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|species=[[Sangheili]] | |species=[[Sangheili]] | ||
|weapons= [[Plasma | |weapons= [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|Plasma pistol]], [[Type-1 Antipersonnel grenade|plasma grenades]] | ||
|equipment=*[[Active | |equipment=*[[Active camouflage]] | ||
*[[Sangheili personal energy shield]] | |||
*Recording device | *Recording device | ||
|vehicles=[[Covenant | |vehicles=[[Covenant boarding craft]] | ||
|missions=Spying, | |missions=Spying, infiltration, reconnaissance | ||
|role=Military | |role=Military spy | ||
|notable=[[Isna 'Nosolee]] (temporary) | |notable=[[Isna 'Nosolee]] (temporary) | ||
|affiliation=[[Covenant]] | |affiliation=[[Covenant]] | ||
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'''Ossoona''' was a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Sangheili]] title and [[rank]] granted to certain individuals. They were given [[active camouflage]] and sent on espionage missions. The term "Ossoona" translates to "Eye of the Prophet".<ref name="tf28">'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 28''</ref> | |||
==Rank description== | |||
==Rank | |||
{{Main|Rank}} | {{Main|Rank}} | ||
Unlike most other [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] rankings, "Ossoona" was a temporary rank bestowed by the [[San 'Shyuum|Prophets]] upon specially selected Sangheili warriors. Ossoona are roughly equivalent to expendable spies or assassins, sent on high-risk missions of critical importance. | Unlike most other [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] rankings, "Ossoona" was a temporary rank bestowed by the [[San 'Shyuum|Prophets]] upon specially selected Sangheili warriors. Ossoona are roughly equivalent to expendable spies or assassins, sent on high-risk missions of critical importance.<ref name="tf28"/> | ||
Due to a lack of intelligence on the [[United Nations Space Command]], the Prophets had begun to pull a handful of Sangheili from active duty into temporary service as Ossoonas. In order to be chosen, these individuals had to hold the rank of [[ | Due to a lack of intelligence on the [[United Nations Space Command]], the Prophets had begun to pull a handful of Sangheili from active duty into temporary service as Ossoonas. In order to be chosen, these individuals had to hold the rank of [[Sangheili Major|Major]]. This is because higher ranking Sangheili are more valuable in active duty, whereas the lower ranking [[Sangheili Minor|Minors]] were considered too inexperienced and liable to either become compromised or abandon their mission in pursuit of their own personal glory.<ref name="tf28"/> | ||
The mission of an Ossoona was to collect information on the enemy while avoiding any type of combat. Most Sangheili felt that there was little honor in such an assignment, but complied in accordance to their religious duty. Covenant leaders felt that zeal was a quality to be admired, but an espionage job would help tame young Sangheili and teach them the finer arts of stealth in battle. | The mission of an Ossoona was to collect information on the enemy while avoiding any type of combat. Most Sangheili felt that there was little honor in such an assignment, but complied in accordance to their religious duty. Covenant leaders felt that zeal was a quality to be admired, but an espionage job would help tame young Sangheili and teach them the finer arts of stealth in battle.<ref name="tf28"/> | ||
The title of Ossoona was usually bestowed for a single mission, though a series of missions were sometimes given. An Ossoona would always be equipped with [[ | The title of Ossoona was usually bestowed for a single mission, though a series of missions were sometimes given. An Ossoona would always be equipped with [[active camouflage]] generators and recording devices similar to UNSC [[helmet recorder]]s. They were usually equipped with a [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]] and [[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|plasma grenades]] as well as [[energy shielding]] just in case they were to be discovered. Ossoona missions would tend to include non-combat intelligence gathering, such as capturing high ranking enemy personnel, equipment, [[Artificial intelligence|AI]]s, weapons, etc.<ref name="tf28"/> | ||
==Role== | ==Role== | ||
During the Covenant attack on the UNSC ship ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]'' during the [[Battle of Installation 04|Battle]] of [[Installation 04]] in [[2552]], [[Isna 'Nosolee]] was made an Ossoona and charged with three missions: | During the Covenant attack on the UNSC ship ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]'' during the [[Battle of Installation 04|Battle]] of [[Installation 04]] in [[2552]], [[Isna 'Nosolee]] was made an Ossoona and charged with three missions: | ||
*Record footage of the [[ | *Record footage of the [[human]] ship on his helmet recorder. | ||
*Capture the | *Capture the human [[artificial intelligence]]. | ||
