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|image=[[File:Minor.png|300px]]
|name=Minor
|name=Minor
|species=[[Jiralhanae]]
|species=[[Jiralhanae]]
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|role=Infantry, [[lance]] leaders
|role=Infantry, [[lance]] leaders
|size=
|size=
|armament=[[Type-1 plasma grenade]]
<br>[[Type-2 spike grenade]]
<br>[[Paegaas Workshop Spiker]]
<br>{{Pattern|Kewu R'shi'k|plasma rifle}}
<br>{{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}
<br>{{Pattern|Gadulo|needle rifle}}
<br>[[Type-33 Needler]]
<br>{{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}}
<br>{{Pattern|Elo'Nakada|concussion rifle}}
<br>{{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}}
<br>{{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}}
<br>[[Type-52 Mauler]]
|equipment=
*[[Jiralhanae armor]]
**[[Jiralhanae power armor]]{{Ref/Game|Id=H3|H3}}
***[[Infantry power armor]]{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}
***[[Energy shielding]]{{Ref/Game|Id=ODST|ODST}}
*[[Armor lock]]{{Ref/Reuse|HR}}
*[[Deployable cover]]{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}
*[[Flare]]{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}
|notable=
|notable=
|affiliation=*[[Covenant]]
|affiliation=*[[Covenant]]
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==Equipment==
==Equipment==
===Armor===
===Armor===
During the [[Fall of Reach]], some Minors were equipped with blue helmets and minimal, non-powered armor.{{Ref/Game|Id=HR|HR}} Another armor configuration that was used by Minors, particularly those serving under the [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae|Chieftain]] [[Tartarus]], was composed of an ammunition bandolier, upper arm braces, and metal held between the toes by leather wrapping. This configuration was also sporadically equipped with a small helmet which covered the top of the head and extended over the face, but left the sides and back exposed, unlike the wraparound helmet used by the Jiralhanae Minor contingents at Reach.{{Ref/Game|Id=H2|H2}}
During the [[Fall of Reach]], some Minors were equipped with blue helmets and minimal, non-powered armor.{{Ref/Game|Id=HR|HR|Gameplay}} Another armor configuration that was used by Minors, particularly those serving under the [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae|Chieftain]] [[Tartarus]], was composed of an ammunition bandolier, upper arm braces, and metal held between the toes by leather wrapping. This configuration was also sporadically equipped with a small helmet which covered the top of the head and extended over the face, but left the sides and back exposed, unlike the wraparound helmet used by the Jiralhanae Minor contingents at Reach.{{Ref/Game|Id=H2|H2|Gameplay}}


When the Jiralhanae became the dominant military force of the Covenant during the events of the [[Great Schism]], Minors were given heavier cyan [[Infantry power armor|infantry variants]] of the new [[Jiralhanae power armor]], but still lacked the shoulder pads, knee pads, and ankle armor of the higher ranks.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}
When the Jiralhanae became the dominant military force of the Covenant during the events of the [[Great Schism]], Minors were given heavier cyan [[Infantry power armor|infantry variants]] of the new [[Jiralhanae power armor]], but still lacked the shoulder pads, knee pads, and ankle armor of the higher ranks.{{Ref/Game|Id=H3|H3|Gameplay}}


===Weaponry===
===Weaponry===
Jiralhanae Minors are armed with a large assortment of weapons, including [[Type-2 spike grenade]]s, [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker]]s, {{Pattern|Kewu R'shi'k|plasma rifle}}s, {{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}}s, {{Pattern|Elo'Nakada|concussion rifle}}s, {{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}}s, {{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}}s, and [[Type-52 Mauler]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|H2}}{{Ref/Reuse|ODST}} Minors are also sometimes equipped with [[deployable cover]]s for additional cover and [[armor lock]].{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}{{Ref/Reuse|HR}}
Jiralhanae Minors are armed with a large assortment of weapons, including [[Type-2 spike grenade]]s, [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker]]s, {{Pattern|Kewu R'shi'k|plasma rifle}}s, {{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}}s, {{Pattern|Elo'Nakada|concussion rifle}}s, {{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}}s, {{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}}s, and [[Type-52 Mauler]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|H2}}{{Ref/Game|Id=H3ODST|H3ODST|Gameplay}} Minors are also sometimes equipped with [[deployable cover]]s for additional cover and [[armor lock]].{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}{{Ref/Reuse|HR}}


== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Development images===
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Jiralhanae Minors}}
===''Halo 2''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H3 BruteMinorConcept.jpg|Concept art of a Jiralhanae Minor in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:H2 Weaponless Brute.jpg|A Jiralhanae Minor with no weapons.
File:H3 BrokenArmorConcept.jpg|Concept art of a Jiralhanae Minor's armor being damaged prior to entering berserk mode in ''Halo 3''.
File:WaypointH2Brute.jpg|A Jiralhanae Minor firing a plasma rifle.
File:HR - Brute Minor concept.jpg|Concept art of the Jiralhanae Minor in ''Halo: Reach''.
</gallery>
File:H2A - Brute Minor early model.jpg|An early model of a Jiralhanae Minor for ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
 
