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*In the level [[Outskirts (Level)|Outskirts]], there is a Jackal Sniper in a tower that when killed, an "invisible [[Jackal Personal Arm Shield|shield]]" collapses, and you can see the tell-tale blue electricity and impression. | *In the level [[Outskirts (Level)|Outskirts]], there is a Jackal Sniper in a tower that when killed, an "invisible [[Jackal Personal Arm Shield|shield]]" collapses, and you can see the tell-tale blue electricity and impression. | ||
*In ''[[Halo 3]]'', the Jackal Snipers sport helmets with a personal scope attached to the left eye. This scope shines a vivid purple light that actually gives the Sniper's position away. | *In ''[[Halo 3]]'', the Jackal Snipers sport helmets with a personal scope attached to the left eye. This scope shines a vivid purple light that actually gives the Sniper's position away. | ||
*In a [[Bungie]] interview, they stated that Jackal Snipers in ''[[Halo 2]]'' were too dangerous and too accurate. | *In a [[Bungie]] interview, they stated that Jackal Snipers in ''[[Halo 2]]'' were too dangerous and too accurate. So to even the game out a bit more, Bungie made the Jackals aim not as good in ''[[Halo 3]]'' as it was in ''[[Halo 2]]''. | ||
*The [[ | *The [[Jackals]] with [[Carbine|Carbines]] are better known as "Marksmen" Jackals. | ||
*In the ''[[Halo 3]]'' [[Multiplayer]] level [[Ghost Town]], you can hear the sound of Sniper Jackals turning on their [[Beam Rifles]], if you listen closely. | *In the ''[[Halo 3]]'' [[Multiplayer]] level [[Ghost Town]], you can hear the sound of Sniper Jackals turning on their [[Beam Rifles]], if you listen closely. | ||
*A good way to snipe Jackals without using sniper ammo is to use a Battle Rifle. Just simply aim at the head and shoot. | *A good way to snipe Jackals without using sniper ammo is to use a Battle Rifle. Just simply aim at the head and shoot. | ||
*In ''[[Halo 3]]'', the Sniper Jackals mainly carry Carbines, and are not very accurate, which is why they are considered less hostile than in ''[[Halo 2]]''. | *In ''[[Halo 3]]'', the Sniper Jackals mainly carry Carbines, and are not very accurate, which is why they are considered less hostile than in ''[[Halo 2]]''. | ||
*The Jackal Sniper was featured in the first series of McFarlane's action figures. | *The Jackal Sniper was featured in the first series of McFarlane's action figures. | ||
*On [[Easy]] and [[Normal]] difficulties, Sniper Jackals can be found mostly using [[Carbine]]s, but in [[Heroic]] and [[Legendary]], they use the [[Beam Rifle]] far more often. | *On [[Easy]] and [[Normal]] difficulties, Sniper Jackals can be found mostly using [[Carbine]]s, but in [[Heroic]] and [[Legendary]], they use the [[Beam Rifle]] far more often, and their aim is better. | ||
*Jackal Snipers in ''[[Halo 2]]'' do not have the eyepieces seen in the above pictures. | *Jackal Snipers in ''[[Halo 2]]'' do not have the eyepieces seen in the above pictures. | ||
*It is stated on the [[Bungie]] site that only battle hardened veterans are selected to become Jackal Snipers. This could suggest that as well as being a special type of rank, Jackal Sniper is an elevated rank either for Jackal Majors (i.e. the next promotion) or in between Jackal Minors and Jackal Majors. However, their duties do not tend to involve commanding other troops. | *It is stated on the [[Bungie]] site that only battle hardened veterans are selected to become Jackal Snipers. This could suggest that as well as being a special type of rank, Jackal Sniper is an elevated rank either for Jackal Majors (i.e. the next promotion) or in between Jackal Minors and Jackal Majors. However, their duties do not tend to involve commanding other troops. | ||
*If you look at a film, when they first raise their weapons, their shield generators float for a moment. | *If you look at a film, when they first raise their weapons, their shield generators float for a moment. | ||
*The Jackal Sniper in the first sniper tower in the level [[Outskirts]] is killed, it will expel a flash of light as if he had a point defense shield. This is either a glitch, or to make it easier for the player to tell if they had killed the sniper on higher difficulties. This possibly only happens in Halo 2 Vista. | *The Jackal Sniper in the first sniper tower in the level [[Outskirts]] is killed, it will expel a flash of light as if he had a point defense shield. This is either a glitch, or to make it easier for the player to tell if they had killed the sniper on higher difficulties. This possibly only happens in Halo 2 Vista. | ||
*In Halo 2 Vista, if a Jackal Sniper drops his beam rifle, | *In Halo 2 Vista, if a Jackal Sniper drops his beam rifle, he will then hold his plasma pistol as if he was still holding a beam rifle. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||