It's apparent that the Brutes are bigger and badder in Halo 3. Here𒈔's a quick look at what you're up against when you g൩otta "finish the fight."

Brute Minor
The youngest and least experience𝐆d Brutes of the Covenanౠt, the Brute Minors are little more than cannon fodder. They sport a complete armor set this time round, with a visual style pretty similar to that of the Elites.