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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
When the direct occupation of an enemy's territory is necessary, Sangheili Generals are one of the highest-ranking military personnel employed by the Covenant to carry out managing ground operations. | When the direct occupation of an enemy's territory is necessary, Sangheili Generals are one of the highest-ranking military personnel employed by the Covenant to carry out managing ground operations.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Despite the Covenant's immense naval power and ability to destroy a whole planet without setting foot on its soil, they still choose to invade enemy worlds when they find reason enough to do so, such as the recovery of [[Forerunner]] artifacts.<ref name="ENCY">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 134'' (2011 edition)</ref> As the highest ranking personnel on the ground, Generals command and personally lead soldiers into battle, and command anywhere from hundreds to thousands of Covenant troops.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|ENCY}} During some campaigns, multiple Generals are required, each working in concert with each other to handle individual insurgencies and conflicts wherever they crop up.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|ENCY}} In addition to serving on the ground, Generals also have [[Covenant fleet|naval]] roles, serving as [[shipmaster]]s.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''' campaign level, ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)]]''</ref> | ||
While they specialize in command, Sangheili Generals are not lightweights in combat and only achieve their rank after having survived many years of service on the frontlines. Because of this their armor is heavily augmented and their shield system is enhanced for heavy combat. Depending on the nature of a given military operation, Generals can report directly to a [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]], [[Sangheili Field Marshal|Field Marshal]], or even a fleet's [[Supreme Commander]]. | While they specialize in command, Sangheili Generals are not lightweights in combat and only achieve their rank after having survived many years of service on the frontlines. Because of this their armor is heavily augmented and their shield system is enhanced for heavy combat. Depending on the nature of a given military operation, Generals can report directly to a [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]], [[Sangheili Field Marshal|Field Marshal]], or even a fleet's [[Supreme Commander]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|ENCY}} | ||
The [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant remnant]] equivalent, and successor, is the [[Sangheili Warrior]] rank. | The [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant remnant]] equivalent, and successor, is the [[Sangheili Warrior]] rank. | ||
== Armor configuration == | == Armor configuration == | ||
Sangheili Generals wear heavily augmented ornate golden [[Sangheili harness|armor]] with large curved command helmets and somewhat bulky, angular chest and shoulder pieces. Ornamental glowing patterns run along the command helmet, shoulder pauldrons, and cuirasses. The armor provides both good protection and decent mobility. The armor also has enhanced shielding that is superior to the normal [[Combat harness|Sangheili combat harness]]. | Sangheili Generals wear heavily augmented ornate golden [[Sangheili harness|armor]] with large curved command helmets and somewhat bulky, angular chest and shoulder pieces. Ornamental glowing patterns run along the command helmet, shoulder pauldrons, and cuirasses. The armor provides both good protection and decent mobility. The armor also has enhanced shielding that is superior to the normal [[Combat harness|Sangheili combat harness]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | ||
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The Sangheili General's armor permutation is available if the player reaches the rank of Major in ''Halo: Reach''. | *The Sangheili General's armor permutation is available if the player reaches the rank of Major in ''Halo: Reach''.{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}} | ||
*Sangheili Generals can carry [[Type-52 plasma cannon]]s, but when thrown in the air by a rocket or other explosives, they will put their arms at their sides (typically referred to as "t-posing") and "glide" through the air. This is because they do not have the animation for jumping with the turret, an oversight by Bungie. | *Sangheili Generals can carry [[Type-52 plasma cannon]]s, but when thrown in the air by a rocket or other explosives, they will put their arms at their sides (typically referred to as "t-posing") and "glide" through the air. This is because they do not have the animation for jumping with the turret, an oversight by Bungie. | ||
*Their red coloring in Warzone is most likely not representative of their actual color scheme due to being within the [[Warzone]] simulation. | *Their red coloring in Warzone is most likely not representative of their actual color scheme due to being within the [[Warzone]] simulation. | ||