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'''Anti-gravity chairs''' are personal conveyances used by [[Covenant Empire|the Covenant]]. They serve as the primary form of transportation for the [[San 'Shyuum]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 143''</ref> The [[Hierarchs]] use more luxurious anti-gravity chairs known as [[gravity throne]]s. [[Shipmaster]]s also use a form of anti-gravity chair as command chairs onboard [[warship]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[Floodgate]]''</ref>
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'''Anti-gravity chairs''' are [[Covenant]] personal conveyances that serve as the primary form of transportation for the [[San'Shyuum]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 143''</ref> The [[Hierarchs]]' luxurious anti-gravity chairs are also known as '''gravity thrones'''.{{Citation needed}} Anti-gravity chairs descended from wheeled chairs used by San'Shyuum elders circa [[100,000 BCE]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''', ''page 211''</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
Due to their frail physiology, the San 'Shyuum make their lives more comfortable by using [[Anti-gravity technology|levitating]] chairs for transport instead of walking. While [[antigravity belt]]s are sometimes worn instead,<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 5''</ref> most mature San 'Shyuum use anti-gravity chairs of varying kind. They are controlled by [[Holography|holographic]] control panels located in the armrests.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 145''</ref> Anti-gravity chairs descended from wheeled chairs used by San 'Shyuum elders circa [[100,000 BCE]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''', ''page 211''</ref>  
Due to their frail physiology, the San'Shyuum make their lives more comfortable by using [[Anti-gravity technology|levitating]] chairs for transport instead of walking. While some [[Lesser Prophet]]s choose to wear [[antigravity belt]]s instead,<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 5''</ref> the majority of mature San'Shyuum use anti-gravity chairs of varying kind. They are controlled by [[Holography|holographic]] control panels located in the armrests.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 145''</ref> These panels also function as holographic projectors.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[High Charity]]''</ref>


Their comfort and vertical anti-gravity propulsion capacity is directly proportional to the San 'Shyuum's status and rank; the chairs used by [[junior staffer|Junior Ministry staffers]] need to combine their anti-gravity fields by linking arms and traveling in tightly-packed "commuting rings" of twenty or more when crossing longer distances. [[Senior staffer]]s can manage to travel in groups as small as seven, while the sophistication of [[Vice Minister]]s' chairs allows them to commute in trios. Only full Ministers and higher are permitted to use sufficiently powerful units for individual flight.<ref name="CH">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 149''</ref> The Hierarchs' gravity thrones are equipped with powerful defenses, including [[energy shielding]] impervious to small-arms weaponry, a [[Slipspace translocation|teleportation device]] and [[Gravity cannon|powerful weaponry]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Regret (level)|Regret]]''</ref> In contrast, the [[Asceticism|ascetic priests]] used simple chairs made of stone due to their austere lifestyle.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 271''</ref>  
Their comfort and vertical anti-gravity propulsion capacity is directly proportional to the San 'Shyuum's status and rank; the chairs used by [[junior staffer|Junior Ministry staffers]] need to combine their anti-gravity fields by linking arms and traveling in tightly-packed "commuting rings" of twenty or more when crossing longer distances. [[Senior staffer]]s can manage to travel in groups as small as seven, while the sophistication of [[Vice Minister]]s' chairs allows them to commute in trios. Only full Ministers and higher are permitted to use sufficiently powerful units for individual flight.<ref name="CH">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 149''</ref> The [[Asceticism|ascetic priests]] used simple chairs made of stone as a reflection of their austere lifestyle.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 271''</ref>
 
In the rare event that a Hierarch comes under threat, their gravity thrones are equipped with dual [[assault cannon]]s, which can make short work of even well-armored assailants. The throne also projects an [[energy shield]] that is virtually to all small arms fire, although the Prophet is still vulnerable to melee damage. The Hierarchs' gravity thrones also possesses a short-range [[Slipspace translocation|teleportation]] capability.<ref name="regret">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Regret (level)|Regret]]''</ref>
 
While predominantly used by the San'Shyuum, some [[Shipmaster]]s also use a form of anti-gravity chair as command chairs onboard [[warship]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[Floodgate]]''</ref>
 
==Trivia==
In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', the [[Prophet of Regret]] can be upgraded to use a gravity throne that is capable of powered flight.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:1225417639 Truth and mercy.jpg|The Prophets of [[Prophet of Truth|Truth]] and [[Prophet of Mercy|Mercy]] sitting in their gravity thrones.
File:MC attacks Regret.jpg|[[John-117]] attacks the [[Prophet of Regret]] on his gravity throne.
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
**''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''
*''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Odd One Out]]'' {{C|Non-canonical appearance}}
**''[[Origins]]''
**''[[The Babysitter]]''
**''[[The Duel]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[The Return]]''
*''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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Revision as of 21:37, August 25, 2014

Template:Vehicle Infobox Anti-gravity chairs are Covenant personal conveyances that serve as the primary form of transportation for the San'Shyuum.[1] The Hierarchs' luxurious anti-gravity chairs are also known as gravity thrones.[citation needed] Anti-gravity chairs descended from wheeled chairs used by San'Shyuum elders circa 100,000 BCE.[2]

Background

Due to their frail physiology, the San'Shyuum make their lives more comfortable by using levitating chairs for transport instead of walking. While some Lesser Prophets choose to wear antigravity belts instead,[3] the majority of mature San'Shyuum use anti-gravity chairs of varying kind. They are controlled by holographic control panels located in the armrests.[4] These panels also function as holographic projectors.[5]

Their comfort and vertical anti-gravity propulsion capacity is directly proportional to the San 'Shyuum's status and rank; the chairs used by Junior Ministry staffers need to combine their anti-gravity fields by linking arms and traveling in tightly-packed "commuting rings" of twenty or more when crossing longer distances. Senior staffers can manage to travel in groups as small as seven, while the sophistication of Vice Ministers' chairs allows them to commute in trios. Only full Ministers and higher are permitted to use sufficiently powerful units for individual flight.[6] The ascetic priests used simple chairs made of stone as a reflection of their austere lifestyle.[7]

In the rare event that a Hierarch comes under threat, their gravity thrones are equipped with dual assault cannons, which can make short work of even well-armored assailants. The throne also projects an energy shield that is virtually to all small arms fire, although the Prophet is still vulnerable to melee damage. The Hierarchs' gravity thrones also possesses a short-range teleportation capability.[8]

While predominantly used by the San'Shyuum, some Shipmasters also use a form of anti-gravity chair as command chairs onboard warships.[9]

Trivia

In Halo Wars, the Prophet of Regret can be upgraded to use a gravity throne that is capable of powered flight.

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 143
  2. ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 211
  3. ^ Halo: The Flood, page 5
  4. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 145
  5. ^ Halo 2, campaign level High Charity
  6. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 149
  7. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 271
  8. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Regret
  9. ^ Halo 3, campaign level Floodgate
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