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{{Species infobox
{{Species infobox
|name=Kig-Yar
|name=Kig-Yar
|image={{tabcontainer|title1=Ruuhtian|content1=[[File:HINF Kig-Yar Raider.png|250px]]|title2=Ibie'shan|content2=[[File:H5G-Render-Jackal.png|300px]]|title3=T'vaoan|content3=[[File:Halo Reach - Skirmisher.png|200px]]}}
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|latin=''Perosus latrunculus''
|latin=''Perosus latrunculus''<ref name="waypointuniverse">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/kig-yar '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Kig-Yar'']</ref>
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|classification=Saurian{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuniverse}}
|classification=Saurian{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuniverse}}
|subspecies=*[[Ibie'shan]]{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuniverse}}
|subspecies=*[[Ibie'shan]]{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuniverse}}
*[[Ruuht|Ruuhtian]]{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuniverse}}
*[[Ruuhtian]]{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuniverse}}
*[[T'vaoan]]{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuniverse}}
*[[T'vaoan]]{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuniverse}}
|diet=Omnivorous<ref name="md73">'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 73''</ref>
|diet=Omnivorous<ref name="md73">'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 73''</ref>
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|homeworld=[[Eayn]]
|homeworld=[[Eayn]]
|techlevel=Native Tier 4 {{C|Adopted Tier 2}}{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}}
|techlevel=Native Tier 4 {{C|Adopted Tier 2}}{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}}
|notable-person=*[[Barroth]]
|notable-person=*[[Chur'R-Yar]]
*[[Chur'R-Yar]]
*[[Chol Von]]
*[[Chol Von]]
*[[Krith]]
*[[Krith]]
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*[[Reth]]
*[[Reth]]
*[[Sav Fel]]
*[[Sav Fel]]
*[[Writh Kul]]
*[[Zhar (Kig-Yar)|Zhar]]
*[[Zhar (Kig-Yar)|Zhar]]
|othernames=*Buzzard
|othernames=*Buzzard
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{{Quote|Jackals may be superior marksmen and they're very sneaky, but that doesn't make them excellent snipers — they’re a little too bloodthirsty for that.|Anonymous UNSC Marine}}
{{Quote|Jackals may be superior marksmen and they're very sneaky, but that doesn't make them excellent snipers — they’re a little too bloodthirsty for that.|Anonymous UNSC Marine}}


The '''Kig-Yar''' (sometimes rendered as "'''Kig-yar'''"; [[Forerunner]] designation: ''Perosus latrunculus'', [[Wikipedia:Latin|Latin]] for "hateful bandit";<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=865756 '''halo.bungie.org''': ''Bestiarum Latin names translated'']</ref> [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] designation: ''Covenant secundarium carnivora prœdonis'', Latin for "Covenant secondary carnivorous combatant"<ref name="journal">'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''</ref>) are a dinosaur-like saurian species.<ref name="B.net">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net''': ODST Guide]</ref> Following their assimilation in [[1342|1342 CE]], the Kig-Yar served the [[Covenant]] until its [[Great Schism|dissolution]] in [[2552]]. Many went on to aid its [[Covenant remnants|remnants]] as mercenaries, privateers, and [[pirate]]s, though the majority stayed independent of any such factions.
The '''Kig-Yar''' (sometimes rendered as "'''Kig-yar'''"; [[Forerunner]] designation: ''Perosus latrunculus'', [[Wikipedia:Latin|Latin]] for "hateful bandit";<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=865756 '''halo.bungie.org''': ''Bestiarum Latin names translated'']</ref> [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] designation: ''Covenant secundarium carnivora prœdonis'', Latin for "Covenant secondary carnivorous combatant"<ref name="journal">'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''</ref>), are a dinosaur-like saurian species.<ref name="B.net">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net''': ODST Guide]</ref> Following their assimilation in [[1342|1342 CE]], the Kig-Yar served the [[Covenant]] until its [[Great Schism|dissolution]] in [[2552]]. Many went on to aid its [[Covenant remnants|remnants]] as mercenaries, privateers, and [[pirate]]s, though the majority stayed independent of any such factions.  


There are several distinct races of Kig-Yar, though humans have commonly identified two groupings ('''Jackals''' and '''Skirmishers''') based on encounters in the battlefield. In combat, Kig-Yar typically served the Covenant as snipers and scouts due to their excellent senses of sight, smell, and hearing.{{Ref/Reuse|HE155}}
There are several distinct races of Kig-Yar, though humans have commonly identified two groupings ('''Jackals''' and '''Skirmishers''') based on encounters in the battlefield. In combat, Kig-Yar typically served the Covenant as snipers and scouts due to their excellent senses of sight, smell, and hearing.{{Ref/Reuse|HE155}}
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===Development of civilization===
===Development of civilization===
The Kig-Yar are believed to have evolved from a saurian species on the continent of [[Ah'lomet]].{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=206}} During their early history, Kig-Yar society was divided into [[clan]]s that sailed across [[Eayn]]'s seas as pirates, raiding the encampments and settlements of rival clans.<ref name="ch93">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 93''</ref> Ancient Kig-Yar once experienced a gladiatorial era, similar to [[human]]s. These ancient Kig-Yar would hold inter-clan physical combat competitions in the largest population centers on Eayn's biggest continent.<ref name="HE157">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 157''</ref> Excessive raiding and piracy on Eayn would ultimately culminate in the [[Czaalo Wars]] - a series of large-scale conflicts.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=207}} Eventually, the clans united, and the Kig-Yar species worked together in developing space-travel technology.<ref name="HE115">'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 115''</ref>  
The Kig-Yar are believed to have evolved from a saurian species on the continent of [[Ah'lomet]].{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=206}} During their early history, Kig-Yar society was divided into [[clan]]s that sailed across [[Eayn]]'s seas as pirates, raiding the encampments and settlements of rival clans.<ref name="ch93">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 93''</ref> Ancient Kig-Yar once experienced a gladiatorial era, similar to [[human]]s. These ancient Kig-Yar would hold inter-clan physical combat competitions in the largest population centers on Eayn's biggest continent.<ref name="HE157">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 157''</ref> Eventually, the clans united, and the Kig-Yar species worked together in developing space-travel technology.<ref name="HE115">'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 115''</ref>  


