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{{Covenant Rank Infobox | {{Covenant Rank Infobox | ||
|name=Major Domo | |name=Major Domo | ||
|image=[[Image: | |image=[[Image:Major.jpg|250px]] | ||
|species=[[Sangheili]] | |species=[[Sangheili]] | ||
|weapons=All weapons, primarily [[Plasma Rifle]]s, [[Needler]]s, [[Carbine]]s | |weapons=All weapons, primarily [[Plasma Rifle]]s, [[Needler]]s, [[Carbine]]s | ||
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|affiliation=[[Covenant]], later [[Covenant Separatists]] | |affiliation=[[Covenant]], later [[Covenant Separatists]] | ||
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[[Image:Redelite2.jpg|thumb|A Major Elite circa Halo 2]] | |||
'''Major Elite''', occasionally referred to as the '''Major Domo Elite''', '''Veteran''', or '''Half-Commander''', is a [[Covenant]] [[Sangheili]] (Elite) rank. | '''Major Elite''', occasionally referred to as the '''Major Domo Elite''', '''Veteran''', or '''Half-Commander''', is a [[Covenant]] [[Sangheili]] (Elite) rank. | ||
== Rank == | == Rank == | ||
[[Image:Red_elite.jpg|left|thumb|A Major | [[Image:Red_elite.jpg|left|thumb|A Major on [[Installation 04]].|200px]] | ||
Elites bearing this rank are seasoned warriors whose rank is relatively low in the Covenant Sangheili rank structure: they are higher than a [[Minor Domo Elite]]. Also, only a Major Elite can become an [[Ossoona]], mainly due to the fact that a more seasoned warrior prefers combat, not stealth, and a Minor Elite is too inexperienced to become the Ossoona. The Ossoona is a temporary rank that is given to Elites. The job of an Ossoona is to spy on enemies but not attack them unless they are discovered. | Elites bearing this rank are seasoned warriors whose rank is relatively low in the Covenant Sangheili rank structure: they are higher than a [[Minor Domo Elite]]. Also, only a Major Elite can become an [[Ossoona]], mainly due to the fact that a more seasoned warrior prefers combat, not stealth, and a Minor Elite is too inexperienced to become the Ossoona. The Ossoona is a temporary rank that is given to Elites. The job of an Ossoona is to spy on enemies but not attack them unless they are discovered. | ||
They command groups of [[Minor Elites]] as well as other Covenant races in ground combat situations. On lower difficulties of both [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] and [[Halo 2]], Major Domo Elites are rarely seen without a Minor Elite present. However, on the higher difficulty levels ([[Heroic]] and [[Legendary]]), these Elites are more numerous than Minors, in order to increase the difficulty of the game. | They command groups of [[Minor Elites]] as well as other Covenant races in ground combat situations. On lower difficulties of both [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] and [[Halo 2]], Major Domo Elites are rarely seen without a Minor Elite present. However, on the higher difficulty levels ([[Heroic]] and [[Legendary]]), these Elites are more numerous than Minors, in order to increase the difficulty of the game. | ||
They are the physical equivalent of a [[Spartans|SPARTAN-II supersoldier]], and are far more intuitive and quick-thinking than their subordinates. A single Major Elite can often hold its own against a squad of [[Marine]]s. They are also the only known rank of Elite that have been shown to become [[Ossoona]]s. To humans, they would be and are considered [[Sergeant]]s in the Covenant. The rank of a Major Domo Elite can be compared to that of [[Major Grunt|Grunt Major]]s among [[Unggoy]], [[Jackal Major]]s among [[Kig-Yar]], [[Sentinel Majors]] among [[Sentinels]], and Heretic Elite Majors among [[Heretic Elite]]s. | They are the physical equivalent of a [[Spartans|SPARTAN-II supersoldier]], and are far more intuitive and quick-thinking than their subordinates. A single Major Elite can often hold its own against a squad of [[Marine]]s. They are also the only known rank of Elite that have been shown to become [[Ossoona]]s. To humans, they would be and are considered [[Sergeant]]s in the Covenant. The rank of a Major Domo Elite can be compared to that of [[Major Grunt|Grunt Major]]s among [[Unggoy]], [[Jackal Major]]s among [[Kig-Yar]], [[Sentinel Majors]] among [[Sentinels]], and Heretic Elite Majors among [[Heretic Elite]]s. | ||
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These Elites have slightly more powerful [[Elite Personal Energy Shield|shields]] than their subordinate blue-clad Minor Domo subordinates, as fitting with their rank. In Halo 2, these shields are somewhat weaker than those of [[Honor Guard Elite]]s, [[Zealot]]s, and [[Heretic Elite]] Majors. On lower difficulties they can take a maximum of three hits on the body, or a single headshot from the [[Sniper Rifle]] or [[Beam Rifle]], and in higher difficulties, they can take up to 4 body shots. | These Elites have slightly more powerful [[Elite Personal Energy Shield|shields]] than their subordinate blue-clad Minor Domo subordinates, as fitting with their rank. In Halo 2, these shields are somewhat weaker than those of [[Honor Guard Elite]]s, [[Zealot]]s, and [[Heretic Elite]] Majors. On lower difficulties they can take a maximum of three hits on the body, or a single headshot from the [[Sniper Rifle]] or [[Beam Rifle]], and in higher difficulties, they can take up to 4 body shots. | ||
In [[Halo 3]] when Majors are dropped into the battle to aid the [[Master Chief|player]] they always wield [[Plasma Rifles]], although the player can always exchange | In [[Halo 3]] when Majors are dropped into the battle to aid the [[Master Chief|player]] they always wield [[Plasma Rifles]], although the player can always exchange weapons with the elites. | ||
==Combating a Major Elite== | ==Combating a Major Elite== |