Unggoy Major

Major is an Unggoy rank of the Covenant Loyalists.

Role
Unggoy Majors are higher than rank than Minors and are slightly more powerful than their lesser counterparts in terms of strength and leadership. They often lead Minors in battle, and sometimes entire Lances when no higher caste species are present. However, even these higher-ranked Unggoy hold no power over any other forces in Covenant society.

Description
They wear red armor as opposed to the orange armor of Minors and are more courageous as well, sometimes not fleeing the battle scene. If all their commanders, Sangheili or Jiralhanae, are killed, sometimes they will stand and fight. They usually attack with a combined team of Unggoy and Kig-yar, and while they command their Minor subordinates.



Combat
Major Grunts are often led by Elites or Brutes, so when you see one, chances are there is a Minor Elite/Brute Minor nearby, or worse, a Major Elite/Brute Major. However, they are not to be underestimated, as they are frequent Plasma Grenade throwers. Also, when aiding Elites or Brutes, they can be quite an annoyance, as they might try to stick you with Plasma Grenades or Needler shots. They are also quite effective with the Plasma Pistol, their preferred weapon. As Fuel Rod Cannon gunners, they can be extremely lethal. Give a Fuel Rod Cannon to your Majors when playing as the Arbiter if you have one to spare. They never hold rifles or heavy weapons but with the exception of fuel rods they can be given other weapons.

Deployment
Major Grunts are deployed with all other types of Grunts, mostly Minor Grunts. In the games, they are usually the first one to jump out of the Dropships. Also Major Grunts are known to combine their forces in battle often the Major Grunts will pair up and fight together. The Major Grunts use Plasma turrets more than Minor Grunts, and tend to use Needlers more than the Minor Grunts.