"Lone Wolf"

Grunts: Grunts will attack like cannon fodder; they may be accompanied by Brutes or Elites. Jackals: They usually act as snipers or use their energy shields on the front line, wielding needle guns and launching piercing crystals that explode after a few seconds. Elites: There are several variants, but the most common carry a plasma rifle; the most dangerous Elites will carry an energy sword. Brutes: They attack in coordinated groups, always five at a time, four with machine guns and one with a gravity hammer. Hunters: They attack in pairs; if you're too far away, they shoot you with their cannons; if you're too close, they hit and ram you; if you attack, they take cover. If they are not in combat, they will have all kinds of conversations. They usually attack together, in waves, but once they detect you, you'll be facing one of the largest armies alone...

A barren, devastated wasteland filled with corpses, both enemies and allies.

There are several structures you can take cover in, zero supplies, and no support on the way.

The air burns with the loss of the planet, but you've managed to get this far, continue or die, there's no other option...

Good luck

Type: Saurian Home Planet: Sanghelios Average Height: From 2.23 to 2.59m Average Weight: 139 to 178 kg Diet: Omnivorous Language: Sangheili Technological Level: Level 2 Threat Level: High The Sangheili, called Elites by humans, are a vigorous and muscular saurian species that once led the Covenant military. Their culture emphasizes martial virtues, producing disciplined and skilled warriors. After the Great Schism, the Sangheili have splintered into various rival factions. The Sangheili are bipedal saurians with tall, muscular bodies. Their bodies are completely covered in scales, with elongated heads and four jaws filled with sharp teeth. The Sangheili can open their jaws but tend to keep them closed, especially when communicating. They have long, muscular arms that end in zygodactyl hands (two fingers forward and two backward) with long but dexterous fingers (two thumbs and two index fingers). Their legs are digitigrade (walking only on their toes) and well-adapted for running long distances. The jaws of adult Sangheili can be found in different shapes, sizes, and dexterity ranges and are as distinctive as a fingerprint. Female Sangheili give birth to their young by laying eggs, a process perfected by incubating and hatching their young inside nesting tanks. Young Sangheili have protective scales around their necks, believed to be vestigial from when infants were carried by the neck. The color of their scales (shades of brown, gray, and black), the structure of their jaws, and the number of teeth vary among population groups, evidence of significant genetic drift between colonies over their thousands of years as an interstellar civilization.

Sangheili culture is driven by honor, nobility, and power. For centuries, it was largely unified under the banner of a shared belief in the divinity of the Forerunners, a facet that allowed them to serve in the Covenant without religious disruption. United by a single language and uniform social customs that have changed little over the centuries, the Sangheili have maintained a profound stability as a species, though their warlike tendencies often erupt into tense and heated disputes that can only be settled through combat. This robust simplicity belies their sharp intellect and innate ingenuity, which was heavily influenced by the enduring transmission of ancient wisdom and lore through sagas inscribed on the walls of their keep. The Sangheili are physically powerful and are bred for their strength and ferocity. Raised from childhood to be warriors, other social roles are treated as secondary activities or even pastimes. Even the humblest citizen is proficient in most weapons and hand-to-hand combat. An interesting example of this martial focus is that only aristocrats are allowed to wield swords, and those who do are no longer eligible for marriage; however, they can reproduce with any female they choose, or otherwise, to ensure the successful transmission of the "swordsman" genes. The Sangheili show respect and admiration for admirable warriors, regardless of whether they are allies or not. However, they do not usually show this respect to their adversaries. They also have great respect for veterans, who often become their leaders. Their history is generally based on victorious battles and how they welcome their enemies to join their forces, provided they have fought honorably. Experts in hand-to-hand combat and top marksmen

Type: Semi-Ursine Home Planet: Doisac Average Height: From 2.59 to 2.80 m Average Weight: 500 to 680 KG Diet: Omnivorous Technological Level: Level 4 Threat Level: Very High They are skilled with many weapons, aggressive, strong, and prefer melee weapons. The Jiralhanae, also known to humans as Brutes, are a pseudo-ursine species that joined the Covenant shortly before the war against humanity. Their natural aggression and highly hierarchical society made them well-suited as shock infantry for the Covenant, and useful pawns of the Prophet of Truth. The Jiralhanae are a large, muscular, pseudo-ursine species predisposed to savage behavior. Their home planet, Doisac, produced numerous predators throughout their evolutionary history, fostering a challenging yet diverse environment that forced them to evolve from fur-covered, arboreal savages into an aggressive, pack-hunting species. Jiralhanae are incredibly strong and fast, and possess highly sensitive olfactory glands, enabling them to hunt prey even in unfamiliar environments. [2] The way a Jiralhanae grooms itself provides information about the formation of its skeet, large groups within its species that adopt common cultural distinctions. Standing about 3 meters tall, Jiralhanae are an aggressive species of bipedal mammal. They are completely covered in brown or black fur that lightens with age. Beneath their fur lies a tough, gray skin, similar in texture to that of an African black rhinoceros. They have three fingers and an opposable thumb on each hand, and large, cloven-toed feet. Their sense of smell is exceptional, though their sight and hearing are similar to those of humans. Jiralhanae are omnivorous, but their teeth and high caloric requirements suggest a predominantly carnivorous diet.

