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| |name = Jiralhanae (''Servus ferox'')
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| |image = [[File:HReach - Minor Jiralhanae.png|300px]]
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| |homeworld = [[Doisac]]
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| |height = 8'5" (259cm)<ref name="ENC">[[Halo Encyclopedia]], page 135</ref>
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| |weight = {{Convert|680|kg|lb}}<ref name="ENC"/>
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| |skincolor=Gray Skin; Light Gray, White, Brown, or Medium Brown fur.
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| |weapons = [[Brute Plasma Rifle]] (''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 3: ODST'' only)
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| *[[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]] (''Halo 3: ODST'' only)
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| *[[Type-25 Grenade Launcher|Brute Shot]]
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| *[[Type-51 Carbine|Carbine]]
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| *[[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|Shotgun]] (''Halo 2'' only)
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| *[[Type-25 Carbine|Spiker]]
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| *[[Type-3 Antipersonnel Incendiary Grenade|Incendiary Grenade]]
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| *[[Type-2 Antipersonnel Fragmentation Grenade|Spike Grenade]]
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| *[[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|Plasma Grenade]]
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| *[[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Plasma Rifle]]
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| *[[Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon|Plasma Cannon]]
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| *[[Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer|Gravity Hammer]]
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| *[[Type-52 Pistol|Mauler]]
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| *[[Type-26 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun|Shade]]
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| *[[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Sword]] (as seen in the ''[[Et Tu Brute]]'' ''Halo 3'' trailer)
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| |vehicles =
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| *[[Spectre]]
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| *[[Type-25 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]]
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| *[[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]]
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| *[[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]]
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| *[[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom]]
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| *[[Type-25 Infantry Support Vehicle|Prowler]]
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| *[[Type-25 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Chopper]]
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| |types =
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| *[[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]]
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| *[[Jiralhanae War Chieftain|War Chieftain]]
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| *[[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]]
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| *[[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Honor Guardsman]]
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| *[[Jiralhanae Captain Ultra|Captain Ultra]]
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| *[[Jiralhanae Captain Major|Captain Major]]
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| *[[Jiralhanae Captain|Captain]]
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| *[[Jiralhanae Bodyguard|Bodyguard]]
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| *[[Jiralhanae Stalker|Stalker]]
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| *[[Jump Pack Jiralhanae|Jump Pack Trooper]]
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| *[[Jiralhanae Ultra|Ultra]]
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| *[[Jiralhanae Major|Major]]
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| *[[Jiralhanae Minor|Minor]]
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| |affiliation = [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]], later [[Covenant Loyalists]]
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| |notable = *[[Bracktanus]]
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| *[[Ceretus]]
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| *[[Gargantum]]
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| *[[Lepidus]]
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| *[[Maccabeus]]
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| *[[Parabum]]
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| *[[Tartarus]]
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| *[[Jiralhanae Army Commander|Unnamed Army Commander]]
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| |othernames = *Hair Ball
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| *Fur Ball
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| *Ape
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| *Crazy Gorillas
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| *Sasquatch
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| *Baby Kongs (as well as BK and its phonetic version, Bravo Kilo)
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| *Gorilla
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| *Brute
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| *Bo-Bo
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| *Mongrels
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| *Big Scary Guy (by Marines)
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| *Dumb Apes
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| *Monkey
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| *Bigfoot
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| *Yeti
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| |hideb = true
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| }}
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| {{Quote|With my blessing, the Brutes now lead our fleets! They ask for your allegiance, and you shall give it!|[[Prophet of Truth]]}}
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| The '''Jiralhanae''' (Latin, ''Servus ferox'', translated to "Wild Slave"<ref>http://forums.bungie.org/halo/archive29.pl?read=865756</ref>), known by [[human]]s as '''Brutes''', are the newest members of the Covenant. They are a large, bipedal, ape-like species from [[Doisac]]. The Jiralhanae were the second Covenant species encountered by the humans following the [[Kig-yar]] raid on the freighter ''[[This End Up]]''. They were also the first Covenant species encountered by the [[Harvest Colonial Militia]]. The Brutes have a profound hatred of the [[Sangheili]], unmatched by any other feud within the Covenant, fired by the Jiralhanae's natural aggressive nature and the Sangheili's attitudes of superiority.
