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| [[File:HR ZealotSword.png|thumb|350px|A [[Sangheili Zealot]] wielding an energy sword.]] | | {{Weapon |
| {{Quote|A noble and ancient weapon, wielded by the strongest of [[Sangheili]], requires great skill and bravery to use, and inspires fear in those who face its elegant plasma blade.|[[Supreme Commander]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee{{Ref/Game|H2|[[Halo 2 Limited Collector's Edition Manual]]}}}}
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| | | name=Energy Sword |
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| | | type=Sword |
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| | | size=Handheld, Single-Handed<br> |
| | *Energy Sword ([[Halo 1]]) |
| | **length: 126.5 centimeters |
| | **width: 47 centimeters |
| | **thickness: 9.1 centimeters |
| | *Energy Sword ([[Halo 2]]) |
| | **length: 131.7 centimeters |
| | | damage per hit=Very High |
| | | magazine= [[Halo 2]] 100 charges (singleplayer), unlimited (multiplayer) [[Halo 3]] 100 charges (Single and Multiplayer) |
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| | | rate of fire=None (Melee Only) |
| | | accuracy=Very High |
| | | range=Close, short range |
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| | | counterpart=[[M90 Shotgun]] |
| | | counterwep=*At Close Range: [[M90 Shotgun]] |
| | *Past Close Range: Any mid to long range weapon. |
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| '''Energy swords''', sometimes known as '''energy blades''',{{Ref/Novel|TF|7|Quote=Moving from one bit of protection to the next, he fought his way across the span, dropping down to the lower level to deal with Covenant forces there, then resurfacing at the far end, where he spotted an Elite armed with an energy blade.}}{{Ref/Novel|FS|7|Quote=The Elite raised the energy blade and charged.}}{{Ref/Comic|Id=HGN|The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=goo28|GoO|28|Quote=The Majors shouted to their squads, who drew their swords and saluted Voro, their raised energy blades made the air waver with their combined heat.}} or '''plasma swords''',{{Ref/Book|[[Halo: Combat Evolved: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]]|Page=15}}{{Ref/Book|[[Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide]]|Page=30}}{{Ref/Novel|HitD|6|Quote=The plasma swords crackled against each other and the two warriors froze in position, pushing against each other, their blades trembling from the protracted contact.}} are a class of single-handed, double-bladed energy weapons developed by the [[Sangheili]].{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint11|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/energy-sword/87ebf6e2-3874-4e5c-8133-b72c20a46d7f|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Energy Sword|D=21|M=9|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo_Waypoint/2009 to 2014/Universe/Weapons#energy sword}} To their users, they are formally designated as '''fireblades''',{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22p307|Enc22|Page=307}}{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22p484|Enc22|Page=482}} and nicknamed '''plasma blades'''.{{Ref/Reuse|alliance}} The [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] has typically [[Type classification system|type-classified]] encountered energy sword variants under the designation of the '''Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword''' ('''T-1 EW/S''').{{Ref/Site|Id=bnet|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=25438|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo: Reach Ordnance Page|D=7|M=2|Y=2021}} Nicknames for the energy sword includes '''Katana''' and '''Kill Beam'''.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc11|Enc11|Page=348}} | | The [[Covenant]] '''Energy Sword''', is a Close quarters melee weapon. It was thought at first to be purely ceremonial but is seen in combat carried by high-ranking [[Elites]]. |
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| ==Overview== | | == Background == |
| ===Design details===
| | {{Melee Weapons}} |
| {{Quote|Keep your blade handy. I doubt the cable can withstand its bite.|[[Rtas 'Vadum]]ee alludes to the destructive properties of an energy sword's superheated plasma while speaking to [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee.{{Ref/Level|H2|The Oracle}}}} | | The Energy Sword's plasma is held into a blade-like form with small magnetic field generators built into the handle mechanism. This technology is found in all the Covenant plasma weapons. In Halo: Combat Evolved, if the wielder drops the weapon, a fail-safe activates, deactivating the magnetic field without first dispensing the plasma, consuming the handle and destroying the weapon. In Halo 2, a similar fail safe is active when not wielding the weapon directly. The handle must be under pressure from the handler to be activated, so the weapon can be stored. |
| An energy sword's twin blades are superheated plasma contained in a tightly configured magnetic field generated from its grooved hilt.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint11}}{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22p482|Enc22|Page=482}} Within the hilt, there is an energy storage device that doubles as a field generator,{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}}{{Ref/Book|Id=osfm|OSFM|Page=183}} which, when activated, projects the blade, with the stabilized superheated plasma being enclosed in magnetic lines extending from the hilt.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p307}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=fs8|FS|8|Quote=The blade was a flattened triangle of white-hot plasma, contained in an electromagnetic envelope that emanated from its hilt. The Chief had seen such weapons slice battle-armored ODSTs in half and gouge gaping wounds in Titanium-A armor plating.}}{{Ref/Site|Id=h4guide|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/halo4guide|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Covenant Weapons|D=27|M=03|Y=2014|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Covenant Weapons}}{{Ref/Book|Id=h4evg|H4EVG|Page=92}} The superheated plasma ionizes the air around the blade upon its activation,{{Ref/Novel|TCP|9|Quote=The energy sword flicked into being with a crack of ionized air from the handle as the twin half ovals of blue plasma appeared.}} then continues to emit immense heat on its surroundings.{{Ref/Reuse|goo28}}
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| [[File:H3-EnergySwordHilt.png|thumb|left|125px|The hilt of an energy sword.]]
