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Brutes are obviously carnivores, given their fearsome fanged jaws and propensity for violence. It has been stated that they feed on the flesh of their enemies, such as the [[Humans]] they face in battle, and have been seen eating the meat of a [[Thorn Beast]], apparently considered a delicacy among Brutes.<ref name="Halo: Contact Harvest">''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''</ref> A Brute once stated he would have gladly devoured [[Thel 'Vadam|the future Arbiter]], had he been allowed.<ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', level ''[[The Arbiter]]'' - ''"Them? What about us? My belly aches, and his flesh is seared just the way I like it."''</ref>

As part of the Covenant, Brutes were required as a prerequisite to convert to the Prophets' religion of worshiping the [[Forerunner]]s. Previously, their culture revolved around the worship of totems and idols, but they made swift converts.<ref name="Halo 3 Bestiarum"/> The Brutes are now the most fanatical adherents to the Prophet's faith, although they seem to hold little concept of sanctity, evidenced by Tartarus' handling of the [[343 Guilty Spark|"Oracle"]].

Even at a glance, the Brutes are one of the most primitive members of the Covenant, at least technologically. Even though they employ [[Power Armor]], and use a selection of the Covenant's weapons such as the [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle/Jiralhanae Variant|plasma rifle]], their native technology is crude; they often use weapons propelling spike-like or explosive projectiles. These weapons are often fitted with effective metal blades for melee combat.

===Combat Role===

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In many military records, Brutes are referred to as 'Bravo Kilos', since [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]] have nicknamed Brutes "Baby Kongs" or "Gorillas", a reference to King Kong.

==Technology==

Even at a glance, the Brutes are one of the most primitive members of the Covenant, at least technologically. Even though they employ [[Power Armor]], and use a selection of the Covenant's weapons such as the [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle/Jiralhanae Variant|plasma rifle]], their native technology is crude; they often use weapons propelling spike-like or explosive projectiles. These weapons are often fitted with effective metal blades for melee combat.

===Anatomy and Physiology===

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==Culture==

Brutes are extremely zealous creatures, known for their willingness to cling to ancient, bloody traditions and are deep believers in the promise of the [[Covenant Religion|Great Journey]] and in the [[Forerunner]]s. Their home world is war torn, and Brutes are known for their particular joy in vicious activity, complimented by regimented discipline.

As part of the Covenant, Brutes were required as a prerequisite to convert to the Prophets' religion of worshiping the [[Forerunner]]s. Previously, their culture revolved around the worship of totems and idols, but they made swift converts.<ref name="Halo 3 Bestiarum"/> The Brutes are now the most fanatical adherents to the Prophet's faith, although they seem to hold little concept of sanctity, evidenced by Tartarus' handling of the [[343 Guilty Spark|"Oracle"]].

They prefer using weapons from their [[Doisac|homeworld]], rather than the Covenant standard-issue [[plasma]]-based firearms. Brute weapons are notable for being extremely dangerous, somewhat primitive and brutal, and always featuring a blade attachment such as the [[Spiker]], [[Mauler]], [[Brute Shot]], and the [[Gravity Hammer]]. These weapons show their barbaric nature, for example, the fact that all of the weapons are named after ways of injury or causing bodily harm to another being. Although they do have their own type of [[Brute Plasma Rifle|Plasma Rifle]], it is only found in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' (the rifle is red, but fires twice as fast as its blue counterpart, also causing it to overheat twice as fast). This type of Plasma Rifle was removed in ''Halo 3'', being replaced by the Spiker.

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Most known Jiralhanae have Latin-sounding names, such as [[Tartarus]] and [[Bracktanus]]. In ''[[Contact Harvest]]'', it is revealed that the "-us" at the end of their name is an honor denoting maturity or experience in battle (similar to the "-ee" suffix on Elite's names.) However, it is possible that different naming conventions are used among different tribes, as evidenced by the names of [[Gargantum]] and [[Parabum]].

