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{{Species infobox | {{Species infobox | ||
|name=Kig-Yar | |name=Kig-Yar | ||
|image={{tabcontainer|title1=Ruuhtian|content1=[[File:HINF Kig-Yar Raider.png|250px]]|title2=Ibie'shian|content2=[[File:H5G-Render-Jackal.png|300px]]|title3=T'vaoan|content3=[[File: | |image={{tabcontainer|title1=Ruuhtian|content1=[[File:HINF Kig-Yar Raider.png|250px]]|title2=Ibie'shian|content2=[[File:H5G-Render-Jackal.png|300px]]|title3=T'vaoan|content3=[[File:Halo Reach - Skirmisher.png|200px]]}} | ||
|latin=''Perosus latrunculus''<ref name="waypointuniverse">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/kig-yar '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Kig-Yar'']</ref> | |latin=''Perosus latrunculus''<ref name="waypointuniverse">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/kig-yar '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Kig-Yar'']</ref> | ||
|classification=Saurian{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuniverse}} | |classification=Saurian{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuniverse}} | ||
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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
===Anatomy and physiology=== | ===Anatomy and physiology=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Jackal by Halsey.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Ruuhtian physiology and skeletal structure as drawn by [[Catherine Halsey|Doctor Catherine Halsey]] in [[2536]].]] | ||
[[File:H5G-Jackal Neural Network.png|thumb|left|250px|A diagram of an Ibie'shan's neural network.]] | [[File:H5G-Jackal Neural Network.png|thumb|left|250px|A diagram of an Ibie'shan's neural network.]] | ||
Kig-Yar share many features with Earth avians as well as reptiles and exhibit several features that are common among species that have evolved in low-gravity environments, such as ''[[Lacerta erectus]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}} Their legs are sinewy and muscular, and are digitigrade in structure like those of birds. Though they have been mistaken for carnivores,{{Ref/Reuse|journal}} the Kig-Yar are apparently an omnivorous species.{{Ref/Reuse|md73}}<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 49''</ref> Kig-Yar possess very sharp teeth, and their jaws are tipped with a hooked, bird-like beak. Both their hands and feet are tridactyl, and are armed with sharp talons. Their hands in particular exhibit an unusual structure, with a single large middle finger surrounded by two opposable thumbs. Their eyes are protected by a nictitating membrane that sweeps across the eyes horizontally. Starved Kig-Yar have been known to eat the flesh of fallen enemies, as well as that of live prisoners. They are gifted with extraordinarily acute senses of sight, hearing, and smell, making them adept as scouts and snipers in the Covenant military. Kig-Yar are also very agile, and can execute swift jumps and rolls in combat; these abilities are most pronounced in the more muscular [[T'vaoan]] subspecies, members of which can leap great distances and cover ground at extremely high speeds. Kig-Yar possess a strong salty, occasionally acrid stench.{{Ref/Reuse|B.net}}<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 159''</ref> | Kig-Yar share many features with Earth avians as well as reptiles and exhibit several features that are common among species that have evolved in low-gravity environments, such as ''[[Lacerta erectus]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}} Their legs are sinewy and muscular, and are digitigrade in structure like those of birds. Though they have been mistaken for carnivores,{{Ref/Reuse|journal}} the Kig-Yar are apparently an omnivorous species.{{Ref/Reuse|md73}}<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 49''</ref> Kig-Yar possess very sharp teeth, and their jaws are tipped with a hooked, bird-like beak. Both their hands and feet are tridactyl, and are armed with sharp talons. Their hands in particular exhibit an unusual structure, with a single large middle finger surrounded by two opposable thumbs. Their eyes are protected by a nictitating membrane that sweeps across the eyes horizontally. Starved Kig-Yar have been known to eat the flesh of fallen enemies, as well as that of live prisoners. They are gifted with extraordinarily acute senses of sight, hearing, and smell, making them adept as scouts and snipers in the Covenant military. Kig-Yar are also very agile, and can execute swift jumps and rolls in combat; these abilities are most pronounced in the more muscular [[T'vaoan]] subspecies, members of which can leap great distances and cover ground at extremely high speeds. Kig-Yar possess a strong salty, occasionally acrid stench.{{Ref/Reuse|B.net}}<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 159''</ref> | ||