File:H2A - Brute Minor early model 2.jpg|An early, hairless model of a Jiralhanae Minor for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
===''Halo 3''===
File:H2A - Brute Minor model.jpg|A finished model of a Jiralhanae Minor for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
<gallery>
File:H3 BruteMinorConcept.jpg|Concept art of a Jiralhanae Minor.
File:H3 BrokenArmorConcept.jpg|Concept art of a Jiralhanae Minor's armor being damaged.
File:BruteMinor.png|Render of a Jiralhanae Minor with a Mauler.
File:Angry brute 1.jpg|A Jiralhanae Minor on a berserk.
File:H3_TheCovenant_MinorBrute.jpg|A Jiralhanae Minor wielding a spiker.
File:ProwlerTurret.jpg|A Jiralhanae Minor on a [[Qavardu Workshop Prowler]]'s turret.
</gallery>
 
===''Halo 3: ODST''===
<gallery>
File:H3ODST BruteMinor.png|A Jiralhanae Minor standing guard.
File:HTMCC-H3ODST BruteNeedler.jpg|A Jiralhanae Minor wielding a needler.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Screenshots===
===''Halo: Reach''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H2 Weaponless Brute.jpg|A weaponless Minor in ''Halo 2''.
File:HR - Brute Minor concept.jpg|Concept art of the Jiralhanae Minor.
File:WaypointH2Brute.jpg|A Jiralhanae Minor in ''Halo 2''.
File:HReach - Minor Jiralhanae.png|Render of a Jiralhanae Minor with a spiker.
File:H3_TheCovenant_MinorBrute.jpg|A Jiralhanae Minor in ''Halo 3''.
File:Brute marks.png|A Jiralhanae Minor after losing his helmet.
File:H3ODST BruteMinor.png|A Jiralhanae Minor in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:HR Brute Holding Civilian.png|A Jiralhanae Minor torturing a [[civilian]] during the [[Siege of New Alexandria]].
File:HR Brute Holding Civilian.png|A Jiralhanae Minor torturing a [[civilian]] during the [[Siege of New Alexandria]].
File:Brute Minor Patterns.png|Pattern on the Minor armor in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR Bullfrog&Brute.jpg|A Jiralhanae Minor charges at an [[ODST]] [[Bullfrogs|Bullfrog]].
File:Brute Minor Patterns.png|Pattern on the Minor's armor.
</gallery>
 
===''Halo 2: Anniversary''===
<gallery>
File:H2A - Brute Minor early model.jpg|An early model of a Jiralhanae Minor for ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A - Brute Minor early model 2.jpg|An early, hairless model of a Jiralhanae Minor for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A - Brute Minor model.jpg|A finished model of a Jiralhanae Minor for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A Jiralhanae.png|Render of a Jiralhanae Minor with a Brute Shot.
File:H2A Brute Minor.png|A Jiralhanae wielding an [[M90 shotgun]] on [[Installation 05]].
File:H2A Brute Minor.png|A Jiralhanae wielding an [[M90 shotgun]] on [[Installation 05]].
</gallery>
</gallery>

Revision as of 08:27, April 20, 2023

Minor
Minor.png

Function:

Ground assault

Species:

Jiralhanae

Affiliation:

Other role(s):

Infantry, lance leaders

 

Jiralhanae Minor is the lowest rank attainable in the Jiralhanae military ranking system in the Covenant. The Jiralhanae who have this rank are the most inexperienced in the Covenant.[4]

Overview

Minors are the least experienced Jiralhanae serving in the Covenant military, and as such they rate the weakest armor and shields and typically possess the least endurance. Among the Covenant, the Minors make up the largest contingency of heavy-ground forces for the Covenant after the Great Schism. They are often relatively weak for a Jiralhanae, and lack complete protective armor. The strength of Jiralhanae Minors usually comes from their sheer numbers.[5] Newly recruited Minors often compete for their armor, gear, and postings.[6]

Equipment

Armor

During the Fall of Reach, some Minors were equipped with blue helmets and minimal, non-powered armor.[7] Another armor configuration that was used by Minors, particularly those serving under the Chieftain Tartarus, was composed of an ammunition bandolier, upper arm braces, and metal held between the toes by leather wrapping. This configuration was also sporadically equipped with a small helmet which covered the top of the head and extended over the face, but left the sides and back exposed, unlike the wraparound helmet used by the Jiralhanae Minor contingents at Reach.[8]

When the Jiralhanae became the dominant military force of the Covenant during the events of the Great Schism, Minors were given heavier cyan infantry variants of the new Jiralhanae power armor, but still lacked the shoulder pads, knee pads, and ankle armor of the higher ranks.[9]

Weaponry

Jiralhanae Minors are armed with a large assortment of weapons, including Type-2 spike grenades, Paegaas Workshop Spikers, Kewu R'shi'k-pattern plasma rifles, Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod guns, Elo'Nakada-pattern concussion rifles, Vostu-pattern carbines, Nakata'vho-pattern plasma repeaters, and Type-52 Maulers.[8][10] Minors are also sometimes equipped with deployable covers for additional cover and armor lock.[9][7]

Gameplay

Halo 2

Unlike the Jiralhanae Majors, the Minors are equipped with limited armor, offering little to no protection against opposing combatants. They can be easily dispatched by removing their helmets with one or two shots, followed with a quick one headshot. Otherwise, it will take an unnecessary amount of firepower to kill them due to their "bullet-sponge" trait.

