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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]] <br> [[Merg Vol's Covenant faction]] <br> [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]] | ||
|authority= | |authority= | ||
|branch= | |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= | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''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. | After the [[Human-Covenant War]], the rank of Minor continued to be used in [[Merg Vol's Covenant faction]] and many of these Kig-Yar fought on behalf of the group during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]] in 2554. 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. Jul 'Mdama's faction has utilized the rank on at least [[Battle of Installation 03|one occasion]]. | ||
==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 | 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. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:Halo2-JackalMinor-EarlyRender.jpg|An early render of a Kig-Yar Minor in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File: | 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 | File:H2 ChiefvsJackals.jpg|[[John-117|Master Chief]] fighting a couple of Kig-Yar Minors in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File: | File:JackalMinor.png|Cutout of a Kig-Yar Minor in ''Halo 3''. | ||
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 | |||
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: | 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 | File:Jackal Minors.jpg|The [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|personal arm shield]]s that Minors carry are impenetrable to most ballistic munitions. | ||
File:Reach 12762821 Full.jpg|A group of Kig-Yar Minors being led by a Kig-Yar Major in ''Halo: Reach''. | |||
File:H2A - Mean Jackal.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor teasing an [[Unggoy Minor]]. | |||
File:Reach 12762821 Full.jpg|A group of Kig-Yar Minors being led by a Kig-Yar Major | |||
File:H2A - Mean Jackal.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor teasing an [[Unggoy Minor]] | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Kig-Yar Minors}} | |||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{Kig-Yar Ranks}} | {{Kig-Yar Ranks}} | ||
[[Category:Kig-Yar ranks]] | [[Category:Kig-Yar ranks]] | ||
