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'''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]] 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]]. | ||
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== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
=== Halo 2 === | === 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 | 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 Plasma Rifle]]s and [[Covenant Carbine]]s. Occasionally, they'll wield [[Brute Shot]]s. | ||
They are usually seen commanding less experienced Jiralhanae, [[Unggoy]], and [[Kig-yar]]. They become very aggressive, | They are usually seen commanding less experienced Jiralhanae, [[Unggoy]], and [[Kig-yar]]. They become very aggressive, more so than the Minors, when they start to berserk. | ||
==Halo 3== | ===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. | 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. | ||
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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 with 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 Plasma Rifles and Covenant Carbines. Occasionally, they'll wield Brute Shots.
They are usually seen commanding less experienced Jiralhanae, Unggoy, and Kig-yar. They become very aggressive, more so 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
In Halo 2, instead of color, the armor itself signified rank, as a blue variation also existed.
A Brute Major in Halo 2 Vista.
A Brute Major from Halo 3.
List of appearances
- Halo 2 Vista
- Halo 3 (First appearance)
- Halo Wars
- Halo 3: ODST
