Editing Jiralhanae

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{{Center|This article is about the species. For the music track, see [[Brutes (music)]].}}
{{Species infobox
|name=Jiralhanae
|image=[[File:H2A Jiralhanae.png|250px]]
|latin=''Servus ferox''
|classification=Pseudo-ursine mammal
|subspecies=
|diet=Omnivorous{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=210}}
|height={{Convert|259|cm|ftin|sp=us}}—{{Convert|280|cm|ftin|sp=us}}{{Ref/Game|Id=BES|H3|Bestiarum|Page on the Jiralhanae}}{{Ref/Site|Id=wp jiralhanae|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/jiralhanae|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe|Page=Jiralhanae|D=1|M=11|Y=2021}}
|weight={{Convert|1125|lb|kg}}–{{Convert|1500|lb|kg}}{{Ref/Reuse|wp jiralhanae}}
|distinctions=Simioid physiology; thick, shaggy fur; prominent fangs
|lifespan=
|homeworld=[[Doisac]]
|techlevel=Native [[Technological Achievement Tiers#Tier 4: Space Age|Tier 4]]/Adopted [[Technological Achievement Tiers#Tier 2: Interstellar|Tier 2]]{{Ref/Reuse|BES}}
|notable-person=*[[Atriox]]
*[[Avitus]]
*[[Castor]]
*[[Cethegus]]
*[[Decimus]]
*[[Escharum]]
*[[Lydus]]
*[[Maccabeus]]
*[[Parabum]]
*[[Rukt]]
*[[Tartarus]]

|othernames=*Brutes
*Apes/Gorillas/Monkeys
*Baby Kongs/BKs {{c|[[Phonetic Alphabet|phonetic]]: Bravo Kilos}}
*Bobos{{Ref/Book|Book=Conversations from the Universe|Section=343 Guilty Spark's Guide|Quote=Brute [ape, bobo] Jiralhanae}}
*Jir'a'ul {{c|by Sangheili: a play on the word Jiralhanae and the Sangheili word for a lump of wood: '''a'ul'''}}
|languages=
}}
{{Quote|They are beasts, in essence and action.|The [[Minister of Discovery]] remarking on the savage nature of the Jiralhanae.{{Ref/Anthology|Evo|Story=Wages of Sin}}}}

The '''Jiralhanae''' ('''Servus ferox''' in Latin taxonomy, translated to "wild slave"{{Ref/Site|URL=http://forums.bungie.org/halo/archive29.pl?read=865756|Site=halo.bungie.org|Page=Bestiarum Latin names translated|D=9|M=9|Y=2025}}), known by [[human]]s as '''Brutes''', are a mostly carnivorous [[Sentience|sapient]] species of pseudo-ursine mammals.{{Ref/Reuse|BES}}{{Ref/Reuse|wp jiralhanae}} Originating from the planet [[Doisac]], the Jiralhanae were the final addition to the [[Covenant]] hegemony. The Jiralhanae typically have a profound hatred of the [[Sangheili]],{{Ref/Book|Id=ENC142|Enc11|Page=142}}{{Ref/Book|Book=Conversations from the Universe|Section=Grunt Conversation|Quote=And you have ears, you've heard the disrespect the Jiralhanae show the Sangheili. They hate each other. The Sangheili have lived too long under the shelter of the Covenant as the strongest of us. The Jiralhanae come stomping along and suddenly it's not so simple as it was.}} unmatched by any other feud within the Covenant.{{Ref/Novel|Id=GoO22|GoO|Chapter=22|Quote=In the confusion caused by the departing Prophets, the Sangheili's ancient feud with the Jiralhanae had escalated into xenocide.}} This rivalry was fueled by the Jiralhanae's naturally aggressive and dominating demeanor clashing with the Sangheili's societal sense of superiority over them at the time of the Covenant.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-wars-2-new-character-images-and-details-revea/1100-6442098/?ftag=GSS-05-10aaa0b|Site=Gamestop|Page=Halo Wars 2: New Character Images and Details Revealed|Quote=Decimus still harbors some resentment against the Elites under Atriox's banner due to how Elites treated the Brutes during the time of the Covenant|D=17|M=11|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Gamestop|URL=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-wars-2-new-character-images-and-details-revea/1100-6442098/?ftag=GSS-05-10aaa0b|Site=Gamestop|Page=Halo Wars 2: New Character Images and Details Revealed|Quote=This arrangement was deeply unpleasant for the Shipmaster, especially since Elites were used to lording over the Brutes during the time of the Covenant…|D=17|M=11|Y=2021}} 

Immensely strong (surpassing the strength of both Sangheili and [[Spartan-II]]s), Jiralhanae typically place a greater emphasis on brutality than wisdom; they are considered to be a savage species on the whole. Preferring this potential for blind obedience, the [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]] began plans to replace the Sangheili with Jiralhanae, slowly placing the latter in higher positions and giving them greater allowances than Sangheili troops would receive.{{Ref/Reuse|changeguard}} Finally, on Truth's orders, the Jiralhanae began a purge of [[Sangheili Councilor|Sangheili High Councilors]] and commanders throughout Covenant space, sparking a cataclysmic civil war known as the [[Great Schism]] that led to the [[Battle of the Citadel|dissolution of the Covenant]]. This conflict against the Sangheili would [[Sangheili-Jiralhanae war|continue]] well after the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]] and like the Sangheili, the Jiralhanae would fight internally as well.{{Ref/Reuse|ret}}

==History==
===The Ark and reseeding===
[[File:AncientDoisacBrutes.png|300px|thumb|left|Ancient Jiralhanae on Doisac.]]
The Jiralhanae were one of the many species of predators that originated on [[Doisac]], evolving from temperamental, tree-dwelling mammals due to Doisac's challenging and diversifying environment.{{Ref/Reuse|wp jiralhanae}} The Jiralhanae were one of many [[sentience|sentient]] species indexed by the [[Librarian]] for preservation aboard [[Installation 00]]. After the [[Halo Array]] was fired, the Jiralhanae were returned to Doisac to begin rebuilding their culture.{{Ref/Film|Film=Halo Legends|Story=Origins}}

===The Great Immolation===
While commonly regarded as a savage species, Jiralhanae proved intelligent enough to achieve [[Technological Achievement Tiers|Tier 4 status]]. However, their warlike nature inevitably led them into conflict, and eventually the various Jiralhanae [[master-pack]]s — belonging into either of the Jiralhanae's two main social divisions (the [[Rh'tol]] and [[Vheiloth]] skeins) fell into a massive war known as the [[Great Immolation]].{{Ref/Reuse|wp jiralhanae}} This mechanized war of attrition lasted a decade and eventually led to the use of [[nuclear weapon]]s that devastated Doisac.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ch194|Novel=CH|Page=194}} The Great Immolation and the nuclear holocaust that followed nearly led to species self-extinction and caused the collapse of Jiralhanae society; by [[2492]] CE, the species had just rediscovered radio and rocketry.

