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| {{Status|Canon}} | | {{Era|Covenant|Human|UNSC|HCW|Post}} |
| [[File:HR ZealotSword.png|thumb|350px|A [[Sangheili Zealot]] wielding an energy sword.]] | | {{Weapon Infobox |
| {{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]]}}}} | | |name=Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword |
| | |image=[[File:H5G-EnergySword.png|300px]] |
| | |manufacturer=[[Assembly Forges]] {{C|Pre-Great Schism}}<ref name="CF">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-clarity-grace '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder'' - ''Clarity and Grace'']</ref> |
| | <br>[[Merchants of Qikost]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/type-1-energy-sword '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Energy Sword'']</ref><ref name="essential">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 63''</ref> |
| | <br>[[Mdama keep]] |
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| | |type=Handheld, single-handed sword |
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| | |service=[[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Great Schism]] <br> [[Blooding Years]] <br> [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] |
| | |length={{Convert|126.8|cm|in}}<ref name="essential"/> |
| | |width={{Convert|3.8|cm|in}}<ref name="universe"/><ref name="H4EVG"/> |
| | |height={{Convert|50.1|cm|in}}<ref name="universe"/><ref name="H4EVG"/> |
| | |weight={{Convert|2.36|kg|lb}}<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 334''</ref> |
| | |ammotype=Shaped [[plasma]]<ref name="universe"/> |
| | |feed-title=Energy capacity |
| | |feed=100 battery units |
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| | {{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>'''[[Halo 2 Limited Collector's Edition Manual]]'''</ref>}} |
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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 '''Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword''', commonly known as the '''energy sword'''<ref name="BungieReach">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=25438 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo Reach Ordnance Guide: T1 EW/S'']</ref> or the '''plasma sword''',<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved: Prima's Official Strategy Guide]]''', ''page 15''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2: The Official Strategy Guide]]''', ''page 30''</ref> is a traditional [[Sangheili]] close-quarters weapon.<ref name="Waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/gallery/energy-sword/87ebf6e2-3874-4e5c-8133-b72c20a46d7f '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Energy Sword''] [defunct] [https://web.archive.org/web/20110623004723/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/gallery/energy-sword/87ebf6e2-3874-4e5c-8133-b72c20a46d7f (backup)]</ref> The energy sword is intended to express its owner's personal skill, clerical honor, and combat viability.<ref name="universe"/> |
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| ==Overview== | | ==Background== |
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| | The energy sword is the signature weapon of the [[Sangheili]] and has been their chief weapon of nobility since its creation during one of the [[Ages of Discovery]].<ref>'''[http://nikon.bungie.org/misc/ancient_tablets/Tablet4.gif The Covenant Hall of Murals]'''</ref> The Sangheili pride themselves on their skills with the weapon,<ref>'''Halo Graphic Novel''' ''page 12 - 14''</ref> which they regard as holy,<ref name="enyc127">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''' ''page 127''</ref> and believe that it is better for a Sangheili to fall on his sword to redeem his honor than to die dishonorably.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''' ''page 53''</ref><ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''' ''page 141''</ref><ref name="enyc127"/> 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 name="essential"/> Sword wielders are not eligible for marriage, though they may [[reproduction#Sangheili reproduction|breed]] with any female they choose, married or otherwise, to ensure successful transmission of "swordsman" genes.<ref>'''[[Bestiarum]]''' ''Sangheili section''</ref><ref name="Waypoint"/> |
| {{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}}}}
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| 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.]] | | Within the [[Covenant military]], use of the energy sword is not restricted to aristocrats.<ref name="essential"/> [[Sangheili Minor]]s are generally not permitted to wield the sword because of the high regard in which it is held,<ref name="enyc127"/> though exceptions have been witnessed.<ref>'''Halo Wars''', ''introductory cinematic''</ref><ref name="Package">'''Halo Legends''', ''The Package''</ref> It is unknown whether this extends to [[Sangheili Major|Majors]], as at least one has been witnessed using an energy sword.<ref name="Package"/> [[Sangheili Storm|Storm troops]], [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultras]], [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealots]], [[Sangheili General|Generals]], [[Special Operations Sangheili|special operations]], [[Stealth Sangheili|stealth troops]], and [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|honor guardsmen]] commonly use energy swords. |
| 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}}
| | ==Design details== |
