ''page 53''</ref>
The Swords of Sanghelios utilized much of the same equipment that the original Covenant used, but modified the designs due to the lack of restriction from the former Prophets. Most [[Unggoy]] used the [[Type-25 plasma pistol]],<ref name="SOI">'''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'''</ref> [[Type-54 plasma pistol]],<ref name="Alliance"/> [[Type-33 Needler]],<ref name="C1"/> and [[Type-56 Needler]],<ref name="Alliance"/> while [[Sangheili]] personnel were typically armed with the [[Type-25 plasma rifle]],<ref name="Mythos142">'''Halo Mythos''', ''pages 142-143''</ref> [[Type-27 beam rifle]],<ref name="soslevel"/> [[Type-31 needle rifle]],<ref name="CFAA"/> [[Type-50 concussion rifle]]<ref>[https://twitter.com/GrimBrotherOne/status/781987887726198784 '''Twitter''' - ''GrimBrotherOne'']</ref>, [[Type-51 carbine]],<ref name="HitD">'''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'''</ref> [[Type-53 Plasma Caster]],<ref name="soslevel"/> [[Type-55 storm rifle]],<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> [[Type-57 carbine]],<ref name="H5G"/> [[Type-58 fuel rod cannon]],<ref name="REQs"/> and the [[Type-1 energy sword]].<ref name="H5G"/> Several of their energy swords, most notably the [[Prophets' Bane]], were shaped in new designs based on pre-Covenant fashions.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/prophets%E2%80%99-bane '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Prophets' Bane'']</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''', ''page 53''</ref>


Like the original Covenant the [[Type-26 Banshee]] remained as the main aircraft of the faction for much of the Blooding Years.<ref name="REQs"/> [[Type-52 Phantom]]s were used as the main troop transports, although these sported a green color instead of the usual purple and utilized [[active camouflage]].<ref name="cove"/><ref name="HE1"/> The Swords used orange-painted [[Type-26 Shade]]s<ref name="soslevel"/> and [[Type-56 Shrike]]s<ref name="Shrike">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/shrike-turret '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Shrike Turret'']</ref> for static defense. As the Covenant fragmented and technology changed, the Swords began using more individualized craft. They began manufacturing Sword variants of [[Type-54 Ghost#Sword Ghost|the Type-54 Ghost]], [[Type-58 Wraith]], and [[Type-54 Banshee#Sword Banshee|Type-54 Banshee]], which had orange-painted plating and more durable armor than their Covenant versions.<ref name="REQs">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''REQ card descriptions''</ref> The faction also used crimson-orange [[Type-56 Lich]]es and [[Type-57 Phantom]]s, though it is unclear if these also had improved armor.<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''campaign level [[The Heretic]] ([[The_Heretic#Target_Locke|Anniversary Prologue]])</ref><ref name="H5G"/>
Like the original Covenant the [[Type-26 Banshee]] remained as the main aircraft of the faction for much of the Blooding Years.<ref name="REQs"/> [[Type-52 Phantom]]s were used as the main troop transports, although these sported a green color instead of the usual purple and utilized [[active camouflage]].<ref name="HE1"/> The Swords used orange-painted [[Type-26 Shade]]s<ref name="soslevel"/> and [[Type-56 Shrike]]s<ref name="Shrike">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/shrike-turret '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Shrike Turret'']</ref> for static defense. As the Covenant fragmented and technology changed, the Swords began using more individualized craft. They began manufacturing Sword variants of [[Type-54 Ghost#Sword Ghost|the Type-54 Ghost]], [[Type-58 Wraith]], and [[Type-54 Banshee#Sword Banshee|Type-54 Banshee]], which had orange-painted plating and more durable armor than their Covenant versions.<ref name="REQs">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''REQ card descriptions''</ref> The faction also used crimson-orange [[Type-56 Lich]]es and [[Type-57 Phantom]]s, though it is unclear if these also had improved armor.<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''campaign level [[The Heretic]] ([[The_Heretic#Target_Locke|Anniversary Prologue]])</ref><ref name="H5G"/>


The [[Swords of Sanghelios Navy|faction's navy]] was composed of multiple {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s, {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s, {{Class|CPV|heavy destroyer}}s<ref name="HE1"/> and at least one {{Class|SDV|heavy corvette}}.<ref name="HitD"/> They also made use of ancient Sangheili ships, like [[Blockade Runner]]s, [[Brigantine]]s, [[Carrack]]s and [[Man O' War]]s.<ref name="BTS">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level ''[[Before the Storm]]''</ref><ref name="BOS">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level ''[[Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion]]''</ref>
The [[Swords of Sanghelios Navy|faction's navy]] was composed of multiple {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s, {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}}s, {{Class|CPV|heavy destroyer}}s<ref name="HE1"/> and at least one {{Class|SDV|heavy corvette}}.<ref name="HitD"/> They also made use of ancient Sangheili ships, like [[Blockade Runner]]s, [[Brigantine]]s, [[Carrack]]s and [[Man O' War]]s.<ref name="BTS">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level ''[[Before the Storm]]''</ref><ref name="BOS">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level ''[[Battle of Sunaion (level)|Battle of Sunaion]]''</ref>