Editing Captain (Covenant)

[[File:H3 BruteCaptain.png|300px|thumb|A standard [[Jiralhanae]] Captain wearing [[leader power armor]].]]

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

 

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.

File:H3 BruteCaptain.png|Regular Jiralhanae Captain with leader power armor.

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}}

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}}

{{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>

*[[Lepidus]]

*[[Balkarus]]

[[File:Red Brute captain.jpg|thumb|230px|A red-colored Jiralhanae Captain as it appears in the early development of ''Halo 3''.]]

File:H3 Brute Captain.png|A Jiralhanae Captain in ''Halo 3''.

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:Lydus Spiker.png|A Captain Major during the [[Attack on Ealen IV]].

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