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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Era|HCW|Post}}
{{Seealso|Sangheili point defense gauntlet}}
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[[File:H3 PointDefenseGauntlet Deactivated.jpg|thumb|200px|A deactivated point defense gauntlet being carried by a [[Kig-Yar|Jackal]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''.]]
[[File:H3 PointDefenseGauntlet Deactivated.jpg|thumb|200px|A deactivated point defense gauntlet being carried by a [[Kig-Yar|Jackal]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''.]]


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==Design==
==Design==
[[File:Journal shield.png|thumb|200px|Diagrams of the inner workings of a point defense gauntlet in [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Halsey]]'s [[Dr. Halsey's personal journal|journal]].]]
[[File:Journal_shield.png|thumb|200px|Diagrams of the inner workings of a point defense gauntlet in [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Halsey]]'s [[Dr. Halsey's personal journal|journal]].]]


Worn on the forearm of the user, the gauntlet creates an "linear energy field"{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} that deflects and absorbs small arms weaponry to an extent; ballistic weapons, both human and covenant, simply bounce off the energy barrier, whereas the plasma-based weaponry is absorbed by the energy barrier, eventually collapsing it, though the shield can regenerate and be reactivated.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC359}} Heavier weaponries such as the Covenant's {{Pattern|Pez'tk|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.
Worn on the forearm of the user, the gauntlet creates an "linear energy field"{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} that deflects and absorbs small arms weaponry to an extent; ballistic weapons, both human and covenant, simply bounce off the energy barrier, whereas the plasma-based weaponry is absorbed by the energy barrier, eventually collapsing it, though the shield can regenerate and be reactivated.{{Ref/Reuse|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 a red and then a faint shade of pink before it fades out and deactivates completely.
The shield of the point defense gauntlet reflects its current charge by changing color gradually from its original color to a red and then a faint shade of pink before it fades out and deactivates completely.
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There are several observed models of point defense gauntlet. The most common one is mounted on a wrist strap with an oval emitter, and has two cutaways for firing. Another model seen during the [[Fall of Reach]] has also been observed, which had only one cutaway and was emitted by a full-arm gauntlet.
There are several observed models of point defense gauntlet. The most common one is mounted on a wrist strap with an oval emitter, and has two cutaways for firing. Another model seen during the [[Fall of Reach]] has also been observed, 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 in the Covenant and [[Skirmisher]]s in the [[Banished]], known as the defensive energy shield bracer.<ref>'''Halo: Encyclopedia''', ''page 156''</ref>  
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>  


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>


===Usage===
===Usage===
Point Defense Gauntlets have been historically employed by the Kig-Yar, serving in the Covenant and its remnants. They are most commonly employed by Kig-Yar support infantry, with higher Kig-Yar ranks such as [[Kig-Yar Major|Majors]], [[Kig-Yar Heavy|Heavies]], and [[Kig-Yar Raider|Raiders]] being equipped with stronger shields than their [[Kig-Yar Minor|Minor]], [[Kig-Yar Storm|Storm]], and [[Kig-Yar Freebooter|Freebooter]] brethren, usually denoted by red or orange colouration as opposed to blue/ purple colouration. They are also carried by [[Kig-Yar Sniper]]s, though are not always employed. Nonetheless, the use of two-handed weapons such as {{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}}s does not seem to be a significant hindrance to Defense Gauntlet Usage.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref> [[Kig-Yar Ranger]]s have also been known to employ gauntlets, though their use is sporadic.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''' - ''[[Warzone]]''</ref> Common tactic with the shield is for Kig-Yar to crouch behind them and advanced while firing their weapons through the cutout on the side, though they are also capable of overlapping the shields to form a shield wall.<ref>'''[[Halo 2 E3 demo]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Ground Command]]'''</ref>
Point Defense Gauntlets have been historically employed by the Kig-Yar, serving in the Covenant and its remnants. They are most commonly employed by Kig-Yar support infantry, with higher Kig-Yar ranks such as [[Kig-Yar Major|Majors]] and [[Kig-Yar Heavy|Heavies]] being equipped with stronger shields than their [[Kig-Yar Minor|Minor]] and [[Kig-Yar Storm|Storm]] brethren, usually denoted by red or orange colouration as opposed to blue/ purple colouration. They are also carried by [[Kig-Yar Sniper]]s, though are not always employed. Nonetheless, the use of two-handed weapons such as [[Type-51 carbine]]s does not seem to be a significant hindrance to Defense Gauntlet Usage.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref> [[Kig-Yar Ranger]]s have also been known to employ gauntlets, though their use is sporadic.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''' - ''[[Warzone]]''</ref> Common tactic with the shield is for Kig-Yar to crouch behind them and advanced while firing their weapons through the cutout on the side, though they are also capable of overlapping the shields to form a shield wall.<ref>'''[[Halo 2 E3 demo]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Ground Command]]'''</ref>


