Editing Sangheili Major

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{{Covenant Rank Infobox
|name=Major Domo Elite
|image=[[Image:MAJOR2.jpg]]
|species=[[Sangheili]]
|weapons=*[[Plasma Rifle]]s
*[[Needler]]s
*[[Covenant Carbine]]s
*[[Energy Sword]]s
*Any [[Weapon]] given in [[Campaign]]
|equipment=[[Elite Personal Energy Shield]]
|vehicles=*[[Banshee]]
*[[Ghost (Vehicle)|Ghost]]
*[[Scarab]]
*[[Wraith]]
*[[Shadow]]
|missions=
|role=*Pilots
*Platoon Leader
*[[Lance]] Leader
*[[Ossoona]] (temporary assignment)
|notable=*[['Kasamee]]
*[[Isna 'Nosolee]]
|affiliation=[[Covenant]], later [[Covenant Separatists]]
}}

'''Major Domo Elite''', occasionally referred to as the '''Elite Major''' is a [[Covenant]] [[Sangheili]] (Elite) rank.

== Rank ==

Elites bearing this rank are seasoned warriors whose rank is Medium-Low in the [[Covenant]] [[Sangheili]] rank structure, but still are higher than a [[Minor Domo Elite]]. There has been some proof that [[Major Domo Elite]]s are  a Higher Rank than [[Special Operation Elite]]s in ''Halo 3''. Also, only a Major Elite can become an [[Ossoona]], mainly due to the fact that a more seasoned warrior prefers combat, not stealth, and a [[Minor Domo Elite]] is too inexperienced to become the [[Ossoona]]. The [[Ossoona]] is a temporary [[rank]] that is given to Elites. The job of an [[Ossoona]] is to spy on enemies but not attack them unless they are discovered.

[[Image:20338127-Medium1.jpg|thumb|left|190px|A squad of Elites lead by a Major on [[The Covenant (Level)]].]]
They command groups of [[Minor Domo Elite]]s as well as other Covenant races in ground combat situations. On lower difficulties of both ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]'', Major Elites are rarely seen without a Minor Elite present. However, on the higher difficulty levels ([[Heroic]] and [[Legendary]]), these Elites are more numerous than [[Minor Domo Elite]]s, in order to increase the difficulty of the game.

They are the physical equivalent of a [[Spartans|SPARTAN-II super soldier]], and are far more intuitive and quick-thinking than their subordinates. A single Major Elite is able to hold its own against a squad of [[Marine]]s. To [[humans]], they would be and are considered [[Lieutenant]]s in the Covenant. The rank of a Major Elite can be compared to that of a [[Brute Major]].

They given the rank of a somewhat spy as they are veterans in combat and will not engage their enemies unless told to or if they found out.

== Equipment ==
Enemy Major Elites (encountered throughout ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and in ''[[Halo 2]]'' only when playing as the [[Master Chief]]) are only found wielding [[Plasma Rifle]]s, [[Needler]]s, and sometimes [[Carbines]]. Major Elites are often found duel-wielding Plasma Rifles instead of just wielding one. They also carry, but never use [[Plasma Grenades]]. However, when the player encounters them as the [[Arbiter (character)|Arbiter]] they, like all [[Elite]] allies, can be given any held weapon, even the [[Energy Sword]], although they aren't allowed because of its religious purpose, but strangely in levels such as [[Regret]] sometimes in the outside of the first temple there will appear a major elite with an energy sword. Also in level [[Delta Halo]] when the second phantom arrives after you clear the first ruin structure sometimes it will drop off a an [[Elite Minor]] or a Major with an energy sword (this only happens at random in gameplay).

These Elites have more powerful [[Elite Personal Energy Shield|Energy shields]] than their blue-clad [[Minor Domo Elite]]s subordinates, as fitting with their rank. In ''[[Halo 2]]'', these shields are the same strength as those of [[Honor Guard Elite]]s, [[Zealot]]s, and [[Heretic Elite]] Majors. On lower difficulties they can take a maximum of three hits on the body, or a single head-shot from the [[Sniper Rifle]] or [[Beam Rifle]], and in higher difficulties, they can take up to 4 body shots and 2 headshots.

In ''[[Halo 3]]'' when Majors are dropped into battle to aid the [[Master Chief|player]] they always wield [[Plasma Rifles]], although the player can always exchange weapons with the [[Elites]].

== Fighting a Major Elite == 
[[Image:Major Elite Variations.jpg|220px|thumb|right|Major Domo Elites in [[Halo 3]].]]  

The same tactics used to kill [[Minor Domo Elite]]s can be used against Major Elites as well. However, their stronger energy shields make them more resilient to damage. For example, in Halo: CE on [[Normal]] difficulty, it takes eight headshots from the [[M6D pistol]] to kill a Major, compared to six for a [[Minor]]. Furthermore, the [[sniper rifle]] takes two [[headshots]] on [[Heroic]] and [[Legendary]] difficulty. However, the "[[noob combo]]" is just effective as it is against as any other [[Elite]], as the [[Plasma Pistol]]'s charged shot instantly disables any shields regardless of strength.

