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Subject: Reverto Validus Proeliator- How The Elites of Reach Should Act
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In case you didn't know, that's rough Latin meaning "return of the mighty warriors" =).

With Halo: Reach comes new opportunities to improve and update the enemy AI. However, this time I mean the Elites.

Elites

The granddaddy of all Halo enemies should be making a return to Halo again, this time as actual enemies. Elites are the de-facto commanders of the Covenant military and should act as such. When in command of lower-class Covenant, they should be using tactics.

In the command of: Grunts

Grunts are cannon fodder and will be treated as such. Elites will send Grunts out into the front lines to weaken players. Expect them to employ tactics like suicide bombing and sneak attacks to kill you.

In the command of: Jackals

Jackals are higher ranking than Grunts, but not by much. Even so, Elites will enforce phalanx maneuvers with the Jackals that would reflect similar defensive tactics used by the ancient Greeks.

In the command of: Hunters

While Elites have never been seen leading hunters in the Halo games, expect that to change. Hunters will be sent in by Elites to rush at you and to act as shields to protect the Elite commander.

In command of: *Engineers

Engineers have not been confirmed as enemies, but if they do appear, I expect them to be used only as shield recovery units by Elites. This will make taking down the enemy harder with their constantly replenishing shields.

Elite Attack Behavior

When you come face to face with Elites, you better prepare for the fight of your life. They will come after you with everything they have. Armed with whatever they have in the Covenant projectile armament, you will be in a hail of return fire. They will dual wield, they will bash you, and they will use cover. Got a wall? Elites will stand beside it and occasionally pop out to pelt you with plasma, needles, or grenades. Got a small barrier? Expect them to crouch behind it, maybe push it to get closer to you.

Vehicular combat is also a big specialty of the Elites. No matter what they use, you won't be safe. They will dive-bomb, blast, and move in groups with Banshees. Inside Wraiths, they may take you out from a distance with their pinpoint accuracy and if they miss, keep moving. Ghost patrols will be common so either sneak by or plow throw with a Scorpion or anti-vehicular weapons., you'll need it.

Bu if they have an Energy Sword, it is another ballgame. They will hack, they will slash, they will trust, and Lord have mercy they will dual wield swords. With their stamina and agility, they will be a challenge for even the most seasoned Halo veteran.

Elite Defensive Behavior

Besides using cover, Elites can be expected to use their own allies or your comrades shields. Killing a Grunt held captive is easy. but can you do it to a fellow human? Only time will tell. Either way, they will continue their attack. They may even pick up dead Jackal shields to add to their already impressive personal shields.

Elite Ranks

Regular Ranks

Minor/ Major/Ultra

Specialist Ranks

Stealth/Ranger

Honor Guard

Sangheili Honor Guardsman/Honor Guard Ultra

Special Operations

Spec-Ops/Spec-Ops Officer

Zealots

Field Master


All in all, this is just speculation and how I want Elites to act in Halo: Reach. However, what do you think? Would this bring Elites back to their former glory?




  • 09.15.2009 8:09 PM PDT

oh death was never enemy of ours

i agree, in the books the even the chief had trouble taking them out. i believe that the Sangheli should be brought to their rightful place as the best worst enemy ever

  • 09.15.2009 8:25 PM PDT

The point of war is not to die for your country, but to make the other bastard die for his.- Gen. George S. Patton.

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#1. Engineers have been confirmed for ODST, so they will probably be in halo Reach.

and #2. Go Elites!!!

  • 09.15.2009 8:28 PM PDT

While that would be realy freaking awsome that would be a tad bit overpowered and it would be not as fun. Mabye only a few of these atributes on lower levels however on legendary that would be perfectly reasnoabol.

  • 09.15.2009 8:38 PM PDT
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Posted by: FOHAMMER117
While that would be realy freaking awsome that would be a tad bit overpowered and it would be not as fun. Mabye only a few of these atributes on lower levels however on legendary that would be perfectly reasnoabol.

Oh yeah. On thelower levels you may stand a chance at beating an Elite. But bump it up to Legendary.....you are -blam!-!

  • 09.15.2009 8:42 PM PDT

Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien.
Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar.
tenn' Ambar-metta!

Yesh! Elites are the best challenge in the Halo universe, the Brutes they are just a waste of time.

  • 09.15.2009 9:09 PM PDT

Posted by: Master Megatron
Please remember that Sangheili place more value on their honor than they do on their own lives. Meat shields, I would say, are kind of cowardly, and Sangheili won't use them. Better to die in open combat than to live behind others.


In "Another Day at the Beach" an elite took an ODST as a hostage.

But I doubt the would use a jackal shield.

  • 09.15.2009 10:52 PM PDT
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Elites wouldn't cower, if they had it there way they'll only be by themselves.

  • 09.15.2009 10:58 PM PDT

nathanrennard.com

oh yeah

  • 09.15.2009 11:10 PM PDT