The Direct Combat Operations, better known as the Zealots, is one of the most feared and respected Sangheili special forces units, being selected from the greatest warriors the Republic has to offer. The Zealots existed since the dawn of the Covenant, being a inner circle of warriors selected to serve the Prophets directly. The Zealots preform the most dangerous missions, usually at express order of the Prophets, and usually in protection of them, or the Covenant, and often preformed vital recovery missions, searching for Forerunner artefacts. With the dissolution of the Covenant, some Zealots chose to end their own life, but others refused to give up so easily. When they were lost, without purpose, the Arbiter gave them one, helping him to unite the warring factions on Sanghelios. Since t