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{{Weapon

| image=[[Image:TataurusHammer4.jpg|150px]] 

| name=Gravity Hammer

| manufacturer= [[UNSC]]

| model=Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer

| type=Melee Weapon

| cost=

| size=Hand held, Two-Handed

| damage per hit=Instant death to minimal. High area-of-effect damage

| magazine=

| maxammo=100 Battery Units

| fire=Gravity shockwave/Blunt Melee Strike

| ammotype=

| operation=

| rate of fire=None (Melee Only)

| accuracy=

| range=Close

| era=

| counterpart= *[[UNSC]]: [[Shotgun]]

| counterwep=[[Energy Sword]], [[Sniper Rifle]], [[Shotgun]]

| affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]

}}

The '''Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer''', more commonly known as the '''Gravity Hammer''', is the mightiest and most powerful close-quarters two-handed melee weapon used by [[Humans]].

==Background==

The Gravity Hammer is a large hammer that serves as an excellent and powerful melee weapon in the game. It is a highly symbolic Human weapon that is analogous to the Elite's [[Energy Sword]]. This powerful weapon can also be used to manipulate gravity, allowing it to push opponents away or pull them towards the wielder, as well as deflecting incoming projectiles.  

The Gravity Hammer first appeared in ''Halo 2'' as the personal weapon of the Brute Chieftain, [[Tartarus]]. This weapon was a symbolic representation of Tartarus' power and standing. Tartarus used it against the player and could decimate the player with a single hit, but after his death, the player is unable to use it. ''Halo 3'' introduced a newer and more utilitarian version of the Hammer that serves as a companion to the Energy Sword in the game as a usable extreme short-range weapon.

==Fist of Rukt==

{{Main|Fist of Rukt}}

The Fist of Rukt was Tartarus' personal gravity hammer, one with a rich legacy befitting his tribe. It was passed down from [[Brute Chieftain|Chieftain]] to Chieftain in the Brute pack, and belonged to his uncle, [[Maccabeus]], before Tartarus killed him in combat and claimed the legendary hammer for himself.<ref>''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''</ref>.

==Appearances==

Gravity Hammers, like the Brutes who wield them, were never seen or mentioned in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. Although the Fist of Rukt makes an appearance in ''Halo 2'', the player does not get to use them for their own purposes until ''Halo 3''.  

===''[[Halo 2]]''===

[[Image:Tartarushammer.PNG|left|thumb|Tartarus wielding the [[Fist of Rukt]] in [[Installation 05]]'s [[Control Room]].]]

[[Tartarus]] was always seen with his personal Gravity Hammer, the Fist of Rukt, except on the level, [[Cairo Station (Level)|Cairo Station]].<ref>''[[Halo 2]]''</ref>

After the conclusion of the [[Battle of the Gas Mine]], when the Arbiter killed the [[Sesa 'Refumee|Heretic Leader]], Tartarus appeared on the scene, using his Gravity Hammer to freeze [[343 Guilty Spark (Monitor)|343 Guilty Spark]] as the Monitor began to explain to the Arbiter the things he had told Sesa 'Refumee. The Arbiter was taken aback by this brash handling of such a "holy" Oracle, but the Brute Chieftain was uninhibited by the rough treatment.

After the conclusion of the [[Battle of the Quarantine Zone]] on [[Installation 05]], [[Miranda Keyes]] and [[Avery Johnson]] of the [[UNSC]] were able to retrieve the [[Sacred Icon]] from [[Delta Halo]]'s [[Library]]. The Arbiter, however, knocked Johnson unconscious, and Tartarus once again appeared on the scene. Tartarus was able to levitate Miranda towards himself with his hammer. After securing her, he used his hammer to push the Arbiter into the deep chasm behind him.

At the [[Control Room]] of [[Installation 05]], the [[Arbiter (Character)|Arbiter]], [[Johnson]], and numerous [[Elite]] [[Councilors]], [[Zealots]], [[Ultra Elite|Ultras]] and [[Special Operations Elites]] attempted to kill [[Tartarus]] and deactivate Installation 05. The Fist of Rukt was one of Tartarus's few advantages, and despite being heavily outnumbered, the massive area effect damage was able to send most of the Elites flying into oblivion, and any [[Sangheili]] that attempted to attack Tartarus at close range with [[Energy Swords]] were beaten to death by the massive Fist of Rukt. After the Arbiter and Johnson killed Tartarus, the Fist of Rukt fell from the [[Brute Chieftain]]'s limp hands, leaving its final fate unknown.

