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[[File:H3 BruteCaptain.png|300px|thumb|A standard Jiralhanae Captain with a leader power armor.]]
{{Disambig header|the [[Covenant rank structure|military rank]] used by the [[Covenant]]|the officer rank in the [[United Nations Space Command]]|Captain (NAVCOM)}}
[[File:H3 BruteCaptain.png|300px|thumb|A standard [[Jiralhanae]] Captain wearing [[leader power armor]].]]
'''Captain''' is a command [[Covenant rank structure|military rank]] for warriors serving in the [[Covenant military|armed forces]] of the [[Covenant]] empire and its [[Covenant remnants|remnants]]. Although it was held by other species such as [[Yanme'e]] and [[Mgalekgolo]], the role has been most-widely adopted and known as a [[Jiralhanae]] title.
'''Captain''' is a command [[Covenant rank structure|military rank]] for warriors serving in the [[Covenant military|armed forces]] of the [[Covenant]] empire and its [[Covenant remnants|remnants]]. Although it was held by other species such as [[Yanme'e]] and [[Mgalekgolo]], the role has been most-widely adopted and known as a [[Jiralhanae]] title.


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===Jiralhanae===
===Jiralhanae===
Jiralhanae Captains are seasoned veteran [[Jiralhanae]], and are more heavily armed and armored than standard Jiralhanae infantry.<ref name="HE144">'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 144''</ref> They are smarter and significantly tougher than their lesser brethren.{{Citation needed}} Jiralhanae captains in the [[Banished]] operate with a higher level of autonomy than their Covenant counterparts. They often lead large numbers of troops and perform specific missions that smaller [[Jiralhanae Warrior|warrior]]-led groups would not be entrusted with. Like in a typical Jiralhanae clan, Banished Jiralhanae captains serve directly under a chieftain. Many ambitious captains keep their eyes on the chieftain's position and are always looking for opportunities to overthrow their leaders. The very best Jiralhanae captains in the Banished are elevated to the position of [[Jiralhanae Warlord|Warlord]]. Chosen captains will typically command the Elite of a given clan or Legion.{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=426}}
Jiralhanae Captains are seasoned veteran [[Jiralhanae]], selected to lead detachments of their fellows and lesser races. They and are more heavily armed and armored than standard Jiralhanae infantry, which they lead with a more controlled ferocity.<ref name="HE144"/> The [[Banished]] also employ Jiralhanae Captains, which operate with a higher level of autonomy than their Covenant counterparts. They often lead large numbers of troops, even [[Sangheili]], and perform missions that smaller [[Jiralhanae Warrior|warrior]]-led groups would not be entrusted with. Like in a typical Jiralhanae clan, Banished Jiralhanae captains serve directly under a chieftain. Many ambitious captains keep their eyes on the chieftain's position and are always looking for opportunities to overthrow their leaders. The very best Jiralhanae captains in the Banished are elevated to the position of [[Jiralhanae Warlord|Warlord]]. Chosen captains will typically command the Elite of a given clan or Legion.{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=426}}


Like most [[Jiralhanae armor]]s prior to the [[Great Schism]], Captains wore standard partial body armor rather than a full-body armor, although based on different skeins; Rh'tol Captains were identified by a small [[holography|holographic]] red flag attached to their harnesses extending from their back, while Vheiloth Captains wore rather a gold helmet and more resilent armor than their Rh'tol counterparts.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 25''</ref>{{Ref/Game|Id=H2|H2}} During the Schism after the Jiralhanae were given elevated status in the [[Covenant military]], they were issued with iridescent [[leader power armor]], equipped with energy shields.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}} Jiralhanae Captains serving within the [[Banished]] are equipped with a red energy field, along with a helmet and full body armor with a [[jump pack]] that helps them maneuver around the battlefield.{{Ref/Game|Id=HINF|Hi}}
Like most [[Jiralhanae armor]]s prior to the [[Great Schism]], Captains wore standard partial body armor rather than a full-body armor, although based on different skeins; Rh'tol Captains were identified by a small [[holography|holographic]] red flag attached to their harnesses extending from their back,{{Ref/Game|Id=H2|H2}} while Vheiloth Captains wore a gold helmet and more resilient armor than their Rh'tol counterparts.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 25''</ref> During the Schism, after the Jiralhanae were given elevated status in the [[Covenant military]], they were issued with iridescent [[leader power armor]], equipped with energy shields.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}} Jiralhanae Captains serving within the [[Banished]] are equipped with a red energy field, along with a helmet and full body armor with a [[jump pack]] that helps them maneuver around the battlefield{{Ref/Game|Id=HINF|Hi}} or perform melee attacks
 
Jiralhanae Captains favor grenade launchers. Their standard and iconic armament of the Covenant Jiralhanae Captain is the [[Jovokada Workshop Brute Shot]], almost exclusively wielded by them. Captains are considered experts at wielding the Brute shot.{{Ref/Reuse|HE144}} Still, they were seen to handle different weapons, such as [[gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]]s and {{Pattern|Elo'Nakada|concussion rifle}}s.{{Ref/Game|HR}} Banished Captains encountered during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]] were most often found armed with [[Veporokk Workshop Ravager]]s (those donning helmets reminiscent to that of brute captains serving the Covenant) or [[MLRS-2 Hydra]]s (those donning fanned out helmets with bladed face lines and equipped with energy shielding).


