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'''Minor''' is the lowest rank in the [[Kig-Yar]] [[Kig-Yar#Rank Structure|rank structure]]. They are commonly seen wearing turquoise [[Kig-Yar Point Defense Gauntlet|Point Defense Gauntlets]] on their right arm and wielding [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|Plasma Pistols]] in their left hand, as opposed to their [[Kig-Yar Major|superior officers]], who wear orange<ref name="HCE">'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'''</ref><ref name="H2">'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref> or purple<ref name="H3">'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref><ref name="HR">'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref> shields.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', pages 146-147 </ref><ref> '''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', page 100 </ref>
The '''Kig-Yar Minor''' is the lowest rank in the [[Kig-Yar]] [[Kig-Yar#Rank Structure|rank structure]]. They are commonly seen wearing turquoise [[Kig-Yar Point Defense Gauntlet|Point Defense Gauntlets]] on their right arm and wielding [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|Plasma Pistols]] in their left hand, as opposed to their [[Kig-Yar Major|superior officers]], who wear orange<ref name="HCE">'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'''</ref><ref name="H2">'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref> or purple<ref name="H3">'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref><ref name="HR">'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref> shields.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', pages 146-147</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', page 100</ref>


==Description==
==Description==
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Kig-Yar Minors are known for wielding [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]]s as their standard weapon of choice. When engaging an enemy, they tend to overcharge their plasma pistols to eliminate enemy [[Spartan-II|Spartans']] energy shields and release volleys of plasma bolts to quickly eliminate them. When engaged by an enemy, Minors will use their personal arm shields to block enemy fire.
Kig-Yar Minors are known for wielding [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]]s as their standard weapon of choice. When engaging an enemy, they tend to overcharge their plasma pistols to eliminate enemy [[Spartan-II|Spartans']] energy shields and release volleys of plasma bolts to quickly eliminate them. When engaged by an enemy, Minors will use their personal arm shields to block enemy fire.


When engaging a Kig-Yar Minor from afar, it is best to use a precision weapon such as an [[M6 series|M6 pistol]], [[Battle Rifle]], or [[Type-51 Carbine|Covenant Carbine]] and aim at their exposed left hand. From medium range, weapons such as the [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|plasma rifle]], the [[M7/Caseless Submachine Gun|SMG]] and the [[MA5 series|Assault Rifle]] provide good suppressive fire against a Minor, as a hit on their body will cause the Kig-Yar to stumble, momentarily exposing it to a [[melee]] or [[headshot]]. Alternatively, one can eliminate the Kig-Yar's personal arm shield by firing a volley from a plasma rifle or an overcharged shot from the plasma pistol. Once the personal arm shield collapses, the Kig-Yar Minor is open to all attacks.
When engaging a Kig-Yar Minor from afar, it is best to use a precision weapon such as an [[M6 series|M6 pistol]], [[Battle Rifle]], or [[Type-51 Carbine|Covenant Carbine]] and aim at their exposed left hand. From medium range, weapons such as the {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}, the [[M7/Caseless Submachine Gun|SMG]] and the [[MA5 series|Assault Rifle]] provide good suppressive fire against a Minor, as a hit on their body will cause the Kig-Yar to stumble, momentarily exposing it to a [[melee]] or [[headshot]]. Alternatively, one can eliminate the Kig-Yar's personal arm shield by firing a volley from a plasma rifle or an overcharged shot from the plasma pistol. Once the personal arm shield collapses, the Kig-Yar Minor is open to all attacks.


On higher difficulties, players should use either the long-range firing technique using a precision weapon or the overcharged plasma bolt.
On higher difficulties, players should use either the long-range firing technique using a precision weapon or the overcharged plasma bolt.
== Triva ==
*In [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] the Minors' shield was colored blue, but in the PC version it's turquoise.
*They also had dark green skin to differentiate them from [[Kig-Yar Major]] that had orange skin. Although, this concept was scrapped from later games for unknown reasons


