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Those sources are gaming journalists *theorizing* about why we've never seen the Skirmishers before.
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The [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] uses Skirmishers as close-range combatants, attacking in packs and using lightning-fast flanking tactics (as opposed to Jackals, who are often used as defensive and [[Kig-yar Sniper|long range combatants and assassins]]. Physically, they seem to be similar to regular Jackals, though in combat they do not wield large rounded energy shields like the Jackals. High-ranking Skirmishers do wear point defense gauntlets or wrist shields, medium sized ovular shields strapped on to their wrists, to help them deflect bullet and light plasma fire. Their head shape appears to be more avian than their cousins; their skin tone is noticeably darker and not yellowish. They also run much faster than Jackals and can jump incredible heights. Their eyes are also yellow with slitted pupils, as opposed to bulbous and pale.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63_LHQoVyxU&feature=player_embedded#! '''YouTube''': Halo: Reach - 5 Minute Firefight]</ref> | The [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] uses Skirmishers as close-range combatants, attacking in packs and using lightning-fast flanking tactics (as opposed to Jackals, who are often used as defensive and [[Kig-yar Sniper|long range combatants and assassins]]. Physically, they seem to be similar to regular Jackals, though in combat they do not wield large rounded energy shields like the Jackals. High-ranking Skirmishers do wear point defense gauntlets or wrist shields, medium sized ovular shields strapped on to their wrists, to help them deflect bullet and light plasma fire. Their head shape appears to be more avian than their cousins; their skin tone is noticeably darker and not yellowish. They also run much faster than Jackals and can jump incredible heights. Their eyes are also yellow with slitted pupils, as opposed to bulbous and pale.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63_LHQoVyxU&feature=player_embedded#! '''YouTube''': Halo: Reach - 5 Minute Firefight]</ref> | ||
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*Skirmishers bear a notable physical resemblance to the [[Wikipedia:Dromaeosaur|dromaeosaurs]] and [[Wikipedia:Velociraptor|velociraptor]]. Due to this, some fans have nicknamed them "Raptors." | *Skirmishers bear a notable physical resemblance to the [[Wikipedia:Dromaeosaur|dromaeosaurs]] and [[Wikipedia:Velociraptor|velociraptor]]. Due to this, some fans have nicknamed them "Raptors." | ||
*Occasionally, Skirmishers will deploy holograms to distract the player. | *Occasionally, Skirmishers will deploy holograms to distract the player. | ||
*Higher-ranking Skirmishers fight more efficiently than other Kig-yar and Skirmishers. Tactics utilized include constantly strafing targets, and often alternating use of their two point-defence gauntlets to let the other recharge. These gauntlets, while not nearly as large as those that Jackals wield, are used very effectively by Skirmishers to protect themselves. | *Higher-ranking Skirmishers fight more efficiently than other Kig-yar and Skirmishers. Tactics utilized include constantly strafing targets, and often alternating use of their two point-defence gauntlets to let the other recharge. These gauntlets, while not nearly as large as those that Jackals wield, are used very effectively by Skirmishers to protect themselves. | ||