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|image=[[File:JackalMinor.png|300px]]<!-- The Halo 4 redesign of the Jackals has been canonically established as a rarer subtype of the species, as opposed to an anatomical retcon; thus, the introductory image uses the more consistently-depicted and common variety of Jackal seen in most earlier media. --> | |image=[[File:JackalMinor.png|300px]]<!-- The Halo 4 redesign of the Jackals has been canonically established as a rarer subtype of the species, as opposed to an anatomical retcon; thus, the introductory image uses the more consistently-depicted and common variety of Jackal seen in most earlier media. --> | ||
|homeworld=[[Eayn]] | |homeworld=[[Eayn]] | ||
|height={{Convert|6.2|ft|cm}} - | |height={{Convert|6.2|ft|cm}} - 6.8 feet (203 cm)<ref name="EVG">'''''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''''': ''page 100''</ref> | ||
|weight={{Convert|195|lb|kg}} - {{Convert|206|lb|kg}}<ref name=" | |weight={{Convert|195|lb|kg}} - {{Convert|206|lb|kg}}<ref name="EVG"/> | ||
|distinctions=Sinewy and slender; avian features, beaked head with teeth, clawed hands and feet. | |distinctions=Sinewy and slender; avian features, beaked head with teeth, clawed hands and feet. | ||
*Varies widely depending on subspecies. | *Varies widely depending on subspecies. | ||
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==Military structure== | ==Military structure== | ||
===Ranks within the Covenant=== | ===Ranks within the Covenant=== | ||
In the original [[Covenant]], Kig-Yar were divided into several different ranks. The rank of [[Kig-Yar Minor|Minor]] is the lowest field rank a Kig-Yar can attain. They are armed with standard-strength, light blue [[Kig-Yar Point Defense Gauntlet|point defense gauntlets]] and small arms such as the [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]] or [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|needler]].<ref name="e146-7">'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''pages 146-147''</ref> After gaining a sufficient amount of experience, Kig-Yar can be promoted to the rank of [[Kig-Yar Major|Major]]. Majors are more experienced than Minors and are issued stronger point-defense gauntlets that emit a violet, red or orange-colored shield and carry heavier weaponry.<ref | In the original [[Covenant]], Kig-Yar were divided into several different ranks. The rank of [[Kig-Yar Minor|Minor]] is the lowest field rank a Kig-Yar can attain. They are armed with standard-strength, light blue [[Kig-Yar Point Defense Gauntlet|point defense gauntlets]] and small arms such as the [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]] or [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|needler]].<ref name="e146-7">'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''pages 146-147''</ref> After gaining a sufficient amount of experience, Kig-Yar can be promoted to the rank of [[Kig-Yar Major|Major]]. Majors are more experienced than Minors and are issued stronger point-defense gauntlets that emit a violet, red or orange-colored shield and carry heavier weaponry.<ref name="EVG"/> | ||
Several specialist ranks exist of the Kig-Yar. The Kig-Yar rank of [[Kig-Yar Sniper|Sniper]] comprises the Covenant's foremost long-range combatants. They are known to carry weapons such as [[Type-31 Rifle|needle rifles]] and [[Type-50 Sniper Rifle System|beam rifles]], but do not use point-defense gauntlets as to better wield their weapon.<ref name="e146-7"/> [[Kig-Yar Ranger]]s are apart of the Covenant's [[Special Warfare Group]] division, [[Fleet Security]] and are trained for zero-G [[Extra-vehicular activity|EVA]] combat, and are equipped with [[vacuum suit]]s and magnetic boots.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref> | Several specialist ranks exist of the Kig-Yar. The Kig-Yar rank of [[Kig-Yar Sniper|Sniper]] comprises the Covenant's foremost long-range combatants. They are known to carry weapons such as [[Type-31 Rifle|needle rifles]] and [[Type-50 Sniper Rifle System|beam rifles]], but do not use point-defense gauntlets as to better wield their weapon.<ref name="e146-7"/> [[Kig-Yar Ranger]]s are apart of the Covenant's [[Special Warfare Group]] division, [[Fleet Security]] and are trained for zero-G [[Extra-vehicular activity|EVA]] combat, and are equipped with [[vacuum suit]]s and magnetic boots.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref> | ||
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====Zealot==== | ====Zealot==== | ||
[[Kig-Yar Zealot]] is one of the highest ranks obtainable by the Kig-Yar in the military.<ref | [[Kig-Yar Zealot]] is one of the highest ranks obtainable by the Kig-Yar in the military.<ref name="EVG"/> | ||
====Prison guard==== | ====Prison guard==== | ||