Editing Captain (Covenant)

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Disambig header|the [[Covenant rank structure|military rank]] used by the [[Covenant]]|the officer rank in the [[United Nations Space Command]]|Captain (NAVCOM)}}
[[File:H3 BruteCaptain.png|300px|thumb|A standard [[Jiralhanae]] Captain wearing [[leader power armor]].]]
'''Captain''' is a command [[Covenant rank structure|military rank]] for warriors serving in the [[Covenant military|armed forces]] of the [[Covenant]] empire and its [[Covenant remnants|remnants]]. Although it was held by other species such as [[Yanme'e]] and [[Mgalekgolo]], the role has been most-widely adopted and known as a [[Jiralhanae]] title.

==Overview==
Covenant Captains are seasoned veteran warriors, and are more heavily armed and armored than standard infantry.<ref name="HE144">'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 144''</ref> Captains are commands groups of infantry. They will hold their ground more often, making them far more effective killing machines. Their combat effectiveness is due to their superior experience in the field and the heavy weapons they carry.{{Citation needed}}

===Ranks and organisation===
Captain-class warriors, at least for the [[Jiralhanae]] and [[Yanme'e]], have their own internal ranking structure, with status denoted by the colour of a given individual's battle harness.

==By species==
===Sangheili===
Several Sangheili held [[Platoon Captain]] and [[Wraith Captain]] roles within the [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs']] [[Warzone]] simulations after the [[Human-Covenant War]], to which they are seemingly sub-ranks related to the Captain role.{{Ref/Reuse|H5}} The Wraith Captain is most likely the title below [[Tankmaster]] and above the [[Wraith Officer]]. In the Warzone simulation, [[Re'gish Wamik]] held the Captain role and piloted a {{Pattern|D'nomlhe|Banshee}}, despite his higher [[Field Master]] title during the Human-Covenant War.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5|H5}}

===Jiralhanae===
Jiralhanae Captains are seasoned veteran [[Jiralhanae]], selected to lead detachments of their fellows and lesser races. They and are more heavily armed and armored than standard Jiralhanae infantry, which they lead with a more controlled ferocity.<ref name="HE144"/> The [[Banished]] also employ Jiralhanae Captains, which operate with a higher level of autonomy than their Covenant counterparts. They often lead large numbers of troops, even [[Sangheili]], and perform missions that smaller [[Jiralhanae Warrior|warrior]]-led groups would not be entrusted with. Like in a typical Jiralhanae clan, Banished Jiralhanae captains serve directly under a chieftain. Many ambitious captains keep their eyes on the chieftain's position and are always looking for opportunities to overthrow their leaders. The very best Jiralhanae captains in the Banished are elevated to the position of [[Jiralhanae Warlord|Warlord]]. Chosen captains will typically command the Elite of a given clan or Legion.{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=426}}

Like most [[Jiralhanae armor]]s prior to the [[Great Schism]], Captains wore standard partial body armor rather than a full-body armor, although based on different skeins; Rh'tol Captains were identified by a small [[holography|holographic]] red flag attached to their harnesses extending from their back,{{Ref/Game|Id=H2|H2}} while Vheiloth Captains wore a gold helmet and more resilient armor than their Rh'tol counterparts.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 25''</ref> During the Schism, after the Jiralhanae were given elevated status in the [[Covenant military]], they were issued with iridescent [[leader power armor]], equipped with energy shields.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}} Jiralhanae Captains serving within the [[Banished]] are equipped with a red energy field, along with a helmet and full body armor with a [[jump pack]] that helps them maneuver around the battlefield{{Ref/Game|Id=HINF|Hi}} or perform melee attacks

Jiralhanae Captains favor grenade launchers. Their standard and iconic armament of the Covenant Jiralhanae Captain is the [[Jovokada Workshop Brute Shot]], almost exclusively wielded by them. Captains are considered experts at wielding the Brute shot.{{Ref/Reuse|HE144}} Still, they were seen to handle different weapons, such as [[gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]]s and {{Pattern|Elo'Nakada|concussion rifle}}s.{{Ref/Game|HR}} Banished Captains encountered during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]] were most often found armed with [[Veporokk Workshop Ravager]]s (those donning helmets reminiscent to that of brute captains serving the Covenant) or [[MLRS-2 Hydra]]s (those donning fanned out helmets with bladed face lines and equipped with energy shielding).

