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The '''Jiralhanae Chieftain''', also known as '''Alpha''',{{Ref/Game|H3|Bestiarum}} is a [[Covenant rank structure|position]] within the [[Jiralhanae]] race. It is one of the highest positions in the Jiralhanae hierarchy both in social aspects and in [[Covenant military|military]] rank within the [[Covenant]] and its [[Covenant remnants|splinter factions]], including the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Reuse|RoA}}{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}{{Ref/Reuse|HINF}}
{{quote|The [[Pack]] will feast on you!|Brute Chieftain to the [[John-117|Master Chief]]|[[Halo 3]]}}
 
The '''Brute Chieftain''', also known as the '''Alpha Jiralhanae''', is a [[Covenant]] Chieftain rank for the [[Jiralhanae]] race. It is among the highest in the [[Jiralhanae]] hierarchy in social aspects and military [[rank]], succeeded only by the rank of [[War Chieftain]].


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Roles and responsibilities===
In ''[[Halo 2]]'', there were no known Brute Chieftains.  There was only the Chieftain of the Jiralhanae, [[Tartarus]], who was killed by [[Thel 'Vadamee]] and his [[Sangheili]] allies on [[Installation 05]]. The only known Chieftain before [[Tartarus]] was his uncle, [[Maccabeus]], who was also the previous wielder of [[Fist of Rukt]].
In the [[Covenant]], Chieftains primarily served as military commanders. They are leaders of groups of the half-a-dozen or more Jiralhanae as well as several lower caste species within a "[[pack]]." In Jiralhanae society, Chieftains are subordinate only to [[Jiralhanae War Chieftain|War Chieftain]]s and the [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]] himself. Apart from a pack leadership position, the Jiralhanae Chieftains are also spiritual leaders, giving sermons to their [[pack]]s.{{Ref/Level|Id=theark|H3|The Ark (level)|The Ark}}{{Ref/Level|Id=cov|H3|The Covenant (level)|The Covenant}} [[Maccabeus]], while War Chieftain of the ''[[Rapid Conversion]]'', would lead his pack in religious sermons, like the [[Progression of the Ages]] and blessing pack meals.{{Ref/Novel|HCH|Page=196}}
 
===History===
The Chieftain of the Jiralhanae, [[Tartarus]] was [[Battle for the Control Room (Installation 05)|killed]] by [[Thel 'Vadam]], his [[Sangheili]] [[Fleet of Retribution|allies]], and [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Johnson]] on [[Installation 05]]. He wielded a powerful ancient and unique [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]], the [[Fist of Rukt]].{{Ref/Level|Id=TGJ|Game=Halo 2|Level=The Great Journey}} Preceding him was his uncle Maccabeus, the previous wielder of the Fist of Rukt. Maccabeus's death was at his young nephew's hands, as is the tradition within the Jiralhanae culture: a fight to the death over the Chieftain position within the pack. The same can likely be said for most Jiralhanae Chieftains unless the previous Chieftain fell in battle; however contestants may have had to fight to the death for the position if this was the case. This was known to have happened on at least one occasion during the [[Stomping on the Heels of a Fuss|Jiralhanae occupation]] of the colony [[Beta Gabriel]].{{Ref/Book|Id=H:Evo|Book=Halo: Evolution|Section=Stomping on the Heels of a Fuss|SectionLinkText=Stomping on the Heels of a Fuss}}
 
Due to animosity stoked by the [[Great Schism]], the Jiralhanae and [[Sangheili]] typically did not work together after the war, at least not as equals.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Envoy3|Halo: Envoy|Chapter=1 "The Covenant had failed, obliterated under the weight of many lies; as a result, the Sangheili did not make common cause with Jiralhanae anymore, at least not as equals. No, this was strange. "}} For reasons unknown, a few Jiralhanae Chieftains would eventually join [[Merg Vol's Covenant]] as lesser infantry after the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]]. These few Jiralhanae would fight on behalf of the group during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]] in [[2554]].{{Ref/Reuse|HSA}} Very few Chieftains were depicted serving [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] in a [[UNSC Tactical Simulator]] set during the [[Battle of Installation 03]] in [[2557]].{{Ref/Reuse|HSS}}


