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*The only [[UNSC]] encounter with it is in the ''[[Halo E3 2000 Trailer]]''.
*The only [[UNSC]] encounter with it is in the ''[[Halo E3 2000 Trailer]]''.
*[[Rtas 'Vadum]] activates it when he duels against [[Kusovai]] in ''[[the Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' story; the shield is active along with the [[Energy Sword]] on the same arm, indicating it's probably attached to the user's wrist<ref>''[[Halo Graphic Novel|Halo:]] [[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor|Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'', page 52</ref>.
*[[Rtas 'Vadum]] activates it when he duels against [[Kusovai]] in ''[[the Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' story; the shield is active along with the [[Energy Sword]] on the same arm, indicating it's probably attached to the user's wrist<ref>''[[Halo Graphic Novel|Halo:]] [[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor|Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'', page 52</ref>.
*It seems much more resistant than the [[Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlet]]; in fact, it absorbs damage even from an Energy Sword effortlessly, while the other wouldn't stand after a hit from such a weapon.
*It seems much more resistant than the [[Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlet]]; in fact, it absorbs damage even from an Energy Sword effortlessly, while the other wouldn't be standing after one hit from such a weapon.
*In ''Ghosts of Onyx'', [[Sangheili]] warriors find it dishonorable to use [[Kig-yar]] Point Defense Gauntlets, perhaps the reason why the [[Sangheili]] shield variant remains relatively unpopular among [[Sangheili]].
*In ''Ghosts of Onyx'', [[Sangheili]] warriors find it dishonorable to use [[Kig-yar]] Point Defense Gauntlets, perhaps the reason why the [[Sangheili]] shield variant remains relatively unpopular among [[Sangheili]].



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A Sangheili Major with a sword and shield in the Halo E3 2000 trailer.
A Sangheili Major with a Energy Shield in an early development version of Halo: Combat Evolved.[1]
Rtas 'Vadumee wields a point defense gauntlet in the Halo Graphic Novel.
Rtas 'Vadumee deflects enemy fire with an Energy shield.

A Point Defense Gauntlet is a protection orientated device carried by the Sangheili of the Covenant and later, the Separatists[2].

Operational Use

While the Point Defense Gauntlet has never been encountered by UNSC forces, it was used by Special Operations Commander Rtas 'Vadumee during the infiltration and then destruction of the Infinite Succor. Instead of the triple-layered shield that at least one Sangheili has been seen with, this was a diamond-shaped shield with only one layer, it was also seen to be able to absorb attacks, making the shield highly resilient, unlike the Kig-yar shield. These shields are very similar to the Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlet, except the Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlets produce round and deep shields while the Sangheili version is flat and less practical in a battle.

The shield would have provided additional cover and protection for the Elites, who already carry their Sangheili Personal Energy Shield, so if it had made it into the games it would have made damaging the Sangheili warriors even more difficult for the UNSC.

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