The standard and iconic armament of the Jiralhanae Captain is the [[Type-25 Brute Shot]] and it is almost exclusively wielded by Captains. Captains are considered to experts at wielding the Brute shot.{{Ref/Reuse|HE144}} Some were seen to handle different weapons, such as [[gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]]s.{{Ref/Game|HR}}
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File:Cap'n Jiralhanae.png|Rh'tol Jiralhanae Captain with a leader Rh'tol armor.
File:Cap'n Jiralhanae.png|Rh'tol Jiralhanae Captain with leader Rh'tol armor.
File:HReach - Major Jiralhanae.png|Vheiloth Jiralhanae Captain with a leader Vheiloth armor.
File:HReach - Major Jiralhanae.png|Vheiloth Jiralhanae Captain with leader Vheiloth armor.
File:HINF-HydraCaptain.jpg|Banished Jiralhanae Captain with another leader power armor.
File:HINF BruteCaptainTypes1.png|Three different Banished Captain variants.
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The regular Jiralhanae Captain is a low-tier command rank and the lowest of the three known Jiralhanae captain ranks. It is subordinate to higher-ranking Captain Majors and [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftains]]. During the Schism, they were issued with iridescent purple-red power armor, equipped with energy shields.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}
The regular Jiralhanae Captain is a low-tier command rank and the lowest of the three known Jiralhanae captain ranks. It is subordinate to higher-ranking Captain Majors and [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftains]]. During the Schism, they were issued with iridescent purple-red power armor, equipped with energy shields.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}
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File:H3 BruteCaptain.png|Regular Jiralhanae Captain with a leader power armor.
File:H3 BruteCaptain.png|Regular Jiralhanae Captain with leader power armor.
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====Captain Major====
====Captain Major====
{{Quote|To be effective, officers need to inspire fear and respect.| Jiralhanae Captain Major's mantra}}
{{Quote|To be effective, officers need to inspire fear and respect.| Jiralhanae Captain Major's mantra}}
Higher-ranking Jiralhanae Captain Major wear golden power armor. They are the second-highest Jiralhanae Captain rank, though they are deployed more often than the other captain ranks.<ref name="HE144">'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 144''</ref> Captain Majors often lead lower-ranking Jiralhanae, as well as [[lance]]s of [[Kig-Yar]] and [[Unggoy]]. A Jiralhanae Captain is promoted to the rank of Captain Major for his ability to rally and inspire other Covenant forces, although the inspiration usually is due to physical threats. Their armor is much more resilient than that of standard Jiralhanae Captains.{{Ref/Reuse|HE144}} Jiralhanae Captain Majors can be seen commanding troops on the {{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}} walkers.{{Ref/Game|Id=H3|H3}} The leader power armor of a Jiralhanae Captain Major is bright gold, making them easily recognizable.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}} A Captain Major's shields are significantly stronger than that of lower-ranking Jiralhanae.{{Ref/Reuse|HE144}}
Higher-ranking Jiralhanae Captain Major wear golden power armor. They are the second-highest Jiralhanae Captain rank, though they are deployed more often than the other captain ranks.<ref name="HE144"/> Captain Majors often lead lower-ranking Jiralhanae, as well as [[lance]]s of [[Kig-Yar]] and [[Unggoy]]. A Jiralhanae Captain is promoted to the rank of Captain Major for his ability to rally and inspire other Covenant forces, although the inspiration usually is due to physical threats. Their armor is much more resilient than that of standard Jiralhanae Captains.{{Ref/Reuse|HE144}} Jiralhanae Captain Majors can be seen commanding troops on the {{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}} walkers.{{Ref/Game|Id=H3|H3}} The leader power armor of a Jiralhanae Captain Major is bright gold, making them easily recognizable.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}} A Captain Major's shields are significantly stronger than that of lower-ranking Jiralhanae.{{Ref/Reuse|HE144}}
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File:BruteCaptainMajor.png|A Jiralhanae Captain Major
File:BruteCaptainMajor.png|A Jiralhanae Captain Major
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====Captain Ultra====
====Captain Ultra====
Captain Ultra is the third highest attainable rank a Jiralhanae can achieve,<ref>[[Bungie.net]]</ref> next to [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Honor Guardsman]] and [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftains]]. Captain Ultra is the highest Captain rank in the Jiralhanae ranking system.<ref name="HE144">'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 144''</ref> They seem to be the Jiralhanae equivalent to a [[Lieutenant Colonel]] or [[Commander]] as well as a [[Sangheili Ultra]] and can command larger packs than their lesser ranks.{{citation needed}} They are stronger and more experienced than other Jiralhanae infantry and Captain ranks. Jiralhanae Captain Ultras are trained to be immensely strong and agile.{{Ref/Reuse|HE144}} On the battlefield, Captain Ultras are often in command of [[Jiralhanae]] packs and [[File (unit)|file]]s or [[lance]]s that are made up of lower-ranking species like [[Kig-Yar]] or [[Unggoy]].{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}
Captain Ultra is the third highest attainable rank a Jiralhanae can achieve,<ref>[[Bungie.net]]</ref> next to [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Honor Guardsman]] and [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftains]]. Captain Ultra is the highest Captain rank in the Jiralhanae ranking system.<ref name="HE144"/> They seem to be the Jiralhanae equivalent to a [[Lieutenant Colonel]] or [[Commander]] as well as a [[Sangheili Ultra]] and can command larger packs than their lesser ranks.{{citation needed}} They are stronger and more experienced than other Jiralhanae infantry and Captain ranks. Jiralhanae Captain Ultras are trained to be immensely strong and agile.{{Ref/Reuse|HE144}} On the battlefield, Captain Ultras are often in command of [[Jiralhanae]] packs and [[File (unit)|file]]s or [[lance]]s that are made up of lower-ranking species like [[Kig-Yar]] or [[Unggoy]].{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}


