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{{Covenant Species Infobox 
|name=Jiralhanae (''Servus ferox'')
|image=[[Image:BestiarumBrute.jpg|300px]] 
|homeworld=[[Doisac]] 
|height=2.6 meters<ref name="beast">[[Bestiarum]]</ref> (8.9 feet)
|weight=510 kg<ref name="beast"/> (1,124 pounds)
|skin color=light gray, white,or medium brown.
|weapons=
*[[Brute Plasma Rifle]]
*[[Brute Shot]]
*[[Carbine]]
*[[Shotgun]]
*[[Spiker]]
*[[Battle Rifle]]
*[[Incendiary Grenade]]
*[[Spike Grenade]]
*[[Plasma Grenade]]
*[[Plasma Rifle]]
*[[Plasma Cannon]]
*[[Gravity Hammer]]
*[[Mauler]]
|vehicles=
*[[Spectre]]
*[[Wraiths]]
*[[Ghost (vehicle)|Ghosts]]
*[[Banshee]]
*[[Phantom]]
*[[Prowler]]
*[[Spirit (possibly)]]
*[[Brute Chopper]]s
|types=
*[[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]]
*[[War Chieftain]]
*[[Brute Chieftain]]
*[[Brute Honor Guard]]
*[[Brute Captain Ultra]]
*[[Brute Captain Major]]
*[[Brute Captain]]
*[[Brute Bodyguard]]
*[[Brute Stalker]]
*[[Jump Pack Brute]]
*[[Brute Ultra]]
*[[Brute Major]]
*[[Brute Minor]]
|affiliation=[[Covenant]], later [[Covenant Loyalists]] 
|notable=*[[Tartarus]]
*[[Maccabeus]]
*[[Lepidus]]
*[[Gargantum]]
*[[Bracktanus]]
*[[Vorenus]]
*[[Ritul]]
*[[Strab]] 
*[[Calid]]
*[[Druss]]
*[[Grattius]]
*[[Licinus]]
|othernames=*Hair Ball
*Fur Ball
*Ape 
*Crazy Gorillas
*Sasquatch
*Baby Kongs
*Gorilla
*Brute
*Bravo Kilo
*Bo-Bo
*Mongrels
*Big Scary Guy (by Marines)
*Pussy Cat
*Dumb Apes
*Hairy Sons of Bitches (With IWHBYD Skull on)
*Mo-Fo(Sgt Johnson)
*Chewbacca (Bungie stated this)
|hideb=true 
}} 

{{Quote|We are the Chosen Carriers of the Flame!|[[Tartarus]]}}

The '''Jiralhanae''' (Latin, ''Servus ferox''<ref name="beast"/>, translated to "fierce slave"<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=865756 HBO Forums]</ref>) are a race of [[Aliens]] in the unified conglomerate races of the [[Covenant]] that look very similar to Rhinoceroses, or Apes. The [[UNSC|Humans]] have termed such warriors '''Brutes''' because they are, as a general rule, an extremely savage race. They were the second species of the [[Covenant]] to be seen by [[Humans]].

== Overview ==
The Brutes have been around since before the time of the destruction of the farming planet [[Harvest]] <ref>''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]], Page 194''</ref>, but the [[Sangheili]] greatly feared the goals and ambitions of the [[Brutes]] and purposefully kept them in low-ranking positions for as long as they possibly could. They seem to have high aspirations, and are extremely zealous in their belief of the [[Covenant|Covenant's]] [[Great Journey]], mainly due to their blind faith in the [[Covenant]]. The plot to have the [[Jiralhanae]] put into power over the [[Elites]] started with their alliance with the [[Prophet of Truth]] during the [[Battle of Harvest]] and continued to gain headway until the eventual [[Great Schism|splitting]] of the Covenant between [[Covenant Loyalist]] Brutes and the [[Covenant Separatist]] [[Elites]]. They [[Changing of the Guard|became]] the [[Honor Guards]] of the [[Prophets]] after the [[High Prophet of Regret]] was slain by the [[Master Chief]], resulting in the removal of the [[Elites]] from this traditional role. They protect the [[Prophets]] fiercely. They first appear in the [[Halo 2]] level, [[Sacred Icon (Level)|Sacred Icon]], but the only ones seen are dead. They are first encountered in the level [[Gravemind (Level)|Gravemind]] in ''[[Halo 2]]''.

==Description==
Brutes are of simian origin, They have been said to resemble large gorillas but, in some ways, they also resemble rhinoceroses, with bear-like characteristics. They have thick, gray skin, and are covered with matted, black, tan, or brown fur-like hair and some have short black colored beards. Their large, stocky appearance is most likely due to the gravity on their planet, which is about twice the gravity of that on [[Earth]]. As they age, the hair will change to a grayish-silver color which is a great sign of respect for all the Brutes. They have very sharp teeth and sometimes use them as a weapon. Standing nine feet tall, they are immensely strong even when pierced by multiple bullet wounds (to the point of overpowering a [[SPARTAN]] in [[MJOLNIR armor]] in hand to hand combat) and fight hand-to-hand if they ever lose their [[weapon]]. One almost killed [[Master Chief]] as though his armor wasn't there, which shows how dangerous they can be. <ref>''[[Halo 2 Collector's Edition Game Manual]]''</ref> The Brutes, with the exception of [[Tartarus]] , did not use energy shielding in ''[[Halo 2]]''. In ''[[Halo 3]]'', all of them are equipped with [[Power Armor]]. Brutes speak in deep, gravelly voices when speaking human languages; however, they often speak with loud roars and grunts. 

In many military records, Brutes are referred to as '[[Jiralhanae|Bravo Kilos]]', since [[UNSC]] [[Marines]] have nicknamed Brutes "Baby Kongs", a reference to [[Wikipedia:King Kong|King Kong]] a famous 20th century film.

