Editing Sangheili Major

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{{Unit infobox
|variant=Cov
|name=Major
|image=[[File:H2A Sangheili-Major.png|250px]]
|species=[[Sangheili]]
|affiliation=*[[Covenant]]
*[[Covenant separatists]]{{Ref/Game|Id=H2|H2}}{{Ref/Game|Id=H3|H3}}
*[[Covenant remnants]]
**[[Swords of Sanghelios]]{{citation needed}}
**[[Joyous Exultation Covenant]]
**[[Merg Vol's Covenant]]{{Ref/Reuse|HSA}}
**[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]{{Ref/Reuse|HSS}}
|branch=
|mission=*Ground assault/infantry
*Defense
|role=[[Second|Starship second-in-command]]{{Ref/Novel|GoO|Page=189}}
|equipment=
*[[Combat harness|Sangheili combat harness]]
*[[Sangheili personal energy shield]]
|armament=[[Type-1 energy sword]]
<br>[[Type-1 plasma grenade]]
<br>{{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}
<br>{{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}}
<br>[[Type-33 Needler]]
<br>[[Type-50 concussion rifle]]
<br>{{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}}
<br>{{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}}
<br>{{Pattern|M'tara|focus rifle}}
|notable=[[Thel 'Lodamee]]{{Ref/Film|Id=legends|Film=Halo Legends|Story=The Package}}
}}
{{Quote|Station and Salvation both command a heavy price.|Sangheili Major's mantra<ref name="Reach">''Halo: Reach''</ref>}}
The '''Sangheili Major''', also known as '''Obedientiary''',<ref name="hgc">'''Halo: Ground Command''', ''[http://imgur.com/IYihrPB Description]''</ref> is a [[Sangheili]] [[Covenant military|military]] rank. Those who hold this rank are directly superior to their [[Sangheili Minor|Minor counterparts]]. Within the rank exists the '''Officer''' subclass.{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}}<ref name="enc11">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 130'' (2011 edition)</ref> The [[Sangheili (language)|Sangheili]] term for the Majors translates approximately as "lesser chosen" or "charged with glory".{{Ref/Reuse|hgc}}

== Overview ==
===Roles and responsibilities===
If a Sangheili Minor proves himself in battle by killing opponents in legitimate combat, in accordance with honorable achievements earned on the battlefield, he is promoted. Sangheili do not think of promotion in the terms [[human]]s associate it with; Sangheili Minors who prove their worth to their commanders ascend to a command role.<ref name="ency">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 124'', (2009 edition); ''page 130'' (2011 edition)</ref><ref>'''Halo 2 Prima Strategy Guide''', ''page 43''</ref> Organized under the host of Obedientaries,{{Ref/Reuse|hgc}} Sangheili Majors represent the upper echelon of the Covenant's infantry and are known primarily for their ruthlessness. Majors are some of the most skilled and experienced warriors in the field and typically command [[lance]]s of fewer than a dozen soldiers, including Sangheili Minors.<ref name="CEA">'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''' ''[[Library (feature)|Library]]''</ref>  They also commonly pilot ground and air vehicles such as the [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Type-26 ''Wraith'' tank]] and the [[Type-26 Banshee|Type-26 ''Banshee'' attack aircraft]],{{Ref/Reuse|ency}}<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved''', campaign level ''[[Assault on the Control Room]]''</ref> with the Sangheili pilots of craft such as the [[Seraph]] explicitly drawn from the host of Obedientaries.<ref>'''[[Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo|Halo: Warfleet]]''', p.58-59</ref> Though Majors are part of standard infantry, it is not uncommon for them to be in the presence of a [[shipmaster]] or [[fleetmaster]], due to the critical nature of their role at the front lines.{{Ref/Reuse|CEA}} Some Majors also hold [[Second|second-in-command]] positions aboard [[Covenant starship|Covenant ships]].{{Ref/Novel|GoO|Page=189}}{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE|Comic=HBL|Issue=[[Halo: Blood Line Issue 1|#1]]}}{{Ref/Reuse|legends}} 