Captain Ultras wear cyan leader power armor, which signifies higher rank than the gold Captain Majors.<ref>'''[[Halo 3: The Official Guide]]''', ''page 116'' (under "Thunderstorm")</ref> The armor offers very high resistance from most weapons to protect its user.{{Ref/Reuse|HE144}} Captain Ultras are armed with a wide assortment of weapons.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}
Captain Ultras wear cyan leader power armor, which signifies higher rank than the gold Captain Majors.<ref>'''[[Halo 3: The Official Guide]]''', ''page 116'' (under "Thunderstorm")</ref> The armor offers very high resistance from most weapons to protect its user.{{Ref/Reuse|HE144}} Captain Ultras are armed with a wide assortment of weapons.{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}
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File:BruteCaptainUltra.png|A Jiralhanae Captain Ultra
File:BruteCaptainUltra.png|A Jiralhanae Captain Ultra
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====Captain Warlord====
{{Main|Jiralhanae Warlord}}
Banished Captains that distinguish themselves among their peers may be granted the rank of Warlord. They are commonly outfitted with extremely resilient silver armor and armed with [[Forerunner]] [[Heatwave]]s.
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File:HINF BruteWarlord.png|A Jiralhanae Warlord Captain
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===Mgalekgolo===
===Mgalekgolo===
{{Quote|The Captains themselves exhibit individual peculiarities and attitudes, though none could be said to be personable.|[[Jeff Easterling]] on Mgalekgolo Captains.<ref name="LML">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/leggo-my-lekgolo '''Halo Waypoint''' ''Canon Fodder - Leggo my Lekgolo'']</ref>}}
{{Quote|The Captains themselves exhibit individual peculiarities and attitudes, though none could be said to be personable.|[[Jeff Easterling]] on Mgalekgolo Captains.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFLeggo|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/leggo-my-lekgolo|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Leggo my Lekgolo|D=03|M=05|Y=2017}}}}
Within the Banished, [[Mgalekgolo]] Captains are "officers" deployed by "[[Colony]]" to locations which require more direct involvement and supervision. Captains make sure Lekgolo colonies and gestalts operate at full efficiency during battles. Each Captain is linked directly to "Colony" and its distant bond-brother over a specially modified battlenet relay, often going into battle without its bond-brother.{{Ref/Reuse|LML}} Unlike other Mgalekgolo, Captains are equipped with [[energy shielding]], making them perhaps the strongest known Mgalekgolo warriors.<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref>
Within the Banished, [[Mgalekgolo]] Captains are "officers" deployed by [[Colony]] to locations which require more direct involvement and supervision. Captains make sure Lekgolo colonies and gestalts operate at full efficiency during battles. Each Captain is linked directly to Colony and its distant bond-brother over a specially modified battlenet relay, often going into battle without its bond-brother.{{Ref/Reuse|CFLeggo}} Unlike other Mgalekgolo, Captains are equipped with [[energy shielding]], making them perhaps the strongest known Mgalekgolo warriors.<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref>


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==Known Captains==
==Known Captains==
*[[Balkarus]]
===Covenant===
====Jiralhanae====
{{Col-begin}}
{{Col-2}}
;Captains
*[[Ceretus]]
*[[Ceretus]]
*[[Melchus]]
{{Col-2}}
;Shipmasters
*[[Lepidus]]
*[[Lepidus]]
*[[Melchus]]
{{Col-end}}
===Banished===
====Jiralhanae====
{{Col-begin}}
{{Col-2}}
;Captains
*[[Balkarus]]
*[[Plutus]]
{{Col-2}}
;"Battle Officers/Commanders"
*[[Zeretus]]
{{Col-end}}
 
===Jovus' clan===
====Jiralhanae====
;Captain Ultras
*[[Buca]]
===Keepers of the One Freedom===
====Jiralhanae====
{{Col-begin}}
{{Col-2}}
;Captains
*[[Orsun]]
*[[Orsun]]
*[[Plutus]]
{{Col-2}}
;Captain-deacons
*[[Krelis]]
{{Col-end}}
===Voice of Maardoth===
====Jiralhanae====
;Captains
*[[Terrillus]]
*[[Terrillus]]
*[[Zeretus]]