Many Chieftains served in the [[Banished]], leading standard [[pack]]s. Certain Banished Chieftains with massive packs formed them into [[legion#Banished|legion]]s and were titled [[Legionmaster]]s.{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR4|HSoR}} Other Chieftains with high authority were titled [[Jiralhanae Warlord|Warlord]]s to keep other packs in line.{{Ref/Reuse|SOR4}} The supreme leading Chieftains of the Banished consisted of [[War Chief]]s, including both [[Decimus]] and [[Escharum]],{{Ref/Reuse|SOR4}} and the [[Warmaster]] [[Atriox]].{{Ref/Book|Id=H:OSFM5|OSFM|Page=158|Quote=Atriox: Warmaster of the Banished}}
In ''[[Halo 3]]'', they command a "pack" of lesser Brutes and enforce the pack-like mentality. In the ''Halo 3'' video documentary "Et Tu, Brute?", there were multiple Brute Chieftains, although not as high as [[Tartarus]] or [[Maccabeus]], who were believed to be among the highest-ranked of the [[Jiralhanae]]. They wear very elaborate black and red [[Power Armor]] (which is stronger than usual and impervious to [[Plasma Grenades]] or [[Spike Grenades]] and [[Needler]] needles), breast-plates, and an even more intricate headdress.<ref>[http://media.teamxbox.com/games/ss/1353/1166618976.jpg TeamXbox Image]</ref> The Brute Chieftain may hold a rank similar to the [[Elite]] [[Zealot]]. In [[Halo Wars]], Chieftains appear in crimson red attire.


==Equipment==
== Weapons ==
===Armor===
[[Image:1216073359 Chieftain.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A Brute Chieftain charging towards his opponent.]]
{{Main|Chieftain power armor}}
These Brute Chieftains are clad in ornate red and black armor. While it cannot take as much damage as the gold-coloured armor worn by [[War Chieftain|War Chieftains]], it allows greater speed and mobility. Their [[Power Armor]] cannot be stuck by [[Plasma Grenades]], [[Type-2 Antipersonnel Fragmentation Grenade|Spike Grenades]], or [[Needler]] projectiles. However, their armor can be stuck by [[Type-3 Antipersonnel/Antimateriel Incendiary Grenade|Incendiary Grenades]].
Jiralhanae Chieftains are typically clad in resilient ornate crimson and black/silver [[Chieftain power armor|armor]] and are instantly recognizable by their matching large horned headdress, a design which pays homage to the [[Degaeorth]] of [[Doisac]].{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Envoy|Page=40–41}} However, there's varying types of armor favored by Chieftains,{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}{{Ref/Reuse|HR}}{{Ref/Reuse|HINF}} including one design of armor that is thicker with its left arm to deliver bone-crushing melee attacks should they need to perform one without their gravity hammers.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}} Another chassis also have dual wrist-mounted blades extending over their hands for extra melee capabilities.{{Ref/Reuse|HINF}} While it cannot take as much damage as the bronze, gold-colored armor worn by War Chieftains, it allows greater speed and mobility.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}{{Ref/Reuse|HR}} They are also equipped with renegerating [[energy shielding|personal energy shields]].{{Ref/Reuse|HR}} Their [[Jiralhanae power armor|power armor]] cannot be stuck by [[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|plasma grenade]]s, [[Type-2 spike grenade|spike grenade]]s, or [[Type-33 needler|needler]] [[Blamite|projectiles]].{{Ref/Reuse|H3}} However, their armor can be stuck by [[Orgudam Workshop firebomb|firebombs]] and unarmored parts like the Chieftains' weapons, hands, and feet can be stuck by spike and plasma grenades.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}} Unlike the power armor worn by Jiralhanae of lesser ranks, a Chieftain's armor does not fall apart once the shields are disabled.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}} Additionally, their power armor grants Chieftains exceptionally high resistance to energy weaponry; even unshielded.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}


