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===Anatomy and physiology=== | ===Anatomy and physiology=== | ||
[[File:H2A - Tartarus with Rukt.jpg|thumb|250px|Tartarus, Chieftain of the Jiralhanae, and gained more power with the outbreak of the Great Schism.]] | [[File:H2A - Tartarus with Rukt.jpg|thumb|250px|Tartarus, Chieftain of the Jiralhanae, and gained more power with the outbreak of the Great Schism.]] | ||
Jiralhanae are a carnivorous, [[Sentience|sapient]] species of mammals<ref name="BES"/> who share physical characteristics with [[Earth]]'s gorillas, rhinoceros, and bears; due to their bear-like features, they are designated pseudo-ursines.<ref name="wp jiralhanae"/> They have thick skin that ranges in color from dark grey to dark and light brown and makes them highly resistant to harm,<ref name="ENC142"/> and their bodies are covered with matted tan,<ref name="journey"/> grey,<ref name="changeguard"/> white, brown<ref name="Heretic">'''Halo 2''', campaign level, ''[[The Heretic]]''</ref> or black fur.<ref name="wp jiralhanae"/> Some Jiralhanae, such as those of the [[Vheiloth|Vheiloth skein]], shave their fur,<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', "[[Stomping on the Heels of a Fuss]]"</ref> with higher-ranking individuals sporting beards or mohawks.<ref name="Heretic"/> Pale fur and skin are considered extremely rare.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 198''</ref> | Jiralhanae are a carnivorous, [[Sentience|sapient]] species of mammals<ref name="BES"/> who share physical characteristics with [[Earth]]'s gorillas, rhinoceros, and bears; due to their bear-like features, they are designated pseudo-ursines.<ref name="wp jiralhanae"/> They have thick skin that ranges in color from dark grey to dark and light brown and makes them highly resistant to harm,<ref name="ENC142"/> and their bodies are covered with matted tan,<ref name="journey"/> grey,<ref name="changeguard"/> white, brown<ref name="Heretic">'''Halo 2''', campaign level, ''[[The Heretic]]''</ref>, rust-red<ref name="SOI1">''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'', page 1</ref> or black fur.<ref name="wp jiralhanae"/> Some Jiralhanae, such as those of the [[Vheiloth|Vheiloth skein]], shave their fur,<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', "[[Stomping on the Heels of a Fuss]]"</ref> with higher-ranking individuals sporting beards or mohawks.<ref name="Heretic"/> Pale fur and skin are considered extremely rare.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 198''</ref> | ||
Their large, stocky appearance is most likely due to the gravity on their planet, which is about twice that of Earth. Jiralhanae are immensely strong, hence the "Brute" moniker, and are capable of delivering crushing blows in hand-to-hand combat; in addition to having an extraordinary physical endurance. Their teeth are very sharp, and are frequently used as natural weapons. They are prone to fits of berserk rage in battle; Brutes often rush at and pummel any targets within reach with terrifying aggression. Jiralhanae have three digits on each hand including opposable thumbs. As such they can make use of a variety of weapons both of Covenant and human design. Their feet have only two digits, each with thick, hardened claws.<ref name="wp jiralhanae"/> Jiralhanae blood is purplish-red. | Their large, stocky appearance is most likely due to the gravity on their planet, which is about twice that of Earth. Jiralhanae are immensely strong, hence the "Brute" moniker, and are capable of delivering crushing blows in hand-to-hand combat; in addition to having an extraordinary physical endurance. Their teeth are very sharp, and are frequently used as natural weapons. They are prone to fits of berserk rage in battle; Brutes often rush at and pummel any targets within reach with terrifying aggression. Jiralhanae have three digits on each hand including opposable thumbs. As such they can make use of a variety of weapons both of Covenant and human design. Their feet have only two digits, each with thick, hardened claws.<ref name="wp jiralhanae"/> Jiralhanae blood is purplish-red. | ||
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Jiralhanae are consummate carnivores and have evolved as predators, as evidenced by their fearsome fanged jaws and propensity for violence. They are known to eat the flesh of their enemies, such as [[human]]s. They consider [[thorn beast]] a delicacy.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 195''</ref> Prior to the latter's appointment as [[Arbiter]], a Jiralhanae prison guard stated he would have gladly devoured [[Thel 'Vadamee]] had he been allowed.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Arbiter]]'' (Brute: ''"Them? What about us? My belly aches, and his flesh is seared just the way I like it."'')</ref> Jiralhanae have highly sensitive [[Wikipedia:olfactory glands|olfactory glands]] that allow them to quickly track down and hunt prey, even in unfamiliar territories.<ref name="wp jiralhanae"/> | Jiralhanae are consummate carnivores and have evolved as predators, as evidenced by their fearsome fanged jaws and propensity for violence. They are known to eat the flesh of their enemies, such as [[human]]s. They consider [[thorn beast]] a delicacy.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 195''</ref> Prior to the latter's appointment as [[Arbiter]], a Jiralhanae prison guard stated he would have gladly devoured [[Thel 'Vadamee]] had he been allowed.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Arbiter]]'' (Brute: ''"Them? What about us? My belly aches, and his flesh is seared just the way I like it."'')</ref> Jiralhanae have highly sensitive [[Wikipedia:olfactory glands|olfactory glands]] that allow them to quickly track down and hunt prey, even in unfamiliar territories.<ref name="wp jiralhanae"/> | ||
Jiralhanae often descend into a highly aggressive berserker rage when all their pack mates have been killed. Their incredible physical strength coupled with a dogged determination to kill their target makes a berserk Jiralhanae a force to be reckoned with, being powerful enough to even kill a [[Mgalekgolo]].<ref name="gravemind">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref> Before Jiralhanae reach full maturity, they naturally release pheromones. Others can smell these pheromones and some can tell how the Jiralhanae is feeling by the scent. When they do reach maturity, they learn to control the releases of their pheromones and most ideally stop them altogether.<ref name="ch203">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 203''</ref> | Jiralhanae often descend into a highly aggressive berserker rage when all their pack mates have been killed. Their incredible physical strength coupled with a dogged determination to kill their target makes a berserk Jiralhanae a force to be reckoned with, being powerful enough to even kill a [[Mgalekgolo]].<ref name="gravemind">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref> Before Jiralhanae reach full maturity, they naturally release pheromones. Others can smell these pheromones and some can tell how the Jiralhanae is feeling by the scent. When they do reach maturity, they learn to control the releases of their pheromones and most ideally stop them altogether.<ref name="ch203">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 203''</ref><ref name="SOI1"/> | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||