Shortly afterward, they established colonies on many small [[asteroid]]s and planetoids around [[Chu'ot]]. The Kig-Yar on these asteroids were sustained by [[Wikipedia:grey market|gray market]] trade and developed free from the government that dominated Eayn. Some Kig-Yar continued their ancient ways of life and became [[piracy|pirates]] once more, preying upon merchant starships. The piracy and looting in the system led to the Kig-Yar government's militia recruiting selectively picked [[Skirmisher Commando|Commandos]] from sectarian societies from the asteroids that orbit Chu'ot. The Commandos fought off the pirates in an extremely ruthless and precise fashion.{{Ref/Reuse|HE157}} When the overwhelming [[Covenant military]] juggernaut arrived in the Kig-Yar home system in [[1342]], the Kig-Yar pirates and militia joined forces in an attempt to fend off the alien intruders.{{Ref/Reuse|HE115}}
Shortly afterward, they established colonies on many small [[asteroid]]s and planetoids around [[Chu'ot]]. The Kig-Yar on these asteroids were sustained by [[Wikipedia:grey market|gray market]] trade and developed free from the government that dominated Eayn. Some Kig-Yar continued their ancient ways of life and became [[piracy|pirates]] once more, preying upon merchant starships. The piracy and looting in the system led to the Kig-Yar government's militia recruiting selectively picked [[Skirmisher Commando|Commandos]] from sectarian societies from the asteroids that orbit Chu'ot. The Commandos fought off the pirates in an extremely ruthless and precise fashion.{{Ref/Reuse|HE157}} When the overwhelming [[Covenant military]] juggernaut arrived in the Kig-Yar home system in [[1342]], the Kig-Yar pirates and militia joined forces in an attempt to fend off the alien intruders.{{Ref/Reuse|HE115}}
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==Biology==
==Biology==
===Anatomy and physiology===
===Anatomy and physiology===
[[File:Jackal by Halsey.jpg|thumb|250px|Ruuhtian physiology and skeletal structure as drawn by [[Catherine Halsey|Doctor Catherine Halsey]] in [[2536]].]]
[[File:Jackal by Halsey.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Ruuhtian physiology and skeletal structure as drawn by [[Catherine Halsey|Doctor Catherine Halsey]] in [[2536]].]]
[[File:H5G-Jackal Neural Network.png|thumb|left|250px|A diagram of an Ibie'shan's neural network.]]
[[File:H5G-Jackal Neural Network.png|thumb|left|250px|A diagram of an Ibie'shan's neural network.]]
Kig-Yar share many features with Earth avians as well as reptiles and exhibit several features that are common among species that have evolved in low-gravity environments, such as ''[[Lacerta erectus]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}} Their legs are sinewy and muscular, and are digitigrade in structure like those of birds. Though they have been mistaken for carnivores,{{Ref/Reuse|journal}} the Kig-Yar are apparently an omnivorous species.{{Ref/Reuse|md73}}<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 49''</ref> Kig-Yar possess very sharp teeth, and their jaws are tipped with a hooked, bird-like beak. Both their hands and feet are tridactyl, and are armed with sharp talons. Their hands, in particular, exhibit an unusual structure, with a single large middle finger surrounded by two opposable thumbs. Their eyes are protected by a nictitating membrane that sweeps across the eyes horizontally. Starved Kig-Yar have been known to eat the flesh of fallen enemies, as well as that of live prisoners. They are gifted with extraordinarily acute senses of sight, hearing, and smell, making them adept as scouts and snipers in the Covenant military. Kig-Yar are also very agile and can execute swift jumps and rolls in combat; these abilities are most pronounced in the more muscular [[T'vaoan]] subspecies, members of which can leap great distances and cover ground at extremely high speeds. Kig-Yar possess a strong salty, occasionally acrid stench.{{Ref/Reuse|B.net}}<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 159''</ref>
Kig-Yar share many features with Earth avians as well as reptiles and exhibit several features that are common among species that have evolved in low-gravity environments, such as ''[[Lacerta erectus]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}} Their legs are sinewy and muscular, and are digitigrade in structure like those of birds. Though they have been mistaken for carnivores,{{Ref/Reuse|journal}} the Kig-Yar are apparently an omnivorous species.{{Ref/Reuse|md73}}<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 49''</ref> Kig-Yar possess very sharp teeth, and their jaws are tipped with a hooked, bird-like beak. Both their hands and feet are tridactyl, and are armed with sharp talons. Their hands in particular exhibit an unusual structure, with a single large middle finger surrounded by two opposable thumbs. Their eyes are protected by a nictitating membrane that sweeps across the eyes horizontally. Starved Kig-Yar have been known to eat the flesh of fallen enemies, as well as that of live prisoners. They are gifted with extraordinarily acute senses of sight, hearing, and smell, making them adept as scouts and snipers in the Covenant military. Kig-Yar are also very agile, and can execute swift jumps and rolls in combat; these abilities are most pronounced in the more muscular [[T'vaoan]] subspecies, members of which can leap great distances and cover ground at extremely high speeds. Kig-Yar possess a strong salty, occasionally acrid stench.{{Ref/Reuse|B.net}}<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 159''</ref>