There is another variant of the Chieftain [[Jiralhanae power armor|power armor]], which have a different design and better protection than typical types. It had also a techsuit that covers almost the entire body, including the hands.{{Ref/Reuse|Cards}} These armors were issued by several high-ranking Jiralhanae leaders such as [[Avitus]], also known as the "Brute Army Commander", and [[Unidentified Jiralhanae chieftain (Heian)|another Jiralhanae Chieftain]], albeit the former being also colored entirely in red, opposing red-and-black-colored chieftain power armors, and the latter entirely in blue rather than in red.{{Ref/Game|Id=Cards|HW|Detail=[[:File:HWDE Thrallslayer LeaderProfile.jpg|Collectors Edition Leader Cards]]}}{{Ref/Film|Id=legends|Film=Halo Legends|Story=The Babysitter}} Whenever if either the "Army Commander" term is considered a Jiralhanae title given to several of these Chieftains who wear these power armors or possibly a rank, or simply a nickname given to only Avitus is unknown.
On Easy and Normal difficulties it is possible to stick their feet, hands and weapon with spike or plasma grenades. Their primary armament is the [[Gravity Hammer]]. Brute Chieftains are the only enemy, aside from the occasional Flood, who uses the weapon. On all level modes they carry and almost always use the [[Invincibility]] power-up. It is also possible for them to carry a [[Regenerator]], [[Flare]], or [[Power Drain]]. On their left arm, the armor is thicker to deliver bone-crushing melee attacks. Weapon Chieftains will be closely guarded by two or more [[Brutes]], only leaving the security of the pack when they feel it is tactically sound or simply when they thirst for blood. Then, they will run at the [[Master Chief]] (or [[Arbiter (Character)|Arbiter]] if co-op). If they run for you, turn and run as fast as you can. More often than not, unless you've  managed to kill them within the first few seconds, they will activate their [[Invincibility]] if they are carrying one and you will not be able to kill them until it wears off. Chieftains can close distances quickly, and will not hesitate to smack anything out of their path. In the novel [[Contact Harvest]], Tartarus likely wore this or a similar armour before he killed Maccabeus and obtained the same armor as War Chieftains wear.


While most Jiralhanae Chieftains were known to have worn power armor, a few were poorly armored, like the bulk of lower-ranked Jiralhanae warriors as a whole until the Great Schism, including [[Parabum]] and [[Lydus]].{{Ref/Reuse|H:Evo}}{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE|Comic=Halo: Escalation|Issue=[[Halo: Escalation Issue 1|#1]]}}
==Counter-Chieftain Tactics==
[[Image:2514795-full.jpg|thumb|230px|A Chieftain fighting Thel 'Vadamee in the [[Citadel (Structure)|Citadel]].]]
Brute Chieftains, as fitting their "commander role", have incredible physical strength and agility, more so than their lesser brethren. Avoid going into melee combat with a Weapon Chieftain and even when facing off against a War Chieftain, take care not to get hit. However, if you do get yourself in the situation, do not try to melee him; if you are foolish enough to try and melee him, he will quickly deliver a deadly, final blow. Run away as quickly as possible once you see him trying to get close enough to melee you. Shoot him enough times with one of your guns (be it pistol or rocket launcher), until his "shielding" or power armor breaks, and try to save grenades up until this fight to "stick" him with one.


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'''[[Invincibility]]'''
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*A hammer-wielding Chieftain will often utilize the invincibility power-up while charging at you if you're firing and backpedaling at the same time. However, if the player is able to kill the Chieftain before he activates it, the player can use the Invincibility to great gain.
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*A Brute Chieftain will activate his Invincibility equipment when he is low on health.
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*If it has activated its Invincibility, don't try to confront the Chieftain; instead, continue to elude him until the Invincibility wears off.
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*Even when Chieftains utilize the Invincibility power-up, assassinations will still kill them.


===Weaponry===
'''Headshots'''
The Jiralhanae Chieftain's primary and iconic armament is the [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]],{{Ref/Reuse|H3}} although they sometimes use {{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}}s, {{Pattern|Kopasa'mada|plasma launcher}}s, {{Pattern|Pek|plasma cannon}}s,{{Ref/Game|Id=HR|HR}} {{Pattern|Shea'p|plasma cannon}}s and [[Grenflekt Workshop Scrap Cannon]]s. They usually carry the [[invincibility]] power-up, and sometimes at least another [[equipment]] such as a [[regenerator]], [[flare]], or [[power drain]].{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}


==Known Chieftains==
A good way to deal with Chieftains is to shoot its helmet/headdress off and shoot it multiple times in its head.
*[[Ballas]]
*[[Bracktanus]]
*[[Castor]]
*[[Cethegus]]
*[[Deukalion]]
*[[En'Geddon]]
*[[Ik'Novus|Ik'Novus The Devourer]]
*[[Hekabe]]
*[[Jovus]]
*[[Lydus]]
*[[Parabum]]
*[[Pellius]]
*[[Avitus]]
*[[Ipso]]