| | 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 name="H4EVG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 92''</ref><ref name="Waypoint"/> superficially, the twin-scythe's influence on the energy sword's design is unmistakable.<ref>'''Halo Legends''': ''The Package''</ref> Modern energy swords are manufactured by the [[Merchants of Qikost]], a prominent group of arms makers from one of [[Sanghelios]]' [[Qikost|moons]].<ref name="essential"/> The energy sword consists of a curved hilt, which houses an energy storage and generation device, as well as the blade projector; that forms a blade of superheated [[plasma]], stabilized by two small magnetic field generators built into the handle of the weapon—this forms and contains the oval shaped, ionized blades for which the weapon is recognized.<ref name="BungieReach"/> The weapon is powered by a small battery that supplies power to the plasma generation device and magnetic field generators which generate and contain the plasma needed to form the blade.<ref name="enyc">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''' ''page 335''</ref> The battery's energy is reduced for each successful strike. Each strike from the sword will drain the battery by 10% of its maximum energy output. 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 stab rather than the thrusting motion of most knives and swords. |
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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}} | | Mass-produced energy swords feature a roughly "W"-shaped hilt and have little variation in blade design. Specifically, some models have more rounded blades in lieu of the more common angular style. However, more drastic variations exist. For example, [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]]'s matching pair of custom-designed<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 10''</ref> swords had basket-style hilt guards and radiated a high degree of ionized plasma,<ref>'''Halo Wars'''</ref> whereas most energy swords contain the blades' plasma with greater efficiency. Some Sangheili special forces units wield blood red-colored energy swords which (ironically, despite their color) burn hotter than more common models.<ref name="headH">'''Halo: Evolutions''', ''Headhunters''</ref><ref name="Waypoint"/> Arbiter [[Thel 'Vadam]]'s personal sword, the [[Prophets' Bane]], was pale salmon-colored and had a wider blade compared to mass-produced swords.<ref name="CF"/><ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> |
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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}} | | Some energy swords contain a fail-safe mechanism that can permanently disable the weapon if the Sangheili wielding it drops it.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''' ''page 74''</ref> 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.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved'''</ref> The fail-safe is included to prevent enemy infantry from acquiring the weapon and using it, and gives insight to Sangheili tactics. |
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| ===History===
| | Each energy sword is marked by its creator and first owner, but often their legacy is forgotten.<ref name="LAL">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-locke-load '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Locke & Load'']</ref> |
| [[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.]]
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| {{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}}}}
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| 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}}
| | ==Variants== |
| | ===Bloodblade=== |
| | The '''bloodblade'''<ref name="BF">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/brute-force '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Brute Force'']</ref> is a red colored energy sword<ref group="note">Sangheili blood is purple, so "bloodblade" may be a human-given name or named for the blood of humans (or Jiralhanae or San'Shyuum) killed by bearers of the swords.</ref>, used by certain Special Operations Sangheili<ref name="headH"/><ref name="universe"/> such as the [[Silent Shadow]].<ref>'''Halo: Tales from Slipspace''', ''Hunting Party''</ref> Red-bladed energy swords are sometimes used in the UNSC's [[War Games]] simulator, for example in [[Infection]] sessions.<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'''</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/canon-fodder-3-21-15-marching-on/bbac6734-f6bb-449e-8c79-0098a02c7884/posts?page=1#post6 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder 3-21-15: Marching On'']</ref> |
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| ===Operation=== | | === Ravening Sliver === |
| {{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.'}}}}
| | A blade with a deep blue hue. In War Games, this model can be swung faster than other energy swords.<ref name="H5G"/> |
| [[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.}}
| | ===Vorpal Talon=== |
| | A blade that produces an orange-to-cyan gradient. In War Games, this variant allows the user to have [[Spartan abilities|two thruster charges]] before recharging, as well as increased jump height, longer stabilizer duration of 4.95 seconds, increased lunge distance, and a built-in [[motion tracker]] that stays visible on the user's [[Heads-up display|HUD]] even while zoomed in, much like with [[Linda-058]]'s personal [[Nornfang]] [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle]]. This weapon can also be found in the mission [[Guardians (level)|Guardians]].<ref name="H5G"/> |
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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.
