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*[[Covenant separatists]]{{Ref/Game|Id=H2|H2}}{{Ref/Game|Id=H3|H3}} | *[[Covenant separatists]]{{Ref/Game|Id=H2|H2}}{{Ref/Game|Id=H3|H3}} | ||
*[[Covenant remnants]] | *[[Covenant remnants]] | ||
**[[Swords of Sanghelios]]{{ | **[[Swords of Sanghelios]]{{citation needed}} | ||
**[[Joyous Exultation Covenant]] | **[[Joyous Exultation Covenant]] | ||
**[[Merg Vol's Covenant]]{{Ref/Reuse|HSA}} | **[[Merg Vol's Covenant]]{{Ref/Reuse|HSA}} | ||
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===History=== | ===History=== | ||
The Major rank and equivalent titles still see use in the wake of the [[Human-Covenant War]]. The now-defunct [[Merg Vol's Covenant|faction]] led by [[Merg Vol]] used the traditional Major rank and armor.{{Ref/Game|Id=HSA|HSA}} [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] instead fields [[ | The Major rank and equivalent titles still see use in the wake of the [[Human-Covenant War]]. The now-defunct [[Merg Vol's Covenant|faction]] led by [[Merg Vol]] used the traditional Major rank and armor.{{Ref/Game|Id=HSA|HSA}} [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] instead fields [[Commander (Covenant)|Commanders]], who wear a modified version of the Officer harness and helmet.{{Ref/Game|Id=H4|H4}} During at least [[Battle of Installation 03|one engagement]], Jul 'Mdama's Covenant have utilized the rank.{{Ref/Game|Id=HSS|HSS}} | ||
==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||
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Equipped with approximately 50% stronger energy shields than their lower-ranked counterparts, Majors are competent and forceful warriors capable of overpowering their opponents, namely UNSC Marines and ODSTs although not ''necessarily''. They are less likely to perform tactical errors when compared with the inferior Sangheili Minors; Majors seek more cover and fire their weapons with a greater accuracy and faster rate of fire, and are also more maneuverable. However, they still make some tactical mistakes, as they tend not to seek cover in many occasions, even with their shields down. | Equipped with approximately 50% stronger energy shields than their lower-ranked counterparts, Majors are competent and forceful warriors capable of overpowering their opponents, namely UNSC Marines and ODSTs although not ''necessarily''. They are less likely to perform tactical errors when compared with the inferior Sangheili Minors; Majors seek more cover and fire their weapons with a greater accuracy and faster rate of fire, and are also more maneuverable. However, they still make some tactical mistakes, as they tend not to seek cover in many occasions, even with their shields down. | ||
Like the Minors, Majors usually wield [[Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle|Plasma rifles]], | Like the Minors, Majors usually wield [[Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle|Plasma rifles]], occasionally [[dual wielding]] them, but can be encountered with [[Vostu-pattern carbine|Covenant carbines]], [[Type-33 needler|Needlers]], [[Gadulo-pattern needle rifle|Needle rifles]], and many other equally or more powerful weapons, depending on the game. | ||
There is no discernible difference between the Major and Officer: both would appear to have the same gameplay properties (i.e. energy shield strength, damage). | There is no discernible difference between the Major and Officer: both would appear to have the same gameplay properties (i.e. energy shield strength, damage). | ||
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*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' | *''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Lone Wolf]]'' | *''[[Halo: Lone Wolf]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' | |||
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