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**[[Merg Vol's Covenant]] <br>
**[[Merg Vol's Covenant]]{{Ref/Reuse|HSA}}
**[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] <br>
**[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4:EVG}}
**[[Sali 'Nyon's Covenant]]
**[[Sali 'Nyon's Covenant]]{{Ref/Reuse|HE15}}
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{{Quote|The true devotee honors our name with actions, not words.|Sangheili Zealot's mantra.{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}}}}
{{Quote|The true devotee honors our name with actions, not words.|Sangheili Zealot's mantra.{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}}}}


The '''Zealots''' are a military order of high-ranking [[Sangheili]] warriors in the [[Covenant]], as well as some of its [[Covenant remnants|splinter factions]] during the [[Blooding Years]].<ref name="Clarity">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-clarity-grace '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Clarity & Grace'']</ref> They were supervised and deployed by the [[Ministry of Fervent Intercession]],<ref name="vis">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 60''</ref> with their organization divided into multiple chapters.{{Ref/Reuse|Clarity}}{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}} Zealots were among the most devout worshipers of the [[Forerunner]]s,<ref name="enc zealot">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)|Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe (2011)]]''', ''page 134''</ref> after the dissolution of the Covenant and the abandonment of [[Covenant religion|its religion]] some continued Forerunner worship.
The '''Sangheili Zealots''' are a military order of high-ranking [[Sangheili]] warriors in the [[Covenant]], as well as some of its [[Covenant remnants|splinter factions]] during the [[Blooding Years]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Clarity|D=08|M=11|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-clarity-grace|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Clarity & Grace}} They were supervised and deployed by the [[Ministry of Fervent Intercession]],{{Ref/Book|Id=vis|Halo: The Essential Visual Guide|Page=60}} with their organization divided into multiple chapters.{{Ref/Reuse|Clarity}}{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}} Zealots were among the most devout worshipers of the [[Forerunner]]s.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc zealot|Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition)|Page=134}} After the [[Battle of the Citadel|dissolution]] of the Covenant and the abandonment of [[Covenant religion|its religion]], some continued Forerunner worship.
 
Aside from the Sangheili Zealot rank, some [[Kig-Yar]] earned the rank of [[Kig-Yar Zealot|Zealot]] as well.{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG100|Halo: The Essential Visual Guide|Page=100}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
{{Quote|The Path is strict, Jora — it brooks no deviation, no remorse. We are zealots. We serve the Way. These are our orders. We do not question them.|[[Thel 'Vadamee]] to [[Jora 'Konaree]]<ref name="tcp thel">'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 142''</ref>}}
{{Quote|The Path is strict, Jora — it brooks no deviation, no remorse. We are zealots. We serve the Way. These are our orders. We do not question them.|[[Thel 'Vadamee]] to [[Jora 'Konaree]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=tcp thel|Halo: The Cole Protocol|Page=142}}}}
Zealots are greatly experienced and unparalleled in combat skill. Equipped with advanced armor systems and equipment, they are also among the most resilient and powerful Sangheili fighters.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} Although all Sangheili males are trained in the arts of combat from a young age, Sangheili believe future Zealots are born with an innate desire to kill.{{Ref/Reuse|enc zealot}}
Zealots are greatly experienced and unparalleled in combat skill. Equipped with advanced armor systems and equipment, they are also among the most resilient and powerful Sangheili fighters.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} Although all Sangheili males are trained in the arts of combat from a young age, Sangheili believe future Zealots are born with an innate desire to kill.{{Ref/Reuse|enc zealot}}
Zealots may serve in a variety of command roles ranging from [[Shipmaster]]{{Ref/Level|Id=TToR|CE|The Truth and Reconciliation}}{{Ref/Reuse|tcp thel}} to [[Supreme Commander]].{{Ref/Comic|Id=Succor|HGN|Story=The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor}} The rank of [[Sangheili Field Marshal|Field Marshal]] is exclusive to the Zealot class. Field Marshals hold supreme authority over Covenant land forces, effectively making them the groundside counterpart to a [[Fleet Master]] or Supreme Commander; Field Marshals are also occasionally tasked with leading Zealot strike teams.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc field marshal|Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition)|Page=135}} [[Sangheili Zealot Assassin]]s are specialists who operate with teams of [[Stealth Sangheili|stealth troopers]].{{Ref/Book|[[Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide]] (Collector's Edition)|Page=320}}
===History===
===History===
====Organisation in the Covenant====
Unlike the majority of the Covenant's [[Covenant military|conventional military forces]], which fell under the authority of the [[Ministry of Resolution]], the Zealots were a separate group that reported to the Ministry of Fervent Intercession. Within the Ministry existed a number of chapters (such as the [[Devoted Sentries]]), many of which adhered to particular interpretations of ancient codes of honor or debt-packs.{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}} Some of these chapters traced their lineage back to long before the rise of the Covenant.{{Ref/Site|D=08|M=11|Y=2020|URL=http://www.ultra-combo.com/arbiters-colors-accessories/|Site=Ultra Combo|Page=Arbiter’s Colors & Accessories}} The Zealots' internal structure, rankings, and equipment varied from chapter to chapter and from fleet to fleet.{{Ref/Reuse|Clarity}} The ministry deployed small teams of Zealots during all significant engagements to locate, analyze, and amass intelligence regarding [[reliquary]] sites, as well as to recover [[Forerunner]] artifacts or otherwise important data.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=tcp team|Halo: The Cole Protocol|Page=138-139}} During the [[Human-Covenant War]], many Zealots were assigned to battlefield duties in order to directly partake in the destruction of a species the Covenant viewed as heretical.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}


