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[[Image:Elite Shield.jpg|thumb|An Elite's shield protects him from enemy fire.]]
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[[File:HR EliteShield Animation.gif|thumb|250px|A Sangheili's energy shield flickers and pops.]]


[[Image:Shieldandswordeq0.png|thumb|A Major Elite with a triple-layered Energy
[[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili harness|combat harnesses]] are equipped with a '''personal energy shield'''<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 97'' (''"How would you like to see that technology manifest as better personal shields for their Elite warriors?"'')</ref> generated by multiple emitters that when activated will add an extra layer of protection from enemy attacks. These energy shields are white and blue unlike their gold [[MJOLNIR]] equivalents.
Shield which was supposedly replaced by the Elite's personal energy shield.]]


The [[Elites]] [[Elite armor | armor]] generates a recharging energy [[shield]] which is similar to the [[MJOLNIR]] shields. This shield recharges after being depleted and can be enhanced by the [[The Covenant]]s [[Overshield|overshield]] technology. These shields supposedly replaced the triple-layered [[Elite Arm Shield]] in the [[E3]] preview for [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]. These shields are a better, more efficient version of the [[Jackal Personal Arm Shield|Jackal's energy shields]]. There appear to be differences in the strength of the shields, and different ranks of Elites have different amounts of power and recharge capacity in their shield.
==Function==
The Elite's armor generates a recharging energy shield that protects against both ballistic fire and plasma weaponry; however after taking enough damage the shields will collapse and the Elite will be vulnerable to further attacks. Like MJOLNIR shields, this shield recharges after being depleted and can be enhanced by the [[Covenant]]'s [[overshield]] technology. There appear to be differences in the strength of the shields, and different ranks of Elites have different amounts of power and recharge capacity in their shield. For example, a [[Sniper rifle (disambiguation)|sniper rifle]] headshot will kill a [[Sangheili Minor]], but a [[Sangheili Ultra]]'s shield can withstand up to four headshots.


==Gameplay==
===Strengths===
Sangheili shields can resist low caliber munitions like that of an [[assault rifle]]. Sometimes the bullets bounce off of the Elite's shields, but still cause damage. This is also true with the [[M6D magnum]], sometimes on harder difficulty levels, if you shoot an Elite with the pistol and don't hit him directly (for example his shoulder), the bullet may bounce off and hit the ceiling. Also, as mentioned above, the Covenant have the ability to create extremely resilient energy shields such as the ones featured on Zealots and Ultra Elites, which can even withstand a direct hit from an [[M41 SPNKR]].


[[Image:Shielding.jpg|left|thumb|150px|An [[Ultra Elite|Ultra's]] energy shield.]]
===Weaknesses===
These shields have weaknesses however, as they are susceptible to damage received from plasma-based weapons. An overcharged shot from a [[Plasma Pistol]], a punch from a [[Spartan-II]], or a slash from a [[Type-25 Brute Shot]] or [[Type-1 energy sword]] can completely drain an Elite's energy shields. The shields can also be completely bypassed by using a [[Needler]] in ''Halo CE'', ''Halo 2'', ''Halo 3'', and ''Halo 4''. {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}s are very effective in quickly reducing the Elite personal energy shielding. Additionally a {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}} or [[spike grenade]] will stick to an Elite even if the shield is fully charged.


==Weakness==
==Trivia==
These shields have weaknesses however, as they are susceptible to damage received from plasma based weapons. It is not known if the shield can be modified like the MJOLNIR suit, which can have its thickness and proximity to the body altered. These shields are blue unlike their MJOLNIR equivalents. However, in [[Halo 2]], [[Heretic]] Elites have purple shields. Unlike MJOLNIR the Elite's shields can resist low caliber munitions like that of the [[Assault Rifle]]. Sometimes the bullets bounce off the Elite's shields, but still cause damage. This is also true with the [[M6D Pistol]], sometimes on harder difficulty levels, if you shoot an Elite with the pistol and don't hit him directly (for example his shoulder), the bullet may bounce off and hit the ceiling.
*The Elites in [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction]] had personal shields that glow a flamboyant purple. Apart from the peculiar shield-color it also sparks an amethyst-tinted color.
*Elites were originally supposed to wield a [[Sangheili point defense gauntlet|personal triple layered arm shield]] in-game, similar to a [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|Jackal]]'s. This appears, however, in the ''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'''s story ''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]].''
*Early ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' screenshots show that the Sangheili energy shields were originally going to be a constant "bubble" around the user.