===The Covenant===
When the Covenant encountered the Jiralhanae circa [[2492]] CE, they fought resulting in several battles. Although some Jiralhanae were quick to join the Covenant, such as those led by [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]] [[Maccabeus]],{{Ref/Novel|Novel=CH|Page=260}} others put up resistance against the invading alien hegemony.{{Ref/Novel|Id=BC15|BC|Chapter=15}} In their primitive state they were quickly defeated and absorbed into the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|ch194}} The Jiralhanae's search for theological meaning led to the species' swift incorporation into the Covenant as they adopted the [[Covenant religion|empire's religion]] and began worshiping the [[Forerunner]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|BC15}}

The Jiralhanae would serve in the [[Covenant military]], deployed as heavy infantry and shock troops. Most of the Jiralhanae roles within the Covenant were only mere extensions of their own clan-based organizational structure, albeit more formalized under the Covenant's rule.{{Ref/Reuse|wp jiralhanae}} The Covenant settled Jiralhanae on worlds rich in resources to guard them from anyone seeking to claim them for themselves. Meanwhile, the Jiralhanae lacked the capability to mine the resources themselves and were not provided the technologies necessary for the process, ensuring that the Prophets had secure control over the resources.{{Ref/Comic|Id=esc1|HE|Issue=1}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CFShocks|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-system-shocks|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - System Shocks|D=30|M=06|Y=2023}}{{Ref/Site|Id=S4Intel|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/infection-intel|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Infinite - Infection Intel|D=16|M=08|Y=2023|LocalArchive=Halo Infinite Story & Intel}} Upon the Jiralhanae's inclusion into the Covenant, a group of [[Sangheili]] commanders went before the Covenant [[High Council]] and claimed that the Jiralhanae's pack mentality would inevitably bring conflict between the two species. Citing the Jiralhanae's natural instincts to fight to the top of any hierarchy, the Sangheili commanders proposed that any peaceful "urges" that the Jiralhanae exhibited should be "aggressively encouraged". The High Council believed that the argument was fair, and began to impose restrictions on the technology the Jiralhanae could access. Although this ruling was meant to curb the enmity between the Sangheili and Jiralhanae, a feud between the two species would continue.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ch199|Novel=CH|Page=199}}

===Human-Covenant War===
{{Quote|The Great Journey has begun, and the Brutes, not the Elites, shall be the Prophets' escort!|[[Tartarus]], to the [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]]{{Ref/Reuse|TGJ}}}}
[[File:H2A Terminals - Murder of the Councilors.jpg|thumb|300px|The massacre of the Sangheili High Councilors initiated the Great Schism.]]
Jiralhanae troops fought in many battles throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]], including the [[First Battle of Harvest|first conflict]] on [[Harvest]] and the [[Fall of Reach|invasion]] of [[Reach]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=contact|CH}}{{Ref/Level|Id=reach|HR|New Alexandria}} While effective combatants, they remained subordinate to the Sangheili, who continued to regard the Jiralhanae with near-universal disdain. Receiving differing opinions and suggestions on how to deal with the threat of [[human]]ity by both [[San'Shyuum]] and Sangheili, the [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]] began pursuing numerous schemes as he sought to replace the Sangheili with the Jiralhanae; Truth considered the latter to be easier to control and more dogmatic. [[Tartarus]], a Jiralhanae who participated in the first contact on Harvest, caught the eye of the [[Hierarch]], who was impressed that the Jiralhanae managed to take control of the entire [[Rh'tol]] skein at a young age. In the final years of the Human-Covenant War Truth had prepared Tartarus for an ascension to military authority.{{Ref/Reuse|wp jiralhanae}}

By the final months of the war the High Prophet of Truth had gathered the personal allegiance of many of the [[San'Shyuum High Councilor|San'Shyuum members]] on the High Council. Recognizing the Jiralhanae's ferocity and unquestioning obedience, the San'Shyuum had decided to promote the Jiralhanae to the top of the Covenant military hierarchy — a position occupied by the Sangheili since the Covenant's inception. The Sangheili were scapegoated for failing to prevent the recent assassination of the [[Prophet of Regret|High Prophet of Regret]] (secretly arranged by Truth), and their previous failure to safeguard [[Installation 04]]; these events were used to justify the decision.{{Ref/Reuse|BC15}} The Jiralhanae became the Hierarchs' chosen protectors, [[Changing of the Guard|replacing]] the [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]] and taking command of the [[Covenant fleet|fleet]]. This event led to some Sangheili Councilors to threaten resignation from the High Council.{{Ref/Level|Id=changeguard|H2|Sacred Icon}} On [[2552#November|November 3, 2552]], Tartarus and the High Prophet of Truth enacted their plans after several decades of preparation. After Tartarus seemingly killed [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadamee]],{{Ref/Level|Id=QZ|H2|Quarantine Zone}} the Chieftain's second-in-command, [[Melchus]], led a massacre on the Sangheili High Councilors and several of the former Honor Guardsmen on [[Installation 05]].{{Ref/Novel|BC|Chapter=16}} These acts began the [[Great Schism]], a civil war that forced the Sangheili out of the Covenant proper, resulting in the fracturing of the Covenant empire. Tartarus attempted to initiate the Great Journey by activating Installation 05 but he was slain by the Arbiter and the [[Fleet of Retribution]],{{Ref/Marketing|Id=LongRoad|Halo Waypoint|The Long Road Home}} who had formed a tentative alliance with the UNSC.{{Ref/Level|Id=TGJ|H2|The Great Journey (level)|The Great Journey}}
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===Post-war===
{{Quote|Vengeance is petty. Vengeance has no reward.|[[Atriox]] responding to [[Resa 'Azavayl|Resa 'Azavayl's]] animosity towards his species.{{Ref/Comic|TFS|Story=Hunting Party}}}}
After the Covenant's [[Battle of Installation 00|disastrous defeat]] at [[Installation 00|the Ark]], Jiralhanae society began to splinter.{{Ref/Reuse|wp jiralhanae}} Many Jiralhanae refused to cease their campaigning against the [[Sangheili]] and the two species remained locked in an [[Sangheili-Jiralhanae war|irregular conflict]] for [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|years to come]]. Some Jiralhanae served [[Tem'Bhetek's faction|Tem'Bhetek and Boru'a'Neem]] in a [[Attack on Rahnelo|genocidal]] [[Ambush at Duraan|plot]] against the Sangheili that was [[Battle of the Prototype Halo installation|ultimately foiled]]. When the [[San'Shyuum flotilla|remaining]] [[San'Shyuum]] retreated into hiding, the Jiralhanae returned to their primitive, savage nature, allowing the Sangheili to gain the upper hand in battle. Some Jiralhanae factions had separated from those loyal to the former Covenant and were waging an internecine war against each other and thus the Brutes, like their Elite counterparts, were fighting in a two-front war.{{Ref/Anthology|Id=ret|Evo|Story=The Return}} This lack of solidarity made the Jiralhanae easier prey for some of the Sangheili commanders who were genocidally hunting them.{{Ref/Anthology|Id=The Return|Evo|Story=[[The Return#Motion Comic|The Return (Motion comic)]]|Quote=This lack of solidarity made them much easier prey. Some of my fellow commanders continue that fight even now.}}{{Ref/Comic|TFS|Story=Hunting Party|Quote=Now we have but one aim… the slaughter of beasts}}

[[File:HTRmc Dead Brutes.png|300px|thumb|left|The Jiralhanae continued to be massacred by Sangheili commanders.]]
On [[Doisac]], conditions worsened as the Jiralhanae [[master-pack]]s and [[Alpha Tribe|tribes]] fought among themselves while the organization imposed on their species by the Covenant fell apart. Additionally, due to the Jiralhanae's lack of advanced technology, they were unable to attain resources or even food for themselves, instead resorting to raids on Sangheili settlements which resulted in the deaths of several Sangheili civilians.{{Ref/Reuse|esc1}} Notably the [[Rh'tol|Rh'tol Jiralhanae]] glorified these raids as power over their oppressors.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Envoy1|Halo: Envoy|Chapter=3|Quote=The Rh'tol skein now gloried in the piracy against the former Covenant. It let them show their true strength to the very face of the Sangheili species that had so poorly treated them. The Vheiloth skein saw such looting and destruction as an unfortunate necessity.}} This, in turn, only served to provoke further violence between the two species.{{Ref/Reuse|esc1}} As the Sangheili-Jiralhanae conflict continued to escalate, one master-pack sought peace. On [[2558#March|March 5, 2558]], the Jiralhanae Chieftain [[Lydus]] and his master-pack the [[Children of Oth Sonin]] were willing to begin peace talks with the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] under the mediation of the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Reuse|esc1}} Lydus, along with several of his [[Jiralhanae Bodyguard|bodyguards]] met with the [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]] and [[Lord Terrence Hood|Lord Hood]] on [[Ealen IV]], however these initial peace talks were foiled by a [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|mercenary group]] attack hired by the [[Insurrectionist]]s known as the [[New Colonial Alliance]].{{Ref/Comic|Id=esc3|HE|Issue=3}}

