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== Role ==
== Role ==
[[Unggoy]] of this rank are part of the [[Covenant Special Operations|Special Operations division]] of the Covenant. Normally, Unggoy are poorly trained for combat and are usually deployed in massive numbers as cannon fodder. However, if they are given proper training they can acquire specialized roles and provide excellent support to Spec Ops teams. Often standard infantry Unggoy find themselves promoted to this rank when their commanding [[Sangheili]] is folded into the Special Operations division.<ref>'''[[Library (feature)]]''', SpecOps Grunt</ref> Generally tougher, smarter, and certainly more aggressive than their lesser brethren, Spec Ops Unggoy are always deployed with [[Special Operations Sangheili|Spec Ops Sangheili]] team leaders and specialized equipment and sometimes will be lead by [[Unggoy Ultra]]s. These resilient, loyal, and dangerous operatives are not to be underestimated under any circumstances. If a Spec Ops Grunt's leading Sangheili is killed, rather than panicking and fleeing, they will often seek revenge, finding cover and sending plasma grenades and plasma bolts accurately at the opponent who killed the Sangheili. They are also much more accurate than their counterparts, and their armor is much more resilient to damage than other [[Unggoy]] Ranks. A number of these black-armored Grunts [[Battle of the Gas Mine|assaulted]] the [[Heretic]] [[Gas Mine]]. They were successful at aiding [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam|Thel 'Vadamee]] in taking down the Heretic Leader, [[Sesa 'Refumee]].
[[Unggoy]] of this rank are part of the [[Covenant Special Operations|Special Operations division]] of the Covenant. Normally, Unggoy are poorly trained for combat and are usually deployed in massive numbers as cannon fodder. However, if they are given proper training they can acquire specialized roles and provide excellent support to Special Operations teams. Often standard infantry Unggoy find themselves promoted to this rank when their commanding [[Sangheili]] is folded into the Special Operations division.<ref>'''[[Library (feature)]]''', SpecOps Grunt</ref> Generally tougher, smarter, and certainly more aggressive than their lesser brethren, Special Operations Unggoy are always deployed with [[Special Operations Sangheili]] team leaders and specialized equipment and sometimes will be lead by [[Unggoy Ultra]]s. These resilient, loyal, and dangerous operatives are not to be underestimated under any circumstances. If a Special Operations Grunt's leading Sangheili is killed, rather than panicking and fleeing, they will often seek revenge, finding cover and sending [[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|plasma grenade]]s and plasma bolts accurately at the opponent who killed the Sangheili. They are also much more accurate than their counterparts, and their armor is much more resilient to damage than other [[Unggoy]] Ranks. A number of these black-armored troops [[Battle of the Gas Mine|assaulted]] the [[Heretic]] [[Gas Mine]]. They were successful at aiding [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam|Thel 'Vadamee]] in taking down the Heretic Leader, [[Sesa 'Refumee]].


== Rank ==
== Rank ==
Special Operations Unggoy are denoted by their signature jet-black armor, which matches the black [[armor]] of their Sangheili commanders. In ''[[Halo 2]]'', they are occasionally equipped with [[active camouflage]]. They are only hard to kill when they are carrying a [[Type-33 Needler]], since the needler does not generate a glow unlike Covenant [[plasma]] weapons.
Special Operations Unggoy are denoted by their signature jet-black armor, which matches the black [[Sangheili combat harness|armor]] of their Sangheili commanders. In ''[[Halo 2]]'', they are occasionally equipped with [[active camouflage]]. They are only hard to kill when they are carrying a [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]], since the Needler does not generate a glow unlike Covenant [[plasma]] weapons.


They are only called in during special combat situations, and hold a unique amount of respect for a member of their race. They are highly trained and only commanded by the skilled [[Special Operations Sangheili]].
They are only called in during special combat situations, and hold a unique amount of respect for a member of their race. They are highly trained and only commanded by the skilled [[Special Operations Sangheili]].


Unlike most Unggoy, they are vehicle drivers. They have slightly more health than Grunt Heavies but about the same as Ultras.
Unlike most Unggoy, they are vehicle drivers. They have slightly more health than [[Unggoy Heavy|Unggoy Heavies]] but about the same as [[Unggoy Ultra|Ultra]]s.


