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===Weaponry=== | ===Weaponry=== | ||
Kig-Yar Snipers in service with the Covenant military were armed with a variety of weapons. For long range combat positions, snipers were generally armed with {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}}s, {{Pattern|Sulok|beam rifle}}s, and {{Pattern|M'tara|focus rifle}}. For medium range encounters, Kig-Yar would be armed with {{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}}s. In the event of a close-quarter encounter, snipers equipped [[Type-25 plasma pistol]]s as a sidearm. Kig-Yar Snipers serving in Jul 'Mdama's reformed Covenant faction during the [[Battle of Requiem]] and [[Requiem Campaign]] were mostly armed with {{Pattern|Zubo|beam rifle}}s and occasionally {{Pattern|Kelos'Vaarda|storm rifle}}s or [[Type-50 concussion rifle]]s, in addition to the Type-51 carbine.{{Ref/Reuse|h4}} By October, [[2558]] snipers began to use {{Pattern|Mosa|carbine}}s.{{Ref/Game|Id=h5|H5|Detail=campaign gameplay}} Banished Kig-Yar Snipers deployed on [[Installation 07]] in [[2560]] made heavy use of the {{Pattern|Elutuzem|stalker rifle}} during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo|conflict]] on the surface of the ring.{{Ref/Reuse|Hi}} | |||
Kig-Yar Snipers in service with the Covenant military were armed with a variety of weapons. For long range combat positions, snipers were generally armed with {{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}}s, {{Pattern|Sulok|beam rifle}}s, and {{Pattern|M'tara|focus rifle}}. For medium range encounters, Kig-Yar would be armed with {{Pattern|Vostu | |||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
Generally, Kig-Yar Snipers are considered as support units to other Covenant forces when engaging an enemy. With their superior accuracy, the Kig-Yar Snipers can eliminate any enemy from a distance with their long range weaponry. They are known to snipe from hard to reach places such as ledges, cliffs, rooftops, [[ | Generally, Kig-Yar Snipers are considered as support units to other Covenant forces when engaging an enemy. With their superior accuracy, the Kig-Yar Snipers can eliminate any enemy from a distance with their long range weaponry. They are known to snipe from hard to reach places such as ledges, cliffs, rooftops, [[deployable lookout tower]]s, and occasionally large branches on trees which provide them a wide view of the battleground, and more importantly, conceal their location. Their positions are often easily revealed when they fire their weapons. | ||
Kig-Yar Snipers often wear [[Kig-Yar targeting headgear|headpieces]] which emit a faint purple glow. This glow can be seen from a distance, thus giving away the sniper's position. On lower difficulties, Kig-Yar Snipers are commonly seen with [[Vostu-pattern carbine|Covenant carbine]]s, though snipers armed with [[Sulok-pattern beam rifle|particle beam rifle]]s will still be encountered, albeit less frequently. On higher difficulties, they are more commonly seen to wield the particle beam rifle. In ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]'', a single particle beam rifle shot on the [[Legendary]] difficulty will kill the player, regardless of the hit location. In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', Kig-Yar Snipers wield [[Gadulo-pattern needle rifle|needle rifle]]s and [[M'tara-pattern focus rifle|focus rifle]]s instead of carbines and particle beam rifles, preventing them from achieving one-hit kills. In ''[[Halo 4]]'', Kig-Yar Snipers are nearly always seen with [[Zubo-pattern beam rifle|beam rifles]], with [[Kig-Yar Ranger]]s being the primary wielders of carbines. Some snipers also