| | It has a charge of 100 battery units in single player. Varying amounts of energy are taken up by the various foes (eg flood combat form 3 battery), however normal swipes that merely harm the foe do not consume power you have to kill the foe to consume power. Therefore it may be prudent to hurt a foe until he nears death and finish off with a weapon that has more readily-available ammunition. Around 10 energy is taken by killing a normal opponent, but only 2.5 energy is used when killing [[Flood]] with it. Killing [[Infection Forms]] does not use any battery. |
| The weapon is powered by a small battery that supplies power to both the plasma generator and the magnetic field generator.{{Ref/Book|Enc09|Page=335}} The battery's energy is reduced for each successful strike.{{Ref/Game|H5|List of REQ cards#Power Weapons|Energy Sword REQ card - description|Quote=Deadly plasma-based melee weapon. Successful strikes deplete the sword's limited energy charge.}} Once the battery power is fully depleted, the sword will deactivate unless recharged. The horizontal hilt forces the wielder to use a punching motion to impale enemies rather than the thrusting motion of most knives and swords.{{Ref/Novel|Id=tcp9|TCP|9|Quote=The first swipe of the angry-sounding sword dug deep into the assassin’s chest, spearing him on the tip of the concentrated plasma.}}
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| Some variants, notably the {{Pattern|Pelosus|energy sword}}, contain a fail-safe mechanism that can permanently disable the weapon if the Sangheili wielder drops it.{{Ref/Novel|FS|8|Quote=The alien metal rang like a gong, and the Elite dropped its energy sword. The blade guttered and went dark as its fail-safes permanently disabled the weapon.}} When dropped, the failsafe engages by deactivating the magnetic field before dispersing the plasma. The plasma then consumes the handle and thus destroys the weapon. The fail-safe is included to prevent enemy from acquiring the weapon and using it.{{Ref/Game|Id=hce|HCE|Gameplay}}
| | In [[multiplayer]] on Halo 2 , there is no limit on the amount of energy the Energy Sword can use before running out. However, like all other "power" weapons, there is always only one Energy Sword on the map in all standard game types. In Halo 3 there is a limit on the amount of energy. |
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| Mass-produced models generally feature a simple hilt design, but more individualized models can be quite ornate. Different patterns are typically expressed through the shape of the blade; different contours can have either smooth curves or elegant angles. Furthermore, the color of the superheated plasma can vary with no functional difference as well, though most energy swords glow with a blue tint.{{Ref/Reuse|osfm}}{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint15|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/type-1-energy-sword|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Universe - Weapons - energy sword|D=23|M=10|Y=2021}} The hilts of energy swords have demonstrated a variety of ornamental differences, such as having [[Forerunner]] [[Forerunner symbols|symbols]] imprinted on the surface.{{Ref/Game|Id=h3|H3|Gameplay}}{{Ref/Game|Id=hr|HR|Gameplay}} Ancient energy swords are marked by their creator and first owner, though their legacy is often forgotten,{{Ref/Site|Id=lockeandload|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Cannon Fodder: Locke & Load|D=13|M=4|Y=2016}} while the hilts of ceremonial energy swords bear ancient Sangheili proverbs.{{Ref/Game|H5|Mission Intel#Ceremonial Sword 1/6|Mission Intel - Ceremonial Sword}}
| | ===Advantages=== |
| | The Energy Sword is one of the most powerful weapons in Halo 2 and Halo 3. A single lunge will kill even a fully [[Shield]]ed [[Spartan-II|Spartan]] or [[Covenant]] [[Elite]]. It is also one of the very few weapons that can dismember the bodies of dead [[Combat Forms]], preventing their revival by Infection Forms. Doing this, however, will still take up energy. |
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| Sangheili blademasters are often commissioned to create ornamented and hand-customized for elite individuals.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p307}} As such, drastic variations have been observed. For example, [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]]'s matching pair of custom-designed swords had basket-style hilt guards and radiated a high degree of ionized plasma,{{Ref/Book|Id=evgp10|EVG|Page=10}}{{Ref/Game|Id=hw|HW|Cinematics}} whereas most energy swords contain the blades' plasma with greater efficiency. Arbiter [[Thel 'Vadam]]'s personal sword, the [[Prophets' Bane]], was pale salmon-colored and had a wider blade compared to mass-produced swords.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-clarity-grace|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Clarity and Grace|D=17|M=10|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G|H5|Gameplay}}
| | ===Disadvantages=== |
| | The Energy Sword is only a close quarters weapon meaning that it is completely useless past close range. A Skilled player can even beat a sword wielder with low power weapons like the [[M7/Caseless Sub Machine Gun|SMG]] or [[M6C Magnum]] by staying out of range. Another disadvantage is that the Energy Sword, like other [[Covenant Weapons]], has a battery requiring the player to drop the weapon once the battery is used up. Although the handle can be used as club, the energy sword's combat effectiveness is devastated when its energy runs out. Energy Swords also show through [[Active Camouflage]] making it harder to be stealthy. However, in [[Campaign]], the sword cannot be seen by enemies through Active Camouflage. |
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| ===History=== | | ==Campaign Recommendations== |
| [[File:Final Duel.jpg|300px|thumb|A duel between [[Haka 'Suukaree]], who is wielding a traditional Sangheili blade weapon, and [[Fal 'Chavamee]], who is wielding a ''Pelosus''-pattern energy sword.]] | | [[Image:Arbiter wields sword.jpg|thumb|right|The [[Arbiter]] readies his energy sword for combat.]] |
| {{Quote|no=four|q1=Sangheili are insane. What is the mark of disobedience?|q2=He will use his energy sword to burn marks into the skin of his arms. Crossing lines all up and down, where all can see and know him for what he is. It is shameful. Death is preferred. But for now, I need all my fighters. He can kill himself later, and we will destroy the body so that his lineage will not suffer. If he performs well in battle.|q3=Sangheili...|q4=We are strong, Kig-Yar. That is why we sit at the right hand of the Prophets.|1=Reth|2=Thel 'Vadamee|3=Reth|4=Thel 'Vadamee|5=[[Thel 'Vadam]]ee explains to [[Reth]] how a Sangheili may use an energy sword to mark one's history of dishonor.{{Ref/Novel|TCP|34}}}}
| | Avoid anyone with a strong weapon like a Rocket Launcher or a Fuel Rod Cannon. Use the Sword as a secondary weapon. UNSC weapons make good primary weapons. Only use the Sword in CQB when there aren't a lot of [[Covenant]] or [[Flood]] surrounding you. It's semi-effective on shielded Elites and extremely useful on Flood, but, by itself, completely useless against [[Hunters]]. It's not much but you will notice that enemies without [[shields]] always recoil after taking a melee hit, with rapid successive blows, the enemy will fall quickly. Enemies with shields won't recoil as much. It's most effective (and satisfying) against [[Grunts]], [[Jackals]], [[Drones]], shieldless [[Elites]] and [[Sentinels]]. Be warned though, killing Sentinels with melee attacks harm the player slightly, and on [[Legendary]] will bring the players shield down entirely. People looking for a challenge might want to take on a charging Brute with this [[weapon]]. |
