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The Covenant

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The Covenant is a group of Alien Species who are bent destroying the human race. Little is known about the species other than that they are governed by a Triumvirate of 3 Prophets who are one of the allied species.

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Grunt
Covenant Name: Unggoy
 
This is species is basically the cannon fodder of the covenant. They are usually found in a large group with an Elite Commander. When their commander is dead they tend to run away. They are usually armed with a plasma pistol or a needler but some have been seen using Portable Fuel Rod Guns.They do not breathe oxygen as we do but rather a methane gas which they get through their SCUBA-Like attachment on their back's.

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Elite
Covenant Name: Sangheili
 
The Elites are the main force of the covenant. Their skills rank from Minor to Captain to Honor Guard. Their prowess on the battlefield is usually indicated the color of their armor. The Color Ranges from Dark Blue to Pure Gold Depending the amount of humans they have killed on the battlefield. The also appear to serve in the covenant council and are usually seen commanding a group of lesser covenant speices into battle. They usually carry Plasma Rifles and Carbines but higher ranks are usually seen carrying an Energy sword.

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Hunters
Covenant Name: Lekgolo
 
A Hunter is a Symbiotic Creature made up of hundreds of tiny worm-like organisms. They are protected by a near impenetrable Armor while sporting a Fuel Rod Gun integrated into the armor. They are usually found in pairs and will charge into battle, enraged, when their partner is killed.

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Jackals
Covenant Name: Kig-Yar
 
The Jackals are the stealth killers of the Covenant. They have agile bodies that allow them to move around quickly and usually have an Energy sheild which deflects all Human Weapon-Based Projectiles while absorbing plasma weaponry to a point where the shield disintegrates. While carrying the shield they also have a plasma pistol or rifle with them while some without a shield carry a Particle Beam Rifle.

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Engineers
Covenant Name: Huragok
The Engineers are known for their prowess in mechanical abilities. They have tentacles that extend from their body and can split into many fine cilia with which they can manipulate machinery to the highest degree. They appear to be Pacifistic in nature and are only interested in machines.

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Brutes
Covenant Name:Jiralhanae
 
The brutes are Gorilla-Like Race with a tribe mentality. The leaders have a whiter fur and the lower races (As Seen with tartarus) and usually carry around higher grade weapons (Like The Brute Plasma Rifle or the Brute Shot). Recent information tells us of unrest between the Elites and the Brutes.

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Prophets
Covenant Name: Prophet
 
The Prophets are the masterminds behind the covenant. All aspects of covenant life are ruled by low and high-ranking Prophets. The Three main prophets Turth, Mercy, and Regret are a part the Triumvirate and the Lower ranking ones controlled the other, more specific, aspects of covenant life like the culture and society.

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Drone
Covenant Name: Yanme'e
 
The Drones are a small race with wings. They are agile creatures and from what we have seen to seem to fight in Atmospheres like earth. The seem akin to Long-range combat but will fight in short range combat if the need arises.

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