Sangheili personal energy shield: Difference between revisions
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[[Image:Elite Shield.jpg|right|thumb|300px| A Major [[Elite]]'s shield protecting him from enemy fire.]] | [[Image:Elite Shield.jpg|right|thumb|300px| A Major [[Elite]]'s shield protecting him from enemy fire.]] | ||
An [[ | An [[Elite]]'s armor contains multiple energy shield emitters that when activated will add an extra layer of protection from enemy attacks. These '''personal energy shields'''<ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', page 97: ''How would you like to see that technology manifest as better personal shields for their Elite warriors?''</ref> are white unlike their gold [[MJOLNIR]] equivalents. | ||
==Function== | ==Function== | ||
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==Weaknesses== | ==Weaknesses== | ||
These shields have weaknesses however, as they are susceptible to damage received from plasma based weapons. An overcharged shot from a [[Plasma Pistol]] or a melee from a [[Brute Shot]] or [[Energy Sword]] can completely drain an Elite's Energy Shields. The shields can also be completely bypassed by using a [[Needler]]. [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Plasma Rifles]] are very effective in quickly reducing the Elite personal energy shielding. Additionally a [[Plasma grenade]] or [[Spike Grenade]] will stick to an Elite even if the Shield is fully charged | These shields have weaknesses however, as they are susceptible to damage received from plasma based weapons. An overcharged shot from a [[Plasma Pistol]] or a melee from a [[Brute Shot]] or [[Energy Sword]] can completely drain an Elite's Energy Shields. The shields can also be completely bypassed by using a [[Needler]]. [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Plasma Rifles]] are very effective in quickly reducing the Elite personal energy shielding. Additionally a [[Plasma grenade]] or [[Spike Grenade]] will stick to an Elite even if the Shield is fully charged. | ||
==Differences Between The Novel And The Game== | ==Differences Between The Novel And The Game== |