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{{Unit infobox
|variant=Cov
|name=Major
|name=Major
|image=[[File:HReach-GruntMajor.png|300px]]
|image={{Tabcontainer|title1=Combat harness|content1=[[File:H2A Unggoy-Major.png|300px]]|title2=Two-pronged tank harness|content2=[[File:HReach-GruntMajor.png|300px]]}}
|species=[[Unggoy]]
|species=[[Unggoy]]
|affiliation=[[Covenant]] <br> [[Swords of Sanghelios]]
|affiliation=[[Covenant]], [[covenant separatists]], <br> [[Merg Vol's Covenant]]
|branch=
|branch=
|mission=Infantryman
|mission=Infantryman
|armament=[[Type-1 plasma grenade]]
|armament={{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}
<br>[[Type-25 plasma pistol]]
<br>[[Type-25 plasma pistol]]
<br>[[Type-25 plasma rifle]]
<br>[[Type-25 plasma rifle]]
<br>[[Type-33 fuel rod gun]]
<br>{{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}}
<br>[[Type-33 Needler]]
<br>[[Type-33 Needler]]
<br>[[Type-42 plasma cannon]]
<br>[[Type-42 plasma cannon]]
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'''Unggoy Major''' is a common [[Unggoy]] rank in the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|military]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref>
'''Major''' is a common [[Unggoy]] rank in the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|military]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
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===Appearances===
===Appearances===
Unggoy Majors mostly appear leading a squad of Unggoy Minors under the leadership of any [[Sangheili]], even a [[Sangheili Minor|Minor]]. They usually appear wherever Unggoy Minors do. They are found in almost all the levels in the [[Halo|''Halo'' games]] where Covenant forces are encountered. In ''[[Halo 3]]'', not much changes for Unggoy Majors, as they are still lead by the lowest ranks of the highest Covenant society, which at this time are the Jiralhanae. They are usually led by [[Jiralhanae Minor]]s to [[Jiralhanae Captain Ultra]]s. They also fight alongside [[Yanme'e]], [[Kig-Yar]] and even [[Mgalekgolo]] on occasion. In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', Majors' methane tanks are distinctly shaped like dual columns.
Unggoy Majors mostly appear leading a squad of Unggoy Minors under the leadership of any [[Sangheili]], even a [[Sangheili Minor|Minor]]. They usually appear wherever Unggoy Minors do. They are found in almost all the levels in the [[Halo|''Halo'' games]] where Covenant forces are encountered. In ''[[Halo 3]]'', not much changes for Unggoy Majors, as they are still led by the lowest ranks of the highest Covenant society, which at this time are the Jiralhanae. They are usually led by [[Jiralhanae Minor]]s to [[Jiralhanae Captain Ultra]]s. They also fight alongside [[Yanme'e]], [[Kig-Yar]] and even [[Mgalekgolo]] on occasion. In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', Majors' methane tanks are distinctly shaped like dual columns.


===Description===
===Description===
They are seen in combat as decorated in lucid red-colored armor (similar to their [[Sangheili Major|Sangheili counterparts]]), contrary to the orange armor of Unggoy Minors. They are more courageous as well, often staying to fight under conditions that would make their lesser brethren flee. If all of their commanders, [[Sangheili]] or [[Jiralhanae]], are killed, they will sometimes continue to fight. However, they still aren't very courageous and can more often be observed fleeing along with Unggoy Minors, though they are more likely to go kamikaze than the Minors. They usually fight alongside a combined team of other Unggoy and Kig-Yar, and have command over the former. Unggoy Majors are the first enemy to wield the hand-held [[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon|fuel rod gun]] in the Halo series. They were first seen utilizing these deadly weapons after the player had destroyed the first [[Pulse Generator]] in the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' level, [[Two Betrayals]]. They also know to use [[equipment]] on occasion.<ref>''[[Halo: The Flood]]''</ref>
They are seen in combat as decorated in lucid red-colored armor (similar to their [[Sangheili Major|Sangheili counterparts]]), contrary to the orange armor of Unggoy Minors. They are more courageous as well, often staying to fight under conditions that would make their lesser brethren flee. If all of their commanders, [[Sangheili]] or [[Jiralhanae]], are killed, they will sometimes continue to fight. However, they still aren't very courageous and can more often be observed fleeing along with Unggoy Minors, though they are more likely to go kamikaze than the Minors. They usually fight alongside a combined team of other Unggoy and Kig-Yar, and have command over the former. Unggoy Majors are the first enemy to wield the hand-held [[Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod gun|fuel rod gun]] in the Halo series. They were first seen utilizing these deadly weapons after the player had destroyed the first [[Pulse Generator]] in the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' level, [[Two Betrayals]]. They also know to use [[equipment]] on occasion.<ref>''[[Halo: The Flood]]''</ref>


