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{{ | {{Center|Were you looking for the Halo 3 [[Covenant]] [[equipment]], the [[deployable cover]]?}} | ||
[[File:HReach-StationaryShieldGenerator.png|thumb|250px| | [[File:HReach-StationaryShieldGenerator.png|thumb|250px|An active stationary shield generator]] | ||
The '''Pavise of the Worthy'''<ref>[http://www.spartangames.co.uk/make-your-halo-table-look-awesome '''Spartan Games''': ''Make your Halo table look awesome!'']</ref> | The '''Pavise of the Worthy''', also known as the '''Covenant emplaced shield''',<ref name="Spartan Games">[http://www.spartangames.co.uk/make-your-halo-table-look-awesome '''Spartan Games''': ''Make your Halo table look awesome!'']</ref> or the '''stationary shield generator''',<ref name="GoO">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 354''</ref> is an [[energy shield]] device that was used by [[Covenant]] troops for protection during infantry operations.<ref name="CE">'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'''</ref> | ||
== Overview == | ==Overview== | ||
Essentially larger | The stationary shield generator,<ref name="GoO"/> called the Pavise of the Worthy by the Covenant, utilizes a dissipative shield generator powered by compact power storage cells to project an ovoid-shaped protective energy shield. Using gravitic anchors, the device can be robustly positioned in a desired position.<ref name="Spartan Games"/> Essentially a larger version of the [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|point defense gauntlet]] used by [[Kig-Yar]], towering at {{Convert|2.49|m|ft|sigfig=3}},{{Verify}} the shield was used as protection by Covenant soldiers in both offensive operations<ref name="Cairo">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref> and in the defense of strategic locations. When shot at, the shield transitions from blue to red in color before finally dissipating and eventually restoring. The shields are effective at deflecting small-arms projectiles, but struggle against explosives or [[plasma]] fire.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level, ''[[Delta Halo (level)|Delta Halo]]''</ref> | ||
== | ==History== | ||
[[File:Reach 25734113 Full.jpg|thumb|250px|Several emplaced shields used for defense of a Covenant-occupied zone in the [[Viery Territory]] of [[Reach]]]] | |||
The stationary shield generator was ubiquitous in Covenant service<ref name="Spartan Games"/> and was used extensively throughout their [[Human-Covenant War|war]] with [[human]]ity.<ref>'''Halo: Reach'''</ref><ref name="CE"/><ref name="Halo 2">'''Halo 2'''</ref> | |||
== | ==Gameplay== | ||
In ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', if one of these shields is hit by a [[vehicle]], it will be permanently disabled.<ref name="CE"/> In ''[[Halo 2]]'', vehicles cannot collapse them on impact.<ref name="Halo 2"/> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | *An AI won't see past shield generators since it acts as a solid, opaque object to them. | ||
*If a player has a [[ | *If a player has a [[shotgun]], or other long barreled weapon, and they walk right up against a stationary shield, the barrel goes through the shield and one can shoot through it at opposing enemies. Similarly, it is possible to snipe enemies while never having to expose oneself and take cover again. The length of the weapon which is exposed should be disregarded, since the shot from most weapons come from the camera. | ||
*In ''[[Halo 2]]'' on the level [[Delta Halo (level)|Delta Halo]], one can use the stationary shield generators placed at the entrance to one of the Covenant-held temple complexes to propel their vehicle away at a high speed by first disabling the shields, placing the vehicle on the generator and waiting until the device activates. This can also happen in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', though if the player is in a human vehicle, it is likely to fall out and die from fall damage. | *In ''[[Halo 2]]'' on the level [[Delta Halo (level)|Delta Halo]], one can use the stationary shield generators placed at the entrance to one of the Covenant-held temple complexes to propel their vehicle away at a high speed by first disabling the shields, placing the vehicle on the generator and waiting until the device activates. This can also happen in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', though if the player is in a human vehicle, it is likely to fall out and die from fall damage. | ||
*In ''Halo 2'', if one | *In ''Halo 2'', if one melees a Grunt body into a stationary shield generator with the [[Sputnik Skull]] on, the body will hit the shield generator hard enough to disable it. | ||
*In ''Halo 2'' if one stands on top of a deployed generator and shoots it with a [[Plasma Rifle]], the generator will overload and you will be floating on top of an invisible shield. | *In ''Halo 2'', if one stands on top of a deployed generator and shoots it with a [[Plasma Rifle]], the generator will overload and you will be floating on top of an invisible shield. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HCE-StationaryShieldGenerator.png|A stationary shield generator in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' | File:HCE-StationaryShieldGenerator.png|A stationary shield generator in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' | ||
File:Mawjunction.jpg| | File:Mawjunction.jpg|[[John-117]] passing through one of many areas in which the Covenant set up shields during their attack on the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} | ||
File:H2 StationaryShieldGenerator.png|A stationary shield generator in ''Halo 2'' | File:H2 StationaryShieldGenerator.png|A stationary shield generator in ''Halo 2'' | ||
