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#REDIRECT [[Captain (Covenant)#Jiralhanae]]
{{Unit infobox
|variant=Cov
|name=Jiralhanae Captain
|image= {{tabcontainer|title1=Poorly armored harness|content1=[[File:Cap'n Jiralhanae.png|200px]]|title2=Gold-helmet on harness|content2=[[File:HReach - Major Jiralhanae.png|150px]]|title3=Power armor-design harness|content3=[[File:H3 BruteCaptain.png|280px]]}}
|species=[[Jiralhanae]]
|mission=Commanding lesser troops
|role=
|equipment=
*[[Jiralhanae armor]]
**[[Jiralhanae power armor]]
***[[Leader power armor]]{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}
*[[Energy shielding]]{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}
*[[Armor lock]]{{Ref/Game|Id=HR|HR}}
|notable=*[[Balkarus]]
*[[Lepidus]]
*[[Melchus]]
*[[Orsun]]
*[[Plutus]]
*[[Terrillus]]
*[[Zeretus]]
|affiliation=*[[Covenant]]
*[[Covenant remnants]]
**[[Banished]]{{Ref/Game|Id=HINF|HINF}}
**[[Keepers of the One Freedom]]
**[[Voice of Maardoth]]<ref>'''[[Halo: Envoy]]''' ''Chapter 6'', ''page 91''</ref>
}}
{{Quote|Brute military doctrine states that to lead, one must be seen.|Jiralhanae Captain's mantra<ref>http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsCampaignHalo3.aspx?gameid=20779</ref>}}
The '''Jiralhane Captain''' is a [[rank]] for the [[Jiralhanae]] serving in the [[Covenant]] and the lowest of the three known Jiralhanae captain ranks.
 
==Overview==
Jirlhanae Captains are a low-tier command rank, commanding groups of infantry but still being subordinate to higher-ranking [[Jiralhanae Captain Major|Captain Majors]] and [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftains]]. Captains are seasoned veteran [[Jiralhanae]], and are more heavily armed and armored than standard Jiralhanae infantry.<ref name="HE144">'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 144''</ref>
 
Prior to the [[Great Schism]], Captains were identified by either gold helmets<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 25''</ref> or [[holography|holographic]] flags attached to their harnesses.{{Ref/Game|Id=H2|H2}} After the Jiralhanae were given elevated status in the [[Covenant military]], they were issued with iridescent purple-blue power armor, equipped with energy shields.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}} 
 
Jiralhanae Captains are smarter and significantly tougher than their lesser brethren, and they will hold their ground more often, making them far more effective killing machines. Their combat effectiveness is due to their superior experience in the field and the heavy weapons they carry.{{fact}}
 
==Equipment==
===Armor===
The red-violet armor Jiralhanae Captains wear is more resistant to attack than that of the standard Jiralhanae warrior.{{Ref/Reuse|HINF}}{{Ref/Book|HM}}{{Ref/Reuse|HE144}} Prior to the [[Great Schism]], they wore the standard partial body armor of a Jiralhanae warrior, but had a gold helmet or small [[holography|holographic]] red flag extending from their back or shoulder.{{Ref/Reuse|H2}} During the Schism, they were outfitted with full-body [[Jiralhanae power armor]] with large, similarly-colored headdresses showing their rank instead of the flags. Their helmets prior to the Schism could withstand multiple [[headshot]]s.{{Ref/Game|Id=H3|H3}}
 
The right shoulder-pad worn by post-Schism Captains is identical to the shoulder pads of regular heavily-armored [[Jiralhanae Major]]s and [[Jiralhanae Ultra|Ultras]]. The left shoulder, however, is more intricate, somewhat resembling that worn by [[Tartarus]]. Captains also wear plating on their forearms, and have heavier thigh armor than regular Jiralhanae.{{Ref/Reuse|H2}}
 
Jiralhanae Captains serving within the [[Banished]] are equipped with a red energy field, along with a helmet and full body armor in the Banished colors. Banished Captains are also equipped with a [[jump pack]] that helps them maneuver around the battlefield.
 
===Weaponry===
The standard and iconic armament of the Jiralhanae Captain is the [[Type-25 Brute shot]] and it is almost exclusively wielded by Captains. Captains are considered to experts at wielding the Brute shot.{{Ref/Reuse|HE144}} However, they will uncommonly wield [[Type-25 Brute plasma rifle]]s or [[Vostu-pattern carbine|Covenant carbines]]. They often use weapons such as [[Type-25 Brute shot]]s, [[Nakata'vho-pattern plasma repeater|plasma repeaters]], [[Type-50 concussion rifle|concussion rifles]], [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker|spikers]], [[Gadulo-pattern needle rifle}}|needle rifles]], and even [[Type-2 gravity hammer|gravity hammer]]s. During the Schism, their range of weaponry expanded, and in addition to the Brute shot, they wield both the [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker]] and the {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}} During the Great Schism, some Jiralhanae Captains even used [[M90 shotgun|human-made shotguns]] at times.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level, ''[[Uprising]]''</ref>
 
Jiralhanae Captains within the Banished have been known to utilize [[Veporokk Workshop Ravager]]s, [[M41 SPNKR]]s, and [[MLRS-2 Hydra]]s.
 