| | ===Prophets' Bane=== |
| | {{Main|Prophets' Bane}} |
| | [[Thel 'Vadam]]'s personal energy sword with a unique handle and pale salmon coloring. In War Games, it gives the wielder an increased lunge distance (the same as the Vorpal Talon), increased movement speed, and [[active camouflage]] as long as the weapon is active.<ref name="H5G"/> |
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| ===Usage=== | | ===Mdama keep variant=== |
| [[File:Kusovaitraining.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Rtas 'Vadum]] and [[Kusovai]] dual wielding energy swords while sparring.]]
| | Energy swords manufactured by Mdama keep in 2558 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 name="Alliance">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level ''[[Alliance]]''</ref> |
| {{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}}}}
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| 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 [[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}}
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| *'''{{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}}
| | The Type-1 energy sword is an extremely devastating and powerful melee weapon when applied during in close-quarters combat. A single strike can even penetrate the energy shield systems, armor, and flesh of a [[SPARTAN programs|Spartan]] or a Sangheili. This is due to the design of the weapon, which utilizes ionized gas rather than traditional shaped, solid matter—because 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 name="enyc"/> The Type-1 Energy Weapon's edge is therefore extremely volatile, being able to slice through even the toughest metals like a hot knife through butter, including ODST battle armour and the Titanium-A class plating of UNSC destroyers.<ref name="cole">'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''' ''page 84''</ref><ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 72''</ref> |
| **'''[[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}}
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| **'''[[Vorpal Talon]]''' - A lightweight variant with a maroon hilt and plasma that produces an orange-to-cyan gradient.{{Ref/Reuse|h5}}
| | 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, the organs and tissues are cauterized by the extreme temperatures produced by the blades.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''' - '''[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]''', ''page 91''</ref> Body fluids in the area of the stab wound are flash-vaporized upon contact; organs within the area of the stab wounds can suffer life-threatening damage dependent upon which organs are struck. 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. |
| *'''{{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}}
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| **'''[[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}}
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| *'''{{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}}
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| *'''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]]''.}}
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| *'''[[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}}
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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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| | 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: Forward onto Dawn; Halo Wars; Cole Protocol pg. 77), loss of limbs (Ref: Cole Protocol pg 76), bodies being bisected (Ref: First Strike pg. 58; Fall of Reach pg. 99) and decapitation (Ref: Cole Protocol pg 79) |
| *'''[[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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| 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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| *'''[[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}}
| | The Type-1 Energy 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. Infantry with Overshields are also more resistant when facing this weapon as it can take two strikes before the shield system fails and then another for the killing blow. |
| *'''[[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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| 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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| | Furthermore, the Type-1 Energy Weapon is vulnerable to other magnetic fields, as they can block, disrupt, or possibly even alter the functionality of the sword. Two energy blades clashing together create a small disruption of energy as a result of the same type of magnetic fields clashing together; this clash has a slight area of effect damage that can affect the combatants. |
| [[File:HTV-JohnvsElites.png|thumb|250px|Covenant Sangheili with energy swords in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''.]]
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| | As with most other Covenant weapons, the Type-1 Energy Weapon is battery powered, requiring the user to either recharge the weapon (which can never be performed in-game) or discard it when the power is depleted. Although the handle can generally be used as a club, the Energy Sword's combat effectiveness at that point is minimal. The strength and lethality of the sword in the games are compensated for the sake of gameplay. |
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| | Last but not least, the Type-1 Energy Weapon can sometimes expose the position of a Sangheili warrior employing active camouflage due to the weapon's energy output. |
| 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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| [[File:Sword.jpg|thumb|150px|A blueprint of the energy sword in ''Halo 2''.]] | |
| 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. | | 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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| [[File:ReachSchematic - Sword.png|thumb|150px|A blueprint of the energy sword in ''Halo 3''.]] | |
| 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. | | 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'' === | | In ''Halo: Reach'', the sword resembles closely to the design used in [[Halo: Combat Evolved|''Halo: Combat Evolved'']], albeit darker in color. When activated, the sword 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. |
| 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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| 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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| 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.