====Organization in the Covenant====
[[Artisan-armorer]]s of the Covenant sometimes allied themselves particularly with the Zealot orders, and would produce specialty equipment such as the {{Pattern|Suspa Al|Individual Assault Carapace|drop pod}} specifically for only the most pious of commanders. When deploying into battle, only warriors from within the Zealot ranks, or those seeking to aspire to join them, would be permitted to employ these insertion pods.{{Ref/Book|Id=WF66|Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo|Insertion Pods|Page=66-67}}
Unlike the majority of the Covenant's [[Covenant military|conventional military forces]], which fell under the authority of the [[Ministry of Resolution]], the Zealots were a separate group that reported to the Ministry of Fervent Intercession. Within the Ministry existed a number of chapters (such as the [[Devoted Sentries]]), many of which adhered to particular interpretations of ancient codes of honor or debt-packs.{{Ref/Reuse|Fighting}} Some of these chapters traced their lineage back to long before the rise of the Covenant.<ref>[http://www.ultra-combo.com/arbiters-colors-accessories/ '''Ultra Combo''':''Arbiter’s Colors & Accessories'']</ref> The Zealots' internal structure, rankings, and equipment varied from chapter to chapter and from fleet to fleet.{{Ref/Reuse|Clarity}} The ministry deployed small teams of Zealots during all significant engagements to locate, analyze, and amass intelligence regarding [[reliquary]] sites, as well as to recover [[Forerunner]] artifacts or otherwise important data.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}<ref name="tcp team">'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 138-139''</ref> During the [[Human-Covenant War]], many Zealots were assigned to battlefield duties in order to directly partake in the destruction of a species the Covenant viewed as heretical.{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}
 
====Post-Great Schism====
After their betrayal by the High Prophets, some worshiped the Foreurnners without belief in the Great Journey, while others forsook the religion all together. The role had become a more general rank of combat specialization, similar to how [[Sangheili Honor Guardsmen|Sangheili Honor Guard]]s forsook their original purpose after the Prophets had betrayed them.{{fact}} By [[2558]], some Zealots continued to serve within various [[Covenant remnants|Covenant remnant factions]], including those which remained religiously devoted to the Forerunners following the hegemony's collapse. Despite still having a combat niche, these Zealots served in political and social leadership positions (at least within [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]), filling all roles previously occupied by the [[San'Shyuum]].{{Ref/Site|D=08|M=11|Y=2020|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide}}{{Ref/Book|Id=H4:EVG|Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide|Page=49}} Zealot loyalties remain divided amongst the Covenant successor states, and now exercise less discretion in judging the worthy to join their ranks.{{Ref/Reuse|WF66}}


[[Artisan-armorer]]s of the Covenant sometimes allied themselves particularly with the Zealot orders, and would produce specialty equipment such as the [[Suspa Al-pattern Individual Assault Carapace|''Suspa Al''-pattern drop pod]] specifically for only the most pious of commanders. When deploying into battle, only warriors from within the Zealot ranks, or those seeking to aspire to join them, would be permitted to employ these insertion pods.<ref name="WF66">''[[Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo|Halo: Warfleet]]'', Insertion Pods, p.66-67</ref>
==Equipment==
===Armors===
{{Quote|no=three|1=Catherine Halsey|q1=Zealots? You're certain?|2=Jorge-052|q2=Their [[Ceremonial battle harness|armor configuration]] matched.|3=SPARTAN-B312|q3=Shield strength, too.|4=[[Catherine Halsey]], [[Jorge-052]], and [[SPARTAN-B312]] during the [[Fall of Reach]].{{Ref/Level|Id=SB|HR|ONI: Sword Base}}}}


In addition to artifact retrieval, Zealots may serve in a variety of command roles ranging from [[Shipmaster]]<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved''', campaign level ''[[The Truth and Reconciliation]]''</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|tcp thel}} to [[Supreme Commander]].<ref name="Succor">'''Halo Graphic Novel''', ''The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor''</ref> The rank of [[Sangheili Field Marshal|Field Marshal]] is exclusive to the Zealot class. Field Marshals hold supreme authority over Covenant land forces, effectively making them the groundside counterpart to a [[Fleet Master]] or Supreme Commander; Field Marshals are also occasionally tasked with leading Zealot strike teams.<ref name="enc field marshal">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)|Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe (2011)]]''', ''page 135''</ref>
Zealots have access to a variety of [[Sangheili harness|armor]] types and styles, including the [[Ceremonial battle harness]] or even the [[Infiltration harness]] (which is used by [[Special Operations Sangheili|Special Operations]] and [[Stealth Sangheili]]),{{Ref/Novel|Id=Cole|Halo: The Cole Protocol|Pages=197-198}} and reflecting the multiple roles encompassed by those who hold the title.{{Ref/Site|Id=Fighting|D=08|M=11|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fighting-words|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Fighting Words}} The armor worn by a Zealot can be reflective of his chapter or fleet assignment.{{Ref/Reuse|Clarity}} Their suits have also variety of coloration, including blue,{{Ref/Film|Id=HN|HN|Episode=1}} although Zealots most commonly wear ornate maroon armor that, while intricate, is more subdued in design than the suits worn by Sangheili of lower ranks.{{Ref/Game|Id=Reach|HR}}  By [[2558]], the [[Ultra-class armor|silver-white]] color scheme (with black trim) may have been also worn by [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultras]], although whenever this color configuration is used as the Ultra variant for the Zealot-class internal ranking structure is unknown.{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE15|HE|Issue=[[Halo: Escalation Issue 15|#15]]}}


[[Sangheili Zealot Assassin]]s are specialists who operate with teams of [[Stealth Sangheili|stealth troopers]].<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide]] (Collector's Edition)''', ''page 320''</ref>
Zealot [[Field Master]]s in command positions,{{Ref/Book|Halo: Combat Evolved: Prima's Official Strategy Guide|Page=16}} including those attached to regular Covenant military forces, wore armors distinguished by their gold coloration (indicating a command role){{Ref/Book|Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide|Page=141}}{{Ref/Book|Halo: The Great Journey - The Art of Building Worlds|Page=52}} and the nearly peerless durability of their [[energy shields]], like the suits worn by lower-ranking [[Sangheili General|Generals]].{{Ref/Game|Id=CEA|CEA}}{{Ref/Game|Id=H2|H2}} Despite the availability of specialized armor styles, many Zealot Field Masters wore gold-colored typical [[Combat harness|combat harnesses]] during the war with humanity.{{Ref/Game|Id=H2A|H2A}}  Like harnesses worn by Special Operations and Stealth Sangheili, Zealot armors are equipped with [[active camouflage]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H2At|H2A|Part=[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminal 2]]}}{{Ref/Level|Id=TOTS|HR|Tip of the Spear}}{{Ref/Game|Id=H4|H4}}


