Editing Brute

==Summary==
The Brutes, or ''Jiralhanae'' by their own name, are a race first encountered in [[Halo 2]].

They are the newest race of the [[Covenant]] and have high aspirations. They became the Honor Guards of the [[Prophet|Prophets]] after the [[High Prophet of Regret]] was slain by the [[Master Chief]], resulting in the sacking of the [[Elite|Elites]] from this traditional role and their takeover, and protect them fiercely. 

They are gray skinned, and covered with brown, fur-like hair. They have very sharp teeth and sometimes use them as a weapon. They are immensely strong and fight hand-to-hand if they ever lose their weapon. They seem to prefer to use a weapon called the [[Brute Shot]] that fires high-velocity grenades and has a long blade on the underside of it which they use for melee attacks in close range. The Brutes, except of a Chieftain, are strong and can survive without energy shields.

An example of a Brute name is [[Tartarus]], and [[Bracktanus]]. 

The Brutes have a primitive culture structure, and are split into tribes, each tribe lead by a "Chieftain". The way a Brute moves up in rank or stature is unknown, but it is probably similar to that of the [[Elites]]. 

Brutes have a high dislike for the [[Elites]]. They believe that they can do a better job of Protecting the [[Prophets]] than the [[Elites]]. This dislike led the beginnings of the Covenant civil war that started in October of 2552.

== Ranks ==
Known Brute ranks include: 

*Brute minors are basic Brutes, they do not wear armor of any kind, they wield the [[Brute Plasma Rifle]], [[Carbine|Carbines]] and ocassionally the [[Brute Shot]]. 

*Brute majors are more skilled than their minor counterparts, and wear basic armor. 

*Brute Captains are signified by the flag mounted on their shoulder, and wield [[Brute Shot|Brute Shots]] more often than other weapons. 

*Honor Guard Brutes have recently taken the place of the [[Elites]] as the protectors of the [[High Prophets]], and wear highly ornamented armor.

== Combatting Brutes ==
It has been noted that Brutes always move in groups, and if all but one are killed, the last Brute will drop its weapon and charge for the attacker, attempting to draw near and crush the target in unarmed combat. It has been noted that on [[Normal]], only about 4 or 5 hits from a berserking Brute are necessary to drain shields completely. The Brute's attack speed is nothing to laugh at either.

Brutes have incredible endurance. On [[Legendary]] mode, even the weakest of them can survive the blast created by sticking a [[Plasma Grenade]] on its fur.

The [[Needler]] is one of the most effective weapons against the Brutes. Fill a Brute with needles until it explodes and that should take out the Brute quickly.

Higher-ranking Brutes wear helmets, preventing a one-hit headshot kill. The helmet must be shot off first before the Brute can be headshot.

==Images==
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