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{{Unit infobox|variant=Cov | {{Unit infobox | ||
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|name=Minor | |name=Minor | ||
|image=[[File:H2A Kig-YarMinorCutout.png|250px]] | |image=[[File:H2A Kig-YarMinorCutout.png|250px]] | ||
|species=[[Kig-Yar]] | |species=[[Kig-Yar]] {{c|[[Ruuhtian]]}} | ||
|affiliation=[[Covenant]] | |affiliation=*[[Covenant]] | ||
*[[Covenant remnants]] | |||
**[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] | |||
**[[Merg Vol's Covenant]] | |||
|authority= | |authority= | ||
|branch= | |branch= | ||
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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 (2009 edition)]]''', 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 | 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 == | == Triva == | ||
*In [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] the Minors' shield was colored | *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 | *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 | ||
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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]]'' . | ||
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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''. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Kig-Yar Minors}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Kig-Yar Minors}} | ||