File:H2_covshieldsteps_t.jpg|The three stages of a stationary shield generator, as seen in ''Halo 2''. When shot at, the shield generator overloads and temporarily deactivates. A few seconds later it reactivates, returning to the initial stage. | File:H2_covshieldsteps_t.jpg|The three stages of a stationary shield generator, as seen in ''Halo 2''. When shot at, the shield generator overloads and temporarily deactivates. A few seconds later it reactivates, returning to the initial stage. | ||
File:HReach-CovShieldSteps.jpg|The three stages of a stationary shield generator, as seen in ''Halo: Reach'' | File:HReach-CovShieldSteps.jpg|The three stages of a stationary shield generator, as seen in ''Halo: Reach'' | ||
File:H4-Render-StationaryShieldGenerator.jpg|Render of a Stationary Shield Generator in ''Halo: Reach'' | |||
File:HSA-Palmer-Versus-PlasmaTurret.jpg|Stationary shield generators in ''Halo: Spartan Assault'' | |||
File:H4-Render-StationaryShieldGenerator.jpg|Render of a Stationary Shield Generator in ''Halo | |||
File:HSA-Palmer-Versus-PlasmaTurret.jpg|Stationary shield generators in ''Halo: Spartan Assault'' | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' | *''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' | *''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]'' | *''[[Halo: Ground Command]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
==See also== | |||
*[[Deployable cover]] | |||
*[[Covenant portable shield]] | |||
[[Category:Fortifications]] | [[Category:Fortifications]] | ||
[[Category:Shield technology]] | [[Category:Shield technology]] | ||
[[Category:Scenery]] | [[Category:Scenery]] | ||
Revision as of 21:57, October 22, 2016
The Pavise of the Worthy, also known as the Covenant emplaced shield,[1] or the stationary shield generator,[2] is an energy shield device that was used by Covenant troops for protection during infantry operations.[3]
Overview
The stationary shield generator,[2] called the Pavise of the Worthy by the Covenant, utilizes a dissipative shield generator powered by compact power storage cells to project an ovoid-shaped protective energy shield. Using gravitic anchors, the device can be robustly positioned in a desired position.[1] Essentially a larger version of the point defense gauntlet used by Kig-Yar, towering at 2.49 metres (8.17 ft),[verification needed] the shield was used as protection by Covenant soldiers in both offensive operations[4] and in the defense of strategic locations. When shot at, the shield transitions from blue to red in color before finally dissipating and eventually restoring. The shields are effective at deflecting small-arms projectiles, but struggle against explosives or plasma fire.[5]
History
Several emplaced shields used for defense of a Covenant-occupied zone in the Viery Territory of Reach
The stationary shield generator was ubiquitous in Covenant service[1] and was used extensively throughout their war with humanity.[6][3][7]
Gameplay
In Halo: Combat Evolved, if one of these shields is hit by a vehicle, it will be permanently disabled.[3] In Halo 2, vehicles cannot collapse them on impact.[7]
Trivia
- An AI won't see past shield generators since it acts as a solid, opaque object to them.
- If a player has a shotgun, or other long barreled weapon, and they walk right up against a stationary shield, the barrel goes through the shield and one can shoot through it at opposing enemies. Similarly, it is possible to snipe enemies while never having to expose oneself and take cover again. The length of the weapon which is exposed should be disregarded, since the shot from most weapons come from the camera.
- In Halo 2 on the level Delta Halo, one can use the stationary shield generators placed at the entrance to one of the Covenant-held temple complexes to propel their vehicle away at a high speed by first disabling the shields, placing the vehicle on the generator and waiting until the device activates. This can also happen in Halo: Combat Evolved, though if the player is in a human vehicle, it is likely to fall out and die from fall damage.
- In Halo 2, if one melees a Grunt body into a stationary shield generator with the Sputnik Skull on, the body will hit the shield generator hard enough to disable it.
- In Halo 2, if one stands on top of a deployed generator and shoots it with a Plasma Rifle, the generator will overload and you will be floating on top of an invisible shield.
Gallery
A stationary shield generator in Halo: Combat Evolved
John-117 passing through one of many areas in which the Covenant set up shields during their attack on the UNSC Pillar of Autumn
A stationary shield generator in Halo 2
The three stages of a stationary shield generator, as seen in Halo 2. When shot at, the shield generator overloads and temporarily deactivates. A few seconds later it reactivates, returning to the initial stage.
The three stages of a stationary shield generator, as seen in Halo: Reach
Render of a Stationary Shield Generator in Halo: Reach
Stationary shield generators in Halo: Spartan Assault
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List of appearances
- Halo: Combat Evolved (First appearance)
- Halo 2
- Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
- Halo: Reach
- Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
- Halo: Spartan Assault
- Halo 2: Anniversary
- Halo: Spartan Strike
- Halo: Ground Command
Sources
- ^ a b c Spartan Games: Make your Halo table look awesome!
- ^ a b Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 354
- ^ a b c Halo: Combat Evolved
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level, Cairo Station
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level, Delta Halo
- ^ Halo: Reach
- ^ a b Halo 2
