Editing Kig-Yar Minor

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Unit infobox
|variant=Cov
|name=Minor
|image=[[File:H2A Kig-YarMinorCutout.png|250px]]
|species=[[Kig-Yar]] {{c|[[Ruuhtian]]}}
|affiliation=*[[Covenant]]
*[[Covenant remnants]]
**[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]
**[[Merg Vol's Covenant]]
|authority=
|branch=
|mission=Ground Assault, Infantry, Defense
|role=Infiltration, Support
|size=
|equipment=[[Kig-Yar Point Defense Gauntlet]]
|notable=
}}
The '''Kig-Yar Minor''' is the lowest rank in the [[Kig-Yar]] [[Kig-Yar#Rank Structure|rank structure]]. They are commonly seen wearing turquoise [[Kig-Yar Point Defense Gauntlet|Point Defense Gauntlets]] on their right arm and wielding [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|Plasma Pistols]] in their left hand, as opposed to their [[Kig-Yar Major|superior officers]], who wear orange<ref name="HCE">'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'''</ref><ref name="H2">'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref> or purple<ref name="H3">'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref><ref name="HR">'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref> shields.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', pages 146-147</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', page 100</ref>

==Description==
Like [[Unggoy]], the [[Kig-Yar]] are commonly seen in combat. Because of this, they are seen in almost every engagement with other types of Covenant forces. Kig-Yar Minors spend most of their time bombarding enemy forces with rapid-fire volleys of plasma bolts from behind their arm shields.

After the [[Human-Covenant War]], the rank of Minor continued to be used in [[Merg Vol's Covenant]] and many of these Kig-Yar fought on behalf of the group during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]] in 2554. The successor to the Minor rank in [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] is the [[Kig-Yar Storm]]. They perform virtually the same tasks as the Minors did, and are given the same spot in the rank hierarchy. They also utilize essentially the same battlefield equipment. Jul 'Mdama's Covenant has utilized the rank on at least [[Battle of Installation 03|one occasion]].

==Combat==
Kig-Yar Minors are known for wielding [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]]s as their standard weapon of choice. When engaging an enemy, they tend to overcharge their plasma pistols to eliminate enemy [[Spartan-II|Spartans']] energy shields and release volleys of plasma bolts to quickly eliminate them. When engaged by an enemy, Minors will use their personal arm shields to block enemy fire.

When engaging a Kig-Yar Minor from afar, it is best to use a precision weapon such as an [[M6 series|M6 pistol]], [[Battle Rifle]], or [[Type-51 Carbine|Covenant Carbine]] and aim at their exposed left hand. From medium range, weapons such as the {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}, the [[M7/Caseless Submachine Gun|SMG]] and the [[MA5 series|Assault Rifle]] provide good suppressive fire against a Minor, as a hit on their body will cause the Kig-Yar to stumble, momentarily exposing it to a [[melee]] or [[headshot]]. Alternatively, one can eliminate the Kig-Yar's personal arm shield by firing a volley from a plasma rifle or an overcharged shot from the plasma pistol. Once the personal arm shield collapses, the Kig-Yar Minor is open to all attacks.

On higher difficulties, players should use either the long-range firing technique using a precision weapon or the overcharged plasma bolt.
== Triva ==
*In [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] the Minors' shield was colored blue, but in the PC version it's turquoise. 
*They also had dark green skin to differentiate them from [[Kig-Yar Major]] that had orange skin. Although, this concept was scrapped from later games for unknown reasons

==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Kig-Yar Minors}}
===''Halo: Combat Evolved''===
<gallery>
File:HCE JackalMinor Combat.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor in combat.
File:MCC-CEJackalMinor.png|A Kig-Yar Minor on one of [[Installation 04]]'s bridges.
File:MCC-CEJackalMInorhelmet.png|A Kig-Yar Minor with a helmet.
File:Jackal shoting.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor firing an {{Pattern|Eos'Mak|plasma pistol}}.
File:HCE Gauntlet.png|A Kig-Yar Minor taking cover behind its shield.
</gallery>
===''Halo 2''===
<gallery>
File:JackalWHelm2.jpg|An early design of the Kig-Yar wearing the helmets from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
File:Halo2-JackalMinor-EarlyRender.jpg|An early render of a Kig-Yar Minor.
File:H2 ChiefvsJackals.jpg|[[John-117|Master Chief]] fighting a couple of Kig-Yar Minors in an early build.
File:H2 OXM EliteMoody.jpg|Rear view of a Kig-Yar Minor patrolling in an early build.
File:H2-JackalMinor.png|In-game view of a Kig-Yar Minor.
File:Jackal.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor charges a plasma pistol.
</gallery>
===''Halo 3''===
<gallery>
File:JackalMinor.png|Cutout of a Kig-Yar Minor.
File:1210474161 Jackalinfantry.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor and [[Kig-Yar Major|Major]] shielding themselves.
File:H3 Jackal Minor.jpg|Front view of a Kig-Yar Minor.
File:Jackal Minors.jpg|The [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|personal arm shield]]s that Minors carry are impervious to most ballistic munitions.
</gallery>
===''Halo 3: ODST''===
<gallery>
File:H3ODST JackalMinor&Major.png|Close-up of a Kig-Yar Minor.
File:H3ODST ChargedPlasmaPistol.png|A Kig-Yar Minor in combat alongside a Kig-Yar Major.
File:Kig-Yar Phalanx Halo 3- ODST.jpg|A Kig-Yar Major leading Kig-Yar Minors.
</gallery>
===''Halo: Reach''===
<gallery>
File:Jackal shield.jpg|Close-up of a Kig-Yar Minor's shield.
File:HR BXRBridgeAssault.jpg|Kig-Yar Minors defending a bridge.
File:HR LNoS M319.jpg|The XM20P EMP grenade's explosion staggers a group of Kig-Yar Minors.
File:Reach 12762821 Full.jpg|A group of Kig-Yar Minors being led by a Kig-Yar Major.
File:HR BoneyardBattle1.jpg|Kig-Yar Minors in combat.
File:Reach FF Courtyard06.jpg|Two Kig-Yar Minors behind a player-controlled Sangheili.
</gallery>
===''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''===
<gallery>
File:HCEA Jackal Minor.png|The [[Library (feature)|Library]]'s entry on the Kig-Yar Minor.
File:HCEA-JackalMinor.png|A Kig-Yar Minor in a canyon.
File:HCEA JackalGroup.png|A group of Kig-Yar Minors led by a Kig-Yar Major.
File:MCC-CEAJackalMinor.png|A Kig-Yar Minor on a bridge.
</gallery>
===''Halo 2: Anniversary''===
<gallery>
File:H2A CinematicRender Jackal-FrontView.png|Render of Kig-Yar Minor cinematic model.
File:H2A - Mean Jackal.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor teasing an [[Unggoy Minor]] on Installation 05.
File:H2A-KigYarMinor.png|A Kig-Yar Minor standing guard.
</gallery>
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''

==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}

{{Kig-Yar Ranks}}

[[Category:Kig-Yar ranks]]