Young Kig-Yar chicks are covered in a brown fledgling down, which gradually molts and gives way to scales and plumage as they age.<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 71''</ref> Male Kig-Yar possess plumes of spiny quills (feathers in the case of T'vaoans) at the back of the head and on the elbows; the color of this plumage indicates the Kig-Yar's mood.<ref name="Contact">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 56, 58''</ref> Quill color also varies between subspecies; Jackal quills typically have brown, red, or light blue coloration, whereas T'vaoans generally have black or reddish feathers. Ruuhtian females lack these quills, instead having calloused plates at the forearms and the rear of the head. This thick skin helps protect the female during courtship: when mating, the male will often bite, chew, and tear at the back of the female's head, neck, and arms. Apart from these differences as well as those in reproductive organs, there is no meaningful physical variance between male and female Kig-Yar.{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}}
Young Kig-Yar chicks are covered in a brown fledgling down which gradually molts and gives way to scales and plumage as they age.<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 71''</ref> Male Kig-Yar possess plumes of spiny quills (feathers in the case of T'vaoans) at the back of the head and on the elbows; the color of this plumage indicates the Kig-Yar's mood.<ref name="Contact">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 56, 58''</ref> Quill color also varies between subspecies; Jackal quills typically have brown, red or light blue coloration, whereas T'vaoans generally have black or reddish feathers. Ruuhtian females lack these quills, instead having calloused plates at the forearms and the rear of the head. This thick skin helps protect the female during courtship: when mating, the male will often bite, chew, and tear at the back of the female's head, neck, and arms. Apart from these differences as well as those in reproductive organs, there is no meaningful physical variance between male and female Kig-Yar.{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}}


While Kig-Yar are somewhat physically frail, they are capable of moving quickly to evade harm. Their blood is bright purple in color, similar to that of the [[Sangheili]], possibly showing a similar chemical makeup. They lack high amounts of [[calcium]] in their skeletons, which makes them a poor source of biomass for the [[Flood]]. Thus, Kig-Yar that are infected by the Flood are typically turned directly into [[Flood carrier form|carrier forms]] rather than [[Flood combat form|combat forms]]. However, they have been utilized as combat forms during at least one engagement, the [[Battle of Trove]].<ref>''Halo Wars''</ref>
While Kig-Yar are somewhat physically frail, they are capable of moving quickly to evade harm. Their blood is bright purple in color, similar to that of the [[Sangheili]], possibly showing a similar chemical makeup. They lack high amounts of [[calcium]] in their skeletons, which makes them a poor source of biomass for the [[Flood]]. Thus, Kig-Yar that are infected by the Flood are typically turned directly into [[Flood carrier form|carrier forms]] rather than [[Flood combat form|combat forms]]. However, they have been utilized as combat forms during at least one engagement, the [[Battle of the Etran Harborage]].<ref>''Halo Wars''</ref>
 
To humans, Kig-Yar are known to have a distinctly salty and occasionally acrid smell about them.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo 3 ODST : Field Guide - Jackal|D=25|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Archive:Bungie.net/Halo 3: ODST: Field Guide#Enemies}}


===Genetic variety===
===Genetic variety===
[[File:JackalCloseup.jpg|thumb|250px|A closeup of a Ruuhtian Kig-Yar's face. Notice the razor-sharp teeth and scaly skin.]]
[[File:JackalCloseup.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A closeup of a Ruuhtian Kig-Yar's face. Notice the razor-sharp teeth and scaly skin.]]
Unique even among the diverse assortment of the other client species of the Covenant, the Kig-Yar species has vast genetic variation within their race.{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuniverse}} The Kig-Yar species is represented by at least three morphologically distinct subtypes. These include the mainstream "Jackals" of [[Ruuht]],<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141013192606/https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2988575_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2988575 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction - Page 37'']</ref> the notably reptilian Jackals of [[Ibie'sh]], and the more physically robust and more avian natives of [[T'vao]]. Many [[xenobiology|xenobiologists]] believe the morphological variation among the Kig-Yar likely represents diverging evolutionary pressures in response to varied environments and ecosystems on prehistoric Eayn and, subsequently, their various interplanetary colony worlds. However, all of the known variations of the species have the ability to effectively breed with all other subtypes of the Kig-Yar species and exhibit no marked cognitive differences.{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuniverse}}<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''' (2011), ''pages 56-57''</ref><ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/theuniverse/characters/video/the-jackals/24dc0ecc-8cf0-473a-aae3-266fe6019d61?filter=all '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Jackals'']</ref>
Unique even among the diverse assortment of the other client species of the Covenant, the Kig-Yar species has vast genetic variation within their race.{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuniverse}} The Kig-Yar species is represented by at least three morphologically distinct subtypes. These include the mainstream "Jackals" of [[Ruuht]],<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141013192606/https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2988575_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2988575 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction - Page 37'']</ref> the notably reptilian Jackals of [[Ibie'sh]], and the more physically robust and more avian natives of [[T'vao]]. Many [[xenobiology|xenobiologists]] believe the morphological variation among the Kig-Yar likely represents diverging evolutionary pressures in response to varied environments and ecosystems on prehistoric Eayn and, subsequently, their various interplanetary colony worlds. However, all of the known variations of the species have the ability to effectively breed with all other subtypes of the Kig-Yar species and exhibit no marked cognitive differences.{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuniverse}}<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''' (2011), ''pages 56-57''</ref><ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/theuniverse/characters/video/the-jackals/24dc0ecc-8cf0-473a-aae3-266fe6019d61?filter=all '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Jackals'']</ref>


