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{{Covenant Rank Infobox
{{Unit infobox|variant=Cov
|name=Major
|image=[[File:BruteMajor.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:BruteMajor.png|275px]]
|species=[[Jiralhanae]]
|species=[[Brute]]
|branch=
|weapons=*[[Plasma Rifle]]
|mission=Ground assault
|role=Infantry, [[Pack]] leader
|size=
|armament=
*[[Plasma Rifle]]
*[[Covenant Carbine]]
*[[Covenant Carbine]]
*[[Brute Shot]]
*[[Brute Shot]]
*[[Fuel Rod Gun]]
*[[Brute Spiker]]
*[[Brute Spiker]]
*[[Particle Beam Rifle]]
*[[Mauler]]
*[[Mauler]]
*[[Gravity Hammer]]
|equipment=
|equipment=*[[Deployable Cover]]
*[[Spike Grenade]]
*[[Spike Grenade]]
|vehicles=*[[Type-25 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]]
*[[Jiralhanae Power Armor]]
*[[Banshee]]
*[[Prowler]]
*[[Chopper]]
|missions=Ground Assault
|role=Infantry, Lance Leaders
|notable=
|notable=
|affiliation=
*[[Covenant Loyalists]]
}}
}}
'''Jiralhanae Major''' is an elevated [[rank]] in the [[Jiralhanae]] military ranking system.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', ''service record''</ref> A Jiralhanae who have attained this rank would indicate its seasoned experience in the [[Covenant]].


'''Jiralhanae Major''' is an elevated [[rank]] for [[Jiralhanae]] of the [[Covenant]].<ref>''[[Halo 3]]'' Service Record</ref>
== Overview ==
Majors are experienced soldiers of the Covenant. Compared to the Minors, the Majors exhibit better combat skills and tactical maneuvers. As such, they are given better armor protection and have access to better armament. Those serving under the Chieftain [[Tartarus]] wore an armor set composed of a forward facing helmet, a wraparound neck brace, and upper-arm braces with flat, pronged armor plates. This set was completed with a set of bandoliers wrapping around the chest and back, and leather wrappings holding pieces of metal between the toes. This configuration was also shared with the [[Jiralhanae Captain]]s who served with them, which held a red holographic flag displaying the clan insignia mounted on the back.


==Description==
When the Jiralhanae became the dominant military force of the Covenant during the events of the [[Great Schism]], Majors were given blue-colored full-body Jiralhanae power armor.
[[Jiralhanae]] Majors are stronger, more intelligent, and experienced than the lower-ranking Minors. As a result, they have been granted greater combat and command privileges, along with better weapons and armor, such as improved full-body [[Jiralhanae power armor]]. Prior to the [[Great Schism]] and more particularly those Jiralhanae contingents that were forbidden power armor or who declined to use it, at least one other armor configuration existed.


Those serving under the [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae|Chieftain]] Tartarus wore an armor set composed of a forward facing helmet, a wrapparound neck brace,  and upper-arm braces with flat, pronged armor plates. This set was completed with a set of bandoliers wrapping around the chest and back, and leather wrappings holding pieces of metal between the toes. This configuration was also shared with the [[Jiralhanae Captain]]s who served with them, which held a red holographic flag displaying the clan insignia mounted on the back.
== Gameplay ==
=== Halo 2 ===
Like all Brutes in ''Halo 2'', eliminating a Brute Major takes a considerable amount of firepower due to their "bullet-sponge" trait. The best way to eliminate them is by removing their helmet caps with a couple of shots before finishing them off with a headshot. The Majors are typically seen sporting [[Brute Spiker]]s and [[Covenant Carbine]]s.