==In-game information==
==In-game information==
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==Production notes==
==Production notes==
[[File:Red Brute captain.jpg|thumb|right|230px|A red-colored Jiralhanae Captain as it appears in the early development of ''Halo 3''.]]
[[File:Red Brute captain.jpg|thumb|230px|A red-colored Jiralhanae Captain as it appears in the early development of ''Halo 3''.]]
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Jiralhanae Captains}}
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Jiralhanae Captains}}
In the early development of ''[[Halo 3]]'', crimson-colored Jiralhanae Captains were originally going to be used for this position, but were scrapped and replaced with violet coloring during production of ''Halo 3'' and later in the final game for unknown reasons. A render of a red-colored Brute leader can be found in the ''[[Halo 3 Instruction Manual]]'' and the ''[[Bestiarum]]'', and the design used in the form of Lepidus in ''[[Halo: Uprising]]''. [[Tartarus]] also wore this armor before becoming [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae|Chieftain]] following the [[First Battle of Harvest]].  
In the early development of ''[[Halo 3]]'', crimson-colored Jiralhanae Captains were originally going to be used for this position, but were scrapped and replaced with violet coloring during production of ''Halo 3'' and later in the final game for unknown reasons. A render of a red-colored Brute leader can be found in the ''[[Halo 3 Instruction Manual]]'' and the ''[[Bestiarum]]'', and the design used in the form of Lepidus in ''[[Halo: Uprising]]''. [[Tartarus]] also wore this armor before becoming [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae|Chieftain]] following the [[First Battle of Harvest]].  
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File:H3 Brute Captain holding marine.jpg|A Jiralhanae Captain Major holding [[Gunnery Sergeant Reynolds|Reynolds]].
File:H3 Brute Captain holding marine.jpg|A Jiralhanae Captain Major holding [[Gunnery Sergeant Reynolds|Reynolds]].
File:H3 Brute Captain pointing.jpg|A Jiralhanae Captain Major on the level ''[[Sierra 117 (Level)|Sierra 117]]''.
File:H3 Brute Captain pointing.jpg|A Jiralhanae Captain Major on the level ''[[Sierra 117 (Level)|Sierra 117]]''.
File:Halo3-BruteCaptainMajor.png|A Captain Major standing with his [[Type-25 Grenade Launcher|weapon]] on his back in ''Halo 3''.
File:Halo3-BruteCaptainMajor.png|A Captain Major standing with his [[Jovokada Workshop brute shot|weapon]] on his back in ''Halo 3''.
File:H3 Brute Captain Ultra.png|A Jiralhanae Captain Ultra leading a [[pack]] of Jiralhanae during the [[Battle of Kenya]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:H3 Brute Captain Ultra.png|A Jiralhanae Captain Ultra leading a [[pack]] of Jiralhanae during the [[Battle of Kenya]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:H3 Brute Captain Ultra and Grunts.png|A Jiralhanae Captain Ultra leading several [[Unggoy]].
File:H3 Brute Captain Ultra and Grunts.png|A Jiralhanae Captain Ultra leading several [[Unggoy]].
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File:H3ODST Jiralhanae Captain Major.jpg|A Jiralhanae Captain Major seen in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' on the campaign level ''[[Uplift Reserve]]''.
File:H3ODST Jiralhanae Captain Major.jpg|A Jiralhanae Captain Major seen in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' on the campaign level ''[[Uplift Reserve]]''.
File:H3ODST Brute Captain Ultra.png|A Jiralhanae Captain Ultra in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:H3ODST Brute Captain Ultra.png|A Jiralhanae Captain Ultra in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:Battle of Kholo 01.png|A Jiralhanae Captain wielding a [[Type-25 plasma pistol]] to the right of the picture during the [[Battle of Kholo]] in ''The Return''.
File:Battle of Kholo 01.png|A Jiralhanae Captain wielding a {{Pattern|Eos'Mak|plasma pistol}} to the right of the picture during the [[Battle of Kholo]] in ''The Return''.
File:Schism 2.png|A Captain Major engaging with a [[Sangheili]] during the [[Great Schism]].
File:Schism 2.png|A Captain Major engaging with a [[Sangheili]] during the [[Great Schism]].
File:HR Brute Captain Throwing Grenade.png|A Vheiloth Jiralhanae Captain throwing a [[Type-1 plasma grenade|plasma grenade]] during the [[Siege of New Alexandria]].
File:HR Brute Captain Throwing Grenade.png|A Vheiloth Jiralhanae Captain throwing a [[Type-1 plasma grenade|plasma grenade]] during the [[Siege of New Alexandria]].
File:HTMCC-HR BruteCap&Repeater.png|A Vheiloth Jiralhanae Captain with a {{Pattern|Nakata'vho|plasma repeater}}.
File:Brute captain patterns.png|Patterns on the Vheiloth's captain armor in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Brute captain patterns.png|Patterns on the Vheiloth's captain armor in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Enc22_Vheiloth_Captain.png|A Vheiloth Jiralhanae Captain as shown in the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)
File:Lydus Spiker.png|A Captain Major during the [[Attack on Ealen IV]].
File:Lydus Spiker.png|A Captain Major during the [[Attack on Ealen IV]].
File:Escalation schism.png|A Sangheili and Captain Major locked together in combat.
File:Escalation schism.png|A Sangheili and Captain Major locked together in combat.
File:H2A - Jiralhanae Captain model.jpg|A model of a Rh'tol Captain for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A BlurBruteCaptain HiPoly Render 1.jpg|High-poly render of the Captain in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A BlurBruteCaptain HiPoly Render 2.jpg|High-poly render of the Captain in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A BlurBruteCaptain Render 1.jpg|A model of a Rh'tol Captain for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A BlurBruteCaptain Render 2.jpg|A model of the ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' captain, with fur.
File:H2A Jiralhanae Captain.png|A Rh'tol Jiralhanae Captain on [[Installation 05]] in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A Jiralhanae Captain.png|A Rh'tol Jiralhanae Captain on [[Installation 05]] in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:HM-Jiralhanae.png|Tartarus (far right) wearing a Leader power armor during the [[First Battle of Harvest]].
File:HM-Jiralhanae.png|Tartarus (far right) wearing leader power armor during the [[First Battle of Harvest]].
File:HINF-BruteOfficerconcept.jpg|Concept art of the Banished Jiralhanae Captain for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF-BruteOfficerconcept.jpg|Concept art of the Banished Jiralhanae Captain for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF DropPod Brute.png|A Banished Jiralhanae Captain on [[Installation 07]] in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF DropPod Brute.png|A Banished Jiralhanae Captain on [[Installation 07]] in an early build of ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF-Captainnearradio.jpg|A Banished Jiralhanae Captain with [[Jiralhanae Warrior]]s.
File:HINF-Captainnearradio.jpg|A Banished Jiralhanae Captain with [[Jiralhanae Warrior]]s in ''Halo Infinite''..
File:HINF-HydraCaptain.jpg|A Captain with a [[MLRS-2 Hydra]].
File:HINF BruteCaptainVariants.png|Both variants of the Brute Captains in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF Brute Rock Backdrop.png|The Brute Rock backdrop in multiplayer feaures a Banished Brute Captain.
File:HINF-HydraCaptain.jpg|A Captain with an [[MLRS-2 Hydra]] in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF BruteCaptainJumping.png|A Captain using his jump pack in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF BruteCaptain 2.png|Close up of the unshielded variant of the Captain, without energy shields in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF BruteCaptainCloseup.png|Close up of the shielded variant of the Captain, without energy shields in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF BruteCaptainChosen.png|A cut-out of the shielded variant of the Captain.
File:HINF BruteCaptain 1.png|Banished Jiralhanae Captain with unshielded armor.
File:HINF Brute Rock Backdrop.png|The Brute Rock backdrop in multiplayer feaures a Banished Jiralhanae Captain in ''Halo Infinite''.
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===Yamne'e===
===Yanme'e===
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File:H3ODST DroneCaptain DataHive.jpg|A Captain inside the hive.
File:H3ODST DroneCaptain DataHive.jpg|A Captain inside the hive.
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*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
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*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==

