Prophets' Bane
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Prophets' Bane, originally called End of Night,[1] is the personal energy sword of Arbiter Thel 'Vadam.[3] It is one of a number of swords in 'Vadam's personal collection, stored in the contemplarium of Vadam Keep.[4]
The blade's name appears to be derived from a similar epithet applied to the ancient Arbiter Vema 'Togad, who led the Sangheili in war against the San'Shyuum "Prophets" during the War of Beginnings,[5] and a testament to 'Vadam's staunch opposition to the Prophets' leadership in the latter days of the Human-Covenant War and the beginning of the Great Schism. Like other high-ranking Sangheili, Thel 'Vadam had the ancient sword custom-upgraded by a master swordsmith[6] in Vadam keep.[1]
Service history[edit]
The Prophets' Bane is an ancient sword of the House of Vadam dating back before the ratification of the Writ of Union and the establishment of the Covenant. Formerly known as the "End of Night", the sword came to be recognized by its original user as more than a warrior's tool, but a weapon that possessed the warrior's heart. The blade was highly treasured and stored away to serve as a reservoir of glory and honor that can be redeemed in times of great need.[1]
Following the aftermath of the Human-Covenant War, Arbiter Thel 'Vadam recovered the sword from the House of Vadam's vaults. Unusual among Sangheili, the Arbiter reforged and upgraded the blade in a way that apparently preserved its honor and history, but changed its destiny. Upgraded in the traditional Sangheili manner in his clan's own forge, 'Vadam insisted for the blade to incorporate components of the energy sword that he used to assassinate the High Prophet of Truth during the Battle of Installation 00 in 2552. Like other Sangheili relic weapons, the Prophets' Bane was not named by its wielder, but rather by other Sangheili as 'Vadam's blade became a known instrument of change and self-determination across the Sangheili colonies.[1] Following the sword's upgrade, the Arbiter wielded the Prophets' Bane to slay his foes in the conflicts that followed the Covenant War, including the Blooding Years that engulfed much of Sanghelios.[7] The 'Vadam's use of the weapon continued into the Created uprising, seeing notable use during his mission to Netherop in late 2559.[8]
In-game information[edit]
Halo 5: Guardians[edit]
Prophets' Bane is a mythic melee weapon in Halo 5: Guardians. In the multiplayer beta, it was featured on the map Truth as an ordinary weapon spawn in the Top Mid platform; it was the only mythic weapon available in the beta, and until the release of Hammer Storm's Combat Evolved Pistol, the only mythic weapon available in Arena. In the final release, it is available in Warzone as a Legendary REQ that costs 
energy to use. It is also available on the campaign mission Osiris if the player shoots seven combat knives to unlock a hidden easter egg that also summons the Warden Eternal and an oversized Promethean Knight.
The weapon can be wielded exactly as a regular energy sword. It gives the player a passive movement buff when wielded, allowing the user to traverse distances much quicker than with other energy swords. Additionally, the lunge distance is greatly increased when zoomed in at the expense of the field of view, the motion tracker, and the ability to Sprint. In the final version of the game, it is a Legendary REQ which comes with a built-in active camouflage generator that remains powered as long as the weapon is equipped. This function is disabled should the sword's battery be depleted.[7]
Gallery[edit]
Development images[edit]
Concept art of the Prophets' Bane for Halo 5: Guardians.
A side view of the Prophets' Bane.
Render of the full hilt of the weapon from Halo 5: Guardians.
Render of the hilt without the handguard.
Hi-poly render of the model used for the weapon.
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Screenshots[edit]
The weapon on the deck of the map Truth in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.
A first person view of the sword in the Halo 5 Guardians Multiplayer Beta.
Smart Scope with the Prophets Bane in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.
A comparison between the standard Energy Sword and the Prophets Bane in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.
First-person view of the Prophets' Bane by Edward Buck in the Halo 5: Guardians campaign.
First-person view of the Prophets' Bane.
Smart scope with the Prophets' Bane.
Another view of the sword.
Thel 'Vadam with the Prophets' Bane during the Battle of Sunaion.
Thel 'Vadam kills a Sangheili Ranger with Prophets' Bane.
The Prophets' Bane in Killer Instinct.
Thel 'Vadam with Prophets' Bane in Halo Mythos.
Thel 'Vadam with Prophets' Bane on the cover of Halo: Outcasts.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
- Halo Mythos
- Halo: Outcasts
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Halo Waypoint, Prophets' Bane (Retrieved on Nov 24, 2015) [archive]
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, REQ card: Prophets' Bane description "The Arbiter awaits the San'Shyuum's inevitable return with blade in hand. Mythic Energy Sword with embedded Active Camo generator and a wider lunge radius when using Smart-Link. The sword's infectious bloodlust also increases movement speed."
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Arbiter Thel Vadam (Retrieved on Jul 4, 2015) [archive]
- ^ Halo: Outcasts, chapter 2
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 244
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Clarity & Grace (Retrieved on Dec 23, 2019) [archive]
- ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, Prophets' Bane in-game weapon
- ^ Halo: Outcasts, Cover art
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