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{{Unit infobox | {{Unit infobox|variant=Cov | ||
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|name=Minor | |name=Minor | ||
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|species=[[Kig-Yar]] | |species=[[Kig-Yar]] | ||
|affiliation= | |affiliation=[[Covenant]] <br> [[Merg Vol's Covenant]] <br> [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] | ||
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'''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== | ==Description== | ||
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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. | ||
== Triva == | == Triva == | ||
*In [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] the Minors' shield was colored | *In [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] the Minors' shield was colored purple, 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 | *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== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:Jackal shoting.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor firing a [[Type-25 plasma pistol]] in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. | ||
File:MCC-CEJackalMinor.png|A Kig-Yar Minor on one of [[Installation 04]]'s bridges. | 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:MCC-CEJackalMInorhelmet.png|A Kig-Yar Minor with a helmet. | ||
File: | File:Halo2-JackalMinor-EarlyRender.jpg|An early render 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 of ''Halo 2''. | |||
File:H2-JackalMinor.png|In-game view of a Kig-Yar Minor in ''Halo 2''. | |||
File:Jackal.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor charges a plasma pistol in ''Halo 2''. | |||
File:JackalMinor.png|Cutout of a Kig-Yar Minor in ''[[Halo 3]]''. | |||
File:H2 ChiefvsJackals.jpg|[[John-117|Master Chief]] fighting a couple of Kig-Yar Minors 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 | |||
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: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 impervious 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:HCEA-JackalMinor.png|A Kig-Yar Minor on Installation 04 in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' . | |||
File:MCC-CEAJackalMinor.png|A Kig-Yar Minor on [[Assault on the Control Room]] | |||
File:H2A-KigYarMinor.png|A Kig-Yar Minor in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. | |||
File:H2A - Mean Jackal.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor teasing an [[Unggoy Minor]] on Installation 05 in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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