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[[File:H2A Beach - Elite and Jackal.jpg|thumb|250px|A [[Kig-Yar Sniper]] standing alongside a [[Sangheili]].]]
[[File:H2A Beach - Elite and Jackal.jpg|thumb|250px|A [[Kig-Yar Sniper]] standing alongside a [[Sangheili]].]]
{{Quote|Yet some are effective snipers, and, once drawn into the Covenant they have proven loyal, though they are quarrelsome with the Unggoy and others at times.|From the [[Zo Resken|Prophet of Clarity]]'s ''[[Notes on the History of the Covenant]]'', referring to the Kig-Yar<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 186''</ref>}}
{{Quote|Yet some are effective snipers, and, once drawn into the Covenant they have proven loyal, though they are quarrelsome with the Unggoy and others at times.|From the [[Zo Resken|Prophet of Clarity]]'s ''[[Notes on the History of the Covenant]]'', referring to the Kig-Yar<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 186''</ref>}}
The Kig-Yar are unique among the rest of the species of the [[The Covenant|Covenant]]: rather than being faithful followers of the [[San'Shyuum]]'s [[Covenant religion|religion]], they served the Covenant due to the monetary rewards the Prophets paid them. Most were loyal only to their families and matriarchs, with service to the [[Great Journey]] only a distant consideration.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''', ''Jackal Marksmen description''</ref> However, due to their long service in the Covenant, a large number of them came to accept the [[Covenant religion]]. Although the Kig-Yar held a rather low standing in the Covenant hierarchy, their position closely resembled a separate and independent entity that operated as mercenaries for the Covenant;{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}} most Kig-Yar saw their service in the Covenant as a business arrangement, rather than a true religious and spiritual journey.{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuniverse}} The Kig-Yar were not represented on the [[High Council]] but were instead vetted by the [[Ministry of Concert]]. The Kig-Yar did not vocally complain about their position but had instead selected to siphon off resources to their brethren, to which the Covenant powers either turned a blind eye to or were unaware of it.{{Ref/Reuse|HE155}}{{Ref/Reuse|Halo page 150}} [[Black market]]s were also operated on ''[[High Charity]]'' by the Kig-Yar; the [[Hierarchs]] were aware of it, but seemingly only monitored the markets.{{Ref/Reuse|Halo page 146}} Unlike some species in the Covenant,{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}} the culture of the Kig-Yar did not suffer as a result of their incorporation to the hegemony. When the Covenant was dissolved at the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]], Kig-Yar society and culture experienced little change.{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuniverse}}
The Kig-Yar are unique among [[Covenant races]]: rather than being faithful followers of the [[San'Shyuum]]'s [[Covenant religion|religion]], they served the Covenant due to the monetary rewards the Prophets paid them. Most were loyal only to their families and matriarchs, with service to the [[Great Journey]] only a distant consideration.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''', ''Jackal Marksmen description''</ref> However, due to their long service in the Covenant, a large number of them came to accept the [[Covenant religion]]. Although the Kig-Yar held a rather low standing in the Covenant hierarchy, their position closely resembled a separate and independent entity that operated as mercenaries for the Covenant;{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}} most Kig-Yar saw their service in the Covenant as a business arrangement, rather than a true religious and spiritual journey.{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuniverse}} The Kig-Yar were not represented on the [[High Council]] but were instead vetted by the [[Ministry of Concert]]. The Kig-Yar did not vocally complain about their position but had instead selected to siphon off resources to their brethren, to which the Covenant powers either turned a blind eye to or were unaware of it.{{Ref/Reuse|HE155}}{{Ref/Reuse|Halo page 150}} [[Black market]]s were also operated on ''[[High Charity]]'' by the Kig-Yar; the [[Hierarchs]] were aware of it, but seemingly only monitored the markets.{{Ref/Reuse|Halo page 146}} Unlike some species in the Covenant,{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}} the culture of the Kig-Yar did not suffer as a result of their incorporation to the hegemony. When the Covenant was dissolved at the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]], Kig-Yar society and culture experienced little change.{{Ref/Reuse|waypointuniverse}}