| The energy sword's design is seen as the logical evolution of an ancient lineage of traditional Sangheili weapons, most notably the twin-scythe and the [[curveblade]];{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p307}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint15}} superficially, the ancient melee weapons' influence on the energy sword's design is unmistakable.{{Ref/Film|HLeg|Story=The Duel}} The sword was originally crafted from hardened resin found in trees which lined the coastal territories of Sanghelios, but as they began carefully exploring [[Forerunner]] technology, the weapon was refined over time using [[Covenant]] technology, eventually taking its current state.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint11}} Technologically, the energy sword succeeded an older type of Sangheili sword known as the [[burnblade]], which was created by the arm masters of [[Qikost]]—one of [[Sanghelios]]' moons—in the early period of Sangheili interstellar expansion,{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p307}} and was used in the early years of the Covenant.{{Ref/Novel|BC|11}} Modern energy swords are manufactured by the [[Merchants of Qikost]], a prominent group of arms makers on Qikost.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p482}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} Prior to the [[Fall of High Charity|fall]] of ''[[High Charity]]'', they were also manufactured in the city's [[Assembly Forges]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p307}}{{Ref/Reuse|osfm}} Following the [[Great Schism]] and the dissolution of the Covenant, the designs templates and existing models of energy swords from the Covenant were inherited by [[Covenant remnants|its splinter factions]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p482}}
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| Closely aligned with the Sangheili's rigid sense of honor,{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} the energy sword is the signature weapon of the Sangheili, and its usage has historically been regarded as both an expression of a Sangheili warrior's clerical honor and his personal combat skills.{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint15}} The Sangheili pride themselves on their skills with the weapon,{{Ref/Reuse|HGN}} which they regard as holy, and believe that it is better for a Sangheili to fall on his sword to redeem his honor than to die dishonorably.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc09|Enc09|Page=127}}{{Ref/Book|Enc11|Page=132}}{{Ref/Novel|TCP|9|Quote=Koida's eyes widened fully. 'I will fall on my sword, kaidon, but please do not revoke the blood of my line.'}}{{Ref/Novel|TCP|34|Quote='I have lost nobility. I will do what is right.' Saal's energy sword flared into being.}} When a Sangheili openly displays the absence of an energy sword on their body, it likely either indicates supplication or a condescension suggesting superior prowess.{{Ref/Novel|Out|2|Quote=He wore only a cloth jumpsuit belted at the waist, and he carried no energy sword. Whether the absence of the traditional weapon was a concession indicating supplication or a condescension suggesting superior prowess was anyone’s guess.}} ''[[Pzish'zawk]]'' is the [[Martial arts|martial art form]] which consists of the use of [[Dual wielding|dual wielded]] energy swords. Mastery of the practice earns one a high level of renown in Sangheili society, and is a skillset sometimes associated with those assigned the title of [[blademaster]].{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-high-value-histories|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - High Value Histories|D=08|M=09|Y=2022}}
| | ==Multiplayer Recommendations == |
| | [[Image:Energy sword elite.jpg|thumb|right|A multiplayer Elite wielding a sword.]] |
| | In multiplayer, there is no limit on the amount of energy the Energy Sword can use before running out. However, like all other "power" weapons, there is always only one Energy Sword on the map in all standard game types. |
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| ===Operation===
| | The energy sword draws its power from its lunge attack and close range dominance. This does not stop a shotgun from stopping a energy sword mid lunge. The sword however only works when close to your opponent, so to effectively stop a sword weilder, back pedal and use whatever weapon you have, preferably an [[SMG]] or [[battle rifle]] to stop him while he keeps trying to get into lunge range. You should never wield the sword in long, open spaces, as the blue sword not only flags you as need to be killed, but it is also useless. Use the sword like a shotgun, in narrow, closed spaces, and when an enemy gets too close. On small to medium maps, such as Lockout or Ivory Tower. Keep the sword hidden until someone gets too close. |
| {{Quote|no=two|q1=Decapitated? How?|q2=The wounds have been sealed by heat. So, my guess is with energy swords.|1=Olabisi Varo'dai|2=Varo ranger|3=One of [[Olabisi Varo'dai]]'s [[Sangheili Ranger|rangers]] correctly deduces that an energy sword decapitated a Sangheili all the while cauterizing the wound.{{Ref/Novel|Id=out7|Out|Chapter=7|Quote='Decapitated?' Varo'dai asked. 'How?' 'The wounds have been sealed by heat. So, my guess is with energy swords.'}}}}
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| [[File:FUD - ChenDeath.jpg|left|thumb|350px|A Zealot impales [[Junjie Chen]] with an energy sword, lifting his body during the swing during the [[Battle of Circinius IV]].]]
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| Since the weapon utilizes shaped plasma rather than traditional solid matter, the energy sword lacks any solid material in which to hold or impale anything; the sword does not cut or carve in the traditional sense, but rather boils anything it comes into contact with.{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}} The blade's edge is therefore extremely volatile, being able to slice through even the toughest metals like a hot knife through butter, including [[ODST armor]] and the Titanium-A class plating of [[UNSC destroyer]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|fs8}}{{Ref/Novel|TCP|18}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=out19|Out|19|Quote=An energy sword activated in midair above Sahir's shoulder blades and descended on his spine, driving through his armor and killing him before he could scream... probably before he even knew he had been attacked.}} Injuries caused by the weapon are often gruesome. Stab wounds by the energy sword are, in most cases, fatal, as the blade passes through the body, leaving the organs and tissues cauterized by the extreme temperatures produced by the blades;{{Ref/Anthology|HE|Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian|Page=91}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=rp17|TRP|17|Quote=The energy sword had cauterized the initial wound, but it had also created a domino effect inside his body as his organs and tissue suffered residual heat damage and vessels and arteries were effectively blocked.}} wounds inflicted by the energy sword are sealed by the immense heat.{{Ref/Reuse|out7}} Body fluids in the area of the stab wound are flash-vaporized upon contact; organs and tissue within the area of the stab wounds can suffer life-threatening damage as they suffered residual heat damage, while vessels and arteries are effectively blocked.{{Ref/Reuse|rp17}} The effects of fluids trapped in organs or arteries and the expansion of heat could lead to ruptures or small explosions, causing additional damage to the victim.{{Ref/Novel|Id=rp28|TRP|28|Quote=Instantaneously her wound was cauterized by the sword's heat, preventing body fluids and blood from moving through vessels, veins, and arteries, the force and energy causing mini-ruptures throughout her body.}}