[[File:Enc22 Doisackening.jpg|200px|thumb|Doisac is destroyed by Guardians.]]
Due to animosity stoked by the [[Great Schism]], the Jiralhanae and Sangheili typically did not work together after the war, at least not as equals.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Envoy3|Halo: Envoy|Chapter=1|Quote=The Covenant had failed, obliterated under the weight of 
many lies; as a result, the Sangheili did not make common cause with Jiralhanae anymore, at least not as equals. No, this was strange.}} A small minority of Jiralhanae had chosen to work under some Sangheili as slave laborers or lesser infantry for reasons unknown. A few Jiralhanae, such as [[Manus]] and the crew of ''[[Piety]]'', remained loyal to their Sangheili superiors during the [[Great Schism|split]] of the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|wp jiralhanae}}{{Ref/Novel|Novel=Gla|Page=225}} A few others served the Sangheili as security guards and servants on [[Sanghelios]]. However, this did not come without conflict. In [[2553#March|March 2553]], Jiralhanae servants in the state of [[Ontom]] launched [[terrorism|insurgent attacks]], which resulted in the death of dozens of Sangheili. Their revolt was quickly quelled by the city militia.{{Ref/Novel|Novel=TTW|Page=22-23}} Some Jiralhanae created or joined Jiralhanae-led [[Covenant remnants|remnant factions]] such as the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]]. In [[2558#September|September 2558]], a Jiralhanae faction led by [[Hekabe]] known as the [[Voice of Maardoth]] formed a brief uneasy alliance with a Sangheili faction led by [[Thars 'Sarov]] during the [[Carrow Conflict]]. However, the Jiralhanae quickly betrayed and attacked them as Hekabe's true intention was to access a [[Sharquoi hive]] and use the creatures to seize ultimate power for himself, these plans were thwarted by the local human militia, [[Gray Team]] and [[Rojka 'Kasaan]].{{Ref/Novel|Env}} The [[Banished]], a mercenary organization that had rebelled against the Covenant in the 2540s, was led by and predominantly composed of Jiralhanae. They began to amass a considerable degree of power in the war's aftermath, invading [[the Ark]] in 2559 and occupying [[Installation 07]] in [[2560]].{{Ref/Level|HW2|A New Enemy}}{{Ref/Reuse|HI}} Jiralhanae clans hidden in corners throughout the [[Orion Arm]] continued to gather strength, intent on resuming the work of the dissolved Covenant.{{Ref/Site|Id=Covenant|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/covenant|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe|Page=Covenant|D=15|M=8|Y=2021}}

While the Sangheili and Jiralhanae continued their genocidal battles through [[2559]],{{Ref/Reuse|The Return}} Doisac had been [[Razing of Oth Sonin|subdued]] by the [[Created]] [[The Reclamation|uprising]]. Several of [[Cortana]]'s [[Guardian]]s were sent to the Jiralhanae homeworld to enforce martial law as she did with all major worlds across the Orion Arm.{{Ref/Game|H5}} [[Atriox]], leader of the Banished, was called to answer to Cortana's rule, to which he defied. This defiance led Cortana to unleash her wrath upon his kind for disobedience and her Created Guardians fired several beams that destroyed the planet. The world of Doisac was no more.{{Ref/Game|Id=HI|HI}} 

The Jiralhanae continued to survive, scattered across the galaxy.{{Ref/Reuse|Covenant}} Lydus and his people fled to an abandoned human colony with some allegedly still lurking in the shadows of their home system,{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22p533|Enc22|Page=247}} the Banished sought to make [[Installation 07]] their faction's new home,{{Ref/Reuse|HI}} and others relocated to the worlds of [[Gathved]], [[Ordun Dal]], and [[Savadok]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22p447|Enc22|Page=447}} Following their conquest of the UNSC world of [[Nysa]], the [[New Colonial Alliance]] offered the planet as a neutral ground for any [[Banished]] Jiralhanae seeking safe harbor.{{Ref/Site|Id=CF163|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-anthology-assemble|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Anthology Assemble|D=30|M=5|Y=2025|LocalArchive=Armory Infinitum#Mutilator}}

==Biology==
===Anatomy and physiology===
[[File:H2A - Tartarus with Rukt.jpg|thumb|250px|Tartarus, Chieftain of the Jiralhanae, gained more power with the outbreak of the Great Schism.]]
Jiralhanae are a carnivorous, [[Sentience|sapient]] species of mammals{{Ref/Reuse|BES}} who share physical characteristics with [[Earth]]'s gorillas, rhinoceros, and bears; due to their bear-like features, they are designated pseudo-ursines.{{Ref/Reuse|wp jiralhanae}} They have thick skin that ranges in color from dark grey to dark and light brown and makes them highly resistant to harm,{{Ref/Reuse|ENC142}} and their bodies are covered with matted tan,{{Ref/Reuse|TGJ}} grey,{{Ref/Reuse|changeguard}} white, brown,{{Ref/Level|Id=Heretic|H2|The Heretic}} rust-red{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOI1|SoI|Chapter=1}} or black fur.{{Ref/Reuse|wp jiralhanae}} Some Jiralhanae, such as those of the [[Vheiloth|Vheiloth skein]], shave their fur,{{Ref/Anthology|Id=sothoaf|Evo|Story=Stomping on the Heels of a Fuss}} with higher-ranking individuals sporting beards or mohawks.{{Ref/Reuse|Heretic}} Pale fur and skin are considered extremely rare.{{Ref/Reuse|BC15}}

Their large, stocky appearance is most likely due to the gravity on their planet, which is about twice that of Earth. Jiralhanae are immensely strong, hence the "Brute" moniker, and are capable of delivering crushing blows in hand-to-hand combat; in addition to having an extraordinary physical endurance. Their teeth are very sharp, and are frequently used as natural weapons. They are prone to fits of berserk rage in battle; Brutes often rush at and pummel any targets within reach with terrifying aggression. Jiralhanae have three digits on each hand plus opposable thumbs. As such they can make use of a variety of weapons both of Covenant and human design. Their feet have only two digits, each with thick, hardened claws.{{Ref/Reuse|wp jiralhanae}} Jiralhanae blood is purplish-red.