===''[[Starry Night]]''===

The first hint of the Gravity Hammer's appearance in ''[[Halo 3]]'' was seen in the "Starry Night" TV spot released on December 4, 2006. In the very end of the trailer (00:52), one of the Brute Chieftains that [[SPARTAN-117]] was about to attack was carrying a Gravity Hammer. <ref>''[[Starry Night]]''</ref>

===''[[Halo 3 ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute?]]''===

{{Main|Halo 3 ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute?}}<br />

In the video documentary ''Et Tu, Brute?'' released December 20, 2006, there were a few animations of Brutes using Gravity Hammers, and Brutes in game play that were wielding hammers in mostly untextured alpha builds. The hammer in the video showed an almost exact resemblance to the [[Fist of Rukt]] of ''Halo 2''. The hammers were unique in the fact that when they swung, a massive electric blue shock wave was projected in a spherical blast from the head of the hammer, mirroring a [[Plasma Grenade]]'s detonation, except possibly larger and stronger. Crates and other objects in the path of the shock wave were displaced.

===''[[Halo 3]]''===

[[Image:H3_MP_Sandtrap.jpg|right|thumb|221px|The Gravity hammer on a Spartan's back in ''[[Sandtrap]]''.]]

The Gravity Hammer is usable in ''Halo 3 ''and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. It is devastating in close quarter combat, capable of smashing vehicles away, and bouncing explosives away from the wielder of the hammer. The Gravity Hammer's attack is an instant kill on any target at point blank range (unless damage resistance or shields have been modified or if the target deflects the blow with an Energy Sword). The Hammer creates a small blue and white shock-wave that expands from the center of the hammer's head, shaking the perspective of players nearby. This is presumably the main damaging prospect of the Gravity Hammer. The Hammer also hurls targets backwards if it connects, often sending them incredibly far. In addition, rockets shot at the wielder can be knocked away if the attack is timed well. However, to make up for the power of the weapon, the battery drains slightly faster than an Energy Sword (in campaign, not multiplayer), and it has a slower swinging rate. On maps with platforms in the air, the weapon can be utilized to fling an opponent off the edge. On very rare occasions, [[Flood]]-infected Brutes have been seen wielding Gravity Hammers particularly on the level [[Halo]]. Also, on The Covenant at the Revelation chapter, when the Flood are allied with the player and the Arbiter, if you can keep a Brute enemy alive, you can sometimes cause the Infection forms to infect the dead human combat form carrying the Shotgun. Then you can exchange any weapon (including the Gravity Hammer) with the combat form by pressing the RB button. Giving a Gravity Hammer to [[Elite]] allies in ''Halo 3'' is extremely ineffective, because neither Elite allies nor the Arbiter will swing the weapon, instead charging into battle and then standing uselessly in front of the intended opponent, likely for balancing reasons.  

*In the [[Campaign]], Gravity Hammers can be found on all levels except on [[Tsavo Highway (Level)|Tsavo Highway]].  

*The Gravity Hammer is an excellent anti-[[Flood]] weapon. It is capable of killing multiple Flood enemies in one swing due to its massive shock wave.

*It should be noted that taking out a Hammer in the midst of a [[Grunt]] pack will cause them to immediately panic.

*Taking out a Hammer in front of a group of Brutes will sometimes cause one of them to say "What fool gave him a Hammer!?"

*In Multiplayer matches, a smart player can use the Shotgun to kill a close up opponent wielding the hammer before they finish their swing, negating the damage it would normally cause.

===''[[Halo: Uprising]]''===

[[Image:Halo 3 Weapon (Jiralhanae Chieftain Gravity Hammer).JPG|thumb|right|The Hammer as it appears in ''Halo: Uprising''.]]

In ''Halo: Uprising'', on the cover of [[Halo: Uprising Issue 3|Issue 3]], John-117 is seen holding a Gravity Hammer. It is virtually identical to the one seen in ''Halo 3''.

===[[Halo Wars|''Halo Wars'']]===

 

===''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''===

 

 

 

*The Hammer may be known as a great CQB weapon, but it is far too slow to compete against the [[Energy Sword]] or the [[Shotgun]]. If you find your self up against one of these weapons, create space between you and your opponent, and either change to a dual wield configuration, such as Plasma Rifle and SMG (great combo with the plasmas shield drain and SMG's flesh cutting rounds) or use grenades and head shots to take down the enemy. Although, it is important to remember that the [[Mauler]] is considered an easy target for the Gravity Hammer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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