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| Survival is minimal at best and in the case of non-lethal strikes being administered, proper medical treatment must be applied as soon as possible to ensure permanent survival. Because of the weapon's sheer destructive damage, common forms of fatality to victims include total impalement,{{Ref/Reuse|tcp9}}{{Ref/Reuse|hw}}{{Ref/Film|H4FuD}} loss of limbs,{{Ref/Novel|TCP|9|Quote=Even as their energy swords passed by him, Thel was coming back up to a full stand, slicing the sword arm of the nearest assassin clear off his body.}} bodies being bisected,{{Ref/Reuse|HGN}}{{Ref/Reuse|fs8}}{{Ref/Reuse|out19}}{{Ref/Novel|TCP|18|Quote=Jora barreled through, sword high, and cut the third marine in half, but not before the man got off several shots, near point blank.}} and even decapitation.{{Ref/Reuse|out7}}{{Ref/Novel|TCP|9|Quote=The elder's head rolled across the floor, and purple blood gushed out, splattering the Saga's chiseled words.}}{{Ref/Novel|TCP|69|Quote=Zhar leapt forward, but Thel jumped as well, slamming into his side and spearing Zhar through the throat with his sword. It sizzled and spat Sangheili blood. Thel threw Zhar against a wall, then decapitated him with a swift swipe.}}
| | ==Variations== |
| | [[Image:Energy Sword Halo3.jpg|right|thumb|180px|The Energy Sword as it appears in Halo 3]] |
| | In Halo: Combat Evolved the energy sword has a cyan glow. It is mostly used by the Zealots. Master Chief cannot use the energy sword in Halo 1. Once a Zealot is defeated the energy sword will activate a fail-safe and disintegrate. In Halo 2 the energy sword is blue and somewhat purple. It can only be used by higher-ranking Elites. In [[Halo 3]] the sword has more of a light cyan tinge similar to its appearance in Halo 1 but still have a tint of purple near the handle. It also has an angle near the handle, whereas in the two previous games it was curved. The Sword will have a limited battery supply in multiplayer, and more time will be needed to unsheathe it. |
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| The weapon's most glaring downside is that it is purely a close-quarters weapon; any combat engagement outside of the effective range puts the wielder at risk. It is for this reason that the Sangheili approach sword combat on the battlefield in two different ways, by funneling the enemy into close-quarters to allow them to strike, and/or to apply a form of stealth using both technology and technique. Without these, the user is vulnerable to attack by all forms of ranged attack, especially from sniper-based counterattacks.{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}} Furthermore, the energy sword can sometimes expose the position of a Sangheili warrior employing [[active camouflage]] due to the weapon's energy output.
| | == Advanced Tactics == |
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| ===Usage=== | | === Dodging Sword Lunges === |
| [[File:Kusovaitraining.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Rtas 'Vadum]] and [[Kusovai]] dual wielding energy swords while sparring.]] | | [[Image:goldlunge.jpg|thumb|right|A Zealot prepares to gut the enemy.]] |
| {{Quote|no=three|q1=Please remove the energy swords from your belts and leave them in the street for immediate disposal.|q2=We cannot do that. And we will not.|q3=The Arbiter must be able to protect himself.|1=Armiger|2=Kola 'Baoth|3=Usze 'Taham|4=[[Kola 'Baoth]] and [[Usze 'Taham]] defying a [[Created]] [[Armiger]]'s instruction to surrender their personal energy swords.{{Ref/Novel|Id=out1|Out|1}}}}
| | It is possible to dodge a blow from the Covenant Energy Sword. To do this, one must move quickly to the right (when facing the lunging opponent) towards his left hand which does ''not'' hold the sword. Conversely, to avoid being dodged while lunging, simply jump. Jumping reduces all chances of missing or being dodged by an opponent. |
| The energy sword is uniquely and exclusively a Sangheili weapon; as such, deaths from energy swords are typically linked to the Sangheili.{{Ref/Level|HR|ONI: Sword Base|Quote='If he was a civilian male in his mid-sixties, he died with a Covenant energy sword through his abdomen.' 'Elites, then.'}} The Sangheili are very strict on who can be trained in the [[Martial arts|art of swordsmanship]]; in civilian life, only [[aristocrat]]s are permitted to wield energy swords.<!-- Note that The Essential Visual Guide confirms that non-aristocratic use of the energy sword is forbidden only within civilian society. This policy is not upheld within the military.-->{{Ref/Book|Id=evg|EVG|Page=63}} Sword wielders are not eligible for marriage, though they may breed with any female they choose, married or otherwise, to ensure that the genetic material which result in sword-wielding traits are properly transmitted to each subsequent generation.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint11}}{{Ref/Game|H3|[[Bestiarum]] - Sangheili}}
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| Within the [[Covenant military]], use of the energy sword is not restricted to aristocrats.{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} [[Sangheili Minor]]s are generally not permitted to wield the sword because of the high regard in which it is held,{{Ref/Reuse|enc09}} though exceptions have been witnessed.{{Ref/Level|HW|Alpha Base (Halo Wars level)}}{{Ref/Film|HLeg|Story=The Package (animated short)}} [[Sangheili Storm|Storm troops]],{{Ref/Level|H4|Prologue}} [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultras]], [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealots]], [[Sangheili General|Generals]], [[Special Operations Sangheili|special operation officers]], [[Stealth Sangheili|stealth troops]], and [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|honor guardsmen]] commonly use energy swords.{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Game|Id=h2|H2|Gameplay}} Some Sangheili special forces units, notably the [[Silent Shadow]], employed bloodblades, blood red-colored energy swords which burn hotter than more common models.{{Ref/Reuse|osfm}}{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint15}}{{Ref/Anthology|Id=hh|HE|Headhunters (short story)}}
| | === Infinite Energy === |
| | It is possible to have an infinite amount of energy in the sword in campaign. All you have to do is empty all of the energy of the sword before completing a level. When you crossover to the next level you'll still have your empty energy sword, but it acts like a normal one. And when you cloak you can see an outline of the sword. Its great for the level Oracle. Just remember to have an empty sword by the end of the Arbiter level or Delta Halo. |
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| Within the [[Banished]], there is no enforced uniformity for the energy sword, allowing each warrior to customize their weapons to their own needs.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p482}} That being said, the most common variants appear to be the ''Domotos''-pattern and the ''Meluth'qelos''-pattern.{{Ref/Game|Id=hw2|HW2|Gameplay}}{{Ref/Reuse|hi}}
| | == Dual wielding == |
| | The energy sword is un-dual-wieldable in every Halo game, but modding in Halo 2 can allow for two swords. |
| | {{Conjecturalization}} |