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Jackal shoting.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor firing a [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]] in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
File:Jackal shoting.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor firing a [[Type-25 plasma pistol]] in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
File:MCC-CEJackalMinor.png|A Kig-Yar Minor on one of [[Installation 04]]'s bridges.
File:MCC-CEJackalMInorhelmet.png|A Kig-Yar Minor with a helmet.
File:Halo2-JackalMinor-EarlyRender.jpg|An early render of a Kig-Yar Minor in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:Halo2-JackalMinor-EarlyRender.jpg|An early render of a Kig-Yar Minor in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:H2 ChiefvsJackals.jpg|[[John-117|Master Chief]] fighting a couple of Kig-Yar Minors in an early build of ''Halo 2''.
File:H2 ChiefvsJackals.jpg|[[John-117|Master Chief]] fighting a couple of Kig-Yar Minors in an early build of ''Halo 2''.
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File:1210474161 Jackalinfantry.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor and [[Kig-Yar Major|Major]] shielding themselves.
File:1210474161 Jackalinfantry.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor and [[Kig-Yar Major|Major]] shielding themselves.
File:Jackal Minors.jpg|The [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|personal arm shield]]s that Minors carry are impervious to most ballistic munitions.
File:Jackal Minors.jpg|The [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|personal arm shield]]s that Minors carry are impervious to most ballistic munitions.
File:H3ODST JackalMinor&Major.png|Close-up of a Kig-Yar Minor in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:Reach 12762821 Full.jpg|A group of Kig-Yar Minors being led by a Kig-Yar Major in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:Reach 12762821 Full.jpg|A group of Kig-Yar Minors being led by a Kig-Yar Major in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:HCEA-JackalMinor.png|A Kig-Yar Minor on Installation 04 in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' .
File:HCEA-JackalMinor.png|A Kig-Yar Minor on Installation 04 in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' .
File:MCC-CEAJackalMinor.png|A Kig-Yar Minor on [[Assault on the Control Room]]
File:H2A-KigYarMinor.png|A Kig-Yar Minor in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A-KigYarMinor.png|A Kig-Yar Minor in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A - Mean Jackal.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor teasing an [[Unggoy Minor]] on Installation 05 in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A - Mean Jackal.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor teasing an [[Unggoy Minor]] on Installation 05 in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A CinematicRender Jackal-FrontView.png|Kig-Yar in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.|Kig-Yar Minor model for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
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*''[[Halo 3]]''
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*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
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==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Ref/Sources}}


{{Kig-Yar Ranks}}
{{Kig-Yar Ranks}}


[[Category:Kig-Yar ranks]]
[[Category:Kig-Yar ranks]]

Latest revision as of 16:47, September 12, 2023

Minor
Cutout of a Kig-Yar Minor in Halo 2: Anniversary.

Function:

Ground Assault, Infantry, Defense

Species:

Kig-Yar (Ruuhtian)

Affiliation:

Other role(s):

Infiltration, Support

 

The Kig-Yar Minor is the lowest rank in the Kig-Yar rank structure. They are commonly seen wearing turquoise Point Defense Gauntlets on their right arm and wielding Plasma Pistols in their left hand, as opposed to their superior officers, who wear orange[1][2] or purple[3][4] shields.[5][6]

Description[edit]

Like Unggoy, the Kig-Yar are commonly seen in combat. Because of this, they are seen in almost every engagement with other types of Covenant forces. Kig-Yar Minors spend most of their time bombarding enemy forces with rapid-fire volleys of plasma bolts from behind their arm shields.

After the Human-Covenant War, the rank of Minor continued to be used in Merg Vol's Covenant and many of these Kig-Yar fought on behalf of the group during the Battle of Draetheus V in 2554.[7] Jul 'Mdama's Covenant utilized the rank at Battle of Installation 03 and Battle of New Phoenix.[8]

Combat[edit]

Kig-Yar Minors are known for wielding plasma pistols as their standard weapon of choice. When engaging an enemy, they tend to overcharge their plasma pistols to eliminate enemy Spartans' energy shields and release volleys of plasma bolts to quickly eliminate them. When engaged by an enemy, Minors will use their personal arm shields to block enemy fire.

When engaging a Kig-Yar Minor from afar, it is best to use a precision weapon such as an M6 pistol, Battle Rifle, or Covenant Carbine and aim at their exposed left hand. From medium range, weapons such as the Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle, the SMG and the Assault Rifle provide good suppressive fire against a Minor, as a hit on their body will cause the Kig-Yar to stumble, momentarily exposing it to a melee or headshot. Alternatively, one can eliminate the Kig-Yar's personal arm shield by firing a volley from a plasma rifle or an overcharged shot from the plasma pistol. Once the personal arm shield collapses, the Kig-Yar Minor is open to all attacks.

On higher difficulties, players should use either the long-range firing technique using a precision weapon or the overcharged plasma bolt.

Triva[edit]

  • In Halo: Combat Evolved the Minors' shield was colored blue, but in the PC version it's turquoise.
  • They also had dark green skin to differentiate them from Kig-Yar Major that had orange skin. Although, this concept was scrapped from later games for unknown reasons

Gallery[edit]

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List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved
  2. ^ Halo 2
  3. ^ Halo 3
  4. ^ Halo: Reach
  5. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), pages 146-147
  6. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 100
  7. ^ Halo: Spartan Assault
  8. ^ Halo: Spartan Strike

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