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|name=Sangheili Major  
|name=Major
|image=[[File:HReach - Officer Sangheili.png|250px]]
|image=[[File:HReach - Officer Sangheili.png|250px]]
|species=[[Sangheili]]
|species=[[Sangheili]]
|weapons=*[[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Plasma Rifle]]
|weapons=
*[[Needler]]
;[[:Category:Covenant Weapons|Covenant arsenal]]
*[[Covenant Carbine]]
*[[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|Plasma grenade]]
*[[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Plasma rifle]]
*[[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]]
*[[Type-51 Carbine|Covenant carbine]]
*[[Type-31 Rifle|Needle rifle]]
*[[Type-51 Directed Energy Rifle/Improved|Plasma repeater]]
*[[Plasma Launcher]]
*[[Concussion Rifle]]
*[[Concussion Rifle]]
*[[Type-52 Guided Munitions Launcher/Explosive|Plasma Launcher]]
*[[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy sword]]
*[[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Sword]]
|equipment=*[[Sangheili Combat Harness]]
*Any [[Weapon]] given in [[Campaign]]
*[[Sangheili personal energy shield]]
|equipment=
*[[Elite Personal Energy Shield]]
*[[Plasma Grenade]]
*[[Active Camouflage]]
|vehicles=*[[Banshee]]
*[[Ghost (Vehicle)|Ghost]]
*[[Scarab]]
*[[Wraith]]
*[[Shadow]]
|missions=
|missions=
|role=*Pilots
*Ground assault
*Platoon Leader
*Defense
*[[Lance]] Leader
|role=
*Infantry
*[[Lance]] leader
*Starship second-in-command
*[[Ossoona]] (temporary assignment)
*[[Ossoona]] (temporary assignment)
|notable=*[['Kasamee]]
|notable=
*[[Thel 'Lodamee]]
*[['Kasamee]]
*[[Isna 'Nosolee]]
*[[Isna 'Nosolee]]
|affiliation=[[Covenant]], later [[Covenant Separatists]]
|affiliation=[[Covenant Empire|Covenant]], later [[Covenant Separatists]]
}}
}}
{{Quote|Station and Salvation both command a heavy price.|Sangheili Major's mantra.<ref name="Reach">'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref>}}
{{Quote|Station and Salvation both command a heavy price.|Sangheili Major's mantra.<ref name="Reach">'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref>}}
'''Major''', also referred to as '''Officer''',<ref name="Reach"/> is a [[Sangheili]] rank used by the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] and later by the [[Covenant Separatists]]. They are directly superior to [[Sangheili Minor]]s.


The '''Sangheili Major ''', also referred to as '''Sangheili Officer''',<ref name="Reach"/> is a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] and [[Covenant Separatists]] [[Sangheili]] rank.
==Background==
Majors are veteran warriors whose rank is directly above that of [[Sangheili Minor]]s. They command groups of Minors as well as other Covenant races in ground combat situations. Additionally, the Majors also serve as the second-in-command positions aboard Covenant ships.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 189''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''', ''[[Halo: Blood Line Issue 1|Issue 1]]''</ref>


==Rank==
Only Majors can obtain the temporary rank of [[Ossoona]], mainly due to the fact that a more seasoned warrior prefers combat, not stealth, and a Minor is too inexperienced to become an Ossoona.{{fact}}
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Majors are veteran warriors whose rank is medium-low in the Covenant Sangheili rank structure, but are higher ranked than a [[Minor Sangheili]]. Only a Major can obtain the temporary rank of [[Ossoona]], mainly due to the fact that a more seasoned warrior prefers combat, not stealth, and a Minor is too inexperienced to become the Ossoona. They usually command groups of Minors as well as other Covenant races in ground combat situations. In addition to commanding ground forces, Majors may also occupy the role of a "second-master" on a starship,<ref>'''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''', [[Halo: Blood Line Issue 1|Issue 1]]''</ref> effectively acting as the [[Shipmaster]]'s second-in-command.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 189''</ref>
==Physical appearance==
Majors are clad in shades of red [[Sangheili Combat Harness|combat harnesses]], comparable to the red armor of [[Unggoy Major]]s. In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', the color scheme of the harness is simply crimson. This color scheme has been extended to two variable colors in ''Halo 2'', which featured bright-red and crimson, and in ''Halo 3'', which featured metallic crimson and metallic maroon. Like the Minors in ''Combat Evolved'', there are two differently shaped variations of the helmet for the Majors. The Forerunner symbols featured in ''Combat Evolved'' is absent in ''Halo 2'' but is available in ''Halo 3''.