==Differences Beteween The Novel And The Game==
==Gallery==
These shields need to be switched on in the novels so sniping with the element of surprise is more effective, but they are always on in the games. Also, the novel shields are far weaker; in the game it can take almost a whole magazine from an MA5B Assault Rifle to kill an Elite, but in the novels the Elite is killed after a short burst, usually by the last bullet penetrating.
<gallery>
File:HCE_SangheiliShield.jpg|A [[Sangheili Major|Major]] [[Sangheili]]'s shield protecting him from enemy fire in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCEA-SangheiliShieldsFlicker.jpg|A [[Sangheili Minor]]'s shield flickering from gunfire in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:H2_Sangheili_Shielding.jpg|An [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultra]] Sangheili's energy shield in ''Halo 2''.
File:H3 - Elite Energy Shield.jpg|A Sangheili's personal energy shields flicker from taking melee damage in ''Halo 3''.
File:HRBeta Sangheili EnergyShield Flicker.jpg|A Sangheili's personal energy shield flickers from taking damage in the ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]''.
File:HR Elite Shield.jpg|A Sangheili's shields flickering in ''Halo: Reach''.
</gallery>


== Related Links ==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
**''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo: Helljumpers]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Prototype]]''
*''[[Halo Evolutions]]''
**''[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]]''
**''[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]''
*''[[Halo: Bloodline]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''


*[[Combat Skin|Forerunner Combat Skin]]
==Sources==
*[[Overshield]]
{{Ref/Sources}}
*[[Shields]]
*[[Jackal Personal Arm Shield]]
*[[Elite Arm Shield]]
*[[Elites]]


[[Category:The Covenant]]
==See also==
[[Category:Technology]]
*[[Energy shielding]]
*[[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet]]
*[[Sangheili point defense gauntlet]]
 
[[Category:Shield technology]]

Latest revision as of 23:10, January 30, 2024

A Sangheili's energy shield flickers and pops.

Sangheili combat harnesses are equipped with a personal energy shield[1] generated by multiple emitters that when activated will add an extra layer of protection from enemy attacks. These energy shields are white and blue unlike their gold MJOLNIR equivalents.

Function[edit]

The Elite's armor generates a recharging energy shield that protects against both ballistic fire and plasma weaponry; however after taking enough damage the shields will collapse and the Elite will be vulnerable to further attacks. Like MJOLNIR shields, this shield recharges after being depleted and can be enhanced by the Covenant's overshield technology. There appear to be differences in the strength of the shields, and different ranks of Elites have different amounts of power and recharge capacity in their shield. For example, a sniper rifle headshot will kill a Sangheili Minor, but a Sangheili Ultra's shield can withstand up to four headshots.

Gameplay[edit]

Strengths[edit]

Sangheili shields can resist low caliber munitions like that of an assault rifle. Sometimes the bullets bounce off of the Elite's shields, but still cause damage. This is also true with the M6D magnum, sometimes on harder difficulty levels, if you shoot an Elite with the pistol and don't hit him directly (for example his shoulder), the bullet may bounce off and hit the ceiling. Also, as mentioned above, the Covenant have the ability to create extremely resilient energy shields such as the ones featured on Zealots and Ultra Elites, which can even withstand a direct hit from an M41 SPNKR.

Weaknesses[edit]

These shields have weaknesses however, as they are susceptible to damage received from plasma-based weapons. An overcharged shot from a Plasma Pistol, a punch from a Spartan-II, or a slash from a Type-25 Brute Shot or Type-1 energy sword can completely drain an Elite's energy shields. The shields can also be completely bypassed by using a Needler in Halo CE, Halo 2, Halo 3, and Halo 4. Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifles are very effective in quickly reducing the Elite personal energy shielding. Additionally a Anskum-pattern plasma grenade or spike grenade will stick to an Elite even if the shield is fully charged.

Trivia[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • A Major Sangheili's shield protecting him from enemy fire in Halo: Combat Evolved.

    A Major Sangheili's shield protecting him from enemy fire in Halo: Combat Evolved.

  • A Sangheili Minor's shield flickering from gunfire in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

    A Sangheili Minor's shield flickering from gunfire in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

  • An Ultra Sangheili's energy shield in Halo 2.

    An Ultra Sangheili's energy shield in Halo 2.

  • A Sangheili's personal energy shields flicker from taking melee damage in Halo 3.

    A Sangheili's personal energy shields flicker from taking melee damage in Halo 3.

  • A Sangheili's personal energy shield flickers from taking damage in the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta.

    A Sangheili's personal energy shield flickers from taking damage in the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta.

  • A Sangheili's shields flickering in Halo: Reach.

    A Sangheili's shields flickering in Halo: Reach.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 97 ("How would you like to see that technology manifest as better personal shields for their Elite warriors?")

See also[edit]

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