====Post-Great Schism====
Field Marshals wear a dark magenta-colored modified version of the Ceremonial battle harness; the front of the helmet has two horn-like prongs and the pauldrons are wider.{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}} Zealot Supreme Commanders may wear a similarly colored [[doarmir]] fur cloak with their armor.{{Ref/Reuse|Succor}}{{Ref/Reuse|H2At}}{{Ref/Note|''The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor'' depicts Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee (a Zealot) wearing purple armor and a purple cloak while in command of his fleet; this was in fact the first time purple was associated with the Zealot class. ''Halo 2: Anniversary''{{'}}s terminals instead depict 'Vadamee wearing a gold combat harness during the same timeframe, though the cloak's color is unchanged.}}
After their betrayal by the High Prophets, some worshiped the Foreurnners without belief in the Great Journey, while others forsook the religion all together. The role had become a more general rank of combat specialization, similar to how [[Sangheili Honor Guardsmen|Sangheili Honor Guard]]s forsook their original purpose after the Prophets had betrayed them. By [[2558]], some Zealots continued to serve within various [[Covenant remnants|Covenant remnant factions]], including those which remained religiously devoted to the Forerunners following the hegemony's collapse. Despite still having a combat niche, these Zealots served in political and social leadership positions (at least within [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]), filling all roles previously occupied by the [[San'Shyuum]].<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''']</ref><ref name="H4:EVG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 49''</ref> Zealot loyalties remain divided amongst the Covenant successor states, and now exercise less discretion in judging the worthy to join their ranks.{{Ref/Reuse|WF66}}  


==Equipment==
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{{Quote|no=three|1=Catherine Halsey|q1=Zealots? You're certain?|2=Jorge-052|q2=Their armor configuration matched.|3=SPARTAN-B312|q3=Shield strength, too.|4=[[Catherine Halsey]], [[Jorge-052]], and [[SPARTAN-B312]] during the [[Fall of Reach]].<ref name="SB">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level [[ONI: Sword Base]]</ref>}}
File:HReach - Sangheili Zealot.png|A Zealot wearing a Ceremonial battle harness.
Zealots have access to a variety of [[Sangheili harness|armor]] types and styles, reflecting the multiple roles encompassed by those who hold the title. The armor worn by a Zealot can be reflective of his chapter or fleet assignment.{{Ref/Reuse|Clarity}} Despite the availability of specialized armor styles, many Zealots wore [[Combat harness|combat harnesses]] during the war with humanity.<ref>'''Halo 2: Anniversary'''</ref> These suits were distinguished by their gold coloration (indicating a command role)<ref>'''[[Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide]]''', ''page 141''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Great Journey: The Art of Building Worlds]]''', ''page 52''</ref> and the nearly peerless durability of their [[energy shields]].<ref>''Halo 2'' </ref><ref name="H2At">''Halo 2: Anniversary'' [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|terminals]]</ref>
File:H2A Zealot HQ Transparent edited-1.png|A Zealot Field Master wearing a combat harness.
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===Ceremonial battle harness===
====Hesduros-styled Zealot harness====
The ceremonial battle harness, most commonly utilized during the Human-Covenant War, features a smooth, organic thoracic cage harness; large, sloping shoulder pauldrons; and a long, back-swept helmet with mandible guards.<ref name="Fighting">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fighting-words '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Fighting Words'']</ref> The helmet and pauldrons feature decorative blue bands. This armour was most famously worn in maroon by the [[Devoted Sentries]].<ref name="Reach">'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref> <ref name="WP">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/rho-barutamee '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Rho 'Barutamee'']</ref> Zealots in command positions,<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]]''', ''page 16''</ref> including those attached to regular Covenant military forces, wore the same armor, albeit colored gold like the suits worn by lower-ranking [[Sangheili General|Generals]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'''</ref> The color scheme worn by [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultras]] (silver-white with black trim) is also used.<ref name="HE15">'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 15|Issue 15]]''</ref> Field Marshals wear a modified version of the ceremonial Zealot harness; the front of the helmet has two horn-like prongs and the pauldrons are wider.{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}} Zealot Supreme Commanders may wear a similarly colored [[doarmir]] fur cloak with their armor.{{Ref/Reuse|Succor}}{{Ref/Reuse|H2At}}{{Ref/Note|''The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor'' depicts Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee (a Zealot) wearing purple armor and a purple cloak while in command of his fleet; this was in fact the first time purple was associated with the Zealot class. ''Halo 2: Anniversary''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s terminals instead depict 'Vadamee wearing a gold combat harness during the same timeframe, though the cloak's color is unchanged.}}
Another armor type is derived from traditional designs worn on [[Hesduros]], and bears some similarities to the Infiltration harness.{{Ref/Reuse|H4:EVG}} This style was in use by [[2526]],{{Ref/Film|Id=FUD|FUD|Episode=4}} though the prevalence of its issue relative to other wartime models is unclear. This suit has a very organic, almost chitinous appearance, reflecting its origin on Hesduros.{{Ref/Reuse|H4:EVG}} The helmet, which encompasses most of the wearer's face, vaguely resembles those worn by the [[Ascetics]] and Covenant Special Operations forces. A cross-shaped pattern of purple, or blue, insets faces outward from a central point on the helmet; the helmets worn by [[Merg Vol]] and Jul 'Mdama emit distinctive holograms, perhaps produced by their aforementioned insets. A blade-like "talon", derived from the armor worn by [[kaidon]]s on Hesduros, is located on the inner toe of either boot. The harness also has protective hand-armor, and raised foil-arcs on its back.{{Ref/Reuse|H4:EVG}} It is commonly worn by Zealots serving various [[Covenant remnants|remnant factions]] in the wake of the Covenant's collapse, most notably the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|body]] led by [[Jul 'Mdama]], which was formed on Hesduros. In addition to the standard maroon coloration, this version is also produced in blue{{Ref/Game|Id=SO|H4|Part=Spartan Ops}}{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE14|HE|Issue=[[Halo: Escalation Issue 14|#14]]}} and gold.{{Ref/Game|Id=HSA|HSA}}{{Ref/Reuse|HE15}}