Kig-Yar served primarily as light infantry, police forces, overseers, and marksmen. They were commonly used for interdiction, infiltration, and assassination operations. Kig-Yar privateers also commonly crew Covenant [[missionary ship]]s, such as the ''[[Minor Transgression]]''. Originally, they were intended to replace the Unggoy as the foot soldiers of the Covenant, but their temperament made this impractical. Instead, they were assigned roles that were better suited to their natural abilities, such as scouts and snipers.<ref name="HE155">'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''pages 154-155'' (2011 edition)</ref> Certain Kig-Yar were used as shock troops and specialized close-combat roles. These duties were fulfilled by the [[skirmisher]]s, a role the Covenant almost exclusively assigned T'vaoan Kig-Yar to.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLegendary}}
Kig-Yar served primarily as light infantry, police forces, overseers, and marksmen. They were commonly used for interdiction, infiltration, and assassination operations. Kig-Yar privateers also commonly crew Covenant [[missionary ship]]s, such as the ''[[Minor Transgression]]''. Originally, they were intended to replace the Unggoy as the foot soldiers of the Covenant, but their temperament made this impractical. Instead, they were assigned roles that were better suited to their natural abilities, such as scouts and snipers.<ref name="HE155">'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''pages 154-155'' (2011 edition)</ref> Certain Kig-Yar were used as shock troops and specialized close-combat roles. These duties were fulfilled by the [[skirmisher]]s, a role the Covenant almost exclusively assigned T'vaoan Kig-Yar to.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLegendary}}
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===Government===
===Government===
The Kig-Yar government on [[Eayn]] is a post-industrial [[Wikipedia:Capitalism|capitalist system]], with a population of 978 million.<ref name="bestiarum">'''[[Bestiarum]]'''</ref> It is also described as an [[wikipedia:ochlocracy|ochlocracy]], a system of government best described as a government by mob, or the intimidation of constitutional authorities; whatever form of local government the Kig-Yar possess is ineffective and ignored. Before the Kig-Yar's inauguration to the [[Covenant]], all colonies were self-governed. Due to the lack of Eayn's government, Kig-Yar colonists developed their economy based on the gray market. Eayn's government also had a functioning militia.{{Ref/Reuse|HE157}} Clans often governed certain portions of cities on Kig-Yar worlds.<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 167''</ref>  
The Kig-Yar government on [[Eayn]] is a post-industrial [[Capitalism|capitalist system]], with a population of 978 million.<ref name="bestiarum">'''[[Bestiarum]]'''</ref> It is also described as an [[wikipedia:ochlocracy|ochlocracy]], a system of government best described as a government by mob, or the intimidation of constitutional authorities; whatever form of local government the Kig-Yar possess is ineffective and ignored. Before the Kig-Yar's inauguration to the [[Covenant]], all colonies were self-governed. Due to the lack of Eayn's government, Kig-Yar colonists developed their economy based on the gray market. Eayn's government also had a functioning militia.{{Ref/Reuse|HE157}} Clans often governed certain portions of cities on Kig-Yar worlds.<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 167''</ref>  


After the Kig-Yar joined the Covenant, all of their governmental systems became obsolete. Following the Covenant's dissolution after the [[Human-Covenant War]], the Kig-Yar had no true functioning government to control Eayn and its colonies. Instead, all Kig-Yar worked together, relatively cooperatively.{{Ref/Reuse|md94}} In [[2553|April 2553]], [[Chol Von]] attempted to form a united Kig-Yar navy and have all Kig-Yar clans unite, but few agreed that it was necessary.<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''pages 74-75''</ref> By [[2558]], pseudo-governments have administrative control of Eayn's two supercontinents, [[Ruuht]] and [[Ah'lomet]]. There is controversy among both continents about which one has control of the small islands between the two.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141013033938/https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm3003659_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post3003659 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction - Page 48'']</ref>
After the Kig-Yar joined the Covenant, all of their governmental systems became obsolete. Following the Covenant's dissolution after the [[Human-Covenant War]], the Kig-Yar had no true functioning government to control Eayn and its colonies. Instead, all Kig-Yar worked together, relatively cooperatively.{{Ref/Reuse|md94}} In [[2553|April 2553]], [[Chol Von]] attempted to form a united Kig-Yar navy and have all Kig-Yar clans unite, but few agreed that it was necessary.<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''pages 74-75''</ref> By [[2558]], pseudo-governments have administrative control of Eayn's two supercontinents, [[Ruuht]] and [[Ah'lomet]]. There is controversy among both continents about which one has control of the small islands between the two.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141013033938/https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm3003659_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post3003659 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction - Page 48'']</ref>
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Within the Covenant and its [[Covenant remnants|remnants]], the rank of [[Kig-Yar Minor|Minor]] is the lowest field rank a Kig-Yar can attain. They are armed with standard-strength, light-blue [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|point defense gauntlets]] and small arms such as the [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]] or [[Type-33 Needler|Needler]].<ref name="e146-7">'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''pages 146-147''</ref> After gaining a sufficient amount of experience, Kig-Yar can be promoted to the rank of [[Kig-Yar Major|Major]]. Majors are more experienced than Minors and are issued stronger point-defense gauntlets that emit a violet, red or orange-colored shield and carry heavier weaponry. In the Covenant, Kig-Yar hold a relatively low position and have little authority. Minors are typically commanded by [[Sangheili]] or [[Jiralhanae]] leaders, while Majors may lead their own [[lance]] or even [[file (unit)|file]] consisting of low-ranking [[Unggoy]] and [[Yanme'e]] but are still subject to the command of the higher-ranking species.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
Within the Covenant and its [[Covenant remnants|remnants]], the rank of [[Kig-Yar Minor|Minor]] is the lowest field rank a Kig-Yar can attain. They are armed with standard-strength, light-blue [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|point defense gauntlets]] and small arms such as the [[Type-25 plasma pistol|plasma pistol]] or [[Type-33 Needler|Needler]].<ref name="e146-7">'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''pages 146-147''</ref> After gaining a sufficient amount of experience, Kig-Yar can be promoted to the rank of [[Kig-Yar Major|Major]]. Majors are more experienced than Minors and are issued stronger point-defense gauntlets that emit a violet, red or orange-colored shield and carry heavier weaponry. In the Covenant, Kig-Yar hold a relatively low position and have little authority. Minors are typically commanded by [[Sangheili]] or [[Jiralhanae]] leaders, while Majors may lead their own [[lance]] or even [[file (unit)|file]] consisting of low-ranking [[Unggoy]] and [[Yanme'e]] but are still subject to the command of the higher-ranking species.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}