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Within the Covenant and its [[Covenant remnants|remnants]], the rank of [[Kig-Yar Minor|Minor]] is the lowest field rank a Kig-Yar can attain. They are armed with standard-strength, light-blue [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|point defense gauntlets]] and small arms such as the [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]] or [[Type-33 Needler|Needler]].<ref name="e146-7">'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''pages 146-147''</ref> After gaining a sufficient amount of experience, Kig-Yar can be promoted to the rank of [[Kig-Yar Major|Major]]. Majors are more experienced than Minors and are issued stronger point-defense gauntlets that emit a violet, red or orange-colored shield and carry heavier weaponry. In the Covenant, Kig-Yar hold a relatively low position and have little authority. Minors are typically commanded by [[Sangheili]] or [[Jiralhanae]] leaders, while Majors may lead their own [[lance]] or even [[file (unit)|file]] consisting of low-ranking [[Unggoy]] and [[Yanme'e]] but are still subject to the command of the higher-ranking species.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | Within the Covenant and its [[Covenant remnants|remnants]], the rank of [[Kig-Yar Minor|Minor]] is the lowest field rank a Kig-Yar can attain. They are armed with standard-strength, light-blue [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|point defense gauntlets]] and small arms such as the [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]] or [[Type-33 Needler|Needler]].<ref name="e146-7">'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''pages 146-147''</ref> After gaining a sufficient amount of experience, Kig-Yar can be promoted to the rank of [[Kig-Yar Major|Major]]. Majors are more experienced than Minors and are issued stronger point-defense gauntlets that emit a violet, red or orange-colored shield and carry heavier weaponry. In the Covenant, Kig-Yar hold a relatively low position and have little authority. Minors are typically commanded by [[Sangheili]] or [[Jiralhanae]] leaders, while Majors may lead their own [[lance]] or even [[file (unit)|file]] consisting of low-ranking [[Unggoy]] and [[Yanme'e]] but are still subject to the command of the higher-ranking species.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | ||
Several specialist ranks exist of the Kig-Yar. The Kig-Yar rank of [[Kig-Yar Sniper|Sniper]] comprises the Covenant's foremost long-range combatants. They are known to carry weapons such as [[ | Several specialist ranks exist of the Kig-Yar. The Kig-Yar rank of [[Kig-Yar Sniper|Sniper]] comprises the Covenant's foremost long-range combatants. They are known to carry weapons such as [[Gadulo-pattern needle rifle}}|needle rifles]] and [[Sulok-pattern beam rifle|particle beam rifles]], but do not use point defense gauntlets as to better wield their weapon. This is turn makes them more vulnerable and exposed to enemy fire. {{Ref/Reuse|e146-7}} [[Kig-Yar Ranger]]s are part of the Covenant's [[Special Warfare Group]] division, [[Fleet Security]], and are trained for zero-G [[Extra-vehicular activity|EVA]] combat, and are equipped with [[vacuum suit]]s and magnetic boots.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref> One of the highest ranks obtainable by a Kig-Yar in the Covenant was [[Kig-Yar Zealot|Zealot]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} | ||
[[T'vaoan]]s featured their own [[T'vaoan#Rank structure|ranking system]] within the Covenant, with different roles and operational objectives. | [[T'vaoan]]s featured their own [[T'vaoan#Rank structure|ranking system]] within the Covenant, with different roles and operational objectives. | ||
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File:Jackals.jpg|Two Jackals in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | File:Jackals.jpg|Two Jackals in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | ||
File:JackalWHelm2.jpg|The Jackal model for ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' that was intended to appear in ''[[Halo 2]]''. | File:JackalWHelm2.jpg|The Jackal model for ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' that was intended to appear in ''[[Halo 2]]''. | ||
File:H2_DeltaHalo_JackalSniper.jpg|A Kig-Yar sniper from ''[[Halo 2]]'' with a | File:H2_DeltaHalo_JackalSniper.jpg|A Kig-Yar sniper from ''[[Halo 2]]'' with a {{Pattern|Sulok|beam rifle}}. | ||
File:Jackal.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor with an overcharged plasma pistol in ''Halo 2''. | File:Jackal.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor with an overcharged plasma pistol in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File:H3 Jackal Minor.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor on patrol on [[Installation 00|The Ark]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''. | File:H3 Jackal Minor.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor on patrol on [[Installation 00|The Ark]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''. | ||