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| The Jiralhanae have been part of the Covenant since before the destruction of the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] agricultural colony on [[Harvest]]<ref>''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]], Page 194''</ref>, and were always feared by the Sangheili for their monomaniacal behavior. The Jiralhanaes' plans to seize power over the Sangheili began with their alliance with the [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]] during the [[Battle of Harvest]] and continued to gain headway until the eventual [[Great Schism|splitting]] of the Covenant. They eventually [[Changing of the Guard|took the role]] of the [[San 'Shyuum|Prophet]]s' [[Honor Guard of the Covenant|Honor Guards]] from the Sangheili after the Sangheili failed to prevent [[Regret (Level)|the assassination]] of the [[Prophet of Regret|High Prophet of Regret]] by [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN]] [[John-117]] This culminated with the Jiralhanae [[Great Schism|replacing]] the Sangheili as the leaders of the [[Covenant Military|Covenant military]].
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| They are rated a Native Tier 4/Adopted Tier 2 species by the [[Technological Achievement Tiers|Forerunner Technological Achievement Tier scale]].<ref name="Halo 3 Bestiarum">[[Halo 3]] [[Bestiarum]]</ref>
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| ==History==
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| [[File:AncientDoisacBrutes.png|240px|left|thumb|Ancient Jiralhanae on Doisac.]]
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| [[File:1223827034 Brute group.jpg|240px|left|thumb|A [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] performing a sermon in front of his pack.]]
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| Despite their savagery, Brutes have proved intelligent enough to achieve [[Technological Achievement Tiers|spaceflight and space-faring status]], though their warlike nature meant they quickly collapsed into civil war, and quickly afterward, fell back to their former pre-space status and learned nothing from the experience. The Brutes had recently concluded a mechanized war of attrition in which the many [[Master Pack]]s fought and pummeled each other back to a pre-industrial state. When the Covenant discovered them in [[2492]], they had just rediscovered radio and rocketry.<ref>''[[Halo:Contact Harvest]]''</ref> In their primitive state they were quickly defeated and absorbed into the Covenant.
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| Their warrior culture makes them formidable opponents, even for [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTANs]], and they were incorporated into the Covenant to serve as fierce guards for the Prophets and as heavy infantry.
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| Brutes are obviously carnivores, given their fearsome fanged jaws and propensity for violence. It has been stated that they feed on the flesh of their enemies, such as the [[Humans]] they face in battle, and have been seen eating the meat of a [[Thorn Beast]], apparently considered a delicacy among Brutes.<ref name="Halo: Contact Harvest">''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''</ref> A Brute once stated he would have gladly devoured [[Thel 'Vadam|the future Arbiter]], had he been allowed.<ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', level ''[[The Arbiter]]'' - ''"Them? What about us? My belly aches, and his flesh is seared just the way I like it."''</ref>
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| As part of the Covenant, Brutes were required as a prerequisite to convert to the Prophets' religion of worshiping the [[Forerunner]]s. Previously, their culture revolved around the worship of totems and idols, but they made swift converts.<ref name="Halo 3 Bestiarum"/> The Brutes are now the most fanatical adherents to the Prophet's faith, although they seem to hold little concept of sanctity, evidenced by Tartarus' handling of the [[343 Guilty Spark|"Oracle"]].
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| Even at a glance, the Brutes are one of the most primitive members of the Covenant, at least technologically. Even though they employ [[Power Armor]], and use a selection of the Covenant's weapons such as the [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle/Jiralhanae Variant|plasma rifle]], their native technology is crude; they often use weapons propelling spike-like or explosive projectiles. These weapons are often fitted with effective metal blades for melee combat.
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| ===Post-Covenant===
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| Though the Jiralhanae retained their pack and tribal culture, their constant internal feuds began to take a back seat as enmity with the Sangheili built up, caused by the similarity in roles between the two species. Though the Jiralhanae retained the majority of their pre-Covenant technology, they also began to incorporate aspects of Covenant technology into their own designs, such as mounting plasma cannons onto their [[Type-52 Infantry Support Vehicle|Prowlers]], vehicles with a strong Jiralhanae aesthetic but with some Covenant technology. The Jiralhanae have little need to learn the languages of other species, instead relying on translation devices<ref name="Halo: Contact Harvest"/>. Their exact fate, after the disastrous defeat at [[Installation 00|the Ark]], is unknown, though it is extremely unlikely that they would surrender or retreat, or that the Sangheili would allow them to. A Sangheili Shipmaster visiting [[Kholo]] noted that at least some Jiralhanae factions had formed separate from the Covenant, waging an internecine war against each other and when the remaining [[San 'Shyuum]] retreated into hiding, they returned to their primitive savage nature, allowing the Sangheili to gain the upper hand in battle.<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'', "The Return"</ref>.
