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[[File:H2A - Tartarus with Rukt.jpg|thumb|250px|Tartarus, Chieftain of the Jiralhanae, and gained more power with the outbreak of the Great Schism.]] | [[File:H2A - Tartarus with Rukt.jpg|thumb|250px|Tartarus, Chieftain of the Jiralhanae, and gained more power with the outbreak of the Great Schism.]] | ||
Jiralhanae are a carnivorous, [[Sentience|sapient]] species of mammals<ref name="BES"/> who share physical characteristics with [[Earth]]'s gorillas, rhinoceros, and bears; due to their bear-like features, they are designated pseudo-ursines.<ref name="wp jiralhanae"/> They have thick skin that ranges in color from dark grey to dark and light brown and makes them highly resistant to harm,<ref name="ENC142"/> and their bodies are covered with matted tan,<ref name="journey"/> grey,<ref name="changeguard"/> white, brown<ref name="Heretic">'''Halo 2''', campaign level, ''[[The Heretic]]''</ref> or black fur.<ref name="wp jiralhanae"/> Some Jiralhanae, such as those of the [[Vheiloth|Vheiloth skein]], shave their fur,<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', "[[Stomping on the Heels of a Fuss]]"</ref> with higher-ranking individuals sporting beards or mohawks.<ref name="Heretic"/> Pale fur and skin are considered extremely rare.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 198''</ref> | Jiralhanae are a carnivorous, [[Sentience|sapient]] species of mammals<ref name="BES"/> who share physical characteristics with [[Earth]]'s gorillas, rhinoceros, and bears; due to their bear-like features, they are designated pseudo-ursines.<ref name="wp jiralhanae"/> They have thick skin that ranges in color from dark grey to dark and light brown and makes them highly resistant to harm,<ref name="ENC142"/> and their bodies are covered with matted tan,<ref name="journey"/> grey,<ref name="changeguard"/> white, brown<ref name="Heretic">'''Halo 2''', campaign level, ''[[The Heretic]]''</ref> or black fur.<ref name="wp jiralhanae"/> Some Jiralhanae, such as those of the [[Vheiloth|Vheiloth skein]], shave their fur,<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', "[[Stomping on the Heels of a Fuss]]"</ref> with higher-ranking individuals sporting beards or mohawks.<ref name="Heretic"/> Pale fur and skin are considered extremely rare.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 198''</ref> Jiralhanae ears are posses almost no external features. Instead, they are simply large concave pores which sit on each side of their head far above eye level.<ref>''[[Halo Wars 2 War of Wits : The Armrest Trailer|War of Wits : The Armrest]]''</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. | ||