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{{Unit infobox|variant=Cov
{{Unit infobox|variant=Cov
|name=Captain Major  
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|armament=*[[Type-1 plasma grenade]]
|armament=*[[Type-1 plasma grenade]]
*[[Type-2 spike grenade]]
*[[Type-2 spike grenade]]
*[[Brute Shot]]
*[[Type-25 Brute Shot]]
*[[Type-25 plasma rifle]]
*[[Type-25 plasma rifle]]
*[[Type-51 plasma repeater]]
*[[Type-51 plasma repeater]]
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*[[Radar jammer]]
*[[Radar jammer]]
*[[Deployable cover]]
*[[Deployable cover]]
|mission=*Leading Brute [[pack]]s in battle
|mission=*Leading Jiralhanae [[pack]]s in battle
*Commanding lower ranking Brutes, Jackals and Grunts
*Commanding lower-ranking Jiralhanae, [[Kig-Yar]], and [[Unggoy]]
|function=
|function=
|notable=
|notable=
|affiliation=[[Covenant]]}}
|affiliation=[[Covenant]]}}
{{Quote|To be effective, officers need to inspire fear and respect.| Jiralhanae Captain Major's mantra}}


{{Quote|Brute military doctrine states that to lead, one must be seen.| Jiralhanae Captain's Mantra}}
The '''Captain Major''' is a [[Jiralhanae]] [[rank]] whose members wear golden [[Jiralhanae power armor|power armor]]. They are the second-highest Jiralhanae Captain rank, though they are deployed more often than the other captain ranks.<ref name="HE144">'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 144''</ref>


The '''Captain Major''' is a [[Jiralhanae]] [[rank]] whose members wear golden [[Jiralhanae power armor|power armor]]. They are the second highest ranking Captain though they are seen much more commonly than the other two. They are seen in the Campaign of ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', and ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' and often lead lower ranking Brutes, as well as [[Lance|squads]] of [[Kig-Yar|Jackals]] and [[Unggoy|Grunt]]s.
==Description==
Captain Majors often lead lower-ranking Jiralhanae, as well as [[Lance|lances]] of [[Kig-Yar]] and [[Unggoy]]. A [[Jiralhanae Captain]] is promoted to the rank of Captain Major for his ability to rally and inspire other [[Covenant]] forces, although the inspiration usually is due to physical threats. Their armor is much more resilient than that of standard Jiralhanae Captains.<ref name="HE144"/> Jiralhanae Captain Majors can be seen commanding troops on the [[Type-47 Scarab]] walkers.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', ''gameplay''</ref>


==Combat==
==Equipment==
Captain Majors are much tougher than standard Brute Captains; their armor can take more damage than others, and with the [[Halo 3 Skulls|Mythic]] or [[Tilt]] skulls activated, they can survive a [[Type-1 plasma grenade|plasma grenade]] or [[Type-2 spike grenade|spike grenade]] stick (on higher difficulties). On higher difficulties, it takes two [[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle|sniper rifle]] or [[Type-50 particle beam rifle|particle beam rifle]] shots to destroy their power armor and a third shot to the torso or head to kill them. In terms of strength, battlefield adaptability and rarity, Captain Majors are similar to [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultras]]. Apparently they increase the morale of their troops (if one is killed, all nearby Grunts will flee). They usually use [[Type-25 Brute shot|Brute shot]]s, and when under attack will deploy their piece of [[equipment]], usually a [[bubble shield]]. In ''Halo 3'' they can be seen commanding troops on the [[Type-47 Scarab|Scarab]] walkers.
The [[Jiralhanae power armor|power armor]] of a Jiralhanae Captain Major is bright gold armor, and sometimes has red markings and less armor on their bottom half, which isn't gold, but steel, making them easily recognizable.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''gameplay''</ref> The power armor of a Jiralhanae Captain Major is significantly more stronger than that of lower-ranking Jiralhanae.<ref name="HE144"/> They most commonly use the [[Type-25 Brute Shot]], but they often use other weapons such as [[Type-51 plasma repeater|plasma repeaters]], [[Type-50 concussion rifle|concussion rifles]], [[Type-25 spiker|spikers]], [[Type-31 needle rifle|needle rifles]], and even [[Type-2 gravity hammer|gravity hammer]]s.


They also appear in ''Halo: Reach''. They carry [[Type-51 plasma repeater|plasma repeaters]], [[Type-50 concussion rifle|concussion rifles]], [[Type-25 spiker|spikers]], [[Type-31 needle rifle|needle rifles]], and even [[Type-2 gravity hammer|gravity hammer]]s.
==Gameplay==
 
==Appearance==
Jiralhanae Captain Majors are the only Brutes to wear bright gold armor, and in ''Halo: Reach'', have red markings and less armor on their bottom half, which isn't gold, but steel, making them easily recognizable. They most commonly use the Brute Shot, but they often use other weapons such as the Spiker or Carbine as well. They are most commonly found on the [[Legendary]] difficulty.
 
==Tactics==
[[File:1210473952 Brutecaptain.jpg|thumb|left|A Captain Major on [[Installation 00]].]]
[[File:1210473952 Brutecaptain.jpg|thumb|left|A Captain Major on [[Installation 00]].]]
Jiralhanae Captain Majors are most commonly seen sending Jackals, Grunts, or lower-ranked Brutes into the heat of battle, while they stay back and fire ceaselessly from long range with whatever they are armed with.
Jiralhanae Captain Majors are most commonly seen sending Jackals, Grunts, or lower-ranked Brutes into the heat of battle, while they stay back and fire ceaselessly from long range with whatever they are armed with.
Their armor can take more damage than others, and with the [[Halo 3 Skulls|Mythic]] or [[Tilt]] skulls activated, they can survive a [[Type-1 plasma grenade|plasma grenade]] or [[Type-2 spike grenade|spike grenade]] stick (on higher difficulties). On higher difficulties, it takes two [[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle|sniper rifle]] or [[Type-50 particle beam rifle|particle beam rifle]] shots to destroy their power armor and a third shot to the torso or head to kill them. In terms of strength, battlefield adaptability and rarity, Captain Majors are similar to [[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultras]]. Apparently they increase the morale of their troops (if one is killed, all nearby Grunts will flee). They usually use [[Type-25 Brute shot|Brute shot]]s, and when under attack will deploy their piece of [[equipment]], usually a [[bubble shield]]. In ''Halo 3'' they can be seen commanding troops on the [[Type-47 Scarab|Scarab]] walkers.


Players facing a Brute Captain Major are advised to grenade the subordinates to death, then either long-range [[headshot]] or get up close and [[melee]] the Captain Major to death. Using long range weapons gives the player a chance to dodge the ceaseless fire from the Captain Major, and meleeing will cause the Brute to pause long enough for the player to kill him with additional melee attacks.
Players facing a Brute Captain Major are advised to grenade the subordinates to death, then either long-range [[headshot]] or get up close and [[melee]] the Captain Major to death. Using long range weapons gives the player a chance to dodge the ceaseless fire from the Captain Major, and meleeing will cause the Brute to pause long enough for the player to kill him with additional melee attacks.
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