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| ==Description==
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| [[File:Brute Pack.jpg|240px|right|thumb|A [[Pack]] of Brutes, consisting of many ranks.]]
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| Brutes are of simian origin and have been said to resemble large gorillas, but, in some ways, they also resemble ursine, or rhinoceros as well. They have thick, gray skin, and are covered with matted, black, tan, or brown fur-like hair and some have short, black, or brown colored beards. Their large, stocky appearance is most likely due to the gravity on their planet, which is about twice the gravity of that on [[Earth]]. As they age, the hair will change to a grayish-silver color, which is a great sign of respect for all the Brutes.
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| They have very sharp teeth and sometimes use them as a weapon. [[John-117]] barely survived a hand-to-hand battle with one, proving how physically powerful they can be. However it should be noted that John-117 and the other Spartans were suffering from the non-stop combat they had endured since the battle of Reach, with John-117 sustaining, in Doctor Halsey's words, "Burns, brain damage, fractures, and internal bleeding". The other Spartans involved in the fight had sustained various injuries from falling over two kilometers at terminal velocity onto Reach's surface. It appears that their physical strength cannot be accurately quantified.<ref>''[[Halo 2 Collector's Edition Game Manual]]''</ref>
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| The Brutes, with the exception of [[Tartarus]], did not use energy shielding in ''[[Halo 2]]''. In ''[[Halo 3]]'', all of them are equipped with [[Power Armor]] that emphasizes their natural strength and power. Brutes speak in deep, gravelly voices when speaking human languages and speak their native language as a series of grunts, hisses, roars and deep communal howls during ceremonies and for communication.
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| In many military records, Brutes are referred to as 'Bravo Kilos', since [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]] have nicknamed Brutes "Baby Kongs" or "Gorillas", a reference to King Kong.
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| ===Anatomy and Physiology===
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| [[File:BruteCaptain02.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Two [[Brute Captain]]s standing guard in [[Halo 2]].]]
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| [[File:Brute Bare.jpg|thumb|left|200px|A Brute stripped of most of his [[Power Armor (Jiralhanae)|Power Armor]]. Note that Brutes in ''[[Halo 3]]'' have shaved faces and a carefully groomed beard.]]
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| Brutes are physically imposing enemies to face in combat. Standing at approximately 8 feet tall, they not only tower over their [[human]] opponents, but the majority of their Covenant allies, with only [[Mgalekgolo]] standing taller. They have thick, gray skin that is extremely resilient to damage.
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| In [[Halo 2|their first appearance]], they are covered in thick, shaggy fur that offers further protection. It covers most of the body except for the head and the shoulder blades. However, the Brutes in ''[[Halo 2]]'' are shaggier than those of ''[[Halo 3]]''. In ''[[Halo 3]]'', the Brutes have what looks like scales on their arms, but it may have been extensions to their armor, or simply their thick skin, as seen from McFarlane action figures. Brutes exhibit two colorations: brown and gray. This is perhaps an indication of age, since lower ranking Brutes are brown and most [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Honor Guards]], and [[Tartarus]] himself, are grey. In ''[[Halo 3]]'', they are seen with shaven faces, which increase the fearful effect they have on opponents.
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| In ''Halo 3'' Brutes have mixed red-and-blue blood (on first glance they look completely red, but on closer inspection one would see blue spots in pools of Brute blood). At a casual glance, it appears purple. In ''Halo 2'', however, it appeared black. Brutes resemble a cross between an ape and a rhinoceros, being taller and more muscular in the torso and limbs than a [[human]].
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| Heavily muscled and possessing an animalistic brutality and strength, Brutes can rely on close combat to defeat their enemies, even more so than their [[Elite]] counterparts. However, their great strength may in fact be simply relative, due to the species' evolution on a world with twice the gravity of Delta Halo, Earth, and other planets and structures with one G. Featuring characteristics simian, ursine, and alien, their appearance fits their [[human]] given name.
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| Brutes have 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. The Halo 3 Tartarus figure has a red tongue but if this is canon is unknown. When it comes to ranged conflict Brutes show a tendency to use large, rapid firing, often powerful weapons. This may be indicative of their mentality and an extension of their brutal nature. The many spikes and serrated edges that adorn their race's weapons, vehicles and armor further exhibit this. It is interesting to note that in ''[[Halo 2]]'' Jiralhanae can be seen using human [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|shotguns]]. Brutes sometimes wield their own handgun-style shotguns, [[Type-52 Pistol|Maulers]], in ''Halo 3''.
