The Covenant. Brute/Jiralhanae. Jiralhanae. The Jiralhanae (Latin, Servus ferox, translated to "wild slave"[3]), known by humans as Brutes, are a species of carnivorous, mammal-like aliens. Originating from the planet Doisac, the Jiralhanae are the most recent addition to the Covenant hegemony. They have a profound hatred of the Sangheili, unmatched by any other feud within the Covenant, fueled by the Jiralhanae's naturally aggressive demeanor and the Sangheili's natural sense of superiority. Exceedingly strong and surpassing the strength of both Spartans and Sangheili, the Jiralhanae place a greater emphasis on brutality than wisdom and are on the whole a savage species. Unggoy/ Grunts/ Cannon foder.
Unggoy. This article does not meet Halopedia's standards. You can help by cleaning this article. "When in doubt, flee. " Elites/ Sangheili. Sangheili. "On the blood of our fathers, on the blood of our sons... We swore to uphold the Covenant! " —Rtas 'Vadumee before the raid on the Threshold gas mine. The Sangheili[5] (Latin Macto cognatus[6], meaning "I glorify my kin") are a saurian[7] species of fierce, proud, strong, agile and intelligent warriors and innovative strategists. Sangheili are named after their home planet, Sanghelios. Known to humans as Elites[8], due to their adeptness and skill in military strategy, the Sangheili formed the military backbone of the Covenant for almost the entirety of its existence. Jakal/ Kig-yar. Kig-Yar. "Jackals may be superior marksmen and they're very sneaky, but that doesn't make them excellent snipers — they’re a little too bloodthirsty for that. " —Anonymous UNSCDF serviceman The Kig-Yar (sometimes rendered as "Kig-yar"; Forerunner designation: Perosus latrunculus, Latin for "hateful bandit";[2] human designation: Covenant secundarium carnivora prœdonis, Latin for "Covenant secondary carnivorous combatant"[3]), are a bird-like saurian species[4] which serve the Covenant as mercenaries and privateers.
There are several distinct races of Kig-Yar; the most common of these races are known to humans as Jackals, while the more heavily-built Skirmishers represent another prominent subtype. In combat, Kig-Yar typically serve as snipers and scouts within the Covenant due to their excellent senses of sight, smell, and hearing. History[edit] The Ark and reseeding[edit] Development of civilization[edit] Shortly afterward, they established colonies on many small asteroids around Chu'ot. Lekgolo/ hunter internals. Hunter/ Mgalekgolo. Mgalekgolo. "They're all scary and angry and they like to smash things... " —Bungie The Mgalekgolo[2] (Ophis congregatio, meaning "serpent union"[3]), is a gestalt of Lekgolo, which are small worm-like creatures that group together to exponentially increase their intelligence, strength, and maneuverability.
Lekgolo. See also Mgalekgolo for more information on Lekgolo assemblages. The Lekgolo[2] (Latin Ophis congregatio, meaning "Assembly of snakes"[3]) are a species of small colonial worm-like creatures that can join together to form purpose specific assemblages, such as Mgalekgolo, commonly referred to by humans as Hunters. Every worm-like creature is an individual eel, about 1.4 meters long, with its own central nervous system. Lekgolo are also able to combine themselves within machinery such as the Scarab and use their combined intelligence to pilot, or control, the vehicle or machinery.[4]
Prophets/ San 'Shyuum. San 'Shyuum. This article does not meet Halopedia's standards. You can help by cleaning this article. "Who would doubt the Prophets? What have they foretold that has not come to pass? " —Prophet of Truth San 'Shyuum (Latin Perfidia vermis[1], meaning "worms of treachery"[3]), also known as Prophets by humans, are a[1] species native to Janjur Qom that, prior to the Great Schism, formerly served as the leadership caste of the Covenant. The contemporary San 'Shyuum civilization developed on a planet rich in artifacts left behind by the Forerunners, whom the Covenant would later revere as their gods.[4] Prophets derive their legitimacy as leaders as well as their colloquial names from this connection.
Buggers/ Yanme'e/ Drones. Huragok/ engineers. Huragok. "A sentient labor-saving device with the ability to self-repair and self-replicate. Good with computers. " —Bungie.net description of Huragok Huragok (Latin Facticius indoles[3], meaning "artificial genius"[5]), known to humans as Engineers,[6] are a race of biomechanical beings that were created by the Forerunners to maintain their technology.[3] These remarkably helpful and docile aliens are exceedingly patient, rarely communicate with other species, and are almost single-mindedly devoted to their work.
They were the only known non-combatant race of the Covenant aside from the San 'Shyuum, though some were rigged to explode like suicide bombers during the Great Schism.[7] Following the Human-Covenant War, most Huragok either mysteriously disappeared or began to aid humanity.[8] Covenant_assolt carrier. Assault_Carrier. Covenant crusier. Unknown covenant ship. Banshee. Seraph fighter. Unknown covenant ship. Covenant ship? Unknown covanant ship. Covanant drop ship 2.