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;[[Fallen]]
;[[Fallen]]
*[[Reaver Shank]]
*[[Reaver Shank]]
*[[Turret Shank]]
*Turret Shank
*[[Sniper Shank]]
*Sniper Shank
*[[Reaver Dreg]]
*[[Reaver Dreg]]
*[[Reaver Vandal]]
*[[Reaver Vandal]]
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;[[Hive]]
;[[Hive]]
*[[Hallowed Thrall]]
*Hallowed [[Thrall]]
*[[Hallowed Acolyte]]
*Hallowed [[Acolyte]]
*[[Hallowed Wizard]]
*Hallowed [[Wizard]]
*[[Hallowed Knight]]
*Hallowed [[Knight]]
*[[Hallowed Ogre]]
*Hallowed [[Ogre]]


;[[Vex]]
;[[Vex]]
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*[[Axis Minotaur]]
*[[Axis Minotaur]]
*[[Axis Hydra]]
*[[Axis Hydra]]
*[[Cyclops Disciple]]
*Cyclops Disciple
*[[Precursors]]
*[[Precursors]]
*[[Descendants]]
*[[Descendants]]
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*[[Psion Operant]]
*[[Psion Operant]]
*[[Psion Flayer]]
*[[Psion Flayer]]
*[[Psion Burner]]
*Psion Burner
*[[Imperial Legionary]]
*Imperial Legionary
*[[Imperial Phalanx]]
*Imperial Phalanx
*[[Imperial Centurion]]
*Imperial Centurion
*[[Imperial Colossus]]
*Imperial Colossus


;[[Taken]]
;[[Taken]]
*[[Tortured Vandal]]
*Tortured Vandal
*[[Tortured Captain]]
*Tortured Captain
*[[Tortured Thrall]]
*Tortured Thrall
*[[Tortured Acolyte]]
*Tortured Acolyte
*[[Tortured Wizard]]
*Tortured Wizard
*[[Tortured Knight]]
*Tortured Knight
*[[Tortured Goblin]]
*Tortured Goblin
*[[Tortured Hobgoblin]]
*Tortured Hobgoblin
*[[Tortured Minotaur]]
*Tortured Minotaur
*[[Tortured Psion]]
*Tortured Psion
*[[Tortured Phalanx]]
*Tortured Phalanx
*[[Tortured Centurion]]
*Tortured Centurion


==''Destiny 2''==
==''Destiny 2''==
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;[[Cabal]]
;[[Cabal]]
Common Cabal Majors are called Esteemed. In the [[Red Legion]] and its [[Cabal Deserters|Deserters]], they can be identified by primarily golden armor. In the [[Shadow Legion]], they wear white armor with gold highlights. Among the [[Loyalist]]s, Majors maintain their name, but wear heavier armor with even more gold. Some Cabal factions also have an elite "Guard" division that appears in many activities, with different armor and always equipped with [[Absorption Shield]]s.
Common Cabal Majors are called Esteemed. In the [[Red Legion]], they can be identified by primarily golden armor. Among the [[Loyalist]]s, Majors maintain their name, but wear heavier armor with even more gold. In the [[Shadow Legion]], they wear white armor with gold highlights. Some Cabal factions also have an elite "Guard" division that appears in many activities, with different armor and always equipped with [[Absorption Shield]]s.
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;[[Hive]]
;[[Hive]]
The common Majors of the Hive are called Blistered. In [[Savathûn's Brood]], they can be distinguished by darker brown chitin. In the [[Hidden Swarm]], the chitin on the lower body is more faded beige, while the upper body is a deep crimson. In the [[Lucent Brood]], they can be identified through their dark chitin with extensive white paintings. The Majors of the [[Grasp of Nokris]] were called Dread Unhallowed, and had even larger icy growths over their bodies.
The common Majors of the Hive are called Blistered. In [[Savathûn's Brood]] (and later [[Xivu Arath's Horde]]), they can be distinguished by darker brown chitin. In the [[Hidden Swarm]], the chitin on the lower body is more faded beige, while the upper body is a deep crimson. The Majors of the [[Grasp of Nokris]] were called Dread Unhallowed, and had even larger icy growths over their bodies. In the [[Lucent Brood]], they can be identified through their dark chitin with extensive white paintings.
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;[[Scorn]]
;[[Vex]]
Major Scorn are called Corrupted (like their Elite counterparts) and Tarnished, while [[Abomination]]s are called Lacerated. They sport no notable differences from their base counterparts.
Common Major Vex are called Malignant. In the [[Sol Collective]], they can be distinguished through their oxidized white chassis. In the [[Sol Divisive]], they sport even larger amounts of vegetation.
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*[[Malignant Cyclops]]
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*[[Malignant Hobgoblin]]
*[[Corrupted Chieftain]]
*[[Malignant Harpy]]
*[[Corrupted Raider]]
*[[Malignant Hydra]]
*[[Corrupted Ravager]]
*[[Malignant Minotaur]]
*[[Corrupted Stalker]]
*[[Malignant Wyvern]]
*[[Corrupted Wraith]]
*[[Deranged Abomination]]
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*[[Lacerated Abomination]]
*[[Tarnished Chieftain]]
*[[Tarnished Raider]]
*[[Tarnished Wraith]]
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;[[Taken]]
;[[Taken]]
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;[[Vex]]
;[[Scorn]]
Common Major Vex are called Malignant. In the [[Sol Collective]], they can be distinguished through their oxidized white chassis. In the [[Sol Divisive]], they sport even larger amounts of vegetation.
Major Scorn are called Corrupted (like their Elite counterparts) and Tarnished, while [[Abomination]]s are called Lacerated. They sport no notable differences from their base counterparts.
*[[Malignant Cyclops]]
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*[[Malignant Harpy]]
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*[[Malignant Hydra]]
*[[Corrupted Chieftain]]
*[[Malignant Minotaur]]
*[[Corrupted Raider]]
*[[Malignant Wyvern]]
*[[Corrupted Ravager]]
*[[Corrupted Stalker]]
*[[Corrupted Wraith]]
*[[Deranged Abomination]]
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*[[Lacerated Abomination]]
*[[Tarnished Chieftain]]
*[[Tarnished Raider]]
*[[Tarnished Wraith]]
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;[[The Dread]]
Each of the Major units of the Dread have their own nomenclature and appearance evolution. The base forms of [[Subjugator]]s and [[Tormentor]]s are of this rank.
*[[Fractal Attendant]]
*[[Gordian Weaver]]
*[[Tormented Husk]]


