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[[File:HINF Skirmisher.jpg|300px|thumb|A Ruuhtian Skirmisher serving in the Banished.]]
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'''Skirmisher''' is a role held exclusively by [[Kig-Yar]] warriors, most notably within the [[Covenant]] and [[Banished]] militaries. Within the [[Covenant military]], the skirmisher role was held almost exclusively by the [[T'vaoan]] subspecies of Kig-Yar. Still, the mantle and practice of skirmishers have their roots in the ancient past of the species as a whole. {{Ref/Site|Id=CFLegendary|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-legendary-endings|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Legendary Endings|D=18|M=12|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=433}} Other [[Covenant remnants|Covenant remnant]] groups, such as the [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|mercenary outfit]] led by [[Vata 'Gajat]], have additionally made use of Skirmishers.
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==Overview==
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===History===
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[[File:Skirmisher Major.png|250px|thumb|A T'vaoan Skirmisher [[Obedientiary]] in the Covenant.]]
**[[T'vaoan]]s{{Ref/Reuse|CFLegendary}}
The role of skirmisher was created by the Kig-Yar long ago, seemingly even before the species even left [[Eayn]] to colonize other parts of their [[Y'Deio system|home system]]. After the [[Covenant]] discovered the Kig-Yar and grafted them into their empire, they kept the mantle of skirmisher as part of their [[Covenant military|military]]. During their time within the Covenant, most skirmishers would be [[T'vaoan]], a unique subspecies of Kig-Yar that settled and evolved on the asteroid known as [[T'vao]].{{Ref/Reuse|CFLegendary}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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**[[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group]]
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*[[Tek]]
*[[Writh Kul]]
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'''Skirmisher''' is a role held exclusively by [[Kig-Yar]] warriors, most notably within the [[Covenant]] and [[Banished]] militaries. Within the [[Covenant military]], the skirmisher role was held almost exclusively by the [[T'vaoan]] subspecies of Kig-Yar, but the mantle and practice of skirmisher has its roots in the ancient past of all Kig-Yar.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFLegendary|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-legendary-endings|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Legendary Endings|D=18|M=12|Y=2021}}
After the [[Banished]] began conscripting the Kig-Yar into their military, they discovered that the practice of skirmisher extended beyond the T'vaoan legacy and into the ancient history of all Kig-Yar. Many [[Ruuht|Ruuhtians]] within the Banished took it upon themselves to demonstrate this by donning the battle armour and bearing the technological and aesthetic markings of the traditional skirmisher. The strongest and most skilled Banished skirmishers have proved to be every bit as deadly as their T'vaoan counterparts within the Covenant. {{Ref/Reuse|CFLegendary}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Still, the Banished continued to make use of T'vaoan skirmishers, with [[Escharum]]'s forces deploying them to [[Reach]] during [[Operation: WOLFE]] in late [[2559]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR16|SOR|Chapter=16}} Escharum would again make use of skirmishers during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]], but only female Ruuhtian skirmishers have been known to be observed.{{Ref/Game|Id=HINFDialogue|HI|Skirmisher dialogue}}


==History==
===Role and responsibilities===
The role of skirmisher was created by the [[Kig-Yar]] long ago, seemingly even before the species even left [[Eayn]] to colonize other parts of their [[Y'Deio system|home system]]. After the [[Covenant]] discovered the Kig-Yar and grafted them into their empire, they kept the mantle of skirmisher as part of their [[Covenant military|military]]. During their time within the Covenant, most skirmishers would be [[T'vaoan]], a unique subspecies of Kig-Yar that settled and evolved on the asteroid known as [[T'vao]].{{Ref/Reuse|CFLegendary}}
Skirmishers are typically deployed as shock troops or in tightly confined choke points where they can use their superior mobility to outmanoeuvre their enemy.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLegendary}} Within the Covenant, Skirmishers were able to attain several ranks in the standard Covenant [[Covenant rank structure|military rank system]] including [[Skirmisher Minor|Minor]] and [[Skirmisher Major|Major]], with the most combat-experienced of the latter drawn into the ranks of the [[Skirmisher Murmillo|Murmillones]]. [[Skirmisher Commando|Commandos]] served as special operations hunter-killer Skirmisher units, while [[Skirmisher Champion|Champions]] served as chief commanding officers over [[Unggoy]] and lower-ranked Kig-Yar.{{Ref/Book|Enc11|Page=186-187}}