wield [[Type-55 Directed Energy Rifle/Advanced|storm rifles]]. | Kig-Yar Snipers often wear [[Kig-Yar targeting headgear|headpieces]] which emit a faint purple glow. This glow can be seen from a distance, thus giving away the sniper's position. On lower difficulties, Kig-Yar Snipers are commonly seen with [[Vostu-pattern carbine|Covenant carbine]]s, though snipers armed with [[Sulok-pattern beam rifle|particle beam rifle]]s will still be encountered, albeit less frequently. On higher difficulties, they are more commonly seen to wield the particle beam rifle. In ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]'', a single particle beam rifle shot on the [[Legendary]] difficulty will kill the player, regardless of the hit location. In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', Kig-Yar Snipers wield [[Gadulo-pattern needle rifle|needle rifle]]s and [[M'tara-pattern focus rifle|focus rifle]]s instead of carbines and particle beam rifles, preventing them from achieving one-hit kills. In ''[[Halo 4]]'', Kig-Yar Snipers are nearly always seen with [[Zubo-pattern beam rifle|beam rifles]], with [[Kig-Yar Ranger]]s being the primary wielders of carbines. Some snipers also wield [[Type-55 Directed Energy Rifle/Advanced|storm rifles]]. | ||
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== Production notes == | == Production notes == | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Kig-Yar Snipers}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Kig-Yar Snipers}} | ||
It is stated on the Bungie site that only battle hardened veterans are selected to become Jackal Snipers. This could suggest that as well as being a special type of rank, Sniper is an elevated rank either for [[Kig-Yar Major]]s, or that the rank exists between [[Kig-Yar Minor]] and Major. However, their duties do not tend to involve commanding other troops.{{ | It is stated on the Bungie site that only battle hardened veterans are selected to become Jackal Snipers. This could suggest that as well as being a special type of rank, Sniper is an elevated rank either for [[Kig-Yar Major]]s, or that the rank exists between [[Kig-Yar Minor]] and Major. However, their duties do not tend to involve commanding other troops.{{fact}} | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:H2-JackalSniper.png|In-game view of a Kig-Yar Sniper in ''[[Halo 2]]''. | ||
File:Jackal_Sniper.JPG|Kig-Yar Snipers in ''Halo 2''. | |||
File:JackalSniper.png|Full-body portrait of a Kig-Yar Sniper in ''[[Halo 3]]''. | |||
File:Jackal_Sniper.JPG| | |||
File:JackalSniper.png|Full-body portrait of a Kig-Yar Sniper. | |||
File:H3_Jackal_Sniper_3.jpg|A close-up of the Kig-Yar Sniper's head gear. | File:H3_Jackal_Sniper_3.jpg|A close-up of the Kig-Yar Sniper's head gear. | ||
File:H3_Jackal_Sniper_2.jpg|Kig-Yar wielding | File:H3_Jackal_Sniper_2.jpg|Kig-Yar wielding [[Vostu-pattern carbine|Covenant carbine]]s in the ''Halo 3'' level ''Sierra 117''. | ||
File:H3 Jackal Sniper.jpg|A Kig-Yar Sniper wielding a {{Pattern|Sulok|beam rifle}}. | File:H3 Jackal Sniper.jpg|A Kig-Yar Sniper wielding a {{Pattern|Sulok|beam rifle}}. | ||
File:H3-CovJackalSniper-PBR.jpg|Closeup of a Kig-Yar Sniper aiming a particle beam rifle. | File:H3-CovJackalSniper-PBR.jpg|Closeup of a Kig-Yar Sniper aiming a particle beam rifle. | ||
File:1217438061 Jackalsnipers.jpg|Kig-Yar Snipers shooting with their carbines in | File:1217438061 Jackalsnipers.jpg|Kig-Yar Snipers shooting with their carbines in ''Halo 3'' level ''Crow's Nest''. | ||
File:Headhunters - Jungle.png|A Kig-Yar Sniper on a scouting outpost on an [[Unidentified moon (Headhunters)|unnamed moon]]. | |||
File:HW_SniperRoost_Concept.jpg|''Halo Wars'' concept art of a Kig-Yar sniper roost. | |||
