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== Rank Structure ==

'''[[Arbiter]]:''' The rank of Arbiter is bestowed upon a talented, high-ranked Elite warrior only in a time of need, such as the [[Grunt Rebellion]], or the [[Taming of the Hunters]], and most recently, in the events of ''[[Halo 2]]'', the threat of [[Battle of the Gas Mine|heresy]]. However, every Arbiter in the history of the Covenant has died, because this rank is given only to those who have committed acts against the Covenant, but could still be useful to the Prophet Hierarchs.

'''[[Councilor]]s:''' Councilors are the political leaders of the Elites, and share power with the [[Minor Prophets]] on the [[Covenant]]'s [[High Council]]. Their ceremonial armor is quite distinct, a silver color with a tall and ornate crested helmet. The Councilors are extremely skilled fighters who favor Energy Swords, but can use any weapon they are given. They also possess extra-strong energy shields, similar to those possessed by the also highly-ranked white [[Ultra Elite|"Ultra" Elites]].

'''[[Imperial Admiral]]''': Revealed in [[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]], the Imperial Admiral's role is to command the whole fleet of the Covenant. Only one such Elite, [[Xytan 'Jar Wattinree]], is known, and it is likely that there is only ever one at a single time.

'''[[Supreme Commander]]''': The Supreme Commander is the overall commander of a particular fleet; in the Halo Graphic Novel, he is depicted as clad in bright violet armor, with a long cloak that wraps around his shoulders. This particular Supreme Commander was a friend and superior to Spec-Ops Leader Rtas 'Vadumee, and would later become the [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]].  

'''[[Zealot]]/[[Field Master]]/[[Ship Master]]/[[Fleet Master]]/- Gold:''' The Generals and Admirals of the Covenant military; commanders of battalions, ships, and fleets. Field Masters lead armies; Ship Masters command ships; Fleet Masters command armadas. 'Zealot' seems to be a general term, applying to all gold-armored Elites. Zealots appear to have been physically augmented somehow, as they are able to survive a whole clip from an [[M6C Magnum]], although this may be due to higher-quality armor.

'''[[Honor Guard]]:''' The Honor Guards are the personal guard of the Council, in particular the Prophet Hierarchs. They wear ornate, ceremonial red armor. Although they wield a large [[Honor_Guard_Pike|pike]] for ceremonial purposes, they generally utilize [[Energy Sword]]s or [[Plasma Rifle]]s in actual combat. It is believed, although not confirmed, that they are slightly below Zealots in the Covenant hierarchy.

'''[[Ultra Elite]] - White/Silver:''' These are the Covenant's Colonels and Commanders, just below the golden-armored Zealots in rank. Several white Elite corpses were seen in [[Halo]], presumably killed in combat with the [[Flood]], but they do not appear in battle until Halo 2. They command operations, unlike the Zealots who command fleets or armies. Although they do not possess the same level of natural resilience as the Zealots, they use overshields in combat to continue fighting long after their enemies are forced to retreat. They carry energy swords as backup weapons.

'''[[Special Operations Elite]] - Purple/Black:''' Special Operations Elites are extremely skilled fighters, sent in by the Covenant to accomplish the most dangerous and difficult of missions. They have superior accuracy, fire in longer bursts, and have slightly stronger shielding than regular Elites. Most notably, Black Elites operate in squads and are extremely skilled and accurate grenade throwers. They are equipped with an active camouflage system, but rarely use it except to get into position without notice.

   

'''[[Stealth Elite|Stealth]] - Black:''' The Stealth Elites are [[the Covenant]]'s assassins, and they use [[Active Camouflage|Active Camo]] technology, as the [[Special Operations Elite]]s do. In [[Halo:Combat Evolved]], they do not have energy shields, but are nearly invisible to the naked eye. In [[Halo 2]], they have energy shields, but are still not as strong as normal. They're often used on ambushes, which, with the help of their active camouflage technology, allows them to take down many enemies, if they're unseen.

    

'''[[Major Domo]] - Red:''' This veteran Elite warrior is the physical equal of the UNSC's SPARTAN-II. Overall they are more agile, more accurate, and more aggressive than Minors, and seldom make tactical errors in combat. A single Red Elite can hold its own against an entire squad of UNSC [[Marines]]. In Halo 2, they can often be seen dual-wielding, piloting Covenant vehicles, or carrying heavy weapons. They are roughly equal in gameplay to the Master Chief, but with inferior aim and tactics.

'''[[Ranger Elite|Ranger]] - Vacuum Blue/Thruster Pack:''' Rangers are a voluntary group of Elites that work in the least forgiving environment of all: vacuum. Their helmets completely encase their heads, protecting them from the vacuum of space. They wear a variant of Elite armor optimized for zero-gee, no-atmosphere combat. Their armor is cobalt in color, brighter than that of the Elite Minor. They can pose a substantial threat, due to their unique movement options.

'''[[Minor Domo]] - Cobalt/Blue:''' The most common and least experienced Elite, Minor Elites are still skilled warriors superior to any human Marine, but they are somewhat weaker than Red Elites or SPARTAN-IIs. Their energy shields are not quite as powerful, and they often make tactical errors such as standing in one place while firing, or rushing forward into enemy fire. They also fire in shorter bursts, and have somewhat less accuracy. Along with Red Elites, they often lead squads of Grunts into battle.