Latest revision as of 12:33, December 24, 2024

This article is about the military rank used by the Covenant. For the officer rank in the United Nations Space Command, see Captain (NAVCOM).
A standard Jiralhanae Captain wearing leader power armor.

Captain is a command military rank for warriors serving in the armed forces of the Covenant empire and its remnants. Although it was held by other species such as Yanme'e and Mgalekgolo, the role has been most-widely adopted and known as a Jiralhanae title.

Overview[edit]

Covenant Captains are seasoned veteran warriors, and are more heavily armed and armored than standard infantry.[1] Captains are commands groups of infantry. They will hold their ground more often, making them far more effective killing machines. Their combat effectiveness is due to their superior experience in the field and the heavy weapons they carry.[citation needed]

Ranks and organisation[edit]

Captain-class warriors, at least for the Jiralhanae and Yanme'e, have their own internal ranking structure, with status denoted by the colour of a given individual's battle harness.

By species[edit]

Sangheili[edit]

Several Sangheili held Platoon Captain and Wraith Captain roles within the Spartan-IVs' Warzone simulations after the Human-Covenant War, to which they are seemingly sub-ranks related to the Captain role.[2] The Wraith Captain is most likely the title below Tankmaster and above the Wraith Officer. In the Warzone simulation, Re'gish Wamik held the Captain role and piloted a D'nomlhe-pattern Banshee, despite his higher Field Master title during the Human-Covenant War.[2]

Jiralhanae[edit]

Jiralhanae Captains are seasoned veteran Jiralhanae, selected to lead detachments of their fellows and lesser races. They and are more heavily armed and armored than standard Jiralhanae infantry, which they lead with a more controlled ferocity.[1] The Banished also employ Jiralhanae Captains, which operate with a higher level of autonomy than their Covenant counterparts. They often lead large numbers of troops, even Sangheili, and perform missions that smaller warrior-led groups would not be entrusted with. Like in a typical Jiralhanae clan, Banished Jiralhanae captains serve directly under a chieftain. Many ambitious captains keep their eyes on the chieftain's position and are always looking for opportunities to overthrow their leaders. The very best Jiralhanae captains in the Banished are elevated to the position of Warlord. Chosen captains will typically command the Elite of a given clan or Legion.[3]