==Culture==
Brutes are extremely zealous creatures, known for their willingness to cling to ancient, pretty bloody traditions and are deep believers in the promise of the [[Great Journey]] and in the [[Forerunners]]. Their home is war-torn, and the creatures are known for their particular joy in vicious activity, complimented by regimented discipline. 

They prefer using weapons from their [[Doisac|homeworld]] rather than the [[Covenant]] standard-issue [[plasma]]-based firearms. Brute weapons are notable for being extremely dangerous, somewhat primitive and brutal, and always featuring a blade attachment such as the [[Spiker]], [[Mauler]], [[Brute Shot]], and the [[Gravity Hammer]]. These weapons show their barbaric nature. Although they do have their own type of [[Brute Plasma Rifle|plasma rifle]], it is only found in ''[[Halo 2]]'' (the rifle is red, but fires twice as fast as its blue counterpart, also causing it to overheat twice as fast). This type of plasma rifle was removed in ''Halo 3''. However, it is proven that Brutes favor shotguns over all Human weapons.
 
In general, Brutes have a pronounced dislike of the [[Sangheili]]. They believe that they are better protectors of the Prophets than the [[Elites]]. The [[Prophet of Truth]] took advantage of this to ignite the [[Great Schism]] during the events of ''[[Halo 2]]''. 

===Family===
Brutes have a fierce pack culture and lineage, a close knit affair that ties each member to another, and forces them into varying states of rage known as "berserking", and desperate mourning for their fallen pack mates should one die in the midst of battle. What a pack member kills may be the food of the pack. Each pack is led by a prominent [[Brute Chieftain]] who wields a ceremonial [[Gravity Hammer]] to denote his status. A Brute becomes a pack [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae|Chieftain]] by challenging the current [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae|Chieftain]] to a Mortal duel; the victor claims the title after executing the other. It seems that the Hammer is also passed down to the winner of the duel. An example is the duel between [[Maccabeus]] and [[Tartarus]]. Tartarus came out victorious and won the [[Fist of Rukt]]. Their warrior culture is extremely patriarchal, with rank measured by success in the battlefield.<ref>''[[Bestiarum]]''</ref> Female Brutes have never been seen in battle.

===Naming===
Most, if not all Brutes, have Latin-sounding names, some examples of which are [[Tartarus]] and [[Bracktanus]]. In ''[[Contact Harvest]]'', it is revealed that the "us" at the end of their name is an honor denoting maturity or experience in battle. Oddly, in ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', there was a Brute [[Shipmaster]], by the name of [[Gargantum]], which seems to contradict this rule, although this is never explained why. It is also possible that the ending "-us" could come from the name Brutus, who killed Julius Caesar. This can explain both the nickname of the Brutes, and their personal names.

==History==
[[Image:ChieftainPrecher.jpg|180px|thumb|A [[Brute Chieftain]] performing a sermon in front of his pack.]]
Despite their savagery, Brutes have proven intelligent enough to achieve spaceflight and space-faring status, though their warlike nature meant they quickly collapsed into civil war after, falling back to their former pre-space status and learning nothing from the experience. The Brutes had recently concluded a mechanized war of attrition in which the many [[Master Pack]]s fought and pummeled each other back to a pre-industrial state. When the [[Covenant]] discovered them, they had just rediscovered radio and rocketry.<ref>''[[Halo:Contact Harvest]]''</ref> Their warrior culture makes them formidable opponents, even for [[Spartans]], and they were incorporated into the Covenant as fierce guards for the Prophets and heavy infantry.

Brutes are obviously carnivores, given their fearsome fanged jaws and propensity for violence. It has been stated that they feed on the flesh of their enemies, such as the [[Humans]] they face in battle, and have been seen eating the meat of a [[Thorn Beast]], apparently considered a delicacy among Brutes.<ref>''[[Halo:Contact Harvest]]''</ref> They have once stated they would have gladly devoured the [[Arbiter]], had they been allowed<ref>[[The Arbiter (Level)|The Arbiter]], [[Halo 2]]-"Them? What about us? My belly aches, and his flesh is seared just the way I like it."</ref>.
[[Image:Brute Pack.jpg|190px|left|thumb|A Pack of Brutes, consisting of many ranks.]]
As part of the Covenant, Brutes were required as a prerequisite to convert to the Prophets' religion of worshiping the [[Forerunners]]. Previously, their original culture revolved around the worship of totems and idols<ref>Beastiarum</ref>, but they made swift converts. As it is, the Brutes are now the most fanatical adherents to the Prophet's faith, although they seem to hold little concept of sanctity, evidenced by Tartarus's handling of the "Oracle", among other things.
Though Brutes are described numerous times as the most recent additions to the Covenant, their "ancient feud"<ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''</ref> with the Sangheili means that their introduction into the Covenant was still some time ago.

Even at a glance, the Brutes are one of the most primitive members of the [[Covenant]], at least technologically. Even though they employ [[Power Armor]], and use a selection of the Covenant's weapons such as the plasma rifle, their native technology is crude, they use weapons propelling crude spike-like or explosive projectiles. These weapons are often fitted with vicious yet crude metal blades for melee combat.

===Homeworld===
{{Main|Doisac}}
[[Doisac]] is the name of the Brute homeworld. It possesses three satellites: [[Warial]], [[Solrapt]],and [[Teash]], and is the fourth planet of the Oth Sonin system. The gravity on the planet is approximately 2.1G <ref>Beastarium collector's edition</ref> while the atmosphere is 1.3 atm. Surface temperature is between -15'C to 52'C. The estimated population of the planet is approximately 12.5 billion. Its habitat is described as being dominated by magma and magnetism. <ref>''[[Halo 3]]'', Essentials Disk 1</ref>

== Anatomy and Physiology==
'''Brutes''' are physically imposing enemies to face in combat. Standing at approximately 9 feet tall, they not only tower over their [[human]] opponents, but the majority of their [[Covenant]] allies. They have thick, gray skin, that is extremely resilient to damage.

