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The Jiralhanae are rated a native Tier 4 species by the [[Technological Achievement Tiers|Forerunner Technological Achievement Tier scale]], although a Tier 2 rank was adopted from the [[Covenant]].<ref name="BES"/> They are extremely zealous beings, known for their willingness to cling to ancient, bloody traditions and their unwavering belief in the words of the [[San'Shyuum|Prophets]] and in the promise of the [[Covenant religion#Great Journey|Great Journey]]. Their homeworld of [[Doisac]] is war-torn, and Jiralhanae are known for their particular joy in vicious activities, complimented by regimented discipline. As part of the Covenant, Jiralhanae were required as a prerequisite to convert to the Prophets' religion of worshipping the [[Forerunner]]s. Previously, their culture revolved around the worship of totems and idols<ref name="BES"/> and their religion was based on the lunar cycles of Doisac's three [[moon]]s,<ref name="wp jiralhanae"/> but they made swift converts due to their search for theological meaning.<ref name="bc187"/> The Jiralhanae were one of the most fanatical adherents to the Prophets' faith, although they seemed to hold little concept of sanctity, evidenced by [[Tartarus]]' improper handling of the "Oracle" [[343 Guilty Spark]].<ref name="journey"/><ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Oracle]]''</ref> Following the dissolution of the Covenant most Jiralhanae abandoned their belief in the Great Journey.<ref name="wp jiralhanae"/> | The Jiralhanae are rated a native Tier 4 species by the [[Technological Achievement Tiers|Forerunner Technological Achievement Tier scale]], although a Tier 2 rank was adopted from the [[Covenant]].<ref name="BES"/> They are extremely zealous beings, known for their willingness to cling to ancient, bloody traditions and their unwavering belief in the words of the [[San'Shyuum|Prophets]] and in the promise of the [[Covenant religion#Great Journey|Great Journey]]. Their homeworld of [[Doisac]] is war-torn, and Jiralhanae are known for their particular joy in vicious activities, complimented by regimented discipline. As part of the Covenant, Jiralhanae were required as a prerequisite to convert to the Prophets' religion of worshipping the [[Forerunner]]s. Previously, their culture revolved around the worship of totems and idols<ref name="BES"/> and their religion was based on the lunar cycles of Doisac's three [[moon]]s,<ref name="wp jiralhanae"/> but they made swift converts due to their search for theological meaning.<ref name="bc187"/> The Jiralhanae were one of the most fanatical adherents to the Prophets' faith, although they seemed to hold little concept of sanctity, evidenced by [[Tartarus]]' improper handling of the "Oracle" [[343 Guilty Spark]].<ref name="journey"/><ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Oracle]]''</ref> Following the dissolution of the Covenant most Jiralhanae abandoned their belief in the Great Journey.<ref name="wp jiralhanae"/> | ||
The Jiralhanae fighting style is forceful, utilitarian, and pragmatic.<ref name="ENC142"/> They prefer using weapons from their homeworld rather than the Covenant's standard [[plasma]]-based firearms. Jiralhanae weapons are notable for being extremely dangerous, somewhat primitive and brutal, and always featuring a blade attachment such as the [[Type-25 Spiker]], [[Type-52 Mauler]], [[Type-25 Brute Shot]], and the [[Type-2 gravity hammer]]. These weapons show their barbaric nature, for example, the fact that all of the weapons are named after ways of injury or causing bodily harm to another being. The many spikes and serrated edges that adorn their race's weapons, vehicles and armor further support this. | The Jiralhanae fighting style is forceful, utilitarian, and pragmatic.<ref name="ENC142"/> They prefer using weapons from their homeworld rather than the Covenant's standard [[plasma]]-based firearms. Jiralhanae weapons are notable for being extremely dangerous, somewhat primitive and brutal, and always featuring a blade attachment such as the [[Type-25 Spiker]], [[Type-52 Mauler]], [[Type-25 Brute Shot]], and the [[Type-2 gravity hammer]]. These weapons show their barbaric nature, for example, the fact that all of the weapons are named after ways of injury or causing bodily harm to another being. The many spikes and serrated edges that adorn their race's weapons, vehicles and armor further support this. However, they do have their own type of [[Type-25 Brute plasma rifle|plasma rifle]]. The Sangheili abhorred the Jiralhanae weapons due to their primitive nature, but allowed them to be serviced in low numbers.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 190''</ref> Unlike the Sangheili, the Jiralhanae have no qualms about using human weaponry. Some were seen using human [[M90 shotgun|shotguns]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="H2up">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Uprising]]''</ref> | ||
The Jiralhanae are disdainful of every other species except the San'Shyuum.<ref name="bc187"/> In general, Jiralhanae have a pronounced dislike of the [[Sangheili]] because the former believe they are better protectors of the Prophets than the Sangheili. The [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]] took advantage of this to ignite the [[Great Schism]] during the [[Battle of Installation 05]].<ref name="H2up"/> However, some Jiralhanae have surrendered and are willing to labor under the Sangheili after the end of the war.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 256''</ref> | The Jiralhanae are disdainful of every other species except the San'Shyuum.<ref name="bc187"/> In general, Jiralhanae have a pronounced dislike of the [[Sangheili]] because the former believe they are better protectors of the Prophets than the Sangheili. The [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]] took advantage of this to ignite the [[Great Schism]] during the [[Battle of Installation 05]].<ref name="H2up"/> However, some Jiralhanae have surrendered and are willing to labor under the Sangheili after the end of the war.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 256''</ref> | ||