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{{Covenant Rank Infobox
|name=Unggoy Minor
|name=Minor
|image=[[File:H2A Unggoy.png|265px]]
|image=[[Image:58525619-Full.jpg|300px]]
|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
*[[Brute Spiker]]
|armament=
*[[Shade]]
|equipment=[[Unggoy combat harness|Combat harness]]
*Any [[weapon]] given in [[Campaign]]
|notable=*[[Bapap]]
|equipment=*[[Methane environmental suit]]
*[[Flim]]
|vehicles=*[[Ghost]]s
*[[Gagaw]]
|missions=Various
*[[Guff]]
|role=Foot soldiers, Cannon fodder
*[[Jubub]]
|notable=
*[[Yull]]
|affiliation=*[[Covenant]]
*[[Zawaz]]
*[[Covenant Loyalists]]
*[[Covenant Separatists]]
}}
}}


'''Grunt Minor''' is the lowest and most common [[Covenant]] [[Unggoy]] [[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.
 
==History==
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>


==Rank==
==Equipment==
Minors are the lowest form of [[rank]] in the [[Grunt]] ranking system, essentially being little more than cannon fodder. Bearing light-orange methane breathers and armor, [[Elites]] and [[Brutes]] often send them into battle with little or no compunction. They are almost always infantry and are the most common and most easily killed enemy in the [[Covenant Army]].
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.  


They are known to carry [[Plasma Pistols]], [[Needlers]], and sometimes even [[Fuel Rod Guns]]. The only time in ''[[Halo 2]]'' that they have a [[Plasma Rifle]] is if you give one to them. Although on the level "[[Delta Halo (Level)|Delta Halo]]", the Grunts on the [[Shade]] turrets at the bridge have Plasma Rifles but most of the time they stay on the turret until death so they don't use it against you. In the level [[Uprising (Level)|Uprising]], they can hold a [[Rocket Launcher]] if you give it to them. They are one of the most common enemies, tied only with the [[Flood]]. However, on [[Heroic]] and especially [[Legendary]] difficulties, they are somewhat uncommon, mostly replaced with [[Major Grunts|Grunt Majors]].
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HCE-GruntMinor.png|An Unggoy Minor in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
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>


Minors are the rough equivalent off the [[UNSC]] [[Private]]. Equal in rank to [[Kig-Yar]] [[Jackal Minor|Minors]], they will often be seen with several other Grunt Minors or being led by a [[Major Grunt]] or [[Elite]]/[[Brute]]. If the Elite or Brute is killed, they will either lose their morale and flee, send wild plasma bolts flying in a desperate attempt, or will arm plasma grenades and run toward you in a suicidal attempt to take you with it. Once they flee, Minor Grunts are easy pickings.
==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]]''
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*''[[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}}


==Appearances==
==Sources==
Grunt Minors are one of the most commonly encountered and iconic enemies throughout the [[Halo]] trilogy. They appear in almost every level where you meet Covenant in all three Halo games. They are even considered ''cute'' among some fans.
{{Ref/Sources}}


==Trivia==
{{Unggoy Ranks}}
[[Image:300px-1_grunt.jpg|thumb|Another Minor.]]
[[Category:Unggoy culture]]
*Minor [[Grunts]] are the most easily recognizable Grunt since they are the most common in the series.
*Minor Grunts are easy to kill and are a low priority. However, a player shouldn't underestimate a Minor on [[Heroic]] or [[Legendary]] difficulty. They are quite good shots with their standard Plasma Pistol, and if in larger groups, will concentrate their fire on the player, bringing down his shields quickly. These Grunts panic quite often when their leader is killed which makes them easier to dispatch. But if cornered, they will fight back.
*Minor Grunts usually don't throw [[Plasma Grenades]], but when they do, they sometimes throw it at point-blank range and result in killing themselves instead of you. However, if the [[Catch]] skull is on, these Grunts can be much more dangerous and throw grenades very often.
*Use head shots over medium distances with a [[Battle Rifle]], or get in close with an [[SMG]] and take them out with rapid gunfire. The Grunts' armor gives little protection to [[UNSC]] ballistic fire, and if hit by a bullet a Grunt Minor may flinch and stumble back, occasionally start to panic. 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, due 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. Essentially, the only weapon that might have a hard time killing Minor Grunts would be the [[Plasma Pistol]] from ''[[Halo 2]]'', but even then, it can kill them quickly if you know how to use it. If you are low on ammo don't waste it on Grunts, simply [[melee]] them with your weapon.
*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 or if they are cornered.
*In ''Halo: CE'' and ''Halo 3'', the Minor Grunts' armor is light-orange, but in ''[[Halo 2]]'', it appears to be a more "creamy" orange.
*In ''Halo 3'', Grunt Minors are less common. Instead, the player usually fights [[Ultra Grunts]], which are dark grey in color and take much more damage.
*Often in ''Halo 3'' on higher difficulties, Grunt Minors are more likely to become [[Kamikaze Grunt]]s.
*In the ''Halo 2'' Official Guide, Grunt Minors are said to have yellow armor, but they actually wear orange armor.
*It is virtually impossible for a Grunt Minor to kill a Marine on Easy, and it would have to take a fairly large group with at least a single Major to kill them on Normal.
[[Image:Grr.jpg|frame|Grunt from the Halo PC]]
{{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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