They are physically similar to a [[SPARTAN-II]] super soldier in terms of raw muscular strength. They are far more intuitive and quick-thinking than their subordinates. A single Major is capable enough to survive against an entire squad of [[Marine]]s. To [[Human|Humans]], they would be and are considered [[Lieutenant]]s in the Covenant. The rank of a Major can be compared to that of a [[Brute Ultra]]. On lower difficulties of both ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]'', Majors are rarely seen without a Minor present. However, on the higher difficulty levels ([[Heroic]] and [[Legendary]]), these Sangheili are more numerous than Minors, in order to increase the difficulty of the game.
The color scheme and the designs of the harness underwent some significant changes in ''Halo: Reach''; the color scheme now covers at least three color variables (gold, orange and red). The Major in ''Reach'' now has its own unique armor design to differentiate the Major from other Sangheili ranks; the helmet differs greatly from the design of the Minors and is more decorative and elongated, and the pauldrons are slightly larger and more pronounced at the separated tips.


==Combat==
==Combat==
Enemy Majors (encountered throughout ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and in ''Halo 2'' only when playing as the [[John-117|Master Chief]]) are only found wielding [[Plasma Rifle]]s, [[Needler]]s, and sometimes [[Carbines]]. Majors can sometimes be found duel-wielding Plasma Rifles instead of just wielding one. Oddly, they carry [[Plasma Grenade]]s, but never seem to use them. When the player encounters them as [[Thel 'Vadamee]] they, like all [[Sangheili]] allies, can be made to use any weapon. They can even be made to use the [[Energy Sword]] and will sometimes spawn with them on the levels [[Regret (Level)|Regret]] and [[Delta Halo(level)|Delta Halo]]. This is strange because only the highest ranking Elites are allowed to wield Energy Swords. However, given the circumstances at the time, they may have been allowed to wield them.
Majors are most commonly seen in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' on the [[Heroic]] and [[Legendary]] difficulties. On [[Easy]] and [[Normal]], their presence is very minimal to none. They can be seen leading lances of [[Unggoy]], [[Kig-yar]] and Minors. Equipped with approximately 50% stronger [[energy shielding]] than their lower-ranked counterparts, Majors are competent and forceful warriors capable of overpowering their opponents, namely UNSC Marines and ODSTs although that is not necessarily the case. They are less likely to perform tactical errors when compared to the inferior Sangheili Minors; Majors would seek more cover to provide itself the tactical advantage over their opponents and would fire their weapons with great accuracy and faster rate of fire.
 
Majors have more powerful [[Sangheili Personal Energy Shield|Energy shields]] than their blue-clad Minor subordinates, as fitting with their rank. Their shields are 50% stronger than those of standard Minor, and in ''[[Halo 2]]'' their shield strength is identical to that of the Honor Guard Sangheili, [[Zealot]]s, and Heretic Sangheili Majors. On lower difficulties they can take a maximum of three hits on the body, or a single head-shot from the [[Sniper Rifle]] or [[Beam Rifle]], and, in higher difficulties, they can take up to four body shots and two headshots. On Heroic difficulty their shields can withstand about 30 rounds of [[MA5B Assault Rifle]] or [[M7/Caseless Submachine Gun]] fire, or 7 to 9 [[Plasma Rifle]] bolts, with a handful of additional shots required to deplete their health and kill them.
 
In ''[[Halo 3]]'' when Majors are dropped into battle to aid the [[Master Chief]],and they always wield [[Plasma Rifles]], although the player can always exchange weapons with theirs.
 
