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[[Image:H2LCE manual.png|thumb|The manual.]] | [[Image:H2LCE manual.png|thumb|The manual.]] | ||
Among the items of note in the '''Special Collector's Edition''' of ''[[Halo 2]]'' is the '''manual''', which was written as if it were a report made by the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[ | Among the items of note in the '''Special Collector's Edition''' of ''[[Halo 2]]'' is the '''manual''', which was written as if it were a report made by the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Thel 'Vadam|Supreme Commander]] of the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]] to the [[Prophet of Truth]], after the [[Battle of Installation 04]]. | ||
The following is a transcription of the text: | The following is a transcription of the text: | ||
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These Spartans may be technologically-enhanced. They are certainly well-versed in armed and unarmed combat, and in many ways they fight more like [[Sangheili]] than [[Unggoy]]. And like the Sangheili, they are able to inspire discipline and tenacity among their weaker ranks. | These Spartans may be technologically-enhanced. They are certainly well-versed in armed and unarmed combat, and in many ways they fight more like [[Sangheili]] than [[Unggoy]]. And like the Sangheili, they are able to inspire discipline and tenacity among their weaker ranks. | ||
Their primitive [[weapons]] and [[vehicles]] rely almost exclusively on projectiles and explosive chemicals. As ancient as their technology seems, it has occasionally caught our troops off guard. Casualties caused by unprepared infantry are unacceptable. They should be better educated in Human tactics and technology. A comparison of these devices and our current weaponry follows. | Their primitive [[weapons]] and [[category:Vehicles|vehicles]] rely almost exclusively on projectiles and explosive chemicals. As ancient as their technology seems, it has occasionally caught our troops off guard. Casualties caused by unprepared infantry are unacceptable. They should be better educated in Human tactics and technology. A comparison of these devices and our current weaponry follows. | ||
===Our Numbers Deployed on the Human World=== | ===Our Numbers Deployed on the Human World=== | ||
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====Unggoy==== | ====Unggoy==== | ||
{{main|Unggoy}} | {{main|Unggoy}} | ||
Stout and numerous, the Unggoy long have been the lifeblood of our Covenant's infantry. They will obey any order in the service of our duty and fight well with [[ | Stout and numerous, the Unggoy long have been the lifeblood of our Covenant's infantry. They will obey any order in the service of our duty and fight well with [[type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistols]], [[type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon|turrets]], or in vehicles. Unggoy will as ever fight well with their comrades the Kig-yar, and obey the directives of the Sangheili. | ||
====Kig-yar==== | ====Kig-yar==== | ||
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====Lekgolo==== | ====Lekgolo==== | ||
{{main|Lekgolo}} | {{main|Lekgolo}} | ||
The Lekgolo pairs are simply too large to be deployed in many circumstances on this cramped sewer of a world, and so they will be given specialized missions. We will station them at defensive points as we gain territory, and bring them in for heavy destruction. Their [[ | The Lekgolo pairs are simply too large to be deployed in many circumstances on this cramped sewer of a world, and so they will be given specialized missions. We will station them at defensive points as we gain territory, and bring them in for heavy destruction. Their [[type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|fuel rod guns]] and sheer ability to inspire fear will be invaluable. | ||
====Sangheili==== | ====Sangheili==== | ||
{{main|Sangheili}} | {{main|Sangheili}} | ||
Our iron heart--the ideal fighter for this mission. My brothers. The Sangheili will be deployed across every rank, from [[Minor | Our iron heart--the ideal fighter for this mission. My brothers. The Sangheili will be deployed across every rank, from [[sangheili Minor|simple]] soldier to [[Sangheili Zealot|Elite Commander]]. They thirst for Human [[blood]] and vengeance for the atrocity at Halo, and their loyalty is unquestioned. Excellent infantrymen and superb commanders, the Sangheili are proficient with most weapons and vehicle systems. | ||
====Jiralhanae==== | ====Jiralhanae==== | ||
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===Noble Tools of Conquest=== | ===Noble Tools of Conquest=== | ||
Most Supreme Council: The Human environment is unique and as such, provides unique challenges to our infantry. We shall therefore deploy specialized weapon sets to cope with this mix of open-field and close-quarters fighting. The following weapons will be supplied to ground-based troops. Some of these weapons you can [[dual-wield]], enabling you to use them simultaneously. To dual-wield, press and hold '''Y''' to pick the secondary weapon, use the Left and Right triggers to fire. | Most Supreme Council: The Human environment is unique and as such, provides unique challenges to our infantry. We shall therefore deploy specialized weapon sets to cope with this mix of open-field and close-quarters fighting. The following weapons will be supplied to ground-based troops. Some of these weapons you can [[dual wielding|dual-wield]], enabling you to use them simultaneously. To dual-wield, press and hold '''Y''' to pick the secondary weapon, use the Left and Right triggers to fire. | ||
====Plasma Pistol (dual wield)==== | ====Plasma Pistol (dual wield)==== | ||