==Gameplay==
'''Equipment'''
[[File:H3 Raging Brute chieftain.jpg|thumb|left|A Brute Chieftain charging towards his opponent.]]
*A good way to kill a Chieftain is to use Cloaking and assassinate him. This way you are unharmed, but you can also pick up his Invincibility, since they did not have time to activate it. However, you should be careful not to alert any of the surrounding Brutes. If they know that you are there, and even if they cannot see you, the Chieftain can sometimes sense where you are even if you are cloaked and will turn around in your direction, although he does not attack. This will make it harder to get behind him and if you touch him, he will hit you and you will temporarily lose your cloaking, allowing them to see and shoot you.
A Jiralhanae Chieftain's shields are stronger than those of a standard Jiralhanae, but, oddly, are slightly weaker than a [[Jiralhanae Captain]]'s. Unlike the power armor worn by Jiralhanae of lesser ranks, a Chieftain's armor does not fall apart once the shields are disabled. Additionally, their heavy helmets protect them from [[headshot]]s, and it requires a handful of shots to the head from a precision weapon to knock off their helmet and leave them vulnerable to a fatal headshot. On any difficulty it only takes one [[Type-50 particle beam rifle|beam rifle]] or [[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle|sniper rifle]] shot to disable their shields, while Jiralhanae Captains require two shots on Heroic or Legendary to bring their shields down. On Heroic, a Chieftain's shield can be brought down with twelve [[MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System|assault rifle]] bullets or eight [[Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle|plasma rifle]] bolts. However, even unshielded, a Jiralhanae Chieftain has extremely high durability and can survive incredibly high amounts of damage; on Heroic, it takes forty-three assault rifle bullets, five particle beam rifle shots, or five direct hits from a [[Type-25 Brute shot|Brute shot]] to kill an unshielded Chieftain, whereas any other Jiralhanae rank dies after only one beam rifle shot or one to two Brute shot grenades once their shields are disabled. This makes the durability of Chieftains much closer to that of the Jiralhanae of ''Halo 2'' than any other Jiralhanae unit in ''Halo 3''. Additionally, their power armor grants Chieftains exceptionally high resistance to energy weaponry; even unshielded, a Jiralhanae Chieftain can withstand more than two hundred plasma rifle bolts before falling, while most standard Jiralhanae die after only a little over a dozen plasma rifle bolts once their shields are gone. Their [[Jiralhanae power armor|power armor]] cannot be stuck by [[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|plasma grenade]]s, [[Type-2 spike grenade|spike grenade]]s, or [[Type-33 needler|needler]] [[Blamite|projectiles]]. However, their armor can be stuck by [[Orgudam Workshop firebomb|firebombs]] and unarmored parts like the Chieftains' weapons, hands, and feet can be stuck by spike and plasma grenades.


The Jiralhanae Chieftain's primary armament is the [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]], although they are also known to use {{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}}s, {{Pattern|Kopasa'mada|plasma launcher}}s, and {{Pattern|Pek|plasma cannon}}s. Jiralhanae Chieftains are the only enemy, aside from the occasional [[Flood]] and [[Sangheili General]], who use these weapons. On all level modes, they carry and almost always use the [[invincibility]] power-up. It is also possible for them to carry a [[regenerator]], [[flare]], or [[power drain]].
*You can also try to trap the Chieftain in a grav lift, as they don't seem to attack in mid air. Best way for this to work is if you pin him to a surface above, then you can choose to shoot him at a distance, or join him up top and beat him down.
*Another trick to use in [[Crow's Nest (Base)|Crow's Nest]] is to throw the grav lift at an angle toward the trailer on the left to either catapult the boxes at him or using the trailer itself. This causes significant damage or death.


===Tactics===
'''Grenades'''
Jiralhanae Chieftains will be closely guarded by two or more [[Jiralhanae Bodyguard]]s as well as high numbers of Jiralhanae of other ranks, only leaving the security of the pack when they feel it is tactically sound or simply when they thirst for blood. Chieftains generally hang back and allow their entourage of Jiralhanae to do the fighting, generally only charging forward to attack with their gravity hammers after several of their Jiralhanae pack subordinates have been slain.
*Although you cannot stick them, you can stick the Chieftain's Gravity Hammer. It's quite difficult but it will kill him immediately. This does not work on Legendary.
*Incendiary Grenades are a good way to kill a Chieftain, although on Legendary this is not a guaranteed one hit kill, as he can easily activate his Invincibility and negate the effects of your grenade.
*If you shoot off a Chieftain's helmet, grenades will stick to his head.  