== Combat ==
== Combat ==
SpecOps Grunts almost never panic during combat, as the [[Unggoy Minor|Minor]] and [[Unggoy Major]]s almost always do when their leader is killed. They often wield Needlers, [[Type-33 fuel rod gun|fuel rod gun]]s, [[Type-1 plasma grenade|plasma grenade]]s, [[Type-52 plasma launcher|plasma launcher]]s and occasionally [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]]s. The biggest concern of facing a Spec Ops Unggoy, however, is that a Spec Ops Sangheili is more than likely nearby. Spec Ops Unggoy are not to be underestimated, though. Sometimes if the highest ranking Sangheili is down, the Spec Ops Unggoy will run, but to better cover and will usually send out deadly and accurate barrages of plasma grenades. This can be fatal on the higher difficulties. Like earlier, they are not to be trifled with and must be taken down with precision and speed to allow the player to survive the [[Legendary]] difficulty.
Special Operations Unggoy almost never panic during combat, as the [[Unggoy Minor|Minor]] and [[Unggoy Major]]s almost always do when their leader is killed. They often wield [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]]s, [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|fuel rod gun]]s, [[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|plasma grenade]]s, [[Type-52 Guided Munitions Launcher/Explosive|plasma launcher]]s and occasionally [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]]s. The biggest concern of facing a Special Operations Unggoy, however, is that a [[Special Operations Sangheili]] is more than likely nearby. Unggoy of this rank are not to be underestimated, though. Sometimes if the highest ranking Sangheili is down, the Special Operations Unggoy will run, but to better cover and will usually send out deadly and accurate barrages of plasma grenades. This can be fatal on the higher difficulties. Like earlier, they are not to be trifled with and must be taken down with precision and speed to allow the player to survive the [[Legendary]] difficulty.


Being quite skilled fighters in comparison to the Minor and Major Unggoy and therefore not having to rely on large numbers, they usually move in teams of two or three, with one Spec Ops Unggoy wielding a fuel rod gun while the others cover him with plasma pistols and needlers. In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', it is best to target the one holding a Fuel Rod Gun as his teammates may be killed when it explodes, and also since the Unggoy fires the fuel rod gun very rapidly which can prove fatal even on [[Easy]] difficulty. In ''Halo 2'', throwing grenades at them can be effective, especially when sticking them with plasma grenades.
Being quite skilled fighters in comparison to the Minor and Major Unggoy and therefore not having to rely on large numbers, they usually move in teams of two or three, with one Spec Ops Unggoy wielding a fuel rod gun while the others cover him with plasma pistols and needlers. In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', it is best to target the one holding a Fuel Rod Gun as his teammates may be killed when it explodes, and also since the Unggoy fires the fuel rod gun very rapidly which can prove fatal even on [[Easy]] difficulty. In ''Halo 2'', throwing grenades at them can be effective, especially when sticking them with plasma grenades.