After the [[Human-Covenant War]], this rank continued to be used in [[Merg Vol's Covenant faction]]. Despite donning a white combat harness similar to that of [[Unggoy Ultra]]s, as opposed to the traditional red harness, they were used for the same purposes. Unggoy of this rank fought on behalf of the group during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]] in [[2554]].<ref>''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''</ref>  
After the [[Human-Covenant War]], this rank continued to be used in [[Merg Vol's Covenant]]. Despite donning a white combat harness similar to that of [[Unggoy Ultra]]s, as opposed to the traditional red harness, they were used for the same purposes. Unggoy of this rank fought on behalf of the group during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]] in [[2554]].<ref>''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''</ref>  


== Deployment ==
==Deployment==
During combat, Majors are usually the first ones to jump out of the [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom]]s. They are known to combine their forces in battle often. The Majors will also pair up and fight together with numerous subordinate Unggoy and even Kig-Yar or Yanme'e soldiers.
During combat, Majors are usually the first ones to jump out of the [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantom]]s. They are known to combine their forces in battle often. The Majors will also pair up and fight together with numerous subordinate Unggoy and even Kig-Yar or Yanme'e soldiers.


== Combat ==
==Combat==
Unggoy Majors are only ''slightly'' stronger than their lesser brothers, and are easily taken down with a headshot. In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', Majors could be taken out with a single headshot or a couple of body shots. In ''Halo 3'', they are stronger and may require two body shots on [[Heroic]] and [[Legendary]].
Unggoy Majors are only ''slightly'' stronger than their lesser brothers, and are easily taken down with a headshot. In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', Majors could be taken out with a single headshot or a couple of body shots. In ''Halo 3'', they are stronger and may require two body shots on [[Heroic]] and [[Legendary]].


Sometimes Unggoy Minors will still fight even if the Sangheili or Jiralhanae leading them is dead, if an Unggoy Major is nearby, though this is very uncommon. The Majors will sometimes be seen leading a small pack of Unggoy Minors by themselves, but this is rare as well. The presence of Unggoy Majors seems to improve the Minors' accuracy slightly in ''Halo 3'' (possibly because of the stern and almost fierce new influence the Jiralhanae have over the Unggoy). Unggoy Majors also throw [[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|plasma grenade]]s more often than Minors.
Sometimes Unggoy Minors will still fight even if the Sangheili or Jiralhanae leading them is dead, if an Unggoy Major is nearby, though this is very uncommon. The Majors will sometimes be seen leading a small pack of Unggoy Minors by themselves, but this is rare as well. The presence of Unggoy Majors seems to improve the Minors' accuracy slightly in ''Halo 3'' (possibly because of the stern and almost fierce new influence the Jiralhanae have over the Unggoy). Unggoy Majors also throw [[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|plasma grenade]]s more often than Minors.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Grunt Major CE.jpg|An Unggoy Major within ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
File:Grunt Major CE.jpg|An Unggoy Major in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
File:HCE-GruntMajor.png|Detailed view of an Unggoy Major in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCE-GruntMajor.png|Detailed view of an Unggoy Major in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCEA-GruntMajor-crop.png|An Unggoy Major in an early build of ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:CE Cutout GruntCurlback.png|A cutout of an Unggoy Major in ''Halo: CE''.
File:CEAmajor.PNG|An Unggoy Major in ''[[Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''.
File:H2-GruntMajor.png|An Unggoy Major in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:H2-GruntMajor.png|An Unggoy Major in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:GruntMajor01.jpg|An Unggoy Major on [[High Charity]]. Note the black skin and eyes, less reflective armor, and a helmet.
File:GruntMajor01.jpg|An Unggoy Major on ''[[High Charity]]''.
File:Grunt Major 2.jpg|An alerted Major stands ready near [[Voi]], [[Kenya]], with a standard [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]].
File:Grunt Major 2.jpg|An Unggoy Major stands ready in the jungles near [[Mount Kilimanjaro]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:Grunts Pack.jpg|A group of Unggoy including four Majors, an [[Unggoy Heavy]], an [[Unggoy Minor]] and an [[Unggoy Ultra]].
File:H3 Grunt Major.jpg|An Unggoy Major in the [[A2 Hydroelectric Facility]].
File:4 Grunts.jpg|A group of [[Unggoy Minor]]s are lead by a Major.
File:Grunts Pack.jpg|A group of Unggoy including four Majors prepare to deploy from a [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantom's]] troop bay.
File:GruntMajorCutout.png|A render of a Unggoy Major as it appears in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:H3 Unggoy group.jpg|A group of [[Unggoy Minor]]s lead by a Major.
File:Forkpocalypse.jpg|Unggoy Majors as they appear in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:GruntMajorCutout.png|A render of an Unggoy Major in ''Halo 3''.
File:Grunt.png|An Unggoy Major from ''Halo: Reach'' wielding a [[Type-33 Needler]].
File:Forkpocalypse.jpg|Unggoy Majors along with other [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|troops]] in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:Halo-reach-20100722115108524_640w.jpg|A column of Unggoy in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Grunt.png|An Unggoy Major in ''Halo: Reach'' wielding a [[Type-33 needler]].
File:Halo-reach-20100722115108524_640w.jpg|A large group of Unggoy, including Majors, in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HCEA-GruntMajor-crop.png|An Unggoy Major in an early build of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''.
File:CEAmajor.PNG|An Unggoy Major in ''Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:HCEA-UnggoyMajor.png|An Unggoy Major walking on both its arms and legs on [[Installation 04]].
File:HSA - Grunt Major.png|An Unggoy Major wearing [[Ultra-class armor]] in ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''.
File:H2A-John&UnggoyMajor.jpg|[[John-117]] encountering an Unggoy Major on [[Installation 05]] in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


