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{{Quote|Brute military doctrine states that to lead, one must be seen.|Jiralhanae Captain's mantra<ref>http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsCampaignHalo3.aspx?gameid=20779</ref>}}
'''Captain''' is a [[rank]] for the [[Jiralhanae]] serving in the [[Covenant]] and the lowest of the three Jiralhanae captain ranks.


'''Captain''' is a [[Covenant]] [[Jiralhanae]] [[rank]].
==Description==
 
Brute Captains are a low-tier command rank, commanding groups of infantry but still being subordinate to higher-ranking [[Jiralhanae Captain Major|Captain Majors]] and [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftains]]. Captains are seasoned veteran [[Jiralhanae]], and are more heavily armed and armored than standard Jiralhanae infantry.<ref name="HE144">'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 144''</ref> 
==Introduction==
Brute Captains are a low-tier command rank, commanding groups of infantry but still being subordinate to higher-ranking [[Jiralhanae Captain Major|Captain Majors]] and [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftains]]. Captains are seasoned veteran [[Jiralhanae]], and are more heavily armed and armored than standard Jiralhanae infantry.


Prior to the [[Great Schism]], Captains were identified by [[holography|holographic]] flags attached to their harnesses. After the Jiralhanae were given elevated status in the [[Covenant military]], they were issued with iridescent purple-blue power armor.   
Prior to the [[Great Schism]], Captains were identified by [[holography|holographic]] flags attached to their harnesses. After the Jiralhanae were given elevated status in the [[Covenant military]], they were issued with iridescent purple-blue power armor.   


==Combat==
Jiralhanae Captains are smarter and significantly tougher than their lesser brethren, and they will hold their ground more often. Their combat effectiveness, is due to more experience in the field and heavy weapons and are far more effective killing machines.  
Brute Captains are smarter and significantly tougher than their lesser brethren, and they will hold their ground more often. The armor they wear is much stronger than the standard Brute warrior and are far more effective killing machines. Their combat effectiveness, is due to more experience in the field and heavy weapons.


===Armor===
==Equipment==
They wear the standard Brute warrior partial body armor in ''[[Halo 2]]'', but are shown with a small red flag extending from their back or shoulder. In ''[[Halo 3]]'', they can be seen with full-body [[Jiralhanae power armor]] with large, similarly-colored headdresses showing their rank instead of the flags.
The violet armor Jiralhanae Captains wear is more resistant to attack than the standard Jiralhanae warrior.<ref name="HE144"/> Prior to the [[Great Schism]], they wore the standard Jiralhanae warrior partial body armor, but are shown with a small holographic red flag extending from their back or shoulder. During the Schism, they can be seen with full-body [[Jiralhanae power armor]] with large, similarly-colored headdresses showing their rank instead of the flags.


The right shoulder-pad worn by Captains in ''Halo 3'' is identical to the shoulder pads of regular Brute [[Jiralhanae Major|Majors]] and [[Jiralhanae Ultra|Ultras]]. The left shoulder, however, is more intricate, somewhat resembling that worn by [[Tartarus]] in ''Halo 2''. Captains also wear plating on their forearms, and have heavier thigh armor than regular Brutes.
The right shoulder-pad worn by post-Schism Captains is identical to the shoulder pads of regular [[Jiralhanae Major]]s and [[Jiralhanae Ultra|Ultras]]. The left shoulder, however, is more intricate, somewhat resembling that worn by [[Tartarus]]. Captains also wear plating on their forearms, and have heavier thigh armor than regular Jiralhanae.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', ''gameplay''</ref>
*Violet (Captain Regular)
*Gold ([[Jiralhanae Captain Major|Captain Major]])
*Cyan ([[Jiralhanae Captain Ultra|Captain Ultra]])


===Armament===
The standard and iconic armament of the Jiralhanae Captain is the [[Type-25 Brute Shot]] and it is almost exclusively wielded by Captains. Captains are considered to experts at wielding the Brute Shot.<ref name="HE144"/> However, they will uncommonly wield [[Type-25 Brute plasma rifle|Jiralhanae plasma rifles]] or [[Type-51 carbine|Covenant carbines]]. During the Schism, their range of weaponry expanded, and in addition to the Brute Shot, they wield both the [[Type-25 Spiker]] and the [[Type-25 plasma rifle]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', ''gameplay''</ref> During the Great Schism, some Jiralhanae Captains even used [[M90 shotgun|shotguns]] at times.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level, ''[[Uprising]]''</ref>
In ''Halo 2'', the standard and iconic armament of the Brute Captain is the [[Type-25 Brute shot|Brute shot]] and it is almost exclusively wielded by Captains. However, they will uncommonly wield [[Type-25 Brute plasma rifle|Brute plasma rifles]], [[Type-51 carbine|Covenant carbines]], or [[M90 shotgun|shotguns]] at times. In ''Halo 3'', their range of weaponry differs, and in addition to the Brute Shot, they wield both the [[Type-25 spiker|spiker]] and the [[Type-25 plasma rifle|plasma rifle]].


===Counters===
==Gameplay==
The Brute Captain, sports more defenses than the standard Brute and is therefore more difficult to engage, especially on higher difficulty settings. Their primary tactics are to bombard an enemy at range with the high-caliber explosive projectiles from the Brute Shot and they also sport a ferocious [[melee]] attack at close range, making the options available to the player limited when encountering a Brute Captain.
The Brute Captain, sports more defenses than the standard Brute and is therefore more difficult to engage, especially on higher difficulty settings. Their primary tactics are to bombard an enemy at range with the high-caliber explosive projectiles from the Brute Shot and they also sport a ferocious [[melee]] attack at close range, making the options available to the player limited when encountering a Brute Captain.