Jiralhanae are consummate carnivores and have evolved as predators, as evidenced by their fearsome fanged jaws and propensity for violence. They are known to eat the flesh of their enemies, such as [[human]]s. They consider [[thorn beast]] a delicacy.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 195''</ref> Prior to the latter's appointment as [[Arbiter]], a Jiralhanae prison guard stated he would have gladly devoured [[Thel 'Vadamee]] had he been allowed.{{Ref/Level|H2|The Arbiter|Quote=Them? What about us? My belly aches, and his flesh is seared just the way I like it.}} Jiralhanae have highly sensitive [[Wikipedia:olfactory glands|olfactory glands]] that allow them to quickly track down and hunt prey, even in unfamiliar territories.{{Ref/Reuse|wp jiralhanae}}

Jiralhanae often descend into a highly aggressive berserker rage when all their pack mates have been killed. Their incredible physical strength coupled with a dogged determination to kill their target makes a berserk Jiralhanae a force to be reckoned with, some being powerful enough to even kill a [[Mgalekgolo]].{{Ref/Level|Id=gravemind|H2|Gravemind (level)|Gravemind}} Before Jiralhanae reach full maturity, they naturally release pheromones. Others can smell these pheromones and some can tell how the Jiralhanae is feeling by the scent. When they do reach maturity, they learn to control the releases of their pheromones and most ideally stop them altogether.{{Ref/Reuse|SOI1}}<ref name="ch203">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 203''</ref>{{clear}}

==Culture==
[[File:H2A-WeightOfYourHeresy.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Two Jiralhanae attempting to show dominance.]]
The Jiralhanae are rated a native Tier 4 species by the [[Technological Achievement Tiers|Forerunner Technological Achievement Tier scale]], although a Tier 2 rank was adopted from the [[Covenant]].{{Ref/Reuse|BES}} The Jiralhanae within the Covenant were zealous beings, known for their willingness to cling to ancient, bloody traditions and many among the Jiralhanae, notably [[Tartarus]], held an unwavering belief in the words of the [[San'Shyuum|Prophets]] and in the promise of the [[Covenant religion#Great Journey|Great Journey]], however not all Jiralhanae were fanatical adherents to the Covenant religion and many Jiralhanae had soon abandoned the Covenant religion upon the collapse of the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|wp jiralhanae}} Their homeworld of [[Doisac]] is war-torn, and Jiralhanae are known for their particular joy in vicious activities, complimented by regimented discipline. As part of the Covenant, Jiralhanae were required as a prerequisite to convert to the Prophets' religion of worshipping the [[Forerunner]]s. Previously, their culture revolved around the worship of totems and idols{{Ref/Reuse|BES}} and their religion was based on the lunar cycles of Doisac's three [[moon]]s,{{Ref/Reuse|wp jiralhanae}} but they made swift converts due to their search for theological meaning.{{Ref/Reuse|BC15}} The Jiralhanae within the Covenant were one of the most fanatical adherents to the Prophets' faith, although they seemed to hold little concept of sanctity, evidenced by [[Tartarus]]' improper handling of the "Oracle" [[343 Guilty Spark]].{{Ref/Reuse|TGJ}}{{Ref/Level|H2|The Oracle}} Following the dissolution of the Covenant most Jiralhanae abandoned their belief in the Great Journey.{{Ref/Reuse|wp jiralhanae}}

The Jiralhanae fighting style is forceful, utilitarian, and pragmatic.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC142}} They prefer using weapons from their homeworld rather than the Covenant's standard [[plasma]]-based firearms. Jiralhanae weapons are notable for being extremely dangerous, somewhat primitive and brutal, always featuring a blade attachment, and manufactured by a varieties of war-forges and workshops such as the [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker]], [[Grenflekt Workshop Scrap Cannon]], [[Ukala Workshop Mauler]], [[Jovokada Workshop Brute Shot]], [[Ukala Workshop Mangler]], [[Flaktura Workshop Skewer]], [[Sicatt Workshop Disruptor]], [[Sicatt Workshop shock rifle|Sicatt Workshop Shock Rifle]], [[Veporokk Workshop Ravager]], [[Halbashi Workshop Mutilator]], and the [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|Gravity Hammer]]. These weapons show their barbaric nature, for example, the fact that all of the weapons are named after ways of injury or causing bodily harm to another being. The many spikes and serrated edges that adorn their race's weapons, vehicles such as the [[Barukaza Workshop Chopper]], [[Barug'qel Workshop Trespasser]], etc., and armor further support this. However, they do have their own variamt of the Plasma Rifle know to them as the "[[Kewu R'shi'k-pattern plasma rifle|Blood Hand]]". The Sangheili abhorred the Jiralhanae weapons due to their primitive nature, but allowed them to be serviced in low numbers.{{Ref/Reuse|BC15}} Unlike the Sangheili, the Jiralhanae have no qualms about using human weaponry. Some were seen using human [[M90 shotgun|shotguns]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Level|Id=H2up|H2|Uprising}}

The Jiralhanae are disdainful of every other species except the San'Shyuum.{{Ref/Reuse|BC15}} In general, Jiralhanae have a pronounced dislike of the [[Sangheili]] because the former believe they are better protectors of the Prophets than the Sangheili,{{Citation needed}} as well as the Sangheili's mistreatment of the species during the Covenant's reign.{{Ref/Reuse|Gamestop}} The [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]] took advantage of this rivalry to ignite the [[Great Schism]] during the [[Battle of Installation 05]].{{Ref/Reuse|H2up}} However, a few Jiralhanae have surrendered and are willing to labor under the Sangheili after the end of the war.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 256''</ref>

Jiralhanae interpret direct eye contact as a challenge. They have been known to brutally beat to death humans who have boldly dared to stare at them.{{Ref/Reuse|sothoaf}}

===Society===
[[File:HW Thrallslayer 1.jpg|thumb|250px|"[[Thrallslayer]]," Avitus in [[2531]], an example of the Jiralhanae's strong physique.]]
Jiralhanae society is dominated by a fierce pack culture and a focus on lineage. Familial bonds tie each member to the other, forcing them into states of berserker rage and desperate mourning for their fallen pack mates should one die in battle. Jiralhanae society is an authoritarian [[Wikipedia:Dictatorship|dictatorship]] controlled by the strongest male;{{Ref/Reuse|wp jiralhanae}} dominance is established by the social, martial, and sexual success of the patriarch. Patricide is a common side effect of the patriarchy due to the ambition seeded within many Jiralhanae to rise to the top of a hierarchy.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 347''</ref> Female Jiralhanae generally serve as mothers and caretakers.{{Ref/Reuse|wp jiralhanae}} No females have been observed in military roles.{{Ref/Book|Id=ENC143|Enc11|Page=143}} A Jiralhanae's blood relation to another Jiralhanae did not offer subordinates immunity from discipline.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 198''</ref>

Each pack is led by a prominent [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|chieftain]] who wields a ceremonial [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]], passed from one leader to another upon his death, to denote his status. A Jiralhanae becomes a pack chieftain by challenging the current chieftain to a mortal duel; the victor claims the title after executing the other. The chieftain rules his pack like his own empire. An individual's rank is measured by success on and off the battlefield, unlike the more martial Sangheili.{{Ref/Reuse|BES}} Interactions among the Jiralhanae are dominated by personal status, which they display through decoration and ornate armor.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC143}}

Jiralhanae exhibit a variety of grooming styles to denote their status and pack affiliation. Jiralhanae typically are either clean shaven or sport mohawks, goatees or beards. However, some Jiralhanae packs do away with shaving altogether. Some Jiralhanae packs also adorn themselves with [[tattoo]]s over their entire bodies.{{Ref/Game|HR}}

Due to their combative and aggressive nature, the Jiralhanae lack a single cohesive government. Instead, Jiralhanae society can be viewed as an extension of their pack structure, but with a number of different levels:

