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{{Species Infobox
|name=Jiralhanae<br />(''Servus ferox'')
|othernames=
*Brute
*Ape/Gorilla/Monkey
*Baby Kong/BK ([[Phonetic Alphabet|phonetic]]: Bravo Kilo)
*Bobo<ref>''[[Conversations from the Universe]]''</ref>
*Jir'a'ul (by Sangheili: a play on the word Jiralhanae and the Sangheili word for a lump of wood: '''a'ul''')
|image=[[File:Brute Army Commander.jpg|350px]]
|homeworld=[[Doisac]] 
|height=9'2" (280cm)<ref name="BES">'''[[Halo 3]]''', ''[[Bestiarum]]''</ref>
|weight=~{{Convert|510|kg|lb}}<ref name="BES"/>
|distinctions=
|lifespan=
|notable-group=
|notable-person=
*[[Maccabeus]]
*[[Tartarus]]
*[[Jiralhanae Army Commander|Unidentified Army Commander]]
*[[Lydus]]
}}
The '''Jiralhanae''' (Latin, ''Servus ferox'', translated to "wild slave"<ref>[http://forums.bungie.org/halo/archive29.pl?read=865756 '''halo.bungie.org''': ''Bestiarum Latin names translated'']</ref>), known by [[human]]s as '''Brutes''', are a species of carnivorous, mammal-like aliens. Originating from the planet [[Doisac]], the Jiralhanae are the most recent addition to the Covenant hegemony. They have a profound hatred of the [[Sangheili]], unmatched by any other feud within the Covenant, fueled by the Jiralhanae's naturally aggressive demeanor and the Sangheili's natural sense of superiority.

Exceedingly strong and surpassing the strength of both [[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartans]] and Sangheili, the Jiralhanae place a greater emphasis on brutality than wisdom and are on the whole a savage species. Preferring this potential for blind obedience, the [[Prophet of Truth]] began plans to replace the Elites with Brutes, slowly placing them in higher positions and giving them greater allowances than Elite troops would receive. Finally on his orders the Jiralhanae began a galaxy-wide purge of Elite senators and commanders, kicking off a cataclysm that tore apart the Covenant known as the [[Great Schism]]. This civil war would continue even after the [[Human-Covenant War]].

== History ==
=== The Ark and reseeding ===
[[File:AncientDoisacBrutes.png|240px|left|thumb|Ancient Jiralhanae on Doisac.]]
The Jiralhanae were one of many sentient species indexed by the [[Librarian]] for preservation aboard [[Installation 00]]. After the [[Halo Array]] was fired, the Jiralhanae were returned to Doisac to begin re-building their culture.<ref>'''Halo Legends''', ''Origins''</ref>

=== Joining the Covenant ===
Despite their savagery, Jiralhanae proved intelligent enough to achieve [[Technological Achievement Tiers|spaceflight and space-faring status]]. However, their warlike nature inevitably led them into conflict, and eventually the various Jiralhanae [[master-pack]]s fell into a massive war, which the Jiralhanae themselves sometimes refer to as the "great civil war".<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''' - ''"[[Stomping on the Heels of a Fuss]]"'', ''pages 62-63''</ref> This war caused the collapse of Jiralhanae society; by the time the Covenant discovered them in [[2492]], the species had just rediscovered radio and rocketry. In their primitive state, they were quickly defeated and absorbed into the Covenant.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 194''</ref>

The Jiralhanae came to occupy a fairly prominent role in the [[Covenant military]], serving as heavy infantry and shock troops. The Covenant settled Jiralhanae on worlds rich in resources, to guard them from anyone seeking to claim them for themselves. Meanwhile, the Jiralhanae lacked the capability to mine the resources themselves and were not provided the technologies necessary for the process, ensuring that the Prophets had control over the resources.<ref name="esc1">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''Issue #1''</ref> Jiralhanae troops were present during many battles throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]], including the [[First Battle of Harvest|first conflict on Harvest]] and the [[Fall of Reach]].<ref name="contact">'''Halo: Contact Harvest'''</ref><ref name="reach">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[New Alexandria (level)|New Alexandria]]''</ref> While effective combatants, they remained subordinate to the [[Sangheili]], who regarded the Jiralhanae with universal disdain.