==Gameplay==
The Jiralhanae Captain sports more defenses than the standard Jiralhanae and is therefore more difficult to engage, especially on higher difficulty settings. Their primary tactics are to bombard an enemy at range with the high-caliber explosive projectiles from the Brute shot and they also sport a ferocious [[melee]] attack at close range, making the options available to the player limited when encountering a Jiralhanae Captain.
 
The safest option is to use the [[Sulok-pattern beam rifle|beam rifle]] from long range, although it takes several headshots to penetrate the thick helmet and skull of the Jiralhanae Captain, although the player may choose to resort to the [[M6C magnum|magnum]], Covenant carbine, or [[BR55HB battle rifle|battle rifle]], those three weapons are effective against Jiralhanae Captains. At close range the [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] and the shotgun are recommended. A preferable tactic when approaching any Jiralhanae Captain with a shotgun is to put a quick burst into their chest and quickly follow up with a beat-down to the face. This tactic can kill a Jiralhanae Captain (on any difficulty) with efficiency (strictly ''Halo 3'').
 
They are the only Jiralhanae that when killed can cause [[Unggoy]] to [[Suicide attack|go kamikaze]].
 
In ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', Banished Captains will fire their Ravagers in an arc, allowing them to hit the player from far away and even when behind cover.  Captains with Hydras or rocket launchers will fire straight at the player.  Hydra-equipped captains will utilize the lock-on feature at higher difficulties.  Captains have a jetpack that allows them maneuver around the battlefield and gain an elevated position over the player.  Shooting the jetpack will destroy it.  The Captain's helmet can absorb multiple shots before falling off, although it is still faster than relying on body shots. 
 
=== Jiralhanae Captain vs. Jiralhanae Bodyguard ===
In ''[[Halo 3]]'', Jiralhanae Captains and the common [[Jiralhanae Bodyguard]] look similar, (especially in dim lighting), but there are slight differences in their armor color. The Jiralhanae Captains have a violet tinge to the armor, but the Bodyguards have a more indigo color. Furthermore, Jiralhanae Captains power armor is more durable than that of Bodyguards. It can be difficult to tell in the heat of combat and due to the fact that the armor shape is identical for both.
 
==Production notes==
[[File:Red Brute captain.jpg|thumb|left|230px|A red-colored Jiralhanae Captain as it appears in the early development of ''Halo 3''.]]
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Jiralhanae Captains}}
In the early development of ''[[Halo 3]]'', crimson-colored Jiralhanae Captains were originally going to be used for this position, but were scrapped and replaced with violet coloring during production of ''Halo 3'' and later in the final game for unknown reasons. A render of a red-colored Brute leader can be found in the ''[[Halo 3 Instruction Manual]]'' and the ''[[Bestiarum]]'', and the design used in the form of Lepidus in ''[[Halo: Uprising]]''. [[Tartarus]] also wore this armor before becoming [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae|Chieftain]] following the [[First Battle of Harvest]].
 
Jiralhanae Captains assigned to the [[Banished]] wear red-colored power armor in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|HINF}}
 
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:BruteCaptain01.jpg|Captains in ''[[Halo 2]]'' wear blue armor and helmets with a red flag on their back.
File:H2-BruteCaptainBerserk.png|A Jiralhanae Captain going berserk in ''Halo 2''.
File:BestiarumBrute.jpg|A red-colored Jiralhanae Captain in the ''[[Halo 3 Instruction Manual]]'' and ''[[Bestiarum]]''.
File:H3 Brute Captain.png|A Jiralhanae Captain in ''Halo 3''.
File:H3ODST Brute Captain.png|A Jiralhanae Captain in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:Battle of Kholo 01.png|A Jiralhanae Captain wielding a [[Type-25 plasma pistol]] to the right of the picture during the [[Battle of Kholo]] in ''The Return''.
File:HR Brute Captain Throwing Grenade.png|A Jiralhanae Captain throwing a [[Type-1 plasma grenade|plasma grenade]] during the [[Siege of New Alexandria]].
File:Brute captain patterns.png|Patterns on the captain armor in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:H2A - Jiralhanae Captain model.jpg|A model of a Captain for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A Jiralhanae Captain.png|A Jiralhanae Captain on [[Installation 05]] in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:HM-Jiralhanae.png|Tartarus (far right) wearing a Leader power armor during the [[First Battle of Harvest]].
File:HINF-BruteOfficerconcept.jpg|Concept art of the Banished Jiralhanae Captain for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF DropPod Brute.png|A Banished Jiralhanae Captain on [[Installation 07]] in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF-Captainnearradio.jpg|A Banished Jiralhanae Captain with [[Jiralhanae Warrior]]s.
File:HINF-HydraCaptain.jpg|A Captain with a [[MLRS-2 Hydra]].
File:HINF Brute Rock Backdrop.png|The Brute Rock backdrop in multiplayer feaures a Banished Brute Captain.
</gallery>
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''
**''[[The Return]]'' {{C|Motion comic only}}
*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Last Light]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
 
 
 
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
{{Jiralhanae Ranks}}
{{Jiralhanae Ranks/Banished}}

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