===Organisation===
Officers are a subset of the Major rank. Sangheili Officers wear more ornamental armor than other Majors, though their combat role bears no apparent distinction from the rest of their grade. Like regular Majors, Officers report to their onsite [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultra]] or, in the absence of an Ultra, directly to their [[Sangheili General|General]] or [[Shipmaster]]. Most Officers have a selection of units under their command, including Sangheili Minors, [[Unggoy]], and [[Kig-Yar]].<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 135'' (2011 edition)</ref>

In [[Warzone]] simulations, [[Spartan-IV]]s train against Sangheili Covert Majors. In this simulation Covert Majors operate in very small special units. They usually lead two Sangheili Officers equipped with {{Pattern|Kelos'vaarda|storm rifle}}s. All team members are equipped with [[active camouflage]], and the Covert Major specifically wields an [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]].<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians Official Game Guide]] (Collector's Edition)''', ''page 308''</ref>

===History===
The Major rank and equivalent titles still see use in the wake of the [[Human-Covenant War]]. The now-defunct [[Merg Vol's Covenant|faction]] led by [[Merg Vol]] used the traditional Major rank and armor.{{Ref/Game|Id=HSA|HSA}} [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] instead fields [[Commander (Covenant)|Commanders]], who wear a modified version of the Officer harness and helmet.{{Ref/Game|Id=H4|H4}} During at least [[Battle of Installation 03|one engagement]], Jul 'Mdama's Covenant have utilized the rank.{{Ref/Game|Id=HSS|HSS}}

==Equipment==
Typically, the [[Sangheili harness|armor]] of a Major is a standard [[Combat harness|Sangheili combat harness]] that is nearly identical to that of a Sangheili Minor, save for its red coloration, which is comparable to the red armor of [[Unggoy Major]]s. As with other Sangheili ranks a variety of helmet and armor styles may be utilized, though all are colored a shade of red, typically scarlet or maroon. The suit is augmented with a stronger [[energy shielding]] system than that used by Minors.

A byproduct of the Major role, Officers wear more ornamental armor, which functions with no substantial differences to Major Sangheili equipped with the standard combat harness.{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}} The officer harness features much more pronounced shoulder pauldrons and a more elaborate helmet with a backward-swept spike in the center.{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}} The design is more standardized than that of ordinary Majors, varying only in color. One color scheme is blood red with a golden tinge and brass-colored highlights;{{Ref/Reuse|Reach}} another is matte burgundy with white accents on the arms and legs, the collar, and the helmet.<ref>''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''</ref>

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File:H3 - Sangheili Major render.png|A Sangheili Major.
File:HReach - Officer Sangheili.png|A Sangheili Officer.
File:H5G guide - Covert Major.jpg|A Sangheili Covert Major as it appear in [[Warzone]] simulation.
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==In-game Information==
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These Sangeili are commonly seen in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo 2'' (as Majors), and ''Halo: Reach'' (as Officers) on the [[Heroic]] and [[Legendary]] difficulties. On [[Easy]] and [[Normal]], their presence is relatively infrequent. They commonly lead lances of Unggoy, Kig-Yar and Sangheili Minors.

Equipped with approximately 50% stronger energy shields than their lower-ranked counterparts, Majors are competent and forceful warriors capable of overpowering their opponents, namely UNSC Marines and ODSTs although not ''necessarily''. They are less likely to perform tactical errors when compared with the inferior Sangheili Minors; Majors seek more cover and fire their weapons with a greater accuracy and faster rate of fire, and are also more maneuverable. However, they still make some tactical mistakes, as they tend not to seek cover in many occasions, even with their shields down.

Like the Minors, Majors usually wield [[Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle|Plasma rifles]],  occasionally [[dual wielding]] them, [[Nakata'vho-pattern plasma repeater|Plasma repeaters]] or {{Pattern|Erudo'ma'keth|pulse carbine}}, but can be encountered with [[Vostu-pattern carbine|Covenant carbines]], [[Type-33 needler|Needlers]], [[Gadulo-pattern needle rifle|Needle rifles]], and many other equally or more powerful weapons, depending on the game.

