Editing Yanme'e Major

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{{Covenant Rank Infobox
|image = [[File:ReachRedShell.jpg|250px]]
|name = Yanme'e Major
|species = [[Yanme'e]]
|weapons = *[[Needler]]
*[[Plasma Pistol]]
*[[Brute Plasma Rifle]]
|equipment = None
|vehicles = None
|missions = Various
|role = Soldiers, Commanding Minor Drones
|affiliation = *[[Covenant Empire]]
*[[Covenant Loyalists]]
}}

Yanme'e '''Majors''' are a high [[Yanme'e]] caste and infantry [[rank]].<ref name="Firefight">'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''', ''[[Firefight]]''</ref>

==Description==
Yanme'e Majors are differentiated from lower ranks by their crimson shells, and frequently possess energy shields. They have longer wings and can fly faster than [[Drone Minors|Yanme'e Minors]]. They usually wield [[Needlers]].<ref name="ODST">'''Halo 3: ODST''', campaign level, ''[[Data Hive (Level)|Data Hive]]''</ref>

Due to the difference in mentality of Yanme'e compared to other species, it is possible that Yanme'e become Majors once they have reached a certain age by which they would have more experience than Yanme'e Minors. This is similar to how older insects in sociable colonies take on different roles, such as scouts and guards.[[File:DroneRedLeader.jpg|right|thumb|200px|A Yanme'e Major in the [[New Mombasa Data Center]].]]

==Combat==
Drone Majors are more skilled in combat than [[Drone Minors]] and will often use [[Needler]]s or [[Brute Plasma Rifles]]. On easier difficulties, they will not supercombine the needles. However, on Heroic and Legendary, it is recommended you take cover frequently to recharge armor/stamina. They still are a fairly easy kill.<ref name="Firefight"/><ref name="ODST"/>

Majors normally command a group of 6-10 minors. If there is a Major swarm, try to stick one with a Plasma Grenade, bombard them with Needler fire, or dual-wield Plasma Rifles. One can also use ballistic fire, but some Majors will have shields, especially in the presence of [[Engineers]]. The [[Noob Combo]] is a good tactic. Majors also land on the ground much less often than their [[Minor]] brethren, making them less prone to melee. As with all enemies who move in groups, supercombining [[Needler]] round will produce an explosion that will most likely kill multiple [[Drones]].<ref name="Firefight"/><ref name="ODST"/>

==Counter tactics==
*Using the '[[Noob Combo]]' (A [[Plasma Pistol]] and a [[Pistol]]) can take down Yanme'e Majors easily. It is recommended that you kill them first, then use a [[SMG]] to kill the rest of the pack.
*Supercombining [[Needler]] rounds on Yanme'e Majors is an effective tactic and you can also strip them of ammo after you kill them -- they often carry [[Needlers]].
*Yanme'e Majors (as well as most Yanme'e) seem to have an uncanny ability to fly towards and attack when the player's [[Stamina]] is low, thereby heightening the chance for a kill and most likely stripping away some precious, much-needed [[Health]]. If this happens, use a [[SMG]] to gun them down.
*On [[Legendary]] difficulty in [[Firefight]], the Yanme'e Majors can easily strip a player's armor with a few [[Brute Plasma Rifle]] shots. They also have high accuracy when flying and moving. [[Brute Plasma Rifle]] wielding Yanme'e should be killed at range with pistols.
*In a swarm, Yanme'e can be overwhelming and it is advised to use a [[Brute Plasma Rifle]], [[SMG]] or [[Spiker]] against these enemies. These weapons have a high rate of fire and deliver staggering amounts of damage to unshielded organic targets.
*Making use of one of the mounted turrets littered about is another way to deal with these foes; however, it can be a double-edged sword as carrying the turret reduces the player's movement speed and maneuverability.

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''

==Sources==
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