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|species = [[Yanme'e]]
|affiliation=[[Covenant]]
|affiliation=[[Covenant]]
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|branch=
|mission=Commanding other Yanme'e
|mission=Commanding protector Yanme'e
|armament=[[Type-25 Brute plasma rifle]]
|equipment=[[Energy shielding]]
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'''Yanme'e Leaders''',<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 51''</ref> also known as '''Yanme'e Captain Majors''',<ref>'''Bungie.net''': ''Halo 3: ODST stats''</ref><ref group="note">This Yanme'e rank was first identified in the ''Halo 3: ODST'' stats on Bungie.net as "Yanme'e Leader". However, as often in stats, this was a generic name, as other enemies were also identified as "Brute Leader", "Hunter Spec-Ops", or "Grunt Infantry". In order to see the enemy's real rank, one must right-click on the image and save it. The file's name for this rank was "Drone Captain Major". Yet, ''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide'' used "Yanme'e Leader" in its list of Yanme'e ranks. This was probably done by accident by 343 Industries, as Bungie did not intend to use this generic name for the rank. Nonetheless, the generic name was made canonical by the ''Essential Visual Guide''.</ref> are high in the [[Yanme'e]] caste and have one of the highest Yanme'e ranks in the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|military]]. They are distinguished by their golden exoskeletons and use of energy shields.
'''Hivewards''' are highest rated [[Yanme'e]] Protector caste and have one of the highest Yanme'e ranks in the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|military]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CF132|https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-high-value-histories|Halo Waypoint|Canon Fodder - High Value Histories|D=6|M=9|Y=2022}} Among the typical Covenant [[Covenant rank structure|rank scheme]] they hold the rank of '''Captain Major''' and are distinguished by their golden exoskeletons and use of energy shields.


==Description==
==Overview==
The Leader is one of the highest ranks attainable for the Yanme'e. Yanme'e Leaders have been rushed from their pupal stage, and as a result, their abdomens glow brightly.<ref>'''[[Halo 3: ODST Official Strategy Guide]]''', ''page 25''</ref> They often command [[lance]]s consisting of lower-ranking soldiers, such as [[Yanme'e Major]]s and [[Yanme'e Minor|Minors]]. Occasionally, they have some control over low-ranked [[Unggoy]] and even [[Kig-Yar]].<ref name="ODST">'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'''</ref>
The Yanme’e society is divided into three social castes: domestics, workers, and protectors—all of which exist to service the queen of their respective hives. The protector caste served as the Yanme'e equivalent of a military force, where the highest “rank” hitherto observed among them is the Hiveward.{{Ref/Reuse|CF132}}


During the [[Battle of Mombasa]], a Yanme'e Leader led the defense of the hive within [[New Mombasa|the city]] from the invading [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]]. However, it was eventually killed by [[Rookie|a lone ODST]].<ref>'''Halo 3: ODST''', campaign level, ''[[Data Hive (Level)|Data Hive]]''</ref>
Characterised by their golden carapace and energy shields, Yanme'e Hivewards possess the authority to command all Yanme'e ranks below them. In the battlefield, they oversee 2-3 [[Yanme'e Captain]]s.{{Ref/Mode|H3ODST|Firefight (Halo 3: ODST)|Firefight}} The Hivewards are also distinguished by their larger carapace plating. They rarely appear in the battlefield, being deployed only when a Yanme'e hive is breached and coordinated defenses are required to ensure the hive's security and retain their entrenched positions.{{Ref/Reuse|CF132}}
 
During the [[Battle of Mombasa]] a Hiveward led the defense of the hive within [[New Mombasa|the city]] from the invading [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]]. However, it was eventually killed by [[Jonathan Doherty]] and [[Veronica Dare]].{{Ref/Level|Id=ODST|H3ODST|Data Hive (level)|Data Hive}}


==Equipment==
==Equipment==
The Yanme'e Leaders are the best equipped of the known Yanme'e ranks in service with the [[Covenant military]]. They are equipped with relatively strong [[energy shielding]] and have hard, golden exoskeletons that can protect them from moderate damage. However, their exoskeleton is not immune to damage caused by firearms.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 159''</ref> They are typically armed with [[Type-25 Brute plasma rifle]].<ref name="ODST"/>
The Yanme'e Hivewards are the best equipped of the known Yanme'e ranks in service with the [[Covenant military]]. They are equipped with relatively strong [[energy shielding]] and have hard, golden exoskeletons that can protect them from moderate damage. However, their exoskeleton is not immune to damage caused by firearms.{{Ref/Book|ENC|Page=159}} They are typically armed with {{Pattern|Kewu R'shi'k|plasma rifle}}s.{{Ref/Reuse|ODST}}


==Gameplay==
==In-game information==
Yanme'e Leaders are only encountered in the ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' campaign once, towards the end of the level [[Data Hive]]. However, Yanme'e Leaders are occasionally encountered in ''ODST'''s [[Firefight (Halo 3: ODST)|Firefight]]. Drone Leaders are the most powerful Drone rank in the game. A [[plasma pistol]] is effective at draining the shields of the Leader. Once its shields are down, weapons like the [[M7S Caseless Submachine Gun|SMG]] or the [[M6C/SOCOM|magnum]] allow the player to easily eliminate the Drone. Unlike lower-ranking Drones, the Leaders are more likely to land and walk around, rather than fly and shoot. It is not recommended for players to use grenades against the Yanme'e Leaders, since they often avoid them with ease.<ref name="ODST"/>
===''Halo 3: ODST''===
Yanme'e Hivewards are only encountered in the ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' campaign once, towards the end of the level [[Data Hive]]. The Hiveward spawns in the section during which the player and Dare must traverse the hive while fending off dozens of [[Yanme'e Pupa]]; the Hiveward spawns near the end of the section.
 