This changed, however, during the final months of the war. Recognizing the Jiralhanae's ferocity and unquestioning obedience, the [[San'Shyuum]] decided to promote the Jiralhanae to the top of the Covenant military hierarchy - a position formerly occupied by the Sangheili. This decision was backed by the Sangheili's recent failure to prevent the assassination of the Prophet of Regret, and the previous failure to safeguard Installation 04.<ref name="changeguard">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Sacred Icon]]''</ref> The Jiralhanae became the Hierarchs' chosen protectors, replacing the [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]] and leading the Covenant's fleet of warships.

=== Post-Covenant ===
After the Covenant's [[Battle of Installation 00|disastrous defeat]] at [[Installation 00|the Ark]], the Jiralhanae race splintered among their many tribes. Many did not cease their campaigning against the Sangheili and the two species remained locked in an irregular conflict for years to come. When the remaining [[San 'Shyuum]] retreated into hiding, the Jiralahane returned to their primitive savage nature, allowing the Sangheili to gain the upper hand in battle. [[Unidentified Sangheili Shipmaster (Righteous Vigilance)|A Sangheili shipmaster]] visiting [[Kholo]] noted that at least some Jiralhanae factions had separated from those loyal to the former Covenant and were waging an internecine war against each other.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', ''[[The Return]]''</ref> Additionally, due to the Jiralhanae's lack of advanced technology, they were unable to attain resources or even food for themselves, instead resorting to raids on Sangheili settlements. This, in turn, only served to provoke further violence between the two species.<ref name="esc1"/>

There were several Jiralhanae, such as [[Manus]] and the crew of the ''[[Piety]]'', who remained loyal to their Sangheili commanders after the split of the Covenant.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page ???''</ref> In March 2553, Jiralhanae servants on [[Sanghelios]] launched insurgent attacks, which resulted in the death of dozens of Sangheili in [[Ontom]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'''</ref> At least some Jiralhanae allied with the [[Covenant remnant|resurgent Covenant]] and fought on behalf of the cult during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]]. Sometime after the [[Second Battle of Requiem]], the Jiralhanae Chieftain [[Lydus]] represented a polity of Jiralhanae willing to begin peace talks with Arbiter Thel 'Vadam on [[Ealen IV]].<ref name="esc1"/>

== Description ==
Jiralhanae are mammalian in appearance and share physical characteristics with [[Earth]]'s gorillas, rhinoceros, and bears; due to their bear-like features, they are designated as pseudo-ursines.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=enemies&cid=28450 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach, Brute'']</ref> They have thick, gray skin, and are covered with matted black, tan, or brown fur. The majority of Jiralhanae shave their fur, with higher-ranking individuals sporting beards or mohawks. As they age, their hair will change to a grayish-silver color.

Their large, stocky appearance is most likely due to the gravity on their planet, which is about twice the gravity of that on Earth. Jiralhanae are immensely strong, hence the "Brute" moniker, and are capable of delivering crushing blows in hand-to-hand combat. Their teeth are very sharp, and are frequently used as natural weapons. In battle, they are prone to fits of berserk rage, and will proceed to rush at and pummel any targets within reach with terrifying aggression.

Jiralhanae are carnivorous, as suggested by their fearsome fanged jaws and propensity for violence. They are known to eat the flesh of their enemies, such as [[human]]s, and have been seen eating the meat of a [[Thorn Beast]], apparently considered a delicacy among Brutes.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 195''</ref> A Jiralhanae once stated he would have gladly devoured [[Thel 'Vadam|the future Arbiter]], had he been allowed.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Arbiter]]'' (Brute: ''"Them? What about us? My belly aches, and his flesh is seared just the way I like it."'')</ref>

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

In [[Halo 2|their first appearance]], 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, in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' they appeared to be shaved. They are seen with shaven faces which increases the fearful effect they have on opponents. In Halo 3, the Brutes have what looks like scales on their arms but it may have been extensions to their armor, or simply their thick skin as seen in the McFarlane action figures. 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]] are grey, [[Tartarus]] included.  