*Capture senior personnel. | *Capture senior personnel. | ||
Because many Sangheili were reckless and tended to destroy everything in their path, the Prophets ( | Because many Sangheili were reckless and tended to destroy everything in their path, the Prophets (hoping to learn more about the humans, including the location of [[Earth]]) sent 'Nosolee on a special mission to gather intelligence. Even though he was killed when [[Jacob Keyes|Captain Keyes]] shot him in the head with a [[M6D Pistol]],<ref>'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 44''</ref> the attendance of the Ossoona in the life pod Captain Keyes had fled aboard alerted the Covenant to his importance, and ensured that they captured him instead of killing him along with his party.<ref>'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 76''</ref> | ||
==Known Ossoonas== | ==Known Ossoonas== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The Aztec-Tlaltelolcan Ossoona Codex, a writing system that to this day cannot be translated, likely inspired the name of this rank. | *The Aztec-Tlaltelolcan Ossoona Codex, a writing system that to this day cannot be translated,{{Citation needed}} likely inspired the name of this rank. | ||
*[[Stealth Sangheili]] differ from Ossoonas in the fact that they are used for combat/confrontations with the enemy. Ossoonas are designed to gather information about the enemy while avoiding coming in contact with possible enemies. | *[[Stealth Sangheili]] differ from Ossoonas in the fact that they are used for combat/confrontations with the enemy. Ossoonas are designed to gather information about the enemy while avoiding coming in contact with possible enemies. | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
Revision as of 04:47, August 27, 2011
Template:Covenant Rank Infobox
Ossoona was a Covenant Sangheili title and rank granted to certain individuals. They were given active camouflage and sent on espionage missions. The term "Ossoona" translates to "Eye of the Prophet".[1]
Rank description
- Main article: Rank
Unlike most other Covenant rankings, "Ossoona" was a temporary rank bestowed by the Prophets upon specially selected Sangheili warriors. Ossoona are roughly equivalent to expendable spies or assassins, sent on high-risk missions of critical importance.[1]
Due to a lack of intelligence on the United Nations Space Command, the Prophets had begun to pull a handful of Sangheili from active duty into temporary service as Ossoonas. In order to be chosen, these individuals had to hold the rank of Major. This is because higher ranking Sangheili are more valuable in active duty, whereas the lower ranking Minors were considered too inexperienced and liable to either become compromised or abandon their mission in pursuit of their own personal glory.[1]
The mission of an Ossoona was to collect information on the enemy while avoiding any type of combat. Most Sangheili felt that there was little honor in such an assignment, but complied in accordance to their religious duty. Covenant leaders felt that zeal was a quality to be admired, but an espionage job would help tame young Sangheili and teach them the finer arts of stealth in battle.[1]
The title of Ossoona was usually bestowed for a single mission, though a series of missions were sometimes given. An Ossoona would always be equipped with active camouflage generators and recording devices similar to UNSC helmet recorders. They were usually equipped with a plasma pistol and plasma grenades as well as energy shielding just in case they were to be discovered. Ossoona missions would tend to include non-combat intelligence gathering, such as capturing high ranking enemy personnel, equipment, AIs, weapons, etc.[1]
Role
During the Covenant attack on the UNSC ship Pillar of Autumn during the Battle of Installation 04 in 2552, Isna 'Nosolee was made an Ossoona and charged with three missions:
- Record footage of the human ship on his helmet recorder.
- Capture the human artificial intelligence.
- Capture senior personnel.
Because many Sangheili were reckless and tended to destroy everything in their path, the Prophets (hoping to learn more about the humans, including the location of Earth) sent 'Nosolee on a special mission to gather intelligence. Even though he was killed when Captain Keyes shot him in the head with a M6D Pistol,[2] the attendance of the Ossoona in the life pod Captain Keyes had fled aboard alerted the Covenant to his importance, and ensured that they captured him instead of killing him along with his party.[3]
Known Ossoonas
Trivia
- The Aztec-Tlaltelolcan Ossoona Codex, a writing system that to this day cannot be translated,[citation needed] likely inspired the name of this rank.
- Stealth Sangheili differ from Ossoonas in the fact that they are used for combat/confrontations with the enemy. Ossoonas are designed to gather information about the enemy while avoiding coming in contact with possible enemies.
List of appearances
- Halo: The Flood (First appearance)
