Editing Kig-Yar Major

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Unit infobox
|variant=Cov
|name=Major
|image= [[File:Kig-Yar Major transparent.png|150px]]
|species=[[Kig-Yar]] {{c|[[Ruuhtian]]}}
|affiliation=*[[Covenant]]
*[[Covenant remnants]]
|authority=
|branch=
|mission=Ground assault, infiltration, defense
|role=Infantry, support
|size=
|armament=*[[Type-25 plasma pistol]]
*{{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}
*[[Type-33 needler]] 
|equipment=[[Kig-Yar Point Defense Gauntlet|Point-defense gauntlet]]s
|notable=
}}
{{Quote|Pecking order is earned via survival instincts alone.|A Kig-Yar Major's philosophy}}
The '''Kig-Yar Major''' is a [[Kig-Yar#Military structure|rank]] attainable by [[Kig-Yar]] in the [[Covenant military]]. They are characterized by their orange [[Kig-Yar Point Defense Gauntlet|point-defense gauntlets]], and have moderately greater stamina than [[Kig-Yar Minor]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''pages 146-147''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 100''</ref>

==Description==
Similar to their [[Kig-Yar Minor|less experienced]] brethren, Majors constitute a large part of the Covenant's mainstream infantry. They are seen in almost every engagement alongside other types of Covenant forces. Although higher in rank than Minors, they are still subject to the command of a lance leader, typically a [[Sangheili]] or [[Jiralhanae]]. Majors represent the highest rank within the standard infantry of the Kig-Yar contingent, often assuming leadership positions and specialized roles. Sometimes, a Kig-Yar Major leads a [[lance]] of low-ranking Kig-Yar and [[Unggoy]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Silent Cartographer]]''</ref>

Generally, Kig-Yar Majors operate better in small groups or in scouting parties. However, they can play the role of an precision marksman if it is deemed necessary.<ref name="library">'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''', [[Library (feature)|Library]]</ref>

==Equipment==
Kig-Yar Majors are better armed than their Minor subordinates. Since they are more experienced in combat, Majors are given better supplement equipment.{{Ref/Reuse|library}} They are mostly armed with [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]]s, {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}s, and [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]]s.

Majors wield [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|point-defense gauntlet]]s of greater energy output than those used by the [[Kig-Yar Minor]]s. The energy emitted by a Major's shield is typically shifted into the red spectrum, glowing orange, violet or red and shifting to blue as it takes fire. Majors occasionally sport additional armor as well, such as forearm gauntlets on both arms.

==Gameplay==
Kig-Yar Majors are known for wielding [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistols]] as their standard weapon of choice, though canonically they have also been known to utilize [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]]s. When engaging an enemy, they tend to overcharge their plasma pistols to eliminate enemy [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN]]'s energy shields and release volleys of plasma bolts to quickly eliminate them. When engaged by an enemy, a Major will use its personal arm shield to block enemy fire.

When engaging a Kig-Yar Major from afar, it is best to use a precision weapon such as an [[M6 series|M6 pistol]], [[Battle Rifle]], or [[Type-51 Carbine|Covenant Carbine]] and aim at their exposed left hand. From medium range, weapons such as the {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}, the [[M7/Caseless Submachine Gun|SMG]] and the [[MA5 series|Assault Rifle]] provide good suppressive fire against the Major, as a hit on their body will cause the Kig-Yar to stumble, momentarily exposing it to a [[melee]] or [[headshot]]. Alternatively, one can eliminate the Kig-Yar's personal arm shield by firing a volley from a plasma rifle or an overcharged shot from a plasma pistol. Once the personal arm shield collapses, the Kig-Yar Major is open to all attacks.

On higher difficulties, it is advisable for players to utilize either a long-range firing technique using a precision weapon or the overcharged plasma bolt.

==Trivia==
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*In the PC ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', it looks like the textures, coloring and all-out graphics were never completed, or they didn't transfer from the Xbox to the PC very well. This causes [[Kig-Yar Minor]]s and Majors to have the same shield color (turquoise). In the Xbox version, the Kig-Yar Majors have orange shields, while Minors have blue shields.
*In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', Kig-Yar Majors are not only differentiated from Kig-Yar Minors by the color of their shields, but also the color of their skin. Majors have orange skin, while Minors have gray-green skin.
*In ''Halo 2'', Kig-Yar Majors have an orange combat suit, rather than the gray ones seen in the other games.
*In ''Halo: Reach'', Kig-Yar Majors appear to have bright red shields and wear added armor on the forearms and shoulders.
*In the Halo 2 level '[[Delta Halo]]', several Kig-Yar, including a Major, can be found wielding {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}s. Also, near the end of ''Halo: Reach'', the player encounters a single Kig-Yar Major wielding a plasma rifle. These are the only instances, in any game, of non-sniper Kig-Yar wielding something other than a [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]] or [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]] by default.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:MCC-CEJackalMajor.png|A Kig-Yar Major in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
File:MCC-CEJackalMajorhelmet.png|A Kig-Yar Major wearing a helmet.
File:MCC-H2JackalMajors.png|Kig-Yar Majors in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:JackalMajor.png|Render of a Kig-Yar Major in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:H3 Kig-Yar Major protecting itself.jpg|A Kig-Yar Major protecting itself with its [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|energy shield]] in ''Halo 3''.
File:Jackal Majors.jpg|Kig-Yar Majors in ''Halo 3''.
File:forkpocalypse.jpg|Kig-Yar Majors in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', alongside [[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-Yar Minor]]s.
File:HReachKig-yarMajor.jpg|A Kig-Yar Major on ''[[Beachhead (Halo: Reach map)|Beachhead]]''.
File:Jackal, Major.jpg|A Kig-Yar Major on [[Corvette (map)|Corvette]].
File:HCEA-Mgalekgolo&JackalMajor.png|A Kig-Yar Major and a [[Mgalekgolo]] on [[Installation 04]] in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''.
File:MCC-CEAJackalMajor.png|A Kig-Yar Major on one of Installation 04's many bridges.
File:Jiralhanae vs Kig-Yar.png|Kig-Yar Majors and [[Unggoy]] [[Unggoy Imperial|Imperials]] under fire from [[Jiralhanae]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
File:H2A-KigYarMajor.png|A Kig-Yar Major with its shield deactivated on [[Installation 05]] in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:MCC-H2AJackalMajors.png|Kig-Yar Majors in '' Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:HTMCC-H2A Kig-yar with Carbine.jpg|A Kig-Yar Major with a {{Pattern|Mosa|carbine}} in '' Halo 2: Anniversary''.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
==Sources==
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{{Kig-Yar Ranks}}

[[Category:Kig-Yar ranks]]