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The '''Jiralhanae Army Commander'''<ref name="Cards"/> was a high ranking [[Jiralhanae]] [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]]. Possessing uncanny intelligence that complimented his violent nature, he was a dangerous foe despite his relatively small stature.<ref>[http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/halo-wars-character-profiles-captain-cutter-and-the-brute-chieftain/?page=2 '''Game Daily''', ''Not your average Brute''] <!-- Accessed on 2009-01-30 --></ref><ref>[http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/halo-wars-character-profiles-captain-cutter-and-the-brute-chieftain/?page=4 '''Game Daily''': ''Don't call him tiny'']<!-- Accessed on 2009-01-30 --></ref>
This  '''unidentified Army Commander'''<ref name="Cards"/> is a highly ranked [[Jiralhanae]] [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]]. Possessing uncanny intelligence that complimented his violent nature, he is a dangerous foe despite his relatively small stature.<ref>[http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/halo-wars-character-profiles-captain-cutter-and-the-brute-chieftain/?page=2 '''Game Daily''', ''Not your average Brute''] <!-- Accessed on 2009-01-30 --></ref><ref>[http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/halo-wars-character-profiles-captain-cutter-and-the-brute-chieftain/?page=4 '''Game Daily''': ''Don't call him tiny'']<!-- Accessed on 2009-01-30 --></ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
This Army Commander served alongside [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] under the [[Prophet of Regret]] during the [[Harvest Campaign]], although he, as with virtually all Jiralhanae, possess a strong dislike of the [[Sangheili]] in general and 'Moramee in particular.<ref name="Story">[http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/halo-wars-character-profiles-captain-cutter-and-the-brute-chieftain/?page=6 '''Game Daily''': ''Enjoys a good story''] <!-- Accessed on 2009-01-30 --></ref><ref>[[Halo Wars Timeline Events|'''''Halo Wars''''' timeline]]</ref> Compared to other Jiralhanae, the Commander was somewhat shorter than normal, but was still a quite capable master tactician. In battle, he wielded a [[Type-2 gravity hammer|gravity hammer]] and wore very resilient [[Jiralhanae power armor|power armor]].
This Army Commander served alongside [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] under the [[Prophet of Regret]] during the [[Harvest campaign]], despite his strong dislike of the [[Sangheili]] in general and 'Moramee in particular.<ref name="Story">[http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/galleries/halo-wars-character-profiles-captain-cutter-and-the-brute-chieftain/?page=6 '''Game Daily''': ''Enjoys a good story''] <!-- Accessed on 2009-01-30 --></ref><ref>[[Halo Wars Timeline Events|'''''Halo Wars''''' timeline]]</ref> Shorter than average for his species, he is a capable tactician. In battle he wields a [[gravity hammer]] and wears very resilient [[Jiralhanae power armor|power armor]].


During the campaign on [[Harvest]], he grew to respect [[Human|humans]] for their different nature and unfailing courage in the worst of situations, but he passionately disliked Ripa 'Moramee.<ref name ="Cards"/> He enjoys eating [[Thorn Beast|thorn beast]], which he prefers to be cooked rare, as well as hearing exaggerated tales of his adventures, told by an overweight [[Unggoy]] who serves as his official scribe. In [[2528]], the Army Commander tore apart two Unggoy because his thorn beast was overcooked. The Unggoy were subsequently discovered as five organic chunks strewn about his quarters.
During the campaign on [[Harvest]], he grew to respect [[humans]] for their different nature and unfailing courage in the worst of situations..<ref name ="Cards"/> He enjoys eating [[thorn beast]], which he prefers to be cooked rare, as well as hearing exaggerated tales of his adventures, told by an overweight [[Unggoy]] who serves as his official scribe. In [[2528]], the Army Commander tore apart two Unggoy because his thorn beast was overcooked. The Unggoy were subsequently discovered as five organic chunks strewn about his quarters.<ref name="Story"/>
 
Later, in [[2552]], the army commander was present at [[Installation 05]]. During this time, he led a Jiralhanae pack to murder a few [[Sangheili Councilors]].<ref name="Story"/>


==In-game information==
==In-game information==
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===Unique units===
===Unique units===
*[[Type-25 Chopper|Chopper]]: Available at the [[Factory|factory]]; replaces the [[Type-32 Ghost|Ghost]].
*[[Chopper]]: Available at the [[factory]]; replaces the [[Type-32 Ghost|Ghost]].
*Brutes: Armed with [[Type-25 Brute shot|Brute Shots]].
*Brutes: Armed with [[Brute Shot]]s.
*[[Unggoy|Grunt]] squads are led by Brutes armed with Brute Shots, rather than by Elites.
*Grunt squads are led by Brutes armed with Brute Shots, rather than by Elites armed with [[plasma rifle]]s.