In ''Halo 3'', Brutes have mixed red-and-blue blood. At first glance it appears red, but upon 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. In ''Halo: Reach'', Brutes have red blood, similar to humans. Brutes resemble a cross between an ape and a rhinoceros, being taller and more muscular than [[humans]].

Heavily muscled and possessing animalistic brutality and strength, Brutes can rely on close combat to defeat their enemies, even more so than their [[Elite]] 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 both simian and ursine, their appearance fits their [[human]] given name.
Their heavy muscles gives them at least enough strength to be able to snap a human Marine's neck in one punch.<ref>Halo 3 level [[Sierra 117]]</ref>

Brutes have three digits on each hand including opposable thumbs. As such they can 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 by extension their brutal nature. The many spikes and serrated edges that adorn their race's weapons, vehicles and armor further support this. It is interesting to note that in ''[[Halo 2]]'' Jiralhanae can be seen using human [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|shotguns]]. Brutes sometimes wield their own handgun-style shotguns called [[Type-52 Pistol|Maulers]] in ''Halo 3''.

Brutes are not as mentally slow as they appear to be, and can often be fairly cunning tacticians. As such they can pilot vehicles and ships as well as command armies and fleets with strategic competence, albeit lacking in artistic flair. They also have a more sophisticated vocabulary than other members of the Covenant apart from Elites and Prophets. 

Brutes are known to descend into a highly aggressive berserk-like 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, being  powerful enough to even kill Hunters.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref> 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 vehicle, they will attempt to [[Boarding (gameplay mechanic)|board]] and kill the driver of said vehicle. Interestingly, they will neither attack nor hijack a low flying vehicle (such as a [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]]).

There is a substantial difference between the Brutes before and after the Great Schism. Pre-Great Schism Brutes had very little armor, were unclothed and unshaven. Post-Great Schism Brutes were largely shaven, clothed in tight-fitting garments that reflected their rank and were adorned with [[Jiralhanae power armor]]. This probably had something to do with the Brutes' new-found rank after the [[Sangheili|Elites]]' split from the [[Covenant]].

Given the absence of power armor on the Brutes on Installation 05, 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, or that all the Brutes on Installation 05 are from Maccabeus/Tartarus' clan and were banned from wearing armor due to their failure at Harvest. It is also possible that the Brutes on Installation 05 were second in rank to the [[Sangheili|Elites]] and the [[San 'Shyuum|Prophets]]. Following the [[Great Schism]], the Brutes became the Prophets' main protection, and it became a necessity to outfit them with more advanced equipment. 

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.

== Culture ==
The Jiralhanae are rated a Native Tier 4/Adopted Tier 2 species by the [[Technological Achievement Tiers|Forerunner Technological Achievement Tier scale]].<ref name="BES"/> They are extremely zealous creatures, known for their willingness to cling to ancient, bloody traditions and their unwavering belief in the words of the Prophets and in the promise of the [[Covenant religion|Great Journey]]. Their home world is war-torn, and Brutes are known for their particular joy in vicious activities, complimented by regimented discipline.

As part of the Covenant, Brutes were required as a prerequisite to convert to the Prophets' religion of worshiping the [[Forerunner]]s. Previously, their culture revolved around the worship of totems and idols, but they made swift converts.<ref name="BES"/> 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' handling of the [[343 Guilty Spark|"Oracle"]].

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, for example, the fact that all of the weapons are named after ways of injury or causing bodily harm to another being. Although they do have their own type of [[Brute Plasma Rifle|Plasma Rifle]], it is only found in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' (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'', being replaced by the Spiker.

In general, Brutes have a pronounced dislike of the [[Sangheili]], due to the fact that they believe that they are better protectors of the Prophets than the [[Sangheili|Elites]]. The [[Prophet of Truth]] took advantage of this to ignite the [[Great Schism]] during the events of ''[[Halo 2]]''. However, it appears that at least some Jiralhanae have surrendered and are willing to serve the Sangheili after the end of the war.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page ??''</ref>

=== Society ===
[[File:Brute 1024.jpg|thumb|300px|A [[Jiralhanae Army Commander]] circa 2531, an example of the Brutes' strong physique.]]
Brute society is dominated by 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. There is certainly a patriarchal scheme that is followed loosely, depending on the social, martial, and sexual success of the patriarch. Patricide is an unfortunate side effect of patriarchy. No females have been observed in military roles.