They are covered in thick, shaggy fur that offers further protection. It covers most of the body except for the head and the shoulder blades. However,the Brutes in [[Halo 2]] are shaggier than those of [[Halo 3]]. In [[Halo 3]], the Brutes have what looks like scales on their arms, but it may have been extensions to their armor. [[Brutes]] exhibit two colorations: brown and gray. This is perhaps an indication of age, since lower ranking [[Brutes]] are brown and most [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Honor Guards]], and [[Tartarus]] himself, are gray. In ''[[Halo 3]]'', they are seen with shaved faces, which increases the fearful effect they have on opponents.
[[Image:Brute Bare.jpg|thumb|left|150px|A [[Brute]] stripped of most [[Power Armor]]. Note that [[Brutes]] in ''[[Halo 3]]'' have shaved faces and a carefully groomed beard.]]
In ''Halo 3'' [[Brutes]] have mixed red-and-blue blood (on first glance they look completely red, but on closer inspection one would see blue spots in pools of [[Brute]] blood). At a casual glance, it appears purple. In ''Halo 2'', however, it appeared black. [[Brutes]] resemble a cross between an ape and a rhino, being taller and more muscular in the torso and limbs than a [[human]]. 

Heavily muscled and possessing an animalistic brutality and strength, [[Brutes]] can rely on close combat to defeat their enemies, even more so than their [[human]] counterparts. However, their great strength may in fact be simply relative, due to the species' evolution on a world with twice the gravity of Delta Halo, Earth, and other planets and structures with one g. Featuring characteristics simian, ursine, and alien, their appearance matches their [[human]] given name.

[[Brutes]] have four digits on each hand including opposable thumbs. As such this allows them to make use of a variety of weapons both of [[Covenant]] and human design. Their feet have only two digits. When it comes to ranged conflict Brutes show a tendency to use large, rapid firing, often powerful weapons. This may be indicative of their mentality and an extension of their brutal nature. The many spikes and serrated edges that adorn their race's weapons, vehicles and armor further exhibit this. It is interesting to note that in [[Halo 2]] Jiralhanae can be seen using [[Human]] [[M90]] shotguns. The [[Brutes]] also created a handgun version of the [[Shotgun]], the [[Mauler]], in ''[[Halo 3]]''.

[[Brutes]] are not as mentally slow as they may appear, and are often fairly cunning tacticians. As such they can pilot vehicles, ships, and command both land based and fleet encounters with strategic competence, if lacking in artistic flair.

[[Brutes]] are known to descend into a highly aggressive berserk killing-rage when all their pack mates have been killed. Their incredible physical strength coupled with a dogged self determination to kill their target makes a berserk Brute a force to be reckoned with, powerful enough to kill [[Hunters]] (if they slam into the hunter enough). Also, when berserking, they will not hesitate to attack an enemy, even if the target is in a vehicle, such as a [[Ghost]]. If the target is in a [[Spectre]] or [[Wraith]], they will board it and attempt to kill (in a [[Wraith]]) or force the enemy out (such as in a [[Warthog]] or [[Spectre]]). Interestingly, they will not attack, nor hijack a low flying vehicle (such as a [[Banshee]]).

There is a substantial difference between the Brutes of ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]''. The Brutes of ''[[Halo 2]]'' had very little armor, were unclothed and unshaven. The Brutes of ''[[Halo 3]]'' were largely shaven, clothed in tight-fitting garments and were adorned with power armor.

The aesthetic and graphic differences between the two games also had a strong dichotomy between them, for the Brutes in ''[[Halo 2]]'' were less detailed and bulkier than they were in Halo 3. This is a result of the technology at the time the two games were made.

Given the absence of power armor at the time of Halo 2, it is possible that the Brutes that were seen were members of Tartarus's pack and/or a subset of the Jiralhanae that shunned the use of extensive protection and emphasized relying on their own strength, skill, courage and ferocity to protect them. 

In ''Halo: Contact Harvest'', it is stated that before Jiralhanae reach full maturity, they naturally release pheromones. Other Jiralhanae can smell these pheromones and tell how others are feeling by the scent. When they do reach maturity, they learn to control the releases of their pheromones and most likely stop them all together.

==Battlefield Tactics==
 
Unlike [[Elites]] who are masterfully skilled tacticians, the Brute combat mentality relies on overwhelming force, sheer brute strength, power in numbers, and the firepower to kill its opposition, (and it must be noticed that this tactic will work in-game if the player doesn't run away fast enough). However, Brutes are also capable of more advanced tactics such as flanking maneuvers and taking cover. Most Brute packs encountered in ''[[Halo 3]]'' will often consist of 4-6 individuals; the number of each type of individual varies with the difficulty being played. Often, these packs will consist of 1 [[Brute Captain]], 1-2 [[Brute Major]]s and 2-3 [[Brute Minor]]s. It can be twice that many if there is a [[Chieftain]] in command near by.
[[Image:Trouble.jpg|thumb|right|An [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODST]] faces an enraged Brute. (Image can be seen at Halo Graphic novel, in the painting pages)]]
Whilst patrolling, Brutes exhibit a sense of calm and confidence, some have been found testing captured human weaponry whilst in this relaxed state. Once engaged in combat the Brutes hunch into a more ape-like stance and begin firing upon their target(s). Often the target is subjected to a barrage of fire and explosives in excess of what [[Elite]]s and [[Grunt]]s can muster simply because of the new Brute weaponry. 