*'''Skeins''' are the largest social division of Jiralhanae, "meta-clans" formed out of multiple packs sharing a similar philosophy and interests. A given skein is dominated by the most powerful clan within. During the [[Great Immolation]], most Jiralhanae fell into one of two dominant skeins: the [[Rh'tol]] and the [[Vheiloth]]. The two skeins display stark cultural and political differences: the Rh'tol are considered more primitive and aggressive, while the Vheiloth are generally more sophisticated and open to new ideas.{{Ref/Reuse|wp jiralhanae}}
*'''[[Alpha Tribe]]s'''<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 242''</ref> and '''[[master-pack]]s''' are seemingly dominant clans or groupings consisting of multiple packs. Prior to contact with the Covenant, rival master-packs reduced Jiralhanae society to a pre-industrial level through warfare.{{Ref/Reuse|ch194}}
*'''[[Pack]]s''' range in size and importance, with less important packs made up largely of [[Unggoy]] or [[Kig-Yar]] forces and led by a low-ranked Jiralhanae, and more important packs led by [[War Chieftain]]s and comprised of more experienced veteran Jiralhanae bodyguards.{{Ref/Novel|GoO}}

===Role within the Covenant===
[[File:H2A - Brute Guardsmen.jpg|thumb|left|300px|A newly-titled Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman.]]
{{Quote|With my blessing, the Jiralhanae now lead our fleets! They ask for your allegiance, and you shall give it!|The [[Prophet of Truth]] at the onset of the Great Schism.}}{{Ref/Reuse|gravemind}}
Whereas the Sangheili used to command the Covenant's military and serve as the personal protectors of the San'Shyuum, the Jiralhanae primarily served as the Covenant's shock troops and secret police. This changed with the outbreak of the Great Schism, when the Jiralhanae supplanted the Sangheili in all areas of the Covenant military.{{Ref/Reuse|changeguard}}{{Ref/Reuse|gravemind}} The Jiralhanae treated all the species under their command as expendable cannon fodder. If a subordinate failed to complete their task in any aspect, the leading Jiralhanae would enact a swift punishment, generally [[capital punishment|execution]].{{Ref/Reuse|ENC143}} Eager to prove themselves superior over the Sangheili, the Jiralhanae often acted with no respect for the lives of civilians or other races.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC142}}

Sangheili and Jiralhanae fleets were largely segregated, but this was not always the case.{{Ref/Film|Film=Halo Legends|Story=The Package}} Believing that the Jiralhanae posed a threat to both the Sangheili and the Covenant, a union of Sangheili commanders convinced the Covenant [[High Council]] to impose restrictions on the technology used by the Jiralhanae. The number of Jiralhanae [[shipmaster]]s was limited and the weaponry on Jiralhanae ships was mostly disabled.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC142}}{{Ref/Reuse|ch199}} Jiralhanae units are typically deployed in packs led by one or more chieftains or captains. Apart from their role as shock troopers, they often fill a similar combat role to the Sangheili, as both typically command groups of lesser infantry. However, Jiralhanae generally were not equipped with energy shields (except for captains and chieftains) until the outbreak of the Great Schism, when [[Jiralhanae power armor|power armor]] saw widespread use among Jiralhanae forces. According to Arbiter Thel 'Vadam, [[Unggoy]] serving under the Jiralhanae during the Great Schism exhibited newfound courage due to fear of their masters.{{Ref/Level|H3|Sierra 117}}

===Language===
{{Listen|title=Example of Jiralhanae speech
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The native Jiralhanae language is animalistic, incorporating a wide range of sounds from growls and barks to howls and roars,{{Ref/Game|H3}} though Jiralhanae also express emotions through scents and musks. Young Jiralhanae have difficulty controlling the release of these scents, but learn how to moderate them as they grow older.{{Ref/Reuse|ch203}} A communal howl is often made by the [[pack]] [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|chieftain]] as a sign of celebration, and failure to participate in the howl is a serious sign of disrespect to the Chieftain's authority.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 236''</ref>  

====Naming conventions====
Most known Jiralhanae have [[Latin]]-sounding names, such as [[Tartarus]] and [[Bracktanus]]. The "-us" at the end of their name is an honorific denoting maturity or experience in battle, similar to the "-ee" suffix on Sangheili names.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 258''</ref> The "-um" suffix (exhibited by individuals like [[Pavium]] and [[Parabum]]) is associated with the Rh'tol skein.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/possible-catalog-jiralhanae--us-suffix-question/c7324d4c-3aab-4a41-bfb5-208df1163974/posts?page=1|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=(Possible Catalog) Jiralhanae -us suffix question|Quote=Detailed information on Jiralhanae personal naming practices is currently held in inaccessible cores. However, the suffix "-um" is only recorded for those personnel affiliated with the Rh'tol skein.|LocalArchive=Catalog/Archive/2014#(Possible Catalog) Jiralhanae -us suffix question|D=19|M=05|Y=2021}} Not all Jiralhanae names follow these two conventions; examples of Jiralhanae with nonstandard names include [[Atriox]] and [[Castor]].

==Homeworld and colonies==
{{Main|Doisac}}
[[Doisac]] is the name of the Jiralhanae homeworld. It possesses three [[natural satellite]]s: [[Warial]], [[Soirapt]], and [[Teash]], and is the third planet of the [[Oth Sonin system]]. The gravity on the planet is approximately 2.1 G while the atmosphere is 1.3 atm. Surface temperature is between -15&nbsp;°C to 52&nbsp;°C (5&nbsp;°F to 125.6&nbsp;°F). The estimated population of the planet is approximately 12.5 billion. Its habitat is described as being dominated by magma and magnetism.{{Ref/Reuse|BES}} The Jiralhanae also maintained colonies on [[Warial]] and [[Teash]].{{Ref/Reuse|sothoaf}}

The [[Covenant]] settled Jiralhanae on a number of worlds rich in resources, to guard them from anyone seeking to claim them for themselves. They were not provided the technologies necessary for the process by the Prophets and were unable to develop them on their own, thus ensuring the [[San'Shyuum]] had full control over the Covenant's resources. The Jiralhanae continued to inhabit these colonies after the [[Human-Covenant War]]. Their inability to acquire food and resources for themselves, combined with their savage nature, led them to pillaging the colonies of other species, mainly those of [[Sangheili]] and [[Kig-Yar]].{{Ref/Reuse|esc1}}{{Ref/Note|Id=warial|While Escalation claims the Jiralhanae have numerous colonies outside of the Oth Sonin system, Warial was described as "the furthest-flung of our colonies" by [[Ceretus]] in 2552. It is possible that he was referring to indigenously founded colonies, excluding those established by the Covenant, since he was proposing to hide from the Covenant at the time.}} Known colony worlds of the Jiralhanae include [[Gathved]], [[Ordun Dal]], and [[Savadok]]. Following the Razing of Oth Sonin, the three Colonies became the new home of survivors from the moon Teash.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22p447|Enc22|Page=447}}

==Command structure==
[[File:HGN Tartarus.png|thumb|225px|Tartarus, Chieftain of the Jiralhanae.]]
The Jiralhanae species is arranged in a [[pack]] society, based on a hierarchy determined by viciousness, physical abilities, and number of kills in combat.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc144|Enc09|Page=144}} A "pack master" leads Jiralhanae packs. A [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|chieftain]] will frequently be addressed as such while issuing orders during combat. When the Jiralhanae were first incorporated into the [[Covenant military]], a number of pre-existing roles that already existed in Jiralhanae society were adopted by the [[Covenant]]. These include the ranks of chieftain, [[Jiralhanae Captain|captain]], [[Jiralhanae Stalker|Stalker]], [[Jiralhanae Major|major]], and [[Jiralhanae Minor|minor]]. The ranks became more formalized under the Covenant's rule and they were splintered into numerous varieties based on their skein of origin, and its functional and organizational placement. Over time, many Jiralhanae ranks evolved or developed. After the [[Human-Covenant War]] and the Covenant's demise, most of the ranks and organization established by the Covenant ceased to exist with many Jiralhanae returning to [[Doisac]] and others serving in various [[Covenant remnant]] groups.{{Ref/Reuse|wp jiralhanae}}