Each pack is led by a prominent [[Brute Chieftain]] that wields a ceremonial [[Gravity Hammer]], passed from one leader to another upon his death, 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. The chieftain rules his pack like his own little empire. Their warrior culture is extremely patriarchal, with rank measured by success on ''and'' off the battlefield, unlike the Sangheili.<ref name="BES"/>

It is unlikely, given their combative and aggressive nature, that the Jiralhanae have a single cohesive government. Instead, Jiralhanae society can be viewed as an extension of their pack structure, but with a number of different levels:

*'''[[Alpha Tribe]]s''' - seem to be the political body of the Jiralhanae, and are comprised of smaller [[Master Packs]]. Lead by Alpha Jiralhanae.
*'''[[Master-Pack|Master Packs]]''' - more military oriented groups, Master-Packs are comprised of many smaller [[packs]]. Prior to contact with the Covenant, rival Master Packs reduced Jiralhanae society to a preindustrial level through warfare.
*'''[[Pack]]s''' - range in size and importance, with less important packs made up largely of [[Unggoy]] or [[Kig-yar]] forces and led by a low-ranked Jiralhanae, and more important packs led by [[War Chieftain]]s and comprised of more experienced veteran Jiralhanae bodyguards.

Jiralhanae exhibit a variety of facial-hair configurations to denote their status, as well as possibly what pack they belong to. Jiralhanae typically are either clean shaven or sport mohawks, goatees or beards. Chieftains occasionally possess large mohawks as in the case of [[Tartarus]] and long, braided beards. However, some Jiralhanae packs do away with shaving altogether and sport long fur over most of their body, as seen during the events on Installation 05. 

Some Jiralhanae packs also adorn themselves with tattoos over their entire bodies.

===Naming===
Most known Jiralhanae have Latin-sounding names, such as [[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 (similar to the "-ee" suffix on Elite's names.) However, it is possible that different naming conventions are used among different tribes, as evidenced by the names of [[Gargantum]] and [[Parabum]].

=== Role within the Covenant ===
{{Quote|With my blessing, the Brutes now lead our fleets! They ask for your allegiance, and you shall give it!|The [[Prophet of Truth]] at the onset of the Great Schism.}}
Whereas the Sangheili used to command the Covenant's military and serve as the personal protectors of the San'Shyuum, the Jiralhanae primarily served as the Covenant's shock troops and secret police. This changed with the outbreak of the Great Schism, when the Jiralhanae supplanted the Sangheili in all areas of the Covenant military.

Jiralhanae units are typically deployed in packs led by one or more Chieftains or Captains. They fill a similar role in combat to the Sangheili, as they are both typically command groups of lesser Covenant infantry. However, Jiralhanae are generally not equipped with energy shields (except for Captains and Chieftains, and all Jiralhanae post-Great Schism) and wield a slightly different arsenal of weaponry. 

Jiralhanae troops often seem to be sent in after Elites have failed their task. Examples of this are the assault on the Forerunner artifact beneath SWORD Base, in which Brutes were sent in after waves upon waves of failed Elite troops. This may allude to the Prophets attitude of Brute favoritism, something that would eventually lead to the replacement of Elites by Jiralhanae after the Prophet of Regret is killed by the Master Chief.

It is also important to note that the Covenant fleets are mostly segregated, with Elite fleets and Brute fleets not intermixing. This is probably done to prevent authority issues within the ranks. These fleets did battle during [[Great Schism]], around the infested [[High Charity]] and [[Delta Halo]]. During the [[Great Schism]], the Jiralhanae completely replaced the Elites, who left the Covenant.

==Homeworld==
{{Main|Doisac}}
[[Doisac]] is the name of the Jiralhanae home world. 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 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 name="BES"/>

== Rank structure ==
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The Jiralhanae species is arranged in a [[pack]] society, based on a hierarchy determined by viciousness and number of war kills. A "pack master" leads Jiralhanae packs. A [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|chieftain]] will frequently be addressed as such while issuing orders during combat.