{{Unggoy Ranks}}
{{Unggoy Ranks}}
[[Category:Unggoy]]
[[Category:Unggoy culture]]

Latest revision as of 15:49, September 10, 2023

Major
Combat harness
H2A Unggoy-Major.png
Two-pronged tank harness
HReach-GruntMajor.png

Function:

Infantryman

Species:

Unggoy

Affiliation:

Covenant, covenant separatists,
Merg Vol's Covenant

 

Major is a common Unggoy rank in the Covenant military.[1][2][3]

Background[edit]

Role[edit]

Unggoy Majors are higher in rank than Minors and are slightly more powerful than their lesser counterparts in terms of strength, intelligence, leadership, and morale. They often lead Unggoy Minors in battle, and sometimes entire lances when no higher caste species are present. However, even these higher-ranked Unggoy hold no power over any other forces in Covenant society, save for, occasionally, Yanme'e Minors.

Appearances[edit]

Unggoy Majors mostly appear leading a squad of Unggoy Minors under the leadership of any Sangheili, even a Minor. They usually appear wherever Unggoy Minors do. They are found in almost all the levels in the Halo games where Covenant forces are encountered. In Halo 3, not much changes for Unggoy Majors, as they are still led by the lowest ranks of the highest Covenant society, which at this time are the Jiralhanae. They are usually led by Jiralhanae Minors to Jiralhanae Captain Ultras. They also fight alongside Yanme'e, Kig-Yar and even Mgalekgolo on occasion. In Halo: Reach, Majors' methane tanks are distinctly shaped like dual columns.

Description[edit]

They are seen in combat as decorated in lucid red-colored armor (similar to their Sangheili counterparts), contrary to the orange armor of Unggoy Minors. They are more courageous as well, often staying to fight under conditions that would make their lesser brethren flee. If all of their commanders, Sangheili or Jiralhanae, are killed, they will sometimes continue to fight. However, they still aren't very courageous and can more often be observed fleeing along with Unggoy Minors, though they are more likely to go kamikaze than the Minors. They usually fight alongside a combined team of other Unggoy and Kig-Yar, and have command over the former. Unggoy Majors are the first enemy to wield the hand-held fuel rod gun in the Halo series. They were first seen utilizing these deadly weapons after the player had destroyed the first Pulse Generator in the Halo: Combat Evolved level, Two Betrayals. They also know to use equipment on occasion.[4]

After the Human-Covenant War, this rank continued to be used in Merg Vol's Covenant. Despite donning a white combat harness similar to that of Unggoy Ultras, as opposed to the traditional red harness, they were used for the same purposes. Unggoy of this rank fought on behalf of the group during the Battle of Draetheus V in 2554.[5]

Deployment[edit]

During combat, Majors are usually the first ones to jump out of the Phantoms. They are known to combine their forces in battle often. The Majors will also pair up and fight together with numerous subordinate Unggoy and even Kig-Yar or Yanme'e soldiers.

Combat[edit]

Unggoy Majors are only slightly stronger than their lesser brothers, and are easily taken down with a headshot. In Halo: Combat Evolved, Majors could be taken out with a single headshot or a couple of body shots. In Halo 3, they are stronger and may require two body shots on Heroic and Legendary.

Sometimes Unggoy Minors will still fight even if the Sangheili or Jiralhanae leading them is dead, if an Unggoy Major is nearby, though this is very uncommon. The Majors will sometimes be seen leading a small pack of Unggoy Minors by themselves, but this is rare as well. The presence of Unggoy Majors seems to improve the Minors' accuracy slightly in Halo 3 (possibly because of the stern and almost fierce new influence the Jiralhanae have over the Unggoy). Unggoy Majors also throw plasma grenades more often than Minors.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved
  2. ^ Halo 2
  3. ^ Halo 3
  4. ^ Halo: The Flood
  5. ^ Halo: Spartan Assault

v • d • e
 
Unggoy ranks and titles
Infantry
Minor • Major • Ultra
Specialists
Other

Banished — Conscript • Mob • Prowling • Bloodfuel • Assault • Mule • Suicide • Heavy • Ultra • Bouncer • Jockey • Thrall-taskmaster • Commander • High Sumpter

Yapyap's rebellion — Cannon Fodder • Heavy • Rider • Jockey
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