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[[File: | [[File:Jackal Point Defense Gauntlet.jpg|thumb|200px|A deactivated point defense gauntlet being carried by a [[Kig-Yar|Jackal]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''.]] | ||
'''Point defense gauntlets''',<ref | '''Point defense gauntlets''',<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3needler '''Bungie.net:''' ''Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher : 9/6/2007'']</ref> also known as '''Jackal shield units''',<ref name="GoO16">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 16''</ref> are arm-held energy shields mainly used by the [[Kig-Yar]] serving in the [[Covenant]] for protection from enemy fire or close- to mid-range explosions. The point defense gauntlet was developed by the Covenant after they reverse-engineered [[Forerunner]] technology. The shields are approximately 1.22 meters (4 ft) in diameter.<ref name="ENC359">'''[[Halo: Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 359''</ref> | ||
== | ==Description== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Jackal Shield Taking Damage.jpg|thumb|200px|Jackal shield colors increase in wavelength based on current shield strength; blue-shifted emitters being stronger and reds being weaker.]] | ||
Worn on the forearm of the user, the gauntlet creates an energy barrier that deflects and absorbs small arms weaponry to an extent; UNSC ballistic weapons and the [[Type-33 needler]] simply bounce off the energy barrier, whereas the Covenant's plasma-based weaponry is absorbed by the energy barrier, eventually collapsing it. Although, the shield is regenerative.<ref name="ENC359"/> Heavier weaponries such as the Covenant's [[Type-33 fuel rod gun]] and the UNSC's [[M41 rocket launcher]] and [[M68 Gauss Cannon]] are considerably effective against the gauntlet's energy barrier. Alternatively, explosions and extreme force from grenades and melee attacks will collapse the energy barrier and likely kill the wearer in the process. | |||
The shield of the point defense gauntlet reflects its current charge by changing color gradually from its original color to red before it deactivates completely. | |||
During the [[Battle of Chi Ceti IV]] in [[2525]], the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-IIs]] captured a Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet, believing that [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] would be able to use it.<ref>'''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 151''</ref> In [[2536]], a [[Leonard Gillespie|graduate student]] took apart an outdated gauntlet, discovering that its inner apparatus was not properly sealed. The initial tests that followed revealed to the UNSC that massive power input can help replicate and sustain small-scale energy shield surface areas. Reverse-engineering of the gauntlet helped allow the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] to develop their own [[energy shielding]] technology for the [[MJOLNIR]] armor.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''</ref> | |||
== | ==Models== | ||
There are several models of point defense gauntlets. The most common one is mounted on a wrist strap with an oval emitter, and has two cutaways for firing. A newer, more advanced model was first seen during the Battle of Reach, which had only one cutaway and was emitted by a full-arm gauntlet. A third variant has been seen in use by [[Skirmisher Murmillo]]nes, known as the defensive energy shield bracer.<ref>'''Halo: Encyclopedia''', ''page 156''</ref> | |||
There are several | |||
A third variant has been seen in use by [[Skirmisher Murmillo]]nes | |||
A fourth model is used by Kig-Yar members of the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|reformed Covenant faction]] led by [[Jul 'Mdama]]; it appears most similar to the variant used during the [[Fall of Reach]], although it has a more compact wrist-mounted emitter like that of the traditional gauntlet.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', ''gameplay''</ref> | A fourth model is used by Kig-Yar members of the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|reformed Covenant faction]] led by [[Jul 'Mdama]]; it appears most similar to the variant used during the [[Fall of Reach]], although it has a more compact wrist-mounted emitter like that of the traditional gauntlet.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', ''gameplay''</ref> | ||
== | == Changes == | ||
=== Changes from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' to ''Halo 2'' === | === Changes from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' to ''Halo 2'' === | ||
*Shields now slowly turn a red color as they take more damage. | *Shields now slowly turn a red color as they take more damage. | ||
*[[Kig-Yar Major]]s are indicated by an orange shield and orange armor, rather than brownish skin. | *[[Kig-Yar Major]]s are indicated by an orange shield and orange armor, rather than brownish skin. | ||
*The gaps for firing weapons are slightly smaller. | *The gaps for firing weapons are slightly smaller. | ||
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===Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians''=== | ===Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians''=== | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* | *The Kig-Yar point defense gauntlets were often used by [[SPARTAN Program|Spartans]] who wanted enhanced shielding. They are commonly used by [[SPARTAN-III]]s, as their [[Semi-Powered Infiltration Armor|SPI]] armor doesn't include a built-in energy shield projector,<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 14''</ref> similar to the way they were utilized by the SPARTAN-IIs before they were given the energy-shielded [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|MJOLNIR Mark V]]. A group of [[Sangheili]] were also given point defense gauntlets in addition to their [[Sangheili Personal Energy Shield|existing energy shields]] on at least [[Onyx Conflict|one occasion]], an action which many of them felt was dishonorable.<ref name="GoO16"/> | ||
