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[[File:H2A - Tartarus with Rukt.jpg|thumb|250px|Tartarus, Chieftain of the Jiralhanae until the outbreak of the Great Schism.]] | [[File:H2A - Tartarus with Rukt.jpg|thumb|250px|Tartarus, Chieftain of the Jiralhanae until the outbreak of the Great Schism.]] | ||
Jiralhanae are a carnivorous, [[sentience|sentient]] species of mammals who share physical characteristics with [[Earth]]'s gorillas, rhinoceros, and bears; due to their bear-like features, they are designated pseudo-ursines.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=enemies&cid=28450 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach, Brute'']</ref><ref name="wp jiralhanae"/> They have thick gray skin that makes them highly resistant to harm.<ref name="ENC142"/> Their bodies are covered with matted black, tan, white or brown fur, which were the subdivisions of their species. The majority of Jiralhanae shave their fur,<ref name="wp jiralhanae"/> with higher-ranking individuals sporting beards or mohawks. Pale fur and skin are considered extremely rare.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 198''</ref> | Jiralhanae are a carnivorous, [[sentience|sentient]] species of mammals who share physical characteristics with [[Earth]]'s gorillas, rhinoceros, and bears; due to their bear-like features, they are designated pseudo-ursines.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=enemies&cid=28450 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach, Brute'']</ref><ref name="wp jiralhanae"/> They have thick gray skin that makes them highly resistant to harm.<ref name="ENC142"/> Their bodies are covered with matted black, tan, gray, black, white or brown fur, which were the subdivisions of their species, similar to humans. The majority of Jiralhanae shave their fur,<ref name="wp jiralhanae"/> with higher-ranking individuals sporting beards or mohawks. Pale fur and skin are considered extremely rare.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 198''</ref> | ||
Their large, stocky appearance is most likely due to the gravity on their planet, which is about twice that of Earth. Jiralhanae are immensely strong, hence the "Brute" moniker, and are capable of delivering crushing blows in hand-to-hand combat. Their teeth are very sharp, and are frequently used as natural weapons. They are prone to fits of berserk rage in battle; Brutes often rush at and pummel any targets within reach with terrifying aggression. Jiralhanae have three digits on each hand including opposable thumbs. As such they can make use of a variety of weapons both of Covenant and human design. Their feet have only two digits, each with thick, hardened claws.<ref name="wp jiralhanae"/> Jiralhanae blood is purplish-red. | Their large, stocky appearance is most likely due to the gravity on their planet, which is about twice that of Earth. Jiralhanae are immensely strong, hence the "Brute" moniker, and are capable of delivering crushing blows in hand-to-hand combat. Their teeth are very sharp, and are frequently used as natural weapons. They are prone to fits of berserk rage in battle; Brutes often rush at and pummel any targets within reach with terrifying aggression. Jiralhanae have three digits on each hand including opposable thumbs. As such they can make use of a variety of weapons both of Covenant and human design. Their feet have only two digits, each with thick, hardened claws.<ref name="wp jiralhanae"/> Jiralhanae blood is purplish-red. | ||