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The '''Paegaas Workshop War Hammer''' {{Type|2|Energy Weapon/Hammer|EW/H}},{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} more commonly known as the '''gravity hammer''', is a melee weapon developed by [[Paegaas Workshop]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} It was manufactured by the [[Sacred Promissory]] on ''[[High Charity]]'' following the [[Jiralhanae]]'s absorption into the [[Covenant]].{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/gravity-hammer/b07cc7d2-5a48-4d74-bfca-cacc34677754|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Gravity Hammer|D=15|M=05|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo_Waypoint/2009 to 2014/Universe/Weapons#Gravity Hammer}} | The '''Paegaas Workshop War Hammer''' {{Type|2|Energy Weapon/Hammer|EW/H}},{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} more commonly known as the '''gravity hammer''',{{Ref/Site|Id=bnet|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=25447|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo: Reach Ordnance Page|D=21|M=2|Y=2021}} is a melee weapon developed by [[Paegaas Workshop]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} It was manufactured by the [[Sacred Promissory]] on ''[[High Charity]]'' following the [[Jiralhanae]]'s absorption into the [[Covenant]].{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/gravity-hammer/b07cc7d2-5a48-4d74-bfca-cacc34677754|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Gravity Hammer|D=15|M=05|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo_Waypoint/2009 to 2014/Universe/Weapons#Gravity Hammer}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
{{Main|Gravity hammer (fiction)}} | |||
The Paegaas Workshop War Hammer is one of the many gravity hammers variants manufactured by the Covenant; the aesthetic and operational design of the Paegaas Workshop gravity hammer is tailored for eponymous clan.{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} As with other variants of the gravity hammer, the Paegaas Workshop gravity hammer integrates the traditional Jilrahanae-bladed war hammer with repurposed Covenant gravity impellers.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} In addition to the tungsten-alloy blade attached to the reverse side of the hammer, the hammerhead contains a short-range gravity drive,{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} allowing the wielder displace gravity at a targeted location—though conventional manipulation of the weapon typically eliminates the need for such extraordinary use.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} | The Paegaas Workshop War Hammer is one of the many gravity hammers variants manufactured by the Covenant; the aesthetic and operational design of the Paegaas Workshop gravity hammer is tailored for eponymous clan.{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} As with other variants of the gravity hammer, the Paegaas Workshop gravity hammer integrates the traditional Jilrahanae-bladed war hammer with repurposed Covenant gravity impellers.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} In addition to the tungsten-alloy blade attached to the reverse side of the hammer, the hammerhead contains a short-range gravity drive,{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} allowing the wielder displace gravity at a targeted location—though conventional manipulation of the weapon typically eliminates the need for such extraordinary use.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} | ||
===Usage=== | ===Usage=== | ||
The gravity hammer served dual purposes as a weapon as well as a defining ceremonial vestige of clan leadership, and is thus typically wielded by a chieftain or other high-ranking members.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} The Paegaas Workshop variant was used by the Jiralhanae forces deployed to the continent of [[Eposz]] on [[Reach]] during the Covenant's [[Fall of Reach|assault]] on the planet in [[2552]].{{Ref/Reuse|hr}} Within the Banished, the Paegaas Workshop variant was employed by [[Jiralhanae Warlord]]s and [[Jiralhanae Jumper]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|hw2}} | The gravity hammer served dual purposes as a weapon as well as a defining ceremonial vestige of clan leadership, and is thus typically wielded by a chieftain or other high-ranking members.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} Atriox, being a Bloodstar in the Covenant and no implication that he was a Chieftain, is seen using a gravity hammer implying that Jiralhanae Bloodstars in the Covenant were allowed Gravity Hammers.{{Ref/Level|HW2|A New Enemy}} The Paegaas Workshop variant was used by the Jiralhanae forces deployed to the continent of [[Eposz]] on [[Reach]] during the Covenant's [[Fall of Reach|assault]] on the planet in [[2552]].{{Ref/Reuse|hr}} Within the [[Banished]], the Paegaas Workshop variant was employed by [[Jiralhanae Warlord]]s and [[Jiralhanae Jumper]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|hw2}} | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
{{Main|Gravity hammer}} | {{Main|Gravity hammer}} | ||
The Paegaas Workshop gravity hammer is featured in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' and ''[[Halo 4]]''. | The Paegaas Workshop gravity hammer is featured in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' and ''[[Halo 4]]''. The gravity hammer is a powerful melee weapon that can kill multiple foes in one swing, and can even be effectively used against vehicles. They are [[power weapon]]s which appear on some multiplayer maps. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Despite the lack of Brutes in the game, the gravity hammer appears in ''Halo 4'', likely due to its unique gameplay niche, its fan-favoritism, and its important role in | * Despite the lack of Brutes in the game, the gravity hammer appears in ''Halo 4'', likely due to its unique gameplay niche, its fan-favoritism, and its important role in [[Grifball]]. It is consequently the only Brute weapon to appear in ''Halo 4''. In the entirety of ''Halo 4''{{'}}s campaign, only one gravity hammer can be found, located in an armory during [[Midnight|the last level]]. | ||
** However, it can actually be spawned in the mission ''[[Shutdown]]'' via a [[Legendary]]-only [[Gravity Hammers on Shutdown|easter egg]], in which case four gravity hammers can be spawned. | ** However, it can actually be spawned in the mission ''[[Shutdown]]'' via a [[Legendary]]-only [[Gravity Hammers on Shutdown|easter egg]], in which case four gravity hammers can be spawned. | ||
** Another Legendary-only easter egg allows players to [[Secret Gravity Hammer on Midnight|spawn a second gravity hammer in the last level]]. | ** Another Legendary-only easter egg allows players to [[Secret Gravity Hammer on Midnight|spawn a second gravity hammer in the last level]]. | ||
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===Halo Wars 2=== | ===Halo Wars 2=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HW2B-JiralhanaeWarlord.png|A Warlord with | File:HW2-MenuWarlord.png|A Warlord with a Paegaas variant in the main menu. | ||
File:HW2-DecimusWarlord.png|A Warlord with the Paegaas | File:HW2-MenuVoridus.png|[[Voridus]] with a Paegaas variant in the main menu. | ||
File:HW2B-JiralhanaeWarlord.png|A Warlord with the Paegaas variant in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''. | |||
File:HW2-DecimusWarlord.png|A Warlord with the Paegaas variant in the final release. | |||
File:HW2-JumpPackBrutes.png|Jiralhanae Jumpers with Paegaas Workshop gravity hammers. | File:HW2-JumpPackBrutes.png|Jiralhanae Jumpers with Paegaas Workshop gravity hammers. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||