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{{ | {{Status|Canon}} | ||
{{Unit infobox | |||
|variant=Cov | |||
|name=Minor | |name=Minor | ||
|image=[[ | |image=[[File:H2A Kig-YarMinorCutout.png|250px]] | ||
|species=[[Kig-Yar]] | |species=[[Kig-Yar]] {{c|[[Ruuhtian]]}} | ||
| | |affiliation=*[[Covenant]] | ||
*[[Covenant remnants]] | |||
| | **[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] | ||
| | **[[Merg Vol's Covenant]] | ||
|role= | |authority= | ||
|branch= | |||
|mission=Ground Assault, Infantry, Defense | |||
|role=Infiltration, Support | |||
|size= | |||
|equipment=[[Kig-Yar Point Defense Gauntlet]] | |||
|notable= | |notable= | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Kig-Yar Minor''' is the lowest rank in the [[Kig-Yar]] [[Kig-Yar#Rank Structure|rank structure]]. They are commonly seen wearing turquoise [[Kig-Yar Point Defense Gauntlet|Point Defense Gauntlets]] on their right arm and wielding [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|Plasma Pistols]] in their left hand, as opposed to their [[Kig-Yar Major|superior officers]], who wear orange<ref name="HCE">'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'''</ref><ref name="H2">'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref> or purple<ref name="H3">'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref><ref name="HR">'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref> shields.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', pages 146-147</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', page 100</ref> | |||
==Description== | |||
Like [[Unggoy]], the [[Kig-Yar]] are commonly seen in combat. Because of this, they are seen in almost every engagement with other types of Covenant forces. Kig-Yar Minors spend most of their time bombarding enemy forces with rapid-fire volleys of plasma bolts from behind their arm shields. | |||
After the [[Human-Covenant War]], the rank of Minor continued to be used in [[Merg Vol's Covenant]] and many of these Kig-Yar fought on behalf of the group during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]] in 2554.<ref name="HSA">'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'''</ref> Jul 'Mdama's Covenant utilized the rank at [[Battle of Installation 03]] and [[Battle of New Phoenix]].<ref name="HSS">'''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'''</ref> | |||
==Combat== | ==Combat== | ||
Kig-Yar Minors are known for wielding [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]]s as their standard weapon of choice. When engaging an enemy, they tend to overcharge their plasma pistols to eliminate enemy [[Spartan-II|Spartans']] energy shields and release volleys of plasma bolts to quickly eliminate them. When engaged by an enemy, Minors will use their personal arm shields to block enemy fire. | |||
When engaging a Kig-Yar Minor from afar, it is best to use a precision weapon such as an [[M6 series|M6 pistol]], [[Battle Rifle]], or [[Type-51 Carbine|Covenant Carbine]] and aim at their exposed left hand. From medium range, weapons such as the {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}, the [[M7/Caseless Submachine Gun|SMG]] and the [[MA5 series|Assault Rifle]] provide good suppressive fire against a Minor, as a hit on their body will cause the Kig-Yar to stumble, momentarily exposing it to a [[melee]] or [[headshot]]. Alternatively, one can eliminate the Kig-Yar's personal arm shield by firing a volley from a plasma rifle or an overcharged shot from the plasma pistol. Once the personal arm shield collapses, the Kig-Yar Minor is open to all attacks. | |||
On higher difficulties, players should use either the long-range firing technique using a precision weapon or the overcharged plasma bolt. | |||
== Triva == | |||
*In [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] the Minors' shield was colored blue, but in the PC version it's turquoise. | |||
*They also had dark green skin to differentiate them from [[Kig-Yar Major]] that had orange skin. Although, this concept was scrapped from later games for unknown reasons | |||
== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Kig-Yar Minors}} | |||
===''Halo: Combat Evolved''=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:HCE JackalMinor Combat.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor in combat. | |||
File:MCC-CEJackalMinor.png|A Kig-Yar Minor on one of [[Installation 04]]'s bridges. | |||
File:MCC-CEJackalMInorhelmet.png|A Kig-Yar Minor with a helmet. | |||
File:Jackal shoting.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor firing an {{Pattern|Eos'Mak|plasma pistol}}. | |||
File:HCE Gauntlet.png|A Kig-Yar Minor taking cover behind its shield. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===''Halo 2''=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:JackalWHelm2.jpg|An early design of the Kig-Yar wearing the helmets from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. | |||
File:Halo2-JackalMinor-EarlyRender.jpg|An early render of a Kig-Yar Minor. | |||
File:H2 ChiefvsJackals.jpg|[[John-117|Master Chief]] fighting a couple of Kig-Yar Minors in an early build. | |||
File:H2 OXM EliteMoody.jpg|Rear view of a Kig-Yar Minor patrolling in an early build. | |||
File:H2-JackalMinor.png|In-game view of a Kig-Yar Minor. | |||
File:Jackal.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor charges a plasma pistol. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===''Halo 3''=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:JackalMinor.png|Cutout of a Kig-Yar Minor. | |||
File:1210474161 Jackalinfantry.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor and [[Kig-Yar Major|Major]] shielding themselves. | |||
File:H3 Jackal Minor.jpg|Front view of a Kig-Yar Minor. | |||
File:Jackal Minors.jpg|The [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|personal arm shield]]s that Minors carry are impervious to most ballistic munitions. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===''Halo 3: ODST''=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:H3ODST JackalMinor&Major.png|Close-up of a Kig-Yar Minor. | |||
File:H3ODST ChargedPlasmaPistol.png|A Kig-Yar Minor in combat alongside a Kig-Yar Major. | |||
File:Kig-Yar Phalanx Halo 3- ODST.jpg|A Kig-Yar Major leading Kig-Yar Minors. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===''Halo: Reach''=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Jackal shield.jpg|Close-up of a Kig-Yar Minor's shield. | |||
File:HR BXRBridgeAssault.jpg|Kig-Yar Minors defending a bridge. | |||
File:HR LNoS M319.jpg|The XM20P EMP grenade's explosion staggers a group of Kig-Yar Minors. | |||
File:Reach 12762821 Full.jpg|A group of Kig-Yar Minors being led by a Kig-Yar Major. | |||
File:HR BoneyardBattle1.jpg|Kig-Yar Minors in combat. | |||
File:Reach FF Courtyard06.jpg|Two Kig-Yar Minors behind a player-controlled Sangheili. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:HCEA Jackal Minor.png|The [[Library (feature)|Library]]'s entry on the Kig-Yar Minor. | |||
File:HCEA-JackalMinor.png|A Kig-Yar Minor in a canyon. | |||
File:HCEA JackalGroup.png|A group of Kig-Yar Minors led by a Kig-Yar Major. | |||
File:MCC-CEAJackalMinor.png|A Kig-Yar Minor on a bridge. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===''Halo 2: Anniversary''=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:H2A CinematicRender Jackal-FrontView.png|Render of Kig-Yar Minor cinematic model. | |||
File:H2A - Mean Jackal.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor teasing an [[Unggoy Minor]] on Installation 05. | |||
File:H2A-KigYarMinor.png|A Kig-Yar Minor standing guard. | |||
</gallery> | |||
{{clear}} | |||
==List of appearances== | |||
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Halo 2]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo 3]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]'' | |||
==Sources== | |||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
{{Kig-Yar Ranks}} | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:Kig-Yar ranks]] | ||