If they run for you, turn and run as fast as you can. More often than not, unless you've managed to kill them within the first few seconds, they will activate their [[invincibility]] if they are carrying one and you will not be able to kill them until it wears off. Chieftains can close distances quickly, and will not hesitate to smack anything out of their path. Though less durable than the more ornate [[War Chieftain]]s, they are far faster and much deadlier in close combat, and they still boast extremely powerful shields and armor.
'''Controlling the Chieftain's motion'''
*When facing a charging hammer Chieftain, jump up as he tries to hit you with his hammer and the blow from the hammer will push you away from the Brute, giving you more time to damage him, and ultimately kill him. Make sure you're not on an edge or the blast from the hammer could knock you over the edge, killing you.
*An excellent way to kill a hammer-wielding Chieftain on any difficulty level is that when he's charging you, when he's not invincible, charge him as well and when he swings his Gravity hammer he should jump past you if you're close enough. Then you can turn around and assassinate him.
*After a Chieftain has struck, if you melee him in the stomach he will stagger back. Keep meleeing him and he won't have time to hit. However you must get your timing right as if it is not exactly after he has hit, he will hit again. Also make sure all the other Brutes in the pack are dead or distracted.
*Even though they won't stick to the Brute's armor, throwing a spike grenade will cause the Brute Chieftain to make a clumsy dive sideways, making for an easy assassination.  