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File:Cap'n Jiralhanae.png|Rh'tol Jiralhanae Captain with leader Rh'tol armor.
File:HReach - Major Jiralhanae.png|Vheiloth Jiralhanae Captain with leader Vheiloth armor.
File:HINF BruteCaptainTypes1.png|Three different Banished Captain variants.
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====Regular Captain====
{{Quote|Brute military doctrine states that to lead, one must be seen.|Jiralhanae Captain's mantra<ref>http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsCampaignHalo3.aspx?gameid=20779</ref>}}

The regular Jiralhanae Captain is a low-tier command rank and the lowest of the three known Jiralhanae captain ranks. It is subordinate to higher-ranking Captain Majors and [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftains]]. During the Schism, they were issued with iridescent purple-red power armor, equipped with energy shields.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}
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File:H3 BruteCaptain.png|Regular Jiralhanae Captain with leader power armor.
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====Captain Major====
{{Quote|To be effective, officers need to inspire fear and respect.| Jiralhanae Captain Major's mantra}}
Higher-ranking Jiralhanae Captain Major wear golden power armor. They are the second-highest Jiralhanae Captain rank, though they are deployed more often than the other captain ranks.<ref name="HE144"/> Captain Majors often lead lower-ranking Jiralhanae, as well as [[lance]]s of [[Kig-Yar]] and [[Unggoy]]. A Jiralhanae Captain is promoted to the rank of Captain Major for his ability to rally and inspire other Covenant forces, although the inspiration usually is due to physical threats. Their armor is much more resilient than that of standard Jiralhanae Captains.{{Ref/Reuse|HE144}} Jiralhanae Captain Majors can be seen commanding troops on the {{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}} walkers.{{Ref/Game|Id=H3|H3}} The leader power armor of a Jiralhanae Captain Major is bright gold, making them easily recognizable.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}} A Captain Major's shields are significantly stronger than that of lower-ranking Jiralhanae.{{Ref/Reuse|HE144}}
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File:BruteCaptainMajor.png|A Jiralhanae Captain Major
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====Captain Ultra====
Captain Ultra is the third highest attainable rank a Jiralhanae can achieve,<ref>[[Bungie.net]]</ref> next to [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Honor Guardsman]] and [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftains]]. Captain Ultra is the highest Captain rank in the Jiralhanae ranking system.<ref name="HE144"/> They seem to be the Jiralhanae equivalent to a [[Lieutenant Colonel]] or [[Commander]] as well as a [[Sangheili Ultra]] and can command larger packs than their lesser ranks.{{citation needed}} They are stronger and more experienced than other Jiralhanae infantry and Captain ranks. Jiralhanae Captain Ultras are trained to be immensely strong and agile.{{Ref/Reuse|HE144}} On the battlefield, Captain Ultras are often in command of [[Jiralhanae]] packs and [[File (unit)|file]]s or [[lance]]s that are made up of lower-ranking species like [[Kig-Yar]] or [[Unggoy]].{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}

Captain Ultras wear cyan leader power armor, which signifies higher rank than the gold Captain Majors.<ref>'''[[Halo 3: The Official Guide]]''', ''page 116'' (under "Thunderstorm")</ref> The armor offers very high resistance from most weapons to protect its user.{{Ref/Reuse|HE144}} Captain Ultras are armed with a wide assortment of weapons.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}
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File:BruteCaptainUltra.png|A Jiralhanae Captain Ultra
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====Captain Warlord====
{{Main|Jiralhanae Warlord}}
Banished Captains that distinguish themselves among their peers may be granted the rank of Warlord. They are commonly outfitted with extremely resilient silver armor and armed with [[Forerunner]] [[Heatwave]]s.
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File:HINF BruteWarlord.png|A Jiralhanae Warlord Captain
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===Yanme'e===
Yanme'e Captains{{Ref/Reuse|DroneCaptain}} are one of the highest castes of the [[Yanme'e]] infantry. They can be denoted by their red-coloured carapace and - unusual for Yanme'e - [[energy shielding]].{{Ref/Game|Id=DroneCaptain|H3ODST|Yanme'e Captain in-game unit and filename}}
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File:H3ODST DroneCaptain Crop.png|A Yanme'e Captain
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{{Main|Yanme'e Hiveward}}
Among the typical Covenant rank scheme, Yanme'e Hivewards hold the rank of Captain Major,{{Ref/Game|H3ODST|Yanme'e Captain Major in-game unit and filename}} and are the highest rated Yanme'e protector caste and have one of the highest Yanme'e military ranks in the Covenant military.{{Ref/Site|Id=CF132|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-high-value-histories|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder #132: High-Value Histories}}
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File:H3ODST DroneCapMaj Crop 1.png|A Yanme'e Hiveward/Captain Major
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===Mgalekgolo===
{{Quote|The Captains themselves exhibit individual peculiarities and attitudes, though none could be said to be personable.|[[Jeff Easterling]] on Mgalekgolo Captains.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFLeggo|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/leggo-my-lekgolo|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Leggo my Lekgolo|D=03|M=05|Y=2017}}}}
Within the Banished, [[Mgalekgolo]] Captains are "officers" deployed by [[Colony]] to locations which require more direct involvement and supervision. Captains make sure Lekgolo colonies and gestalts operate at full efficiency during battles. Each Captain is linked directly to Colony and its distant bond-brother over a specially modified battlenet relay, often going into battle without its bond-brother.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLeggo}} Unlike other Mgalekgolo, Captains are equipped with [[energy shielding]], making them perhaps the strongest known Mgalekgolo warriors.<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref>

