A hunter is actually a colony of Lekgolo worms that have taken form in armor. Hunters are massive behemoths weighing in at over 10 tons. They have the ability of flight, which allows them to attack their enemies en masse from above. They mainly serve as basic engineers, but can be used for combat in large swarms. A sub-species of Jackal are Skirmishers, which are much faster and much ore agile, along with being more durable. Additionally, they can serve as close-range support, wielding energy shield gauntlets that can withstand a squad of Marines' combined fire for brief periods. This gives them an uncanny aptitude for recon and marksmanship, making them ideal snipers. Standing above 6' tall, these avian-like creatures have razor-sharp senses, far superior than regular humans. It should also be noted, while standing at roughly 5', they are typically stronger than average humans, and when not encumbered by their heavy suits, are quite agile. They supply a decent amount of cannon fodder, while still retaining the ability to use most Covenant weapons effectively. Grunts, the lowest of the hierarchy, reproduce at a high rate. The Covenant are a conglomerate of alien species bound by a strict religious belief in the 'Great Journey.' Each race has their own attributes that give them an edge over the forces from Gears of War.