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|'''Image'''
|'''Description'''
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|colspan="3" | <center>'''Brute Heroes'''</center>
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|'''[[Jiralhanae War Chieftain|War Chieftain]]'''
|[[File:WarChieftain.png|150px]]
|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 Drain]]s and [[Flare]]s. Their [[Power Armor|armor]] cannot be stuck by [[Plasma Grenades]]/[[Type-2 Antipersonnel Fragmentation Grenade|Spike]] Grenades or [[Needler]] needles. However, they can be stuck by [[Type-3 Antipersonnel/Antimaterial Incendiary Grenade|Incendiary]] Grenades or their weapon can by any sticking grenade for an immediate kill. Identification: Dark Golden Armor.
|-
|'''[[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]]'''
|[[File:UnarmedChieftain.png|150px]]
|These Brute Chieftains are clad in crimson/black armor and wield close-ranged Melee weapons such as [[Gravity Hammer]]s. They use [[Invincibility]], a [[Power Drainer]], or a [[Flare]] and their [[Power Armor]] cannot be stuck by [[Plasma Grenade|Plasma]]/[[Type-2 Antipersonnel Fragmentation Grenade|Spike]] grenades or [[Needler]] needles. However, they can be stuck by [[Type-3 Antipersonnel/Antimaterial Incendiary Grenade|Incendiary]] Grenades. Also, their weapon can be stuck by any sticking grenade. Often on easy or normal difficulty these Brutes aren't as accurate with their gravity hammers and often sloppy. When the difficulty is on heroic or legendary they are a lot more accurate and can easily crush their opponents. Identification: Black and Red Armor.
|-
|colspan="3" | <center>'''Brute Leaders'''</center>
|-
|'''[[Jiralhanae Captain Ultra|Brute Captain Ultra]]'''
|[[File:BruteCaptainUltra.png|150px]]
|The Brute Captain Ultras are the highest captain rank and use heavier weapons, such as [[Brute Shot]]s and Fuel Rod Guns. Identification: Cyan/Cobalt Armor.
|-
|'''[[Jiralhanae Captain Major|Brute Captain Major]]'''
|[[File:Halo3-BruteCaptainMajor.png|150px]]
|The Brute Captain Majors are even more experienced than their younger comrades and lead larger packs into battle. Also usually wield Brute Shots and Fuel Rods Identification: Golden Armor.
|-
|'''[[Jiralhanae Captain|Brute Captain]]'''
|[[File:BruteCaptain.png|150px]]
|The Brute Captains are experienced Brutes who now lead their comrades and the lesser races into battle. Identification: Purple-Red Armor.
|-
|colspan="3" | <center>'''Brute Specialists'''</center>
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|'''[[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Brute Honor Guard]]'''
|[[File:Brutehonorguardsmanedit.png|150px|]]
|Brute Honor Guards were chosen by the Prophets to replace the [[Honor Guard Elite]]s as their protectors after [[Regret (Level)|murder of the]]&nbsp;[[High Prophet of Regret]]. They are exclusive of [[Halo 2]] and are some of the best warriors the Brutes have. Identification: Orange, Yellow and Red Ceremonial Armor; Red Flag.
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|'''[[Jiralhanae Bodyguard|Brute Bodyguard]]'''
|[[File:BruteBodyguard.png|150px]]
|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 [[Halo 3]] Brute counterparts of the '''[[Honor Guard Elite]]''' Unit. Identification: Grayish-Blue/Steel Blue armor.
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|'''[[Jump Pack Jiralhanae|Jump Pack Brute Captain]]'''
|[[File:Bruteultra.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, Gold armor.
|-
|'''[[Jump Pack Jiralhanae|Jump Pack Brute Major]]'''
|[[File:Brutemajor.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, Red armor.
|-
|'''[[Jump Pack Jiralhanae|Jump Pack Brute Minor]]'''
|[[File:JumpPackBrute.png|150px]]
|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.
|-
|'''[[Jiralhanae Stalker|Brute Stalker]]'''
|[[File:BruteStalker.png|150px]]
|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. Identification: Grayish Black armor, Flame Grenades, Radar Jammers, Maulers.
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|colspan="3"|<center>'''Brute Infantry'''</center>
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|'''[[Jiralhanae Ultra|Brute Ultra]]'''
|[[File:BruteUltra.png|150px]]
|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/Indigo armor.
|-
|'''[[Jiralhanae Major|Brute Major]]'''
|[[File:BruteMajor.png|150px]]
|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.
|-
|'''[[Jiralhanae Minor|Brute Minor]]'''
|[[File:Minor.png|150px]]
|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-Green armor, unarmored in ''Halo 2''.
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=== Other ranks ===
'''[[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]]''' - The leader of the entire Jiralhanae race. Both [[Maccabeus]] and [[Tartarus]] were of this rank. Since Tartarus was killed in the [[Battle of Installation 05]], the current Chieftain is unknown, if there is one at all.