These Unggoy are faster and sometimes it takes multiple [[melee]] attacks to kill them. Special Ops Unggoy are seen more frequently in ''[[Halo 2]]'' than in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
Special Operations Unggoy are faster than average Unggoy soldiers and sometimes it takes multiple [[melee]] attacks to kill them. Special Operations Unggoy are seen more frequently in ''[[Halo 2]]'' than in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
*Special Operations Unggoy in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' are similar to [[Heretic Unggoy|their Heretic "brothers"]]. They are not deployed as cannon fodder, use either needlers or fuel rod guns, only cower in the presence of the Flood, and work alongside similar-ranking Sangheili.
*Special Operations Unggoy in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' are similar to [[Heretic Unggoy|their Heretic "brothers"]]. They are not deployed as cannon fodder, use either needlers or fuel rod guns, only cower in the presence of the Flood, and work alongside similar-ranking Sangheili.
*Every Spec Ops Unggoy in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' has either a needler or a fuel rod gun, as per their status as elite infantry. The only exception to this is an [[Easter Eggs|Easter egg]], the "[[Thirsty Grunt]]", who has a plasma pistol.
*Every Special Operations Unggoy in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' has either a [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]] or a [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|fuel rod gun]], as per their status as elite infantry. The only exception to this is an [[Easter Eggs|Easter egg]], the "[[Thirsty Grunt]]", who has a [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]].
*In the ''Halo 2'' level ''The Oracle'''s opening cinematic, the Unggoy that file in after the Sangheili have no weapons, but they have plasma pistols when gameplay starts.
*In the ''Halo 2'' level ''The Oracle'''s opening cinematic, the Unggoy that file in after the Sangheili have no weapons, but they have plasma pistols when gameplay starts.
*Many players have mistaken the SpecOps Unggoy in ''Halo 3'' for Ultras, due to their lighter coloured armour, but Bungie.net states that they are indeed SpecOps.
*Many players have mistaken the Special Operations Unggoy in ''Halo 3'' for Ultras, due to their lighter coloured armour, but Bungie.net states that they are indeed Special Operations.
*[[Eric Osborne|Urk]] nicknamed the Spec Ops Unggoy of ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' "[[wikia:c:transformers:Starscream (G1)|Starscreams]]" because of the spires on their shoulders.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_061110|''Bungie Weekly Update: 6.11.10'']</ref>
*[[Eric Osborne|Urk]] nicknamed the Special Operations Unggoy of ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' "[[wikia:c:transformers:Starscream (G1)|Starscreams]]" because of the spires on their shoulders.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_061110|''Bungie Weekly Update: 6.11.10'']</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="150" captionalign="left">
<gallery widths="150" captionalign="left">
File:HCE-GruntSpecOps.png|A SpecOps Unggoy wielding a Needler in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCE-GruntSpecOps.png|A Special Operations Unggoy wielding a [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]] in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:800px-SpecOpsGrunt.jpg|A Special Ops Unggoy from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' wielding a Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon.
File:800px-SpecOpsGrunt.jpg|A Special Operations Unggoy from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' wielding a [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|fuel rod gun]].
File:H2-GruntSpecOps.png|Closeup of a SpecOps Unggoy in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2-GruntSpecOps.png|Closeup of a Special Operations Unggoy in ''Halo 2''.
File:BlackNeedlerGrunt3.jpg|A SpecOps Unggoy in ''Halo 2''.
File:BlackNeedlerGrunt3.jpg|A Special Operations Unggoy in ''Halo 2''.
File:1213213866 Grunt Ultra H3.jpg|A SpecOps Unggoy in ''Halo 3''.
File:1213213866 Grunt Ultra H3.jpg|A Special Operations Unggoy in ''Halo 3''.
File:Yayaya.JPG|A SpecOps Unggoy in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''.  
File:Yayaya.JPG|A Special Operations Unggoy in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''.  
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Special Operations
HReach - SpecOps Unggoy.png

Function:

Special operations, scout

Species:

Unggoy

Affiliation:

Covenant
Swords of Sanghelios

Group:

Special Operations

Notable individuals:

Yayap

 

Special Operations is an Unggoy rank in the Covenant military.[1][2]

Role

Unggoy of this rank are part of the Special Operations division of the Covenant. Normally, Unggoy are poorly trained for combat and are usually deployed in massive numbers as cannon fodder. However, if they are given proper training they can acquire specialized roles and provide excellent support to Special Operations teams. Often standard infantry Unggoy find themselves promoted to this rank when their commanding Sangheili is folded into the Special Operations division.[3] Generally tougher, smarter, and certainly more aggressive than their lesser brethren, Special Operations Unggoy are always deployed with Special Operations Sangheili team leaders and specialized equipment and sometimes will be lead by Unggoy Ultras. These resilient, loyal, and dangerous operatives are not to be underestimated under any circumstances. If a Special Operations Grunt's leading Sangheili is killed, rather than panicking and fleeing, they will often seek revenge, finding cover and sending plasma grenades and plasma bolts accurately at the opponent who killed the Sangheili. They are also much more accurate than their counterparts, and their armor is much more resilient to damage than other Unggoy Ranks. A number of these black-armored troops assaulted the Heretic Gas Mine. They were successful at aiding Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee in taking down the Heretic Leader, Sesa 'Refumee.