| | Due to the energy sword's power and effectiveness and the fact that it only requires one hand to operate, the possibility of the energy sword being made [[Dual Wielding|dual wieldable]] is a recurring topic of discussion among Halo players. In support of this hope, an Elite can be seen dual wielding energy swords in [[:Image:HaloWars2.jpg|one of the Halo Wars wallpapers]] and the concept art that comes with the themes (for Xbox 360 dashboard) available in the Xbox marketplace, an animation of an Elite killing a Brute while dual wielding energy swords can be seen during the Halo 3 ViDoc [[ViDoc: Et Tu Brute|"Et Tu, Brute?"]] and as seen in the [[Halo Graphic Novel]] story [[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]. The notable omission of the energy sword from the multiplayer beta has further fueled speculation that Bungie is hiding some change to the sword, such as dual wieldability. Critics of this theory point out that the sword's lunge attack is already a one hit kill, and therefore a second sword would be of little value. This criticism is further fueled by the fact that the energy sword is not listed as dual-wieldable in the leaked Halo 3 instruction manual. Supporters of dual swords counter this by pointing out that the Halo 3 energy sword could differ from the the Halo 2 sword in any number of ways (the loss of the lock-on and/or lunge, a decrease in power, and the ability to parry being among the most common suggestions). Another theory is that dual-wielding the Energy Sword would allow for chain lunges. Any player who has lunged a target knows the slight "cool down" moment, when the player is unable to attack with the sword. Holding two swords would possibly allow for a lunge with one sword, then while the recoil is in effect, lunge with the second. Also, on higher difficulties (i.e. Legendary) one lunge doesn't guarantee a kill. Dual-wielding swords allows for a lunge-slash attack, downing a Legendary Elite. |
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| == Variants == | | == Character Compatibility == |
| ;Patterns
| | [[Image:Halo3 EVA Spartan-teal-01.jpg|right|thumb|120px|A [[Spartan-II|Spartan]] in [[EVA|E.V.A.]] armor wielding the Energy Sword.]] |
| *'''{{Pattern|Domotos|energy sword}}''' - A variant with angular contours and a rectangular hole along the inner edge of either blades, with widespread use in the [[Banished]],{{Ref/Reuse|hw2}} [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]],{{Ref/Game|Id=h4|H4|Gameplay}} and the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war period]].{{Ref/Game|Id=h5|H5G|Gameplay}}
| | *[[Elites]] |
| **'''[[Ravening Sliver]]''' - Lightweight relic blades with a green hilt and deep blue tint plasma. Each model was marked by its creator and first owner.{{Ref/Reuse|h5}}
| | *[[Brutes]] (in Halo 3) |
| **'''[[Vorpal Talon]]''' - A lightweight variant with a maroon hilt and plasma that produces an orange-to-cyan gradient.{{Ref/Reuse|h5}}
| | *[[Spartans]] |
| *'''{{Pattern|Meluth'qelos|energy sword}}''' - A variant with angular contours that saw use among the [[Banished]] during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].{{Ref/Game|Id=hi|HI|Gameplay}}
| | *[[Flood]] [[Combat Form]] (Human) |
| **'''[[Duelist energy sword]]''' - A cobalt colored ''Meluth'qelos''-pattern energy sword with a white hilt. It was used by [[Okro 'Vagaduun]] during the Battle for Zeta Halo.{{Ref/Reuse|hi}}
| | *[[Flood]] [[Combat Form]] (Elite) |
| *'''{{Pattern|Pelosus|energy sword}}''' - A variant with circular contours on the blade around the hilt.{{Ref/Reuse|hce}}{{Ref/Reuse|h2}}
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| *'''{{Pattern|Zokotus|energy sword}}''' - A variant with asymmetrical blade design.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=307}}
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| *'''[[Unidentified energy sword pattern]]''' - A variant with a widened gap between the two blades above its hilt.{{Ref/Reuse|hr}} | |
| *'''Fleet of Retribution variant''' - A variant used by Sangheili from the [[Fleet of Retribution]] in [[2552]].{{Ref/Reuse|h3}}{{Ref/Note|This variant was not exclusively used by members of the Fleet of Retribution, as seen in ''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''.}} | |
| *'''[[Mdama keep]] variant''' - A variant manufactured by 'Mdama keep in 2558. The plasma burned less intensely, thus making it harder to cut armor, but causing more grievous injuries and not cauterizing wounds. These swords took advantage of the Sangheili code of honor to make every wound a death blow, as Sangheili who wanted to retain their honor would often commit suicide.{{Ref/Level|Id=alliance|H5G|Alliance}} | |
| <gallery class=center>
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| File:H5G-EnergySword.png|{{Pattern|Domotos|energy sword}}.
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| File:H5G Render EnergySword-RaveningSliver.png|[[Ravening Sliver]].
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| File:H5G_VT_sword.png|[[Vorpal Talon]].
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| File:HINF EnergySword Crop.png|{{Pattern|Meluth'qelos|energy sword}}.
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| File:HINF DuelistEnergySword Crop.png|[[Duelist energy sword]].
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| File:H2A EnergySword-MP.png|{{Pattern|Pelosus|energy sword}}.
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| File:Enc22 ZokotusSword.png|{{Pattern|Zokotus|energy sword}}.
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| File:HR-SwordRender.png|The [[unidentified energy sword pattern]].
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| File:H3-EnergySwordProfile.png|[[Fleet of Retribution]] variant.
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| </gallery>
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| ;Colors
| | == Trivia == |
| *'''[[Bloodblade]]''' - A red colored energy sword,{{Ref/Site|Id=artofwort|D=21|M=5|Y=2021|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/art-of-wort|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Art of Wort}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/brute-force|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder: Brute Force|D=20|M=4|Y=2021}} notably used by certain Special Operations units,{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint15}} such as the [[Silent Shadow]].{{Ref/Reuse|hh}}{{Ref/Reuse|Id=artofwort}} Observed to be compatible with the ''Meluth'qelos''-pattern,{{Ref/Level|HI|House of Reckoning}} the ''Pelosus''-pattern, and the unidentified pattern variants.{{Ref/Reuse|hh}}
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| *'''Darkstar''' - A purple energy sword, seemingly associated with old [[Sangheili mythology]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=artofwort}}
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| *'''Evocati's Edge''' - A white energy sword is associated with the [[Evocati]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=artofwort}}
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| *'''Kaidon's Guard''' - An orange energy sword associated with the [[Swords of Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=artofwort}}
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| *'''Lance of Suban''' - A pink energy sword infused with [[Blamite]]. The sword and the material originates from [[Suban]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=artofwort}}
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| *'''Light of Joori''' - A yellow energy sword; Light of Joori is named after the star [[Joori]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=artofwort}}
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| *'''Necroplasma''' - A green colored energy sword.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=artofwort}} The ''Domotos''-pattern variant features a dull green blade that transitions to an inky black near the basket hilt and was used in Spartan-IV War Games.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} Another variant was a solid green with a normal hilt.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=artofwort}}
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| <gallery class=center>
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| File:H2A Render EnergySword-Infected.png|A ''Pelosus''-pattern bloodblade.