Several specialist ranks exist of the Kig-Yar. The Kig-Yar rank of [[Kig-Yar Sniper|Sniper]] comprises the Covenant's foremost long-range combatants. They are known to carry weapons such as [[Gadulo-pattern needle rifle|needle rifles]] and [[Sulok-pattern beam rifle|particle beam rifles]], but do not use point defense gauntlets as to better wield their weapon. This is turn makes them more vulnerable and exposed to enemy fire. {{Ref/Reuse|e146-7}} [[Kig-Yar Ranger]]s are part of the Covenant's [[Special Warfare Group]] division, [[Fleet Security]], and are trained for zero-G [[Extra-vehicular activity|EVA]] combat, and are equipped with [[vacuum suit]]s and magnetic boots.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref>
Several specialist ranks exist of the Kig-Yar. The Kig-Yar rank of [[Kig-Yar Sniper|Sniper]] comprises the Covenant's foremost long-range combatants. They are known to carry weapons such as [[Gadulo-pattern needle rifle}}|needle rifles]] and [[Sulok-pattern beam rifle|particle beam rifles]], but do not use point defense gauntlets as to better wield their weapon. This is turn makes them more vulnerable and exposed to enemy fire. {{Ref/Reuse|e146-7}} [[Kig-Yar Ranger]]s are part of the Covenant's [[Special Warfare Group]] division, [[Fleet Security]], and are trained for zero-G [[Extra-vehicular activity|EVA]] combat, and are equipped with [[vacuum suit]]s and magnetic boots.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref> One of the highest ranks obtainable by a Kig-Yar in the Covenant was [[Kig-Yar Zealot|Zealot]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}


[[T'vaoan]]s featured their own [[T'vaoan#Rank structure|ranking system]] within the Covenant, with different roles and operational objectives.
[[T'vaoan]]s featured their own [[T'vaoan#Rank structure|ranking system]] within the Covenant, with different roles and operational objectives.


===Ranks within Jul 'Mdama's Covenant===
===Ranks within Jul 'Mdama's Covenant===
The rank structure in [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] retains much of the structure of the Covenant hegemony: Kig-Yar are lower-ranking than Sangheili and [[Mgalekgolo]], but have more authority than the [[Unggoy]]. The lowest rank in the faction for a Kig-Yar is the [[Kig-Yar Storm|Storm unit]]. This unit is virtually the same as the Minor rank in the Covenant, albeit inferior weapons and armor. With experience, Storm Kig-Yar can be promoted to the rank of [[Kig-Yar Heavy|Heavy]]. They are typically deployed as scouts and trackers, as well as for [[Naval boarding|boarding]] actions.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/character-enemy-renders/421563ab-3b18-4e29-8487-3dd79b627a70#imageNumber=17 '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''New Halo 4 Renders'']</ref>  
The rank structure in [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] retains much of the structure of the Covenant hegemony: Kig-Yar are lower-ranking than Sangheili and [[Mgalekgolo]], but have more authority than the [[Unggoy]]. The lowest rank in the faction for a Kig-Yar is the [[Kig-Yar Storm|Storm unit]]. This unit is virtually the same as the Minor rank in the Covenant, albeit inferior weapons and armor. With experience, Storm Kig-Yar can be promoted to the rank of [[Kig-Yar Heavy|Heavy]]. They are typically deployed as scouts and trackers, as well as for [[boarding]] actions.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/character-enemy-renders/421563ab-3b18-4e29-8487-3dd79b627a70#imageNumber=17 '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''New Halo 4 Renders'']</ref>  


Former ranks from the old Covenant, such as Sniper and Ranger, still continue to exist.<ref>'''Halo 4 Prima Official Game Guide''' (Collector's Edition), ''page 52''</ref>
Former ranks from the old Covenant, such as Sniper and Ranger, still continue to exist.<ref>'''Halo 4 Prima Official Game Guide''' (Collector's Edition), ''page 52''</ref>
===Ranks within the Banished===
Among the Banished, Kig-Yar are employed in a more overtly mercenary role. The lowest ranking Kig-Yar are known as [[Kig-Yar Freebooter|Freebooter]]s, and comprise the vast majority of those employed by the faction. The following rank is known as [[Kig-Yar Raider|Raider]], comprised of more ruthless and money-hungry Kig-Yar.{{Ref/Game|Id=HI|HI|campaign}} However, many Freeboters avoid promotion in order to be assigned to less dangerous missions, a hesitation that their commanders try to override with promises of wealth.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=432}} The Banished also employ the Sniper rank like the old Covenant, in the same roles.{{Ref/Reuse|HI}} In addition, the Banished restored the [[Skirmisher]] rank to its pre-Covenant role, with many Ruuthians in their lines taking up the traditional garb and proving to be as deadly as their T'vaoan cousins.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=433}} Still, the group also employs T'vaoans in this role.{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR16|SOR|Chapter=16}}


