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'''Brute Major''' is an elevated [[rank]] for [[Brute]]s of the [[Covenant]].<ref>''[[Halo 3]]'' Service Record</ref>
'''Jiralhanar Major''' is an elevated [[rank]] for [[Jiralhanae]] of the [[Covenant]].<ref>''[[Halo 3]]'' Service Record</ref>


==Description==
==Description==
These veteran [[Brute]]s are stronger and smarter than their younger counterparts, and have been given the right to wear basic [[Power Armor (Jiralhanae)|armor]]. This armor also makes them tougher to kill.
These veteran [[Jiralhanae]] are stronger and smarter than their younger counterparts, and have been given the right to wear basic [[Power Armor (Jiralhanae)|armor]]. This armor also makes them tougher to kill.


==Combat==
==Combat==
These [[Brute]]s are typically seen sporting [[Brute Spiker]]s and [[Covenant Carbine]]s. They are usually seen commanding less experienced Brutes and [[Grunt]]s, and are more aggressive when they 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 Brutes, they are vulnerable to head shots and may be killed by assassination. It is wise to kill the Brute Major first in order to eliminate the enemy with the most potential to kill you.
These [[Brute]]s are typically seen sporting [[Brute Spiker]]s and [[Covenant Carbine]]s. They are usually seen commanding less experienced Jiralhanae and [[Unggoy]], and are more aggressive when they 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==
[[Image:1217437610 Brute Minor.jpg|thumb|right|175px|A Brute Major from ''[[Halo 3]]''.]]
[[Image:1217437610 Brute Minor.jpg|thumb|right|175px|A Brute Major from ''[[Halo 3]]''.]]
The Brute Majors, in ''[[Halo 3]]'', like the [[Jump Pack Brutes]], are clad and ordained in  blue [[power armor]] and are the counterparts to ''[[Elite Major]]s''. They have armor, that looks similar to a [[Brute 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, ''not'' crimson armor.
The Jiralhanae Majors, in ''[[Halo 3]]'', like the [[Jump Pack Brutes]], are clad and ordained in  blue [[power armor]] and are the counterparts to [[Major Domo Sangheili]]. 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/Plasma Rifle are great for destroying the Major's armor. Once their armor has been taken down, a headshot from an M6G, Battle Rifle, Carbine, or [[Sniper Rifle]] will be enough to take them down. An alternate strategy is [[melee]]ing them. However, they are extremely strong, especially on [[Legendary]], so this can be risky. Killing a Major Brute will normally cause nearby [[Grunt]]s to flee.
The Plasma Pistol/Plasma Rifle are great for destroying the Major's armor. Once their armor has been taken down, a headshot from an M6G, Battle Rifle, Carbine, or [[Sniper Rifle]] will be enough to take them down. An alternate strategy is [[melee]]ing them. However, they are extremely strong, especially on [[Legendary]], so this can be risky. Killing a Major Brute will normally cause nearby [[Grunt]]s to flee.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*''Halo 3'' Brute Major armor looks very similar to [[Brute Ultra]] armor. In fact, it is very hard to tell them apart.
*''Halo 3'' Jiralhanae armor looks very similar to [[Jiralhanae Ultra]] armor. In fact, it is very hard to tell them apart.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 09:40, November 11, 2009

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Jiralhanar Major is an elevated rank for Jiralhanae of the Covenant.[1]

Description

These veteran Jiralhanae are stronger and smarter than their younger counterparts, and have been given the right to wear basic armor. This armor also makes them tougher to kill.

Combat

These Brutes are typically seen sporting Brute Spikers and Covenant Carbines. They are usually seen commanding less experienced Jiralhanae and Unggoy, and are more aggressive when they 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

A Brute Major from Halo 3.

The Jiralhanae Majors, in Halo 3, like the Jump Pack Brutes, are clad and ordained in blue power armor and are the counterparts to Major Domo Sangheili. They have armor, that looks similar to a Jiralhanae Minors', 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/Plasma Rifle are great for destroying the Major's armor. Once their armor has been taken down, a headshot from an M6G, Battle Rifle, Carbine, or Sniper Rifle will be enough to take them down. An alternate strategy is meleeing them. However, they are extremely strong, especially on Legendary, so this can be risky. Killing a Major Brute will normally cause nearby Grunts to flee.

Trivia

  • Halo 3 Jiralhanae armor looks very similar to Jiralhanae Ultra armor. In fact, it is very hard to tell them apart.

References

  1. ^ Halo 3 Service Record

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