Like most Jiralhanae armors prior to the Great Schism, Captains wore standard partial body armor rather than a full-body armor, although based on different skeins; Rh'tol Captains were identified by a small holographic red flag attached to their harnesses extending from their back,[4] while Vheiloth Captains wore a gold helmet and more resilient armor than their Rh'tol counterparts.[5] During the Schism, after the Jiralhanae were given elevated status in the Covenant military, they were issued with iridescent leader power armor, equipped with energy shields.[6] Jiralhanae Captains serving within the Banished are equipped with a red energy field, along with a helmet and full body armor with a jump pack that helps them maneuver around the battlefield[7] or perform melee attacks

Jiralhanae Captains favor grenade launchers. Their standard and iconic armament of the Covenant Jiralhanae Captain is the Jovokada Workshop Brute Shot, almost exclusively wielded by them. Captains are considered experts at wielding the Brute shot.[1] Still, they were seen to handle different weapons, such as gravity hammers and Elo'Nakada-pattern concussion rifles.[8] Banished Captains encountered during the Battle for Zeta Halo were most often found armed with Veporokk Workshop Ravagers (those donning helmets reminiscent to that of brute captains serving the Covenant) or MLRS-2 Hydras (those donning fanned out helmets with bladed face lines and equipped with energy shielding).

  • Rh'tol Jiralhanae Captain with leader Rh'tol armor.

    Rh'tol Jiralhanae Captain with leader Rh'tol armor.

  • Vheiloth Jiralhanae Captain with leader Vheiloth armor.

    Vheiloth Jiralhanae Captain with leader Vheiloth armor.

  • Three different Banished Captain variants.

    Three different Banished Captain variants.

Regular Captain[edit]

"Brute military doctrine states that to lead, one must be seen."
— Jiralhanae Captain's mantra[9]

The regular Jiralhanae Captain is a low-tier command rank and the lowest of the three known Jiralhanae captain ranks. It is subordinate to higher-ranking Captain Majors and Chieftains. During the Schism, they were issued with iridescent purple-red power armor, equipped with energy shields.[6]

  • Regular Jiralhanae Captain with leader power armor.

    Regular Jiralhanae Captain with leader power armor.

Captain Major[edit]

"To be effective, officers need to inspire fear and respect."
— Jiralhanae Captain Major's mantra

Higher-ranking Jiralhanae Captain Major wear golden power armor. They are the second-highest Jiralhanae Captain rank, though they are deployed more often than the other captain ranks.[1] Captain Majors often lead lower-ranking Jiralhanae, as well as lances of Kig-Yar and Unggoy. A Jiralhanae Captain is promoted to the rank of Captain Major for his ability to rally and inspire other Covenant forces, although the inspiration usually is due to physical threats. Their armor is much more resilient than that of standard Jiralhanae Captains.[1] Jiralhanae Captain Majors can be seen commanding troops on the Deutoros-pattern Scarab walkers.[6] The leader power armor of a Jiralhanae Captain Major is bright gold, making them easily recognizable.[6] A Captain Major's shields are significantly stronger than that of lower-ranking Jiralhanae.[1]

  • A Jiralhanae Captain Major

    A Jiralhanae Captain Major

Captain Ultra[edit]

Captain Ultra is the third highest attainable rank a Jiralhanae can achieve,[10] next to Honor Guardsman and Chieftains. Captain Ultra is the highest Captain rank in the Jiralhanae ranking system.[1] They seem to be the Jiralhanae equivalent to a Lieutenant Colonel or Commander as well as a Sangheili Ultra and can command larger packs than their lesser ranks.[citation needed] They are stronger and more experienced than other Jiralhanae infantry and Captain ranks. Jiralhanae Captain Ultras are trained to be immensely strong and agile.[1] On the battlefield, Captain Ultras are often in command of Jiralhanae packs and files or lances that are made up of lower-ranking species like Kig-Yar or Unggoy.[6]

Captain Ultras wear cyan leader power armor, which signifies higher rank than the gold Captain Majors.[11] The armor offers very high resistance from most weapons to protect its user.[1] Captain Ultras are armed with a wide assortment of weapons.[6]

  • A Jiralhanae Captain Ultra

    A Jiralhanae Captain Ultra

Captain Warlord[edit]

Main article: Jiralhanae Warlord

Banished Captains that distinguish themselves among their peers may be granted the rank of Warlord. They are commonly outfitted with extremely resilient silver armor and armed with Forerunner Heatwaves.