===[[Champion]]s===
===[[Champion]]s===
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*Certain Majors have a delayed spawning glitch which gives them extra health and attack power of several Majors. A notable example is [[Randal the Vandal]].
*Certain Majors have a delayed spawning glitch which gives them extra health and attack power of several Majors. A notable example is [[Randal the Vandal]].
*Fallen Majors of the House of Dusk had the color of their straps changed to black at some point, returning to purple only at the release of ''[[Season of the Deep]]''.
*Fallen Majors of the House of Dusk had the color of their straps changed to black at some point, returning to purple only at the release of ''[[Season of the Deep]]''.
*Some very rare Majors, like [[Once-Ezriks, Retainer to Xivu Arath]], use the models, animations and attributes of [[Ultra]]s, and thus cannot be Finished.


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==

Latest revision as of 05:57, November 15, 2024

A Major is a high-power combatant of any species or class. They can be distinguished by their yellow health bars and sometimes unique names. These enemies have more health and attack power than regular enemies, and may be equipped with Absorption Shields their base counterparts lack. Most majors are also more alert, and will often strafe sideways to dodge incoming attacks. Majors can appear anywhere from Patrols to Raids and can come in the form of any enemy species.

Destiny[edit]

Majors often have a unique identification, such as a yellow health-bar, or even proper names. However, all races possess common Major versions of their units.

Fallen
Hive
Vex
Cabal
Taken
  • Tortured Vandal
  • Tortured Captain
  • Tortured Thrall
  • Tortured Acolyte
  • Tortured Wizard
  • Tortured Knight
  • Tortured Goblin
  • Tortured Hobgoblin
  • Tortured Minotaur
  • Tortured Psion
  • Tortured Phalanx
  • Tortured Centurion

Destiny 2[edit]

Majors in Destiny 2 are also identified as Mini-Boss by the game, with their original role of "stronger line soldier" being taken by Elites. Like the latter, they usually have different, more ornate designs and colorations. Killing or finishing a Major has a higher chance to yield Power Ammo. Majors often have names themed around the activity they appear in, like the "Deceived" enemies of Gambit, while other times they are named like their Minor or Elite version. Some rare enemies only appear as Major or stronger units, like Tormentors. However, some common reoccurring ones exist.

Cabal

Common Cabal Majors are called Esteemed. In the Red Legion, they can be identified by primarily golden armor. Among the Loyalists, Majors maintain their name, but wear heavier armor with even more gold. In the Shadow Legion, they wear white armor with gold highlights. Some Cabal factions also have an elite "Guard" division that appears in many activities, with different armor and always equipped with Absorption Shields.

Fallen

Common Major Fallen are called Resolute. Eliksni of the House of Dusk are identifiable by their primarily dark gray armor with purple straps and golden highlights. In the House of Salvation, Majors have tanish armors with brown fur pelts; blue capes and insignia. Mechanical units of both factions don't change in appearance, except for Dusk Brigs, whose Major variants have a their purple insignia turned to gold.

Hive

The common Majors of the Hive are called Blistered. In Savathûn's Brood (and later Xivu Arath's Horde), they can be distinguished by darker brown chitin. In the Hidden Swarm, the chitin on the lower body is more faded beige, while the upper body is a deep crimson. The Majors of the Grasp of Nokris were called Dread Unhallowed, and had even larger icy growths over their bodies. In the Lucent Brood, they can be identified through their dark chitin with extensive white paintings.

Vex

Common Major Vex are called Malignant. In the Sol Collective, they can be distinguished through their oxidized white chassis. In the Sol Divisive, they sport even larger amounts of vegetation.

Taken

Major Taken are called Ravenous (like their Elite counterparts) and Servile, while Taken Ogres are called Devoured. They can be distinguished through the golden glow of their bodies and the large spikes jutting out of them.

Scorn

Major Scorn are called Corrupted (like their Elite counterparts) and Tarnished, while Abominations are called Lacerated. They sport no notable differences from their base counterparts.

The Dread

Each of the Major units of the Dread have their own nomenclature and appearance evolution. The base forms of Subjugators and Tormentors are of this rank.

Champions[edit]

Champions are a specific type of Major, gifted with an ability that makes them almost invincible. While they can be killed like normal enemies, they are intended to be defeated by using an effect that stuns them. They are commonly found in activities with higher elected difficulties, like Nightfalls and Lost Sectors.

Trivia[edit]

  • Certain Majors have a delayed spawning glitch which gives them extra health and attack power of several Majors. A notable example is Randal the Vandal.
  • Fallen Majors of the House of Dusk had the color of their straps changed to black at some point, returning to purple only at the release of Season of the Deep.
  • Some very rare Majors, like Once-Ezriks, Retainer to Xivu Arath, use the models, animations and attributes of Ultras, and thus cannot be Finished.

List of appearances[edit]

References[edit]