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*''[[San 'Shyuum|Prophets]]''. As the highest caste, it is the Prophets who lead the Covenant and exert complete control over religious and political affairs. Physically weak, Prophets wield power through absolute command of the Covenant (and scavenged) technology leaving the task of conquest to Elites and the subordinate races. Their higher understanding of the Forerunner gives them great egos and religious powers over the Covenant. The fact that the Covenant are religious zealots makes it all the more easy to control them.<ref name="best"/> They are addressed as 'Hierarchs' or 'Holy Ones' by the other races of the Covenant. Prophets enforce a misguided theology based on the belief that firing Halo array will herald some kind of sublimation event called the [[Great Journey]]. They are called '''San 'Shyuum''' in the Covenant language. | *''[[San 'Shyuum|Prophets]]''. As the highest caste, it is the Prophets who lead the Covenant and exert complete control over religious and political affairs. Physically weak, Prophets wield power through absolute command of the Covenant (and scavenged) technology leaving the task of conquest to Elites and the subordinate races. Their higher understanding of the Forerunner gives them great egos and religious powers over the Covenant. The fact that the Covenant are religious zealots makes it all the more easy to control them.<ref name="best"/> They are addressed as 'Hierarchs' or 'Holy Ones' by the other races of the Covenant. Prophets enforce a misguided theology based on the belief that firing Halo array will herald some kind of sublimation event called the [[Great Journey]]. They are called '''San 'Shyuum''' in the Covenant language. | ||
[[Image:1207643041 Windowslivewritere3halo3recap-faf9121968-5-22.jpg|thumb|A Brute captain.]] | [[Image:1207643041 Windowslivewritere3halo3recap-faf9121968-5-22.jpg|thumb|A Brute captain.]] | ||
*''[[Jiralhanae|Brutes]]'' are the newest species to the Covenant and are the only race that has obtained equal status to that of one of the founding "clients" of the Covenant pact, the Elites. Their strength can match and even surpass that of Elites. They have an incredible natural resilience to damage that makes up for their lack of [[Energy Shields]], and use a number of [[Brute Sandbox| weapons and vehicles]] based upon their pre-Covenant technology. Brutes have their own ranks going up to Brute Chieftains who usually wield [[Type-52 Automatic Plasma Cannon|Plasma Cannons]], [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor | *''[[Jiralhanae|Brutes]]'' are the newest species to the Covenant and are the only race that has obtained equal status to that of one of the founding "clients" of the Covenant pact, the Elites. Their strength can match and even surpass that of Elites. They have an incredible natural resilience to damage that makes up for their lack of [[Energy Shields]], and use a number of [[Brute Sandbox| weapons and vehicles]] based upon their pre-Covenant technology. Brutes have their own ranks going up to Brute Chieftains who usually wield [[Type-52 Automatic Plasma Cannon|Plasma Cannons]], [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|Fuel Rod Cannons]], or [[Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer|Gravity Hammers]]. They are equal, and sometimes superior in physical strength to Elites in battle. After the Elites were replaced for failing to protect [[High Prophet of Regret|Regret]] from the [[John-117]], they took over their role as personal bodyguards of the Prophets. They have a hairy, ape-like appearance with rough, rhino-like skin. They are called '''Jiralhanae''' in the Covenant language. | ||
[[Image:1207643122 Elite3.jpg|thumb|A Spec ops Elite.]] | [[Image:1207643122 Elite3.jpg|thumb|A Spec ops Elite.]] | ||
*''[[Sangheili|Elites]]'' served as the military leaders for the Covenant. While Prophets often had the last say, it was the Elites who organized military campaigns and naval engagements. Ship Masters commanded the mighty space fleets; [[Field Masters]] command the vast armies. Elites maintained the military structure of the Covenant, and ensured the Prophet's orders, as well as their own, were carried out. Elites were a major component of the Covenant, and were the only caste able to maintain the military hierarchy and have a voice within the High Council. As the Prophets and Brutes attempted genocide of the Elites, they have left the Covenant and allied with the UNSC. They are called '''Sangheili''' in the Covenant language. | *''[[Sangheili|Elites]]'' served as the military leaders for the Covenant. While Prophets often had the last say, it was the Elites who organized military campaigns and naval engagements. Ship Masters commanded the mighty space fleets; [[Field Masters]] command the vast armies. Elites maintained the military structure of the Covenant, and ensured the Prophet's orders, as well as their own, were carried out. Elites were a major component of the Covenant, and were the only caste able to maintain the military hierarchy and have a voice within the High Council. As the Prophets and Brutes attempted genocide of the Elites, they have left the Covenant and allied with the UNSC. They are called '''Sangheili''' in the Covenant language. | ||