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{{Covenant Rank Infobox
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|image=[[Image:GruntMajor01.jpg|300px]]
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|species=[[Unggoy]]
|species=[[Unggoy]]
|weapons=*[[Fuel Rod Gun]]
|affiliation=[[Covenant]], [[covenant separatists]], <br> [[Merg Vol's Covenant]]
*[[Fuel Rod Cannon]]
|branch=
*[[Needler]]
|mission=Infantryman
*[[Plasma Grenade]]
|armament={{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}}
*[[Plasma Pistol]]
<br>[[Type-25 plasma pistol]]
*[[Plasma Cannon]]
<br>[[Type-25 plasma rifle]]
|equipment=[[Methane environmental suit]]
<br>{{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}}
|vehicles=[[Ghost]]
<br>[[Type-33 Needler]]
|missions=Various
<br>[[Type-42 plasma cannon]]
|role=Foot soldiers, sergeants to lesser soldiers
<br>[[Type-52 plasma cannon]]
|equipment=[[Unggoy combat harness]]
<br>[[Active camouflage]]
|notable=
|notable=
|affiliation=*[[Covenant]]
*[[Covenant Loyalists]]
*[[Covenant Seperatists]]
}}
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'''Major''' is a [[Covenant]] [[Grunts (Unggoy)|Grunt]] rank. Only one step higher than [[Minor Grunt]]s in rank, these Grunts are slightly more powerful than their lesser counterparts. They often lead Grunt Minors in battle, and sometimes entire [[Lance]]s when no Elite is present. However, even these higher-ranked Grunts hold no power over any other forces in Covenant society.
'''Major''' is a common [[Unggoy]] rank in the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|military]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref>


== Combat ==
==Background==
===Role===
Unggoy Majors are higher in rank than [[Unggoy Minor|Minors]] and are slightly more powerful than their lesser counterparts in terms of strength, intelligence, leadership, and morale. They often lead Unggoy Minors in battle, and sometimes entire [[lance]]s when no higher caste species are present. However, even these higher-ranked Unggoy hold no power over any other forces in [[Covenant]] society, save for, occasionally, [[Yanme'e Minor]]s.


Major Grunts usually wield [[Plasma Pistol]]s and [[Needler]]s, but occasionally one will carry a [[Fuel Rod Gun]] in later stages of the games. They are far more experienced than Minors, mainly because of their higher rank. They throw grenades very frequently, especially on higher difficulties. In Halo 2, however, the AI is improved and they tend to behave with much more stealth. Major Grunts are slightly harder to kill, but it is still effective to either [[melee]] attack them from behind or kill them with a [[headshot]] using a [[Pistol]] or a [[Battle rifle]] (though they are known to take more than one when faced with a Magnum). Also, they appear not to run away as often as their [[Minor Grunt|Minor counterparts]], which is a plus for fighting as they do not brandish their vulnerable backsides. In most skirmishes with them, you will note that the attack structure of them seems to be Minor Grunts first, followed by themselves, followed by Elites. It can also be noted that they tend to strafe more often, dodging most Plasma weaponry and the slow bullets of a [[Magnum]].
===Appearances===
Unggoy Majors mostly appear leading a squad of Unggoy Minors under the leadership of any [[Sangheili]], even a [[Sangheili Minor|Minor]]. They usually appear wherever Unggoy Minors do. They are found in almost all the levels in the [[Halo|''Halo'' games]] where Covenant forces are encountered. In ''[[Halo 3]]'', not much changes for Unggoy Majors, as they are still led by the lowest ranks of the highest Covenant society, which at this time are the Jiralhanae. They are usually led by [[Jiralhanae Minor]]s to [[Jiralhanae Captain Ultra]]s. They also fight alongside [[Yanme'e]], [[Kig-Yar]] and even [[Mgalekgolo]] on occasion. In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', Majors' methane tanks are distinctly shaped like dual columns.