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| File:H5G greensword.png|A ''Domotos''-pattern Necroplasma.
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| </gallery>
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| ;Notable personalized variants
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| *'''[[Ghostpierce]]''' - A highly specialized energy sword mounted on Banished operative [[Jega 'Rdomnai]]'s prosthetic arm repaired at [[Cherras Keep]]. Like many, it was two-pronged but had a red coloration and a forked structure.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22p482}}
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| *'''[[Prophets' Bane]]''' - [[Thel 'Vadam]]'s personal energy sword with a unique handle and pale salmon coloring.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
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| *'''Ripa 'Moramee's swords''' - [[Ripa 'Moramee]]'s matching pair of custom-designed swords with basket-style hilt guards and radiated a high degree of ionized plasma.{{Ref/Reuse|evgp10}}{{Ref/Reuse|hw}}
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| <gallery class=center>
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| File:HINF BestBuddies.png|Jega 'Rdomnai's Ghostpierce built into his prosthetic arm.
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| File:H5G-Thel&ProphetsBane.jpg|Thel 'Vadam wielding the Prophets' Bane.
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| File:HW Render Arbiter Ripa Moramee.png|Ripa 'Moramee's dual custom energy swords.
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| </gallery>
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| ==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
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| [[File:HTV-JohnvsElites.png|thumb|250px|Covenant Sangheili with energy swords in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''.]]
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| ===Silver Timeline===
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| {{Main|Silver Timeline}}
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| {{Pattern|Meluth'qelos|energy sword}} are used by Covenant Sangheili against humanity.
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| ===Fractures: Entrenched===
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| {{Notice/Fracture|Entrenched}}
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| The Covenant employed arcanoblades, based on arcanotechnology.{{Ref/Site|Id=TLSM3|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/story-shard-the-last-sky-marshal#part-3|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=STORY SHARD: THE LAST SKY MARSHAL - PART 3|D=15|M=8|Y=2022}}
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| == Gameplay ==
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| The energy sword was first introduced in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', albeit unusable by players. It was then made available to players in ''[[Halo 2]]'' and has become a mainstay weapon in series ever since. The energy sword is a powerful melee weapon in close-quarters combat, capable of killing most foes with a single strike. It is a [[power weapon]] that appears on some multiplayer maps.
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| There are two ways to attack with the energy sword. The first is a simple melee, this performs a quick horizontal or overhanded swipe. The second attack is to lunge with the energy sword, allowing players lunges forward at the enemies. However, this require the player to initiate an attack when the aiming reticule turns red, indicating that the opposing player is within range. A depleted energy sword hilt can still be used offensively. While the damage varies, it has a higher melee rate than any weapon, allowing the player to barrage an enemy with many hits. Once the hilt is swapped for another weapon, however, it cannot be picked up again and often vanishes entirely.
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| === Changes from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' to ''Halo 2'' ===
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| [[File:Sword.jpg|thumb|150px|A blueprint of the energy sword in ''Halo 2''.]]
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| In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', the energy sword has a cyan glow, a far less defined edge and makes a dull clunk when striking an object. It is only used by Stealth Sangheili and Zealots. The player cannot wield the energy sword, due to a fail-safe mechanism that vaporizes the weapon when it is not released properly (e.g. being dropped upon death) by the sword-wielder.
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| In ''Halo 2'', the energy sword is blue with purple undertones, with electrical energy crackling on it when the blade is activated. The white glow seen in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' is also replaced with a more glass-like transparency. In the campaign, it is only used by higher-ranking Sangheili, such as special operations units, [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultras]] and [[Zealots]], though players can now wield the sword. The sword in campaign has a battery and can only be used effectively against a limited number of enemy forces before the battery runs out. The sword is usable in multiplayer with an infinite battery power. The energy sword has two modes of attacking; a lunge attack and a swing attack.
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| === Changes from ''Halo 2'' to ''Halo 3'' ===
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| [[File:ReachSchematic - Sword.png|thumb|150px|A blueprint of the energy sword in ''Halo 3''.]]
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| In ''Halo 3'', the sword has more of a light cyan tinge, similar to its appearance in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', but still has a tint of purple near the handle. It also has an angle near the handle, whereas in the two previous games it was curved. Players are now able to parry with the Sword. The power exerted by the swords hitting each other will drain both players' shields, but will not kill them unless one makes the fatal blow. The sword's lunge attack has been reduced for balancing purposes. Aside from these changes in design and functionality, the power of the sword remains unchanged. In multiplayer, the sword now has a limited battery supply.
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| === Changes from ''Halo 3'' to ''Halo: Reach'' ===
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| In ''Halo: Reach'', the sword is now darker in color. When activated, it is capable of lighting up the surrounding area. When unused, the sword rests differently on the SPARTAN and Sangheili character models. The energy sword appears to have been balanced out compared with its earlier incarnations, having a slightly faster swing than its ''[[Halo 3]]'' incarnation, its lunge attack now does the same damage as a normal swing, the range has been reduced, and can now be blocked by a well-timed normal melee. Players can no longer lunge immediately after a normal swing. The energy sword also has its own assassination animations when used against Elites or Spartans, replacing the Spartan [[combat knife]] and the Sangheili [[energy dagger]]; these assassinations do not deplete the sword's charge, nor do they count toward the weapon spree medals [[Sword Spree]], [[Slice 'N Dice]], or [[Cutting Crew]]. Elites also hold the sword back more than a Spartan when used as an active weapon. When a player is playing as an Elite and uses the energy sword as a primary weapon, the camera will lower a bit; this is due to the Elite hunching down. Finally, parrying does slight damage and can kill a player.
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| === Changes from ''Halo: Reach'' to ''Halo 4'' ===
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| [[File:EnergySword-HUD.png|thumb|150px|HUD icon of the energy sword in ''Halo 4''.]]
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| Contrary to ''Halo: Reach'', ''Halo 4'' does not feature the possibility to block a sword lunge with a simple melee. Killing an opponent with an energy sword no longer rewards the player with a [[Bone Cracker|Pummel]] medal, it is instead replaced by the [[Sword Kill]] medal. The battery is also drained with every hit, including against walls and floors, so it's far less viable against Hunters and other powerful enemies.