==Tactics==
Majors fire in sustained bursts and evasively strafe while shooting. They rarely make tactical mistakes, such as charging directly into a fight, or forgetting to take cover. On higher difficulty settings, it is very dangerous to face a Major, as the quick bursts fired by Majors can deplete shields in a matter of seconds. It's even more dangerous to face a Major duel-wielding Plasma Rifles on higher difficulty settings, as they can easily kill you in a matter of seconds as well.
 
Much like Minors on higher difficulty, they will attempt to lure the player into the open. They do this far more often when they have support from significant threats such as [[Mgalekgolo]], groups of [[Yanme'e]], or [[Kig-yar]] snipers, but almost never attempt it while alone.
 
The same tactics used to kill [[Minor Sangheili|Minors]] can be used against Majors as well. However, their stronger energy shields make them more resilient to damage. For example, in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' on [[Normal]] difficulty, it takes eight headshots from the [[M6D pistol]] to kill a Major, compared to six for a [[Minor]]. Furthermore, the Sniper Rifle takes two [[headshots]] on [[Heroic]] and [[Legendary]] difficulty. However, the "[[Noob Combo]]" is just effective as it is against as any other Sangheili, as the [[Plasma Pistol]]'s charged shot instantly disables any shields regardless of strength.
 
On the Halo 3 level "[[The Covenant (Halo 3 Level)|The Covenant]]", a worthwhile tactic is to give Elite Majors heavier weapons, such as Fuel Rod Cannons, as they will be able to use the weapons more effectively than Minors during the attack on the towers.
 
==Appearance==
Majors are clad in red (specifically crimson or scarlet) armor, comparable to the red armor of [[Unggoy Major]]s. Majors in ''[[Halo 3]]'' are shown wearing one of 2 variable armor colors. Some Majors are seen wearing metallic crimson and others are seen with metallic maroon colored armor, but both have white symbols on the front of their chest armor. In ''Halo 2'', Majors bright orange-red armor. Like Minors, the symbols in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' had [[Forerunner]] letters, while in ''Halo 3'' they glow a greenish color.