| | 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, so it's far less viable against Hunters and other powerful enemies. |
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| === Changes from ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians'' === | | 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 ''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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| * The energy sword no longer has the ability to Smart Scope
| | The ''Halo 5: Guardians'' sword retains the ability to parry from ''Halo 4''. Unlike in past titles players are able to 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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| * 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. | | {{Linkbox|gameplay=yes|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of energy swords}} |
| * 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. | | *The shape of the energy sword is very similar to the real-life combat weapon, the [[Wikipedia:Katara (dagger)|katara]]. It was a South Asian weapon and status symbol, similar to the energy sword's symbolization of status among the Elites. |
| * 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. | | *The energy sword was originally going to be usable in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', but was cut when the game became a first-person shooter. <ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', ''[[E3|E3 2000 Announcement Trailer]]''</ref> |
| *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].
| | *In the ''Halo 3'' Vidoc [[Et tu Brute?]] there is an unfinished animation depicting a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] wielding an energy sword. This is, however, never seen in the hands of Jiralhanae in the final game. |
| | *The ''Fable 2: Limited Edition'' comes with [[w:c:Fable:Hal's Sword|"Hal's Sword"]], a crystal blade shaped like an energy sword for in-game use, to coincide with the use of [[w:c:Fable:Hal's Armor|"Hal's Armor"]], which resembles [[MJOLNIR]] armor.<ref>[http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/16/fable-2s-spartan-armor-and-energy-sword-pictured/ '''Joystiq''': ''Fable 2's Spartan armor and energy sword pictured'']</ref> |
| | *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 disappears entirely. |
| | *In ''Halo 5: Guardians'', the energy sword can turn Spartan charges into one-hit-kills if active. As the Spartan uses the sword to accomplish this, doing so consumes battery. |
| | *In Halo 2 the Elites will tell one of them to recover the blade if the player is killed while wielding one. |
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| == Gallery == | | ==Gallery== |
| {{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of energy swords|gameplay=yes}}
| | ===General=== |
| === Concept art and illustrations===
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| <gallery> | | <gallery> |
| File:H2 ConceptArt ArbiterAndChief.png|''Halo 2'' concept art of [[Thel 'Vadam]] wielding a ''Pelosus''-pattern energy sword. | | File:Swordelite.jpg|A Zealot with an Energy Sword as it appears in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. |
| File:HW_Arbiter_EnergySword_Concept.jpg|A study of [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]]'s custom energy swords in ''Halo Wars''. | | File:H2-EnergySword.jpg|First-person view of the Energy Sword in ''[[Halo 2]]''. |
| | File:Halo2-EnergySword.png|A profile view of the Energy Sword from ''Halo 2''. |
| | File:H3-EnergySwordHilt.png|A view of the hilt of the Energy Sword in ''[[Halo 3]]''. |
| | File:H3-EnergySwordProfile.png|An in-game profile view of the Energy Sword from ''Halo 3''. |
| | File:H3 DLC RatsNest 1stPerson-02.jpg|First-person view of the Energy Sword in ''Halo 3''. |
| | File:H3 Foundry Spartan clash.jpg|Two Spartans parrying in the air on [[Foundry (level)|Foundry]]. |
| | File:Swordstrike.JPG|A sword lunge in ''Halo 3''. |
| | File:Sword Study2.jpg|A study of the Energy Sword from ''Halo 3''. |
| | File:News2_1.jpg|Hal's sword, a downloadable bonus in the ''Fable 2 Collector's Edition'' (note the more traditional grip). |
| | File:HaloWars-EnergySword-PlasmaBleed.png|An Energy Sword as seen in the ''[[Halo Wars]]'' announcement trailer. |
| | File:ArbiterHWSword.jpg|A study of [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]]'s custom Energy Swords in ''Halo Wars''. |
