 Brutes ( from the planet Doisac ) are one of the new fighting forces that were added in Halo 2 . They were made physically taller and stronger than the Elites , with their society organized around tribal chieftains . Inspired by the animators watching biker films , the Brutes incorporated simian and ursine elements while retaining an alien look . Wang 's final concept for the creature , replete with bandoliers and human skulls , was simplified for the game . Brutes were meant to typify the abusive alien menace of the Covenant and in the words of design lead Jaime Griesemer , to serve as " barbarians in Rome " . 
