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The Covenant Empire originally applied a fairly structured coding for both combat and ceremonial roles—with Sangheili-derived livery choices subsisting on the margin.<ref name="Clarity"/> After the empire's collapse, the armor color coding loosened significantly.<ref name="ArchiveGrim"/> | The Covenant Empire originally applied a fairly structured coding for both combat and ceremonial roles—with Sangheili-derived livery choices subsisting on the margin.<ref name="Clarity"/> After the empire's collapse, the armor color coding loosened significantly.<ref name="ArchiveGrim"/> | ||
Though the [[Sangheili combat harness|combat harness]] is only one variant among many other Sangheili harnesses, the term "combat" is sometimes used off-handedly in a synecdochical manner when referring to other Sangheili harnesses, as the combat harness is the most basic, well-known, and widespread armor variant.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''pages 56, 60''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', '' | Though the [[Sangheili combat harness|combat harness]] is only one variant among many other Sangheili harnesses, the term "combat" is sometimes used off-handedly in a synecdochical manner when referring to other Sangheili harnesses, as the combat harness is the most basic, well-known, and widespread armor variant.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''pages 56, 60''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''pages 28, 48''</ref> | ||
==Sangheili harness variants== | ==Sangheili harness variants== | ||
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The combat harness is the ubiquitous armor system available to Sangheili of all ranks. The armor exists in a wide range of colors, and there are slight funtional and aesthetic variations.<ref name="Fighting"/><ref name="H2A"/> | The combat harness is the ubiquitous armor system available to Sangheili of all ranks. The armor exists in a wide range of colors, and there are slight funtional and aesthetic variations.<ref name="Fighting"/><ref name="H2A"/> | ||
===Commander harness=== | ===Commander-class harness=== | ||
{{Main|Sangheili Commander#Armor}} | {{Main|Sangheili Commander#Armor}} | ||
The Commander-class harness is fielded by Sangheili who were experienced officers of the Covenant.<ref name="Fighting"/><ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 47''</ref> It has an ornate helmet very similar to that of the Officer variant.<ref name="H4">'''Halo 4'''</ref> | The Commander-class harness is fielded by Sangheili who were experienced officers of the Covenant.<ref name="Fighting"/><ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 47''</ref> It has an ornate helmet very similar to that of the Officer variant.<ref name="H4">'''Halo 4'''</ref> | ||
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The harness used by Generals is golden, signifying their role as [[Field Master|field masters]]. It features a command helmet.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 57''</ref> | The harness used by Generals is golden, signifying their role as [[Field Master|field masters]]. It features a command helmet.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 57''</ref> | ||
===Hesduros Zealot harness=== | ===Hesduros Zealot-class harness=== | ||
{{Main|Sangheili Zealot#Hesduros-inspired design}} | {{Main|Sangheili Zealot#Hesduros-inspired design}} | ||
The harness's design is used by Zealots and Kaidons who originate from [[Hesduros]]. This traditional armor has a very organic, irregular surface.<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''pages 27, 49''</ref> | The harness's design is used by Zealots and Kaidons who originate from [[Hesduros]]. This traditional armor has a very organic, irregular surface.<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''pages 27, 49''</ref> | ||
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===Ultra-class armor=== | ===Ultra-class armor=== | ||
{{Main|Ultra-class armor}} | {{Main|Ultra-class armor}} | ||
The armor is | The armor is mostly worn by [[Sangheili Ultra]]s, though it is not restricted to them. It is typically of a glistening white.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/hints-and-heroes '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Hints and Heroes'']</ref> Some feature secondary red markings and a crested helmet.<ref name="Reach"/> | ||
===Warrior harness=== | ===Warrior-class harness=== | ||
{{Main|Sangheili Warrior#Armor}} | {{Main|Sangheili Warrior#Armor}} | ||
The Warrior-class harness is a | The Warrior-class harness is reinforced with a shield-bolstering pauldron system. It also has an accentuated helmet design.<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''pages 29, 48''</ref> The armor is typically golden, signifying a command position. | ||
==Human derivatives== | ==Human derivatives== | ||