In ''Halo: Reach'', the Sangheili Majors' (Now called Officers) combat harness is slightly different from the standard combat harness. The shoulders are slightly larger and more pointed at the separated tips. The helmet is more decorative, elongated and has an extra straight piece running the length of the helmet. Their armor's color is a pattern of gold, orange and red.
Like the Minors, Majors usually wield [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|plasma rifles]], occasionally [[dual wielding]] them. In some scenarios, Majors would wield [[Type-51 Carbine|Carbines]] and [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needlers]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Majors are one of only 5 Sangheili ranks shown alive in ''Halo 3'' gameplay, the others being Elite Minors, the Arbiter Thel 'Vadam, the Fleet Master Rtas 'Vadum, and SpecOps Elites.
*As seen in an early trailer for ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', Sangheili Majors were originally supposed to wield a [[Sangheili point defense gauntlet|point defense gauntlet]]s.
*On the level "The Covenant" if the Thunderstorm skull is activated almost all the elites at the third tower will be Majors instead of one or two Majors lead 4-7 Minor Elites
*The Majors' combat harness, referred to as the Sangheili Officer Harness, is available as a Sangheili [[Armor Permutations (Halo: Reach)|armor permutation]] in [[multiplayer]] as a reward for buying the [[Halo: Reach Limited Edition|''Halo: Reach'' Limited]] or [[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition|Legendary]] editions.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=intel&cid=25875 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Intel - Pre-Order'']</ref>
*In ''[[Halo 2]]'' level [[Cairo Station]] at the last chapter, "Return To Sender" on [[Heroic]] difficulty, you can see a Major dual wielding a [[Plasma Rifle]] and a [[Needler]], after you kill all the Sangheili except the Major that is dual wielding, throw a [[Plasma Grenade]] at him. Sometimes if you do this, he will drop his [[Needler]] and go into the stance of holding an [[Energy Sword]]. You can also see his hand looks like he is wielding an [[Energy Sword]]. This is odd because the Major acts like he is wielding a sword, but you can't see it, and he is still wielding the [[Plasma Rifle]].
*It is a common mistake by fans that the full name for this rank is "Major Domo". This was brought on from ''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx'', which makes a reference to a "Majordomo Sangheili".<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 349''</ref> "[[Wikipedia:Majordomo|Majordomo]]" is a real-world term for the head of a family in an aristocracy. It is confirmed that the title and the rank are separate, as it is mentioned on the next page that Sangheili of the military rank are known as 'Majors'.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 350''</ref> Based on this, 'majordomo' could be considered an analogue for the Sangheili title of [[Kaidon]].  
*In rare cases on hard difficulties, the Elite Major will draw an Energy Sword as a last resort.
*As seen in a ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' original 2000 teaser trailer , the Majors were originally supposed to have a wrist shield similar to that of a Kig-yar's but with a peculiar diamond pattern.
*Majors appear in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', although they are all dead.
*Majors' [[Sangheili Combat Harness|Combat Harness]], referred to as the Sangheili Officer Harness, is available as a Sangheili [[Armor Permutations|armor permutation]] in [[multiplayer]] as a reward for buying the [[Halo: Reach Limited Edition|''Halo: Reach'' Limited]] or [[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition|Legendary]] editions.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=intel&cid=25875 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Intel - Pre-Order'']</ref>
* The Officer Harness in Halo: Reach is unique among the Elite harnesses as it has no mandible guards.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="150" captionalign="left">
<gallery>
Elite major ce.jpg|An Elite major in Halo:Combat Evolved
File:HCE - Majors.png|A group of Sangheili Majors and Unggoy Majors in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''
File:MajorElite3.jpg|A Major in [[New Mombasa]].
File:MajorElite3.jpg|A Major in ''Halo 2''.
File:Sangheili Major 01.png|A Major in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:Sangheili Major 01.png|A Major in ''Halo 3''.
File:1210061962 5055870full 2.jpg|An Elite Major on [[Installation 00]].
File:Major Elite Variations.jpg|This image shows the color differentiation of the Major harness.
File:Major Elite Variations.jpg|This image shows the color differentiation of the Major Elites armor.
File:Halo Reach - Sangheili Officer.png|The Sangheili Officer armor permutation available with the purchase of the [[Halo: Reach Limited Edition|Limited]] and [[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition|Legendary]] editions of ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:1210794836 20338127-Medium1.jpg|A group of Sangheili lead by a Major on the level [[The Covenant (Level)|The Covenant]].
File:Reach E310 Campaign06.jpg|Two [[UNSC Army|Army troopers]] firing upon an Officer as it is being assassinated by [[SPARTAN-B312]].
File:Reach E310 Campaign06.jpg|Two [[UNSC Army|Army troopers]] firing upon an Officer as it is being assassinated by [[SPARTAN-B312]].
File:Halo Reach Sangheili.png|A ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' pre-alpha image of a white Major.
File:ReachConcept EliteOfficer.png|Concept art of a Sangheili Major in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:ReachConcept EliteOfficer.png|Concept art of a Sangheili Major in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Halo Reach - Sangheili Officer.png|The Sangheili Officer armor permutation available with the purchase of the [[Halo: Reach Limited Edition|Limited]] and [[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition|Legendary]] editions of ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:ReachConcept-Elite_Major.png|Another concept of a Major in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Sangheili Major.jpg|A Sangheili Major in combat.
Reach 6812624 Medium.jpg|A Major wielding a Sniper Rifle in Halo: Reach
leet.png|[[McFarlane]]'s Elite officer (major) toy
File:250px-ReachConcept-Elite_Major.png|Another concept art of ta Major Domo's harness.
images-1.jpg|Close up of the sangheil officer!
bring-it-down-960.jpg|Two sangheili majors fighting off a [[Mgalekgolo]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
{{Appearances|Halo: Combat Evolved|Halo 2|Halo 3|Halo 3: ODST|Halo: Reach|Halo: The Flood|Halo: Ghosts of Onyx|Halo: The Cole Protocol|Halo Legends}}
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*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
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*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
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==Sources==
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"Station and Salvation both command a heavy price."
— Sangheili Major's mantra.[1]

Major, also referred to as Officer,[1] is a Sangheili rank used by the Covenant and later by the Covenant Separatists. They are directly superior to Sangheili Minors.

