Redeemer

Redeemers are a policing division within the Ministry of Penance, which are charged with investigating all honor-bound transgressions in the Covenant's Sangheili population.

Description
A specialized class of law enforcers, the responsibility of Redeemers begins and ends with upholding all obligations and acts related to the Sangheili concept of honor. As a unit, they primarily act as judges and executioners of their field, personally carrying out sentences against each infringing individual. Their authority supersedes most other policing units, only limited by the administrating bureaucrats of the Ministry of Penance and the higher governors and Councilors. While they do have an extensive understanding of Covenant law and knowledge of religious practices, these are considered secondary concerns to them. Unlike most of their peers, their jurisdiction also extends to operatives in the field; even if they are captured, a Redeemer is expected to track them down and eliminate them for their failure to follow through on their own suicide.

All Covenant fleets and Legions are generally granted a small detachment of roving Redeemers for the purposes of enforcing the basic tenants of honor. They are typically recruited from those in senior constable positions, Ultras, and Special Operations units, which makes them formidable warriors even before they receive their specialized training and education. Because of the belief that they are reclaiming the respect and prestige of wrong-doers, they are highly respected and many follow their duties with a near-fanatical focus. While Redeemers have no option of becoming officers, their experience and knowledge make them valued advisors. Redeemers are expected to harshly punish those who refuse to face judgement for their crimes, although they have shown lenience to those that come forward with their breaches and wish to atone for their crimes.