===Other titles and roles===
===Other titles and roles===
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Kig-Yar were also employed by the Covenant as prison guards to protect [[penal colony|penal colonies]], such as the one on [[Verge]].<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'', "[[Blunt Instruments]]", ''page 234''</ref> The Kig-Yar were often used as a police force in former Covenant colonies, although normally under the supervision of a representative from one of the races higher in the Covenant hierarchy. The Kig-Yar were believed to have been given the responsibility due to their intimidating and threatening appearance they often project, keeping the Unggoy in-line.{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}}
Kig-Yar were also employed by the Covenant as prison guards to protect [[penal colony|penal colonies]], such as the one on [[Verge]].<ref>''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'', "[[Blunt Instruments]]", ''page 234''</ref> The Kig-Yar were often used as a police force in former Covenant colonies, although normally under the supervision of a representative from one of the races higher in the Covenant hierarchy. The Kig-Yar were believed to have been given the responsibility due to their intimidating and threatening appearance they often project, keeping the Unggoy in-line.{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}}
Another rank among the Kig-Yar is that of [[Khordat]]. This, and its superior [[Arch Khordat]] designation, have an unclear meaning, although they seem to be associated with accomplished snipers.{{Ref/Game|Id=dossier|HINF|[[High Value Target]] dossier, Barroth}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CFFire|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-covering-fire|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Covering Fire|D=31|M=01|Y=2024}}


