Editing Sangheili Minor

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{{Unit infobox|variant=Cov
|name=Minor
|image=[[File:Elite minor render.png|250px]]
|species=[[Sangheili]]
|branch=
|mission=
*Ground assault/infantry
*Defense
|armament=
*[[:Category:Covenant Weapons|Covenant/Sangheili arsenal]]
**[[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|Plasma Grenade]]
**[[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Plasma Rifle]]
**[[Type-31 Rifle|Needle Rifle]]
**[[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]]
**[[Type-51 Carbine|Covenant Carbine]]
**[[Type-51 Directed Energy Rifle/Improved|Plasma Repeater]]
|equipment=
*[[Sangheili combat harness]]
*[[Sangheili personal energy shield]]
|notable-title=[[#Known_Minors|Notable]]
|notable=
*[[Ado 'Mortumee]]
*[[Bako 'Ikaporamee]]
*[[Uruo 'Losonaee]]
}}
{{Quote|All who walk the blessed path will find salvation...even in death.|Sangheili Minor's mantra.}}
'''Minor''' is the lowest military rank a [[Sangheili]] can obtain. The Minor's rank seems roughly equivalent to a [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marine]] [[sergeant]], compared to a Sangheili Major being equivalent to a [[lieutenant]] and an [[Unggoy Major|Unggoy]] or [[Kig-yar Major]] being equivalent to a [[corporal]].

==Background==
Sangheili Minors are logically, physically, and pragmatically the least-experienced warriors of their race; however, they are still skilled in combat. They are somewhat weaker than their crimson-armored [[Sangheili Major|Major]] superiors and occasionally will perform unwise tactical mistakes, such as standing in an ally's line of fire, or taking long pauses to roar at their enemy before attacking. Being the lowest ranked in the Sangheili military hierarchy, they possess [[energy shielding]] that is weaker than any other Sangheili, (besides that of [[Stealth Sangheili|stealth units]]), and is also inferior to the shielding of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]].

Although the lowest and most common of the Sangheili ranks, the Elite Minor's threat is not to be underestimated. Most Elites in this class can still easily overpower a [[human]]. Known primarily by their iconic blue armor, Minors are usually deployed in small strike [[lance]]s or in leadership roles above [[Unggoy|Grunt]] and [[Kig-Yar|Jackal]] squads, while the Minors, in turn, report to a Sangheili Major or Officer. If the Minor leading the lance is killed, their subordinates will often flee. Minors who are neither promoted nor killed during their first campaign typically commit suicide to retain their honor.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 127''</ref>

==Physical appearance==
Sangheili Minors wear distinctive cobalt-colored [[Sangheili Combat Harness|combat harnesses]] in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. In ''Combat Evolved'', there are two differently shaped variations of the helmet. The more basic helmet features fins on the sides and rear. The secondary helmet from ''Combat Evolved'' is more curved toward the back.

The color scheme of Minors' armor was changed to sky blue in ''Halo 2'' and featured two shades of blue in ''Halo 3''. The Sangheili's armor in ''Halo 3'' was also more detailed, featuring [[Forerunner glyphs]] on the armor and a design with many armor seams and sharper angles, creating a more technologically advanced, alien look. In ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo Wars'' the design of the harness is more akin to the design in ''Combat Evolved'', having the armor be shinier and curved, simpler, and with a smaller helmet with no mandible guards, creating a more combat orientated look.

==Combat==
[[File:Sangheili Minor 01.png|thumb|left|200px|A Minor as seen in ''Halo 3''.]]Minor are the most commonly seen in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 2]]'' and  ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' on the [[Easy]] and [[Normal]] difficulties. On [[Legendary]] and [[Heroic]], almost none are present. In ''[[Halo 3]]'', the only level Minors appear in is [[The Covenant (Halo 3 Level)|The Covenant]]. Minors are usually found leading lances of Unggoy, but they themselves will likely be led by a Sangheili Major.

Their armor's [[energy shielding]] is weak compared to that of higher-ranking Sangheili. Showing off at least some sign of intelligence despite their inexperience, Minor Sangheili are '' capable'' of hiding when their shields are lowered and will attempt to attack anyone foolish enough to enter into close combat with them with their weapon. They often make tactical errors such as standing in the way of an ally's fire, rushing forward into enemy fire and forgetting to take cover which leads to a lot of deaths (even at the hands of a UNSC Marine). They will seek less cover, often standing in one spot to fire and strafe less often than their superiors. When they are seriously injured or unshielded, they will also go "berserk", yelling a war cry and attempting to melee attack their opponent to death. They also fire in shorter bursts, and have somewhat less accuracy and lower rate of fire. Still, one should not underestimate a Sangheili of any rank, especially on the Heroic and Legendary difficulty settings.

Minors usually wield [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|plasma rifles]], occasionally [[dual wielding]] them. Most of the time, Minor Sangheili will not carry weaponry as powerful as a higher-ranking Sangheili would. Sangheili Minors are strictly forbidden from wielding [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|energy swords]] unless they are of [[aristocrat]]ic lineage.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', ''Limited Collectors Edition Manual''</ref> Only a more seasoned warrior, such as an [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultra]], [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Honor Guardsman]], or [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]], is allowed to use this holy weapon. Despite this, the player is able to give Minor Sangheili energy swords on the levels [[Uprising (Level)|Uprising]] and [[The Great Journey]] in ''Halo 2''.

==Known Minors==
*[[Ado 'Mortumee]]
*[[Bako 'Ikaporamee]]
*[[Uruo 'Losonaee]]

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Blue Elite.png|A render of the Elite Minor in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:Elites.jpg|Two Sangheili Minors accompanying a [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]]. Sangheili Minors are often assigned to protect Elites of higher rank.
File:MinorElite4.jpg|Two Sangheili Minors guard the [[Silent Cartographer]]'s security control room on Installation 04.
File:Halo2-MinorElite.png|A render of an Elite Minor in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2V Elite Minor.png|A render of an Elite Minor in ''[[Halo 2 Vista]]''.
File:elite.jpg|''[[Halo 2]]'''s Sangheili Minors can be crack shots with Covenant carbines.
File:2973083-Medium.jpg|A pair of Minor Elites securing the doorway leading into the interior of a [[Barrier tower]].
File:Sangminor.JPG|A Sangheili Minor as it appears on the character multiplayer selection screen in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:ReachConcept EliteMinor.png|Concept art for a Sangheili Minor in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:ReachConcept-Elite_Minor.png|Another concept of a Minor's harness in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:ReachConcept-Elite.png|Concept art of a Minor in ''Reach'', also showing some planned anatomical features.
File:Halo3-SangheiliMinor-Concept-crop.png|Concept art of the Sangheili Minor from ''Halo 3''.
File:AnniversaryLibrary.png|An Elite Minor displayed in [[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Library (Anniversary feature)|Library]] feature.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
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*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
**''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
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*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
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==Sources==
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{{Elite Ranks}}
{{Sangheili Armor}}