===Cultural and political titles===
;[[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]]
:The Chieftain of the Jiralhanae was the leader of the entire Jiralhanae race. After killing [[Maccabeus|his uncle]] at [[Harvest]] and taking control of the [[Rh'tol]] skein, [[Tartarus]] ascended to this title with the [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth's]] proclamation.{{Ref/Reuse|wp jiralhanae}}{{Ref/Reuse|QZ}}

;[[Jiralhanae War Chieftain|War chieftain]]
:Jiralhanae war chieftains are in charge of the larger Jiralhanae [[pack]]s. Superior to the standard chieftain title, war chieftains often used heavy weapons in battle to establish their strength and physical prowess.{{Ref/Reuse|enc144}} War chieftains were often given command of small outposts or served as [[Scarab]] commanders during their service in the Covenant.{{Ref/Level|H3|The Covenant (level)|The Covenant}}

;[[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]]
:The title of chieftain had existed long before the Jiralhanae were incorporated into the Covenant military. Often commanding small packs or [[clan]]s, chieftains led Jiralhanae and several lower caste species alike into battle.{{Ref/Reuse|enc144}} Chieftains picked what pack members he went into battle with, based on strength. However, some chieftains choose their pack members based on their beliefs and virtues. Chieftains occasionally led religious sermons and rituals.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 196''</ref>

===Military===
The Jiralhanae received a more standardized military structure after the species joined the Covenant, although the organization of their ranks and roles drew heavily from their native pack hierarchy.{{Ref/Reuse|wp jiralhanae}} Inexperienced Jiralhanae who had just joined the military were given the rank of [[Jiralhanae Minor|Minor]], identified by their blue power armor similar to the minor rank in other species' military structures.<ref name="stats">'''[[Bungie.net]]''', ''service record''</ref> Minors were given little armor for protection. After gaining experience, a Jiralhanae was promoted to the rank of [[Jiralhanae Major|Major]]. The equipment used by Majors was basic but significantly better than that of the Minors. Majors often commanded Jiralhanae Minors and [[Unggoy]]. [[Jiralhanae Ultra|Ultra]] was the highest rank obtainable by standard Jiralhanae infantry personnel. Ultras often led lower-ranked troops or served under chieftains.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc145|Enc09|Page=145}} Ultras operated a wide range of weaponry and vehicles. Three Jiralhanae specialist ranks existed within the Covenant military. Replacing the [[stealth Sangheili]] at the dawn of the [[Great Schism]], [[Jiralhanae Stalker|Stalkers]] served in reconnaissance and infiltration roles. Equipped with [[active camouflage]], Stalkers often operated as bodyguards, spies, and assassins for Chieftains. [[Jiralhanae Jumper|Jumpers]] served as an aerial support unit that was equipped with [[jump pack]]s. Their jump packs give them enhanced mobility on the battlefield. [[Jiralhanae Bodyguard|Bodyguards]] were responsible for the protection of chieftains and other political figures within the Covenant,{{Ref/Reuse|stats}} often enforcing tribal and military laws.{{Ref/Reuse|enc145}}

[[File:1223827034 Brute group.jpg|thumb|left|300px|A chieftain performing a sermon in front of his pack.]]
Three officer ranks also existed within the Jiralhanae hierarchy. [[Jiralhanae Captain|Captains]] were the lowest of the three ranks and often commanded groups of infantry into battle. [[Jiralhanae Captain Major|Captains Major]] led packs of Jiralhanae, Unggoy, and low-ranking [[Kig-Yar]] during engagements. It was believed among Captains Major that fear worked best to instil inspiration within their troops.{{Ref/Reuse|enc144}}{{Ref/Reuse|stats}} [[Jiralhanae Captain Ultra|Captain Ultra]] was the highest rank available for Jiralhanae officers. They commanded larger packs and [[lance]]s, and were known for their ability and strength.{{Ref/Reuse|enc144}}

After the death of the [[Prophet of Regret]], the remaining [[Hierarchs]] initiated the [[Changing of the Guard]]. All [[Sangheili]] members of the [[Covenant Honor Guard]] were replaced by [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Jiralhanae Honor Guardsmen]].{{Ref/Reuse|changeguard}} The new Honor Guardsmen were given the duties of their predecessors. The role of the Honor Guard was largely ceremonial, unless the [[San'Shyuum]] they were protecting became threatened.{{Ref/Reuse|enc145}}{{clear}}

====Titles====
;[[Shipmaster]]
:The title of shipmaster was simply used only to describe a Jiralhanae that commanded a ship, as most Jiralhanae shipmasters additionally held the title of Chieftain. Jiralhanae did not rise to the position of shipmaster as commonly as Sangheili or Kig-Yar did. When given the role of shipmaster, the Sangheili usually disabled much of the ship's weaponry and only crewed the vessel with Unggoy and [[Yanme'e]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 226''</ref> Prior to the beginning of the Great Schism, many Sangheili shipmasters were replaced with Jiralhanae.{{Ref/Game|HW|Halo Wars Timeline Events|Edict of the Office of the High Prophet of Truth|Quote=In recognition of the virtue of the Jiralhanae, it is ordered that all Sangheili aboard the Fleet of Profound Solitude, The Fleet of Tranquil Composure, and the Fleet of Inner Knowledge to be completely replaced by Jiralhanae. Each removed Sangheili is to be assigned other duties. In celebration, all imprisoned or criminal Jiralhanae to be released, rehabilitated, and pardoned.}}

==Trivia==
===General===
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*[[John DiMaggio]] provided the voice of the [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]]s in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. He also voiced [[Atriox]] in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.{{Ref/Game|HW2|Halo Wars 2 credits|credits}}
*The word "Jiral" is a Korean curse word that roughly means "stupid, aggressive, be in epilepsy", which describes the Brutes' temperament.
*Despite having been absorbed into the [[Covenant]] in [[2492]], ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' describes the feud between the Jiralhanae and the [[Sangheili]] as "ancient".{{Ref/Novel|GoO|Chapter=22}}
*In ''Halo 3: ODST'' the power armor of the Brutes completely lights up, similarly to Elite and Spartan energy shields, instead of small sparks marking where gunfire hits their armor as seen in ''Halo 3''.
*In ''[[Halo 2]]'', Jiralhanae [[blood]] is a dark shade of blue, while it is red with blue splotches in ''Halo 3'', and is red in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
*In the level [[Anders' Signal]] in ''[[Halo Wars]]'', [[Serina]] identifies the Jiralhanae using the actual name of the species, as well as calling them Brutes. This is the first time a Covenant species' actual name is spoken in scripted dialogue.