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| Brutes are not as mentally slow as they may appear, and are often fairly cunning tacticians. As such they can pilot vehicles & ships and command both land based & fleet encounters with strategic competence, albeit lacking in artistic flair. They also have a higher vocabulary than other members of the Covenant apart from Elites and Prophets.
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| Brutes are known to descend into a highly aggressive berserk killing-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, powerful enough even to kill Hunters (if they slam into the Hunter enough). Also, 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 [[Spectre]] or [[Type-25 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]], they will board it and attempt to kill (in a [[Type-25 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]]) or force the enemy out (such as in a [[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle|Warthog]] or [[Spectre]]). Interestingly, they will neither attack nor hijack a low flying vehicle (such as a [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]]).
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| There is a substantial difference between the Brutes of ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]''. The Brutes of ''[[Halo 2]]'' had very little armor, were unclothed and unshaven. The Brutes of ''[[Halo 3]]'' were largely shaven, clothed in tight-fitting garments that reflected their rank and were adorned with [[Power Armor (Jiralhanae)|Power Armor]]. This probably had something to do with the Brutes' new-found rank after the [[Elites]]' split from the [[Covenant]].
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| The aesthetic and graphic differences between the two games also had a strong dichotomy between them, for the Brutes in ''[[Halo 2]]'' were less detailed and less anthropoid than they were in ''Halo 3''. This is a result of the technology available at the time the two games were made.
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| Given the absence of power armor at the time of ''Halo 2'', 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 you encountered in ''Halo 2'' are from Maccabeus/Tartarus' clan and were banned from wearing armor due to their failure at Harvest.
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| It is also possible that the Brutes of ''Halo 2'' were second in rank to the [[Elites]] and the [[Prophets]]. Following [[Great Schism|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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| In ''Halo: Contact Harvest'', it is stated that before Jiralhanae reach full maturity, they naturally release pheromones. Other Jiralhanae can smell these pheromones and tell how others are feeling by the scent. When they do reach maturity, they learn to control the releases of their pheromones and most likely stop them all together.
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| ==Culture==
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| Brutes are extremely zealous creatures, known for their willingness to cling to ancient, bloody traditions and are deep believers in the promise of the [[Covenant Religion|Great Journey]] and in the [[Forerunner]]s. Their home world is war torn, and Brutes are known for their particular joy in vicious activity, complimented by regimented discipline.
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| They prefer using weapons from their [[Doisac|homeworld]], rather than the Covenant standard-issue [[plasma]]-based firearms. Brute weapons are notable for being extremely dangerous, somewhat primitive and brutal, and always featuring a blade attachment such as the [[Spiker]], [[Mauler]], [[Brute Shot]], and the [[Gravity Hammer]]. These weapons show their barbaric nature, for example, the fact that all of the weapons are named after ways of injury or causing bodily harm to another being. Although they do have their own type of [[Brute Plasma Rifle|Plasma Rifle]], it is only found in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' (the rifle is red, but fires twice as fast as its blue counterpart, also causing it to overheat twice as fast). This type of Plasma Rifle was removed in ''Halo 3'', being replaced by the Spiker.
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| In general, Brutes have a pronounced dislike of the [[Sangheili]], due to the fact that they believe that they are better protectors of the Prophets than the [[Elites]]. The [[Prophet of Truth]] took advantage of this to ignite the [[Great Schism]] during the events of ''[[Halo 2]]''.
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| [[File:Brute Army Commander.jpg|thumb|300px|A [[Brute Army Commander]] yelling at his opponent.]]
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| ===Society===
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| Brutes have a fierce pack culture and lineage, a close knit affair that ties each member to another, and forces them into varying states of rage known as "berserking", and desperate mourning for their fallen pack mates should one die in the midst of battle. What a pack member kills may be the food of the pack. Each pack is led by a prominent [[Brute Chieftain]] that wields a ceremonial [[Gravity Hammer]], passed from one leader to another upon his death, to denote his status. A Brute becomes a pack [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae|Chieftain]] by challenging the current [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae|Chieftain]] to a Mortal duel; the victor claims the title after executing the other. The chieftain rules his pack like his own little empire. Their warrior culture is extremely patriarchal, with rank measured by success on ''and'' off the battlefield, unlike the Sangheili.<ref name="Halo 3 Bestiarum"/>
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| It is unlikely, given their combative and aggressive nature, that the Jiralhanae have a single cohesive government. Instead, Jiralhanae society can be viewed as an extension to the simply pack structure, but with a number of different levels:
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| *'''[[Alpha Tribe]]s''' - seem to be the political body of the Jiralhanae, and are comprised of smaller [[Master Packs]]. Lead by Alpha Jiralhanae.