| | File:HaloWars-ArbiterRipaMoramee.png|Ripa 'Moramee's dual custom Energy Swords in ''Halo Wars''. |
| File:Fal - The Duel.png|Arbiter [[Fal 'Chavamee]] dual wielding energy swords in ''[[Halo Legends]]: [[The Duel]]''. | | File:Fal - The Duel.png|Arbiter [[Fal 'Chavamee]] dual wielding energy swords in ''[[Halo Legends]]: [[The Duel]]''. |
| File:Schism 2.png|A Sangheili dual wielding ''Pelosus''-pattern energy swords in ''[[The Return]]''. | | File:LegendsPackage-John117-EnergySword.jpg|[[John-117]] wielding an energy sword against [[Thel 'Lodamee]] in ''Halo Legends: [[The Package]]''. |
| | File:HEvol - Elite SpecOps Sword.png|A red-colored energy sword variant being used by active camouflaged [[Special Operations Sangheili]] from ''[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]]'' motion comic. |
| | File:Schism 2.png|A Sangheili dual wielding energy swords against a [[Jiralhanae Captain Major]] in ''[[The Return]]''. |
| 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]]''. | | 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]]''. |
| File:H2A Terminals - Thel and Marine.png|Thel 'Vadamee with an energy sword in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''{{'}}s [[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|terminals]]. | | File:Halo Reach Energy Sword.jpg|An Energy Sword in the ''[[Halo: Reach Beta]]''. |
| 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]]''. | | File:Type_1_Energy_Sword_Reticle.jpg|An Energy Sword's crosshair in the ''Halo: Reach Beta''. |
| File:HSOI-CoverArt.jpg|Rtas 'Vadum with a ''Domotos''-pattern energy sword in ''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''. | | File:HR-EnergySword.jpg|First-person view of the Energy Sword in the final build of ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. |
| File:Leon-011.png|Concept art of [[Leon-011]] with a ''Domotos''-pattern energy sword for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | | File:Sword Study HRB 1.jpg|A study of the Energy Sword in ''Halo: Reach''. |
| File:HLC The Great Journey.png|Thel 'Vadam wielding a ''Pelosus''-pattern energy sword, alongside John-117, in [[Halo Legendary Crate]]. | | File:HR-T1EWS-EnergySword-RefChart.jpg|Reference chart of the Energy Sword in ''Halo: Reach''. |
| File:Halo3Mythos.jpg|Thel 'Vadam wielding an energy sword in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''. | | File:Cartographer Zealot.jpg|A Zealot with an Energy Sword in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''. |
| | File:FUD - ChenDeath.jpg|A Hesduros Zealot killing [[Junjie Chen]] with an energy sword during the [[Battle of Circinius IV]] in ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''. |
| | File:H4-EnergySword.png|The Energy Sword in ''[[Halo 4]]''. |
| | File:H4-EnergySword-FirstPerson.jpg|First-person view of the Energy Sword in ''Halo 4''. |
| | File:H4-Commander&Storm.png|A [[Sangheili Commander]] with an Energy Sword in ''[[Spartan Ops]]''. |
| | File:HE14 Traitor 4.jpg|[[Jul 'Mdama]] killing a prisoner with his energy sword in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''. |
| | File:Nightfall - Sangheili attack.png|A Hesduros Zealot with an energy sword during the [[Terrorist attack on Sedra City]] in ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''. |
| | File:H2ACP-EnergySwordHUD.png|First-person view of the Energy Sword in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' campaign. |
| | File:H2A-Rtas&Arbiter.jpg|[[Rtas 'Vadum]] with an Energy Sword in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. |
| | File:H2AZealot.jpg|A Zealot with an Energy Sword in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. |
| | File:H2A Terminals - Thel and Marine.png|Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee with an energy sword in ''Halo 2: Anniversary<nowiki>'s</nowiki>'' [[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|terminals]]. |
| | File:H2A EnergySword-MP.png|The Energy Sword in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'''s multiplayer and campaign cutscenes. |
| | File:H2AMP-EnergySwordHUD.png|First-person view of the Energy Sword in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer. |
| | File:H2AMP-EnergySword.png|A [[HOPLITE-class Mjolnir|Hoplite]]-clad Spartan using an Energy Sword on [[Stonetown]]. |
| | File:H2AMP-RedEnergySwordHUD.png|First-person view of the red-colored Energy Sword in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. |