===Hesduros-inspired design===
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Another armor type is derived from traditional designs worn on [[Hesduros]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4:EVG}} This style was in use by [[2526]],<ref>''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''</ref> though the prevalence of its issue relative to other wartime models is unclear. It is commonly worn by Zealots serving various [[Covenant remnants|remnant factions]] in the wake of the Covenant's collapse, most notably the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|body]] led by [[Jul 'Mdama]], which was formed on Hesduros. In addition to the standard maroon coloration, this version is also produced in blue<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''Spartan Ops''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 14|Issue 14]]''</ref> and gold.<ref>''Halo: Spartan Assault''</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|HE15}}
File:Halo4-SangheiliZealot-Unarmed.png|A Zealot with a Hesduros Zealot harness.
</gallery>


This suit has a very organic, almost chitinous appearance, reflecting its origin on Hesduros.{{Ref/Reuse|H4:EVG}} The helmet, which encompasses most of the wearer's face, vaguely resembles those worn by the [[Ascetics]] and Covenant Special Operations forces. A cross-shaped pattern of purple, or blue, insets faces outward from a central point on the helmet; the helmets worn by [[Merg Vol]] and Jul 'Mdama emit distinctive holograms, perhaps produced by the aforementioned insets. A blade-like "talon", derived from the armor worn by [[kaidon]]s on Hesduros, is located on the inner toe of either boot. The harness also has protective hand-armor, and raised foil-arcs on its back.{{Ref/Reuse|H4:EVG}} Like the [[Infiltration harness]] worn by Special Operations and Stealth Sangheili, this armor is equipped with active camouflage. Zealots who wear this armor type are colloquially known as "Roaches" by UNSC personnel.<ref>''Halo: Nightfall'', Episode 1</ref>
===Weaponry and vehicles===
Sangheili Zealots were typically armed with [[Type-1 energy sword]], although in some instances, they made use of other weapons, such as at least one [[Type-25 plasma rifle|plasma rifle]], a [[Type-50 concussion rifle|concussion rifle]], a [[Type-33 fuel rod gun|fuel rod gun]], or a [[Type-51 carbine|carbine]].{{Ref/Reuse|CEA}}{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4}} Various Zealot veterans also did often pilot gold-colored specialized vehicles, such as ornate Temple variants of [[Temple Wraith|Wraith]], [[Type-54 Ghost#Variants|Ghosts]] and [[Type-54 Banshee#Variants|Banshees]], with the latter used by [[Sky-chevaliers]].{{Ref/Game|H5|Detail=[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Temple Wraith, Temple Ghost, and Temple Banshee REQ cards descriptions]]}}


==Known Zealots==
==Known Zealots==
*[[Thel 'Vadam]] - [[Supreme Commander]] of the ''[[Fleet of Particular Justice]]''; later became the [[Arbiter]] and leader of the [[Swords of Sanghelios]], who allied with the [[UNSC]] during the [[Great Schism]].{{Ref/Reuse|tcp thel}}
===Deceased===
*[[Jora 'Konaree]] - A Zealot who fought in Thel 'Vadamee's Zealot team in [[2535]].{{Ref/Reuse|tcp team}}
*[[Jora 'Konaree]] – A Zealot who fought in Thel 'Vadamee's Zealot team in [[2535]].{{Ref/Reuse|tcp team}}
*[[Saal]] - A Zealot in Thel 'Vadamee's team.{{Ref/Reuse|tcp team}}
*[[Jul 'Mdama]] – Leader of a [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant faction]] allied with the [[Ur-Didact]] as of July [[2557]].
*[[Veer]] - One of the Zealots in 'Vadamee's team.{{Ref/Reuse|tcp team}}
*[[Lat 'Ravamee]] – Shipmaster of the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]'', part of  the Fleet of Particular Justice.{{Ref/Book|Id=HTEVG197|Halo: The Essential Visual Guide|Page=197}}
*[[Zhar (Sangheili)|Zhar]] - One of the Zealots in 'Vadamee's team.{{Ref/Reuse|tcp team}}
*[[Merg Vol]] – Leader of the [[Merg Vol's Covenant|Covenant faction]] that [[Battle of Draetheus V|attacked]] [[Draetheus V]] in [[2554]].
*[[Lat 'Ravamee]] - Shipmaster of the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]'', part of  the Fleet of Particular Justice.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 197''</ref>
*[[Rho 'Barutamee]] – Supreme Commander of the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] and leader of the [[Devoted Sentries]].{{Ref/Generic|Halo: Fleet Battles}}
*[[Jul 'Mdama]] - Leader of a [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant faction]] allied with the [[Ur-Didact]] as of July [[2557]].
*[[Saal]] – A Zealot in Thel 'Vadamee's team.{{Ref/Reuse|tcp team}}
*[[Merg Vol]] - Leader of the [[Merg Vol's Covenant|Covenant faction]] that [[Battle of Draetheus V|attacked]] [[Draetheus V]] in [[2554]].
*[[Unidentified Sangheili Zealot (Circinius IV)]] – led the Covenant ground assault on [[Corbulo Academy]] in April 2526.
*[[Rho 'Barutamee]] - Supreme Commander of the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] and leader of the [[Devoted Sentries]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'''</ref>
*[[Unidentified Sangheili Zealot (Sedra)]] – responsible for a terrorist attack on Sedra City in February 2556.
*[[Sali 'Nyon]] - Leader of a [[Sali 'Nyon's Covenant|mutiny]] within Jul 'Mdama's faction in July 2558.
*[[Zhar (Sangheili)|Zhar]] – One of the Zealots in 'Vadamee's team.{{Ref/Reuse|tcp team}}
*[[Unidentified Sangheili Zealot (Circinius IV)]] - led the Covenant ground assault on [[Corbulo Academy]] in April 2526.
 