There is no discernible difference between the Major and Officer: both would appear to have the same gameplay properties (i.e. energy shield strength, damage).

==Trivia==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Sangheili Majors}}
*As seen in an early trailer for ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', Sangheili Majors were capable of wielding [[Sangheili point defense gauntlet|point defense gauntlets]] during the game's development.
*The Sangheili Officer combat harness is available as a Sangheili [[Armor customization (Halo: Reach)|armor permutation]] in [[multiplayer]] as a reward for buying the [[Halo: Reach Limited Edition|''Halo: Reach'' Limited]] or [[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition|Legendary]] editions.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=intel&cid=25875 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Intel - Pre-Order'']</ref>
*It was previously assumed that the full title was "Major Domo Sangheili", first mentioned in ''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx'', which makes a reference to a "Major Domo Sangheili".<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 349''</ref> On the following pages Sangheili of the military rank are simply called Majors.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 350''</ref> In the real world, "[[Wikipedia:Majordomo|majordomo]]" is a term for the head of a family staff in an aristocracy. In light of this, it is possible that Sangheili who hold the title of Major Domo are in a similar position in the Sangheili [[Aristocrat|aristocracy]]. Alternatively, it is possible that Major Domo is an alternate title for Officer, or another subclass within the Major rank.

==Gallery==
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File:HCE Elite Major.png|A Major in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
File:HCE - Majors.png|A group of Sangheili and [[Unggoy Major]]s in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:H2V Elite Major.png|A  Major in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:H2-EliteMajor.png|A Major in ''Halo 2''.
File:MajorElite3.jpg|A Major in [[Kilindini Park Cultural Center|Kilindini Park]] during the [[Battle of Mombasa]].
File:Sangheili Major 01.png|A Sangheili Major in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:H3 - Shadow of Intent Bridge.png|A Sangheili Major manning the controls of the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' in ''Halo 3''.
File:H3 Elite Majors.jpg|Two Sangheili Major in ''Halo 3''.
File:Major Elite Variations.jpg|The color differentiation of the Major harness in ''Halo 3''.
File:HTMCC-H3ODST-Shleets.png|2 Sangheili Majors with a Special Operations Sangheili in the ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' version of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' [[Firefight]].
File:HR EliteOfficer Concept 1.jpg|Concept linework of the Officer for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:HR_EliteOfficer_Concept_2.jpg|Material pass for the Officer concept.
File:HR_EliteMajor_Concept.png|Concept art of a Sangheili Officer in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR_EliteOfficer_Concept.png|Another concept of an Officer in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Halo Reach Sangheili.png|A ''Halo: Reach'' pre-alpha image of a white-armored Officer.
File:HR officer sang.jpg|Character reference for the Sangheili Officer.
File:HR EliteOfficer Crop.png|An Officer.
File:HR - Officer Sangheili with Plasma Rifle.png|An Officer with a plasma rifle.
File:Halo Reach - Sangheili Officer.png|The Sangheili Officer armor permutation available with the purchase of the [[Halo: Reach Limited Edition|Limited]] and [[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition|Legendary]] editions of ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Reach E310 Campaign06.jpg|Two [[UNSC Army|Army troopers]] firing upon a Sangheili Officer as he is [[assassination|assassinated]] by [[SPARTAN-B312]].
File:CEAMAJOR2.png|A Sangheili Officer in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''.
File:HCEA-SangheiliOfficer&Minor.png|A Sangheili Officer and [[Sangheili Minor|Minor]] aboard the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''.
File:H2AElites.jpg|A Sangheili Major and Minor attack [[John-117]] on [[Installation 05]].
File:HSS-Gameplay-Jungle.jpg|Two Sangheili Majors leading a [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] [[lance]] in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''.
File:H5G-CovertMajor.png|A Covert Major in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G - Elite Officers.png|A pair of Sangheili Officers on [[March on Stormbreak]].
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==List of appearances==
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*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''
**''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach#2010 bonus content|Adjunct]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''
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*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
*''[[Halo: Lone Wolf]]''
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' 
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==Sources==
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{{Sangheili Ranks}}

[[Category:Covenant ranks]]