Editing Sangheili Major

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{{Unit infobox|variant=Cov

|affiliation=[[Covenant]] <br> [[Swords of Sanghelios]] <br> [[Joyous Exultation Covenant]] <br> [[Merg Vol's Covenant]] <br> [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]

|mission=Ground assault/infantry

<br>Defense

|role=Starship second-in-command

|equipment=[[Sangheili combat harness]]

<br>[[Sangheili personal energy shield]]

<br>[[Type-25 plasma rifle]]

<br>[[Type-31 needle rifle]]

<br>[[Type-51 carbine]]

<br>[[Type-51 plasma repeater]]

<br>[[Type-52 focus rifle]]

|notable=[[Thel 'Lodamee]]

'''Major''', also known as '''Obedientiary''',<ref name="hgc">'''Halo: Ground Command''', ''[http://imgur.com/IYihrPB Description]''</ref> 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="Reach"/><ref name="enc11">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 130'' (2011 edition)</ref> The [[Sangheili (language)|Sangheili]] term for the Majors translates approximately as "lesser chosen" or "charged with glory".<ref name="hgc"/>

== 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> Organized under the host of Obedientaries,<ref name="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 [[Type-26 Wraith|Type-26 ''Wraith'' tank]] and the [[Type-26 Banshee|Type-26 ''Banshee'' attack aircraft]], respectively.<ref name="ency"/><ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved''', campaign level ''[[Assault on the Control Room]]''</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 name="CEA"/> Some Majors also hold [[Second|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 now-defunct [[Merg Vol's Covenant|faction]] led by [[Merg Vol]] used the traditional Major rank and armor.<ref>''Halo: Spartan Assault''</ref> [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] 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 Covenant have utilized the rank.<ref name="opa">'''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''</ref>

==Classes==

=== Major ===

[[File:H3 - Sangheili Major render.png|130px|thumb|right|A Sangheili Major.]]

Typically, the [[Sangheili harness|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.

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== 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.

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.

*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://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=intel&cid=25875 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Intel - Pre-Order'']</ref>

File:HCE - Majors.png|A group of Sangheili and [[Unggoy Major]]s in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.

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''.

**''[[The Package]]''

**''[[Terminal/Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Terminals]]''

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