===Counter-Chieftain tactics===
'''Kill the Chieftain first'''
[[File:2514795-full.jpg|thumb|A Chieftain fighting Thel 'Vadam in the [[Citadel (Structure)|Citadel]].]]
*If a Chieftain is surrounded by his Brute companions, kill him first. If you kill all the others, then he will assault you and any of your allies.
*Jiralhanae Chieftains, as fitting their "commander" role, have incredible physical strength and agility - far more so than their lesser brethren. Avoid going into melee combat with a Chieftain. However, if you do get yourself in the situation, do not try to melee him or he will quickly deliver a direct blow with the gravity hammer, which is a one-hit-kill even on [[Normal]] difficulty. Run away as quickly as possible once you see him trying to get close enough to melee you. Shoot him enough times with one of your weapons, until his Power Armor breaks, then try to shoot his helmet/headdress off so that you can score a [[headshot]].
*When facing a Brute Chieftain and his Brutes, he will not attack until all of his fellow Brutes dies, as such. If you have superior cover, you might want to focus on killing the Chieftain first with a headshot capable weapon like a [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|Battle Rifle]] or a [[Type-51 Carbine|Covenant Carbine]]. He should not activate the Invincibility.
*Another way, though difficult, is to circle around the back of the Chieftain, wait for them to do his backward melee attack, and again circle around them while they're still turning round to where you used to be. This gives you ample time for an assassination. Believe it or not, this is the best way to kill them: their swing animations are incredibly predictable during Halo 3, and this extends to all hammer-wielding Jiralhanae. Note: assassinations ignore invincibility, making this tactic even more useful.
*One of the best ways to kill a Chieftain is to charge at them from a distance. They will begin to leap at you; use the time when they are crouching down to leap to get up close to them. When they leap, if done correctly, they over the player's head, giving him or her enough time to perform an assassination.
*A hammer-wielding Chieftain will often utilize the Invincibility power-up while charging at you if you're firing and back-pedaling at the same time. However, if the player is able to kill the Chieftain before he activates it, the player can use the Invincibility to great gain.
*Even when Chieftains utilize the invincibility power-up, an assassination will still kill them.
*A good way to kill Chieftains is to use Cloaking and assassinate them. This way you are unharmed, and you can also pick up their Invincibility since they did not have time to activate it. However, you should be careful not to alert any of the surrounding Jiralhanae. If they know that you are there, even if they cannot see you, the Chieftain will sometimes be able to sense where you are even if you are cloaked and will turn around in your direction, although he does not attack. This will make it harder to get behind him and if you touch him, he will hit you and you will temporarily lose your cloaking, allowing the rest of the Jiralhanae to see and attack you.  
*Probably the easiest way to kill a Chieftain is to use a Spartan Laser on him. This will kill the Jiralhanae instantly, allowing you to pick up his invincibility and, if you want, his gravity hammer. It is easier to do this as soon as you see them while they are taunting and growling at you, for on higher difficulties, they will activate their invincibility as the laser hits them, rendering the shot wasted. In ''Halo 3'', this can only be done on the level ''the Covenant'', as it is the only Halo 3 level where you are given a Spartan Laser.
*Although you cannot stick Chieftains, if you are a good shot you can stick the Chieftain's weapon, which usually is the gravity hammer. It's quite difficult, but it will kill him immediately. (This does not work on Legendary difficulty.)
*When facing a charging Chieftain, jump up as they try to hit you with their hammer and the blow from the hammer will push you away from the Jiralhanae, giving you more time to damage him and ultimately kill him as well as recharge your shields. Make sure you're not on an edge or the blast from the hammer could knock you over the edge, killing you.
*Incendiary Grenades are a good way to kill a Chieftain, although on Legendary, this is not a guaranteed one hit kill, including a shot from Flamethrower as he can easily activate his Invincibility and negate the effects of your grenade.  
*If the Chieftain is alone, you may attempt to lure him into a close range fight and melee him before sidestepping. The Chieftains are surprisingly slow to recover after a melee/hammer attempt, so you can kill them with multiple melee hits by edging around him/jumping over him every time he attempts to melee/hammer you. This is quite risky, however, and is not recommended on higher difficulties.
*Another good way to kill a Chieftain is to dual-wield spikers, as Chieftains seem to have a vulnerability to the spikes. Enough spikes will also slow down the Chieftain, occasionally stopping the Chieftain's charge and if you pump enough into him, he ''will'' eventually go down. Same with plasma rifles.
*When a Chieftain swings their gravity hammer at you, you can perform a 'gravity jump.' While not an actual move incorporated into the game, this involves jumping moments before the hammer hits, so that you ride the shock wave, usually to a place far away from the chieftain. Skilled players may utilize this to get out of an explosive's blast range, or to get head shots from above.
*In ''Halo: Reach'', Chieftain armor can be stuck with plasma grenades. However, their reasonably strong shields and high unshielded durability mean that they can usually survive a stick attempt.
*The sniper rifle is devastating against Chieftains in ''Halo: Reach''. Two head shots will kill any Chieftain on Easy, Normal and Heroic difficulties.
*Unlike energy sword-equipped Sangheili, who will generally make a beeline for their target without evading enemy fire, Jiralhanae Chieftains will jink back and forth as they charge, making them much more difficult to head shot or stick than their Sangheili counterparts. This is compensated for because of their slower speed and the comparative ease of dodging the slower hammer strike compared with a sword swing.
*The Chieftain, if lucky, can be killed in one hit by a Spartan Laser at ''Halo 3: ODST''. Normally, when the laser hits the Chieftain, his power armor will break, but somehow he was able to activate the Invincibility power-up to withstand the blow, forcing the player to fire another round.
**Utilizing Flamethrower is also a good idea, but the player must maintain its distances since breaking the power armor often makes the Chieftain triggers the Invincibility power-up.


==Production notes==
'''Power weapons and good combos'''
*During the early development of ''[[Halo 3]]'', a Jiralhanae Chieftain was seen wielding an [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]]. This was probably taken out due to the fact that Jiralhanae prefer their own gravity hammers, and because the energy sword is a [[Sangheili]]-exclusive weapon (and the Jiralhanae dislike the Sangheili).
*A Shotgun or a Rocket Launcher are other ways to deal with Chieftains; however, be careful as they might activate their Invincibility and charge.
*All Jiralhanae Chieftains are voiced by [[John DiMaggio]] in both ''Halo 3'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
*Dual-wielded Spikers will take it down on lower difficulties, but you'll have to empty a full magazine from both weapons.
*In ''[[Halo 3: The Official Strategy Guide]]'', there is a mistake on the last page, where there is a War Chieftain wielding a gravity hammer. There are also images of an ordinary Jiralhanae Chieftain wielding a plasma turret and a fuel rod gun.
*In the level [[The Covenant (Level)|The Covenant]] use the Spartan Laser from the crashed pelican and it will be an instant kill on the Chieftains in both towers.
*The [[Noob Combo]] will get you a near instant kill from a distance on lower difficulties and without [[Halo 3 Skulls#Tough Luck|Tough Luck]]; just make sure the other Brutes are dead.
*Plasma weapons will work much better than projectiles in taking down any of the Chieftain's armor. A plasma rifle or pistol works effectively at stripping the Brute of his armor.