| | File:H2AMP-RedEnergySword.png|A Spartan using a red-colored Energy Sword on Stonetown. |
| | File:Hunters in the Dark full cover.jpg|Shipmaster [[N'tho 'Sraom]] using an energy sword during [[Operation: FAR STORM]] in ''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''. |
| | File:H5GB-EnergySword.png|First-person view of the Energy Sword in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]''. |
| | File:H5GB-EnergySwordzoom.png|The Energy Sword being used with [[Smart Scope]] in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''. |
| | File:H5GB-EnergySwordcomparisons.png|A comparison between the standard Energy Sword and the Prophets' Bane in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''. |
| | File:H5G-John&Sword.jpg|John-117 with an energy sword in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. |
| | File:H5G-EnergySwordHUD.png|First-person view of the energy sword in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. |
| | File:H5G-EnergySwordzoom.png|Smart scope with the energy sword. |
| | File:Ravening Sliver.png|First-person view of the ''Ravening Sliver'' in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. |
| | File:RaveningSilver SmartScope.png|Smart scope with the ''Ravening Sliver''. |
| | File:H5G-VorpalTalonHUD.png|First-person view of the Vorpal Talon in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. |
| | File:H5G-VorpalTalonSS.png|Smart scope with the ''Vorpal Talon''. Notice that the motion tracker is still present. |
| | File:Vorpal Talon.jpg|Campaign first-person view of the Vorpal Talon by [[Jameson Locke]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. |
| | File:H5G-InfectionSword.jpg|The Infection energy sword. |
| | File:H5G-InfectedSwordHUD.png|First-person view of the Infected energy sword. |
| | File:H5G-Freebooter&Sword.jpg|A [[FREEBOOTER-class Mjolnir|Freebooter]]-clad [[Spartan-IV]] with an energy sword on [[Truth]]. |
| | File:HSOI-CoverArt.jpg|Rtas 'Vadum using an energy sword in ''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''. |
| | File:Halo Online - screenshot.jpg|First-person view of the energy sword in ''[[Halo Online]]''. |
| | File:Leon-011.png|Concept art of [[Leon-011]] with an energy sword for ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. |
| | File:HW2-RedSword.PNG|The [[Executioner]] with a bloodblade in ''Halo Wars 2''. |
| | File:HW2-Woah.png|[[Atriox]] blocks a bloodblade with his right hand. |
| | File:Halo Rise of Atriox2.png|Atriox blocks the Executioner's bloodblade on the cover of ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox #2]]''. |
| | File:Hroa2 objection.png|Atriox catches the Executioner's bloodblade in ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''. |
| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| === Screenshots=== | | ===Variants=== |
| <gallery> | | <gallery> |
| File:Swordelite.jpg|A Zealot with a ''Pelosus''-pattern energy sword as it appears in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. | | File:H2A EnergySword-Infected.png|The red "Infected" energy sword. |
| File:Gold Elite.JPG|A Zealot wielding a ''Pelosus''-pattern energy sword in ''Halo 2''.
| | File:H5G RS sword.png|Ravening Sliver. |
| File:H3 Energy Sword profile.JPG|The energy sword in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
| | File:H5G_VT_sword.png|Vorpal Talon. |
| File:H3 Energy Sword render.png|A render of the energy sword in ''Halo 3''. | | File:H5G Prophets bane(clear version).png|Prophets' Bane. |
| File:H3-EnergySwordProfile.png|An in-game profile view of the energy sword from ''Halo 3''.
| | File:H5G greensword.png|The green "Infected" energy sword. |
| 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. | |
| File:LegendsPackage-John117-EnergySword.jpg|[[John-117]] wielding an energy sword against [[Thel 'Lodamee]] in ''Halo Legends: [[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]''. | |
| 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]]''. | |
| 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> | | </gallery> |
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| === Merchandise === | | ===Prop Replicas=== |
| <gallery> | | <gallery> |
| File:HaloCovenantEnergySword-PropReplica.png|Prop replica version of the energy sword from ''Halo 3''. | | File:HaloCovenantEnergySword-PropReplica.png|Prop replica version of the Energy Sword. |
| 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''.