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

'''[[Jiralhanae Army Commander]]''' - Presumably the same rank or near same rank as Chieftain of the Jiralhanae. May be a specific rank created for war and conflict, such as the [[Human-Covenant War]].

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==Trivia==
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=== General ===
*[[John DiMaggio]] provided the voice of the Jiralhanae chieftains in ''Halo 3'' and'' Halo 3: ODST''.
*The word "Jiral" is a Korean curse word that roughly means "stupid, aggressive", which describes the Brutes' temperament.
*Despite having been absorbed into the Covenant in 2492, ''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx'' describes the feud between the Jiralhanae and the Sangheili as "ancient".<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 193''</ref>
*In ''Halo 3: ODST'' the power armor of the Brutes completely lights up, similarly to Elite and Spartan energy shields, instead of small sparks marking where gunfire hits their armor as seen in ''Halo 3''.
*In ''Halo 2'', Jiralhanae blood is a dark shade of blue, while it is red with blue splotches in ''Halo 3'', and is red in ''Halo: Reach''.
*In the level ''[[Anders' Signal]]'' in ''[[Halo Wars]]'', Serina identifies the Jiralhanae using the actual name of the species, as well as calling them Brutes. This is the first time a Covenant species' actual name is spoken in scripted dialogue.
*Although the Brutes speak English in ''Halo 2'', ''Halo 3'', ''Halo Wars'', and ''Halo 3: ODST'', they do not do so in ''Halo: Reach''. This was a deliberate design choice intended to reinforce the alien nature of the Covenant.

===Behind the scenes===
*In the ViDoc, ''[[Et Tu Brute]]'', Chris Butcher describes the Brutes in ''Halo 2'' as "damage sponges", referring to how they were not very interesting to fight against, acting mainly like less agile Elites who dropped their guns and ran straight toward the player when they got angry.<ref name="ettu"/> The ViDoc shows Brutes wielding energy swords; however they are never seen doing so in-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. Additionally, a Brute Chieftain wielding a [[Type-42 Directed Energy Support Weapon|plasma cannon]] wields the version from ''Halo 2''. This is because Bungie was using it as a placeholder until they developed the [[Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon|''Halo 3'' model]]. Moreover, it was revealed that the Brutes' original concept was inspired by the barbarians that plagued ancient Rome and eventually became assimilated into it.<ref name="ettu"/> [[Wikipedia:Marcus Junius Brutus#Conspiracy to kill Caesar|Marcus Brutus]] betrayed and killed Julius Caesar and was later hunted down by Rome. This is similar to how the Brutes betrayed the Elites and were eventually defeated. The "-us" suffix on the end of Brute names is a Latin ending denoting a second declension nominative singular noun.
*During concept stages for ''Halo 3'', the Brutes were planned to use deployable metal shields, rather than the energy shields used by Elites.<ref name="shieldisawesome">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=Animation_BillOBrien '''Bungie.net''': ''A Certain Sense of Movement'']</ref> This idea was eventually cut from the final game, although it would inspire the Brutes ducking animation.
*Before ''Halo 3'' was released, Brutes had lime green blood instead of the dark red blood they have in the final game.<ref name="ettu">'''[[Halo 3]]''', ''[[ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute?]]''</ref>