*In ''[[Halo | *The early [[MJOLNIR]] armor's [[shield]] system was reverse engineered from a Point Defense Gauntlet, but due to the way the shield being stretched, projectile weapons will collapse it. | ||
*[[Kig-Yar Sniper]]s and marksmen do carry these point defense gauntlets just as other Kig-Yar do, but do not activate them, as the brightly colored lights will reveal their location to the enemy. Canonically, they would possibly be used in case an enemy came in close. | |||
*In ''[[Halo PC]]'', the coloring for the Kig-Yar's personal energy shield will not be of the correct color. In the original Xbox version, the Kig-Yar Major has an orange energy shield whereas the Minor has cyan energy shield. The PC version, however, has a light green-blue energy shield coloring for all of the Kig-Yar, regardless of ranks. | |||
*Originally, in ''Halo 2'', [[Shielded Flood Carriers|some Carrier Forms]] were intended to utilize Kig-Yar point defense gauntlets. | *Originally, in ''Halo 2'', [[Shielded Flood Carriers|some Carrier Forms]] were intended to utilize Kig-Yar point defense gauntlets. | ||
*The shield seems to be a dual-wieldable item, as Jackals are never seen holding a weapon in their shield hand, as this would interfere with their shield, aim, and posture (one exception is in a ''Halo 2'' [[glitch]] where the Arbiter could give shield bearing Jackals two-handed weapons). In ''Halo Wars'', they can hold a Covenant Carbine or Beam Rifle, along with the gauntlet, with ease. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HCE Gauntlet.png|The Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet in the [[Halo | File:HCE Gauntlet.png|The Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet in the [[Halo PC|PC version]] of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. | ||
File:HCE Gauntlet Deactivated.png|A Kig-Yar with a deactivated point defense gauntlet. | File:HCE Gauntlet Deactivated.png|A Kig-Yar with a deactivated point defense gauntlet. | ||
File:Jackal.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor with a point defense gauntlet in ''[[Halo 2]]''. | File:Jackal.jpg|A Kig-Yar Minor with a point defense gauntlet in ''[[Halo 2]]''. | ||
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File:Jackalshield.jpg|A Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet's shield disintegrating. | File:Jackalshield.jpg|A Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet's shield disintegrating. | ||
File:jackal shield in power drain 2.jpg|A Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet collapsing when exposed to a Power Drain. | File:jackal shield in power drain 2.jpg|A Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet collapsing when exposed to a Power Drain. | ||
File:Jackal shield.jpg|The shape of the point defense gauntlet's shield in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | File:Jackal shield.jpg|The shape of the point defense gauntlet's shield in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | ||
File:HReach - Skirmisher.png|A Skirmisher Murmillo with two point defense gauntlet variant in ''Halo: Reach''. | File:HReach - Skirmisher.png|A Skirmisher Murmillo with two point defense gauntlet variant in ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
File: | File:Journal_shield.png|Diagrams of the inner workings of a point defense gauntlet in [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Halsey]]'s [[Dr. Halsey's personal journal|journal]]. | ||
File:Halseys Journal Covenant IRIS symbol.png|Another look at the inner working of a point defense gauntlet by Dr. Halsey, with a symbol similar to a Forerunner symbol. | File:Halseys Journal Covenant IRIS symbol.png|Another look at the inner working of a point defense gauntlet by Dr. Halsey, with a symbol similar to a Forerunner symbol. | ||
File:Threshold2.png|A Kig-Yar Major with a point defense gauntlet in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''. | File:Threshold2.png|A Kig-Yar Major with a point defense gauntlet in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''. | ||
File: | File:H4C-Unggoywithshields.png|Concept art for ''[[Halo 4]]'' of [[Unggoy Storm]] using defense gauntlets. | ||
File:H4 profile - KigYar.png|The point defense gauntlet in ''Halo 4''. | File:H4 profile - KigYar.png|The point defense gauntlet in ''Halo 4''. | ||
File:Superstructure Assault.png|Kig-Yar minors with point defense gauntlets in ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''. | File:Superstructure Assault.png|Kig-Yar minors with point defense gauntlets in ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''. | ||
File:H5G-KigYarStormWF.png|The point defense gauntlet in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | File:H5G-KigYarStormWF.png|The point defense gauntlet in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
File:H5G - Kig-Yar deactivated gauntlet.png|A deactivated gauntlet in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5G - Kig-Yar deactivated gauntlet.png|A deactivated gauntlet in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | ||
**''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]'' | **''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]'' | *''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]'' | ||
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant|Covenant]]'' | **''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant|Covenant]]'' | ||
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]'' | **''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' | *''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]'' | *''[[Halo: Ground Command]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | *''[[Halo Mythos]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]'' | *''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]'' | *''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: | *''[[Halo: Recruit]]'' {{C|Non-canonical appearance}} | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Shield technology]] | [[Category:Shield technology]] | ||