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|name=Brute Major
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|image=[[File:BruteMajor.png|275px]]
|name=Major
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|mission=Ground assault
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*[[Fuel Rod Gun]]
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*[[Brute Spiker]]
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*[[Particle Beam Rifle]]
*[[Type-25 Brute Shot]]
*[[Mauler]]
*{{Pattern|Kewu R'shi'k|plasma rifle}}
*[[Gravity Hammer]]
*[[Type-25 plasma rifle]]
|equipment=*[[Deployable Cover]]
*[[Paegaas Workshop Spiker]]
*[[Spike Grenade]]
*{{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}}
|vehicles=*[[Type-25 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]]
*[[Type-33 Needler]]
*[[Banshee]]
*[[Type-50 concussion rifle]]
*[[Prowler]]
*[[Type-51 plasma repeater]]
*[[Chopper]]
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*[[Type-2 spike grenade]]
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**[[Jiralhanae power armor]]{{Ref/Game|Id=H3|H3}}
***[[Infantry power armor]]{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}
***[[Energy shielding]]{{Ref/Game|Id=ODST|ODST}}
*[[Deployable cover]]{{Ref/Reuse|H3}}
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The '''Jiralhanae Major''' is an elevated [[rank]] in the [[Jiralhanae]] military ranking system, indicating seasoned experience in the service of the [[Covenant]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', ''service record''</ref>


'''Jiralhanae Major''' is an elevated [[rank]] for [[Jiralhanae]] of the [[Covenant]].<ref>''[[Halo 3]]'' Service Record</ref>
==Overview==
Majors are experienced soldiers of the Covenant, making up a portion of the [[Jiralhanae]] ranking system. Majors often lead [[file]]s and [[lance]]s of lower-ranking Jiralhanae and [[Unggoy]] on the battlefield.


==Description==
Compared with the Minors, the Majors exhibit better combat skills and tactical maneuvers. As such, they are given better armor protection and have access to better armament. During the [[Great Schism]], they were given better armor and weapons.{{Ref/Reuse|HE145}}
These veteran [[Jiralhanae]] are stronger and smarter than their younger counterparts, and have been given the right to wear basic [[Power Armor (Jiralhanae)|armor]]. This armor also makes them tougher to kill.


==Combat==
==Equipment==
These [[Brute]]s are typically seen sporting [[Brute Spiker]]s and [[Covenant Carbine]]s. They are usually seen commanding less experienced Jiralhanae and [[Unggoy]], and are more aggressive when they berserk. It is best to try and kill them using a [[Carbine]], [[Battle Rifle]], [[Energy Sword]], [[M6G Magnum]], [[Sniper Rifle]], or their own [[weapon]]: the Brute Shot. Like all Jiralhanae, they are vulnerable to head shots and may be killed by assassination. It is wise to kill the Major first in order to eliminate the enemy with the most potential to kill you.
===Armor===
Those serving under the Chieftain [[Tartarus]] wore an armor set composed of a forward facing helmet, a wraparound neck brace, and upper-arm braces with flat, pronged armor plates. This set was completed with a set of bandoliers wrapping around the chest and back, and leather wrappings holding pieces of metal between the toes. This configuration was also shared with the [[Jiralhanae Captain]]s who served with them, which held a red holographic flag displaying the clan insignia mounted on the back.


==Halo 3==
When the Jiralhanae became the dominant military force of the Covenant during the events of the [[Great Schism]], Majors were given blue-colored full-body [[Infantry power armor|infantry]] [[Jiralhanae power armor|power armor]]. The armor donned by the Majors is still basic and only offers limited protection, but it's still superior compared to the armor worn by [[Jiralhanae Minor]]s.{{Ref/Book|Id=HE145|Enc11|Page=145}}
{{Main|Halo 3}}
The Jiralhanae Majors, in ''[[Halo 3]]'', like the [[Jump Pack Brutes]], are clad and ordained in blue [[power armor]] and are the counterparts to [[Major Domo Sangheili]]. They have armor, that looks similar to a [[Jiralhanae Minor]]s', despite a few differences, such as the presence of shoulder, knee pads, and bands on their thighs, which hold a [[Brute Spiker]] and blue armor.