After the [[Banished]] began conscripting the Kig-Yar into their military, they discovered that the practice of skirmisher extended beyond the T'vaoan legacy and into the ancient history of all Kig-Yar. Many [[Ruuht|Ruuhtians]] within the Banished took it upon themselves to demonstrate this by donning the battle armor and bearing the technological and aesthetic markings of the traditional skirmisher. The strongest and most skilled Banished skirmishers have proved to be every bit as deadly as their T'vaoan counterparts within the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLegendary}} Still, the Banished continued to make use of T'vaoan skirmishers, with [[Escharum]]'s forces deploying them to [[Reach]] during [[Operation: WOLFE]] in late [[2559]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR16|SOR|Chapter=16}} Escharum would again make use of skirmishers during the [[Installation 07 conflict]], but only female Ruuhtian skirmishers have been known to be observed.{{Ref/Game|Id=HINF|HI}}
Skirmishers are deployed as shock troopers or for the defence of critical choke points, using their speed to outflank, outmanoeuvre or overpower an enemy infantry force.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} While serving in the Banished, the best skirmishers are granted a level of autonomy and discretion which far exceeds other Kig-Yar.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLegendary}} Those serving with the Banished regularly make use of point defence gauntlets similar to those utilized by the Covenant's Murmillones.{{Ref/Game|Id=HINFModel|HI|Skirmisher model}}
==Gameplay==
In ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', Skirmishers are armed with dual energy gauntlets that are capable of deflecting [[Grappleshot|Grappleshot]]s. They are armed with either [[Ukala Workshop Mangler|Mangler]]s or [[Posu'gelka-pattern needler|Needler]]s.


==Function and duties==
==Notable personnel==
Skirmishers are typically deployed as shock troops or in tightly confined choke points where they can use their superior mobility to outmaneuver their enemy.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLegendary}} Within the Covenant, there were multiple ranks attainable within the skirmisher role, such as [[Skirmisher Minor|Minor]], [[Skirmisher Major|Major]], [[Skirmisher Murmillo|Murmillo]], [[Skirmisher Commando|Commando]], and [[Skirmisher Champion|Champion]]. Each skirmisher would start out with the rank of Minor, but had the opportunity to advance to Major through combat experience. The Murmillones would be deployed with small [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|point defense gauntlets]] on each arm to block projectiles. Commandos served in special operations roles, and Champions would lead their fellow skirmishers into battle.{{Ref/Game|HR}} While serving in the Banished, the best skirmishers are granted a level of autonomy and discretion which far exceeds other Kig-Yar.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLegendary}} Those serving with the Banished regularly make use of point defense gauntlets similar to those utilized by the Covenant's Murmillones.{{Ref/Reuse|HINF}}
*[[Dahk'rah]]
*[[Sig Raan]]
*[[Tek]]
*[[Writh Kul]]


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gameplaypage=Skirmisher/Gameplay|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Skirmishers}}
===Concept art===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HR SkirmisherVariant Concept.jpg|Concept art of a T'vaoan skirmisher for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:HR SkirmisherVariant Concept.jpg|Concept art of a T'vaoan skirmisher for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:HaloReach - Screenshot 03.jpg|Some T'vaoan Skirmisher Minors on [[Reach]].
File:HINF-Skirmisherconcept.jpg|Concept art of the Banished skirmisher for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HR SkirmisherMurmillones.jpg|A group of T'vaoan Skirmisher Murmillones.
File:HINF-Skirmisherconcept1.jpg|More finalized concept art.
File:HINF SkirmisherTower.jpg|A Banished Ruuhtian skirmisher in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF SkirmisherBossConcept.jpg|Concept art of a Banished skirmisher boss for ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF-Skirmishers.jpg|Two Banished Ruuhtian skirmishers on [[Installation 07]].
</gallery>
File:HINF SkirmisherClose.png|Up-close view of a Banished Ruuhtian skirmisher.
 
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:HaloReach - Screenshot 03.jpg|Some T'vaoan skirmisher Minors in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HTMCC-HR NeedleRifle&Needler.jpg|A skirmisher Champion and a skirmisher Minor in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HTMCC-HR SkirmisherTrio&PP.png|A trio of skirmisher Majors in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HTMCC-HR SkirmisherCommando&NeedleRifle.png|A skirmisher Commando in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR SkirmisherMurmillones.jpg|A group of T'vaoan skirmisher Murmillones in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HINF SkirmisherTower.jpg|A Banished Ruuhtian skirmisher in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF-Skirmishers.jpg|Two Banished Ruuhtian skirmishers in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF SkirmisherClose.png|Close-up view of a Banished Ruuhtian skirmisher in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF Skirmishers.png|Two Ruuhtian skirmisher in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF Skirmishers 2.png|Ruuhtian skirmishers in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF Skirmisher behind.png|Rear view of a Banished Ruuhtian skirmisher in ''Halo Infinite''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==

Latest revision as of 17:53, April 5, 2024

This article is about the military role. For the species that filled this role within the Covenant, see T'vaoan.
A Kig-Yar Skirmisher in Halo Infinite.
A Ruuhtian Skirmisher serving in the Banished.

Skirmisher is a role held exclusively by Kig-Yar warriors, most notably within the Covenant and Banished militaries. Within the Covenant military, the skirmisher role was held almost exclusively by the T'vaoan subspecies of Kig-Yar. Still, the mantle and practice of skirmishers have their roots in the ancient past of the species as a whole. [1][2] Other Covenant remnant groups, such as the mercenary outfit led by Vata 'Gajat, have additionally made use of Skirmishers.

