Editing Kig-Yar Raider

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{{Redirect|Kig-Yar Raider|the Kig-Yar vessel class|Kig-Yar raider (Ship)}}
{{Unit infobox
|variant=Ban
|name=Kig-Yar Raider
|image=[[File:HINF Kig-Yar Raider.png|300px]]
|species=[[Kig-Yar]]
|affiliation=[[Banished]]
|branch=[[Legion#Banished|Kig-Yar pirate clans]]
*[[Sclera of Chu'ot]]
*[[Thieves of the Claw]]
|mission=*Ground assault
*Infiltration 
*Siege warfare
*Asset retrieval
|equipment=[[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet]]
|notable=
}}

'''Kig-Yar Raiders''' are [[Kig-Yar]] mercenaries that serve the [[Banished]]. 

==Overview==
Like the [[Kig-Yar Heavy]] soldiers that served in the various [[Covenant remnants|Covenant remnant]] factions, Kig-Yar Raiders wear full body armor and helmets, usually red-silver, and are equipped with stronger orange [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|Point Defense Gauntlet]]. Although typically armed with the  [[Rohakadu-pattern plasma pistol]]s, Raiders can also wield [[Disruptor]]s and [[Mangler]]s.{{Ref/Game|Id=HI|HI}}

Kig-Yar Raiders are most often utilized for offensive campaigns and missions that require infiltrating a heavily guarded stronghold, executing sieges, or capturing assets from enemy territory. Raiders are often conscripted from Kig-Yar rookeries with a reputation for aggression and hostility. It is possible for a [[Kig-Yar Freebooter|Freebooter]] who proves itself worthy in combat to be promoted to Raider. However, many Freebooters try to avoid this advancement in order to maintain the lowest possible risk-to-reward ratio. Banished commanders often attempt to override such hesitation with promises of wealth.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=432}}

==History==
Numerous Kig-Yar Raiders participated in the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]], serving as infantry, scouts, and guards for the Banished. The [[Jiralhanae]] [[Jiralhanae Warlord|Warlord]] [[Tremonius]] was accompanied by two Kig-Yar Raiders when he confronted [[John-117]] beneath [[Outpost Tremonius (location)|Outpost Tremonius]].{{Ref/Quest|Id=Foundation|HI|Ringfall|Foundation (Halo Infinite)}}

==Gameplay==
In ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' Kig-Yar Raiders are typically encountered in pairs. They are significantly more durable than the lower-ranking [[Kig-Yar Freebooter|Freebooters]] as their arm shields can withstand multiple melee hits. As with the Freebooters, the [[Grappleshot]] can be used to stagger Raiders and momentarily expose them. Also like the Freebooters, Raiders tend to flee when their shields are disabled. 

If engaged at close range, Raiders may attempt to melee the player with their arm shields.

==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Kig-Yar Raiders}}
<gallery>
File:HINF Banished Jackal Render.png|Renders of a Kig-Yar Raider, alongside [[Kig-Yar Sniper]].
File:HINF Tremonius Full Armor.png|[[Tremonius]] accompanied by two Kig-Yar Raiders.
File:HINF JackalRaiderPatrol.png|An unshielded Kig-Yar Raider stands guard.
File:HINF JackalRaiderNeedler.png|A Kig-Yar Raider strafing with a needler.
File: HINF KigYarRaider.png|A Kig-Yar Raider with a Disruptor.
File:HINF KigYar Raider Mangler.png|A Kig-Yar Raider firing a Mangler.
File:HINF Kig-Yar Raider staggered.png|A Kig-Yar Raider getting staggered.
File:HINF Screaming Kig-Yar Raider.png|A Kig-Yar Raider screaming.
File:HINF Kig Yar Raider melee attack.png|A Kig-Yar Raider makes a melee strike with its defense gauntlet.
File:HINF Kig-Yar Raider No Shield.png|A Kig-Yar Raider with its defense gauntlet disabled.
File:HINF Conservatory Raider Warrior.png|A Kig-Yar Raider and a Jiralhanae Warrior fighting side-by-side.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}}

==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}

{{Kig-Yar Ranks}}
[[Category:Kig-Yar ranks]]
[[Category:Banished]]