Brutes rely primarily on their own technology. They are initially found wielding [[Brute Plasma Rifle]]s to deadly effect. These faster firing variants on the standard [[Plasma Rifle]] suit the Brute mentality well. Higher ranking members of the pack (often Captains) are found using the [[Brute Shot]] allowing a Brute pack to lay down a withering hail of explosive fire on an enemy position. In the later months of the Covenant Civil War, they become much better equipped, with many weapons of their own make such as [[Spiker]]s and [[Spike Grenade]]s.

Like the [[Elites]], the Brutes can pilot most vehicles including [[Ghost]]s, [[Spectre]]s, [[Banshee]]s and [[Wraith]]s. Brutes also have the ability to [[Boarding|Board]] vehicles. If given the opportunity, they will attempt to jump onto your vehicle and melee you off it. In ''[[Halo 3]]'' Brutes use two new vehicles, the [[Chopper]] and the [[Prowler]].

With the advent of the [[Covenant Civil War]], Brute weaponry is more commonplace. The [[Type-2 Antipersonnel Fragmentation Grenade]], more commonly known as the Spike Grenade, is a creation of the Brutes themselves. It is suspected that with their newly found dominance amongst the [[Covenant Loyalists]], the Brute Plasma Rifle has been replaced with the [[Type-25 Carbine]] or Spiker. The blades that adorn this weapon are a testament to their barbaric nature and their affinity for close-quarters combat.

Brutes are also fond of explosives and will often use all types of [[Grenade]]s in combat, although they aren't very accurate (they throw particularly Spike and Incendiary grenades). They have also been known to use [[Fuel Rod Cannons]], [[Rocket Launchers]], and even [[Frag Grenades]]. For some reason, Brutes seem particularly fascinated with human [[Shotguns]], perhaps attributable to the advent of the [[Mauler]] into the Covenant ranks. Their skill with the [[Covenant Carbine]], makes them dangerous at mid to long ranges. On higher difficulties in the level [[High Charity]] and in the level [[The Covenant]], Brutes will use [[Battle Rifles]] (although the latter is in a Banshee), but this is quite rare, since they regard most human weapons as worthless (despite how effective some of these are against them, an example would be the [[Battle Rifle]]). 

The last surviving Brute of a pack will go berserk, charging at its enemies in a blind rage. This may be due to the strong bonds with the members of their pack. A Brute, after calming down from its rage, will sulk and mourn the loss of its comrades, even caress the bodies of the fallen. However, upon seeing its enemy, the Brute will abandon its sulking mood and once again become enraged. This mourning is a rare occurrence, almost never seen in combat, and only when there is a brief lull in the fighting.

Brutes are extremely resilient, and can take enormous amounts of damage. Before [[Halo 3]], they lacked any form of equivalent to the [[Elite Personal Energy Shield]]. As of ''Halo 3'', regular adoption of [[Power Armor]] has been cycled into Brute ranks. However, the Power Armor is weak to Plasma-based weaponry and can fall apart. If the armor is successfully destroyed, the Brute will charge and try to fight hand to hand. 
[[Image:Angry brute 1.jpg|thumb|right|A Brute in berserker stance.]]

=== Brute Rampage ===
A Brute Rampage (also known as "Berserking") is when a Brute becomes enraged and aggressively charges its enemy in a reckless attack (In ''[[Halo 2]]'' an enraged Brute will drop their weapon and charge immediately). The Brutes in ''[[Halo 3]]'' keep hold of their weapon, though they still charge instead of firing it. When a Brute berserks they may charge in a straight line towards you. Usually they will pause for a brief moment immediately before the charge, this gives you a chance to anticipate their actions or,you can be exploit them by jumping straight up near a cliff, causing them to run off the edge. Weapon Chieftains do not drop their weapon; instead they charge with their [[Gravity Hammer]]. Captains have been seen going berserk, while wildly firing their weapon with full/semi-full power armor.

Their "rampage" stages come in two types, in ''Halo 2'' the brutes would run at you on all fours and then melee you to death while remaining on all fours. In ''Halo 3'' they will put their arms outwards and run at the player and do a smashing type animation or jump at the player and do the same.

====Causes====
*Member of said Brute's pack is killed.
*When the player is seen by a Chieftain.
*Random anger on higher difficulties for higher ranks.
*When their power armor is stripped.
*When it is the last Brute alive.
*When it is hit with a spike or plasma grenade

==Combating Brutes== 
When engaging Brutes one should note their incredible endurance. On [[Legendary]] mode, even the weakest of them can take massive amounts of damage, similar to a fully shielded [[Elite]] or [[Spartan]]. Even the lowliest of Brutes should not be taken without consideration.

[[Image:BruteCaptain02.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Two [[Brute Captain]]s guarding the [[Scarab]] on [[Installation 05|Delta Halo]] (installation 05).]]

*[[M6C Magnum]]/[[M6G Magnum]] - Can be effective at close to medium range once you have removed the helmet to get a quick head shot. It is also very effective when dual-wielded with the plasma pistol. One overcharged shot followed by a head shot is lethal. Note: This does not work on Brute Chieftains or in ''[[Halo 2]]''.

*[[Shotgun]]s are very effective against Brutes at point blank range. It should take two hits or one hit and a melee attack to kill one, though higher ranking Brutes, like the [[Brute Chieftains]], may take up to three or four with [[Power Armor]]. Though, the level of difficulty may affect the amount of shots they take also. In ''[[Halo 2]]'' shotguns are almost completely useless against Brutes.

*[[Needler]] - One of the most effective weapons against the Brutes. Filling a Brute with needles until it explodes is a certain way to kill one quickly. In addition, if you fill him up with enough to make an explosion, then it will also injure/slaughter nearby enemies foolish enough to be near the Brute.

