Jiralhanae Major

Brute Major is an elevated rank for Brutes of the Covenant. These veteran Brutes are stronger and smarter than their younger counterparts, and have been given the right to wear basic armor. This armor also makes them harder to kill.

Combat
These brutes usually carry Brute Plasma Rifles, Covenant Carbines, and Brute Shots. They are usually seen commanding less experienced Brutes, and they are more aggressive when Berserking. It is best to try and kill them using a Carbine, Energy Sword, Sniper Rifle, or their own weapon: the Brute Shot. Like all Brutes, they are vulnerable to headshots and do not regenerate shields like Elites. Also, like most enemies, Brutes can be killed by assassination. This is especially useful when using the Arbiter's Active Camouflage in Halo 2.

Halo 3
Due to the overhaul that the Brutes wil be receiving for Halo 3, neither Minors nor Majors will be featured. Instead, they will be condensed into the rank of Brute Regular, which will be the blue-armored, lowest rank of Brute found in Halo 3.