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NOTE- I posted this before and got basically no feedback, (one troll), a couple guys told me to post it here so:
*Here it is*
So I need to understand something. Elite Promotions!
Exactly how does an elite enter the "army", and how does he gain rank (do not quote this line!!! 030 )?
Heres what I've picked up, filled in the blanks, and guessed on.
If Elite armys are anything like Earth's a young elite probably enters the army at some age or another, then goes through a "boot camp" of sorts. This is intuition. Reasoning?
The likelyhood of new elites simply given expensive weapons and command over lesser species seems a little far-fetched. Most descriptions of elite minors I've read usually state that they are a low ranked group, but still have considerable skill. So elites probably learn weapon-combat training for some time before given energy shielding, a gun, and grenades.
After training they gain the rank of minor. From their most would think its simply a step up to major. But I think something a bit different. Instead of going up to major, they probably have a choice between two other alterntives: Spec ops and Ranger.
My reasoning for this is if an elite has enough weapon training and experience to become a major, why just go their? If they are responsible (woooah this is getting really, really creepy), and good with stealth tactics and prescicion weapons, wouldnt spec ops be a good choice?
Or rangers, (who seem to lack any kind of leader: Ultra, Zealot, General, ect.) probably have their own course for testing combat skills in zero-gravity situations and using different armor.
After major if showing enough leadership and strength they are promoted to ultra ranks. Although I suppose spec ops ultra (from the original trilogy) may be an alternitive if they were simply spec ops. Ultra's are formidable opponents and often command a major or, (as I saw once), two minors and a major.
The ultras are most likely violent or suspicious of other ultras as you almost never see two ultras fighting together (in halo reach). Ultras also don more powerful energy shielding and armor which leads to the probability that they are well-trusted soldiers.
Wow, about 2,000 words down! If you've read this from beggining I commend you! If not, go back to the top >.>
At ultra rank if you show dignity, strength and a good figure you might have a spot on the honor guard ranks ahead!
They get big thunder sticks (Bow-Chicka-Bow-wow!)
Honor guards need skill (to take out those who know to much...) But they also need to look strong and fierce! Like most real life honor guard systems (minus the fierce. Unless you're British!) (JK)
But if you dont want that, theirs always the next step up:
Zealot.
Zealots are feared, they are strong, and their are few of them. (More honor guards have been seen then Zealots)
Also they need considerable melee weapon skills as they are one of the few ranks entrusted with the ultimate sangheii weapon: The energy sword.
Zealots often command large squads of lesser species, (and occasionally other Zealots and elites) They are fierce but not stupid enough to go alone. (Zealots have been witnessed copperating with other Zealots. And if not they always got other covvy species.)
From their, you have only one way to go. UP! (Unles you are executed... Roflcopters) Oddly, the Sangheili general is deployed more then Zealots, yet have more weapon skills. I have no explanation for that >.> <.<
We simply do not know enough about the general to make a good paragraph about him. You see more of the Field Marshall then them(In cutscenes). They enjoy powerfull weapons and are skilled enough to use an energy sword. Thats all I know.
I dont know much about the councilor's battle skills or influence upon other sangheili but judging from the name and armor they have SOME political influence upon elite culture.
After General, your career is pretty much set (Unless noble six snipes you. Oh well, no one really cares 030 ) But very few go up a rank to FIELD MARSHALL! Their armor is more ornate and somewhat practical (its basically zealot armor trimmed and ornamented yadada...) Only one is seen canonically which implies much influence and skill is required for this rank. They carry big weapons and big swords. Several Zealots help them, showing even more rank and influence. They are THE Sangheili.
~Notice~
The arbiter rank was a title of great honor, but things shifted and it actually became a disgrace to those give it. I simply am to tired to wright about them.
The Sangheili are a mysterious species and it would be a great suprise and delight to see some of their culture in Halo 4.
(although Im pretty sure we wont... >.< )
Post please, corrections and any updates or info I missed are appreciated.
YOU HAVE EYES OF STEEL!
Pilot Ripper out.