=== Glitches ===
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*In ''Halo 3'', if any Brute becomes infected by the Flood it will turn into a [[Flood combat form#Jiralhanae (Brute) Form|Flood-infected Brute Minor]] due to graphical restraints, and to time constraints. However, if the player triggers a loading point that removes the Flood from the level while a infection form has begun the infection process, the Flood Infection Form will be deleted, the infection process will be stopped yet the transformation will simultaneously complete. This will result in infected Brutes who are allied with the Flood while retaining berserking, appearance, and hijacking abilities. The only noticeable Flood features are signs of Flood infection growing on their back.<ref>[http://youtu.be/rP6UNeUG6Ws '''YouTube:''' ''Halo 3 Glitch - Half Infected Brutes'']</ref>
*In ''Halo 3'', if a Brute Chieftain with a plasma cannon goes berserk, the weapon disappears. When a Brute Chieftain is killed, the plasma cannon reappears by its body. This is because the weapon has no "putting away" animation. However, this was fixed in ''Halo 3: ODST'': if a Chieftain goes berserk, the plasma cannon will hang across his back just like a normal two-handed weapon.
*In ''Halo 3: ODST'', if one looks closely, a Brute with a [[Brute Plasma Rifle]] will appear to reload the weapon after using it for awhile, by reaching toward his left calf and seems to be doing the reload animation for a [[Spiker]]. This is an oversight as the plasma rifle is run by a plasma battery.


==Gallery==
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File:285910 f260.jpg|A few examples of Jiralhanae weaponry.
File:Jiralhanae concept.jpg|Early concept art for ''Halo 2''.
File:Brute Animated.gif|An early Jiralhanae model during the production of ''Halo 3''.
File:BestiarumBrute.jpg|A Jiralhanae as seen in the [[Bestiarum]].
File:COVENANT Brute.jpg|Concept art of a Jiralhanae model in ''Halo Wars''.
File:Reach - Brute concept 02.jpg|Concept art for ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Reach - Brute concept 01.jpg|Concept art for ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Halo 4 brute concept.jpg|Cut concept for ''Halo 4''.
File:1775173-gallery.png|Renders from ''[[The Package]]''.
File:Trouble.jpg|An artistic take of a Jiralhanae, facing an [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]].
File:BruteCaptain02.jpg|Two [[Brute Captain]]s standing guard at the [[Control Room]] of [[Installation 05]] in ''Halo 2''.
File:Brute Pack.jpg|A [[pack]] of Brutes, consisting of many ranks, in ''Halo 3''.
File:1223827034 Brute group.jpg|A [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] performing a sermon in front of his pack in ''Halo 3''.
File:Brute Bare.jpg|A Brute stripped of most of his [[Jiralhanae power armor|Power Armor]]. Note that Brutes in ''[[Halo 3]]'' have shaved faces and a carefully groomed beard.
File:BRuTeS.jpg|A pack of Jiralhanae patrolling the main streets of African mega-city [[New Mombasa]] (''Halo 3: ODST'').
File:Covenant brute.gif|A closeup of a Jiralhanae unit as they appear in ''Halo Wars''.
File:BruteH3HReach.jpg|A side by side comparison of the Jiralhanae from ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Reach - Chieftain.png|A Jiralhanae Chieftain in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Halo Reach Brute Pack.png|A pack of Jiralhanae on [[Caracalla Park]] in [[New Alexandria]] in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:H4 SPARTAN-II against Jiralhanae.jpg|A Brute Chieftain against a SPARTAN-II.
File:JiralhanaeChieftain SpartanAssault.png|A Jiralhanae Chieftain fighting against [[SPARTAN-IV Program|Spartan]] [[Davis (Spartan)|Davis]] in ''Halo: Spartan Assault''.
</gallery>

== List of appearances ==
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*''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo: Landfall]]''
**''[[Halo: Combat]]''
**''[[Halo: Last One Standing]]''
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[The Life]]''
*''[[ONI Candidate Assessment Program V5.02A]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
**''[[Sadie's Story]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Origins]]''
**''[[The Babysitter]]''
**''[[The Package]]''
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*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[Stomping on the Heels of a Fuss]]''
**''[[Dirt]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[The Mona Lisa]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[The Return]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]'' <small>([[Prologue]] Only)</small>
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''
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== Sources ==
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