The Plasma Pistol and Plasma Rifle are great for destroying the Major's armor. Once their armor has been taken down, a headshot from an M6G, Battle Rifle, Carbine, or [[Sniper Rifle]] will be enough to take them down. A different tactic is [[melee]]ing them. However, they are extremely strong, especially on [[Legendary]], so this can be risky, especially if he has pack-brothers with him. Killing a Major Brute will normally cause nearby [[Grunt]]s to flee.
===Weaponry===
Jiralhanae Majors are armed with a large assortment of weapons, including [[Jovokada Workshop spike grenade]]s, [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker]]s, {{Pattern|Kewu R'shi'k|plasma rifle}}s,{{Ref/Game|Id=H2|H2|gameplay}} {{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}}s, [[Type-25 Brute Shot]]s, {{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}}s, {{Pattern|Mosa|carbine}}s, and [[Ukala Workshop Mauler]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|HE145}} Majors are also equipped with [[deployable cover]] for additional cover.{{Ref/Game|H3|gameplay}}
 
== Gameplay ==
Like all Jiralhanae in ''Halo 2'', eliminating a Jiralhanae Major takes a considerable amount of firepower due to their "bullet-sponge" trait. The best way to eliminate them is by removing their helmet caps with a couple of shots before finishing them off with a [[headshot]]. The Majors are typically seen sporting [[Kewu R'shi'k-pattern plasma rifle|Brute plasma rifle]]s and [[Vostu-pattern carbine|Covenant carbine]]s. Occasionally, they'll wield [[Type-25 Brute shot|Brute shot]]s.
 
They are usually seen commanding less experienced Jiralhanae, [[Unggoy]], and [[Kig-Yar]]. They become very aggressive, more so than the Minors, when they start to berserk.
 
In ''[[Halo 3]]'', Jiralhanae Majors are now equipped with power armor, colored in blue. Compared to the Minors, the armor given to Majors are equipped with some form of energy shielding. The armor falls apart when the shielding is removed and the armor takes too much damage. They typically use Spikers, and occasionally use carbines, Brute shots, and plasma rifles.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In ''Halo 3'' the Major is difficult to distinguish against the [[Jiralhanae Ultra]], due to a similarity in their armor characteristics; its shape and the undergarment layer. However an Ultra can be identified from the violet tint in their armor.
In ''Halo 3'' the Major is difficult to distinguish against the [[Jiralhanae Ultra]], due to a similarity in their armor characteristics; its shape and the undergarment layer. However an Ultra can be identified from the violet tint in their armor.
*In the pre-release ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' images on Bungie.net, a [[Jiralhanae Captain]] was incorrectly captioned as a Major.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/images.aspx?c=53|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo: Reach - Images - Renders|D=10|M=5|Y=2013}}


          ==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="120" captionalign="left">
<gallery>
File:Brutewithshot.jpg|In ''Halo 2'', instead of color, the armor itself signified rank, as a blue variation also existed.
File:Halo2-BruteMajor-Render.png|In ''Halo 2'', instead of color, the armor itself signified rank, as a blue variation also existed.
File:1217437610 Brute Minor.jpg|A Brute Major from ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:H2-BruteMinor-Unarmed.png|A Jiralhanae Major in ''Halo 2''.
File:Halo3_118570757_Medium.jpg|Brute major jumbs into battle from his Phantom dropship
File:H2V Brute.png|A Jiralhanae Major in ''Halo 2 Vista''.
File:1217437610 Brute Minor.jpg|A Jiralhanae Major from ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:H3 Brute Major Firing Spiker.png|A Jiralhanae Major firing his [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker|Spiker]] during the [[Battle of Kenya]] in ''Halo 3''.
File:HTMCC-H3 Spiker&Carbine.png|A Jiralhanae Major fighting alongside a Minor in ''Halo 3''.
File:H3 Ark Brute Major.jpg|A Jiralhanae Major on the [[Installation 00|Ark]] in ''Halo 3''.
File:H3ODST Brute Major.png|A Jiralhanae Major on the streets of [[New Mombasa]] in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:LastOneStanding-1.jpg|A pair of Jiralhanae Majors attacking with [[Paegaas Workshop Spiker]]s during the [[Battle of Sector Six]] in ''[[Halo: Last One Standing]]''.
File:TR - Sangheili Jiralhanae War.png|Jiralhanae Majors/Ultras engaging [[Sangheili]] during the [[Sangheili-Jiralhanae war]] in ''[[The Return]]''.
File:H2A BlurBruteMajor Render 1.jpg|A render of a Brute Major in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''{{'}}s cutscenes.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Landfall]]''
**''[[Halo: Combat]]''
**''[[Halo: Last One Standing]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[The Life]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''
**''[[The Return]]'' {{C|Motion comic only}}
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