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| *'''[[Master-Pack|Master Packs]]''' - more military oriented groups, Master-Packs are comprised of many smaller [[packs]]. Prior to contact with the Covenant, rival Master Packs reduced Jiralhanae society to a preindustrial level through warfare.
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| *'''[[Pack]]s''' - range in size and importance, with less important packs made up largely of [[Unggoy]] or [[Kig-Yar]] forces and led by a low-ranked Jiralhanae, and more important packs led by [[War Chieftain]]s and comprised of more experienced veteran Jiralhanae bodyguards.
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| ===Naming===
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| Most known Jiralhanae have Latin-sounding names, such as [[Tartarus]] and [[Bracktanus]]. In ''[[Contact Harvest]]'', it is revealed that the "-us" at the end of their name is an honor denoting maturity or experience in battle (similar to the "-ee" suffix on Elite's names.) However, it is possible that different naming conventions are used among different tribes, as evidenced by the names of [[Gargantum]] and [[Parabum]].
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| ==Home World==
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| {{Main|Doisac}}
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| [[Doisac]] is the name of the Jiralhanae home world. It possesses three satellites: [[Warial]], [[Solrapt]], and [[Teash]], and is the fourth planet of the Oth Sonin system. The gravity on the planet is approximately 2.1G <ref name="Halo 3 Bestiarum"/> while the atmosphere is 1.3 ATM. Surface temperature is between -15'C to 52'C. The estimated population of the planet is approximately 12.5 billion. Its habitat is described as being dominated by magma and magnetism.<ref>''[[Halo 3]]'', Essentials Disk 1</ref>
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| ==Rank Structure==
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| The Brute species is arranged in a pack society, based on a hierarchy determined by viciousness and number of war kills. A “pack master” leads brute packs. A [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|chieftain]] will frequently be addressed as such while issuing orders during combat. In ''Halo 2'', the ranks were mostly determined by red flags on their backs, the amount of armor they wore and the color of their fur (sometimes even their weapons). Like the [[Sangheili|Elites]], ranks in ''Halo 3'' are differentiated by armor color. Furthermore, the higher the rank, the more advanced and resilient the armor becomes.
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| |colspan="3" | <center>'''Brute Heroes'''</center>
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| |'''[[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]]'''
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| |[[File:H3 Brute Chieftain Weapon.gif]]
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| |These Brute Chieftains are clad in crimson/black armor and wield close-ranged Melee weapons such as [[Gravity Hammer]]s. They use [[Invincibility (Equipment)|Invincibility]], a [[Power Drainer]], or a [[Flare]] and their [[Power Armor]] cannot be stuck by [[Plasma Grenade|Plasma]]/[[Type-2 Antipersonnel Fragmentation Grenade|Spike]] grenades or [[Needler]] needles. However, they can be stuck by [[Type-3 Antipersonnel/Antimaterial Incendiary Grenade|Incendiary]] Grenades. Also, their weapon can be stuck by any sticking grenade. Identification: Black and Red Armor.
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| |'''[[Jiralhanae War Chieftain|War Chieftain]]'''
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| |[[File:H3 Brute Chieftain Armor.gif]]
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| |These Brute Chieftains rely upon powerful weapons like [[Portable Plasma Cannon]]s and [[Fuel Rod Gun]]s to crush their foes, while often throwing or possessing [[Power Drain]]s and [[Flare]]s. Their [[Power Armor|armor]] cannot be stuck by [[Plasma Grenades]]/[[Type-2 Antipersonnel Fragmentation Grenade|Spike]] Grenades or [[Needler]] needles. However, they can be stuck by [[Type-3 Antipersonnel/Antimaterial Incendiary Grenade|Incendiary]] Grenades or their weapon can by any sticking grenade for an immediate kill. Identification: Dark Golden Armor.
