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'''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]].
'''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==
== 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]].
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>
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==
== 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.
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.
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==
== Combat ==
[[File:Sangheili Minor 01.png|thumb|right|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.
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 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.
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 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.
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Minors usually wield [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|plasma rifles]], occasionally [[dual wielding]] them. Most of the time, Minors will not carry weaponry as powerful as a higher-ranking Sangheili, and 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> 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''.
Minors usually wield [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|plasma rifles]], occasionally [[dual wielding]] them. Most of the time, Minors will not carry weaponry as powerful as a higher-ranking Sangheili, and 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> 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==
== Known Minors ==
*[[Ado 'Mortumee]]
*[[Ado 'Mortumee]]
*[[Bako 'Ikaporamee]]
*[[Bako 'Ikaporamee]]
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Blue Elite.png|A view of the Elite Minor in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:Halo3-SangheiliMinor-Concept-crop.png|Concept art of the Sangheili Minor for ''Halo 3''.
File:Elites.jpg|Two Sangheili Minors accompanying a [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]]. Sangheili Minors are often assigned to protect Elites of higher rank.
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:Blue Elite.png|A Minor in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:AnniversaryLibrary.png|An Elite Minor displayed in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''<nowiki />'s [[Library (Anniversary feature)|Library]] feature.
File:Halo2-MinorElite.png|A Minor in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2V Elite Minor.png|A Minor in ''[[Halo 2 Vista]]''.
File:Sangheili Minor 01.png|A Minor in ''Halo 3''.
File:Elite minor render.png|A Minor in ''Halo Reach''.
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:MinorElite4.jpg|Two Sangheili Minors guard the [[Silent Cartographer]]'s security control room on Installation 04.
File:Halo2-MinorElite.png|A view of an Elite Minor in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2V Elite Minor.png|A view 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: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:Elite minor render.png|A Minor in ''Halo Reach''.
File:AnniversaryLibrary.png|An Elite Minor displayed in [[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Library (Anniversary feature)|Library]] feature.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
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*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
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*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
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*''[[Halo Legends]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
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==Sources==
==Sources==

Revision as of 23:16, October 2, 2012

Minor
H4 EliteMinor.png

Function:

  • Ground assault/infantry
  • Defense

Species:

Sangheili

Notable:

 

"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 sergeant, compared to a Sangheili Major being equivalent to a lieutenant and an 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 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 units), and is also inferior to the shielding of 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 lances or in leadership roles above Grunt and 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.[1]

Appearance

Sangheili Minors wear distinctive cobalt-colored 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. 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 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 plasma rifles, occasionally dual wielding them. Most of the time, Minors will not carry weaponry as powerful as a higher-ranking Sangheili, and are strictly forbidden from wielding energy swords unless they are of aristocratic lineage.[2] Despite this, the player is able to give Minor Sangheili energy swords on the levels Uprising and The Great Journey in Halo 2.

Known Minors

Gallery

  • Concept art of the Sangheili Minor for Halo 3.

    Concept art of the Sangheili Minor for Halo 3.

  • ReachConcept EliteMinor.png

    Concept art for a Sangheili Minor for Halo: Reach.

  • ReachConcept-Elite Minor.png

    Another concept of a Minor's harness for Halo: Reach.

  • ReachConcept-Elite.png

    Concept art of a Minor for Reach, also showing some planned anatomical features.

  • A Minor in Halo: Combat Evolved.

    A Minor in Halo: Combat Evolved.

  • AnniversaryLibrary.png

    An Elite Minor displayed in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary's Library feature.

  • A Minor in Halo 2.

    A Minor in Halo 2.

  • A Minor in Halo 2 Vista.

    A Minor in Halo 2 Vista.

  • A Minor in Halo 3.

    A Minor in Halo 3.

  • A Minor in Halo Reach.

    A Minor in Halo Reach.

  • Two Sangheili Minors accompanying a Zealot. Sangheili Minors are often assigned to protect those of higher rank.

    Two Sangheili Minors accompanying a Zealot. Sangheili Minors are often assigned to protect those of higher rank.

  • Two Sangheili Minors guard the Silent Cartographer's security control room on Installation 04.

    Two Sangheili Minors guard the Silent Cartographer's security control room on Installation 04.

  • A pair of Minor Elites securing the doorway leading into the interior of a Barrier tower.

    A pair of Minor Elites securing the doorway leading into the interior of a Barrier tower.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 127
  2. ^ Halo 2, Limited Collectors Edition Manual

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