Background

Majors are veteran warriors whose rank is directly above that of Sangheili Minors. They command groups of Minors as well as other Covenant races in ground combat situations. Additionally, the Majors also serve as the second-in-command positions aboard Covenant ships.[2][3]

Only Majors can obtain the temporary rank of Ossoona, mainly due to the fact that a more seasoned warrior prefers combat, not stealth, and a Minor is too inexperienced to become an Ossoona.Template:Fact

Physical appearance

Majors are clad in shades of red combat harnesses, comparable to the red armor of Unggoy Majors. In Halo: Combat Evolved, the color scheme of the harness is simply crimson. This color scheme has been extended to two variable colors in Halo 2, which featured bright-red and crimson, and in Halo 3, which featured metallic crimson and metallic maroon. Like the Minors in Combat Evolved, there are two differently shaped variations of the helmet for the Majors. The Forerunner symbols featured in Combat Evolved is absent in Halo 2 but is available in Halo 3.

The color scheme and the designs of the harness underwent some significant changes in Halo: Reach; the color scheme now covers at least three color variables (gold, orange and red). The Major in Reach now has its own unique armor design to differentiate the Major from other Sangheili ranks; the helmet differs greatly from the design of the Minors and is more decorative and elongated, and the pauldrons are slightly larger and more pronounced at the separated tips.

Combat

Majors are most commonly seen in Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2 and Halo: Reach on the Heroic and Legendary difficulties. On Easy and Normal, their presence is very minimal to none. They can be seen leading lances of Unggoy, Kig-yar and Minors. Equipped with approximately 50% stronger energy shielding than their lower-ranked counterparts, Majors are competent and forceful warriors capable of overpowering their opponents, namely UNSC Marines and ODSTs although that is not necessarily the case. They are less likely to perform tactical errors when compared to the inferior Sangheili Minors; Majors would seek more cover to provide itself the tactical advantage over their opponents and would fire their weapons with great accuracy and faster rate of fire.

Like the Minors, Majors usually wield plasma rifles, occasionally dual wielding them. In some scenarios, Majors would wield Carbines and Needlers.

Trivia

  • As seen in an early trailer for Halo: Combat Evolved, Sangheili Majors were originally supposed to wield a point defense gauntlets.
  • The Majors' combat harness, referred to as the Sangheili Officer Harness, is available as a Sangheili armor permutation in multiplayer as a reward for buying the Halo: Reach Limited or Legendary editions.[4]
  • It is a common mistake by fans that the full name for this rank is "Major Domo". This was brought on from Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, which makes a reference to a "Majordomo Sangheili".[5] "Majordomo" is a real-world term for the head of a family in an aristocracy. It is confirmed that the title and the rank are separate, as it is mentioned on the next page that Sangheili of the military rank are known as 'Majors'.[6] Based on this, 'majordomo' could be considered an analogue for the Sangheili title of Kaidon.

Gallery

  • A group of Sangheili Majors and Unggoy Majors in Halo: Combat Evolved

    A group of Sangheili Majors and Unggoy Majors in Halo: Combat Evolved

  • A Major in Halo 2.

    A Major in Halo 2.

  • A Major in Halo 3.

    A Major in Halo 3.

  • This image shows the color differentiation of the Major harness.

    This image shows the color differentiation of the Major harness.

  • The Sangheili Officer armor permutation available with the purchase of the Limited and Legendary editions of Halo: Reach.

    The Sangheili Officer armor permutation available with the purchase of the Limited and Legendary editions of Halo: Reach.

  • Two Army troopers firing upon an Officer as it is being assassinated by SPARTAN-B312.

    Two Army troopers firing upon an Officer as it is being assassinated by SPARTAN-B312.

  • A Halo: Reach pre-alpha image of a white Major.

    A Halo: Reach pre-alpha image of a white Major.

  • ReachConcept EliteOfficer.png

    Concept art of a Sangheili Major in Halo: Reach.

  • ReachConcept-Elite Major.png

    Another concept of a Major in Halo: Reach.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo: Reach
  2. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 189
  3. ^ Halo: Blood Line, Issue 1
  4. ^ Bungie.net: Halo: Reach Intel - Pre-Order
  5. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 349
  6. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 350

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