Jackal Snipers

The Jackels from Halo: CE were merely regular foot soldiers who carried portable shields and wielded plasma pistols or possibly a needler. However in Halo 2 when the Beam Rifle was introduced the Jackel took on a new role, that of a sniper. Jackels are similar in appearence to miniature Elites except for thier heads. Jackels have great vision and steady aim which is what allows them to be such deadly snipers. While the Jackels had a new role of snipers, there were still many that carried shields and were regular infantry. Jackals in Halo 3 have the same jobs as they do in Halo 2 except that they carry Covie Carbines as well as Beam Rifles. Jackels seem to be in higher status if not rank than the average Grunt.