However, Yanme'e Hivewards are occasionally encountered in ''ODST''{{'}}s [[Firefight (Halo 3: ODST)|Firefight]]. In this, Hivewards spawn in a ratio of roughly 1:3 with regular Yanme'e Captains, with more spawning after Set 3.
 
Hivewards are the most powerful Drone rank in the game. A [[plasma pistol]] is effective at draining the shields of the Hiveward. Once its shields are down, weapons like the [[M7S Caseless Submachine Gun|SMG]] or the [[M6C/SOCOM|magnum]] allow the player to easily eliminate the Drone. Unlike lower-ranking Drones, the Hivewards are more likely to land and walk around, rather than fly and shoot. It is not recommended for players to use grenades against the Yanme'e Hivewards, since they often avoid them with ease.
 
==Production notes==
In ''Halo 3: ODST''{{'}}s game files, the Hivewards are referred as '''Captain Majors'''.{{Ref/Game|H3ODST|In-game filename}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:DroneGold.png|A Yanme'e Leader.
File:H3ODST DroneCapMaj Crop 2.png|A Yanme'e Hiveward.
File:H3ODST DroneCapMaj DataHive 1.jpg|A Hiveward in the hive.
File:H3ODST DroneCapMaj DataHive 2.jpg|A Hiveward in the hive.
File:H3ODST DroneCapMaj DataHive 3.jpg|A Hiveward in the hive.
File:H3ODST DroneCaptMaj Shielding.jpg|A Hiveward's shields flicker after being shot by a [[Type-50 particle beam rifle]].
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' {{1st}}
==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}


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


{{Drone Ranks}}
{{Drone Ranks}}
[[Category:Yanme'e culture]]
[[Category:Covenant ranks]]
[[Category:Covenant ranks]]

Latest revision as of 15:51, September 10, 2023

Yanme'e Hiveward
H3ODST DroneCapMaj Crop 1.png

Function:

Commanding protector Yanme'e

Species:

Yanme'e

Affiliation:

Covenant

 

Hivewards are highest rated Yanme'e Protector caste and have one of the highest Yanme'e ranks in the Covenant military.[1] Among the typical Covenant rank scheme they hold the rank of Captain Major and are distinguished by their golden exoskeletons and use of energy shields.

Overview[edit]

The Yanme’e society is divided into three social castes: domestics, workers, and protectors—all of which exist to service the queen of their respective hives. The protector caste served as the Yanme'e equivalent of a military force, where the highest “rank” hitherto observed among them is the Hiveward.[1]

Characterised by their golden carapace and energy shields, Yanme'e Hivewards possess the authority to command all Yanme'e ranks below them. In the battlefield, they oversee 2-3 Yanme'e Captains.[2] The Hivewards are also distinguished by their larger carapace plating. They rarely appear in the battlefield, being deployed only when a Yanme'e hive is breached and coordinated defenses are required to ensure the hive's security and retain their entrenched positions.[1]

During the Battle of Mombasa a Hiveward led the defense of the hive within the city from the invading Orbital Drop Shock Troopers. However, it was eventually killed by Jonathan Doherty and Veronica Dare.[3]

Equipment[edit]

The Yanme'e Hivewards are the best equipped of the known Yanme'e ranks in service with the Covenant military. They are equipped with relatively strong energy shielding and have hard, golden exoskeletons that can protect them from moderate damage. However, their exoskeleton is not immune to damage caused by firearms.[4] They are typically armed with Kewu R'shi'k-pattern plasma rifles.[3]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 3: ODST[edit]

Yanme'e Hivewards are only encountered in the Halo 3: ODST campaign once, towards the end of the level Data Hive. The Hiveward spawns in the section during which the player and Dare must traverse the hive while fending off dozens of Yanme'e Pupa; the Hiveward spawns near the end of the section.

However, Yanme'e Hivewards are occasionally encountered in ODST's Firefight. In this, Hivewards spawn in a ratio of roughly 1:3 with regular Yanme'e Captains, with more spawning after Set 3.

Hivewards are the most powerful Drone rank in the game. A plasma pistol is effective at draining the shields of the Hiveward. Once its shields are down, weapons like the SMG or the magnum allow the player to easily eliminate the Drone. Unlike lower-ranking Drones, the Hivewards are more likely to land and walk around, rather than fly and shoot. It is not recommended for players to use grenades against the Yanme'e Hivewards, since they often avoid them with ease.

Production notes[edit]

In Halo 3: ODST's game files, the Hivewards are referred as Captain Majors.[5]

Gallery[edit]

  • A Yanme'e Hiveward.

    A Yanme'e Hiveward.

  • A Hiveward in the hive.

    A Hiveward in the hive.

  • A Hiveward in the hive.

    A Hiveward in the hive.

  • A Hiveward in the hive.

    A Hiveward in the hive.

  • A Hiveward's shields flicker after being shot by a Type-50 particle beam rifle.

    A Hiveward's shields flicker after being shot by a Type-50 particle beam rifle.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - High Value Histories (Retrieved on Sep 6, 2022) [archive]
  2. ^ Halo 3: ODST, gamemode Firefight
  3. ^ a b Halo 3: ODST, campaign level Data Hive
  4. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 159
  5. ^ Halo 3: ODST, In-game filename

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