Editing Jiralhanae Captain Major

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{{Covenant Rank Infobox
|name=Captain Major 
|image=[[File:BruteCaptainMajor.png|250px]]
|species=[[Jiralhanae]]
|weapons=*[[Brute Shot]]
*[[Plasma Rifle]]
*[[Plasma Repeater]]
*[[Brute Spiker]]
*[[Covenant Carbine]]
*[[Fuel Rod Gun]]
*[[Shade]]
*[[Gravity Hammer]]
*[[Concussion Rifle]]
|equipment=*[[Bubble shield]]
*[[Power Drainer]]*[[Shade]]
|equipment=*[[Bubble shield]]
*[[Power drainer]]
*[[Regenerator]]
*[[Flare]]
*[[Radar jammer]]
*[[Deployable cover]]
*[[Spike Grenades]]
|vehicles=*[[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]]
*[[Type-25 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Chopper]]
*[[Type-52 Infantry Support Vehicle|Prowler]]
*[[Type-25 Wraith|Wraith]]
|missions=Various
|role=*Leading Brute [[pack]]s in battle
*Commanding lower ranking Brutes, Jackals and Grunts
|notable=
|affiliation=*[[Covenant Loyalists]]}}

{{Quote|Brute military doctrine states that to lead, one must be seen| Jiralhanae Captains Mantra}}

The '''Captain Major''' is a [[Jiralhanae]] [[rank]] whose members wear golden [[Jiralhanae power armor|power armor]]. They are the second highest ranking Captain though they are seen much more commonly than the other two. They are seen in the Campaign of ''[[Halo 3]]'' and often lead lower ranking Brutes, as well as [[Lance|squads]] of [[Kig-yar|Jackals]] and [[Unggoy|Grunt]]s.

==Combat==
Captain Majors are much tougher than standard Brutes; their armor can take more damage than others, and with the [[Halo_3_Skulls|Mythic]] or [[Tilt]] skulls activated, they can survive a [[Plasma Grenade]] or [[Spike Grenade]] stick (on higher difficulties). On higher difficulties, it takes two [[Sniper Rifle System 99D-S2 Anti-Matériel|Sniper Rifle]] or [[Beam Rifle]] shots to destroy their [[Power Armor]] and a third shot to the torso or head to kill them. In terms of strength, battlefield adaptability and rarity, Captain Majors are similar to [[Sangheili]] [[Ultra Elite|Ultras]]. Apparently they increase the morale of their troops (if one is killed, all nearby [[Grunts]] will flee). They usually use [[Brute Shot]]s, and when under attack will deploy their piece of [[equipment]], usually a [[Bubble Shield]]. In ''[[Halo 3]]'' they can be seen commanding troops on the [[Scarab]] walkers.

They also appear in ''Halo: Reach'', where they, along with all Brutes, appear in [[Exodus]]. They carry [[Type-51 Directed Energy Rifle/Improved|Plasma Repeaters]], [[Type-50 Directed Energy Rifle/Heavy|Concussion Rifles]], [[Type-25 Carbine|Brute Spikers]], and even [[Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer|Gravity Hammers]].

==Appearance==
Jiralhanae Captain Majors are the only [[Brute]]s to wear bright gold armor, and in Halo: Reach, have red markings and less armor on their bottom half, which isn't gold, but steel, making them easily recognizable. Their most often used weapon is a [[Brute Shot]], but they can often use other weapons as well. They are most commonly found on the [[Legendary]] difficulty.

==Tactics==
[[File:1210473952 Brutecaptain.jpg|thumb|left|A Captain Major on [[Installation 00]].]]
[[Jiralhanae]] Captain Majors, are most commonly seen sending [[Kig-yar|Jackals]], [[Unggoy|Grunts]], or lower-ranked [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]], into the heat of battle, as they fire ceaselessly from long range with whatever they are armed with.

Players facing a Brute Captain Major are advised to grenade the subordinates to death, then either long-range [[headshot]] or [[melee]] the Captain Major to death. Using long range weapons gives the player a chance to dodge the ceaseless fire given out by the Captain Major, and meleeing will cause the Brute to pause long enough for the player to kill him with melee attacks.

Brute Captain Majors often employ the use of a [[Flare]], [[Deployable cover]], or [[Bubble Shield]]. When the brute deploys a Bubble shield, the player is advised to seek close range weapons such as a [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|shotgun]] and assault the bubble shield. Do this by running as close to the Brutes as possible so that they do not use their weapons against you. Instead they will try to melee you. If you are quick enough, you can dodge the Brute's melee and shoot/melee them in the back, or side.
When the Captain Major deploys a flare, the player is advised to either take cover until the [[Flare]] is burnt out, or to use the flare to their advantage, using their motion sensor to seek out enemies who are likewise blinded.
When he deploys a [[Deployable Cover]], although rarely, the player is advised to use grenades, or long to short range weaponry to take it out.

==Trivia==
*Surprisingly, they have gold armor, and yet are lower than a cyan Ultra Captain.
*On the ''[[Halo 3]]'' level [[The Ark (level)|The Ark]] you can see a Brute Captain Major, (but sometimes other Brute Captain ranks) urinating on a wall.
*When a [[Flood Infection Form]] infects a Captain Major with its armor on, it will still become a [[Brute Minor]] Combat Form because of graphic limitations.
*When the [[Thunderstorm]] Skull is on in [[Sierra 117 (level)|Sierra 117]] only, you'll see Brute Captain Majors instead of Brute Ultra Captains.
*Even on [[Easy]], the first Brute you come across in ''[[Halo 3]]'' is a Brute Captain Major.
*Originally, the Captain Major in ''Halo 3'' was planned to have a deployable shield that would fan out from his gauntlets to protect him from enemy fire.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=Animation_BillOBrien '''Bungie.net''': ''A Certain Sense of Movement'']</ref>
*In ''Halo: Reach'', Captain Majors can hold [[Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer|Gravity Hammers]].
*In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' Brute Captain Majors can be assassinated, but it can be extremely difficult. The easiest way to do this is by using [[active camouflage]] to sneak up behind the Brute and initiate the assassination.

==Gallery==
<Gallery>
File:brutecaptaingoldy.jpg|Gold Armour of a Brute Captain Major.
File:1217034556 Brute Captain.jpg|A Brute Captain Major holding [[Gunnery Sergeant Reynolds|Reynolds]].
File:39586903-Full-1-.jpg|A Brute Captain Major on the level [[Sierra 117 (Level)|Sierra 117]].
File:101825791-Full.jpg|A Brute Captain Major seen in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' on the campain level [[Uplift Reserve (level)|Uplift Reserve]].
File:HReach - Major Jiralhanae.png|A Captain Major in ''Halo: Reach''.
</Gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''

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