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| === Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' ===
| | *In the [[Halo 3 ViDoc: Is Quisnam Protero Damno!]] a red Spartan can be seen with an Energy Sword on his thigh as if it were a secondary weapon. In the ViDoc, the sword is <i>clearly</i> engaged, even though it is in the secondary position. In the Beta, however, it is in its disengaged state when not in use. |
| Like the original ''Halo 2'', players cannot parry with the sword. An alternate version of the sword with a red-colored blade, called the ''Infected energy sword'', can be used.
| | *The Energy Sword can be found in Outskirts on Heroic and Legendary after killing one of the cloaked Elites just after [[Sergeant Johnson]] leaves or on legendary when the Phantom arrives in the courtyard a zealot will be dropped off with an energy sword. The sword can also be found in Outskirts on any difficulty after Sergeant Johnson leaves via [[Pelican]] in a building with a dead [[UNSC]] [[Sniper]] on the floor. Above there is an Energy Sword lodged in the floor. Its first official appearance is The Arbiter, however, there is a trick on the Outskirts level in which the [[Master Chief]] can wield a sword for the first time on [[Earth]]. Occasionally, one can be obtained on Cairo Station when at the end of the level an Ultra Elite is present. If you come close to him, he will pull out his sword and if you kill him, you have the sword. |
| * Players can melee with the sword as soon as they swap to it. | | *While playing as the Arbiter if you have a drained Energy Sword (0% charge) and use active camouflage you will see a camouflaged outline of the blade despite the blade not actually existing. |
| * Melee range is drastically increased.
| | *If you swing the sword immediately after switching to it, it will have a misty blue color over it for a few seconds. This is not normally visible, as the animation causes the sword to go off-screen during activation. |
| * Unlike its ''Halo 2'' counterpart, its battery can be depleted. | | *If you play Co-op and get the other person to wield a 0% energy sword, get him to swap to another weapon and back. You can see blue gas coming out from the handle. |
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| | *In Halo 2 and Halo 3 there are Covenant glyphs on the handle. |
| | *Bungie has confirmed an altered functionality to the energy sword. Pressing B or the right trigger will lead to two different attacks. B- quick swipes, R- lunge. <ref>Bungie Weekly Update: 7/20/07</ref> |
| | *Bungie has stated that the H3 sword has "clang", which is described as an active block. Hit a button just as they attack to parry it or something to that effect. Unknown whether this works on hammers too, but it seems unlikely. |
| | *While the sword was unaffected by the [[active camouflage]] in ''Halo 2'', in ''Halo 3'' it takes full advantage of the [[active camouflage]]. |
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| === Changes from ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians'' === | | == References == |
| The ''Halo 5: Guardians'' sword retains the ability to parry from ''Halo 4''. Unlike in past titles, players can aim with the sword to increase its effective range, and the weapon provides a noticeable speed boost which is enough to make the player visible on the motion sensor while crouching. Three unique versions of the energy sword are available for use: ''[[Ravening Sliver]]'', ''[[Vorpal Talon]]'', and the [[Mythic weapon|mythic]] ''[[Prophets' Bane]]''.
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| === Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians'' to ''Halo Infinite'' ===
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| * The energy sword no longer has the ability to Smart Scope
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| * Lunges from the energy sword depletes ~15% of its battery as opposed to 10% in past games.
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| * Power ammunition crates and energy swords in the battlefield refill its battery without the need to pick up a fresh one.
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| * The sword is curved again, similar to the ''Halo 2'' and ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' incarnations. The blade is also now a much deeper blue, similar to ''Halo: Reach''’s.
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| == Trivia ==
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| * The shape of the energy sword is very similar to the real-life combat weapon, the [[Wikipedia:Katar (dagger)|katar]]. It was a South Asian weapon and status symbol, similar to the energy sword's symbolization of status among the Sangheili.
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| * In the ''Halo 3'' [[ViDoc]] [[Halo 3 ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute?|Et Tu, Brute?]] there is an unfinished animation depicting a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] wielding an energy sword. The energy sword, however, was never seen in the hands of Jiralhanae in the final game.
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| * As a part of ''[[Destinypedia:Dares of Eternity|Dares of Eternity]]'' in ''[[Wikipedia:Destiny 2|Destiny 2]]''{{'}}s Bungie 30th Anniversary Pack, two swords resembling the energy sword, the arc sword [[Destinypedia:Half-Truths|Half-Truths]] and the void sword [[Destinypedia:The Other Half|The Other Half]], were released.
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| *In [[Wikipedia:Konami|Konami]]'s ''[[Wikipedia:Super Bomberman R|Super Bomberman R]]'', the ''Halo 3'' energy sword is the weapon used by the [http://bomberpedia.shoutwiki.com/wiki/Arbiter_Bomber Arbiter Bomber].
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| == Gallery ==
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| {{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of energy swords|gameplay=yes}}
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| === Concept art and illustrations===
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| <gallery>
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| File:H2 ConceptArt ArbiterAndChief.png|''Halo 2'' concept art of [[Thel 'Vadam]] wielding a ''Pelosus''-pattern energy sword.
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| File:HW_Arbiter_EnergySword_Concept.jpg|A study of [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]]'s custom energy swords in ''Halo Wars''.
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| File:Fal - The Duel.png|Arbiter [[Fal 'Chavamee]] dual wielding energy swords in ''[[Halo Legends]]: [[The Duel]]''.
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| File:Schism 2.png|A Sangheili dual wielding ''Pelosus''-pattern energy swords in ''[[The Return]]''.
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| File:BL Reff kills Thon.png|[[Reff 'Talamee]] kills his [[Thon 'Talamee|brother]] with an energy sword during the [[Battle of Line-Installation 1-4]] in ''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''.
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| File:H2A Terminals - Thel and Marine.png|Thel 'Vadamee with an energy sword in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''{{'}}s [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|terminals]].
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| File:Hunters in the Dark full cover.jpg|[[N'tho 'Sraom]] with a ''Domotos''-pattern energy sword during [[Operation: FAR STORM]] in ''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''.
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| File:HSOI-CoverArt.jpg|Rtas 'Vadum with a ''Domotos''-pattern energy sword in ''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''.
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| File:Leon-011.png|Concept art of [[Leon-011]] with a ''Domotos''-pattern energy sword for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
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| File:HLC The Great Journey.png|Thel 'Vadam wielding a ''Pelosus''-pattern energy sword, alongside John-117, in [[Halo Legendary Crate]].
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| File:Halo3Mythos.jpg|Thel 'Vadam wielding an energy sword in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''.
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| </gallery>
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| === Screenshots===
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| <gallery>
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| File:Swordelite.jpg|A Zealot with a ''Pelosus''-pattern energy sword as it appears in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
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| File:Gold Elite.JPG|A Zealot wielding a ''Pelosus''-pattern energy sword in ''Halo 2''.
