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While Kig-Yar have hollow avian bones and are physically frail, they are capable of moving quickly to evade harm. Their blood is bright purple in color, similar to that of the [[Sangheili]], possibly showing a similar chemical makeup. They lack high amounts of calcium in their skeletons, which makes them a poor source of biomass for [[the Flood]]. Thus, Kig-Yar that are infected by the Flood are typically turned directly into [[Flood carrier form|carrier forms]] rather than [[Flood combat form|combat forms]]. However, they have been utilized as combat forms during at least one engagement, the [[Battle of Shield 0459]].<ref>''Halo Wars''</ref> | While Kig-Yar have hollow avian bones and are physically frail, they are capable of moving quickly to evade harm. Their blood is bright purple in color, similar to that of the [[Sangheili]], possibly showing a similar chemical makeup. They lack high amounts of calcium in their skeletons, which makes them a poor source of biomass for [[the Flood]]. Thus, Kig-Yar that are infected by the Flood are typically turned directly into [[Flood carrier form|carrier forms]] rather than [[Flood combat form|combat forms]]. However, they have been utilized as combat forms during at least one engagement, the [[Battle of Shield 0459]].<ref>''Halo Wars''</ref> | ||
The Kig-Yar species is divided into at least two races: the lighter "Jackals" and the more muscular "Skirmishers". Each race exhibits distinct variations in appearance and physiology. Jackals typically exhibit light brown, tan, or sallow skin tones, with green skin appearing less often;<ref>'''Halo Legends''' - ''Origins'' and ''Homecoming''</ref> flexible quills on the head and forearms among males, with calloused plates among females; and elongated heads with bulbous eyes and beak-like snouts. The most common head morphology involves a downward-sloping snout,<ref>''Halo 3'' and all subsequent media</ref> though specimens with straight-facing snouts are also common.<ref>''Halo 2''</ref><ref>''Halo: Uprising''</ref><ref group="note">In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', Jackals have squat heads, very bulbous eyes, baleen-like teeth, and dark green or reddish orange skin. This design has not been featured in any subsequent media and has seemingly been retconned from existence by ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''; ''Anniversary'' instead uses the ''Halo: Reach'' design, though it is scaled down to the original Jackals' smaller frame, giving the Jackals squat heads and almost nonexistent necks.</ref> A third head morphology seems common to Jackals in the [[Covenant Storm|Storm]], a Covenant remnant faction circa [[2557]]; these Jackals have the same body structure as most of their kin, but their heads are far more muscular and reptilian than even those of the Skirmishers.<ref>[http://ihalo4.com/halo-4-jackals/ '''iHalo4.com''' - ''Halo 4's Jackals'']</ref> | The Kig-Yar species is divided into at least two races: the lighter "Jackals" and the more muscular "Skirmishers". Each race exhibits distinct variations in appearance and physiology. Jackals typically exhibit light brown, tan, or sallow skin tones, with green skin appearing less often;<ref>'''Halo Legends''' - ''Origins'' and ''Homecoming''</ref> flexible quills on the head and forearms among males, with calloused plates among females; and elongated heads with bulbous eyes and beak-like snouts. The most common head morphology involves a downward-sloping snout,<ref>''Halo 3'' and all subsequent media</ref> though specimens with straight-facing snouts are also common.<ref>''Halo 2''</ref><ref>''Halo: Uprising''</ref><ref group="note">In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', Jackals have squat heads, very bulbous eyes, baleen-like teeth, and dark green or reddish orange skin. This design has not been featured in any subsequent media and has seemingly been retconned from existence by ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''; ''Anniversary'' instead uses the ''Halo: Reach'' design, though it is scaled down to the original Jackals' smaller frame, giving the Jackals squat heads and almost nonexistent necks.</ref> A third head morphology seems common to Jackals in the [[Covenant Storm|Storm]], a Covenant remnant faction circa [[2557]]; these Jackals have the same body structure as most of their kin, but their heads are far more muscular and reptilian than even those of the Skirmishers.<ref>[http://ihalo4.com/halo-4-jackals/ '''iHalo4.com''' - ''Halo 4's Jackals'']</ref> Whether this is a natural or artificial variation is unknown; the Storm faction also consists of Unggoy that display similarly abnormal morphology. | ||
Skirmishers have darker skin and have shorter, squared heads with small yellow eyes; they also have more beak-like mouths. Skirmishers have true feathers on their heads and arms, unlike the Jackals' quills. Like Jackals, Skirmishers have sharp talons on their hands and feet. While both subspecies are quite agile, Skirmishers are capable of sprinting at great speeds and leaping long distances. | Skirmishers have darker skin and have shorter, squared heads with small yellow eyes; they also have more beak-like mouths. Skirmishers have true feathers on their heads and arms, unlike the Jackals' quills. Like Jackals, Skirmishers have sharp talons on their hands and feet. While both subspecies are quite agile, Skirmishers are capable of sprinting at great speeds and leaping long distances. | ||