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They are the only Brutes that when killed can trigger a kamikaze grunt.
They are the only Brutes that when killed can trigger a kamikaze grunt.


== Brute Captain vs. Brute Bodyguard ==
=== Brute Captain vs. Brute Bodyguard ===
The Brute Captains and the common [[Jiralhanae Bodyguard]] look similar, (especially in dim lighting), but there are slight differences in their armor color. The Brute Captain regulars have a violet tinge to the armor, but the bodyguards have a more indigo color. It can be difficult to tell in the heat of combat and due to the fact that the armor shape is identical for both.
The Brute Captains and the common [[Jiralhanae Bodyguard]] look similar, (especially in dim lighting), but there are slight differences in their armor color. The Brute Captain regulars have a violet tinge to the armor, but the bodyguards have a more indigo color. It can be difficult to tell in the heat of combat and due to the fact that the armor shape is identical for both.


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*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
==Sources==
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Revision as of 10:26, May 3, 2014

Captain
File:BruteCaptain.png

Function:

Commanding lesser troops

Species:

Jiralhanae

Affiliation:

Covenant

 

"Brute military doctrine states that to lead, one must be seen."
— Jiralhanae Captain's mantra[1]

Captain is a rank for the Jiralhanae serving in the Covenant and the lowest of the three Jiralhanae captain ranks.

Description

Brute Captains are a low-tier command rank, commanding groups of infantry but still being subordinate to higher-ranking Captain Majors and Chieftains. Captains are seasoned veteran Jiralhanae, and are more heavily armed and armored than standard Jiralhanae infantry.[2]

Prior to the Great Schism, Captains were identified by holographic flags attached to their harnesses. After the Jiralhanae were given elevated status in the Covenant military, they were issued with iridescent purple-blue power armor.

Jiralhanae Captains are smarter and significantly tougher than their lesser brethren, and they will hold their ground more often. Their combat effectiveness, is due to more experience in the field and heavy weapons and are far more effective killing machines.

Equipment

The violet armor Jiralhanae Captains wear is more resistant to attack than the standard Jiralhanae warrior.[2] Prior to the Great Schism, they wore the standard Jiralhanae warrior partial body armor, but are shown with a small holographic red flag extending from their back or shoulder. During the Schism, they can be seen with full-body Jiralhanae power armor with large, similarly-colored headdresses showing their rank instead of the flags.

The right shoulder-pad worn by post-Schism Captains is identical to the shoulder pads of regular Jiralhanae Majors and Ultras. The left shoulder, however, is more intricate, somewhat resembling that worn by Tartarus. Captains also wear plating on their forearms, and have heavier thigh armor than regular Jiralhanae.[3]

The standard and iconic armament of the Jiralhanae Captain is the Type-25 Brute Shot and it is almost exclusively wielded by Captains. Captains are considered to experts at wielding the Brute Shot.[2] However, they will uncommonly wield Jiralhanae plasma rifles or Covenant carbines. During the Schism, their range of weaponry expanded, and in addition to the Brute Shot, they wield both the Type-25 Spiker and the Type-25 plasma rifle.[4] During the Great Schism, some Jiralhanae Captains even used shotguns at times.[5]

Gameplay

The Brute Captain, sports more defenses than the standard Brute and is therefore more difficult to engage, especially on higher difficulty settings. Their primary tactics are to bombard an enemy at range with the high-caliber explosive projectiles from the Brute Shot and they also sport a ferocious melee attack at close range, making the options available to the player limited when encountering a Brute Captain.

The safest option is to use the beam rifle from long range, although it takes several headshots to penetrate the thick helmet and skull of the Brute Captain, although the player may choose to resort to the magnum, Covenant carbine, or battle rifle, those three weapons are effective against Brute Captains. At close range the energy sword and the shotgun are recommended. A preferable tactic when approaching any Brute Captain with a shotgun is to put a quick burst into their chest and quickly follow up with a beat-down to the face. This tactic can kill a Brute Captain (on any difficulty) with efficiency (strictly Halo 3).

They are the only Brutes that when killed can trigger a kamikaze grunt.

Brute Captain vs. Brute Bodyguard

The Brute Captains and the common Jiralhanae Bodyguard look similar, (especially in dim lighting), but there are slight differences in their armor color. The Brute Captain regulars have a violet tinge to the armor, but the bodyguards have a more indigo color. It can be difficult to tell in the heat of combat and due to the fact that the armor shape is identical for both.

Gallery

  • Captains in Halo 2 wear blue armor and helmets with a red flag on their back.

    Captains in Halo 2 wear blue armor and helmets with a red flag on their back.

  • A Brute Captain going berserk in Halo 2.

    A Brute Captain going berserk in Halo 2.

  • A red Brute. Never appears in-game, the only one ever seen is Lepidus; also Tartarus wore this armor before becoming Chieftain.

    A red Brute. Never appears in-game, the only one ever seen is Lepidus; also Tartarus wore this armor before becoming Chieftain.

  • Red Brute captains were originally going to be used for this position, but were scrapped and replaced with violet coloring during production of Halo 3 for unknown reasons.

    Red Brute captains were originally going to be used for this position, but were scrapped and replaced with violet coloring during production of Halo 3 for unknown reasons.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsCampaignHalo3.aspx?gameid=20779
  2. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia, page 144
  3. ^ Halo 2, gameplay
  4. ^ Halo 3, gameplay
  5. ^ Halo 2, campaign level, Uprising

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