*[[Brute Shot]] - Effective against most Brutes especially if they are mostly alone. Throw grenades while walking forward to stun it, and once you're close enough you can kill it with a melee attack. Even if you cannot get close enough to melee it you can destroy most of its armor this way allowing for a head shot from a Battle Rifle or [[Covenant Carbine]]. Blanketing groups of Brutes with Brute Shot grenades is an effective way to remove their armor from them before picking them off with a Battle Rifle.
 
*[[Melee]] -  Melee fights with Brutes are incredibly risky, even for skilled players, though strikes from behind are instant kills. There is, in fact, an Achievement in the PC edition of ''Halo 2'' for killing a berserker Brute with a melee attack, called the Go Ape Shiv. In ''Halo 3'', melee attacking Brutes is less risky. If you have taken some of its armor off, then a low ranking Brute should die in one hit. However, it should not be attempted on high ranking Brutes such as Chieftains. Taking a Brute's armor down completely will make them have a small fit of rage. At close range, while they are doing this, it is possible to go behind them and assassinate them before they can turn around. Sometimes Brutes will try to melee you if you are close enough. If you are positioned correctly and move fast enough, you should dodge it, exposing the Brute's back (or sometimes their side), which you should melee for an instant kill. It is advised that you jump to dodge a Gravity Hammer though, and note that they can do a sort of turn around melee when you are behind them. Also, in Halo 2 Rtas 'Vadum and some Elites can do the same with the energy sword, often to a devastating effect.
 
*[[Plasma Pistol]] - An overcharged Plasma Pistol can remove all of a Brute's armor in one hit. A Chieftain's armor (''Halo 3'') will not fall off completely, but he will still lose his shields and sometimes knocking off his helmet (which ''may'' allow for you to stick him). Plasma Pistols are virtually useless on ''Halo 2'' [[Brutes]]. It is, however, very effective when dual-wielded with the M6G Magnum (''Halo 3'' only). One overcharged shot followed by a headshot is lethal, or an overcharged shot followed by an immediate melee. This however does not work on Brute Chieftains, and they require several overcharged shots by the Plasma Pistol to remove their armor completely. 

*[[Plasma Rifle]] - Although Plasma Rifles aren't often seen as an excellent weapon, charging at a Brute whilst firing the Plasma Rifle rapidly would easily bring a Brute's armor down. A finishing melee would be enough to finish it off. This only works in ''Halo 3'', where the Brutes have obtained their new Power Armor.

*The [[Noob Combo]], an overcharged [[plasma pistol]] fired at a Brute followed immediately by a head shot by a [[Battle Rifle]], [[carbine]], or [[magnum]] is effective in killing every rank of Brute except [[Brute Chieftain]]s. In the [[meta-game]] this combo is actually awarded bonus points, despite its poor reputation from [[Halo 2]] multiplayer. Note: [[Noob Combo]] becomes more difficult to do when one activates the [[Halo 3 Skulls|Tough Luck]] skull on ''Halo 3'' as Brutes will roll and dodge the charged [[Plasma Pistol]] shot more frequently. 
 
*[[Battle Rifle]]/[[Covenant Carbine|Carbine]] - Another effective tactic against Brutes in ''Halo 3'' is to stay out of range and pummel it with a Battle Rifle or Covenant Carbine. The object here is to first shoot off its helmet/armor and then make a head shot. Since Battle Rifle ammo can sometimes be scarce, it is a good idea to use weaker weapons like the assault rifle and the plasma pistol to deactivate their shields and save the Battle Rifle ammo for headshots. Groups of Brutes will try to outflank you if you try and stay out of range. It is a good idea to keep moving between cover to stop them from overrunning you. Therefore, if available, switch the Battle Rifle for the Covenant Carbine, as the Carbine also kills the Brute in 2-3 headshots without the scattering effect of the BR. In addition, the majority of the Brutes carry Carbine, making them effectively refill-tanks.
[[Image:2074988-Full.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Invincible Brute [[Chieftain]] with [[Gravity Hammer]] and a [[Regenerator]], giving him what amounts to double invincibility.]]
 
*[[MA5C Assault Rifle]] - The Assault rifle is quite effective against brutes, taking half a magazine to kill a Brute Minor. It should take a maximum of 1 full magazine to kill any Brute (besides a Chieftain). Use this weapon at Medium ranges, and fire in bursts to simulate Battle Rifle fire and then once the shields are down switch to a headshot weapon. At close ranges try to melee the Brute, do to the balanced of the fire/melee nature of the Assault Rifle. However, be extremely cautious in Legendary, as the Brutes (especially the Majors) can take you out in less time. Therefore, it is advisable to snipe them (ex. with the Beam Rifle or Covenant Carbine) and then use the Assault Rifle. Alternatively, a common practice is to save the AR for the beserkers, as the Carbine and sniping weapons are useless (too much motion).

*[[Machine Gun Turret]]/[[Plasma Cannon]] - If available, the hail of damage will rip right through their armor and you can fire indefinitely to keep them in cover while your Marines or co-op players kill the other enemies such as Grunts or Jackals before moving in for the kill on the Brutes. With excessive amounts of Brutes you may need to detach the turret and take it to a more defensible position. Take note that it no longer has unlimited ammunition so suppressing fire is no longer as viable an option.

*[[M7/Caseless Submachine Gun]] - The gun's low accuracy and high recoil make it a pretty fair choice against unshielded opponents in close quarters. It is best used dual-wielded with a plasma weapon, because of plasma's anti-shield abilities. This weapon is only found on the level Crow's Nest on Halo 3, but is found throughout the campaign in Halo 2.