== Appearances ==
===Description===
They are seen in combat as decorated in lucid red-colored armor (similar to their [[Sangheili Major|Sangheili counterparts]]), contrary to the orange armor of Unggoy Minors. They are more courageous as well, often staying to fight under conditions that would make their lesser brethren flee. If all of their commanders, [[Sangheili]] or [[Jiralhanae]], are killed, they will sometimes continue to fight. However, they still aren't very courageous and can more often be observed fleeing along with Unggoy Minors, though they are more likely to go kamikaze than the Minors. They usually fight alongside a combined team of other Unggoy and Kig-Yar, and have command over the former. Unggoy Majors are the first enemy to wield the hand-held [[Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod gun|fuel rod gun]] in the Halo series. They were first seen utilizing these deadly weapons after the player had destroyed the first [[Pulse Generator]] in the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' level, [[Two Betrayals]]. They also know to use [[equipment]] on occasion.<ref>''[[Halo: The Flood]]''</ref>


Major Grunts often appear leading several Minors into combat, but they sometimes appear by themselves. The first Major you'll see in [[Halo 1]] is right after you get your M6D. In [[Halo 2]] it's most likely during your fight in [[Hangar A-01]]. In [[Halo CE]] and [[Halo 2]], they will almost completely replace [[Minor Grunt|Minor Grunts]] on higher difficulty levels. This can be quite the pain in the neck, as they are much tougher.
After the [[Human-Covenant War]], this rank continued to be used in [[Merg Vol's Covenant]]. Despite donning a white combat harness similar to that of [[Unggoy Ultra]]s, as opposed to the traditional red harness, they were used for the same purposes. Unggoy of this rank fought on behalf of the group during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]] in [[2554]].<ref>''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''</ref>


== Deployment ==
==Deployment==
During combat, Majors are usually the first ones to jump out of the [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantom]]s. They are known to combine their forces in battle often. The Majors will also pair up and fight together with numerous subordinate Unggoy and even Kig-Yar or Yanme'e soldiers.


Major Grunts are deployed with all other types of Grunt. Mostly Minors. In the Games, they are usually the first one to jump out of the Dropships.
==Combat==
Unggoy Majors are only ''slightly'' stronger than their lesser brothers, and are easily taken down with a headshot. In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', Majors could be taken out with a single headshot or a couple of body shots. In ''Halo 3'', they are stronger and may require two body shots on [[Heroic]] and [[Legendary]].


{{Grunt Ranks}}
Sometimes Unggoy Minors will still fight even if the Sangheili or Jiralhanae leading them is dead, if an Unggoy Major is nearby, though this is very uncommon. The Majors will sometimes be seen leading a small pack of Unggoy Minors by themselves, but this is rare as well. The presence of Unggoy Majors seems to improve the Minors' accuracy slightly in ''Halo 3'' (possibly because of the stern and almost fierce new influence the Jiralhanae have over the Unggoy). Unggoy Majors also throw [[Anskum-pattern plasma grenade|plasma grenade]]s more often than Minors.


[[Category:The Covenant]]
==Gallery==
[[Category:Grunts]]
<gallery>
[[Category:Ranks]]
File:Grunt Major CE.jpg|An Unggoy Major in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
File:HCE-GruntMajor.png|Detailed view of an Unggoy Major in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:CE Cutout GruntCurlback.png|A cutout of an Unggoy Major in ''Halo: CE''.
File:H2-GruntMajor.png|An Unggoy Major in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:GruntMajor01.jpg|An Unggoy Major on ''[[High Charity]]''.
File:Grunt Major 2.jpg|An Unggoy Major stands ready in the jungles near [[Mount Kilimanjaro]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:H3 Grunt Major.jpg|An Unggoy Major in the [[A2 Hydroelectric Facility]].
File:Grunts Pack.jpg|A group of Unggoy including four Majors prepare to deploy from a [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantom's]] troop bay.
File:H3 Unggoy group.jpg|A group of [[Unggoy Minor]]s lead by a Major.
File:GruntMajorCutout.png|A render of an Unggoy Major in ''Halo 3''.
File:Forkpocalypse.jpg|Unggoy Majors along with other [[Covenant]] [[Covenant military|troops]] in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:Grunt.png|An Unggoy Major in ''Halo: Reach'' wielding a [[Type-33 needler]].
File:Halo-reach-20100722115108524_640w.jpg|A large group of Unggoy, including Majors, in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HCEA-GruntMajor-crop.png|An Unggoy Major in an early build of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''.
File:CEAmajor.PNG|An Unggoy Major in ''Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:HCEA-UnggoyMajor.png|An Unggoy Major walking on both its arms and legs on [[Installation 04]].
File:HSA - Grunt Major.png|An Unggoy Major wearing [[Ultra-class armor]] in ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''.
File:H2A-John&UnggoyMajor.jpg|[[John-117]] encountering an Unggoy Major on [[Installation 05]] in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
</gallery>
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Origins]]'' {{c|Possible appearance}}
**''[[The Babysitter]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
 