===Leader ability - Vortex===
===Leader ability - Vortex===
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*His [[Halo Wars: Limited Edition|Limited Edition]] leader card is the only leader card that has an image from any game besides ''Halo Wars'': a picture of a Brute Chopper on the ''[[Halo 3]]'' multiplayer map ''[[Sandtrap]]'' is used for illustration.
*His [[Halo Wars: Limited Edition|Limited Edition]] leader card is the only leader card that has an image from any game besides ''Halo Wars'': a picture of a Brute Chopper on the ''[[Halo 3]]'' multiplayer map ''[[Sandtrap]]'' is used for illustration.
*The armor worn by a [[Unidentified Jiralhanae chieftain (Heian)|Jiralhanae chieftain]] in the ''[[Halo Legends]]'' episode ''[[The Babysitter]]'' is almost identical to the Army Commander's, though it is blue rather than red.
*The armor worn by a [[Unidentified Jiralhanae chieftain (Heian)|Jiralhanae chieftain]] in the ''[[Halo Legends]]'' episode ''[[The Babysitter]]'' is almost identical to the Army Commander's, though it is blue rather than red.
* In one of the [[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminals]] of ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', a Jiralhanae is seen wearing the same armor as the Army Commander. It's unclear if it's the same character.
*The twelfth [[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|terminal]] in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' depicts a Jiralhanae wearing armor identical to the Army Commander's killing [[Sangheili Councilor]]s, though it is unclear whether the character is meant to be the Army Commander.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Brute Army Commander.png|Another view of the Army Commander.
File:Brute Army Commander.png|Another view of the Army Commander
File:HW Brute Commander.jpg|The commander on volcanic terrain, possibly [[Doisac]].
File:HW Brute Commander.jpg|The commander on volcanic terrain, possibly on [[Doisac]]
File:Covenant Brute Army Commander Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Brute Army Commander.
File:Covenant Brute Army Commander Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Brute Army Commander
File:IMG 0005.jpg|Front of the commander's leader card.
File:IMG 0005.jpg|Front of the commander's leader card
File:IMG 0006.jpg|Back of the commander's leader card.
File:IMG 0006.jpg|Back of the commander's leader card
File:H2A Terminals - Murder of the Councilors.jpg|A Jiralhanae on Installation 05 during the Great Schism, (possibly the Army Commander.)
File:H2A Terminals - Murder of the Councilors.jpg|A possible appearance of the Army Commander in ''Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
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Revision as of 22:26, April 23, 2016

Template:Character Infobox This unidentified Army Commander[1] is a highly ranked Jiralhanae Chieftain. Possessing uncanny intelligence that complimented his violent nature, he is a dangerous foe despite his relatively small stature.[2][3]

Biography

This Army Commander served alongside Arbiter Ripa 'Moramee under the Prophet of Regret during the Harvest campaign, despite his strong dislike of the Sangheili in general and 'Moramee in particular.[4][5] Shorter than average for his species, he is a capable tactician. In battle he wields a gravity hammer and wears very resilient power armor.

During the campaign on Harvest, he grew to respect humans for their different nature and unfailing courage in the worst of situations..[1] He enjoys eating thorn beast, which he prefers to be cooked rare, as well as hearing exaggerated tales of his adventures, told by an overweight Unggoy who serves as his official scribe. In 2528, the Army Commander tore apart two Unggoy because his thorn beast was overcooked. The Unggoy were subsequently discovered as five organic chunks strewn about his quarters.[4]

In-game information

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Abilities

  • "Inheritance": Adds passive stun ability to normal attacks.
  • "Birthright": Can pull enemies to him during combat.
  • "Destiny": Adds an area of effect stun to the chieftain's gravity hammer.

Upgrades

  • "Tsunami": Increases Vortex damage and area of effect.
  • "Hurricane": Further increases Vortex damage and area of effect.
  • "Singularity": Further increases Vortex damage and area of effect.

Unique units

Leader ability - Vortex

When activated, a spiraling vortex appears, tearing everything apart in range and explodes when canceled, causing additional damage.

Trivia

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  • The Army Commander was voiced by Marc Worden.
  • He is the only playable hero unit in the game who does not appear in the game's campaign, and is also the only leader character who remains unnamed.
  • His Limited Edition leader card is the only leader card that has an image from any game besides Halo Wars: a picture of a Brute Chopper on the Halo 3 multiplayer map Sandtrap is used for illustration.
  • The armor worn by a Jiralhanae chieftain in the Halo Legends episode The Babysitter is almost identical to the Army Commander's, though it is blue rather than red.
  • The twelfth terminal in Halo 2: Anniversary depicts a Jiralhanae wearing armor identical to the Army Commander's killing Sangheili Councilors, though it is unclear whether the character is meant to be the Army Commander.

Gallery

  • Another view of the Army Commander

    Another view of the Army Commander

  • The commander on volcanic terrain, possibly on Doisac

    The commander on volcanic terrain, possibly on Doisac

  • Covenant Brute Army Commander Concept.jpg

    Concept art of the Brute Army Commander

  • IMG 0005.jpg

    Front of the commander's leader card

  • IMG 0006.jpg

    Back of the commander's leader card

  • A possible appearance of the Army Commander in Halo 2: Anniversary]]

    A possible appearance of the Army Commander in Halo 2: Anniversary]]

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Cards
  2. ^ Game Daily, Not your average Brute
  3. ^ Game Daily: Don't call him tiny
  4. ^ a b Game Daily: Enjoys a good story
  5. ^ Halo Wars timeline
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