Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword
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148.5 centimetres (58.5 in)[1] |
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2.4 kilograms (5.3 lb)[1] |
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| “ | The Energy Sword is the iconic weapon of Elite warriors; a shaped-plasma blade that combines elegance and lethality in a single instrument. It is utterly lethal in close combat, slicing through, shields, armor, and bone with equal ease.[6] | ” |
The Meluth'qelos-pattern fireblade, more commonly known as the energy sword, is a Covenant melee weapon manufactured by Merchants of Qikost.[1]
Overview[edit]
Design details[edit]
- Main article: Energy sword (fiction)
The Meluth'qelos-pattern fireblade is one of the many energy sword variants manufactured by the Covenant and inherited by the Banished.[1]
Usage[edit]
The Meluth'qelos-pattern fireblade is a weapon carried by high-ranking Sangheili in the Banished; during the Battle for Zeta Halo, it saw extensive use among Ultras, Warlords, Sangheili Special Operations Officers, and Honor Guards.[5] It is one of the more common designs adopted by the Banished.[1]
Variants[edit]
- Bloodblade: As with many other patterns of energy swords, the Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword can be customized as a bloodblade, with red-colored plasma.[7] Jega 'Rdomnai carried one as his personal energy sword.[8]
- Duelist Energy Sword: A cobalt-colored Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword with a white hilt and a lightweight frame, granting the user increased movement speed.[9] It was used by Okro 'Vagaduun during the Battle for Zeta Halo.[5]
Meluth'qelos-pattern Bloodblade
Duelist Energy Sword
Non-canon and dubious canon appearances[edit]
Silver Timeline[edit]
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- Main article: Silver Timeline
Meluth'qelos-pattern energy swords are used by Covenant Sangheili against humanity.
During the Fall of Reach, John-117 attempted to duel Arbiter Var 'Gatanai with Meluth'qelos-pattern energy swords, but they were interupted by another Sangheili who shot John instead.[10]
During the Battle of Installation 04, John recovered an Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword from the wreckage of Var 'Gatanai's ship and used it to engage the Arbiter in a vicious duel. After winning the fight, John killed Var with his own energy sword.[11]
In-game information[edit]
- Main article: Energy sword
The Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword is featured in Halo Infinite. The energy sword is a powerful melee weapon in close-quarters combat, capable of killing most foes with a single strike.
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Development images[edit]
Concept art of the infected energy sword for Halo Infinite.
John-117 getting ready to lunge at a Sangheili in the Campaign Gameplay Trailer.
John-117 equipped with a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword in the demo for Project Foundry.
Renders[edit]
A Sangheili Special Operations Officer wielding an energy sword.
John-117 with an energy sword.
Arkad Nar 'Kulul with an energy sword.
Orim 'Kasaan with an energy sword.
Screenshots[edit]
A Kabuto-clad Spartan wielding an energy sword in A New Generation.
HUD view of the energy sword.
HUD view of the idle animation for the energy sword, showcasing the hilt.
Chak 'Lok holding a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword.
Jega 'Rdomnai with a Meluth'qelos-pattern Bloodblade and Ghostpierce.
A Sangheili Warlord wielding a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword.
A Spartan in combat with a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword.
A Spartan throws a grenade while wielding a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword.
A Spartan with a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword.
A Spartan holding the infected variant of the Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword during Infection.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo Infinite (First appearance)
- Halo: The Television Series Season One
- Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon
- Halo: Flashpoint
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 482
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 349
- ^ a b c Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 63
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Energy Sword (Retrieved on Sep 21, 2011) [local archive] [external archive]
- ^ a b c Halo Infinite, Gameplay
- ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - Energy Sword description: "The Energy Sword is the iconic weapon of Elite warrior; a shaped-plasma blade that combines elegance and lethality in a single instrument. It is utterly lethal in close combat, slicing through, shields, armor, and bone with equal ease."
- ^ Halo Infinite, campaign level House of Reckoning
- ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - Elite Bloodblade description: "Once the personal Energy Sword of Jega 'Rdomnai—now a hard-won memento of his defeat."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - Duelist Energy Sword description: "Lightweight frame allows for increased agility."
- ^ Halo: The Television Series, episode Reach
- ^ Halo: The Television Series, episode Halo
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