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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Era|Covenant|HCW|Post}}
{{Unit infobox
{{Unit infobox|variant=Cov
|variant=Cov
|name=Minor
|name=Minor
|image=[[File:H2A Kig-YarMinorCutout.png|250px]]
|image=[[File:JackalMinor.png|250px]]
|species=[[Kig-Yar]] {{c|[[Ruuhtian]]}}
|species=[[Kig-Yar]]
|affiliation=*[[Covenant]]
|affiliation=[[Covenant]] <br> [[Merg Vol's Covenant faction]]
*[[Covenant remnants]]
**[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]
**[[Merg Vol's Covenant]]
|authority=
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|branch=
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|role=Infiltration, Support
|role=Infiltration, Support
|size=
|size=
|armament=*[[Type-25 plasma pistol]]
*[[Type-25 plasma rifle]]
*[[Type-33 needler]]
|equipment=[[Kig-Yar Point Defense Gauntlet]]
|equipment=[[Kig-Yar Point Defense Gauntlet]]
|notable=
|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>
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 spend most of their time bombarding enemy forces with rapid-fire volleys of plasma bolts from behind their arm shields.
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 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.<ref name="HSA">'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'''</ref> Jul 'Mdama's Covenant  utilized the rank at [[Battle of Installation 03]] and [[Battle of New Phoenix]].<ref name="HSS">'''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'''</ref>
The equivalent rank in [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]], and successor, is the [[Kig-Yar Storm]] rank. They perform virtually the same tasks as the Minors did, and are given the same spot in the rank hierarchy.


==Combat==
==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.
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.
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 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.
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==
==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>
<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 in ''Halo 2''.
File:Halo2-JackalMinor-EarlyRender.jpg|An early render of a Kig-Yar Minor.
File:H2-JackalMinor.png|In-game view of a Kig-Yar Minor in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2 ChiefvsJackals.jpg|[[John-117|Master Chief]] fighting a couple of Kig-Yar Minors in an early build.
File:H2 ChiefvsJackals.jpg|[[John-117|Master Chief]] fighting a couple of Kig-Yar Minors in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2 OXM EliteMoody.jpg|Rear view of a Kig-Yar Minor patrolling in an early build.
File:JackalMinor.png|Cutout of a Kig-Yar Minor in ''Halo 3''.
File:H2-JackalMinor.png|In-game view of a Kig-Yar Minor.
File:Jackal shoting.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor firing a [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]] in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
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: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.jpg|A ''[[Halo 2]]'' Kig-Yar Minor charges a plasma pistol.
File:Jackal Minors.jpg|The [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|personal arm shield]]s that Minors carry are impervious to most ballistic munitions.
File:Jackal Minors.jpg|The [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|personal arm shield]]s that Minors carry are impenetrable to most ballistic munitions.
</gallery>
File:Reach 12762821 Full.jpg|A group of Kig-Yar Minors being led by a Kig-Yar Major in ''Halo: Reach''.
===''Halo 3: ODST''===
File:H2A - Mean Jackal.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor teasing an [[Unggoy Minor]].
<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>
</gallery>
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Kig-Yar Minors}}
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*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
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*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
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==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
<references/>


{{Kig-Yar Ranks}}
{{Kig-Yar Ranks}}


[[Category:Kig-Yar ranks]]
[[Category:Kig-Yar ranks]]

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