==~~Home World~~==

==Homeworld==

[[Doisac]] is the name of the Jiralhanae home world. It possesses three satellites: [[Warial]], [[Solrapt]], and [[Teash]], and is the fourth planet of the Oth Sonin system. The gravity on the planet is approximately 2.1G <ref name="Halo 3 Bestiarum"/> while the atmosphere is 1.3 ATM. Surface temperature is between -15'C to 52'C. The estimated population of the planet is approximately 12.5 billion. Its habitat is described as being dominated by magma and magnetism.<ref>''[[Halo 3]]'', Essentials Disk 1</ref>

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 Brutes are obviously carnivores, given their fearsome fanged jaws and propensity for violence. It has been stated that they feed on the flesh of their enemies, such as the [[Humans]] they face in battle, and have been seen eating the meat of a [[Thorn Beast]], apparently considered a delicacy among Brutes.<ref name="Halo: Contact Harvest">''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''</ref> A Brute once stated he would have gladly devoured [[Thel 'Vadam|the future Arbiter]], had he been allowed.<ref>''[[Halo 2]]'', level ''[[The Arbiter]]'' - ''"Them? What about us? My belly aches, and his flesh is seared just the way I like it."''</ref>
-As part of the Covenant, Brutes were required as a prerequisite to convert to the Prophets' religion of worshiping the [[Forerunner]]s. Previously, their culture revolved around the worship of totems and idols, but they made swift converts.<ref name="Halo 3 Bestiarum"/> The Brutes are now the most fanatical adherents to the Prophet's faith, although they seem to hold little concept of sanctity, evidenced by Tartarus' handling of the [[343 Guilty Spark|"Oracle"]].
-Even at a glance, the Brutes are one of the most primitive members of the Covenant, at least technologically. Even though they employ [[Power Armor]], and use a selection of the Covenant's weapons such as the [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle/Jiralhanae Variant|plasma rifle]], their native technology is crude; they often use weapons propelling spike-like or explosive projectiles. These weapons are often fitted with effective metal blades for melee combat.
 ===Combat Role===
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 In many military records, Brutes are referred to as 'Bravo Kilos', since [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marines]] have nicknamed Brutes "Baby Kongs" or "Gorillas", a reference to King Kong.
+==Technology==
+Even at a glance, the Brutes are one of the most primitive members of the Covenant, at least technologically. Even though they employ [[Power Armor]], and use a selection of the Covenant's weapons such as the [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle/Jiralhanae Variant|plasma rifle]], their native technology is crude; they often use weapons propelling spike-like or explosive projectiles. These weapons are often fitted with effective metal blades for melee combat.
 ===Anatomy and Physiology===
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 ==Culture==
 Brutes are extremely zealous creatures, known for their willingness to cling to ancient, bloody traditions and are deep believers in the promise of the [[Covenant Religion|Great Journey]] and in the [[Forerunner]]s. Their home world is war torn, and Brutes are known for their particular joy in vicious activity, complimented by regimented discipline.
+As part of the Covenant, Brutes were required as a prerequisite to convert to the Prophets' religion of worshiping the [[Forerunner]]s. Previously, their culture revolved around the worship of totems and idols, but they made swift converts.<ref name="Halo 3 Bestiarum"/> The Brutes are now the most fanatical adherents to the Prophet's faith, although they seem to hold little concept of sanctity, evidenced by Tartarus' handling of the [[343 Guilty Spark|"Oracle"]].
 They prefer using weapons from their [[Doisac|homeworld]], rather than the Covenant standard-issue [[plasma]]-based firearms. Brute weapons are notable for being extremely dangerous, somewhat primitive and brutal, and always featuring a blade attachment such as the [[Spiker]], [[Mauler]], [[Brute Shot]], and the [[Gravity Hammer]]. These weapons show their barbaric nature, for example, the fact that all of the weapons are named after ways of injury or causing bodily harm to another being. Although they do have their own type of [[Brute Plasma Rifle|Plasma Rifle]], it is only found in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' (the rifle is red, but fires twice as fast as its blue counterpart, also causing it to overheat twice as fast). This type of Plasma Rifle was removed in ''Halo 3'', being replaced by the Spiker.
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 Most known Jiralhanae have Latin-sounding names, such as [[Tartarus]] and [[Bracktanus]]. In ''[[Contact Harvest]]'', it is revealed that the "-us" at the end of their name is an honor denoting maturity or experience in battle (similar to the "-ee" suffix on Elite's names.) However, it is possible that different naming conventions are used among different tribes, as evidenced by the names of [[Gargantum]] and [[Parabum]].
-==Home World==
+==Homeworld==
 {{Main|Doisac}}
 [[Doisac]] is the name of the Jiralhanae home world. It possesses three satellites: [[Warial]], [[Solrapt]], and [[Teash]], and is the fourth planet of the Oth Sonin system. The gravity on the planet is approximately 2.1G <ref name="Halo 3 Bestiarum"/> while the atmosphere is 1.3 ATM. Surface temperature is between -15'C to 52'C. The estimated population of the planet is approximately 12.5 billion. Its habitat is described as being dominated by magma and magnetism.<ref>''[[Halo 3]]'', Essentials Disk 1</ref>