  • A Jiralhanae Warlord Captain

    A Jiralhanae Warlord Captain

Yanme'e[edit]

Yanme'e Captains[12] are one of the highest castes of the Yanme'e infantry. They can be denoted by their red-coloured carapace and - unusual for Yanme'e - energy shielding.[12]

  • A Yanme'e Captain

    A Yanme'e Captain

Main article: Yanme'e Hiveward

Among the typical Covenant rank scheme, Yanme'e Hivewards hold the rank of Captain Major,[13] and are the highest rated Yanme'e protector caste and have one of the highest Yanme'e military ranks in the Covenant military.[14]

  • A Yanme'e Hiveward/Captain Major

    A Yanme'e Hiveward/Captain Major

Mgalekgolo[edit]

"The Captains themselves exhibit individual peculiarities and attitudes, though none could be said to be personable."
— Jeff Easterling on Mgalekgolo Captains.[15]

Within the Banished, Mgalekgolo Captains are "officers" deployed by Colony to locations which require more direct involvement and supervision. Captains make sure Lekgolo colonies and gestalts operate at full efficiency during battles. Each Captain is linked directly to Colony and its distant bond-brother over a specially modified battlenet relay, often going into battle without its bond-brother.[15] Unlike other Mgalekgolo, Captains are equipped with energy shielding, making them perhaps the strongest known Mgalekgolo warriors.[16]

  • A Mgalekgolo Captain.

    A Mgalekgolo Captain.

Known Captains[edit]

Covenant[edit]

Jiralhanae[edit]

Captains
Shipmasters

Banished[edit]

Jiralhanae[edit]

Captains
"Battle Officers/Commanders"

Jovus' clan[edit]

Jiralhanae[edit]

Captain Ultras

Keepers of the One Freedom[edit]

Jiralhanae[edit]

Captains
Captain-deacons

Voice of Maardoth[edit]

Jiralhanae[edit]

Captains

In-game information[edit]

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Production notes[edit]

A red-colored Jiralhanae Captain as it appears in the early development of Halo 3.
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In the early development of Halo 3, crimson-colored Jiralhanae Captains were originally going to be used for this position, but were scrapped and replaced with violet coloring during production of Halo 3 and later in the final game for unknown reasons. A render of a red-colored Brute leader can be found in the Halo 3 Instruction Manual and the Bestiarum, and the design used in the form of Lepidus in Halo: Uprising. Tartarus also wore this armor before becoming Chieftain following the First Battle of Harvest.

Jiralhanae Captains assigned to the Banished wear red-colored power armor in Halo Infinite.[7]

Gallery[edit]

Jiralhanae[edit]

  • A Rh'tol Captain in Halo 2 wear blue armor and helmets with a red flag on their back.

    A Rh'tol Captain in Halo 2 wear blue armor and helmets with a red flag on their back.

  • A Rh'tol Jiralhanae Captain going berserk in Halo 2.

    A Rh'tol Jiralhanae Captain going berserk in Halo 2.

  • A red-colored Jiralhanae Captain in the Halo 3 Instruction Manual and Bestiarum.

    A red-colored Jiralhanae Captain in the Halo 3 Instruction Manual and Bestiarum.

  • A Jiralhanae Captain in Halo 3.

    A Jiralhanae Captain in Halo 3.

  • Gold Armour of a Jiralhanae Captain Major.

    Gold Armour of a Jiralhanae Captain Major.

  • A Jiralhanae Captain Major holding Reynolds.

    A Jiralhanae Captain Major holding Reynolds.

  • A Jiralhanae Captain Major on the level Sierra 117.

    A Jiralhanae Captain Major on the level Sierra 117.

  • A Captain Major standing with his weapon on his back in Halo 3.

    A Captain Major standing with his weapon on his back in Halo 3.

  • A Jiralhanae Captain Ultra leading a pack of Jiralhanae during the Battle of Kenya in Halo 3.

    A Jiralhanae Captain Ultra leading a pack of Jiralhanae during the Battle of Kenya in Halo 3.

  • A Jiralhanae Captain Ultra leading several Unggoy.

    A Jiralhanae Captain Ultra leading several Unggoy.

  • A Jiralhanae Captain in Halo 3: ODST.

    A Jiralhanae Captain in Halo 3: ODST.

  • A Jiralhanae Captain Major seen in Halo 3: ODST on the campaign level Uplift Reserve.

    A Jiralhanae Captain Major seen in Halo 3: ODST on the campaign level Uplift Reserve.

  • A Jiralhanae Captain Ultra in Halo 3: ODST.

    A Jiralhanae Captain Ultra in Halo 3: ODST.

  • A Jiralhanae Captain wielding a Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol to the right of the picture during the Battle of Kholo in The Return.

    A Jiralhanae Captain wielding a Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol to the right of the picture during the Battle of Kholo in The Return.

  • A Captain Major engaging with a Sangheili during the Great Schism.

    A Captain Major engaging with a Sangheili during the Great Schism.

  • A Vheiloth Jiralhanae Captain throwing a plasma grenade during the Siege of New Alexandria.

    A Vheiloth Jiralhanae Captain throwing a plasma grenade during the Siege of New Alexandria.

  • A Vheiloth Jiralhanae Captain with a Nakata'vho-pattern plasma repeater.

    A Vheiloth Jiralhanae Captain with a Nakata'vho-pattern plasma repeater.

  • Patterns on the Vheiloth's captain armor in Halo: Reach.

    Patterns on the Vheiloth's captain armor in Halo: Reach.

  • A Vheiloth Jiralhanae Captain as shown in the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)

    A Vheiloth Jiralhanae Captain as shown in the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)

  • A Captain Major during the Attack on Ealen IV.

    A Captain Major during the Attack on Ealen IV.

  • A Sangheili and Captain Major locked together in combat.