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File:HW2 - Hunter Captain.jpg|A Mgalekgolo Captain.
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==Known Captains==
===Covenant===
====Jiralhanae====
{{Col-begin}}
{{Col-2}}
;Captains
*[[Ceretus]]
*[[Melchus]]
{{Col-2}}
;Shipmasters
*[[Lepidus]]
{{Col-end}}
===Banished===
====Jiralhanae====
{{Col-begin}}
{{Col-2}}
;Captains
*[[Balkarus]]
*[[Plutus]]
{{Col-2}}
;"Battle Officers/Commanders"
*[[Zeretus]]
{{Col-end}}

===Jovus' clan===
====Jiralhanae====
;Captain Ultras
*[[Buca]]
===Keepers of the One Freedom===
====Jiralhanae====
{{Col-begin}}
{{Col-2}}
;Captains
*[[Orsun]]
{{Col-2}}
;Captain-deacons
*[[Krelis]]
{{Col-end}}
===Voice of Maardoth===
====Jiralhanae====
;Captains
*[[Terrillus]]

==In-game information==
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==Production notes==
[[File:Red Brute captain.jpg|thumb|230px|A red-colored Jiralhanae Captain as it appears in the early development of ''Halo 3''.]]
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Jiralhanae Captains}}
In the early development of ''[[Halo 3]]'', crimson-colored Jiralhanae Captains were originally going to be used for this position, but were scrapped and replaced with violet coloring during production of ''Halo 3'' and later in the final game for unknown reasons. A render of a red-colored Brute leader can be found in the ''[[Halo 3 Instruction Manual]]'' and the ''[[Bestiarum]]'', and the design used in the form of Lepidus in ''[[Halo: Uprising]]''. [[Tartarus]] also wore this armor before becoming [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae|Chieftain]] following the [[First Battle of Harvest]]. 

Jiralhanae Captains assigned to the [[Banished]] wear red-colored power armor in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|HINF}}