==Combat==
They are usually seen commanding less experienced Jiralhanae, [[Unggoy]], and [[Kig-yar]]. They become very aggressive, moreso than the Minors, when they start to berserk.
These Brutes are typically seen sporting [[Brute Spiker]]s and [[Covenant Carbine]]s. They are usually seen commanding less experienced Jiralhanae, [[Unggoy]], and [[Kig-yar]]. They are way more aggressive when they start to berserk. It is best to try and kill them using a [[Carbine]], [[Battle Rifle]], [[Energy Sword]], [[M6G Magnum]], [[Sniper Rifle]], or their own [[weapon]]: the Brute Shot. Like all Jiralhanae, they are vulnerable to head shots and may be killed by assassination. It is wise to kill the Major first in order to eliminate the enemy with the most potential to kill you.


==Halo 3==
==Halo 3==
{{Main|Halo 3}}
Brute Majors are now equipped with power armors, colored in blue. Compared to the Minors, the armor given to Majors are equipped with some form of energy shielding. The armor falls apart when the shielding is removed and the armor takes too much damage. They are observed to be using Spikers, and occasionally Carbines or Plasma Rifles.  
The Jiralhanae Majors, in ''[[Halo 3]]'', like the [[Jump Pack Brutes]], are clad and ordained in blue [[power armor]] and are the counterparts to [[Sangheili Major]]s. They have armor, that looks similar to a [[Jiralhanae Minor]]s', despite a few differences, such as the presence of shoulder, knee pads, and bands on their thighs, which hold a [[Brute Spiker]] and blue armor.
 
The Plasma Pistol and Plasma Rifle are great for destroying the Major's armor. Once their armor has been taken down, a headshot from an M6G, Battle Rifle, Particle Beam Rifle, Carbine, or [[Sniper Rifle]] will be enough to take them down. A different tactic is [[melee]]ing them. However, they are extremely strong, especially on [[Legendary]], so this can be risky, especially if he has pack-brothers with him. Killing a Major Brute will normally cause nearby [[Grunt]]s to flee.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==

Revision as of 19:10, September 19, 2013

Jiralhanae Major
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Function:

Ground assault

Species:

Jiralhanae

Other role(s):

Infantry, Pack leader

 

Jiralhanae Major is an elevated rank in the Jiralhanae military ranking system.[1] A Jiralhanae who have attained this rank would indicate its seasoned experience in the Covenant.

Overview

Majors are experienced soldiers of the Covenant. Compared to the Minors, the Majors exhibit better combat skills and tactical maneuvers. As such, they are given better armor protection and have access to better armament. Those serving under the Chieftain Tartarus wore an armor set composed of a forward facing helmet, a wraparound neck brace, and upper-arm braces with flat, pronged armor plates. This set was completed with a set of bandoliers wrapping around the chest and back, and leather wrappings holding pieces of metal between the toes. This configuration was also shared with the Jiralhanae Captains who served with them, which held a red holographic flag displaying the clan insignia mounted on the back.

When the Jiralhanae became the dominant military force of the Covenant during the events of the Great Schism, Majors were given blue-colored full-body Jiralhanae power armor.

Gameplay

Halo 2

Like all Brutes in Halo 2, eliminating a Brute Major takes a considerable amount of firepower due to their "bullet-sponge" trait. The best way to eliminate them is by removing their helmet caps with a couple of shots before finishing them off with a headshot. The Majors are typically seen sporting Brute Spikers and Covenant Carbines.

They are usually seen commanding less experienced Jiralhanae, Unggoy, and Kig-yar. They become very aggressive, moreso than the Minors, when they start to berserk.

Halo 3

Brute Majors are now equipped with power armors, colored in blue. Compared to the Minors, the armor given to Majors are equipped with some form of energy shielding. The armor falls apart when the shielding is removed and the armor takes too much damage. They are observed to be using Spikers, and occasionally Carbines or Plasma Rifles.

Trivia

  • In Halo 3 the Major is difficult to distinguish against the Jiralhanae Ultra, due to a similarity in their armor characteristics; its shape and the undergarment layer. However an Ultra can be identified from the violet tint in their armor.

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo 3, service record

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