The Jiralhanae culture is defined by the survival of the fittest, and a bitter sense of competition runs through everything they do. They wear tough armor, carry kinetic and plasma ammunition weapons; high-ranking officers wear armor and energy shields, along with their devastating gravity hammers.

Type: Worms Home Planet: Te Lekgolo are a species of small creatures that form colonies to create Mgalekgolos. Lekgolo are also capable of combining within machines like the Scarab, using Lekgolo intelligence to pilot it.

Type: Worm/Humanoid Average Height: Between 3,687 and 3,734 meters Average Weight: Between 4,536 and 4,990 kg Threat Level: High The Mgalekgolo, better known as Hunters to humans, are a unique brood of small creatures known as Lekgolo. These orange, worm-like creatures group together to exponentially increase their intelligence, strength, and maneuverability. After the Great Schism, the species split, with some aligning themselves with the Espadas of Sanghelios and others with the Covenant. They always travel in pairs of "bonded siblings." Hunters typically travel in pairs and are fearsome adversaries due to their incredible destructive power, tremendous physical strength, and great resistance to injury. They stand 3.8 meters tall and weigh 4,800 kg, though in combat they shrink to approximately 2.4 meters. They fight with fuel cannons integrated directly into their armor, as well as a massive, impenetrable metal shield made of an unknown alloy, which they sometimes use as a weapon in close combat. Their metallic blue armor is nearly impenetrable. They appear to be composed of several organisms held in a symbiotic relationship by their armor, creating a heavy, bipedal creature. They originate from the planet Te. If one of the pair dies, the other Hunter will rush at you, striking you repeatedly. If you get behind them, you will be killed by the spikes on their backs.

Type: Saurian Home Planet: Eayn Average Height: From 1.9 to 2.03m Average Weight: 88 to 93 kg Diet: Omnivorous Technological Level: Level 4 Threat Level: Medium The Kig-Yar, known to humans as Jackals, are a Saurian species that served in the Covenant. Native to Eayn, a satellite orbiting the planet Chu'ot, they are driven by the acquisition of wealth. Whether the lanky Jackal or the muscular Skirmisher, they are all cunning thieves and contractors with little loyalty to anyone but themselves. They are incredible snipers The Kig-Yar are a highly evolved saurian species with distinct avian attributes and swift, agile bodies designed for tracking prey. Kig-Yar have strong legs with three toes on each foot and can reach speeds of 72 km/h in open areas, thanks to their lightweight bone structure and powerful musculature. Their torso is slender, with low shoulders and long, thin arms ending in three-fingered hands, easily capable of wielding tools, machinery, and weapons. The Kig-Yar's center of gravity is close to the ground, allowing them to make rapid changes of direction, aided by three large claws on both hands and feet. Their blood is a bright violet color. Females of the species lack the spinal plumage of the males, replacing it with calloused surfaces on their forearms and the underside of their heads. Aside from obvious differences in reproductive organs, males and females are physically identical, with no disparity in size or mass distribution. Historically, greed may well be the only constant in Kig-Yar culture. In Eayn's past, rampant piracy and raiding fueled violent disputes and occasionally large-scale conflicts, such as the Czaalo Wars. The Kig-Yar were eventually able to emerge with a comprehensive peace agreement.

Type: Xenoarthropod Home Planet: Balaho Average Height: From 1.384 to 1.67 m Average Weight: 112.6 to 118 kg Technological Level: Level 6 Threat Level: Low The Unggoy, also known as Grunts, were used by the Covenant as infantry soldiers and laborers. Unggoy are not aggressive by nature, but centuries of oppression and servitude mean that many are still in the service of warlords of various kinds. Unggoy are stocky, bipedal xenoarthropods that possibly evolved from small amphibious primates in the methane-rich waters of Balaho. Their compact bodies are reminiscent of crustaceans, despite being vertebrates. Unlike many bipeds, Unggoy's hind legs are quite short, designed more for climbing and crawling over rocky terrain than for upright walking. Their disproportionately long arms are excellent for grasping and climbing, but often prevent them from moving through narrow passages or manipulating small, delicate objects. To deter Balaho's voracious predators, large portions of their backs, arms, and legs are covered in a rigid, spine-lined exoskeleton, though the extent of this covering varies by species. The Unggoy have glowing blue blood with bioluminescence attributed to their methane-based respiratory system. They have elongated, bony skulls with small eyes and mouths with a single row of teeth. Often considered a dim-witted and unintelligent species, such claims were fabrications by Covenant leaders to relegate the Unggoy to menial jobs and cannon fodder roles. The reality is that many Unggoy have proven to be remarkably intelligent, knowledgeable, and resourceful. Their respiratory system requires methane, and Unggoy will suffocate in conditions comfortable for most other species, forcing them to use specialized respirators and temperature regulators.

By nature, the Unggoy are sociable and jovial creatures with strong family bonds. When not under military or familial supervision, they enjoy sleeping, eating, telling stories, and playing, more or less in that order. They also enjoy infusions of narcotics into their methane-filled atmosphere, which the Covenant provided in large quantities to bolster their resolve in combat. Much of the Unggoy's native culture was overwritten during the early years of their Covenant indoctrination. With simplistic, adaptable language and a lack of true religious convictions, their species was both obedient and malleable. His strongest attack is to grab two plasma grenades and run like a kamikaze Their methane tanks can also explode; they are usually cannon fodder, but they can carry weapons such as plasma missile launchers. They tend to make sudden comments and easily run away.