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{{Unit infobox|variant=Cov | |||
{{Unit infobox | |||
|variant=Cov | |||
|name=Major | |name=Major | ||
|image=[[File:H2A Sangheili-Major.png|250px]] | |image=[[File:H2A Sangheili-Major.png|250px]] | ||
|species=[[Sangheili]] | |species=[[Sangheili]] | ||
|affiliation= | |affiliation=[[Covenant]] <br> [[Swords of Sanghelios]] <br> [[Merg Vol's Covenant faction]] <br> [[Jul 'Mdama'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">''Halo: Reach''</ref>}} | {{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. Those who hold this rank are directly superior to their [[Sangheili Minor|Minor counterparts]]. Within the rank exists the '''Officer''' subclass.<ref name="enc11">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 130'' (2011 edition)</ref><ref name="Reach"/> | |||
== | ==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 prove their worth to their commanders ascend to a command role.<ref name="ency">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 124'', (2009 edition); ''page 130'' (2011 edition)</ref><ref>'''Halo 2 Prima Strategy Guide''', ''page 43''</ref> 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 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> | |||
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''', ''page 135'' (2011 edition)</ref> | |||
The Major rank and equivalent titles still see use in the wake of the [[Human-Covenant War]]. The [[Swords of Sanghelios]] led by [[Thel 'Vadam]] still use the traditional Major rank and armor,<ref name="Major accents">'''Halo 2: Anniversary''', campaign level ''[[The Heretic]]''</ref> as did the now-defunct [[Merg Vol's Covenant faction|faction]] led by [[Merg Vol]].<ref>''Halo: Spartan Assault''</ref> [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|faction]] instead fields [[Sangheili Commander|Commanders]], who wear a modified version of the Officer harness and helmet.<ref>''Halo 4''</ref> During at least [[Battle of Installation 03|one engagement]], Jul 'Mdama's faction have utilized the rank.<ref name="opa">'''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''</ref> | |||
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]] | |||
== | ==Armor== | ||
Typically, the | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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|'''Major''' | |||
|Typically, the armor of a Major is a standard [[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. The armor may feature white accents on the chest, the collar, the extremities, and the helmet.<ref name="Major accents"/> | |||
|[[File:H3 - Sangheili Major render.png|130px]] | |||
|- | |||
|'''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. It features much more pronounced shoulder pauldrons and a more elaborate helmet with a backward-swept spike in the center.<ref name="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 name="Reach"/> another is matte burgundy with white accents on the arms and legs, the collar, and the helmet.<ref>''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''</ref> | |||
|[[File:HReach - Officer Sangheili.png|130px]] | |||
|} | |||
==Gameplay== | |||
Sangheili Majors are commonly seen in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', ''Halo 2'', 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 [[Type-25 plasma rifle]]s, occasionally [[dual wielding]] them. In some scenarios, Majors wield [[Type-51 carbine]]s and [[Type-33 Needler]]s. | |||
==In-Game Information== | |||
===Halo: Reach=== | |||
==In- | '''Unlock''': Redeemed from an [[Xbox 360]] download code complemented in the [[Halo: Reach Limited Edition|''Halo: Reach'' Limited Edition]] | ||
*Description: Station and Salvation both command a heavy price. | |||
==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 capable of wielding [[Sangheili point defense gauntlet|point defense gauntlets]] during the game's development. | *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 | *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:HCE - Majors.png|A group of Sangheili and Unggoy Majors in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' | |||
File:HCE - Majors.png|A group of Sangheili and | File:H2V Elite Major.png|A Major in ''[[Halo 2]]'' | ||
File:H2V Elite Major.png|A | File:MajorElite3.jpg|A Major in ''Halo 2'' | ||
File: | File:Sangheili Major 01.png|A Major in ''Halo 3''. | ||
File:H3 - Shadow of Intent Bridge.png|A Major manning the controls of the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' in ''[[Halo 3]]''. | |||
File:Sangheili Major 01.png|A | File:Major Elite Variations.jpg|The color differentiation of the Major harness in ''Halo 3'' | ||
File:H3 - Shadow of Intent Bridge.png|A | File:ReachConcept EliteOfficer.png|Concept art of a Sangheili Officer in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | ||
File:ReachConcept-Elite_Major.png|Another concept of an Officer in ''Halo: Reach'' | |||
File:Major Elite Variations.jpg|The color differentiation of the Major harness in ''Halo 3'' | File:Halo Reach Sangheili.png|A ''Halo: Reach'' pre-alpha image of a white-armored Officer | ||
File: | File:HR officer sang.jpg|Character reference for the Sangheili Officer | ||
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 an Officer as he is killed by [[SPARTAN-B312]] | |||
File:CEAMAJOR2.png|A Sangheili Officer in [[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]] | |||
File: | File:HCEA-SangheiliMajor.png|A Sangheili Officer crouches while in combat with John-117 on Installation 04. | ||
File:Halo Reach Sangheili.png|A ''Halo: Reach'' pre-alpha image of a white-armored Officer | File:HCEA-SangheiliOfficer&Minor.png|A Sangheili Officer and Minor aboard the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''. | ||
File:HR officer sang.jpg|Character reference for the Sangheili Officer | File:Sangheili Major H2A.jpeg|A Major in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | ||
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:Reach E310 Campaign06.jpg|Two [[UNSC Army|Army troopers]] firing upon | |||
File:CEAMAJOR2.png|A Sangheili Officer in | |||
File:HCEA-SangheiliOfficer&Minor.png|A Sangheili Officer and | |||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | *''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Legends]]'' | *''[[Halo Legends]]'' | ||
**''[[ | **''[[The Package]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]'' | *''[[Halo: Blood Line]]'' | ||
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**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]'' | **''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | ||
**''[[Terminal | **''[[Terminal/Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Terminals]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' | *''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' | *''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
<references/> | |||
{{Elite Ranks}} | |||
{{Sangheili Armor}} | |||
[[Category:Covenant ranks]] | [[Category:Covenant ranks]] |