During the War, [[SPARTAN-II]] personnel were known to retrieve Point Defense Gauntlets when possible to augment their defense, in particular those of the [[SPARTAN-III program]] whose [[SPI]] armor did not have energy shield capabilities.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 14''</ref> 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/Reuse|GoO16}}
During the War, [[SPARTAN-II]] personnel were to known to retrieve Point Defense Gauntlets when possible to augment their defense, in particular those of the [[SPARTAN-III program]] whose [[SPI]] armor did not have energy shield capabilities.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 14''</ref> 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/Reuse|GoO16}}


== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
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===Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians''===
===Changes from ''Halo 4'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians''===
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* Kig-Yar now use their shield to bash opponents in melee.
*Kig-Yar now use their shield to bash opponents in melee.
* A Spartan charge temporarily stuns a Kig-Yar carrying shields


===Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians'' to ''Halo Infinite''===
===Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians'' to ''Halo Infinite''===
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*The shield's emitter is oval again.
*The shield's emitter is oval again.
*The shield's design resembles the design from ''Halo 3'' with two openings, though it is still worn on the left arm.
*The shield's design resembles the design from ''Halo 3'' with two openings, though it is still worn on the left arm.
* A [[Grappleshot]] temporarily stuns a Kig-Yar carrying shields instead of a Spartan charge.


===''Halo Wars''===
===''Halo Wars''===
In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', point defense gauntlets are equipped for the Covenant's Jackal units. The initial Jackal does not spawn with a shield, but can be given one with the Defense Gauntlet upgrade. These initial shields are prone to collapse under enemy fire, however, though this can be mitigated with the Supreme Gauntlet upgrade, which allows the shield to absorb fire indefinitely. These shields are equipped and operated by snipers operating two-handed carbines and [[Sulok-pattern beam rifle|beam rifles]], a departure from typical ''Halo'' games.
In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', point defense gauntlets are equipped for the Covenant's Jackal units. The initial Jackal does not spawn with a shield, but can be given one with the Defense Gauntlet upgrade. These initial shields are prone to collapse under enemy fire, however, though this can be mitigated with the Supreme Gauntlet upgrade, which allows the shield to absorb fire indefinitely. These shields are equipped and operated by snipers operating two-handed carbines and [[Type-50 particle beam rifle|beam rifles]], a departure from typical ''Halo'' games.


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
*In the original Xbox version of Halo: Combat Evolved, Kig-Yar shields turn red when hit by energy weapons, while in all subsequent ports of the game, the shields do not change color at all, as with other broken textures.
*In ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC port)|''Halo: Combat Evolved'' for 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.
*In ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC port)|''Halo: Combat Evolved'' for 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.
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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:H3ODST ChargedPlasmaPistol.png|A Kig-Yar Major and Minor with their point defense gauntlets in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
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:HR JackalMinor&Major.png|A Kig-Yar Major and Minor with their point defense gauntlets in ''Halo: Reach''.
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:H4 ApexSite Concept 1.jpg|Concept art for ''[[Halo 4]]'' of [[Unggoy Storm]] using defense gauntlets.
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''.
File:HINF HangarFreebooters.jpg|[[Kig-Yar Freebooter]]s' gauntlets in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF JackalGauntlets 1.png|The gauntlets on a Freebooter and a Raider in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF JackalGauntlets 2.png|The gauntlets illuminating their users in ''Halo Infinite''.
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**''[[Unspoken]]'' {{Im}}
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*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''
**''[[Reckoning]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
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