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Latest revision as of 15:30, July 25, 2024

Major
H2V Brute.png

Function:

Ground assault

Species:

Jiralhanae

Affiliation:

Covenant

Other role(s):

Infantry, lance leader

 

The Jiralhanae Major is an elevated rank in the Jiralhanae military ranking system, indicating seasoned experience in the service of the Covenant.[1]

Overview[edit]

Majors are experienced soldiers of the Covenant, making up a portion of the Jiralhanae ranking system. Majors often lead files and lances of lower-ranking Jiralhanae and Unggoy on the battlefield.

Compared with the Minors, the Majors exhibit better combat skills and tactical maneuvers. As such, they are given better armor protection and have access to better armament. During the Great Schism, they were given better armor and weapons.[2]

Equipment[edit]

Armor[edit]

Those serving under the Chieftain Tartarus wore an armor set composed of a forward facing helmet, a wraparound neck brace, and upper-arm braces with flat, pronged armor plates. This set was completed with a set of bandoliers wrapping around the chest and back, and leather wrappings holding pieces of metal between the toes. This configuration was also shared with the Jiralhanae Captains who served with them, which held a red holographic flag displaying the clan insignia mounted on the back.

When the Jiralhanae became the dominant military force of the Covenant during the events of the Great Schism, Majors were given blue-colored full-body infantry power armor. The armor donned by the Majors is still basic and only offers limited protection, but it's still superior compared to the armor worn by Jiralhanae Minors.[2]

Weaponry[edit]

Jiralhanae Majors are armed with a large assortment of weapons, including Jovokada Workshop spike grenades, Paegaas Workshop Spikers, Kewu R'shi'k-pattern plasma rifles,[3] Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod guns, Type-25 Brute Shots, Vostu-pattern carbines, Mosa-pattern carbines, and Ukala Workshop Maulers.[2] Majors are also equipped with deployable cover for additional cover.[4]

Gameplay[edit]

Like all Jiralhanae in Halo 2, eliminating a Jiralhanae Major takes a considerable amount of firepower due to their "bullet-sponge" trait. The best way to eliminate them is by removing their helmet caps with a couple of shots before finishing them off with a headshot. The Majors are typically seen sporting Brute plasma rifles and Covenant carbines. Occasionally, they'll wield Brute shots.

They are usually seen commanding less experienced Jiralhanae, Unggoy, and Kig-Yar. They become very aggressive, more so than the Minors, when they start to berserk.

In Halo 3, Jiralhanae Majors are now equipped with power armor, colored in blue. Compared to the Minors, the armor given to Majors are equipped with some form of energy shielding. The armor falls apart when the shielding is removed and the armor takes too much damage. They typically use Spikers, and occasionally use carbines, Brute shots, and plasma rifles.

Trivia[edit]

In Halo 3 the Major is difficult to distinguish against the Jiralhanae Ultra, due to a similarity in their armor characteristics; its shape and the undergarment layer. However an Ultra can be identified from the violet tint in their armor.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo 3, service record
  2. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 145
  3. ^ Halo 2, gameplay
  4. ^ Halo 3, gameplay
  5. ^ Bungie.net, Halo: Reach - Images - Renders (Retrieved on May 10, 2013) [archive]

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