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=[[Combat harness|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 '''Obedientary''',<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/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}}

== 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 (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 [[Type-26 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 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> 

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 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.]]

[[File:H5G guide - Covert Major.jpg|150px|thumb|right|A Sangheili Covert Major.]]

In [[Warzone]] simulations, [[Spartan-IV]]s train against this type of enemy. In this simulation Covert Majors operate in very small special units. They usually lead two Sangheili Officers equipped with [[Type-55 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>

== 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.

File:HR_EliteMajor_Concept.png|Concept art of a Sangheili Officer in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.

File:HR - Officer Sangheili with Plasma Rifle.png|An Officer with a Plasma Rifle.