Jiralhanae Minors often make tactical errors, such as standing in one place while firing or rushing forward into enemy fire, which can be used to one's advantage. They fire in shorter bursts and have somewhat less accuracy and lower rate of fire. They usually wield Covenant carbines or Brute plasma rifles.

Halo 3

Unlike its Halo 2 version, the Jiralhanae Minor in Halo 3 sports cyan-colored power armor. The basic armor has no energy shielding like those used by higher ranking counterparts, and the armor falls apart when it receives too much damage. They are observed to be using Type-25 spikers, and occasionally Type-51 carbines or Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifles.

Jiralhanae Minors are never encountered alone, typically attacking in packs of four to six at once under the command of a Jiralhanae Captain. On the Heroic difficulty, they can withstand about 24 assault rifle bullets or 13-16 plasma rifle bolts; 7 bullets or 4 plasma bolts to drop their shield, and an additional 17 bullets or 9-12 plasma bolts to kill them; or 2 melees.

Halo: Reach

Halo: Reach's Jiralhanae Minors more closely resemble Halo 2's Jiralhanae Minors in terms of gameplay; they do not possess power armor or any form of shielding, they sport a helmet that protects them from two headshots before falling off, and have "bullet-sponge" traits. Minors will normally wield spikers or plasma repeaters, and are often found in groups of 3-5, led by a Captain.

They have access to armor lock, activating the armor ability when they have been hit a few times, particularly by Needler rounds, or after losing their helmet. Brutes also posess the tendency to armor lock when grenades are tossed at them, and can therefore sometimes save themselves from death.

Production notes

Gallery

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Halo 2

  • A Jiralhanae Minor with no weapons.

    A Jiralhanae Minor with no weapons.

  • A Jiralhanae Minor firing a plasma rifle.

    A Jiralhanae Minor firing a plasma rifle.

Halo 3

  • Concept art of a Jiralhanae Minor.

    Concept art of a Jiralhanae Minor.

  • Concept art of a Jiralhanae Minor's armor being damaged.

    Concept art of a Jiralhanae Minor's armor being damaged.

  • Render of a Jiralhanae Minor with a Mauler.

    Render of a Jiralhanae Minor with a Mauler.

  • A Jiralhanae Minor on a berserk.

    A Jiralhanae Minor on a berserk.

  • A Jiralhanae Minor wielding a spiker.

    A Jiralhanae Minor wielding a spiker.

  • A Jiralhanae Minor on a Qavardu Workshop Prowler's turret.

    A Jiralhanae Minor on a Qavardu Workshop Prowler's turret.

Halo 3: ODST

  • A Jiralhanae Minor standing guard.

    A Jiralhanae Minor standing guard.

  • A Jiralhanae Minor wielding a needler.

    A Jiralhanae Minor wielding a needler.

Halo: Reach

  • Concept art of the Jiralhanae Minor.

    Concept art of the Jiralhanae Minor.

  • Render of a Jiralhanae Minor with a spiker.

    Render of a Jiralhanae Minor with a spiker.

  • A Jiralhanae Minor after losing his helmet.

    A Jiralhanae Minor after losing his helmet.

  • A Jiralhanae Minor torturing a civilian during the Siege of New Alexandria.

    A Jiralhanae Minor torturing a civilian during the Siege of New Alexandria.

  • A Jiralhanae Minor charges at an ODST Bullfrog.

    A Jiralhanae Minor charges at an ODST Bullfrog.

  • Pattern on the Minor's armor.

    Pattern on the Minor's armor.

Halo 2: Anniversary

  • H2A - Brute Minor early model.jpg

    An early model of a Jiralhanae Minor for Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • H2A - Brute Minor early model 2.jpg

    An early, hairless model of a Jiralhanae Minor for Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • H2A - Brute Minor model.jpg

    A finished model of a Jiralhanae Minor for Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • Render of a Jiralhanae Minor with a Brute Shot.

    Render of a Jiralhanae Minor with a Brute Shot.

  • A Jiralhanae wielding an M90 shotgun on Installation 05.

    A Jiralhanae wielding an M90 shotgun on Installation 05.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Shadow of Intent
  2. ^ Halo: Escalation, issue #1
  3. ^ Halo: Rise of Atriox, issue #5
  4. ^ Bungie.net, service record
  5. ^ Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe, page 145
  6. ^ Bungie.net: Stats
  7. ^ a b Halo: Reach, Gameplay
  8. ^ a b Halo 2, Gameplay
  9. ^ a b Halo 3, Gameplay
  10. ^ Halo 3: ODST, Gameplay

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