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{{Unit infobox|variant=Cov | |||
{{Unit infobox | |||
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|name=Major | |name=Major | ||
|image=[[File: | |image=[[File:Major Glor.png|270px]] | ||
|species=[[Sangheili]] | |species=[[Sangheili]] | ||
|affiliation= | |affiliation=[[Covenant]] <br> [[Thel 'Vadam's Covenant faction]] <br> [[Merg Vol's Covenant faction]] | ||
|branch= | |branch= | ||
|mission= | |mission=Ground assault/infantry | ||
<br>Defense | |||
|role= | |role=Starship second-in-command | ||
|equipment= | |equipment=[[Sangheili combat harness]] | ||
<br>[[Sangheili personal energy shield]] | |||
|armament=[[Type-1 energy sword]] | |armament=[[Type-1 energy sword]] | ||
<br>[[Type-1 plasma grenade]] | <br>[[Type-1 plasma grenade]] | ||
<br> | <br>[[Type-25 plasma rifle]] | ||
<br> | <br>[[Type-31 needle rifle]] | ||
<br>[[Type-33 Needler]] | <br>[[Type-33 Needler]] | ||
<br>[[Type-50 concussion rifle]] | <br>[[Type-50 concussion rifle]] | ||
<br> | <br>[[Type-51 carbine]] | ||
<br> | <br>[[Type-51 plasma repeater]] | ||
<br> | <br>[[Type-52 focus rifle]] | ||
|notable=[[Thel 'Lodamee]] | |notable=[[Thel 'Lodamee]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Quote|Station and Salvation both command a heavy price.|Sangheili Major's mantra<ref name="Reach | {{Quote|Station and Salvation both command a heavy price.|Sangheili Major's mantra<ref name="Reach">'''Halo: Reach'''</ref>}} | ||
'''Major''' is a [[Sangheili]] military rank that includes a prevalent '''Officer''' subclass.<ref name="enc11">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 130'' (2011 edition)</ref><ref name="Reach"/> Majors are directly superior to their [[Sangheili Minor|Minor counterparts]]. | |||
== | ==Background== | ||
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 do prove their worth to their commanders ascend to a commanding role.<ref name="ency">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 124'', (2009 edition); ''page 130'' (2011 edition)</ref><ref>'''Halo 2 Prima Strategy Guide''', ''page 43''</ref> 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 Elite Minors.<ref name="CEA">'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''' ''[[Library (feature)|Library]]''</ref> They also commonly pilot for ground and air vehicles such as the [[Type-26 Wraith|Type-26 ''Wraith'' tank]] and the [[Type-26 Banshee|Type-26 ''Banshee'' attack aircraft]], respectively.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved''', campaign level ''[[Assault on the Control Room]]''</ref><ref name="ency"/> Though Majors are part of standard infantry, it is not uncommon for them to be in the presence of a ship or fleet master, due to their critical nature of their role at the front lines.<ref name="CEA"/> It is also possible that some hold second-in-command positions aboard Covenant ships.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 189''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Blood Line''', ''[[Halo: Blood Line Issue 1|Issue 1]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo Legends:''' ''The Package''</ref> | |||
Within the Major rank exists the Officer class. Officers are both powerful combatants and capable tacticians, and wear more ornamental armor than other Majors. 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''', ''page 135'' (2011 edition)</ref> | |||
The [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant remnant]] equivalent, and successor, is the [[Sangheili Commander]] rank. | |||
The | |||
== | ==Armor== | ||
Typically, the | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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|'''Major''' | |||
|Typically, the armor of a Major is a standard [[Sangheili combat harness|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. This combat harness is colored metallic scarlet or maroon and is augmented with a stronger [[energy shielding]] system than those of their minor counterparts. Majors typically wear a helmet with two fin-like prongs on either side, though some helmets have another backward-facing prong in the center. | |||
|[[File:HT Sang Maj pose.png|130px]] | |||
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|'''Officer''' | |||
|Officers wear more ornamental armor than other Majors.<ref name="enc11"/> Like the standard combat harness, the officer combat harness is augmented with a stronger energy shield system than that of a Minor. Though colored red, Officers' armor typically possesses a golden orange tinge. It features much more pronounced shoulder pauldrons and a more elaborate helmet; the helmet features a prominent backward-swept spike in the center.<ref name="Reach"/> | |||
|[[File:HReach - Officer Sangheili.png|130px]] | |||
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==Gameplay== | |||
Majors are commonly seen in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo: Reach'' 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 [[Type-25 plasma rifle]]s, occasionally [[dual wielding]] them. In some scenarios, Majors wield [[Type-51 carbine]]s and [[Type-33 Needler]]s. | |||
Like the Minors, Majors usually wield [[ | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Sangheili Majors}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Sangheili Majors}} | ||
*As seen in an early trailer for ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', Sangheili Majors were | *As seen in an early trailer for ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', Sangheili Majors were originally supposed to wield a [[Sangheili point defense gauntlet|point defense gauntlet]]s. | ||
*The Sangheili Officer combat harness is available as a Sangheili [[Armor | *The Sangheili Officer combat harness is available as a Sangheili [[Armor Permutations (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://www.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. | *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== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:ReachConcept EliteOfficer.png|Concept art of a Sangheili Officer in ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
File:ReachConcept-Elite_Major.png|Another concept of a Major in ''Halo: Reach''. | |||
File:HT Sang maj ref.jpg|Character reference for the Sangheili Major. | |||
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File:HR officer sang.jpg|Character reference for the Sangheili Officer. | File:HR officer sang.jpg|Character reference for the Sangheili Officer. | ||
File: | File:H2V Elite Major.png|A Major as seen in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File: | File:H2AElites.jpg|A Major and Minor attack John-117 on Installation 05. | ||
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:Sangheili Major 01.png|A Major as seen in ''Halo 3''. | ||
File:Reach E310 Campaign06.jpg|Two [[UNSC Army|Army troopers]] firing upon | File:H3 - Shadow of Intent Bridge.png|A Major manning the controls in an assault carrier. | ||
File: | 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: | File:HCE - Majors.png|A group of Sangheili Majors and Unggoy Majors in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | ||
File: | File:Reach E310 Campaign06.jpg|Two [[UNSC Army|Army troopers]] firing upon an Officer as it is being assassinated by [[SPARTAN-B312]]. | ||
File:Major Elite Variations.jpg|This image shows the color differentiation of the Major harness. | |||
File: | File:MajorElite3.jpg|A Major in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File:Halo Reach Sangheili.png|A ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' pre-alpha image of a white Major. | |||
File:Sangheili Major H2A.jpeg|A Major in ''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]''. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[[Category:Covenant ranks]] | [[Category:Covenant ranks]] |