===Production notes===
*In the ViDoc, ''[[Et Tu Brute]]'', Chris Butcher describes the Brutes in ''Halo 2'' as "damage sponges", referring to how they were not very interesting to fight against, acting mainly like less agile Elites who dropped their guns and ran straight toward the player when they got angry.{{Ref/Reuse|ettu}} The ViDoc shows Brutes wielding energy swords; however they are never seen doing so in-game. ''Et Tu Brute'' also shows a Brute Minor with a Brute Shot using the corpse of another Brute as cover from which to fire from, and another tearing the arms off a captured Marine. Additionally, a Brute Chieftain wielding a [[Shepsu-pattern plasma cannon|plasma cannon]] wields the version from ''Halo 2''. This is because Bungie was using it as a placeholder until they developed the [[Pek-pattern plasma cannon|''Halo 3'' model]]. Moreover, it was revealed that the Brutes' original concept was inspired by the barbarians that plagued ancient Rome and eventually became assimilated into it.{{Ref/Reuse|ettu}} [[Wikipedia:Marcus Junius Brutus#Conspiracy to kill Caesar|Marcus Brutus]] betrayed and killed Julius Caesar and was later hunted down by Rome. This is similar to how the Brutes betrayed the Elites and were eventually defeated.
*During concept stages for ''Halo 3'', the Brutes were planned to use deployable metal shields, rather than the energy shields used by Elites.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=Animation_BillOBrien|Site=Bungie.net|Page=A Certain Sense of Movement|D=10|M=9|Y=2014}} This idea was eventually cut from the final game, although it would inspire the Brutes ducking animation.
*Before ''Halo 3'' was released, Brutes had lime green blood instead of the dark red blood they have in the final game.{{Ref/Generic|Id=ettu|[[Halo 3 ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute?]]}}
*In the March 8th, 2007 build of Halo 3, there were early assets for the Brutes leftover on the main menu background. These assets differ greatly from retail because they have hairier forearms and different colors for their ranks. For example, the brute captain rank its armor was colored a deep crimson instead of a blue with red tinges that the final game had
**In ''Halo 3'' Brutes have unused armor shader options that made the brutes a wide array of armor colors, but due to an oversight, they only used a kashmir blue.{{Ref/YouTube|Id=Brutes|wJdjhIWQjxw|The Vengeful 'Vadam|Halo 3's Brutes CHANGED Before Release! (The Halo Files episode 15)|Y=2025|M=9|D=26}}

=== Glitches ===
{{Main|Glitches}}
*In ''Halo 3'', if any Brute becomes infected by the Flood it will turn into a [[Flood combat form#Jiralhanae (Brute) Form|Flood-infected Brute Minor]] due to graphical restraints, and to time constraints. However, if the player triggers a loading point that removes the Flood from the level while a Pod infector has begun the infection process, the Pod infector will be deleted, the infection process will be stopped yet the transformation will simultaneously complete. This will result in infected Brutes who are allied with the Flood while retaining berserking, appearance, and hijacking abilities. The only noticeable Flood features are signs of Flood infection growing on their back.{{Ref/YouTube|rP6UNeUG6Ws|Generalkidd|Halo 3 Glitch - Half Infected Brutes|Y=2009|M=1|D=31}}
*In ''Halo 3'', if a Brute Chieftain with a plasma cannon goes berserk, the weapon disappears. When a Brute Chieftain is killed, the plasma cannon reappears by its body. This is because the weapon has no "putting away" animation. However, this was fixed in ''Halo 3: ODST'': if a Chieftain goes berserk, the plasma cannon will hang across his back just like a normal two-handed weapon.
*In ''Halo 3: ODST'', if one looks closely, a Brute with a {{Pattern|Kewu R'shi'k|plasma rifle}} will appear to reload the weapon after using it for a while, by reaching toward his left calf and seems to be doing the reload animation for a [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker]]. This is an oversight as the plasma rifle is run by a plasma battery.

