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[[Image:Red_elite.jpg|left|thumb|A Major Domo on [[Installation 04]].|200px]] | [[Image:Red_elite.jpg|left|thumb|A Major Domo on [[Installation 04]].|200px]] | ||
Elites bearing this rank are seasoned warriors whose rank is relatively low in the Covenant | 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]], yet lower than a [[Ranger Elite]]. | ||
They command [[Minor Elites]] as well as other races | 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. | ||
[[squad]] of [[Marine]]s. They are also the only known rank of Elite that become [[Ossoona]]s. To humans, they | |||
would be and are considered | 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 Majors among [[Kig-Yar]], [[Sentinel Majors]] among [[Sentinels]], and Heretic Major Elites among Heretic Elites. | ||
The Major Domo Elite can be graduated to several ranks: [[Ossoona]] (temporary), [[Stealth Elite]], [[Special Operations Elite]], and [[Honor Guard]]. | The Major Domo Elite can be graduated to several ranks: [[Ossoona]] (temporary), [[Stealth Elite]], [[Special Operations Elite]], and [[Honor Guard]]. | ||
Major Elites wear | Major Elites wear distinct red (specifically crimson) armor, comparable to the red armor of Grunt Majors. | ||
==Combat== | ==Combat== | ||
[[Image:RedElite01.jpg|left|thumb|175px|Major Domo elite firing a [[Needler]].]] | [[Image:RedElite01.jpg|left|thumb|175px|Major Domo elite firing a [[Needler]].]] | ||
Revision as of 21:58, March 1, 2007
Template:Covenant Character Infobox The Major Domo[1] Elite, more commonly known as Elite Major, Veteran Elite, or Half-Commander Elite, is a Covenant Sangheili (Elite) rank.
Rank
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, yet lower than a Ranger Elite.
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 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 Marines. They are also the only known rank of Elite that have been shown to become Ossoonas. To humans, they would be and are considered Sergeants in the Covenant. The rank of a Major Domo Elite can be compared to that of Grunt Majors among Unggoy, Jackal Majors among Kig-Yar, Sentinel Majors among Sentinels, and Heretic Major Elites among Heretic Elites.
The Major Domo Elite can be graduated to several ranks: Ossoona (temporary), Stealth Elite, Special Operations Elite, and Honor Guard.
Major Elites wear distinct red (specifically crimson) armor, comparable to the red armor of Grunt Majors.
Combat
They are only found wielding Plasma Rifles, Needlers, and sometimes Carbines. They also carry and use Plasma Grenades.Many people have claimed to find a Minor elite on easy in Delta Halo wielding a energy sword. A Major was seen in the same place as well was on Heroic. These Elites have slightly more powerful shields than their subordinate cyan-clad Minor Domo subordinates, as fitting with their rank. They fire in sustained bursts and evasively strafe while shooting. They are also far less prone to tactical mistakes, such as not charging directly into a fight and taking cover more often.
In Easy and Normal difficulty modes, these Elites are relatively uncommon and are normally scripted if they appear, but in Heroic and Legendary, they take the place of decreasing numbers of Minor Elites.
Much like Minor Elites on higher difficulty, they will attempt to lure the player into the open at all costs. They do this far more often when they have support from Hunters, Drones, or Jackal Snipers. And rarely do this when alone. Also, when stripped of shielding causing them to hide, they will attempt to lure the player after them and then land a killing strike from a melee attack, or stick the player with a Plasma Grenade.