File:Halo Reach Jackal Sniper.jpg|A Kig-Yar Sniper in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | |||
File: | File:H4FUD-JackalSniper-NeedleRifle.jpg|A Kig-Yar Sniper wielding a [[Gadulo-pattern needle rifle|needle rifle]] during the [[Battle of Circinius IV]]. | ||
File:H4 profile - JackalSniper.png|A Kig-Yar Sniper in ''[[Halo 4]]''. | |||
File: | File:Kig-Yar in Halo 4.PNG|A Kig-Yar Sniper on Requiem wielding a {{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}} | ||
File:SO Hacksaw - Sniper.png|A Kig-Yar Sniper taking aim in ''Halo 4'' ''[[Spartan Ops]]''. | |||
File:Thel Ealen IV.png|[[Thel 'Vadam]] slaying a Kig-Yar Sniper part of [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|a mercenary group]]. | |||
File:H2A Beach - Elite and Jackal.jpg|A Kig-Yar Sniper with a [[Special Operations Sangheili]] in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. | |||
File:Halo Reach Jackal Sniper.jpg|A Kig-Yar Sniper | |||
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File:H4 profile - JackalSniper.png| | |||
File:Kig-Yar in Halo 4.PNG|A Kig-Yar Sniper on Requiem wielding a {{Pattern| | |||
File:SO Hacksaw - Sniper.png|A Kig-Yar Sniper taking aim in ''[[Spartan Ops]]''. | |||
File:H2A Beach - Elite and Jackal.jpg|A Kig-Yar Sniper with a [[Special Operations Sangheili]]. | |||
File:H2A-JackalSniper.png|A Kig-Yar Sniper on Installation 05. | File:H2A-JackalSniper.png|A Kig-Yar Sniper on Installation 05. | ||
File:H2A-Jackal Sniper.jpg|John-117 targeting Kig-Yar Snipers | File:H2A-Jackal Sniper.jpg|John-117 targeting Kig-Yar Snipers in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | ||
File:H5G-Kig-Yar Sniper.png|A Kig-Yar Sniper with a {{Pattern|Zubo|beam rifle}} in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | |||
File:H5G-Kig-Yar Sniper.png|A Kig-Yar Sniper with a {{Pattern|Zubo|beam rifle}}. | |||
File:H5G-KigYarSniper.png|Another Kig-Yar sniper on [[Escape from ARC]]. | File:H5G-KigYarSniper.png|Another Kig-Yar sniper on [[Escape from ARC]]. | ||
File:H5G-KigYarSniper&T57Bcarbine.png|A Kig-Yar Sniper with a [[Mosa-pattern carbine|T-57B carbine]] on [[Attack on Sanctum]]. | File:H5G-KigYarSniper&T57Bcarbine.png|A Kig-Yar Sniper with a [[Mosa-pattern carbine|T-57B carbine]] on [[Attack on Sanctum]]. | ||
File:H5G-UrbanKigYarSniper.png|A Kig-Yar Sniper on [[Urban]]. | File:H5G-UrbanKigYarSniper.png|A Kig-Yar Sniper on [[Urban]]. | ||
File:HINF JackalSniper.png|Two Banished Kig-Yar Snipers beside a cliffside on [[Installation 07]] in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. | |||
File:HINF JackalSniper.png|Two Banished Kig-Yar Snipers beside a cliffside on [[Installation 07]]. | |||
File:HINF AngryJackal.png|A Banished Kig-Yar Sniper getting spooked by two UNSC Marines in ''Halo Infinite''. | File:HINF AngryJackal.png|A Banished Kig-Yar Sniper getting spooked by two UNSC Marines in ''Halo Infinite''. | ||
File:HINF Unggoy Assault Kig Yar Sniper.png|A Banished Kig-Yar Sniper and an [[Unggoy Assault]] on [[Installation 07]]. | File:HINF Unggoy Assault Kig Yar Sniper.png|A Banished Kig-Yar Sniper and an [[Unggoy Assault]] on [[Installation 07]]. | ||
File:HINF | File:HINF Kig-Yar Sniper Front.png|A Banished Kig-Yar Sniper seen from the front. | ||
File:HINF Kig-Yar sniper behind.png|A Banished Kig-Yar Sniper seen from the back. | File:HINF Kig-Yar sniper behind.png|A Banished Kig-Yar Sniper seen from the back. | ||
File:HINF | File:HINF Banished Kig-Yar Sniper Alt Headgear.png|A Banished Kig-Yar sniper with alternate headgear. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]'' | *''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== |