*[[Unidentified Sangheili Zealot (Sedra)]] - responsible for a terrorist attack on Sedra City in February 2556.
===Existing===
*[[Thel 'Vadam]] – [[Supreme Commander]] of the ''[[Fleet of Particular Justice]]''; later became the [[Arbiter]] and leader of the [[Swords of Sanghelios]], who allied with the [[UNSC]] during the [[Great Schism]].{{Ref/Reuse|tcp thel}}
*[[Veer]] – One of the Zealots in 'Vadamee's team.{{Ref/Reuse|tcp team}}
*[[Sali 'Nyon]] – Leader of a [[Sali 'Nyon's Covenant|mutiny]] within Jul 'Mdama's faction in July 2558.


==In-Game Information==
==In-Game Information==
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*In ''Halo: Reach'', the Zealot armor is available as an [[Armor customization (Halo: Reach)|Armor Permutation]] once the player has reached the rank of [[Rank (Halo: Reach)|Captain]]. The game features a loadout called "Zealot" which gives the player a [[Type-31 needle rifle]], a plasma pistol, and two plasma grenades. There is another loadout available only in the third phase of Invasion called "Royal Zealot". This loadout is an improved version of the standard Zealot loadout. It provides a needle rifle, a [[Type-33 Needler]], and three plasma grenades, although once the player uses the third grenade, they will be able to carry only two.
*In ''Halo: Reach'', the Zealot armor is available as an [[Armor customization (Halo: Reach)|Armor Permutation]] once the player has reached the rank of [[Rank (Halo: Reach)|Captain]]. The game features a loadout called "Zealot" which gives the player a [[Type-31 needle rifle]], a plasma pistol, and two plasma grenades. There is another loadout available only in the third phase of Invasion called "Royal Zealot". This loadout is an improved version of the standard Zealot loadout. It provides a needle rifle, a [[Type-33 Needler]], and three plasma grenades, although once the player uses the third grenade, they will be able to carry only two.
*The real-time strategy game ''[[StarCraft:StarCraft|StarCraft]]'' features a Protoss infantry unit known as the [[StarCraft:Zealot|zealot]]; these warriors also wear golden armor and wield powerful energy blades. In ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', the zealot tip in the loading screen is titled "My Life for Hire"; a reference to the zealots' "My life for Aiur" line.
*The real-time strategy game ''[[StarCraft:StarCraft|StarCraft]]'' features a Protoss infantry unit known as the [[StarCraft:Zealot|zealot]]; these warriors also wear golden armor and wield powerful energy blades. In ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', the zealot tip in the loading screen is titled "My Life for Hire"; a reference to the zealots' "My life for Aiur" line.
*[[Seven]] Zealots are fought in ''Halo: Reach''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s campaign: two on ''[[Winter Contingency]]'', one on ''[[Tip of the Spear]]'', (who can be killed to unlock the ''[[Your Heresy Will Stay Your Feet]]'' achievement), and four (including the [[Sangheili Field Marshal|Field Marshal]]) at the end of ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]''.
*[[Seven]] Zealots are fought in ''Halo: Reach''{{'}}s campaign: two on ''[[Winter Contingency]]'', one on ''[[Tip of the Spear]]'', (who can be killed to unlock the ''[[Your Heresy Will Stay Your Feet]]'' achievement), and four (including the [[Sangheili Field Marshal|Field Marshal]]) at the end of ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]''.
*One of the loading screen tips in ''Halo Infinite'' makes a reference to Sangheili Zealots, leading many to initially believe the sword-wielding purple armored Elites in the game are Zealots. However, according to Halo Waypoint's January 2022 Cannon Fodder, the purple armored Elites in ''Halo Infinite'' are canonically classified as Spec Ops, not Zealots.{{Ref/Site|Id=Cannon Fodder|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-foundations|Site=Halo Waypoint|Quote=Those rad-looking purple Sangheili in the sleek armor? They’re classified canonically as Spec Ops, not Zealots. It’s important to remember that oftentimes enemy or character tags that you might find within game files are development shorthand and not necessarily final.|D=12|M=1|Y=2022}}
*One of the loading screen tips in ''Halo Infinite'' makes a reference to Sangheili Zealots, leading many to initially believe the sword-wielding purple armored Elites in the game are Zealots. However, according to Halo Waypoint's January 2022 Cannon Fodder, the purple armored Elites in ''Halo Infinite'' are canonically classified as Spec Ops, not Zealots.{{Ref/Site|Id=Cannon Fodder|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-foundations|Site=Halo Waypoint|Quote=Those rad-looking purple Sangheili in the sleek armor? They’re classified canonically as Spec Ops, not Zealots. It’s important to remember that oftentimes enemy or character tags that you might find within game files are development shorthand and not necessarily final.|D=12|M=1|Y=2022}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Concept art and artworks===
<gallery>
File:H4-Concept-Zealot.jpg|Concept art of a Sangheili Zealot in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:HFB-Rho.jpg|Rho 'Barutamee, a Zealot Supreme Commander in ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''.
File:Halo collateral damage2.png|Zealots on the cover of ''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]] [[Halo: Collateral Damage Issue 2|#2]]''.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HCE-SangheiliZealot.png|A Zealot in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
File:HCE-SangheiliZealot.png|A Zealot Field Master in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
File:H1 ZealotCartographer.jpg|A Zealot brandishing his energy sword inside the [[Silent Cartographer]] in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:H1 ZealotCartographer.jpg|A Zealot Field Master brandishing his energy sword inside the [[Silent Cartographer]] in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:Scrn 067.jpg|A Zealot standing over a dead [[Flood combat form]] on [[Installation 04]].
File:Scrn 067.jpg|A Zealot Field Master standing over a dead [[Flood combat form]] on [[Installation 04]].
File:Zealot attack.jpg|A Zealot issuing orders to an infantry [[lance]].
File:Zealot attack.jpg|A Zealot Field Master issuing orders to an infantry [[lance]].