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
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*During the early development of Halo 3, the Brute Chieftain was seen wielding an [[Energy Sword]]. This was probably taken out due to the fact that [[Brutes]] prefer Gravity Hammers over Energy Swords, and that the energy sword is the weapon of the [[Elite]]s.
*If a Chieftain is transformed into a [[Flood]] [[Flood combat form|combat form]] in ''[[Halo 3]]'', his armor will become that of a [[Jiralhanae Minor]]. This is because the game engine does not have any code to transform the Chieftain into a "Chieftain" combat form. This can be easily observed in the Citadel during the level ''The Covenant'', where the Flood temporarily ally with the Master Chief and the Arbiter to attack the remaining Covenant forces. Another good place to see an infected Chieftain is on the level ''[[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]'', because an infected Chieftain is in a [[Flood dispersal pod]].
*Chieftains are arguably stronger than [[Hunters]] due to their special armor, Gravity Hammers, and extreme durability. They do, however, have two weakness that the Hunters do not have - the first would be a melee hit at the back would be an instant kill, and the second would be the vulnerability once their headpiece is removed, as they are susceptible to head shots.
*In the ''Halo 3'' level ''[[Sierra 117]]'', a Chieftain is seen hanging onto the side of a Phantom in the clearing with a crashed Pelican down the cliff. Oddly, this Chieftain can be stuck with plasma grenades, but shows no reaction to them, and is completely immune to the blast.
*If a Chieftain is transformed into a Flood Combat Form, its armor will become that of a [[Brute Minor]]. This can be easily observed in the latter half of [[The Covenant (Level)|The Covenant]], where Flood join you and attack the [[Covenant]].
*The Chieftain appears in [[Wikipedia:Epic Games|Epic Games]] and [[Wikipedia:Mediatonic|Mediatonic]]'s ''[[Wikipedia:Fall Guys|Fall Guys]]'' as one of the characters in the Spartan Showdown event.
*In "Halo 3: The Strategy Guide", there is a mistake in that there is a War Chieftain wielding a [[Gravity Hammer]]. There are also images of a Weapon's Chieftain wielding a Plasma Cannon and a [[Fuel Rod Gun]].
*In the ''[[Halo 3]]'' level [[Sierra 117 (Level)|Sierra 117]], a Chieftain is seen hanging onto the side of a Phantom in the clearing with a crashed Pelican down the cliff. Oddly, this Chieftain can be stuck with [[Plasma Grenade|Plasma Grenades]], but shows no reaction to it, and is immune to the blast.
*Chieftains are feared by Marines, Elites, and even the Arbiter, as they occasionally give you verbal warnings when you engage a Chieftain.
*The voice actor for the Chieftains is John Dimaggio, better known as the voice of Bender from Futurama or Marcus Fenix from Gears of War.
*In Halo Wars, the Brute Chieftain can use a vortex and pull enemies towards him.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
===Concept art and illustrations===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H3 Chieftain Concept.jpg|Concept art of a Jiralhanae Chieftain for ''[[Halo 3]]''.
Image:Tartarusfull.jpg|Tartarus, the only Chieftain who appears ''Halo 2''. Note the difference to the elaborate armor the Brutes wear in ''Halo 3''.
File:H3 RedChieftainConcept.jpg|Another concept for a Chieftain in ''Halo 3'', this time with a more reddish color scheme closer to the final design.
Image:Brute 1024.jpg|The [[Brute Army Commander]] from [[Halo Wars]].
File:H4_BruteChieftain_Concept.jpg|Chieftain concept art for ''[[Halo 4]]''{{'}}s [[Prologue]] entry.
Image:emag_halo3_092307_2_bd140.jpg|Brute Chieftain attacking Master Chief.
File:Haloinitiation1variant.jpg|A Jiralhanae Chieftain fighting against [[Sarah Palmer]] on the cover of ''[[Halo: Initiation Issue 1]]''.
File:H2A Terminals - Murder of the Councilors.jpg|Jiralhanae Chieftain [[Avitus]] overseeing the massacre of [[Sangheili Councilor]]s on Installation 05 in the ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|terminals]].
File:HTfS gallery Chieftain.jpg|A Chieftain preparing to fight a Marine in ''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''.
File:HINF-Chieftainconcept.jpg|Concept art of a Banished Jiralhanae Chieftain for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF-Chieftainconcepts.jpg|More concept art of Banished Chieftains.
