Sangheili Minor: Difference between revisions

{{Status|Canon}}

{{disambig header|the standard low ranking Sangheili used by the Covenant|the standard low ranking Sangheili used by the [[Banished]]|Sangheili Mercenary}}

{{Outdated|[[Halo Waypoint]]'s Canon Fodder Encyclopedia Extravaganza article}}

|image=[[File:H2A Sangheili-Minor.png|250px]]

|species=[[Sangheili]]

|affiliation=*[[Covenant]] <br>

*[[Covenant separatists]]

*[[Covenant remnants]]

**[[Swords of Sanghelios]]

**[[Merg Vol's Covenant]]

**[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]

**[[Sali 'Nyon's Covenant]]

|equipment=*[[Combat harness|Sangheili combat harness]]

|notable=[[Ado 'Mortumee]]

<br>[[Bako 'Ikaporamee]]

<br>[[Uruo 'Losonaee]]

The '''Sangheili Minor''' is the lowest [[Covenant military|military rank]] a [[Sangheili]] can obtain. The Minor's rank seems roughly equivalent to a [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marine]] [[sergeant]].{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}}

Sangheili Minors are logically, physically, and pragmatically the least-experienced warriors of their race; however, they are still skilled in combat. They are somewhat weaker than their crimson-armored [[Sangheili Major|Major]] superiors and occasionally will perform unwise tactical mistakes, such as standing in an ally's line of fire, or taking long pauses to roar at their enemy before attacking. Being the lowest ranked in the Sangheili military hierarchy, they possess [[energy shielding]] that is weaker than any other Sangheili, (besides that of [[Stealth Sangheili|stealth units]]), and is also inferior to the shielding of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]].

Although the lowest and most common of the Sangheili ranks, the Sangheili Minor's threat is not to be underestimated. Most Sangheili in this class can still easily overpower a [[human]]. Known primarily by their iconic blue armor, Minors who show leadership initiative are usually deployed in small strike [[lance]]s or in leadership roles above [[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-Yar]] squads, while those Minors who exhibit more bravery than skill will instead report to a Sangheili Major or Officer.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/community-update-summer-red-summer-blue '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Summer Red, Summer Blue'']</ref> If the Minor leading the lance is killed, their subordinates will often flee. Minors who are neither promoted nor killed during their first campaign typically commit suicide to retain their honor.<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 127''</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/GrimBrotherOne/status/1306662615251181568 Jeff Easterling on Twitter]</ref>

Following the [[Human-Covenant War]], the rank of Minor continued to be used in [[Merg Vol's Covenant]]. Many Sangheili of this rank fought on behalf of the group during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]] in [[2554]].<ref>''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''</ref> While [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] use [[Sangheili Storm]] in place of Minors during most battles, the rank has seen use at least [[Battle of Installation 03|once]] by the group.<ref name="opa">'''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''</ref>

Sangheili Minors wear distinctive cobalt-colored [[combat harness]]es in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. In ''Combat Evolved'', there are two differently shaped variations of the helmet. The more basic helmet features fins on the sides and rear. The secondary helmet from ''Combat Evolved'' is more curved toward the back.

The color scheme of Minors' armor was changed to sky blue in ''Halo 2'' and featured two shades of blue in ''Halo 3''. The Sangheili's armor in ''Halo 3'' was also more detailed, featuring [[Forerunner glyphs]] on the armor and a design with many armor seams and sharper angles, creating a more technologically advanced, alien look. In ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo Wars'' the design of the harness is more akin to the design in ''Combat Evolved'', having the armor be shinier and curved, simpler, and with a smaller helmet, creating a more combat orientated look.

Minor are the most commonly seen in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'' and  ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' on the [[Easy]] and [[Normal]] difficulties. On [[Legendary]] and [[Heroic]], almost none are present. In ''[[Halo 3]]'', the only level Minors appear in is [[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]. Sangheili Minors are usually found leading lances of Unggoy, but they themselves will likely be led by a Sangheili Major.

Their armor's energy shielding is weak compared with that of higher-ranking Sangheili. Showing off at least some sign of intelligence despite their inexperience, Minor Sangheili are '' capable'' of hiding when their shields are lowered and will attempt to attack anyone foolish enough to enter into close combat with them with their weapon. They often make tactical errors such as standing in the way of an ally's fire, rushing forward into enemy fire and forgetting to take cover which leads to a lot of deaths (even at the hands of a UNSC Marine). They will seek less cover, often standing in one spot to fire and strafe less often than their superiors. When they are seriously injured or unshielded, they will also go "berserk", yelling a war cry and attempting to melee their opponent to death. They also fire in shorter bursts, and have somewhat less accuracy and lower rate of fire. Still, one should not underestimate them, especially on the Heroic and Legendary difficulty settings.

Minors usually wield [[Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle|plasma rifle]]s, occasionally [[dual wielding]] them. Most of the time, Minors will not carry weaponry as powerful as a higher-ranking Sangheili. Occasionally, Minors may also wield [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]]s; whereas Sangheili who do not hold the title of [[aristocrat]] are not permitted to wield swords outside the battlefield,<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', ''Limited Collectors Edition Manual''</ref> this policy does not apply in the military.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 63''</ref>

File:Elites.jpg|Two Sangheili Minors accompanying a [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]] on one of the many bridges in the vicinity of [[Installation 04|Installation 04's]] [[Control Room (Installation 04)|Control Room]].

File:Halo2-MinorElite.png|A Sangheili Minor in ''[[Halo 2]]''.

File:H2-EliteMinors.jpg|Sangheili Minors in ''Halo 2''.

File:H2-EliteMinor-Alt.png|Another look at a Minor in ''Halo 2''.

File:H2V Elite Minor.png|A Sangheili Minor in [[Halo 2 (Windows Vista)|''Halo 2'' for Windows Vista]].

File:Sangheili Minor 01.png|A Sangheili Minor in ''Halo 3''.

File:HTMCC-H3 SangheiliMinors.png|Two Sangheili Minors in ''Halo 3''.

File:HaloWars-SangheiliRender.png|The temporary model of a Sangheili Minor used in ''[[Halo Wars Announcement Trailer]]''.

File:HR_EliteMinor_Concept_2.jpg|A Sangheili Minor neutralizing a [[UNSC Army|UNSC Army trooper]].

File:HR_EliteMinor_Concept_3.jpg|Concept art for a Sangheili Minor for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.

File:HR_EliteMinor_Concept_5.png|Concept art of a [[Combat harness|Sangheili combat harness]] in ''Halo: Reach''.

File:HR_EliteMinor_Concept_6.png|Concept art of a Sangheili Minor in ''Halo: Reach''.

File:Escalation schism.png|A Sangheili Minor battling a [[Jiralhanae Captain Major]] during the [[Great Schism]].

File:H2A Minor.png|A Sangheili Minor aboard ''[[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]'' in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.

File:H2A-SangheiliMinor.jpg|Another Sangheili Minor aboard ''Cairo Station''.

File:H2A-Photobombing Minor.png|A Sangheili Minor on [[Installation 05]] in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.

File:H2AMinor.png|A Sangheili Minor in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.

File:H2AElites.jpg|A Sangheili Minor, with a [[Sangheili Major|Major]], attacking [[John-117]] on Installation 05.

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