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Not to be confused with [[Covenant Special Operations|Special Operations Sangheili]], these Sangheili Stealth soldiers are the assassins and spies of the [[Covenant Army]]'s [[Covenant Special Warfare Group|Special Warfare Group]]. | Not to be confused with [[Covenant Special Operations|Special Operations Sangheili]], these Sangheili Stealth soldiers are the assassins and spies of the [[Covenant Army]]'s [[Covenant Special Warfare Group|Special Warfare Group]]. | ||
The use of their active camouflage makes them experts at ambushing enemies in tight quarters. They are usually equipped with Energy Swords or | The use of their active camouflage makes them experts at ambushing enemies in tight quarters. They are usually equipped with Energy Swords or a plasma rifle, and are seen commanding [[Unggoy]] soldiers similarly equipped with active camouflage. | ||
While they possess Active Camouflage, their defensive capabilities are lower than those of other Elites due to the weakness of their personal energy shields. Early on in the [[Human-Covenant War]], Stealth Sangheili had no Energy Shields, relying only on their stealth and weapons to accomplish their complicated missions. This was later rectified, but their newly gained Energy Shields were weak, causing any Sangheili who held the rank to still rely heavily on stealth and quickness. | While they possess Active Camouflage, their defensive capabilities are lower than those of other Elites due to the weakness of their personal energy shields. Early on in the [[Human-Covenant War]], Stealth Sangheili had no Energy Shields, relying only on their stealth and weapons to accomplish their complicated missions. This was later rectified, but their newly gained Energy Shields were weak, causing any Sangheili who held the rank to still rely heavily on stealth and quickness. | ||