Rank

Special Operations Unggoy are denoted by their signature jet-black armor, which matches the black armor of their Sangheili commanders. In Halo 2, they are occasionally equipped with active camouflage. They are only hard to kill when they are carrying a Needler, since the Needler does not generate a glow unlike Covenant plasma weapons.

They are only called in during special combat situations, and hold a unique amount of respect for a member of their race. They are highly trained and only commanded by the skilled Special Operations Sangheili.

Unlike most Unggoy, they are vehicle drivers. They have slightly more health than Unggoy Heavies but about the same as Ultras.

Combat

Special Operations Unggoy almost never panic during combat, as the Minor and Unggoy Majors almost always do when their leader is killed. They often wield Needlers, fuel rod guns, plasma grenades, plasma launchers and occasionally plasma pistols. The biggest concern of facing a Special Operations Unggoy, however, is that a Special Operations Sangheili is more than likely nearby. Unggoy of this rank are not to be underestimated, though. Sometimes if the highest ranking Sangheili is down, the Special Operations Unggoy will run, but to better cover and will usually send out deadly and accurate barrages of plasma grenades. This can be fatal on the higher difficulties. Like earlier, they are not to be trifled with and must be taken down with precision and speed to allow the player to survive the Legendary difficulty.

Being quite skilled fighters in comparison to the Minor and Major Unggoy and therefore not having to rely on large numbers, they usually move in teams of two or three, with one Spec Ops Unggoy wielding a fuel rod gun while the others cover him with plasma pistols and needlers. In Halo: Combat Evolved, it is best to target the one holding a Fuel Rod Gun as his teammates may be killed when it explodes, and also since the Unggoy fires the fuel rod gun very rapidly which can prove fatal even on Easy difficulty. In Halo 2, throwing grenades at them can be effective, especially when sticking them with plasma grenades.

Special Operations Unggoy are faster than average Unggoy soldiers and sometimes it takes multiple melee attacks to kill them. Special Operations Unggoy are seen more frequently in Halo 2 than in Halo: Combat Evolved.

Trivia

  • Special Operations Unggoy in Halo: Combat Evolved are similar to their Heretic "brothers". They are not deployed as cannon fodder, use either needlers or fuel rod guns, only cower in the presence of the Flood, and work alongside similar-ranking Sangheili.
  • Every Special Operations Unggoy in Halo: Combat Evolved has either a Needler or a fuel rod gun, as per their status as elite infantry. The only exception to this is an Easter egg, the "Thirsty Grunt", who has a plasma pistol.
  • In the Halo 2 level The Oracle's opening cinematic, the Unggoy that file in after the Sangheili have no weapons, but they have plasma pistols when gameplay starts.
  • Many players have mistaken the Special Operations Unggoy in Halo 3 for Ultras, due to their lighter coloured armour, but Bungie.net states that they are indeed Special Operations.
  • Urk nicknamed the Special Operations Unggoy of Halo: Reach "Starscreams" because of the spires on their shoulders.[4]

Gallery

  • A Special Operations Unggoy wielding a Needler in Halo: Combat Evolved.

    A Special Operations Unggoy wielding a Needler in Halo: Combat Evolved.

  • A Special Operations Unggoy from Halo: Combat Evolved wielding a fuel rod gun.

    A Special Operations Unggoy from Halo: Combat Evolved wielding a fuel rod gun.

  • Closeup of a Special Operations Unggoy in Halo 2.

    Closeup of a Special Operations Unggoy in Halo 2.

  • A Special Operations Unggoy in Halo 2.

    A Special Operations Unggoy in Halo 2.

  • 1213213866 Grunt Ultra H3.jpg

    A Special Operations Unggoy in Halo 3.

  • Yayaya.JPG

    A Special Operations Unggoy in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo Encyclopedia, pages 142-143
  2. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 87
  3. ^ Library (feature), SpecOps Grunt
  4. ^ Bungie Weekly Update: 6.11.10

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