Editing Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman

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{{Disambig header|Jiralhanae members of the [[Covenant Honor Guard]]|other uses|Honor Guard}}
{{Unit infobox|variant=Cov
|name= Honor Guard
|image= [[File:H2A-Jiralhanae-HonorGuard.png|300px]]
|species= [[Jiralhanae]]
|affiliation=[[Covenant]]
|branch=[[Covenant Honor Guard]]
|mission=Protector of important individuals
|armament=[[Energy stave]]
<br>[[M90 shotgun]]
<br>[[Type-1 plasma grenade]]
<br>[[Type-25 Brute plasma rifle]] 
<br>[[Type-25 Brute Shot]]
<br>[[Type-51 carbine]]
|equipment=
|notable=
}}

{{Quote|multi=yes|q1=This is unprecedented. Unacceptable.|Rtas 'Vadumee|q2=Recommissioning the Guard was a radical step. But recent events have made it abundantly clear that the Elites can no longer guarantee our safety.|High Prophet of Truth|Conversation between [[Special Operations Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadum|Rtas 'Vadumee]] and [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]] during the [[Changing of the Guard]].}}

The position of '''Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman''' was a notably high [[Covenant]] [[Jiralhanae]] [[rank]]. Jiralhanae that occupied this rank served as protectors for the Covenant's [[Hierarchs]] and other political figures during the [[Great Schism]].<ref name="HE145">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 145''</ref>  

==Description==
The Jiralhanae Honor Guardsmen took the place of the [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili Honor Guardsmen]] as the loyal [[Honor Guard of the Covenant|Protectors]] of the [[Hierarchs]] after the assassination of the [[High Prophet of Regret]] by [[John-117]].<ref name="gravemind">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref> This [[Changing of the Guard]] was the beginning of the [[Great Schism]]. The Sangheili were incensed that their role of protecting the [[San'Shyuum]], which they had faithfully executed for a millennium, had been revoked and delegated to their rivals, the Jiralhanae.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[Sacred Icon]]''</ref>

The then-new (and seemingly short-lived) Jiralhanae role was largely ceremonial, unless a San'Shyuum's life was being threatened.<ref name="HE145"/>

==Equipment==
Jiralhanae Honor Guardsmen wore the same armor as the [[Sangheili Honor Guardsmen|their predecessors]], but with slightly different plating. These plates had a yellow and red alternating pattern, bordered by black. This yellow/red alternating pattern was also seen on the thrones of the [[High Prophets]]. The helmet also had a yellow/red alternating pattern. It was upgraded and made larger, since Jiralhanae have larger heads overall than Sangheili. Guardsmen also sported a red holographic [[Jiralhanae Captain]] flag mounted on one shoulder.<ref name="HE145"/>

Honor Guardsmen, both Sangheili and Jiralhanae, used the [[energy stave]] for ceremonial purposes.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 381''</ref> In combat, Jiralhanae Honor Guardsmen were often armed with [[Type-25 Brute plasma rifle|Brute plasma rifle]]s, [[Type-25 Brute Shot|Brute shot]]s and sometimes the [[Type-51 carbine|Covenant carbine]]. They were willing to use [[M90 shotgun]]s if necessary.<ref>'''Halo 2''', ''gameplay''</ref>

==Gameplay== 
Jiralhanae Honor Guardsmen in ''[[Halo 2]]'' fight with their own weapons, which include the [[Brute plasma rifle]], the [[Brute shot]] and sometimes the [[Covenant carbine]]. They can also use the [[M90 shotgun]]. They always work in Pairs or [[Pack]]s of two to three Jiralhanae and will go berserk when all but one are killed. Unlike their Sangheili counterparts, the Honor Guard helmet worn by Jiralhanae Honor Guards prevents them from receiving [[headshots|Headshots]]. This may be due to the fact that they wear their original Jiralhanae helmets underneath, and since together, these greatly strengthen protection. It's completely impossible to headshot an Honor Guard Jiralhanae.

Jiralhanae Honor Guards are the highest rank of Jiralhanae seen in ''Halo 2'' aside from [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]], and are noticeably more difficult opponents than Jiralhanae Majors or Jiralhanae Captains. Their indestructible helmets render them immune to headshots and thus they must be killed with bodyshots, which can be a difficult task considering a Jiralhanae's enormous durability. Effective ways to kill these Jiralhanae include to [[Dual wield]] [[Type-25 plasma rifle|plasma rifle]]s, unleash a full round of [[Type-33 Needler|needler]] fire, use the Covenant carbine, use the [[Type-50 particle beam rifle|beam rifle]], or simply kill them with a [[Type-1 plasma grenade|plasma grenade]] as they are somewhat slow. [[Type-33 fuel rod gun|fuel rod guns]] and Brute shots are also effective.

==Trivia==
*They are fought in three levels: [[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]], [[High Charity (level)|High Charity]] and [[The Great Journey]].

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:brutehonorguardsmanedit.png|A Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:HG Brute Berserking.jpg|A berserk Jiralhanae Honor Guard.
File:HGBrute.jpg|An Honor Guard Jiralhanae standing on Guard.
File:H2A - Jiralhanae Guard model.jpg|A model of a Guardsman for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A - Brute Guardsmen.jpg|A Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman shortly after appointment to the role.
File:H2AG.png|Jiralhanae Honor Guards protecting the Prophet of Mercy and Prophet of Truth.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' {{Mo}}

==Sources==
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