{{Kig-Yar Ranks}}
{{Kig-Yar Ranks}}
==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
===Fractures: Entrenched===
{{Notice/Fracture|Entrenched}}
'''Kig-Yar''' are mutated human mercenaries that serve the Covenant. They are described as having bulbous, unseeing eyes and a sickly and pale skin.{{Ref/Site|Id=TLSM3|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/story-shard-the-last-sky-marshal#part-3|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=STORY SHARD: THE LAST SKY MARSHAL - PART 3|D=16|M=8|Y=2022}} The Kig-Yar have a Thalassocracy.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*A "[[Wikipedia:Jackal|jackal]]" is a wild scavenging dog (similar to the [[Wikipedia:Coyote|coyote]]) that lives primarily in northern Africa. The name is used in reference to the Kig-Yars' scavenging nature.
*A "[[Wikipedia:Jackal|jackal]]" is a wild scavenging dog (similar to the [[Wikipedia:Coyote|coyote]]) that lives primarily in northern Africa. The name is used in reference to the Kig-Yars' scavenging nature.
*"Kig-Yar" is Cornish for chicken meat.<ref>[https://www.cornishdictionary.org.uk/#kig%20yar '''Cornish Dictionary''' - ''kig yar'']</ref>
*"Kig-Yar" is an Anglicized form of the Welsh term for chicken meat, "cig iâr".<ref>[http://translate.google.com/#cy/en/cig%20i%C3%A2r '''Google Translate''' - ''cig iâr'']</ref>
* In the console version of [[Halo Combat Evolved]], Kig Yar's shield colors were purple and orange, for [[Kig-Yar Minor|Minors]] and [[Kig-Yar Major|Majors]] respectively. But in the PC version for unknown reasons, the shields were colored turquoise for both classes. This was corrected in [[Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary]].
* In the console version of [[Halo Combat Evolved]], Kig Yar's shield colors were purple and orange, for [[Kig-Yar Minor|Minors]] and [[Kig-Yar Major|Majors]] respectively. But in the PC version for unknown reasons, the shields were colored turquoise for both classes. This was corrected in [[Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary]].
*Although Jackals carry grenades in ''Halo 2'' , they are never seen using them. This is likely because they [[Dual-wielding|dual-wield]] their energy shield with whatever weapon they are carrying in the game's engine.
*Although Jackals carry grenades in ''Halo 2'' , they are never seen using them. This is likely because they [[Dual-wielding|dual-wield]] their energy shield with whatever weapon they are carrying in the game's engine.
*In all games prior to ''Halo: Reach'', all Jackals shoot left-handed. However, from ''Halo: Reach'' onwards, Jackals shoot with their right hand and carry their shields with their left; this generally makes it harder to shoot through the gap in their energy shield, as all player characters are right-handed.
*In all games prior to ''Halo: Reach'', all Jackals shoot left-handed and are the only Covenant species to do so. However, in ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo 4'' Jackals shoot with their right hands and carry their shields with their left hands; this generally makes it harder to shoot through the gap in a Jackal's energy shield as all player characters are right-handed.
*"Wild Jackals" appear in early concept art for ''Halo Wars''. Their dress resembles that of the [[Wikipedia:Predator (alien)|eponymous aliens]] from the [[Wikipedia:Predator (franchise)|''Predator'' franchise]].
*"Wild Jackals" appear in early concept art for ''Halo Wars''. Their dress resembles that of the [[Wikipedia:Predator (alien)|eponymous aliens]] from the [[Wikipedia:Predator (franchise)|''Predator'' franchise]].
*The Jackal language was created by reverse-playing speech recordings of [[Martin O'Donnell]], the composer of ''Bungie'''s Halo games.<ref>[http://nikon.bungie.org/misc/h2dialogue.html?cat=jackals '''halo.bungie.org:''' ''Halo 2 Dialogue Snippets'']</ref>  
*The Jackal language was created by reverse-playing speech recordings of [[Martin O'Donnell]], the composer of ''Bungie'''s Halo games.<ref>[http://nikon.bungie.org/misc/h2dialogue.html?cat=jackals '''halo.bungie.org:''' ''Halo 2 Dialogue Snippets'']</ref>  
*The Ibie'shan Jackals introduced in ''Halo 4'' closely resemble [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godzilla Godzilla] as he appears in the [[Wikipedia:Godzilla (1998 film)|1998 American ''Godzilla'' film]].
*The Ibie'shan Jackals introduced in ''Halo 4'' closely resemble [[Wikipedia:Zilla (Godzilla)|Zilla]], the eponymous monster of the [[Wikipedia:Godzilla (1998 film)|1998 American ''Godzilla'' film]].
*Starting with ''Halo 5: Guardians'', Kig-Yar speak in the language the game is set in, allowing players to understand them in-game for the first time.
*In ''Halo 5: Guardians'', the Kig-Yar speak English allowing the player to understand them for the first time in-game.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:HW_Jackal_Shield_Sculpt.jpg|A sculpt of the Jackal in ''Halo Wars'' showing the energy gauntlet.
File:HW_Jackal_Shield_Sculpt.jpg|A sculpt of the Jackal in ''Halo Wars'' showing the energy gauntlet.
File:HW_Jackal_Textured.jpg|The textured version of the previous designs, ultimately not used in the final game.
File:HW_Jackal_Textured.jpg|The textured version of the previous designs, ultimately not used in the final game.
File:HW JackalSniper Render.jpg|Kig-Yar in ''Halo Wars''.
File:Covenant jackal.gif|Kig-Yar in ''Halo Wars''.
File:Kig-Yar_Variants.jpg|A Kig-Yar sniper and a Kig-Yar infantryman seen in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:Kig-Yar_Variants.jpg|A Kig-Yar sniper and a Kig-Yar infantryman seen in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:Kig-Yar_Phalanx_Halo_3-_ODST.jpg|A Kig-Yar lance armed with plasma pistols and point defense gauntlets in ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:Kig-Yar_Phalanx_Halo_3-_ODST.jpg|A Kig-Yar lance armed with plasma pistols and point defense gauntlets in ''Halo 3: ODST''.
File:Homecoming_JackalSniper_Concept.png|Concept art from ''Halo Legends: Homecoming''.
File:Homecoming_JackalSniper_Concept.png|Concept art from ''Halo Legends: Homecoming''.
File:ThePackage_Jackal_Render.png|Renders from ''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''.
File:ThePackage_Jackal_Render.png|Renders from ''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''.
File:Jackal Minor Reach.jpeg|A Kig-Yar Minor in ''Halo: Reach''
File:HaloReach - Jackal.png|Profile image of a Ruuhtian Kig-Yar in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:Kig-yar Major III.jpg|A Kig-Yar Major in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Kig-yar Major III.jpg|A Kig-Yar Major in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR_JackalSniper_NeedleRifle.jpg|A Kig-Yar Sniper armed with a Type-31 Needle rifle.
File:HR_JackalSniper_NeedleRifle.jpg|A Kig-Yar Sniper armed with a Type-31 needle rifle.
File:Reach Jackal Sniper New Alexandria-1.jpg|A Kig-Yar Sniper armed with a Type-52 Focus rifle.
File:Skirmisher Ranks.jpg|Various T'vaon Skirmisher ranks in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Skirmisher Ranks.jpg|Various T'vaon Skirmisher ranks in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:H4 Jackal Storm concept.jpg|Concepts of an Ibie'shan Kig-Yar for ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4 Jackal Storm concept.jpg|Concepts of an Ibie'shan Kig-Yar for ''[[Halo 4]]''.
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File:HTFOR-KigYarStorm.png|A Kig-Yar Storm in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''.
File:HTFOR-KigYarStorm.png|A Kig-Yar Storm in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''.
File:H5G-KigYar.jpg|A Kig-Yar Heavy and Kig-Yar Storm aboard ''[[Argent Moon]]'' in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-KigYar.jpg|A Kig-Yar Heavy and Kig-Yar Storm aboard ''[[Argent Moon]]'' in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:Jackals Comparison.jpg|A comparison of in-game Kig-Yar across the Halo series.
File:Jackals Comparison.jpg|A comparison of in-game Jackals across the Halo series.
File:Snapchat Monster Energy - Jackal.jpg|A Banished Ruutian Kig-Yar on Snapchat.
File:Snapchat Monster Energy - Jackal.jpg|A Banished Ruutian Kig-Yar on Snapchat.
File:HINF Skirmisher.jpg|A female Banished Ruutian [[Kig-Yar Skirmisher]] in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF Skirmisher.jpg|A female Banished Ruutian [[Kig-Yar Skirmisher]] in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF JackalTypes.png|Banished Kig-Yar in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HTV-Reckoning Jackals.png|Covenant Ruutian Kig-Yar with [[energy dagger]]s in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''.
File:HTV-Reckoning Jackals.png|Covenant Ruutian Kig-Yar with [[energy dagger]]s in ''[[Halo: The Television Series Season One]]''.
File:HTV-Reach-BeefyJackals.jpg|Kig-Yar during the [[Fall of Reach/Silver|Fall of Reach]] in ''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]''.
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</gallery>


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*''[[Halo 4]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
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*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''
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*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''  
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''  
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*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season One]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''
**''[[Reckoning]]''
**''[[Reckoning]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo: Winter Contention]]''
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]''
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]''
**''[[Reach (TV Series)|Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Hippocratica]]''
*''[[Halo: Epitaph]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Age of Retribution]]''
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