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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Covenant Rank Infobox
{{Unit infobox
|name=Minor
|variant=Cov
|image=[[Image:Grunt minor.jpg|300px]]
|name=Unggoy Minor
|image=[[File:H2A Unggoy.png|265px]]
|species=[[Unggoy]]
|species=[[Unggoy]]
|weapons=*[[Needler]]
|affiliation=*[[Covenant]], [[covenant separatists]]
*[[Plasma Grenade]]
,[[Merg Vol's Covenant]] <br> [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]]
*[[Plasma Pistol]]
|branch=
*[[Plasma Cannon]]
|mission=Infantry; Cannon fodder
|equipment=[[Methane environmental suit]]
|armament=
|vehicles=*[[Ghost (Vehicle)|Ghost]]
|equipment=[[Unggoy combat harness|Combat harness]]
*[[Shade|Shade (Halo 1 Only)]]
|notable=*[[Bapap]]
|missions=Various
*[[Flim]]
|role=Foot soldiers, cannon fodder
*[[Gagaw]]
|notable=
*[[Guff]]
|affiliation=*[[Covenant]]
*[[Jubub]]
*[[Covenant Loyalists]]
*[[Yull]]
*[[Covenant Separatists]]
*[[Zawaz]]
}}
}}


'''Grunt Minor''' is a [[Covenant]] [[Grunts (Unggoy)|Grunt]] rank.
'''Minor''' was the lowest rank bestowed upon [[Unggoy]] in the [[Covenant]]'s [[Covenant military|military]].<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia''', pages 142-143</ref><ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', page 87</ref> The rank of Minor was also used by several [[Covenant remnants|remnants]] of the Covenant after its fragmentation.


==Rank==
==History==
Minors are the lowest rank in the Grunt ranks, essentially the cannon fodder of cannon fodder. Bearing light-orange methane rebreathers, [[Elites]] often send them into battle with little thought.
Minors were considered the lowest-ranking of Unggoy in the Covenant's war machine for many years. Minors saw action in a myriad of theaters during the decades-long [[Human-Covenant War]], during which time they would typically be treated as expendable cannon fodder. In the conflict's final year, Unggoy Minors fought in during the [[Fall of Reach]], the [[Battle of Installation 04]], the [[Battle for Earth]], the [[Battle of Installation 05]], and the [[Battle of Installation 00]]. When the [[Great Schism]] broke out, Minors found themselves falling on a number of different sides of fighting, often in accordance with the wishes of their superiors at the time. After the war's conclusion, large numbers of Unggoy Minors fought on behalf of [[Merg Vol's Covenant]] during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]] in [[2554]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''</ref> Although Minors were not prevalent in [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]], they were employed by the faction during the [[Battle of Installation 03]] in [[2557]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''</ref>


==Combat==
==Equipment==
Unggoy Minors were usually sent into combat with very little in the way of equipment. They wore simple, orange-colored [[Unggoy combat harness|combat harness]]es with either a pyramidal or a more smooth, less pointed [[methane tank]]. Minors were often equipped with [[Type-25 plasma pistol]]s or [[Type-33 needler]]s, but on occasion they were given {{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}}s. It was also not uncommon for an Unggoy minor to carry {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}s.


Usually found brandishing [[Plasma Pistol]]s, [[Needler]]s, [[Plasma Rifle]]s (if you give one to a grunt as the Arbiter), or rarely [[Fuel Rod Cannon]]s, these Grunts are the most cowardly beings in all of the Covenant ranks and are an easy kill. Taking out an Elite overseer or a [[Major Grunts|Major Grunt]] will usually cause all Minor Grunts in the area to lose discipline and flee.
==Gallery==
Minor Grunts are easy to kill and are low priority. However, a player shouldn't underestimate even a Minor on Heroic or Legendary. They are quite good shots with their preferred Plasma Pistol, and if in a squad, will concentrate their fire on the player, bringing down their shields quickly.
<gallery>
Many techniques are used to kill Grunts. Generally the most effective method is to use either a [[Battle Rifle]] or [[SMG]].
File:HCE-GruntMinor.png|An Unggoy Minor in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
Use headshots over medium distances with a Battle Rifle, or get in close with an SMG and take them out with rapid gunfire. The Grunt's armor gives little protection to UNSC ballistic fire, and if hit by a bullet a Grunt Minor may flinch and stumble back. It is then easy to go in quick with a melee attack, or pin them down with continued fire. Minor Grunts are particularly vulnerable to explosives. A single grenade a few feet away from the Grunt will kill it, though if they are too far, but still get hit, they will stumble around with their arms over their head for a short period of time, before running away at top speed. It has also been noted that when a large group of Minor Grunts form, a [[Rocket Launcher]] is one of the most effective weapons, and would most likely kill all of them, do to their low resistance to weaponry in general. Also, [[Sniper Rifle]] rounds can kill a few Grunts at once, if used correctly and at the right angle. Basically, the only weapon that might have a hard time killing Minor Grunts would have to be the Plasma Pistol from Halo 2, but even then, it can kill them quickly if you knew how to use one.  
File:Halo2-GruntMinor-EarlyRender1.jpg|An early render of an Unggoy Minor in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:Halo2-GruntMinor-EarlyRender2.jpg|An Unggoy Minor without his mask in ''Halo 2''.
File:Halo2-GruntMinor.png|An Unggoy Minor on ''[[High Charity]]'' in ''Halo 2''.
File:GruntMinorCutout.png|An Unggoy Minor in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:HTMCC H3 GruntPlush Backpack Icon.png|An Unggoy Minor backpack in the ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' version of ''Halo 3''.
File:HBL-Bestthingever.png|A [[Mgalekgolo]] carrying three Unggoy Minors during the [[Battle of Line Installation 1-4]] in ''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''.
File:HReach - Unggoy.png|An Unggoy Minor in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:HCEA-GruntMinor-crop.png|An Unggoy Minor on board the [[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|''Pillar of Autumn'']] in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A GruntMinor Render.jpg|An Unggoy Minor model built by [[Blur Studio]] for ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''{{'}}s cutscenes.
File:H2A-UnggoyMinors-Screen.jpg|A pair of Unggoy Minors on ''[[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]'' during the [[Battle of Earth]].
File:H2A - Grunt on Shade.jpg|An Unggoy Minor manning a {{Pattern|Eeo'Pimu|Shade}}.
File:H2A - Mean Jackal.jpg|An Unggoy Minor is teased by a [[Kig-Yar]].
File:H2A Beach - Elite and Grunt.jpg|An Unggoy Minor abused by a [[Special Operations Sangheili]].
File:H2A Beamish cameo.jpg|Unggoy Minors rioting on ''[[High Charity]]''.
File:HLC Icons 3.png|A figure of [[John-117]] hopping over an Unggoy Minor in the third [[Halo Legendary Crate]].
</gallery>