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| |colspan="3" | <center>'''Brute Leaders'''</center>
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| |'''[[Jiralhanae Captain Ultra|Brute Captain Ultra]]'''
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| |[[File:H3 Brute Captain Ultra.gif]]
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| |The Brute Captain Ultras are the highest captain rank and use heavier weapons, such as [[Brute Shot]]s and Fuel Rod Guns. Identification: Cyan/Cobalt Armor.
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| |'''[[Jiralhanae Captain Major|Brute Captain Major]]'''
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| |[[File:H3 Brute Captain Major.gif]]
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| |The Brute Captain Majors are even more experienced than their younger comrades and lead larger packs into battle. Also usually wield Brute Shots and Fuel Rods Identification: Golden Armor.
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| |'''[[Jiralhanae Captain|Brute Captain]]'''
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| |[[File:H3 Brute Captain Minor.gif]]
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| |The Brute Captains are experienced Brutes who now lead their comrades and the lesser races into battle. Identification: Purple-Red Armor.
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| |'''[[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Brute Honor Guard]]'''
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| |Brute Honor Guards were chosen by the Prophets to replace the [[Honor Guard Elite]]s as their protectors after [[Regret (Level)|murder of the]] [[High Prophet of Regret]]. They are exclusive of [[Halo 2]] and are some of the best warriors the Brutes have. Identification: Orange, Yellow and Red Ceremonial Armor; Red Flag.
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| |'''[[Jiralhanae Bodyguard|Brute Bodyguard]]'''
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| |[[File:H3 Bodyguard.gif]]
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| |Brute Bodyguards are some of the Chieftain's most reliable warriors and not only protect their chieftain but enforce his tribal law. They seem to be the [[Halo 3]] Brute counterparts of the '''[[Honor Guard Elite]]''' Unit. Identification: Grayish-Blue/Steel Blue armor.
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| |'''[[Jump Pack Jiralhanae|Jump Pack Brute Captain]]'''
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| |[[File:Bruteultra.gif]]
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| |These veteran Brutes utilize jump packs to launch aerial attacks from afar, and use their enhanced mobility for guerrilla battle tactics. They seem to be the Brute counterparts of the '''[[Ranger Elite]]''' Unit. Identification: Jump pack, Gold armor.
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| |'''[[Jump Pack Jiralhanae|Jump Pack Brute Major]]'''
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| |[[File:Brutemajor.gif]]
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| |These veteran Brutes utilize jump packs to launch aerial attacks from afar, and use their enhanced mobility for guerrilla battle tactics. They seem to be the Brute counterparts of the '''[[Ranger Elite]]''' Unit. Identification: Jump pack, Red armor.
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| |'''[[Jump Pack Jiralhanae|Jump Pack Brute Minor]]'''
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| |[[File:H3 Brute Jumppack.gif]]
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| |These veteran Brutes utilize jump packs to launch aerial attacks from afar, and use their enhanced mobility for guerrilla battle tactics. They seem to be the Brute counterparts of the '''[[Ranger Elite]]''' Unit. Identification: Jump pack, Blue armor.
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| |'''[[Jiralhanae Stalker|Brute Stalker]]'''
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| |[[File:H3 Brute Stalker.gif]]
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| |Brute Stalkers are the secret police of the Brutes and specialize in stealth techniques with their [[Active Camouflage]] generators. They seem to be the Brute counterparts of the '''[[Stealth Elite]]''' unit. Identification: Grayish Black armor, Flame Grenades, Radar Jammers, Maulers.
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| |colspan="3"|<center>'''Brute Infantry'''</center>
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| |'''[[Jiralhanae Ultra|Brute Ultra]]'''
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| |[[File:H3 Brute Ultra.gif]]
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| |Brute Ultras are now armed with violet Armor, they are comprised of the best of the regular infantrymen, showing tact, cunning skill and strength. Identification: Purple-Blue/Indigo armor.
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| |'''[[Jiralhanae Major|Brute Major]]'''
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| |[[File:H3 Brute Major.gif]]
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| |Brute Majors are clad in dark blue Armor and are promoted in a similar fashion to the Elites. They are promoted on the casualties they inflict. Identification: Blue armor.
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| |'''[[Jiralhanae Minor|Brute Minor]]'''
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| |[[File:H3 Brute Minor.gif]]
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| |Brute Minors are the lowest rank of the Brute race, clad in turquoise Armor and typically armed with the [[Type-25 Carbine]]. Not only do they compete for their posting but also for their equipment. Identification: Teal-Green armor, unarmored in ''Halo 2''.