File:Sangheili FieldM 01.png|A Zealot in ''[[Halo 2]]''. The armor is a palette-swapped version of the standard combat harness.
File:Sangheili FieldM 01.png|A Zealot Field Master in ''[[Halo 2]]''. The armor is a palette-swapped version of the standard combat harness.
File:H2 Sangheili Zealot.png|A Zealot in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2 Sangheili Zealot.png|A Zealot Field Master in ''Halo 2''.
File:FearlessLeader26001200.PNG|A Zealot issuing orders to his subordinates in [[Old Mombasa]].
File:FearlessLeader26001200.PNG|A Zealot Field Master issuing orders to his subordinates in [[Old Mombasa]].
File:GoldSword4.jpg|A Zealot eager to fight the [[Jiralhanae]] shortly after the murder of the [[Sangheili Councilor]]s.
File:GoldSword4.jpg|A Zealot Field Master eager to fight the [[Jiralhanae]] shortly after the murder of the [[Sangheili Councilor]]s.
File:HReach - Sangheili Zealot.png|A Zealot wielding an energy sword in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:Dual wield.jpeg|A Zealot dual-wielding [[Type-25 plasma rifle]]s in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:Dual wield.jpeg|A Zealot dual-wielding [[Type-25 plasma rifle]]s on Halo: Reach.
File:Elite Zealot.png|A Zealot attacking [[SPARTAN-B312]] from the latter's perspective.
File:Elite Zealot.png|A Zealot attacking [[SPARTAN-B312]] from the latter's perspective.
File:CEA Zealot.png|A Zealot field commander in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''.
File: Sangheili-Zealot CEA.png|A Zealot Field Master in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''.
File: Sangheili-Zealot CEA.png|A Zealot in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:CEA Zealot.png|A Zealot Field Master with a Ceremonial battle harness in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:Cartographer Zealot.jpg|A Zealot near the entrance to the Silent Cartographer in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:Cartographer Zealot.jpg|A Zealot Field Master near the entrance to the Silent Cartographer in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:H4 FUD Zealot.jpg|A Hesduros Zealot in ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''.
File:H4FUD-SangheiliZealot-Closeup.jpg|Closeup of a Zealot's helmet in ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''.
File:H4FUD-SangheiliZealot-Dorms.jpg|A Zealot in the dorms of Corbulo Academy of Military Science.
File:H4FUD-SangheiliZealot-Closeup.jpg|Closeup of a Zealot's helmet in ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''.
File:H4-Concept-Zealot.jpg|Concept art of a Sangheili Zealot in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:Halo4-SangheiliZealot-Unarmed.png|A Hesduros Sangheili Zealot, unarmed, in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4SangheiliZealot.png|A Zealot in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4SangheiliZealot.png|A Zealot in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4 EliteZealot.png|An early render of a Zealot in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4 EliteZealot.png|An early render of a Zealot in ''Halo 4''.
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File:Spops Zealot.jpg|A Zealot charging a [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]].
File:Spops Zealot.jpg|A Zealot charging a [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]].
File:HE15 Found.jpg|A golden Hesduros Zealot part of [[Sali 'Nyon's Covenant faction]] is incapacitated by Prometheans during the [[Battle of Aktis IV]].
File:HE15 Found.jpg|A golden Hesduros Zealot part of [[Sali 'Nyon's Covenant faction]] is incapacitated by Prometheans during the [[Battle of Aktis IV]].
File:HE15 Jul Prometheans.jpg|A white Zealot conversing with Jul 'Mdama during the Battle of Aktis IV.
File:HE15 Jul Prometheans.jpg|A [[Ultra-class armor|white]] Zealot conversing with Jul 'Mdama during the Battle of Aktis IV.
File:Nightfall - Sangheili attack.png|A Hesduros Sangheili Zealot in ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''.
File:Halo 2 Anniversary Zealot.png|A Sangheili Zealot Field Master in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:Halo 2 Anniversary Zealot.png|A Sangheili Zealot in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:H2AZealot.jpg|A Zealot Field Master participating in the [[Battle of Installation 05]].
File:H2AZealot.jpg|A Zealot participating in the [[Battle of Installation 05]].
File:HFB-Rho.jpg|Rho 'Barutamee, a Zealot in ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''.
File:H5GA-LockevsZealot.png|A Hesduros Zealot walking towards [[Jameson Locke]] on [[Sanghelios]].
File:H5GA-LockevsZealot.png|A Hesduros Zealot walking towards [[Jameson Locke]] on [[Sanghelios]].
File:H5G-JohnvsZealot.jpg|John-117 fighing a Hesduros Zealot aboard ''[[Argent Moon]]''.
File:H5G-JohnvsZealot.jpg|John-117 fighing a Hesduros Zealot aboard ''[[Argent Moon]]''.
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File:H5G - Zealot Assassin 2.png|A Zealot Assassin firing a [[Type-55 storm rifle]].
File:H5G - Zealot Assassin 2.png|A Zealot Assassin firing a [[Type-55 storm rifle]].
File:H5G-CloakedZealot.png|A cloaked Zealot with a T-56D Needler on [[Attack on Sanctum]].
File:H5G-CloakedZealot.png|A cloaked Zealot with a T-56D Needler on [[Attack on Sanctum]].
File:KillerInstinctZealotOptions.png|The Zealot harness in ''Killer Instinct''.
File:KIZealot harness 2.png|The Green Zealot harness in ''Killer Instinct''.
File:Halo collateral damage2.png|Zealots on the cover of ''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]] [[Halo: Collateral Damage Issue 2|#2]]''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
**''[[Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''
**''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Origins]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]
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*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''
*''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''
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*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
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*''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]''
*''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}}
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==Notes==
==Notes==

Revision as of 12:44, January 29, 2022

"Zealot" redirects here. For the Halo: Reach multiplayer map, see Zealot (map).
Zealot
H5G-Sangheili Zealot.png