Minor Grunts are usually led by a Minor Domo or a Grunt Major. They will usually run in fear and attempt to find cover if their leader(s) have died, though they will often regain composure and attempt to shoot after ten to fifteen seconds.
==List of appearances==
{{col-begin}}
{{col-2}}
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
{{col-2}}
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Origins]]'' {{c|Possible appearance}}
**''[[The Babysitter]]''
*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''
*''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
{{col-end}}


Usually ignore them unless they are armed with [[Needler]]s. They are good fighters with needlers, and not with those blasty little guns ([[Plasma Pistol]]s). Cute little Grunts like these flee if [[Covenant Elites]] are killed. They usually scream "They got leader! Run!" or "Leader dead! Run away!". However, if there are stronger Grunts nearby, they will calm down their little brothers, and the [[Minor Grunts]] won't be happy...
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}


==Appearances==
{{Unggoy Ranks}}
Minors are perhaps (with maybe the exception of [[Flood]] [[Infection Form|Infection Forms]]) ''the'' most common enemy in the Halo series. In every level, save a select few, there are Grunt Minors. However, there is almost always either a Major Grunt or an Elite where there is a group of Minors.
[[Category:Unggoy culture]]
{{Grunt Ranks}}
 
[[Category:The Covenant]]
[[Category:Grunts]]
[[Category:Ranks]]

Latest revision as of 14:35, July 25, 2024

Unggoy Minor
H2A Unggoy.png

Function:

Infantry; Cannon fodder

Species:

Unggoy

Affiliation:

,Merg Vol's Covenant
Jul 'Mdama's Covenant

Notable individuals:

 

Minor was the lowest rank bestowed upon Unggoy in the Covenant's military.[1][2] The rank of Minor was also used by several remnants of the Covenant after its fragmentation.

History[edit]

Minors were considered the lowest-ranking of Unggoy in the Covenant's war machine for many years. Minors saw action in a myriad of theaters during the decades-long Human-Covenant War, during which time they would typically be treated as expendable cannon fodder. In the conflict's final year, Unggoy Minors fought in during the Fall of Reach, the Battle of Installation 04, the Battle for Earth, the Battle of Installation 05, and the Battle of Installation 00. When the Great Schism broke out, Minors found themselves falling on a number of different sides of fighting, often in accordance with the wishes of their superiors at the time. After the war's conclusion, large numbers of Unggoy Minors fought on behalf of Merg Vol's Covenant during the Battle of Draetheus V in 2554.[3] Although Minors were not prevalent in Jul 'Mdama's Covenant, they were employed by the faction during the Battle of Installation 03 in 2557.[4]

Equipment[edit]

Unggoy Minors were usually sent into combat with very little in the way of equipment. They wore simple, orange-colored combat harnesses with either a pyramidal or a more smooth, less pointed methane tank. Minors were often equipped with Type-25 plasma pistols or Type-33 needlers, but on occasion they were given Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod guns. It was also not uncommon for an Unggoy minor to carry Anskum-pattern plasma grenades.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo Encyclopedia, pages 142-143
  2. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 87
  3. '^ Halo: Spartan Assault
  4. '^ Halo: Spartan Strike

v • d • e
 
Unggoy ranks and titles
Infantry
Minor • Major • Ultra
Specialists
Other

Banished — Conscript • Mob • Prowling • Bloodfuel • Assault • Mule • Suicide • Heavy • Ultra • Bouncer • Jockey • Thrall-taskmaster • Commander • High Sumpter

Yapyap's rebellion — Cannon Fodder • Heavy • Rider • Jockey
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