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| Also in ''Halo 2'', Brute Minors are seen with little to no armor, the only armor being a helmet-like head plate which, ironically, gives no protection from headshots from even the weaker weapons such as the Plasma Pistol and Magnum. It is known they do not switch weapons at any time.
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| ===Other Ranks===
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| '''[[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]]''' - The Leader of the entire Jiralhanae race. Both [[Maccabeus]] and [[Tartarus]] were of this rank. Since Tartarus was killed in the [[Battle of Installation 05]], the current Chieftain is unknown, if there is one at all.
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| '''[[Ship Master|Brute Ship Master]]/Alpha Jiralhanae''' - Commanders of ships. They may be equivalent to Captains or Chieftains of the Jiralhanae.
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| '''[[Jiralhanae Army Commander]]''' - Only in [[Halo Wars]], probably same rank or near same rank as Chieftain of the Jiralhanae. May be a specific rank created for war and conflict, such as the [[Human-Covenant War]].
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| ==Gameplay==
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| {{Main|Jiralhanae/Gameplay}}
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| Unlike Elites, who are masterfully skilled tacticians, the Brute combat mentality relies on overwhelming force, sheer strength, and incredibly strong firepower, hence the name "Brute". They are easily enraged, and when provoked, will drop their weapon and charge their opponent.
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| ==Trivia==
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| *During concept stages for ''Halo 3'', the Brutes were planned to use deployable metal shields, rather than the energy shields used by Elites. This idea was eventually cut from the final game, although it would inspire the Brutes ducking animation.<ref>http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=Animation_BillOBrien</ref>
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| *Before ''[[Halo 3]]'' was released, Brutes had lime green blood instead of the dark purple/red blood they have in the final game.
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| *In ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' the power armor of the Brutes completely lights up, similarly to Elite and SPARTAN energy shields, instead of small sparks marking where gun fire hits their armor like in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
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| *According to ''First Strike'', Brutes were first encountered by SPARTAN-II personnel aboard the ''[[Unyielding Hierophant]]'' in 2552. However, ''Contact Harvest'', ''[[Halo Wars]]'', and multiple stories in ''Halo Evolutions'' clearly indicate that Brutes were encountered by humanity in general much earlier, while ''[[The Package]]'' reveals that they had been encountered by SPARTAN-IIs as early as [[2535]].
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| *The word "Jiralhanae" is a Korean word that roughly means "stupid aggressive lunatic", which describes the Brutes' aggressive personality.<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Covenant_%28Halo%29&diff=next&oldid=45665662</ref>
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| *In the ViDoc, ''[[Et Tu Brute]]'', Chris Butcher describes the Brutes in ''[[Halo 2]]'' as "damage sponges", referring to how they weren't very interesting to fight against, acting mainly like less agile Elites who dropped their guns and ran straight toward the player when they got angry. The ViDoc shows Brutes wielding energy swords; however they are never seen doing so in-game. ''Et Tu Brute'' also shows a Brute Minor with a Brute Shot using the corpse of another Brute as cover from which to fire from, and another tearing the arms off a captured Marine. Additionally, a Brute Chieftain wielding a [[Type-42 Directed Energy Support Weapon|plasma cannon]] wields the version from ''Halo 2''. This is because Bungie was using it as a placeholder until they developed the [[Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon|''Halo 3 ''model]].
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| *In the same ViDoc the brutes original concept was revealed to be taken from the ancient barbarians that plagued Rome and eventually became assimilated into it. This would account for the Brutes tribal appearance and more berserker based combat in Halo 2, while in Halo 3 the Brutes became properly armoured/equipped (and shaven) and have a more tactical battlefield approach as result of further induction into the Covenant and replacement of Elites.
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| *In ''Halo 2'', it is possible to find Brutes wielding human shotguns. This is the only in-game instance of a Covenant member making use of human weaponry by default.
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| *In ''Halo 2'', Brute blood is a dark shade of blue, while it is red with blue splotches in ''Halo 3''.
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| *[[wikipedia:Marcus_Junius_Brutus#Conspiracy_to_kill_Caesar|Brutus]] was the one who betrayed and killed Julius Caesar, and was later hunted down by Rome. This is similar to how the Brutes betrayed the Elites and were eventually defeated. "Brute" is also a literal translation from the Covenant language when spoken by Covenant characters.
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| *[[John DiMaggio]] provided the voice for the Brute Chieftains in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and'' [[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
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| *The "-us" suffix on the end of Brute names is actually a Latin noun ending which designates something as masculine.
