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{{Unit infobox | {{Unit infobox|variant=Cov | ||
|variant=Cov | |||
|name=Minor | |name=Minor | ||
|image=[[File: | |image=[[File:JackalMinor.png|250px]] | ||
|species=[[Kig-Yar]] | |species=[[Kig-Yar]] | ||
|affiliation= | |affiliation=[[Covenant Empire]] | ||
|authority= | |authority= | ||
|branch= | |branch= | ||
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|role=Infiltration, Support | |role=Infiltration, Support | ||
|size= | |size= | ||
|armament=*[[Plasma Pistol]] | |||
*[[Plasma Rifle]] | |||
*[[Needler]] | |||
|equipment=[[Kig-Yar Point Defense Gauntlet]] | |equipment=[[Kig-Yar Point Defense Gauntlet]] | ||
|notable= | |notable= | ||
}} | }} | ||
A '''Kig-Yar Minor''' is the lowest rank in the [[Kig-Yar]] [[Kig-Yar#Rank Structure|rank structure]]. They are effectively equal in rank to the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[Private]], [[Private First Class]], or [[Lance Corporal]]. They are commonly seen wielding turquoise [[Kig-Yar Point Defense Gauntlet|Point Defense Gauntlets]] on their right arm and wielding [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|Plasma Pistols]] on their left, as opposed to their [[Kig-Yar Major|superior officers]], who wield orange (''[[Halo: CE]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]'') or purple (''[[Halo 3]]'') shields.<ref> '''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', pages 146-147 </ref><ref> '''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', page 100 </ref> | |||
==Description== | ==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 | Like [[Unggoy]], the [[Kig-Yar]] are commonly seen in combat and are deployed as ''cannon fodder''. Because of this, they are seen in almost every engagement with other types of Covenant forces. Kig-Yar Minors simply devote their combat time to bombard enemy forces with rapid-fire volleys of plasma bolts from behind their arm shields, on the ground. | ||
The [[Covenant remnant]] equivalent, and successor, is the [[Kig-Yar Storm]] rank. They perform virtually the same tasks as the minor, and are given the same spot in the rank hierarchy. | |||
==Combat== | ==Combat== | ||
Kig-Yar Minors are known for wielding | Kig-Yar Minors are known for wielding Plasma Pistols 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 its 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 | 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 [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|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 Jackal 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 a Plasma Pistol. Once the personal arm shield collapses, the Kig-Yar Minor is open to all attacks. | ||
On higher difficulties, players | On higher difficulties, it is advisable for players to utilize either the long-range firing technique using a precision weapon or the overcharged plasma bolt. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:Halo2-JackalMinor-EarlyRender.jpg|An early render of a Jackal Minor in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File: | File:H2-JackalMinor.png|In-game view of a Jackal Minor in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File: | File:H2 ChiefvsJackals.jpg|[[John-117|Master Chief]] fighting a couple of Jackal Minors in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File:Jackal shoting.jpg|A | File:JackalMinor.png|Cutout of a Jackal Minor in ''Halo 3''. | ||
File: | File:Jackal shoting.jpg|A Jackal Minor firing a Plasma Pistol in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | ||
File:1210474161 Jackalinfantry.jpg|A Jackal Minor and [[Jackal Major|Major]] shielding themselves. | |||
File:Jackal.jpg|A ''[[Halo 2]]'' Jackal Minor charges a Plasma Pistol. | |||
File:Jackal Minors.jpg|The Jackal Personal Arm Shields that Minors carry are impenetrable to most ballistic munitions. | |||
File:Reach 12762821 Full.jpg|A group of Jackal Minors being led by a Jackal Major in ''Halo: Reach''. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}} | ||
**''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo 2]]'' | *''[[Halo 2]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 3]]'' | *''[[Halo 3]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | *''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: | *''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' | *''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
<references/> | |||
{{Kig-Yar Ranks}} | {{Kig-Yar Ranks}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Covenant ranks]] | ||
