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The [[Type-25 plasma pistol]] was generally issued to the smaller species, such as the [[Unggoy]], [[Kig-Yar]] and [[Yanme'e]], although [[Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae]] occasionally used them as sidearms. [[Type-33 needler]]s were issued to many of the species within the Covenant military; it was most commonly used by Unggoy and Yanme'e, although Kig-Yar, Sangheili and Jiralhanae sometimes used them. The {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} was the primary weapon of the Covenant's officer corps. Generally wielded by Sangheili, the plasma rifle was infrequently used by higher ranks of the lower caste species. {{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}}s were also used by many Sangheili, as well as Jiralhanae shock troops. [[Mgalekgolo]] troops used [[assault cannon]]s built directly into their armor. | The [[Type-25 plasma pistol]] was generally issued to the smaller species, such as the [[Unggoy]], [[Kig-Yar]] and [[Yanme'e]], although [[Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae]] occasionally used them as sidearms. [[Type-33 needler]]s were issued to many of the species within the Covenant military; it was most commonly used by Unggoy and Yanme'e, although Kig-Yar, Sangheili and Jiralhanae sometimes used them. The {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} was the primary weapon of the Covenant's officer corps. Generally wielded by Sangheili, the plasma rifle was infrequently used by higher ranks of the lower caste species. {{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}}s were also used by many Sangheili, as well as Jiralhanae shock troops. [[Mgalekgolo]] troops used [[assault cannon]]s built directly into their armor. | ||
Marksmen within the Covenant military were most often issued {{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}}s, although {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}}s also saw some use. Higher ranking Sangheili in the military were often equipped with explosive weaponry such as [[Type-50 concussion rifle]]s and {{Pattern|Kopasa'mada|plasma launcher}}s. The | Marksmen within the Covenant military were most often issued {{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}}s, although {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}}s also saw some use. Higher ranking Sangheili in the military were often equipped with explosive weaponry such as [[Type-50 concussion rifle]]s and {{Pattern|Kopasa'mada|plasma launcher}}s. The {{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}} was employed as an anti-armor weapon, although it also saw use against infantry. Covenant snipers were normally equipped with {{Pattern|Zubo|beam rifle}}s and later, {{Pattern|Sulok|beam rifle}}s. Many opted to use {{Pattern|M'tara|focus rifle}}s for ranged suppression. The standard grenade of the Covenant military was the [[Type-1 plasma grenade]]. | ||
The Covenant military fielded a wide array of melee-based weaponry. In contrast to [[UNSC]] soldiers, who generally used melee weapons as a last resort, the Covenant used melee weapons far more readily. The Sangheili and Jiralhanae in particular preferred to get in close to enemies, using their superior physical strength and impressive melee armaments to their advantage. The [[Type-1 energy sword]] was commonly seen in the hands of higher-ranking Sangheili. Jiralhanae often employed their [[Type-2 gravity hammer]]s for close quarters combat. In addition, soldiers of the Covenant also used energy-based [[Energy cutlass|cutlasses]], [[Energy lance|lances]] and [[Energy garrote|garrotes]]. | The Covenant military fielded a wide array of melee-based weaponry. In contrast to [[UNSC]] soldiers, who generally used melee weapons as a last resort, the Covenant used melee weapons far more readily. The Sangheili and Jiralhanae in particular preferred to get in close to enemies, using their superior physical strength and impressive melee armaments to their advantage. The [[Type-1 energy sword]] was commonly seen in the hands of higher-ranking Sangheili. Jiralhanae often employed their [[Type-2 gravity hammer]]s for close quarters combat. In addition, soldiers of the Covenant also used energy-based [[Energy cutlass|cutlasses]], [[Energy lance|lances]] and [[Energy garrote|garrotes]]. | ||