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A pack functions as the fundamental unit of society for the Jiralhanae, and can take a number of forms including familial units and collections of close-knit warriors who fight and die for one another on the battlefield.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} The nature of these functions can change the internal workings of the pack's internal structures wildly - something which was subject to massive upheavals following the introduction of the Jiralhanae into the [[Covenant]]. | A pack functions as the fundamental unit of society for the Jiralhanae, and can take a number of forms including familial units and collections of close-knit warriors who fight and die for one another on the battlefield.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} The nature of these functions can change the internal workings of the pack's internal structures wildly - something which was subject to massive upheavals following the introduction of the Jiralhanae into the [[Covenant]]. | ||
Traditionally, packs are led by an alpha male who exhibits great authority over the tribe. These elders act as spiritual leaders for the pack and perform religious functions for the group as much as they lead the pack in other matters.{{Ref/Novel|Id=CH12|HCH|Chapter=12}} These units are commonly bound together for mutual self-defence, ideological consensus or simple familial ties. The strongest packs are led by an official known as a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|chieftain]], who in turn form ties with weaker groups to form the backbone of a [[clan]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Book|Id=OSFM|OSFM|Page=160}} Following their induction into the Covenant, the title of [[Captain | Traditionally, packs are led by an alpha male who exhibits great authority over the tribe. These elders act as spiritual leaders for the pack and perform religious functions for the group as much as they lead the pack in other matters.{{Ref/Novel|Id=CH12|HCH|Chapter=12}} These units are commonly bound together for mutual self-defence, ideological consensus or simple familial ties. The strongest packs are led by an official known as a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|chieftain]], who in turn form ties with weaker groups to form the backbone of a [[clan]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Book|Id=OSFM|OSFM|Page=160}} Following their induction into the Covenant, the title of [[Jiralhanae Captain|Captain]] was created, and these lesser officers were tasked with leading packs of warriors in battle under the tutorage of their Chieftain commanders.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}} This title was retained into the reign of the [[Banished]], with Captains charged with leading packs on raids.{{Ref/Reuse|OSFM}} | ||
Packs follow a patriarchal social structure under their given alpha, which is loosely followed depending on the social, martial, and sexual success of the patriarch. Should a given leader begin to prove unworthy or unpopular with his subjects, he will be challenged by one of his subordinates - usually a Captain or his own son. The two will proceed to have a duel, with the victor taking the new position as alpha while the loser is killed. As such, patricide is a common side effect of pack succession customs.{{Ref/Game|H3|Bestiarum}} Should a challenge be made toward a leader, it cannot be taken back - ensuring the two will fight to the death.{{Ref/Novel|HCH|Chapter=20}} | Packs follow a patriarchal social structure under their given alpha, which is loosely followed depending on the social, martial, and sexual success of the patriarch. Should a given leader begin to prove unworthy or unpopular with his subjects, he will be challenged by one of his subordinates - usually a Captain or his own son. The two will proceed to have a duel, with the victor taking the new position as alpha while the loser is killed. As such, patricide is a common side effect of pack succession customs.{{Ref/Game|H3|Bestiarum}} Should a challenge be made toward a leader, it cannot be taken back - ensuring the two will fight to the death.{{Ref/Novel|HCH|Chapter=20}} | ||