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
{{Unggoy Ranks}}
[[Category:Unggoy culture]]

Latest revision as of 14:49, September 10, 2023

Major
Combat harness
H2A Unggoy-Major.png
Two-pronged tank harness
HReach-GruntMajor.png

Function:

Infantryman

Species:

Unggoy

Affiliation:

Covenant, covenant separatists,
Merg Vol's Covenant

 

Major is a common Unggoy rank in the Covenant military.[1][2][3]

Background[edit]

Role[edit]

Unggoy Majors are higher in rank than Minors and are slightly more powerful than their lesser counterparts in terms of strength, intelligence, leadership, and morale. They often lead Unggoy Minors in battle, and sometimes entire lances when no higher caste species are present. However, even these higher-ranked Unggoy hold no power over any other forces in Covenant society, save for, occasionally, Yanme'e Minors.

Appearances[edit]

Unggoy Majors mostly appear leading a squad of Unggoy Minors under the leadership of any Sangheili, even a Minor. They usually appear wherever Unggoy Minors do. They are found in almost all the levels in the Halo games where Covenant forces are encountered. In Halo 3, not much changes for Unggoy Majors, as they are still led by the lowest ranks of the highest Covenant society, which at this time are the Jiralhanae. They are usually led by Jiralhanae Minors to Jiralhanae Captain Ultras. They also fight alongside Yanme'e, Kig-Yar and even Mgalekgolo on occasion. In Halo: Reach, Majors' methane tanks are distinctly shaped like dual columns.

Description[edit]

They are seen in combat as decorated in lucid red-colored armor (similar to their Sangheili counterparts), contrary to the orange armor of Unggoy Minors. They are more courageous as well, often staying to fight under conditions that would make their lesser brethren flee. If all of their commanders, Sangheili or Jiralhanae, are killed, they will sometimes continue to fight. However, they still aren't very courageous and can more often be observed fleeing along with Unggoy Minors, though they are more likely to go kamikaze than the Minors. They usually fight alongside a combined team of other Unggoy and Kig-Yar, and have command over the former. Unggoy Majors are the first enemy to wield the hand-held fuel rod gun in the Halo series. They were first seen utilizing these deadly weapons after the player had destroyed the first Pulse Generator in the Halo: Combat Evolved level, Two Betrayals. They also know to use equipment on occasion.[4]

After the Human-Covenant War, this rank continued to be used in Merg Vol's Covenant. Despite donning a white combat harness similar to that of Unggoy Ultras, as opposed to the traditional red harness, they were used for the same purposes. Unggoy of this rank fought on behalf of the group during the Battle of Draetheus V in 2554.[5]

Deployment[edit]

During combat, Majors are usually the first ones to jump out of the Phantoms. They are known to combine their forces in battle often. The Majors will also pair up and fight together with numerous subordinate Unggoy and even Kig-Yar or Yanme'e soldiers.

Combat[edit]

Unggoy Majors are only slightly stronger than their lesser brothers, and are easily taken down with a headshot. In Halo: Combat Evolved, Majors could be taken out with a single headshot or a couple of body shots. In Halo 3, they are stronger and may require two body shots on Heroic and Legendary.

Sometimes Unggoy Minors will still fight even if the Sangheili or Jiralhanae leading them is dead, if an Unggoy Major is nearby, though this is very uncommon. The Majors will sometimes be seen leading a small pack of Unggoy Minors by themselves, but this is rare as well. The presence of Unggoy Majors seems to improve the Minors' accuracy slightly in Halo 3 (possibly because of the stern and almost fierce new influence the Jiralhanae have over the Unggoy). Unggoy Majors also throw plasma grenades more often than Minors.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved
  2. ^ Halo 2
  3. ^ Halo 3
  4. ^ Halo: The Flood
  5. ^ Halo: Spartan Assault

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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