Overview[edit]

History[edit]

A T'vaoan Skirmisher Obedientiary in the Covenant.

The role of skirmisher was created by the Kig-Yar long ago, seemingly even before the species even left Eayn to colonize other parts of their home system. After the Covenant discovered the Kig-Yar and grafted them into their empire, they kept the mantle of skirmisher as part of their military. During their time within the Covenant, most skirmishers would be T'vaoan, a unique subspecies of Kig-Yar that settled and evolved on the asteroid known as T'vao.[1][2]

After the Banished began conscripting the Kig-Yar into their military, they discovered that the practice of skirmisher extended beyond the T'vaoan legacy and into the ancient history of all Kig-Yar. Many Ruuhtians within the Banished took it upon themselves to demonstrate this by donning the battle armour and bearing the technological and aesthetic markings of the traditional skirmisher. The strongest and most skilled Banished skirmishers have proved to be every bit as deadly as their T'vaoan counterparts within the Covenant. [1][2] Still, the Banished continued to make use of T'vaoan skirmishers, with Escharum's forces deploying them to Reach during Operation: WOLFE in late 2559.[3] Escharum would again make use of skirmishers during the Battle for Zeta Halo, but only female Ruuhtian skirmishers have been known to be observed.[4]

Role and responsibilities[edit]

Skirmishers are typically deployed as shock troops or in tightly confined choke points where they can use their superior mobility to outmanoeuvre their enemy.[1] Within the Covenant, Skirmishers were able to attain several ranks in the standard Covenant military rank system including Minor and Major, with the most combat-experienced of the latter drawn into the ranks of the Murmillones. Commandos served as special operations hunter-killer Skirmisher units, while Champions served as chief commanding officers over Unggoy and lower-ranked Kig-Yar.[5]

Skirmishers are deployed as shock troopers or for the defence of critical choke points, using their speed to outflank, outmanoeuvre or overpower an enemy infantry force.[2] While serving in the Banished, the best skirmishers are granted a level of autonomy and discretion which far exceeds other Kig-Yar.[1] Those serving with the Banished regularly make use of point defence gauntlets similar to those utilized by the Covenant's Murmillones.[6]

Gameplay[edit]

In Halo Infinite, Skirmishers are armed with dual energy gauntlets that are capable of deflecting Grappleshots. They are armed with either Manglers or Needlers.

Notable personnel[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Main-Legendary.png See our gameplay information related to Skirmisher on its gameplay page.
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Concept art[edit]

  • Concept art of a T'vaoan skirmisher for Halo: Reach.

    Concept art of a T'vaoan skirmisher for Halo: Reach.

  • Concept art of the Banished skirmisher for Halo Infinite.

    Concept art of the Banished skirmisher for Halo Infinite.

  • More finalized concept art.

    More finalized concept art.

  • Concept art of a Banished skirmisher boss for Halo Infinite.

    Concept art of a Banished skirmisher boss for Halo Infinite.

Screenshots[edit]

  • Some T'vaoan skirmisher Minors in Halo: Reach.

    Some T'vaoan skirmisher Minors in Halo: Reach.

  • A skirmisher Champion and a skirmisher Minor in Halo: Reach.

    A skirmisher Champion and a skirmisher Minor in Halo: Reach.

  • A trio of skirmisher Majors in Halo: Reach.

    A trio of skirmisher Majors in Halo: Reach.

  • A skirmisher Commando in Halo: Reach.

    A skirmisher Commando in Halo: Reach.

  • A group of T'vaoan skirmisher Murmillones in Halo: Reach.

    A group of T'vaoan skirmisher Murmillones in Halo: Reach.

  • A Banished Ruuhtian skirmisher in Halo Infinite.

    A Banished Ruuhtian skirmisher in Halo Infinite.

  • Two Banished Ruuhtian skirmishers in Halo Infinite.

    Two Banished Ruuhtian skirmishers in Halo Infinite.

  • Close-up view of a Banished Ruuhtian skirmisher in Halo Infinite.

    Close-up view of a Banished Ruuhtian skirmisher in Halo Infinite.

  • Two Ruuhtian skirmisher in Halo Infinite.

    Two Ruuhtian skirmisher in Halo Infinite.

  • Ruuhtian skirmishers in Halo Infinite.

    Ruuhtian skirmishers in Halo Infinite.

  • Rear view of a Banished Ruuhtian skirmisher in Halo Infinite.

    Rear view of a Banished Ruuhtian skirmisher in Halo Infinite.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Legendary Endings (Retrieved on Dec 18, 2021) [archive]
  2. ^ a b c d Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 433
  3. ^ Halo: Shadows of Reach, chapter 16
  4. ^ Halo Infinite, Skirmisher dialogue
  5. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 186-187
  6. ^ Halo Infinite, Skirmisher model

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