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[[File:JackalMinor.png|thumb|A [[Kig-Yar Minor]] in his combat harness.]]
[[File:JackalMinor.png|thumb|A [[Kig-Yar Minor]] in his combat harness.]]
The '''Kig-Yar combat harness''' is a type of body armor and environmental suit issued to the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]'s [[Kig-Yar]] warriors. It provides basic protection from hostile fire and the elements. While not all, many of its variants feature [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet]] as a basic equipment.
The '''combat harness''' worn by the [[Kig-Yar]] is a type of body armor and environmental suit issued to the Kig-Yar that served the [[Covenant]]'s [[Covenant military|military]]. It provides basic protection from hostile fire and the elements.
 
==Description==
Compared to the [[Sangheili combat harness|combat harness]] worn by the [[Sangheili]], the Kig-Yar's combat harness is rather simple. The armor of a [[Kig-Yar Minor]] and a [[Kig-Yar Major|Major]] does not offer protection for the head or upper arms of its wearer.<ref name="h2">'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref><ref name="h3">'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref> While not all, many of its variants feature a [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|point defense gauntlet]] as a basic equipment.<ref name="enc154">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 154'' (2011)</ref> Made of a blue and silver metallic material, the armor protects its user from basic small arms fire. Isolated pieces of the armor protrude from each toe of the Kig-Yar, to protect its foot.<ref name="h2"/><ref name="h3"/> Generally, the Minor dons a point defense gauntlet on their left arm to shield them from a majority of small arms fire.<ref name="enc154"/> On their right arm, the Kig-Yar wears a protective piece of armor that shields their arm while they are firing their weapon behind the cover of their shield.<ref name="h2"/><ref name="h3"/> Some variants of the combat harness give Majors additional protection on the arms in the form of partial pauldrons. Aside from the addition of [[Kig-Yar targeting headgear|targeting headgear]], [[Kig-Yar Sniper]]s do not receive any additional armor components.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref>
 
Kig-Yar mercenaries that serve in [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|reformed Covenant faction]] generally receive similar armor to what they wore in the old Covenant. The combat harness of a [[Kig-Yar Storm]] is nearly identical to that of a Minor. However, the armor worn by a [[Kig-Yar Heavy]] features a helmet that protects its users head. The helmet and targeting gear worn by Snipers covers a larger portion of its users head.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]</ref>
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Jackal, Major.jpg|A Kig-Yar Major's armor
File:H4 profile - JackalRanger.png|The harness donned by a [[Kig-Yar Ranger]]
File:H4 - Jackal Storm profile.png|Armor of a Kig-Yar Storm
File:H4 profile - JackalHeavy.png|The armor of a Kig-Yar Heavy
File:H4 profile - JackalSniper.png|Kig-Yar Sniper armor in 'Mdama's Covenant
</gallery>
 
==List of appearances==
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*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo: The Graphic Novel]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo: Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Prototype]]''
**''[[The Package]]''
**''[[The Duel]]''
**''[[Homecoming]]''
**''[[Origins]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[Dirt]]''
**''[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]]''
**''[[The Return]]''
**''[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]''
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*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
**''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant|Covenant]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal/Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Terminals]]''
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary|Terminals]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
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==Sources==
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{{Armor}}
 
[[Category:Covenant armor]]

Revision as of 18:23, June 12, 2015

A Kig-Yar Minor in his combat harness.

The combat harness worn by the Kig-Yar is a type of body armor and environmental suit issued to the Kig-Yar that served the Covenant's military. It provides basic protection from hostile fire and the elements.

Description

Compared to the combat harness worn by the Sangheili, the Kig-Yar's combat harness is rather simple. The armor of a Kig-Yar Minor and a Major does not offer protection for the head or upper arms of its wearer.[1][2] While not all, many of its variants feature a point defense gauntlet as a basic equipment.[3] Made of a blue and silver metallic material, the armor protects its user from basic small arms fire. Isolated pieces of the armor protrude from each toe of the Kig-Yar, to protect its foot.[1][2] Generally, the Minor dons a point defense gauntlet on their left arm to shield them from a majority of small arms fire.[3] On their right arm, the Kig-Yar wears a protective piece of armor that shields their arm while they are firing their weapon behind the cover of their shield.[1][2] Some variants of the combat harness give Majors additional protection on the arms in the form of partial pauldrons. Aside from the addition of targeting headgear, Kig-Yar Snipers do not receive any additional armor components.[4]

Kig-Yar mercenaries that serve in Jul 'Mdama's reformed Covenant faction generally receive similar armor to what they wore in the old Covenant. The combat harness of a Kig-Yar Storm is nearly identical to that of a Minor. However, the armor worn by a Kig-Yar Heavy features a helmet that protects its users head. The helmet and targeting gear worn by Snipers covers a larger portion of its users head.[5]

Gallery

  • A Kig-Yar Major's armor

    A Kig-Yar Major's armor

  • The harness donned by a Kig-Yar Ranger

    The harness donned by a Kig-Yar Ranger

  • Armor of a Kig-Yar Storm

    Armor of a Kig-Yar Storm

  • The armor of a Kig-Yar Heavy

    The armor of a Kig-Yar Heavy

  • Kig-Yar Sniper armor in 'Mdama's Covenant

    Kig-Yar Sniper armor in 'Mdama's Covenant

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Halo 2
  2. ^ a b c Halo 3
  3. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia, page 154 (2011)
  4. ^ Halo: Reach
  5. ^ Halo 4

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