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The '''Jiralhanae''' (Latin, ''Servus ferox'', translated to "wild slave"<ref>[http://forums.bungie.org/halo/archive29.pl?read=865756 '''halo.bungie.org''': ''Bestiarum Latin names translated'']</ref>), known by [[human]]s as '''Brutes''', are a species of carnivorous, mammal-like aliens. Originating from the planet [[Doisac]], the Jiralhanae are the most recent addition to the Covenant hegemony. They have a profound hatred of the [[Sangheili]], unmatched by any other feud within the Covenant, fueled by the Jiralhanae's naturally aggressive demeanor and the Sangheili's natural sense of superiority. | The '''Jiralhanae''' (Latin, ''Servus ferox'', translated to "wild slave"<ref>[http://forums.bungie.org/halo/archive29.pl?read=865756 '''halo.bungie.org''': ''Bestiarum Latin names translated'']</ref>), known by [[human]]s as '''Brutes''', are a species of carnivorous, mammal-like aliens. Originating from the planet [[Doisac]], the Jiralhanae are the most recent addition to the Covenant hegemony. They have a profound hatred of the [[Sangheili]], unmatched by any other feud within the Covenant, fueled by the Jiralhanae's naturally aggressive demeanor and the Sangheili's natural sense of superiority. | ||
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Brutes are known to descend into a highly aggressive berserk-like rage when all their pack mates have been killed. Their incredible physical strength coupled with a dogged self determination to kill their target makes a berserk Brute a force to be reckoned with, being powerful enough to even kill Hunters.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref> When berserking, they will not hesitate to attack an enemy even if the target is in a vehicle such as a [[Ghost]]. If the target is in a vehicle, they will attempt to [[Boarding (gameplay mechanic)|board]] and kill the driver of said vehicle. Interestingly, they will neither attack nor hijack a low flying vehicle (such as a [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]]). | Brutes are known to descend into a highly aggressive berserk-like rage when all their pack mates have been killed. Their incredible physical strength coupled with a dogged self determination to kill their target makes a berserk Brute a force to be reckoned with, being powerful enough to even kill Hunters.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref> When berserking, they will not hesitate to attack an enemy even if the target is in a vehicle such as a [[Ghost]]. If the target is in a vehicle, they will attempt to [[Boarding (gameplay mechanic)|board]] and kill the driver of said vehicle. Interestingly, they will neither attack nor hijack a low flying vehicle (such as a [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]]). | ||
There is a substantial difference between the Brutes before and after the Great Schism. Pre-Great Schism Brutes had very little armor, were unclothed and unshaven. Post-Great Schism Brutes were largely shaven, clothed in tight-fitting garments that reflected their rank and were adorned with [[Jiralhanae power armor]]. This probably had something to do with the Brutes' new-found rank after the [[Sangheili|Elites]]' split from the [[ | There is a substantial difference between the Brutes before and after the Great Schism. Pre-Great Schism Brutes had very little armor, were unclothed and unshaven. Post-Great Schism Brutes were largely shaven, clothed in tight-fitting garments that reflected their rank and were adorned with [[Jiralhanae power armor]]. This probably had something to do with the Brutes' new-found rank after the [[Sangheili|Elites]]' split from the [[Covenant]]. | ||
Given the absence of power armor on the Brutes on Installation 05, it is possible that the Brutes that were seen were members of Tartarus's pack and/or a subset of the Jiralhanae that shunned the use of extensive protection and emphasized relying on their own strength, skill, courage, and ferocity to protect them, or that all the Brutes on Installation 05 are from Maccabeus/Tartarus' clan and were banned from wearing armor due to their failure at Harvest. It is also possible that the Brutes on Installation 05 were second in rank to the [[Sangheili|Elites]] and the [[San 'Shyuum|Prophets]]. Following the [[Great Schism]], the Brutes became the Prophets' main protection, and it became a necessity to outfit them with more advanced equipment. | Given the absence of power armor on the Brutes on Installation 05, it is possible that the Brutes that were seen were members of Tartarus's pack and/or a subset of the Jiralhanae that shunned the use of extensive protection and emphasized relying on their own strength, skill, courage, and ferocity to protect them, or that all the Brutes on Installation 05 are from Maccabeus/Tartarus' clan and were banned from wearing armor due to their failure at Harvest. It is also possible that the Brutes on Installation 05 were second in rank to the [[Sangheili|Elites]] and the [[San 'Shyuum|Prophets]]. Following the [[Great Schism]], the Brutes became the Prophets' main protection, and it became a necessity to outfit them with more advanced equipment. | ||
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=== Role within the Covenant === | === Role within the Covenant === | ||
Whereas the Sangheili command the Covenant's military and serve as the personal protectors of the San'Shyuum, the Jiralhanae primarily | {{Quote|With my blessing, the Brutes 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.}} | ||
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. | |||
Jiralhanae units are typically deployed in packs led by one or more Chieftains or Captains. They fill a similar role in combat to the Sangheili, as they are both typically command groups of lesser Covenant infantry. However, Jiralhanae are generally not equipped with energy shields (except for Captains and Chieftains, and all Jiralhanae post-Great Schism) and wield a slightly different arsenal of weaponry. | |||
Jiralhanae troops often seem to be sent in after Elites have failed their task. Examples of this are the assault on the Forerunner | Jiralhanae troops often seem to be sent in after Elites have failed their task. Examples of this are the assault on the Forerunner artifact beneath SWORD Base, in which Brutes were sent in after waves upon waves of failed Elite troops. This may allude to the Prophets attitude of Brute favoritism, something that would eventually lead to the replacement of Elites by Jiralhanae after the Prophet of Regret is killed by the Master Chief. | ||
It is also important to note that the | It is also important to note that the Covenant fleets are mostly segregated, with Elite fleets and Brute fleets not intermixing. This is probably done to prevent authority issues within the ranks. These fleets did battle during [[Great Schism]], around the infested [[High Charity]] and [[Delta Halo]]. During the [[Great Schism]], the Jiralhanae completely replaced the Elites, who left the Covenant. | ||
==Homeworld== | ==Homeworld== | ||