Function:

  • Apostolic delivery and coercion, reliquary acquisition (Covenant)[1]
  • Combat specialists (ex-Covenant)Template:Fact

Species:

Sangheili

Affiliation:

Ministry:

Ministry of Fervent Intercession (pre-Great Schism)[1]

Group:

Sangheili Zealot chapters[6]

Other role(s):

Notable individuals:

See Known Zealots below

 

"The true devotee honors our name with actions, not words."
— Sangheili Zealot's mantra.[10]

The Sangheili Zealots are a military order of high-ranking Sangheili warriors in the Covenant, as well as some of its splinter factions during the Blooding Years.[11] They were supervised and deployed by the Ministry of Fervent Intercession,[1] with their organization divided into multiple chapters.[11][6] Zealots were among the most devout worshipers of the Forerunners.[12] After the dissolution of the Covenant and the abandonment of its religion, some continued Forerunner worship.

Aside from the Sangheili Zealot rank, some Kig-Yar earned the rank of Zealot as well.[13]

Overview

"The Path is strict, Jora — it brooks no deviation, no remorse. We are zealots. We serve the Way. These are our orders. We do not question them."
— Thel 'Vadamee to Jora 'Konaree[14]

Zealots are greatly experienced and unparalleled in combat skill. Equipped with advanced armor systems and equipment, they are also among the most resilient and powerful Sangheili fighters.[1] Although all Sangheili males are trained in the arts of combat from a young age, Sangheili believe future Zealots are born with an innate desire to kill.[12]

Zealots may serve in a variety of command roles ranging from Shipmaster[8][14] to Supreme Commander.[7] The rank of Field Marshal is exclusive to the Zealot class. Field Marshals hold supreme authority over Covenant land forces, effectively making them the groundside counterpart to a Fleet Master or Supreme Commander; Field Marshals are also occasionally tasked with leading Zealot strike teams.[15] Sangheili Zealot Assassins are specialists who operate with teams of stealth troopers.[16]

History

Organisation in the Covenant

Unlike the majority of the Covenant's conventional military forces, which fell under the authority of the Ministry of Resolution, the Zealots were a separate group that reported to the Ministry of Fervent Intercession. Within the Ministry existed a number of chapters (such as the Devoted Sentries), many of which adhered to particular interpretations of ancient codes of honor or debt-packs.[6] Some of these chapters traced their lineage back to long before the rise of the Covenant.[17] The Zealots' internal structure, rankings, and equipment varied from chapter to chapter and from fleet to fleet.[11] The ministry deployed small teams of Zealots during all significant engagements to locate, analyze, and amass intelligence regarding reliquary sites, as well as to recover Forerunner artifacts or otherwise important data.[1][18] During the Human-Covenant War, many Zealots were assigned to battlefield duties in order to directly partake in the destruction of a species the Covenant viewed as heretical.[1]

Artisan-armorers of the Covenant sometimes allied themselves particularly with the Zealot orders, and would produce specialty equipment such as the Suspa Al-pattern drop pod specifically for only the most pious of commanders. When deploying into battle, only warriors from within the Zealot ranks, or those seeking to aspire to join them, would be permitted to employ these insertion pods.[19]

Post-Great Schism

After their betrayal by the High Prophets, some worshiped the Foreurnners without belief in the Great Journey, while others forsook the religion all together. The role had become a more general rank of combat specialization, similar to how Sangheili Honor Guards forsook their original purpose after the Prophets had betrayed them.Template:Fact By 2558, some Zealots continued to serve within various Covenant remnant factions, including those which remained religiously devoted to the Forerunners following the hegemony's collapse. Despite still having a combat niche, these Zealots served in political and social leadership positions (at least within Jul 'Mdama's Covenant), filling all roles previously occupied by the San'Shyuum.[20][4] Zealot loyalties remain divided amongst the Covenant successor states, and now exercise less discretion in judging the worthy to join their ranks.[19]

Equipment

Armors

Catherine Halsey: "Zealots? You're certain?"
Jorge-052: "Their armor configuration matched."
SPARTAN-B312: "Shield strength, too."
— Catherine Halsey, Jorge-052, and SPARTAN-B312 during the Fall of Reach.[21]

Zealots have access to a variety of armor types and styles, including the Ceremonial battle harness or even the Infiltration harness (which is used by Special Operations and Stealth Sangheili),[22] and reflecting the multiple roles encompassed by those who hold the title.[6] The armor worn by a Zealot can be reflective of his chapter or fleet assignment.[11] Their suits have also variety of coloration, including blue,[23] although Zealots most commonly wear ornate maroon armor that, while intricate, is more subdued in design than the suits worn by Sangheili of lower ranks.[10] By 2558, the silver-white color scheme (with black trim) may have been also worn by Ultras, although whenever this color configuration is used as the Ultra variant for the Zealot-class internal ranking structure is unknown.[5]

Zealot Field Masters in command positions,[24] including those attached to regular Covenant military forces, wore armors distinguished by their gold coloration (indicating a command role)[25][26] and the nearly peerless durability of their energy shields, like the suits worn by lower-ranking Generals.[27][2] Despite the availability of specialized armor styles, many Zealot Field Masters wore gold-colored typical combat harnesses during the war with humanity.[28] Like harnesses worn by Special Operations and Stealth Sangheili, Zealot armors are equipped with active camouflage.[29][30][31]

Field Marshals wear a dark magenta-colored modified version of the Ceremonial battle harness; the front of the helmet has two horn-like prongs and the pauldrons are wider.[10] Zealot Supreme Commanders may wear a similarly colored doarmir fur cloak with their armor.[7][29][Note 1]

  • A Zealot wearing a Ceremonial battle harness.

    A Zealot wearing a Ceremonial battle harness.

  • A Zealot Field Master wearing a combat harness.

    A Zealot Field Master wearing a combat harness.