*[[Sniper Rifle]]/[[Beam Rifle]] - Very effective weapon against brutes, with headshots, it is even better. Always aim for the head or eye. Unlike an [[Elite]], sniping Brutes on their body is not that effective, except to remove armor as they can take 2 or 3 shots before dying. Don't try it when they have gone berserk, for the majority of the shots will be wasted. To fully extend the use of the sniper it is not recommended to use on Brute minors any other low classed Brute, due to the fact that sniper ammunition (or a replacement rifle) is scarce.

*Scenario - Sometimes during game play you will come across Brutes acting out certain mini plays. These small plays, like the one where the Brute [[Urinating Brute|is peeing on a wall]] on [[The Ark (Level)|The Ark]], or the [[Brute Captain]] that is torturing one of his captives on Sierra 117, allow you to melee the brutes in back, or shoot them from afar, or stick them with a plasma or Spike grenade, allowing you to avoid deadly confrontations. On most levels of ''Halo 3'' there is a small mini scene where you can attack the Brute (though the scene will be totally interrupted and all the other enemies will start to attack you). It is best if you learn to exploit these scenarios for yourself, for they are far too numerous to list them all.

==Post-Covenant==
Though the Jiralhanae retained their pack and tribalistic culture, their constant internal feuds began to take a back seat as enmity with the Sangheili built up, caused by the similarity in roles between the two species. Though the Jiralhanae retained the majority of their pre-Covenant technology, they also began to incorporate aspects of [[Covenant]] technology into their own designs, including mounting a plasma cannon onto their [[Brute Prowler|Prowler]], a vehicle with a strong Jiralhanae aesthetic but with some Covenant technology. The Jiralhanae have little need to learn the languages of other species, instead relying on translation devices<ref>[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]</ref>. Their exact fate, after the disastrous defeat at [[Installation 00|the Ark]], is unknown, though it is extremely unlikely that they would surrender or retreat, or that the Sangheili would allow them to.  Thus, it is reasonable to think that the UNSC and Elites destroyed the remnants of Brute resistance or are in the process of doing so.

==Appearances==
Chronologically the first appearance in canon that the Brutes make is in [[Halo: Contact Harvest]], where the [[Prophets]] send a Brute-operated vessel, rather than an [[Elite]] ship, to capture the "relics" on [[Harvest]]: actually the human occupants. The resulting hostilities led to the [[Human-Covenant War]].

After the events at [[Harvest]], the Brutes played an even more reduced role, absent from almost every battle or event in the war. This is possibly explained by their failure to eradicate all the humans on [[Harvest]]. They soon began petitioning the [[High Council]] for more participation within the Covenant military. They were next seen in ''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' acting as Temple Guards on the [[Unyielding Hierophant]]. In ''Halo 2'', they began to replace the [[Elites]] within the military, eventually replacing them completely after they [[Covenant Separatists|withdrew]] from the [[Covenant]], and in ''Halo 3'' they make up the dominant caste among the Covenant armed forces. In [[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]], Brutes are shown loading human nuclear missiles aboard a destroyer for analysis, but play a relatively minor part. Brutes did not appear in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.

'''Published Order'''
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo: Last One Standing]]''

==Halo 2 and Halo 3 Comparison==
The Halo 2 Brute and the Halo 3 Brute differs in many ways. Appearence is one thing, but damage resistance is a big difference in the two games.

==Brute Hierarchy==
The Brute species is arranged in a pack society, based on a hierarchy determined by viciousness and number of war kills. Packs are led by a "pack master." A [[Brute Chieftain|Chieftain]] will frequently be addressed as such while issuing orders during combat. In ''Halo 2'', the ranks were mostly determined by red flags on their backs, the amount of armor they wore and the color of their fur (sometimes even their weapons). Like the [[Sangheili|Elites]], ranks in ''Halo 3'' are differentiated by armor color. Furthermore, the higher the rank, the more advanced and resilient the armor becomes.

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| '''Rank''' || '''Image''' || '''Description'''
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| colspan=3 | '''Brute Heroes'''