== Tactics ==
Elite Majors fire in sustained bursts and evasively strafe while shooting. They also rarely make tactical mistakes, such as charging directly into a fight, or forgetting to take cover. On higher difficulty settings, it's very dangerous to face a Major Elite, as the quick bursts fired by major Elites can strip shields down in a matter of seconds. It's even more dangerous to face a Major Elite duel-wielding Plasma Rifles on higher difficulty settings, as they can easily take out your shields and kill you in a matter of seconds.

Much like Minor Elites on higher difficulty, they will attempt to lure the player into the open. They do this far more often when they have support from significant threats such as [[Hunters]], groups of [[Drones]], or [[Jackal Sniper]]s, but almost never attempt it while alone.

In ''[[Halo 3]]'' Major [[Elites|Elites]] fire in what seems to be shorter bursts.
They will rarely try to flank or lure the enemy out into a trap however they will usually only do this if they have allies near by.

== Physical Appearance ==

Major Elites wear red (specifically crimson or scarlet) armour, comparable to the red armour of [[Grunt]] Majors. Major Elites in ''[[Halo 3]]'' are shown in two colors they are clad in metallic crimson or metallic brownish red coloured armour, and have white symbols on the front of their chest armour. Like [[Minor Elites]], the symbols in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] had [[Forerunner]] letters, while in [[Halo 3]] they glow a greenish colour.

== Appearances ==

=== ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' ===
[[Image:Red_elite.jpg|right|thumb|A Major on [[Installation 04]] on patrol.|180px]]
Major Elites were seen in almost every level in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', their first appearance being in [[The Pillar of Autumn (Level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]. They do not appear on [[343 Guilty Spark (Level)|343 Guilty Spark]], [[The Library (Level)|The Library]] and [[The Maw (Level)|The Maw]]. They appear almost whenever [[Minor Elites]] appear with about the same frequency on all levels, except on [[Heroic]] and [[Legendary]] difficulties. On [[Easy]], the Elite guarding the bridge on [[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved Level)|Halo]] was a Major Elite.{{clear}}
=== ''[[Halo 2]]'' ===
[[Image:MajorElite3.jpg|right|thumb|180px|Major Elite in [[New Mombasa]].]]
In ''Halo 2'', Major Elites appeared in every level where the player controlled the [[Master Chief]] except for [[High Charity (Level)|High Charity]]. In [[Metropolis]],5 major elites were present on the scarab 3 went up top to kill the master chief all with plasma rifles and two Elite Majors controlled the [[Scarab]] in the city-centre. These Elites were unusual in that they could not be killed while still at their stations, even from a direct [[Rocket Launcher]] hit. Once they abandoned their posts, however, they were just as strong as normal Major Elites.

While playing as the Arbiter, a Major Elite was gained as an ally halfway through [[Quarantine Zone (Level)|Quarantine Zone]], only if all of the player's allies had already been killed. In [[The Great Journey (Level)|The Great Journey]], one of these Elites can be present to the player with a [[Banshee]] to accompany [[Sergeant Johnson]]'s [[Scarab]].{{clear}}

=== '''[[Halo 3]]''' ===
[[Image:1210061962 5055870full 2.jpg|right|180px|thumb|A Major Elite in Halo 3.]]
There is a Major Elite leading a group of Special Operational Elites on the level [[Floodgate]] who converse with the Arbiter about the state of the Elite military forces ensuing the Flood's raid of [[High Charity]] and how as to the infested cruiser managed to reach [[Earth]]'s borders. This is an interesting point to note since [[Special Operations Elites|Special Operations Elites]] are supposedly higher ranking over Major Domos. Another point is that he can be seen carrying an [[Energy Sword]], since generally it has been assumed that only [[Elites]] of [[Special Operations Elite]] rank and higher can carry them in the honor of battle. 
There is also randomly generated Majors on the level [[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]] along with some Minor Elites; they are dropped in by a pair of [[Covenant Separatist|Separatist]] [[Phantom]]s. On [[Heroic]], they appear more frequently than Minor Elites and on [[Legendary]] almost entirely unseating and replacing their [[Elite Minor|lesser comrades]]. With the [[Thunderstorm Skull]] on, only Major Elites will be generated on any difficulty.{{clear}}

== Strange Occurrence ==
In ''[[Halo 2]]'' level [[Cairo station]] at the last chapter, "Return To Sender" on [[Heroic]] difficulty you can see a Major [[Elite]] duel wielding a [[Plasma Rifle]] and a [[Needler]], after you kill all the Elites except the Major that is dual wielding, throw a Plasma Grenade at him. Sometimes if you do this he will drop his Needler and go into the stance of holding an [[Energy Sword]]. You can also see his hand looks like he is wielding a energy sword, odd because the Major acts like he is wielding a sword, but you can't see it, and he is still wielding the Plasma Rifle.

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