==Gallery==
===Development images===
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File:H2_Brute_Concept.jpg|Early concept art for ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:H3 BrutesConcept.jpg|Concept art of various unused Jiralhanae variants in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:H3 HornedBruteConcept.jpg|Another unused concept of a Jiralhanae in ''Halo 3''.
File:Brute Animated.gif|An early Jiralhanae model during the production of ''Halo 3''.
File:COVENANT Brute.jpg|Concept art of a Jiralhanae model in ''[[Halo Wars]]''.
File:ThePackage_Brute_Render.png|Renders from ''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''.
File:HR_Brute_Concept_1.jpg|Concept art for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:HR_Brute_Concept_2.jpg|Concept art for ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR_Brute_Concept_3.jpg|Concept art for Jiralhanae variations in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR BruteMinorConcept.jpg|A close-up of the top right Jiralhanae variation.
File:H4_BruteChieftain_Concept.jpg|Cut concept for a large Jiralhanae in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H2A Brutes Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of the Brutes for ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A Brutes Concept 2.jpg|Concept art of the Brutes for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:HW2 BanishedBrute Concept.jpg|Concept art of Banished Jiralhanae for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2 Banished Brutes Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of Banished Jiralhanae.
File:HW2 Banished Brutes Concept 2.jpg|Concept art of Banished Jiralhanae.
File:HW2 Banished Brutes Concept 3.jpg|Concept art of Banished Jiralhanae.
File:HW2 Banished Brutes Concept 4.jpg|Concept art of Banished Jiralhanae.
File:HW2 Banished Brutes Concept 5.jpg|Concept art of Banished Jiralhanae.
File:HW2 Banished Brutes Concept 6.jpg|Concept art of Banished Jiralhanae.
File:HW2 Banished Brutes Concept 7.jpg|Concept art of Banished Jiralhanae.
File:HW2 Banished Brutes Concept 8.jpg|Concept art of Banished Jiralhanae.
File:HW2 Banished Brutes Concept 9.jpg|Concept art of Banished Jiralhanae.
File:HW2 Banished Brutes Concept 10.jpg|Concept art of Banished Jiralhanae.
File:HW2 Banished Brutes Concept 11.jpg|Concept art of Banished Jiralhanae.
File:HW2 Covenant Brutes Concept 1.jpg|Concept art of Covenant-era Jiralhanae.
File:HW2 Covenant Brutes Concept 2.jpg|Concept art of Covenant-era Jiralhanae.
File:HW2 Covenant Brutes Concept 3.jpg|Concept art of Covenant-era Jiralhanae.
File:HW2 Covenant Brutes Concept 4.jpg|Concept art of Covenant-era Jiralhanae.
File:HW2 Covenant Brutes Concept 5.jpg|Concept art of Covenant-era Jiralhanae.
File:HW2_CovenantBrute_BlurRender.jpg|A render of one of the Jiralhanae who joined Atriox's rebellion.
File:HINF-Concept-BruteExploration1.jpg|Early concept art exploration of Jiralhanae anatomy for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF-Concept-BruteExploration5.jpg|More anatomy concept art exploration.
File:HINF-Concept-BruteExploration6.jpg|More anatomy concept art exploration.
File:HINF-Concept-BruteExploration7.png|More anatomy concept art exploration.
File:HINF-Concept-BruteExploration11.jpg|More anatomy concept art exploration.
File:HINF-Concept-BruteExploration8.jpg|More anatomy concept art exploration.
File:HINF-Concept-BruteExploration4.jpg|Early concept art exploration for ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF-Concept-BruteExploration3.png|More concept art exploration.
File:HINF-Concept-BruteExploration2.jpg|More concept art exploration.
File:HINF-Concept-BruteExploration13.png|A compilation of various Jiralhanae concepts.
File:HINF Concept Brutes1.jpg|Concept art of Jiralhanae for ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF Concept Brutes2.jpg|More concept art of Jiralhanae.
File:HINF Concept BruteFaces1.jpg|Concept art of Jiralhanae faces for ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF Concept BruteFaces2.jpg|A closer look at the top left face concept.
File:HINF Concept BruteFaces3.jpg|More concept art of Jiralhanae faces.
File:HINF Concept BruteEyes.jpg|Concept art of a Jiralhanae's eyes for ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF Concept BruteArmor.jpg|Concept art of Jiralhanae in armor.
File:HINF-Concept-BruteExploration9.png|Concept art for ''Halo Infinite'' focusing on Jiralhanae armor.
File:HINF-Concept-BruteExploration10.jpg|More armor concept art.
File:HINF-Concept-BruteExploration12.jpg|More armor concept art.
File:HINF Concept BruteArmors.jpg|More armor concept art.
File:HINF Concept BruteArmor2.jpg|More armor concept art.
File:HINF Concept BruteArchitecture1.jpg|Early concept art for ''Halo Infinite'' exploring Jiralhanae architecture.
File:HINF Concept BruteArchitecture2.jpg|More early Jiralhanae architecture concepts.
File:HINF Concept BruteArchitecture3.jpg|More early Jiralhanae architecture concepts.
File:HINF Concept BruteArchitecture4.jpg|More early Jiralhanae architecture concepts.
File:HINF Concept BruteArchitecture5.jpg|More early Jiralhanae architecture concepts.
File:HINF Concept BruteArchitecture6.jpg|More early Jiralhanae architecture concepts.
File:HINF Concept BruteArchitecture7.jpg|More early Jiralhanae architecture concepts.
File:HINF Concept BruteArchitecture8.jpg|More early Jiralhanae architecture concepts.
File:HINF Concept BruteArchitecture9.jpg|More early Jiralhanae architecture concepts.
File:HINF Concept WaterfrontProperty.jpg|More early Jiralhanae architecture concepts.
File:HINF Concept BruteArchitecture10.jpg|Early concept exploration of particularly primitive Jiralhanae architecture and technology for ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF Concept BruteVehicles1.jpg|Early concept exploration for ''Halo Infinite'' of a Jiralhanae vehicle making use of hull armor from  a Covenant vessel.
File:HINF Concept BruteVehicles2.jpg|More early Jiralhanae vehicle concepts.
File:HINF Concept BruteVehicles3.jpg|More early Jiralhanae vehicle concepts.
File:HINF Concept Brutes and Orb.jpg|Concept art of Jiralhanae inside of a Forerunner structure.
File:HINF BruteHuntConcept.jpg|Concept art of Banished Jiralhanae seemingly using [[Wikipedia:Boar|boar]]-like [[List of animals|animals]] to hunt.
File:HINF BanishedRelaxationConcept.jpg|Concept art of Banished Jiralhanae relaxing on Installation 07.
File:HINF_Hyperius Concept.jpg|''Halo Infinite'' concept art of a Jiralhanae named Hyperius.
File:HINF_Tovarus Concept.jpg|''Halo Infinite'' concept art of a Jiralhanae named Tovarus.
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===Illustrations===
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File:Trouble.jpg|A Jiralhanae facing an [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]] in the ''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''.
File:HM-Jiralhanae.png|Jiralhanae on Harvest in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''.
File:HW2-BlitzBruteRider.jpg|[[Blitz]] card of Grunt Riders in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HRoa 1 barrage.png|Jiralhanae fighting UNSC Marines in ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''.
File:HLC Flood Warning.png|[[Pavium]] fighting Flood in ''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]''.
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===Screenshots and renders===
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File:H2-BruteMinor-Unarmed.png|A Jiralhanae Major in ''Halo 2''.
File:BruteCaptain02.jpg|Two [[Jiralhanae Captain]]s standing guard at the [[Control Room]] of [[Installation 05]] in ''Halo 2''.
File:Brute Pack.jpg|A [[pack]] of Jiralhanae, consisting of many ranks, in ''Halo 3''.
File:Brute Bare.jpg|A Jiralhanae stripped of most of his [[Jiralhanae power armor|power armor]]. Note that Jiralhanae in ''[[Halo 3]]'' have shaved faces and a carefully groomed beard.
File:H3-Skull-Brute.png|The [[skull]] of a Jiralhanae in the ''Halo 3'' campaign level [[Cortana (level)|Cortana]].
File:BestiarumBrute.jpg|A Jiralhanae in the [[Bestiarum]].
File:HW_Thrallslayer_2.jpg|A render of [[Avitus]] in ''Halo Wars''.
File:Covenant brute.gif|A closeup of a Jiralhanae unit in ''Halo Wars''.
File:BRuTeS.jpg|A pack of Jiralhanae patrolling the main streets of African mega-city [[New Mombasa]] in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:BruteH3HReach.jpg|A side by side comparison of the Jiralhanae from ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Reach - Chieftain.png|A Jiralhanae Chieftain in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Brute_Forerunner_tatoo.png|A [[Forerunner symbols|Forerunner mural]] tattooed on Jiralhanae in ''Halo Reach''.
File:Halo Reach Brute Pack.png|A pack of Jiralhanae on [[Caracalla Park]] in [[New Alexandria (location)|New Alexandria]] in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR_—_Brute_Spartan_Exodus.gif|A [[Brute]] amazingly killed two [[Spartans]] in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:H4 - Chieftain Battle.png|A Brute Chieftain against a Spartan-II.
File:JiralhanaeChieftain SpartanAssault.png|A Jiralhanae Chieftain fighting against [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Edward Davis|Davis]] in ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''.
File:H2A BruteCU.png|A Jiralhanae Major in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:Jiralhanae Warlord - Combat.jpg|A Jiralhanae Warlord killing UNSC Marines in ''[[Know Your Enemy]]''.
File:HW2-Banished.png|Banished Jiralhanae on Installation 00 in ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HW2-ScaredBrute.png|A scared Banished Jiralhanae drops his Spiker upon discovering the Flood on Installation 00.
File:HI Screenshot Gameplay-Mangler1.png|Banished Jiralhanae in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HTV-Reckoning Brute-Face.png|[[Atriox/Silver|Atriox]] in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''.
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== List of appearances ==
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*''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Starry Night]]''
*''[[Believe]]''
**''[[Diorama]]'' {{C|Diorama only}} 
**''[[Enemy Weapon]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Landfall]]''
**''[[Halo: Combat]]''
**''[[Halo: Last One Standing]]''
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
**''[[Bestiarum]]''
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[The Life]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST Pre-mission Evaluation]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
**''[[Sadie's Story]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Origins]]''
**''[[The Babysitter]]''
**''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[Stomping on the Heels of a Fuss]]''
**''[[Dirt]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[The Mona Lisa]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
*''[[Halo: The Return]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{C|[[Prologue]] only}}
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
*''[[Halo: New Blood]]''
*''[[Hunt the Truth]]'' {{C|Corpses only}}
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Last Light]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition dossiers|Limited Edition dossiers]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''
*''[[Know Your Enemy]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo: Fractures]]''
**''[[What Remains]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Breaking Strain]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Rossbach's World (story)|Rossbach's World]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''
**''[[On the Brink]]''
**''[[Hunting Party]]''
*''[[Halo: Smoke and Shadow]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
**''[[Awakening the Nightmare]]''
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
*''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]''
*''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]''
*''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]
*''[[Halo: Renegades]]''
*''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''
*''[[Halo: Meridian Divide]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
**''[[Sacrifice]]''
*''[[Halo: Point of Light]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
*''[[Become]]''
**''[[Carry On]]''
**''[[Forever We Fight]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season One]]''
**''[[Reckoning]]''
**''[[Transcendence]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]''
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]''
*''[[Halo: Trial of Reckoning]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]''
**''[[Aleria (TV Series)|Aleria]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireside]]''
*''[[Halo: Epitaph]]''
*''[[Halo: The Third Life]]''
*''[[Halo: Age of Retribution]]''
*''[[Halo: Whispers from the Pyre]]''
*''[[Halo: Empty Throne]]''
*''[[Halo: Moonrise Over Mombasa]]''
*''[[Halo: Fifth Canticle]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Edge of Dawn]]''
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==Notes==
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== Sources ==
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