| | File:Halo-Mattel-Energy-Sword.png|Mattel prop replica Energy Sword available to buy at GameStop, circa 2016. |
| 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. | |
| </gallery> | | </gallery> |
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| == List of appearances == | | ==List of appearances== |
| {{Col-begin}} | | {{Col-begin}} |
| {{Col-2}} | | {{Col-2}} |
| * ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}} | | *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}} |
| * ''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' | | *''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' | | *''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' |
| * ''[[i love bees]]'' | | *''[[i love bees]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo 2]]'' | | *''[[Halo 2]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'' | | *''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'' |
| ** ''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' | | **''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo 3]]'' | | *''[[Halo 3]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' | | *''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'' | | *''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo Wars]]'' | | *''[[Halo Wars]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo: Helljumper]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Helljumper]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | | *''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo Legends]]'' | | *''[[Halo Legends]]'' |
| ** ''[[The Package (animated short)|The Package]]'' | | **''[[The Package]]'' |
| ** ''[[The Duel]]'' | | **''[[The Duel]]'' |
| ** ''[[Origins]]'' | | **''[[Origins]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' |
| ** ''[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]]'' | | **''[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]]'' |
| ** ''[[The Return]]'' | | **''[[The Return]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo: Blood Line]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Blood Line]]'' |
| * ''[[Remember Reach]]'' | | *''[[Remember Reach]]'' |
| ** ''[[Deliver Hope]]'' | | **''[[Deliver Hope]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]'' |
| ** ''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]'' | | **''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' |
| ** ''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminals]]'' | | **''[[Terminal/Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Terminals]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' | | *''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo 4]]'' | | *''[[Halo 4]]'' |
| ** ''[[Spartan Ops]]'' | | **''[[Spartan Ops]]'' |
| * ''[[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}} | | {{Col-2}} |
| * ''[[Halo: Ground Command]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo Mythos]]''
| | *''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo: Fractures]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' |
| ** ''[[Breaking Strain]]''
| | *''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'' |
| ** ''[[Oasis]]''
| | *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'' | | **''[[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminals]]'' |
| ** ''[[Fireteam Majestic Poker Night]]''
| | *''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' |
| ** ''[[Hunting Party]]''
| | *''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'' |
| ** ''[[Knight Takes Bishop]]''
| | *''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo: Smoke and Shadow]]'' | | *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo: Envoy]]'' | | *''[[Know Your Enemy]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo: Recruit]]'' {{C|Non-canonical appearance}} | | *''[[Halo: Ground Command]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''
| | *''[[Halo Mythos]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Fractures]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]'' | | **''[[Breaking Strain]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]'' | | **''[[Oasis]]'' |
| * ''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'' |
| *''[[Halo: Lone Wolf]]'' | | **''[[Fireteam Majestic Poker Night]]'' |
| *''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]'' | | **''[[Hunting Party]]'' |
| *''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' | | **''[[Knight Takes Bishop]]'' |
| *''[[Halo: Meridian Divide]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Smoke and Shadow]]'' |
| *''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''{{Ref/Novel|Id=SOR3|HSoR|Chapter=3}} | | *''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' |
| **''[[Sacrifice]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Envoy]]'' |
| *''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]'' {{Mo}} | | *''[[Halo: Recruit]]'' {{C|Non-canonical appearance}} |
| *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]'' |
| *''[[Halo: The Television Series Season One]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' |
| **''[[Contact]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]'' |
| **''[[Homecoming (TV Series)|Homecoming]]'' {{Mo}} | | *''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]'' |
| **''[[Transcendence]]'' | | *''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' |
| *''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]'' | |
| *''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' | |
| *''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]'' | |
| *''[[Halo: Hippocratica]]'' | |
| *''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]'' | |
| **''[[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]]'' | |
| *''[[Halo: Age of Retribution]]'' | |
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| [[Category:Infantry plasma weapons]] | | [[Category:Infantry plasma weapons]] |