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| File:H3 Energy Sword profile.JPG|The energy sword in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
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| File:H3 Energy Sword render.png|A render of the energy sword in ''Halo 3''.
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| File:H3-EnergySwordProfile.png|An in-game profile view of the energy sword from ''Halo 3''.
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| File:H3 DLC RatsNest 1stPerson-02.jpg|First-person view of the energy sword in ''Halo 3''.
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| File:H3 Foundry Spartan clash.jpg|Two Spartans parrying in the air on [[Foundry]] in ''Halo 3''.
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| File:Swordstrike.JPG|A sword lunge in ''Halo 3''.
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| File:Sword Study2.jpg|A study of the energy sword from ''Halo 3''.
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| File:HaloWars-EnergySword-PlasmaBleed.png|An energy sword as seen in the ''[[Halo Wars]]'' announcement trailer.
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| File:LegendsPackage-John117-EnergySword.jpg|[[John-117]] wielding an energy sword against [[Thel 'Lodamee]] in ''Halo Legends: [[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''.
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| File:HR FieldMarshalSword.png|A [[Sangheili Field Marshal]] prepares to swing down his energy sword in ''Halo: Reach''.
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| File:Cartographer Zealot.jpg|A Zealot with an energy sword in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''.
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| File:H4-Commander&Storm.png|A [[Commander (Covenant)|Commander]] with a ''Domotos''-pattern energy sword in ''[[Spartan Ops]]''.
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| File:Nightfall - Sangheili attack.png|A Hesduros Zealot with an energy sword during the [[Terrorist attack on Sedra City]] in ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''.
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| File:H2A-Rtas&Arbiter.jpg|[[Rtas 'Vadum]] with a ''Pelosus''-pattern energy sword in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
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| File:H2AZealot.jpg|A Zealot with an energy sword in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
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| File:H2AMP-EnergySword.png|A [[HOPLITE-class Mjolnir|Hoplite]]-clad Spartan using a ''Pelosus''-pattern energy sword on [[Stonetown]] in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
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| File:H5G-John&Sword.jpg|John-117 with a ''Domotos''-pattern energy sword during the [[Operation: BIRD IN HAND|Raid on ''Argent Moon'']] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
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| File:Halo Online - screenshot.jpg|First-person view of the ''Domotos''-pattern energy sword in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
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| File:HW2-Ripa&Butterflies.png|Ripa 'Mormee's in-game model dual wielding ''Domotos''-pattern energy swords in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.
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| File:HINF ChakLok 2.png|[[Chak 'Lok]] with a ''Meluth'qelos''-pattern energy sword in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
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| File:HINF Bloodblade 1.png|A Spartan holding a bloodblade variant of the ''Meluth'qelos''-pattern energy sword in ''Halo Infinite'' multiplayer.
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| </gallery>
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| === Merchandise ===
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| <gallery>
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| File:HaloCovenantEnergySword-PropReplica.png|Prop replica version of the energy sword from ''Halo 3''.
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| File:McF - S3 Elite SpecOps.jpg|[[McFarlane Toys]] [[McFarlane Toys/Halo: Reach Series 3|figure]] of a SpecOps Sangheili with an energy sword from ''Halo: Reach''.
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| File:SquareEnix H2A 4.jpg|[[Square Enix|Play Arts Kai]] [[Square Enix/Halo 2: Anniversary|figure]] of John-117 with a ''Pelosus''-pattern energy sword from ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
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| File:Arbiterlegendarycollection.jpg|McFarlane Toys [[McFarlane Toys/Legendary Collection Series|Legendary Collection Series]]' figure of Thel 'Vadam and the energy sword from ''Halo 3''.
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| File:Halo-Mattel-Energy-Sword.png|Mattel prop replica ''Domotos''-pattern energy sword available in 2016.
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| </gallery>
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| == List of appearances ==
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| {{Col-begin}}
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| {{Col-2}}
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| * ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}}
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| * ''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
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| * ''[[i love bees]]''
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| * ''[[Halo 2]]''
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| * ''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
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| ** ''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
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| * ''[[Halo 3]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
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| * ''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''
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| * ''[[Halo Wars]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''
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| * ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
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| * ''[[Halo Legends]]''
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| ** ''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''
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| ** ''[[The Duel]]''
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| ** ''[[Origins]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
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| ** ''[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]]''
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| ** ''[[The Return]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
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| * ''[[Remember Reach]]''
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| ** ''[[Deliver Hope]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: Reach]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
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| ** ''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
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| ** ''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
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| * ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''
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| * ''[[Halo 4]]''
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| ** ''[[Spartan Ops]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''
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| * ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
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| ** ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''
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| * ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''
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| * ''[[Know Your Enemy]]''
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| {{Col-2}}
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| * ''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''
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| * ''[[Halo Mythos]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: Fractures]]''
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| ** ''[[Breaking Strain]]''
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| ** ''[[Oasis]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''
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| ** ''[[Fireteam Majestic Poker Night]]''
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| ** ''[[Hunting Party]]''
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| ** ''[[Knight Takes Bishop]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: Smoke and Shadow]]''
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| * ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: Recruit]]'' {{C|Non-canonical appearance}}
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| * ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
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| * ''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Lone Wolf]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Meridian Divide]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR3|HSoR|Chapter=3}}
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| **''[[Sacrifice]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo Infinite]]''
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| *''[[Halo: The Television Series Season One]]''
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| **''[[Contact]]''
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| **''[[Homecoming (TV Series)|Homecoming]]'' {{Mo}}
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| **''[[Transcendence]]''
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| *''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Outcasts]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Hippocratica]]''
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| *''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]''
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| **''[[Sanctuary (TV Series)|Sanctuary]]''
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| **''[[Sword (TV Series)|Sword]]''
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| **''[[Reach (TV Series)|Reach]]''
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| **''[[Onyx (TV Series)|Onyx]]''
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| **''[[Thermopylae (TV Series)|Thermopylae]]''
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| **''[[Halo (TV Series)|Halo]]''
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| *''[[Halo: The Machine Breaks]]''
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| *''[[Halo: Age of Retribution]]''
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| {{Col-end}}
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| == Notes ==
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| {{Ref/Notes}}
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| == Sources ==
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| {{Melee Weapons}}
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| {{Covenant sidearms}}
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| [[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]] | | [[Category:Weapons]] |
| [[Category:Infantry plasma weapons]] | | [[Category:Held Weapons]] |
| | [[Category:The Covenant]] |
| | [[Category:Covenant Weapons]] |