==Gallery==
===Jiralhanae===
<gallery>
File:BruteCaptain01.jpg|A Rh'tol Captain in ''[[Halo 2]]'' wear blue armor and helmets with a red flag on their back.
File:H2-BruteCaptainBerserk.png|A Rh'tol Jiralhanae Captain going berserk in ''Halo 2''.
File:BestiarumBrute.jpg|A red-colored Jiralhanae Captain in the ''[[Halo 3 Instruction Manual]]'' and ''[[Bestiarum]]''.
File:H3 Brute Captain.png|A Jiralhanae Captain in ''Halo 3''.
File:brutecaptaingoldy.jpg|Gold Armour of a Jiralhanae Captain Major.
File:H3 Brute Captain holding marine.jpg|A Jiralhanae Captain Major holding [[Gunnery Sergeant Reynolds|Reynolds]].
File:H3 Brute Captain pointing.jpg|A Jiralhanae Captain Major on the level ''[[Sierra 117 (Level)|Sierra 117]]''.
File:Halo3-BruteCaptainMajor.png|A Captain Major standing with his [[Jovokada Workshop Brute Shot|weapon]] on his back in ''Halo 3''.
File:H3 Brute Captain Ultra.png|A Jiralhanae Captain Ultra leading a [[pack]] of Jiralhanae during the [[Battle of Kenya]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:H3 Brute Captain Ultra and Grunts.png|A Jiralhanae Captain Ultra leading several [[Unggoy]].
File:H3ODST Brute Captain.png|A Jiralhanae Captain in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:H3ODST Jiralhanae Captain Major.jpg|A Jiralhanae Captain Major seen in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' on the campaign level ''[[Uplift Reserve]]''.
File:H3ODST Brute Captain Ultra.png|A Jiralhanae Captain Ultra in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:Battle of Kholo 01.png|A Jiralhanae Captain wielding a {{Pattern|Eos'Mak|plasma pistol}} to the right of the picture during the [[Battle of Kholo]] in ''The Return''.
File:Schism 2.png|A Captain Major engaging with a [[Sangheili]] during the [[Great Schism]].
File:HR Brute Captain Throwing Grenade.png|A Vheiloth Jiralhanae Captain throwing a [[Type-1 plasma grenade|plasma grenade]] during the [[Siege of New Alexandria]].
File:HTMCC-HR BruteCap&Repeater.png|A Vheiloth Jiralhanae Captain with a {{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}}.
File:Brute captain patterns.png|Patterns on the Vheiloth's captain armor in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Enc22_Vheiloth_Captain.png|A Vheiloth Jiralhanae Captain as shown in the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)
File:Lydus Spiker.png|A Captain Major during the [[Attack on Ealen IV]].
File:Escalation schism.png|A Sangheili and Captain Major locked together in combat.
File:H2A BlurBruteCaptain HiPoly Render 1.jpg|High-poly render of the Captain in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A BlurBruteCaptain HiPoly Render 2.jpg|High-poly render of the Captain in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A BlurBruteCaptain Render 1.jpg|A model of a Rh'tol Captain for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A BlurBruteCaptain Render 2.jpg|A model of the ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' captain, with fur.
File:H2A Jiralhanae Captain.png|A Rh'tol Jiralhanae Captain on [[Installation 05]] in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:HM-Jiralhanae.png|Tartarus (far right) wearing leader power armor during the [[First Battle of Harvest]].
File:HINF-BruteOfficerconcept.jpg|Concept art of the Banished Jiralhanae Captain for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF DropPod Brute.png|A Banished Jiralhanae Captain on [[Installation 07]] in an early build of ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF-Captainnearradio.jpg|A Banished Jiralhanae Captain with [[Jiralhanae Warrior]]s in ''Halo Infinite''..
File:HINF BruteCaptainVariants.png|Both variants of the Brute Captains in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF-HydraCaptain.jpg|A Captain with an [[MLRS-2 Hydra]] in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF BruteCaptainJumping.png|A Captain using his jump pack in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF BruteCaptain 2.png|Close up of the unshielded variant of the Captain, without energy shields in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF BruteCaptainCloseup.png|Close up of the shielded variant of the Captain, without energy shields in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF BruteCaptainChosen.png|A cut-out of the shielded variant of the Captain. 
File:HINF BruteCaptain 1.png|Banished Jiralhanae Captain with unshielded armor.
File:HINF Brute Rock Backdrop.png|The Brute Rock backdrop in multiplayer feaures a Banished Jiralhanae Captain in ''Halo Infinite''.
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===Yanme'e===
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File:H3ODST DroneCaptain DataHive.jpg|A Captain inside the hive.
File:H3ODST DroneCaptain Crater.jpg|A Captain on the map [[Crater]].
File:H3ODST_DroneCaptainMinor.jpg|A Captain alongside a Minor on Crater.
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===Mgalekgolo===
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File:Blitz Hunter Captain.png
File:HW2 Hunter captain concept.png|Mgalekgolo Captain concept art.
File:HW2-HunterCaptain&army.png|A Mgalekgolo Captain leading a Banished army in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
File:HW2-Skitterers&Co.png|A Mgalekgolo Captain being guarded by two [[Klavrig Workshop Skitterer]]s.
File:HW2-HunterCaptain.png|A Hunter Captain on Installation 00.
File:HW2-HunterCaptainvsSentinels.png|A Hunter Captain and two Skitterers fighting [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s.
File:HW2-Taunt.png|A Hunter Captain using its Taunt ability.
File:HW2_HunterandCaptain_Watchtower.png|The Hunter Captain next to a Banished Hunter.
File:HW2_HunterandCaptain_Firing.png|A comparison of the Hunter and the Captain's assault cannons.
File:HW2 Captain Guard effect.png|Under "Guard" effect.
File:HW2 Captain 2 Skitterers.png|Guarded by 2 Skitterers in Blitz with Symbiote.
File:HW2 Blitz Captain Taunt!.png|Taunt pose.
File:HW2 Captain Guarded.png|An [[Ironclad Wraith]] with a Mgalekgolo Captain.
File:HW2 Hunter Captain shielded.png|A Mgalekgolo Captain being shielded by [[Goliath]]s.
File:HW2-Colonyhunters.png|A Mgalekgolo Captain, Goliath, and Mgalekgolo bond brother pair.
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''
**''[[The Return]]'' {{C|Motion comic only}}
*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Last Light]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' 
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]''

==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}

{{Sangheili Ranks}}
{{Jiralhanae Ranks}}
{{Jiralhanae Ranks/Banished}}
{{Drone Ranks}}
{{Lekgolo}}