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| *In the level ''[[Anders' Signal]]'' in ''[[Halo Wars]]'', Serina identifies the Jiralhanae using the actual name of the species, as well as calling them Brutes. This is the first time a Covenant species' actual name is spoken in scripted dialogue.
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| *In ''[[The Package]]'', Brutes do not wear armor, have green blood, and appear to be less resilient to ballistic damage than normal. In the episode, Brutes are shown commanding squads of Grunts and Jackals on an Elite-controlled ship.
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| *Brutes never [[Dual Wield|dual wield]] weapons, even though they hold some weapons with only one hand
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| *The Jiralhanae species have been compared with the Romans. Their nickname "Brute" originates from the Shakespearean line ''"Et tu, Brute? Then fall, Caesar!"''. Towards the end of the Roman republic, Marcus Julius Brutus and his followers assassinate their dictator Gais Julius Caesar over political opposition. This can be compared to when Tartarus killed his uncle Maccabeus over political reasons (Tartarus believed he had a right to become the new Chieftain). Both Brutus and Tartarus would be killed in a civil war.
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| *Despite having been absorbed into the Covenant in 2492, [[Ghosts of Onyx]] describes the feud between the Jiralnanae and the Sangheili as "ancient".{{Citation needed}}
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| *Brutes in [[Halo: Reach]] have more armor than their [[Halo 2]] counterparts, but have less than their [[Halo 3]] and [[Halo Wars]] counterparts.
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| *in Halo Ghosts of onyx a Brute ship master seemed overly happy during combat with sangheli forces indacating that the tensions between them were even hot than most supected.
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| *in Halo 3 flood infection forms seem less likley to infec a brute alpha.
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| ===Glitches===
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| *In ''[[Halo 2]]'', if a berserk Brute charges into a group of fixed objects it will continue its charging animation, but it will remain where it is.
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| *In ''[[Halo 3]]'', if any Brute becomes infected by the [[Flood]] he will turn into a [[Flood Combat Form#Jiralhanae (Brute) Form|Flood-infected Brute Minor]] due to graphical restraints. However, if the player triggers a loading point that removes the Flood from the level while a Infection Form has begun the infection process, the Flood Infection Form will be deleted, the infection process will be stopped yet the transformation will simultaneously complete. This will result in infected Brutes who are allied with the Flood while retaining berserking, appearance, and hijacking abilities. The only noticeable Flood features are signs of Flood infection growing on their back. The only known instance of half-infected Brutes is on The Covenant.
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| *In ''[[Halo 3]]'', if a Brute Chieftain with a Plasma Cannon goes berserk, the Plasma Cannon disappears. When the Chieftain is killed, the same Plasma Cannon reappears by its body. This is due that the support weapon has no "putting away" animation. This has been fixed in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' - if the War Chieftain goes berserk, the Plasma Cannon will hang across his back just like a normal two-handed weapon.
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| ==Gallery==
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| <gallery widths="150" orientation="landscape">
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| File:285910 f260.jpg|A few examples of Brute weaponry.
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| File:Brute Animated.gif|An early Jiralhanae model during the production of Halo 3.
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| File:1207645687 1166618976.jpg|A Jiralhanae Chieftain wielding an [[Energy Sword]] (this instance was never actually used as default in ''[[Halo 3]]'', but rather in the video ''[[Halo 3 ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute?|Et tu Brute]]'').
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| File:Halo3 Brutes.png|The CGI TV trailer "[[Starry Night]]" depicts multiple Jiralhanae variants that appear in ''Halo 3''.
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| File:Weirdbrutes.jpg|Two Jiralhanae in a non-combat situation as seen in ''Halo 3''.
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| File:BestiarumBrute.jpg|A Jiralhanae as seen in the [[Bestiarum]].
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| File:BRuTeS.jpg|A pack of Jiralhanae patrolling the main streets of New Mombasa in ''Halo 3: ODST''.
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| File:Brute 1024.jpg|A Jiralhanae Chieftain, circa 2531 as seen in ''Halo Wars''.
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| File:Halo Reach Brute Pack.png|A pack of Brutes in the ''Halo: Reach'' [[Firefight]] trailer.
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| </gallery>
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| ==Sources==
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| {{Covenant}}
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| [[es:Jiralhanae]]
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| [[Category:Host Species]] | | [[Category:Host Species]] |
