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{{Center|Were you looking for the Halo 3 [[Covenant]] [[equipment]], the [[deployable cover]]?}} | {{Center|Were you looking for the Halo 3 [[Covenant]] [[equipment]], the [[deployable cover]]?}} | ||
[[File:HReach-StationaryShieldGenerator.png|thumb|250px|An active stationary shield generator]] | [[File:HReach-StationaryShieldGenerator.png|thumb|250px|An active stationary shield generator]] | ||
The '''Covenant portable shield''',<ref name="Forge">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', ''[[Forge]]''</ref> formally known as the '''Pavise of the Worthy''' and otherwise termed as the '''Covenant emplaced shield''', | The '''Covenant portable shield''',<ref name="Forge">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', ''[[Forge]]''</ref> formally known as the '''Pavise of the Worthy''' and otherwise termed as the '''Covenant emplaced shield''',<ref name="Spartan Games">[http://www.spartangames.co.uk/make-your-halo-table-look-awesome '''Spartan Games''': ''Make your Halo table look awesome!'']</ref> or the '''stationary shield generator''',<ref name="GoO">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 354''</ref> is a type of [[energy shield]]ing device used by [[Covenant]] and its [[Covenant remnants|splinter factions]] for the protection of ground troops during military operations.<ref name="CE">'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'''</ref><ref name="Enemy Lines">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level, ''[[Enemy Lines]]''</ref> | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Portable shields, which come in a number of models, utilize a dissipative shield generator powered by compact power storage cells to project an ovoid-shaped protective energy shield. Using gravitic anchors, the device can be robustly positioned in a desired position.{{Ref/Reuse| | Portable shields, which come in a number of models, utilize a dissipative shield generator powered by compact power storage cells to project an ovoid-shaped protective energy shield. Using gravitic anchors, the device can be robustly positioned in a desired position.{{Ref/Reuse|Spartan Games}} Essentially a larger version of the [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|point defense gauntlet]] used by [[Kig-Yar]], the shield is used as protection by Covenant soldiers in both offensive operations<ref name="Cairo">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[Cairo Station]]''</ref> and in the defense of strategic locations. When shot at, the shield transitions from blue to red in color before finally dissipating and eventually restoring. The shields are effective at deflecting small-arms projectiles, but struggle against explosives or [[plasma]] fire.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level, ''[[Delta Halo]]''</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
[[File:Reach 25734113 Full.jpg|thumb|250px|Several emplaced shields used for defense of a Covenant-occupied zone in the [[Viery Territory]] of [[Reach]]]] | [[File:Reach 25734113 Full.jpg|thumb|250px|Several emplaced shields used for defense of a Covenant-occupied zone in the [[Viery Territory]] of [[Reach]]]] | ||
The stationary shield generator was ubiquitous in Covenant service{{Ref/Reuse| | The stationary shield generator was ubiquitous in Covenant service{{Ref/Reuse|Spartan Games}} and was used extensively throughout their [[Human-Covenant War|war]] with [[human]]ity.<ref>'''Halo: Reach'''</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|CE}}<ref name="Halo 2">'''Halo 2'''</ref> | ||
After the conclusion of the Human-Covenant War, [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|recently formed Covenant splinter faction]] frequently utilized portable shields in battle.<ref name="Halo 4">'''Halo 4'''</ref><ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians'''</ref> Used extensively throughout the [[Battle of Requiem]],{{Ref/Reuse|Halo 4}} the [[Requiem Campaign]],<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''[[Spartan Ops]]''</ref> and the [[Blooding Years]], the shield provided essential cover for the Covenant's soldiers.{{Ref/Reuse|Enemy Lines}} | After the conclusion of the Human-Covenant War, [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|recently formed Covenant splinter faction]] frequently utilized portable shields in battle.<ref name="Halo 4">'''Halo 4'''</ref><ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians'''</ref> Used extensively throughout the [[Battle of Requiem]],{{Ref/Reuse|Halo 4}} the [[Requiem Campaign]],<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''[[Spartan Ops]]''</ref> and the [[Blooding Years]], the shield provided essential cover for the Covenant's soldiers.{{Ref/Reuse|Enemy Lines}} | ||
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File:HINF Elite Brute Banished Shield.png|Banished portable shields at the [[Silent Auditorium (location)|Silent Auditorium]] | File:HINF Elite Brute Banished Shield.png|Banished portable shields at the [[Silent Auditorium (location)|Silent Auditorium]] | ||
File:HINF Banished portable shield base.png|An inactive Banished portable shield. | File:HINF Banished portable shield base.png|An inactive Banished portable shield. | ||
File:HINF Banished Portable Shield partly disabled.png|A Banished portable shield with its central section missing. | File:HINF Banished Portable Shield partly disabled.png|A Banished portable shield with its central section missing after being struck by a Chopper. | ||
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