File:HINF Chibi Chieftain Emblem.png|A ''Halo Infinite'' multiplayer emblem of a Brute Chieftain.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Screenshots===
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File:emag_halo3_092307_2_bd140.jpg|A Jiralhanae Chieftain attacking John-117 in ''Halo 3''.
[[Category:The Covenant]]
File:2 Chieftains.jpg|A Jiralhanae Chieftain standing near a [[War Chieftain]].
[[Category:Brutes]]
File:ChieftainPrecher.jpg|A Chieftain delivers a sermon to his pack.
[[Category:Ranks]]
File:HW_Thrallslayer_1.jpg|Avitus, a Jiralhanae Chieftain in ''[[Halo Wars]]''.
File:UnarmedChieftain.png|An unarmed Chieftain in ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:Brute_Chieftain_ODST.jpg|A Jiralhanae Chieftain illuminated by [[Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance|VISR]].
File:Brute_Chieftain_Close-Up.jpg|A close-up of a Chieftain's elaborate headdress.
File:Chieftain_Action_Figure.jpg|A Jiralhanae Chieftain action figure from [[McFarlane Toys]].
File:HReach - Chieftain Jiralhanae.png|An early build of a Jiralhanae Chieftain in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Halo- Reach - Brute Chief.jpg|A Chieftain charging a [[Spartan-III]].
File:Brute_chieftain_pose.png|A Chieftain holding its hammer.
File:Reach 6610802 Full.jpg|A Chieftain without its helmet in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:ChieftainHalf.jpg|A Jiralhanae Chieftain with a gravity hammer in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HTMCC-HR BruteChieftain.png|A Jiralhanae Chieftain with a fuel rod gun in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Brute Chieftain symbols.png|Pattern on the Chieftain Armor in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:ChieftainFull.jpg|Another view of the Chieftain.
File:H4 - Chieftain Battle.png|A Jiralhanae Chieftain against a [[Spartan-II]] in ''Halo 4''.
File:Spartan_Strike_chieftain.png|A Jiralhanae Chieftain in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''.
File:HINF-Oiyougotapermitforthat.jpg|A Covenant Chieftain alongside two other Jiralhanae in a flashback during ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF FF PressKit Chieftain.jpg|A Chieftain with a gravity hammer.
File:HINF ChieftainCannon.jpg|A Banished Chieftain welding a {{Pattern|Shea'p|plasma cannon}}.
File:HINF-ReachChieftain.jpg|A Jiralhanae Chieftain guarding a Banished outpost on Installation 07.
File:HINF ChieftainHammer 1.png|A Jiralhanae Chieftain with a gravity hammer.
File:HINF ChieftainHammer 2.png|A Jiralhanae Chieftain smashes the ground with a gravity hammer.
File:HINF ChieftainTurret&Minor.png|A Chieftain alongside a Jiralhanae Warrior.
File:HINF Brute Chieftain hammer.png|A gravity hammer-wielding Chieftain with its armor partially shot off.
File:Enc22 Vheiloth Chieftain.png|A Jiralhanae Chieftain in ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]''.
File:FallGuys-Chieftainroar.png|The Chieftain ROAR! emote in ''Fall Guys''.
</gallery>
 
==List of appearances==
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*''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Starry Night]]''
*''[[Believe]]''
**''[[Diorama]]'' {{C|Diorama only}}
*''[[Halo: Landfall]]''
**''[[Halo: Last One Standing]]''
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[The Babysitter]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''
**''[[Stomping on the Heels of a Fuss]]''
**''[[The Return]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
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*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{c|[[Prologue]] only}}
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
*''[[Halo: New Blood]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo: Last Light]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
*''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
*''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR3|HSoR|Chapter=3}}
**''[[Sacrifice]]''
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]''
*''[[Halo: Age of Retribution]]''
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==Sources==
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{{Jiralhanae Ranks}}
{{Jiralhanae Ranks/Banished}}
 
[[Category:Covenant ranks]]

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