Editing Sangheili Minor

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{{Unit infobox|variant=Cov
|name=Minor
|image=[[File:H2A Sangheili-Minor.png|250px]]
|species=[[Sangheili]]
|affiliation=[[Covenant]] <br> [[Swords of Sanghelios]] <br> [[Merg Vol's Covenant faction]] <br> [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]] <br> [[Sali 'Nyon's Covenant faction]]
|branch=
|mission=Ground assault/infantry
<br>Defense
|armament=[[Type-1 energy sword]]
<br>[[Type-1 plasma grenade]]
<br>[[Type-25 plasma pistol]]
<br>[[Type-25 plasma rifle]]
<br>[[Type-31 needle rifle]]
<br>[[Type-33 Needler]]
<br>[[Type-51 carbine]]
<br>[[Type-51 plasma repeater]]
|equipment=[[Sangheili combat harness]]
<br>[[Sangheili personal energy shield]]
|notable=[[Ado 'Mortumee]]
<br>[[Bako 'Ikaporamee]]
<br>[[Uruo 'Losonaee]]
}}
{{Quote|All who walk the blessed path will find salvation...even in death.|Sangheili Minor's mantra.}}
'''Minor''' is the lowest [[Covenant  military|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 Sangheili Minor's threat is not to be underestimated. Most Sangheili 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]] and [[Kig-Yar]] 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>

Following the [[Human-Covenant War]], the rank of Minor continued to be used in [[Merg Vol's Covenant faction]]. Many Sangheili of this rank fought on behalf of the group during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]] in [[2554]].<ref>''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''</ref> [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]] uses the equivalent rank of [[Sangheili Storm]] instead. The rank has seen use at least [[Battle of Installation 03|once]] by Jul 'Mdama's faction.<ref name="opa">'''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''</ref>

== 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 ==
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 (level)|The Covenant]]. Sangheili 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 with 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 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 them, especially on the Heroic and Legendary difficulty settings.

Minors usually wield [[Type-25 plasma rifle|plasma rifle]]s, occasionally [[dual wielding]] them. Most of the time, Minors will not carry weaponry as powerful as a higher-ranking Sangheili. Occasionally, Minors may also wield [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]]s; whereas Sangheili who do not hold the title of [[aristocrat]] are not permitted to wield swords outside the battlefield,<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', ''Limited Collectors Edition Manual''</ref> this policy does not apply in the military.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 63''</ref>

==Gallery==
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File:Blue Elite.png|A Minor in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
File:Elites.jpg|Two Sangheili Minors accompanying a [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]]. Sangheili Minors are often assigned to protect those 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 Minor in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:H2V Elite Minor.png|A Minor in ''[[Halo 2 Vista]]''.
File:Halo3-SangheiliMinor-Concept-crop.png|Concept art of the Sangheili Minor for ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:Sangheili Minor 01.png|A Minor in ''Halo 3''.
File:2973083-Medium.jpg|A pair of Sangheili Minors securing the doorway leading into the interior of a [[Barrier tower]].
File:ReachConcept EliteMinor.png|Concept art for a Sangheili Minor for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:ReachConcept-Elite_Minor.png|Another concept of a Minor's harness for ''Halo: Reach''.
File:ReachConcept-Elite.png|Concept art of a Minor for ''Reach'', also showing some planned anatomical features.
File:Elite minor render.png|A Sangheili Minor in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:AnniversaryLibrary.png|A Sangheili Minor displayed in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''<nowiki />'s [[Library (Anniversary feature)|Library]] feature.
File:Escalation schism.png|A Sangheili Minor battling a [[Jiralhanae Captain Major]] during the [[Great Schism]].
File:H2A Minor.png|A Minor aboard ''[[Cairo Station]]'' in ''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A-SangheiliMinor.jpg‎|Another Minor aboard ''Cairo Station''.
File:H2AMinor.png|A Sangheili Minor in ''Halo 2 Anniversary''
File:H2AElites.jpg|A Minor, with a Major, attacking John-117 on Installation 05.
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Prototype]]''
**''[[The Package]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal/Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Terminals]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''

==Sources==
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{{Elite Ranks}}
{{Sangheili Armor}}
[[Category:Covenant ranks]]