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| '''[[War Chieftain]]''' - Armor || [[Image:H3_Brute_Chieftain_Armor.gif]] || These Brute Chieftains rely upon powerful weapons like [[Portable Plasma Cannon]]s and [[Fuel Rod Gun]]s to crush their foes, while often throwing or possessing [[Power Drainer]]s. Their [[Power Armor|armor]] cannot be stuck by [[Plasma Grenades|Plasma]] or [[Type-2 Antipersonnel Fragmentation Grenade|Spike]] Grenades or [[Needler]] needles. However, they can be stuck by [[Type-3 Antipersonnel/Antimatériel Incendiary Grenade|Incendiary]] Grenades. An infamous example was Tartarus after he murdered his uncle. Identification: Golden armor.
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| '''[[Brute Chieftain]]''' - Weapon || [[Image:H3_Brute_Chieftain_Weapon.gif]] || These  Brute Chieftains are clad in crimson/black armor and wield close-ranged Melee weapons such as [[Gravity Hammer]]s, and [[Energy Sword]]s (the latter was only seen in the early ViDoc ''[[Et tu Brute?]]''). They use [[Invincibility (Equipment)|Invincibility]] or a [[Flare]] and their [[Power Armor]] cannot be stuck by [[Plasma Grenade|Plasma]] or [[Type-2 Antipersonnel Fragmentation Grenade|Spike]] grenades or [[Needler]] needles. However, they can be stuck by [[Type-3 Antipersonnel/Antimatériel Incendiary Grenade|Incendiary]] Grenades. Identification: Black and red armor.
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| colspan=3 | '''Brute Leaders'''
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| '''[[Brute Captain Ultra]]''' || [[Image:H3_Brute_Captain_Ultra.gif]] || The Brute Captain Ultras are the highest captain rank and use heavier weapons, such as [[Brute Shot]]s and Fuel Rod Canons. Identification: Cyan armor.
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| '''[[Brute Captain Major]]''' || [[Image:H3_Brute_Captain_Major.gif]] || The Brute Captain Majors are even more experienced than their younger comrades and lead larger packs into battle. Also usually wield brute shots. Identification: Golden, yellow armor
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| '''[[Brute Captain]]''' || [[Image:H3_Brute_Captain_Minor.gif]] || The Brute Captains are experienced Brutes who now lead their comrades and the lesser races into battle. Identification: Purple/Red armor.
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| colspan=3 | '''Brute Specialists'''
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| '''[[Brute Bodyguard]]''' || [[Image:H3_Bodyguard.gif]] || Brute Bodyguards are some of the Chieftain's most reliable warriors and not only protect their chieftain but enforce his tribal law. They seem to be the Brute counterparts of the '''[[Honor Guard Elite]]''' Unit. Identification: light blue armor.
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| '''[[Jump Pack Brute|Brute Jumppack]]''' || [[Image:H3_Brute_Jumppack.gif]] || These veteran Brutes utilize jump packs to launch aerial attacks from afar, and use their enhanced mobility for guerrilla battle tactics. They seem to be the Brute counterparts of the '''[[Ranger Elite]]''' Unit. Identification: Jump pack, Blue armor.
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| '''[[Brute Stalker]]''' || [[Image:H3_Brute_Stalker.gif]] || Brute Stalkers are the secret police of the Brutes and specialize in stealth techniques with their [[Active Camouflage]] generators. They seem to be the Brute counterparts of the '''[[Stealth Elite]]''' unit.
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| colspan=3 | '''Brute Infantry'''
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| '''[[Brute Ultra]]''' || [[Image:H3_Brute_Ultra.gif]] || Brute Ultras are now armed with violet armor, they are comprised of the best of the regular infantrymen, showing tact, cunning skill and strength. Identification: purple-blue armor.
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| '''[[Brute Major]]''' || [[Image:H3_Brute_Major.gif]] || Brute Majors are clad in dark blue armor and are promoted in a similar fashion to the Elites. They are promoted on the casualties they inflict. Identification: blue armor.
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| '''[[Brute Minor]]''' || [[Image:H3_Brute_Minor.gif]] || Brute Minors are the lowest rank of the Brute race, clad in turquoise armor and typically armed with the [[Type-25 Carbine]]. Not only do they compete for their posting but also for their equipment. Identification: teal armor, unarmored in ''Halo 2''.
|}

Also in ''Halo 2'', Brute minors are seen with little to no armor, the only armor being a helmet-like head plate which, ironically, give no protection from headshots from even the weaker weapons such as the plasma pistol and magnum.
===Other Ranks===

'''[[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]] - The Leader of the entire [[Jiralhanae]] race.

'''[[Brute Ship Master]]/Alpha Jiralhanae''' - Commanders of ships. They may be equivalent to Chieftains of the Jiralhanae.

==List of Jiralhanae Quotes==
{{Main|Jiralhanae/Quotes}}

==In-Game Appearances==
===''[[Halo 2]]''===
*[[The Heretic (Level)|The Heretic]] (Cutscene Only)
*[[The Arbiter (Level)|The Arbiter]] (Cutscene Only)
*[[The Oracle (Level)|The Oracle]] (Cutscene Only)
*[[Sacred Icon (Level)|Sacred Icon]] (Cutscene Only, also dead Brute bodies can be found)
*[[Quarantine Zone (Level)|Quarantine Zone]] (Cutscene Only)
*[[Gravemind (Level)|Gravemind]]
*[[Uprising (Level)|Uprising]]
*[[High Charity (Level)|High Charity]]
*[[The Great Journey (Level)|The Great Journey]]

===''[[Halo 3]]''===
*[[Sierra 117 (Level)|Sierra 117]]
*[[Crow's Nest (Level)|Crow's Nest]]
*[[Tsavo Highway (Level)|Tsavo Highway]]
*[[The Storm (Level)|The Storm]]
*[[Floodgate]] (dead and infected ones)
*[[The Ark (Level)|The Ark]]
*[[The Covenant (Level)|The Covenant]]
*[[Cortana (Level)|Cortana]] (dead and infected ones)
*[[Halo (Level)|Halo]] (infected ones only)

