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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Era|UNSC|HCW|Post}}
{{Unit infobox
{{Unit infobox|variant=Cov
|variant=Cov
|name=Major
|name=Major
|image={{Tabcontainer|title1=Combat harness|content1=[[File:H2A Unggoy-Major.png|300px]]|title2=Two-pronged tank harness|content2=[[File:HReach-GruntMajor.png|300px]]}}
|image=[[File:HReach-GruntMajor.png|300px]]
|species=[[Unggoy]]
|species=[[Unggoy]]
|affiliation=[[Covenant]], [[covenant separatists]], <br> [[Merg Vol's Covenant]]
|affiliation=[[Covenant]] <br> [[Thel 'Vadam's Covenant faction]]
|branch=
|branch=
|mission=Infantryman
|mission=Infantryman
|armament={{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}
|armament=[[Type-1 plasma grenade]]
<br>[[Type-25 plasma pistol]]
<br>[[Type-25 plasma pistol]]
<br>[[Type-25 plasma rifle]]
<br>[[Type-25 plasma rifle]]
<br>{{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}}
<br>[[Type-33 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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}}
}}


'''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>
'''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>


==Background==
==Background==
===Role===
===Role===
Unggoy Majors are higher in rank than [[Unggoy Minor|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 [[lance]]s 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 Minor]]s.
Unggoy Majors are higher in rank than [[Unggoy Minor|Minors]] and are slightly more powerful than their lesser counterparts in terms of strength, intelligence, leadership, and morale. They often lead Minor Grunts in battle, and sometimes entire [[lance]]s 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 Minor]]s.


===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 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.
Grunt Majors mostly appear leading a squad of Grunt Minors under the leadership of any [[Sangheili]], even a [[Sangheili Minor|Minor]]. They usually appear wherever Grunt 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 Grunt Majors, as they are still lead by the lowest ranks of the highest Covenant society, which at this time are Brutes. They are usually led by [[Jiralhanae Minor]]s to [[Jiralhanae Captain Ultra]]s. They also fight alongside [[Yanme'e|Drones]], [[Kig-Yar|Jackals]], and even [[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]] 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 [[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>
They are seen in combat as decorated in lucid red-colored armor (similar to their [[Sangheili Major|Elite counterparts]]), contrary to the orange armor of Minor Grunts. 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 Minor Grunts, 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. Grunt Majors are the first enemy to wield the hand-held [[Type-33 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]]. 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 ==
During combat, Majors are usually the first ones to jump out of the [[Type-52 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.


==Deployment==
== Combat ==
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.
Major Grunts are only ''slightly'' stronger than their lesser brothers, and are easily taken down with a headshot. In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', Grunt 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]].


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


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Grunt Major CE.jpg|An Unggoy Major in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
File:Grunt Major CE.jpg|An Unggoy Major within ''[[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:CE Cutout GruntCurlback.png|A cutout of an Unggoy Major in ''Halo: CE''.
File:HCEA-GruntMajor-crop.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]]''.
File:Grunt.png|An Unggoy Major from ''Halo: Reach'' wielding a Needler.
File:Grunt Major 2.jpg|An Unggoy Major stands ready in the jungles near [[Mount Kilimanjaro]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:GruntMajor01.jpg|An Unggoy Major on [[High Charity]]. Note the black skin and eyes, less reflective armor, and a helmet.
File:H3 Grunt Major.jpg|An Unggoy Major in the [[A2 Hydroelectric Facility]].
File:Grunt Major 2.jpg|An alerted Major stands ready near [[Voi]], [[Kenya]], with a standard plasma pistol.
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:Grunts Pack.jpg|A group of grunts including four Grunt Majors, a [[Unggoy Heavy|Grunt Heavy]], a [[Unggoy Minor|Grunt Minor]], and a [[Unggoy Ultra|Grunt Ultra]].
File:H3 Unggoy group.jpg|A group of [[Unggoy Minor]]s lead by a Major.
File:4 Grunts.jpg|A group of [[Unggoy Minor|Grunt Minors]] are lead by a Major.
File:GruntMajorCutout.png|A render of an Unggoy Major in ''Halo 3''.
File:Forkpocalypse.jpg|Unggoy Majors as they appear in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''
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:GruntMajorCutout.png|A render of a Unggoy Major as it appears in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:Halo-reach-20100722115108524_640w.jpg|A large group of Unggoy, including Majors, in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:CEAmajor.PNG|An Unggoy Major in ''[[Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''.
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==
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{{Unggoy Ranks}}
{{Unggoy Ranks}}
[[Category:Unggoy culture]]
[[Category:Unggoy]]

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