Sangheili Minor: Difference between revisions

Minor
Function:	Ground assault/infantry ; Defense
Species:	Sangheili
Affiliation:	Covenant ; Swords of Sanghelios ; Merg Vol's Covenant faction
Notable individuals:	Ado 'Mortumee ; Bako 'Ikaporamee ; Uruo 'Losonaee

Revision as of 09:40, January 8, 2015

"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 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 lances 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.^[1]

The Covenant remnant equivalent, and successor, is the Sangheili Storm rank.

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. 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 plasma rifles, 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 energy swords; whereas Sangheili who do not hold the title of aristocrat are not permitted to wield swords outside the battlefield,^[2] this policy does not apply in the military.^[3]

Gallery

Concept art of the Sangheili Minor for Halo 3.
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Concept art for a Sangheili Minor for Halo: Reach.
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Another concept of a Minor's harness for Halo: Reach.
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Concept art of a Minor for Reach, also showing some planned anatomical features.
A Minor in Halo: Combat Evolved.
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A Sangheili Minor displayed in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary's Library feature.
A Minor in Halo 2.
A Minor in Halo 2 Vista.
A Minor aboard Cairo Station in Halo 2: Anniversary.
A Minor, with a Major, attacking John-117 on Installation 05.
A Minor in Halo 3.
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 guard the Silent Cartographer's security control room on Installation 04.
A pair of Sangheili Minors securing the doorway leading into the interior of a Barrier tower.
A Sangheili Minor battling a Jiralhanae Captain Major during the Great Schism.

List of appearances

Halo: The Fall of Reach (First appearance)
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
- Terminals
Halo: Spartan Assault
Halo: Escalation
Halo 2 Anniversary

Sources

^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 127
^ Halo 2, Limited Collectors Edition Manual
^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 63

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[1] Halo Encyclopedia, page 127

[2] Halo 2, Limited Collectors Edition Manual

[3] Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 63

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 {{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]].
+'''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 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 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>
 The [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant remnant]] equivalent, and successor, is the [[Sangheili Storm]] rank.
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 == 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]]. 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 (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.
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 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:AnniversaryLibrary.png|A Sangheili 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]]''.