==Trivia==
*The first time they are actually encountered in gameplay, albeit dead, is in the level [[Sacred Icon]] when they are attempting to attain the Index. Ironically, you will never receive them as allies, though Tartarus does alleviate several enemy reinforcements.
*On the level [[The Ark (Level)|The Ark]], if you watch the Brutes for a while they will sniff their armpits or scratch their feet and legs with their other foot or they may yawn.
*In the level [[Crow's Nest (Level)|Crow's Nest]], a Brute may use the UNSC turret in the room where you meet the Chieftain.
[[Image:Halo3 Brutes.png|thumb|right|The [[Halo 3]] CGI TV trailer "[[Starry Night]]" depicts Brute variants of Halo 3.<ref>http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=765343</ref>]].
*The word "Jiralhanae" is a Korean word (지랄하네), meaning something in the league of a "stupid aggressive lunatic" (which almost perfectly describes the Brutes aggressive personality).<ref>http://www.geocities.com/k9inkorea/09d.htm</ref><ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Covenant_%28Halo%29&diff=next&oldid=45665662</ref>
*Ironically, Brutes were the first [[Covenant]] creatures encountered by humanity on peaceful terms. 
[[Image:1207645687 1166618976.jpg|thumb|right|A Brute Chieftain wielding an [[Energy Sword]] (this Instance was never actually used as default in ''Halo 3'').]]
*The ViDoc, [[Et Tu Brute]], shows Brutes wielding [[energy sword]]s; however they are never seen doing so in the finished game. Et Tu Brute also shows a [[Brute Minor]] with a [[Brute Shot]] using the corpse of another Brute as cover from which to fire from, and another tearing the arms off a captured Marine.
*Brutes go much more berserk in [[Halo 2]] than in [[Halo 3]] and far more often.
*Even though Brutes are supposed to be stronger than [[Elites]], in ''[[Halo 2]]'' on [[Normal]] difficulty or above Elites can kill you with one melee but when Brutes go berserk it takes about a couple of hits for them to kill you on Normal.
*Brute Society in its constant war state and brutes general love for blood could be compared to viking society and other various tribes.
*''Servus'' is Latin for slave. ''Ferox'' means "headstrong, spirited, courageous, warlike/wild, arrogant, unbridled, or belligerent". In a translation, their name means "headstrong (or other word) slave".
*In the ''[[Halo 3]]'' level, [[The Ark (Level)|The Ark]], you can see a [[Brute Captain]] [[Urinating Brute|urinating]] on a wall before he sees you, allowing you to attack him from behind. Afterwards, you can see what he had done on the floor.
*In ''[[Halo 3]]'', meleeing a [[Brute Chieftain]] will stop him from meleeing you for a few seconds as he reels from the blow. If you can continue to melee him, it will kill him. 
*In ''[[Halo 2]]'', it is possible to find Brutes wielding human [[Shotgun]]s. This is the only in-game instance of a [[Covenant]] member making use of human weaponry by default.
*Brutes can be seen worshiping on [[The Ark (Level)|The Ark]], or receiving orders from the [[Prophet of Truth]].
*In ''Halo 2'', Brutes blood is a form of dark blue while it is a dark red in ''Halo 3''.
*In ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' the Brutes were seen to be extremely religious and blessed food before they ate it.
*Though Brute is the [[UNSC]] nickname for the Jiralhanae, Elites have been known to refer to them by the same name. This might be due to the Elite's extreme enmity and arrogance towards the Brutes.
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Junius_Brutus#Conspiracy_to_kill_Caesar Brutus] was the one who betrayed and killed Julius Caesar, and was later hunted down by Rome. This is similar to how the Brutes betrayed the [[Elites]]. 
*In the Brute ViDoc they can tear off opponents' arms, though this is never seen in ''Halo 3'', probably because it was too violent.
*The actor who does the voice of the [[Brute Chieftains]], John DiMaggio, also voices Bender in the cartoon Futurama and Marcus Fenix from Gears of War.
*The bones located on the level [[Cortana]] are believed to be Brute bones.
*All Brute-manufactured weaponry in ''[[Halo 3]]'' use spikes or blades.
*In ''[[Halo 2]]'', almost all of the Brutes have dark brown fur except for [[Tartarus]] who has gray fur due to his age.
*In ''[[Halo 3]]'', berserking Brutes will stomp one foot on the ground and then look like a ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved ]]'' [[Elite]] berserking by positioning their feet wide, throwing up their hands, and roaring.
*In ''[[Halo 2]]'', Brutes are the last [[Covenant]] enemies to make an appearance in-game, appearing first in the level [[Gravemind (Level)|Gravemind]] which is the twelfth of fifteen levels in the game.
*In the ViDoc [[Et Tu Brute]] a Chieftain wielding a [[Plasma Cannon]] is wielding the cannon from Halo 2.
*In ''[[Halo 2]]'', Brutes didn't have a proper ranking system similar to the [[Elite]]'s system. A proper ranking system for them was finally created in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
*The -us suffix on the end of Brute names is actually a Latin noun ending, which designates something as masculine.
*Sometimes, in ''Halo 2'', if a berserking Brute is too far away to bludgeon its opponent, it will throw a plasma grenade in a lagged motion within its primal ape stance.
*Although in [[Contact Harvest]] the Brutes wear the armor that they wear in [[Halo 3]], the armor changes for some reason in ''Halo 2''. For example, [[Tartarus]] wore the Red Captain Armor but it disappears in ''Halo 2''. This may be accounted for the fact that the Brutes where added "a little too late" (according to Et Tu Brute) in ''Halo 2''.  None the less, the question remains of why the Brutes gave up their power armor. The Brutes seen in ''Halo Wars'' (which may be multi-player-exclusive) also wear the ''Halo 3'' Brute armor. [http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/bastable/brutes.jpg]
*In the [[ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute?]], Chris Butcher describes the Brutes in ''[[Halo 2]]'' as "damage sponges".
*Brute armor was upgraded in ''Halo 3''. They were also made to look more realistic and less primitive. 
*Jiralhanae are now known to appear in ''Halo Wars''. [http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/bastable/brutes.jpg]
*If you stick a Brute's weapon with a plasma grenade just before he puts it away when he goes berserk, the grenade will disappear, but still explode.
*In ''[[Halo 2]]'', if a Brute is equipped with a [[Brute Plasma Rifle]] and berserks, they will throw down the weapon, and it will be fully charged.
*On the ''[[Halo 3]]'' level [[The Ark (Level)|The Ark]] in a room full of [[Brute Shot]]-equipped Brutes, you can see Brutes making motions as if they were shoveling food into their mouths.
*In ''[[Halo 2]]'', the Brutes' shoulder plates bear a strong resemblance to the [[Scout armor]] permutation.
*Unlike most [[Covenant]] species, Brutes have no problem using [[Human]] technology. This can be seen in almost every level in [[Halo 3]] when Brutes use [[Bubble Shield|Bubble Shields]] or [[Regenerator|Regenerators]] and [[Trip mines]]
*the brutes look a lot like chewbacca from STAR WARS(in halo2)
*In H2 Brutes use flags rather then armor to show their rank.

==Sources==
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