    A Sangheili and Captain Major locked together in combat.

  • High-poly render of the Captain in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    High-poly render of the Captain in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • High-poly render of the Captain in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    High-poly render of the Captain in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • A model of a Rh'tol Captain for Halo 2: Anniversary.

    A model of a Rh'tol Captain for Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • A model of the Halo 2: Anniversary captain, with fur.

    A model of the Halo 2: Anniversary captain, with fur.

  • A Rh'tol Jiralhanae Captain on Installation 05 in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    A Rh'tol Jiralhanae Captain on Installation 05 in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • Tartarus (far right) wearing leader power armor during the First Battle of Harvest.

    Tartarus (far right) wearing leader power armor during the First Battle of Harvest.

  • Concept art of the Banished Jiralhanae Captain for Halo Infinite.

    Concept art of the Banished Jiralhanae Captain for Halo Infinite.

  • A Banished Jiralhanae Captain on Installation 07 in an early build of Halo Infinite.

    A Banished Jiralhanae Captain on Installation 07 in an early build of Halo Infinite.

  • A Banished Jiralhanae Captain with Jiralhanae Warriors in Halo Infinite..

    A Banished Jiralhanae Captain with Jiralhanae Warriors in Halo Infinite..

  • Both variants of the Brute Captains in Halo Infinite.

    Both variants of the Brute Captains in Halo Infinite.

  • A Captain with an MLRS-2 Hydra in Halo Infinite.

    A Captain with an MLRS-2 Hydra in Halo Infinite.

  • A Captain using his jump pack in Halo Infinite.

    A Captain using his jump pack in Halo Infinite.

  • Close up of the unshielded variant of the Captain, without energy shields in Halo Infinite.

    Close up of the unshielded variant of the Captain, without energy shields in Halo Infinite.

  • Close up of the shielded variant of the Captain, without energy shields in Halo Infinite.

    Close up of the shielded variant of the Captain, without energy shields in Halo Infinite.

  • A cut-out of the shielded variant of the Captain.

    A cut-out of the shielded variant of the Captain.

  • Banished Jiralhanae Captain with unshielded armor.

    Banished Jiralhanae Captain with unshielded armor.

  • The Brute Rock backdrop in multiplayer feaures a Banished Jiralhanae Captain in Halo Infinite.

    The Brute Rock backdrop in multiplayer feaures a Banished Jiralhanae Captain in Halo Infinite.

Yanme'e[edit]

  • A Captain inside the hive.

    A Captain inside the hive.

  • A Captain on the map Crater.

    A Captain on the map Crater.

  • A Captain alongside a Minor on Crater.

    A Captain alongside a Minor on Crater.

Mgalekgolo[edit]

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  • Mgalekgolo Captain concept art.

    Mgalekgolo Captain concept art.

  • A Mgalekgolo Captain leading a Banished army in Halo Wars 2.

    A Mgalekgolo Captain leading a Banished army in Halo Wars 2.

  • A Mgalekgolo Captain being guarded by two Klavrig Workshop Skitterers.

    A Mgalekgolo Captain being guarded by two Klavrig Workshop Skitterers.

  • A Hunter Captain on Installation 00.

    A Hunter Captain on Installation 00.

  • A Hunter Captain and two Skitterers fighting Aggressor Sentinels.

    A Hunter Captain and two Skitterers fighting Aggressor Sentinels.

  • A Hunter Captain using its Taunt ability.

    A Hunter Captain using its Taunt ability.

  • The Hunter Captain next to a Banished Hunter.

    The Hunter Captain next to a Banished Hunter.

  • A comparison of the Hunter and the Captain's assault cannons.

    A comparison of the Hunter and the Captain's assault cannons.

  • Under "Guard" effect.

    Under "Guard" effect.

  • Guarded by 2 Skitterers in Blitz with Symbiote.

    Guarded by 2 Skitterers in Blitz with Symbiote.

  • Taunt pose.

    Taunt pose.

  • An Ironclad Wraith with a Mgalekgolo Captain.

    An Ironclad Wraith with a Mgalekgolo Captain.

  • A Mgalekgolo Captain being shielded by Goliaths.

    A Mgalekgolo Captain being shielded by Goliaths.

  • A Mgalekgolo Captain, Goliath, and Mgalekgolo bond brother pair.

    A Mgalekgolo Captain, Goliath, and Mgalekgolo bond brother pair.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo Encyclopedia, page 144
  2. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians
  3. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 426
  4. ^ Halo 2
  5. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 25
  6. ^ a b c d e f Halo 3
  7. ^ a b Halo Infinite
  8. ^ Halo: Reach
  9. ^ http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsCampaignHalo3.aspx?gameid=20779
  10. ^ Bungie.net
  11. ^ Halo 3: The Official Guide, page 116 (under "Thunderstorm")
  12. ^ a b Halo 3: ODST, Yanme'e Captain in-game unit and filename
  13. ^ Halo 3: ODST, Yanme'e Captain Major in-game unit and filename
  14. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder #132: High-Value Histories
  15. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Leggo my Lekgolo (Retrieved on May 3, 2017) [archive]
  16. ^ Halo Wars 2

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