Hesduros-styled Zealot harness

Another armor type is derived from traditional designs worn on Hesduros, and bears some similarities to the Infiltration harness.[4] This style was in use by 2526,[32] though the prevalence of its issue relative to other wartime models is unclear. This suit has a very organic, almost chitinous appearance, reflecting its origin on Hesduros.[4] The helmet, which encompasses most of the wearer's face, vaguely resembles those worn by the Ascetics and Covenant Special Operations forces. A cross-shaped pattern of purple, or blue, insets faces outward from a central point on the helmet; the helmets worn by Merg Vol and Jul 'Mdama emit distinctive holograms, perhaps produced by their aforementioned insets. A blade-like "talon", derived from the armor worn by kaidons on Hesduros, is located on the inner toe of either boot. The harness also has protective hand-armor, and raised foil-arcs on its back.[4] It is commonly worn by Zealots serving various remnant factions in the wake of the Covenant's collapse, most notably the body led by Jul 'Mdama, which was formed on Hesduros. In addition to the standard maroon coloration, this version is also produced in blue[33][34] and gold.[3][5]

  • A Zealot with a Hesduros Zealot harness.

    A Zealot with a Hesduros Zealot harness.

Weaponry and vehicles

Sangheili Zealots were typically armed with Type-1 energy sword, although in some instances, they made use of other weapons, such as at least one plasma rifle, a concussion rifle, a fuel rod gun, or a carbine.[27][10][31] Various Zealot veterans also did often pilot gold-colored specialized vehicles, such as ornate Temple variants of Wraith, Ghosts and Banshees, with the latter used by Sky-chevaliers.[35]

Known Zealots

Deceased

Existing

In-Game Information

Halo: Reach

Unlock: Achieve Captain.

  • Description: The true devotee honors our name with actions, not words.

Halo: Fleet Battles

Covenant Type-28 Boarding Craft (Elites)

  • Flight slots: 0
  • Movement: 12"
  • Damage track: 6
  • Security detail: 3
  • Systems loadout:
    • Assault specialist (1)
    • Heroic save (Zealot)

Trivia

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  • The plasma rifle-wielding Zealots of Halo: Combat Evolved do not perform melee attacks. This is because they are programmed to go berserk when they see the Master Chief and have no provisions for melee attacking while in berserk mode.
  • In Halo: Reach, the Zealot armor is available as an Armor Permutation once the player has reached the rank of Captain. The game features a loadout called "Zealot" which gives the player a Type-31 needle rifle, a plasma pistol, and two plasma grenades. There is another loadout available only in the third phase of Invasion called "Royal Zealot". This loadout is an improved version of the standard Zealot loadout. It provides a needle rifle, a Type-33 Needler, and three plasma grenades, although once the player uses the third grenade, they will be able to carry only two.
  • The real-time strategy game StarCraft features a Protoss infantry unit known as the zealot; these warriors also wear golden armor and wield powerful energy blades. In Halo Infinite, the zealot tip in the loading screen is titled "My Life for Hire"; a reference to the zealots' "My life for Aiur" line.
  • Seven Zealots are fought in Halo: Reach's campaign: two on Winter Contingency, one on Tip of the Spear, (who can be killed to unlock the Your Heresy Will Stay Your Feet achievement), and four (including the Field Marshal) at the end of The Pillar of Autumn.
  • One of the loading screen tips in Halo Infinite makes a reference to Sangheili Zealots, leading many to initially believe the sword-wielding purple armored Elites in the game are Zealots. However, according to Halo Waypoint's January 2022 Cannon Fodder, the purple armored Elites in Halo Infinite are canonically classified as Spec Ops, not Zealots.[38]

Gallery

Concept art and artworks

Screenshots

List of appearances

Notes

  1. ^ The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor depicts Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee (a Zealot) wearing purple armor and a purple cloak while in command of his fleet; this was in fact the first time purple was associated with the Zealot class. Halo 2: Anniversary's terminals instead depict 'Vadamee wearing a gold combat harness during the same timeframe, though the cloak's color is unchanged.

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 60
  2. ^ a b Halo 2
  3. ^ a b Halo: Spartan Assault
  4. ^ a b c d e Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 49
  5. ^ a b c Halo: Escalation, issue #15
  6. ^ a b c d e Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Fighting Words (Retrieved on Nov 8, 2020) [archive]
  7. ^ a b c Halo Graphic Novel - The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor
  8. ^ a b Halo: Combat Evolved, campaign level The Truth and Reconciliation
  9. ^ Halo: The Flood
  10. ^ a b c d Halo: Reach
  11. ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Clarity & Grace (Retrieved on Nov 8, 2020) [archive]
  12. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 134
  13. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 100
  14. ^ a b c Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 142
  15. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 135
  16. ^ Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide (Collector's Edition), page 320
  17. ^ Ultra Combo, Arbiter’s Colors & Accessories (Retrieved on Nov 8, 2020) [archive]
  18. ^ a b c d e Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 138-139
  19. ^ a b Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo, chapter Insertion Pods, page 66-67
  20. ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide (Retrieved on Nov 8, 2020) [archive]
  21. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level ONI: Sword Base
  22. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol
  23. ^ Halo: Nightfall, episode 1
  24. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved: Prima's Official Strategy Guide, page 16
  25. ^ Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide, page 141
  26. ^ Halo: The Great Journey - The Art of Building Worlds, page 52
  27. ^ a b Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
  28. ^ Halo 2: Anniversary
  29. ^ a b Halo 2: Anniversary: Terminal 2
  30. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level Tip of the Spear
  31. ^ a b Halo 4
  32. ^ Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, episode 4
  33. ^ Halo 4: Spartan Ops
  34. ^ Halo: Escalation, issue #14
  35. ^ Halo 5: Guardians: Temple Wraith, Temple Ghost, and Temple Banshee REQ cards descriptions
  36. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 197
  37. ^ Halo: Fleet Battles
  38. ^ Halo Waypoint: "Those rad-looking purple Sangheili in the sleek armor? They’re classified canonically as Spec Ops, not Zealots. It’s important to remember that oftentimes enemy or character tags that you might find within game files are development shorthand and not necessarily final." (Retrieved on Jan 12, 2022) [archive]

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