Jiralhanae Stalker: Difference between revisions

The '''Stalker''' is a [[Brutes|Brute (Jiralhanae)]] [[rank]] <ref>[http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsCampaignHalo3.aspx?gameid=20779] Bungie.net Stats</ref>.

Stalkers are notable by their grey colored armor that possess integrated circuitry for [[Cloaking]] in their [[Power Armor (Jiralhanae)|Power Armour]] as well as their cyclops-like helmet with a bright red light emitting from their "eye". They often use [[Radar Jammer]]s to confuse their enemies and are the main users of [[Incendiary Grenade]]s, and their main weapon seems to be the [[Plasma Rifle]]. It is unknown how Brutes are promoted to this rank (possibly the number of casualties they inflict), but they are commonly seen acting as spies and bodyguards for [[Brute Chieftains]]. The Stalkers replaced the [[Stealth Elites]] of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]'' after the [[Elites]] became [[Separatists]] from the [[Covenant]].  

==Appearance==

The Brute Stalker does not appear in ''[[Halo 2]]'' but is featured in two ''[[Halo 3]]'' levels, [[The Ark (Level)|The Ark]], and [[The Covenant (Level)|The Covenant]]. They use their [[Active Camouflage]] to protect their [[Chieftains]]. The armour is a misty blue and covers the legs. A large helmet hides their eyes and a red/orange light, possibly a laser sight, sits on the helmet front, but you can still see some of the matted fur.

[[Image:1217438754 Brutestalker.jpg|thumb|left|A Brute Stalker.]]

Stalkers often employ [[Plasma Rifle]]s, [[Spiker]]s and [[Incendiary Grenade]]s in battle. One  Stalker Brute was seen using a Brute Shot on the Ark. Once you spot the distinctive visual disruption, caused by their active camouflage, use your weapon and melee them. They will be stunned and temporarily visible. Follow up with more melees until they're dead. Charge a [[Plasma Pistol]] and fire at the movement shimmers and it will usually strip their power armor, making them visible. If the [[Brute]] goes berserk, dodge the physical attacks and finish off with a melee. On higher difficulties, it is advised to use [[grenades]], as they will blow their cover, and they can be quickly finished off by an automatic weapon. Watch for enemy fire and destroy any [[Radar Jammer|Radar Jammers]] you see deployed on the ground. Using the [[Power Drain]] will also strip their armor off, resulting in them being visible and having almost no shields. Another way to spot a Stalker is if the Stalker is standing on a glass floor, look at the glass, their feet will be visible. It is also effective to use a Spiker as the spikes are visible when stuck in the Brute. Defeating them is the easiest way to get incendiary grenades.

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