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[[Image:Shieldandswordeq0.png|thumb|190px|A [[Sangheili]] [[Major Elite|Major]] with a Energy Shield in an early development version of Halo: Combat Evolved.<ref>Source: [[Halo E3 2000 Trailer]]</ref>]] | |||
[[Image:Elite PDG.jpg|thumb| [[Rtas 'Vadumee]] deflects enemy fire with an Energy shield.]] | |||
A '''Point Defense Gauntlet''' is a protection orientated device carried by the [[Sangheili]] of the [[Covenant]] and later, the [[Covenant Separatists|Separatists]] . | |||
==Operational Use== | |||
While the Point Defense Gauntlet has never been encountered by [[UNSC]] forces, it was used by [[Special Operations Commander|Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadumee]] during the infiltration and then destruction of the ''[[Infinite Succor]]''. Instead of the triple-layered shield that at least one Sangheili has been seen with, this was a diamond-shaped shield with only one layer, it was also seen to be able to absorb attacks, making the shield highly resilient so the shield could probably take a lot of damage before it is overwhelmed, unlike the [[Kig-yar]] [[Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlet|shield]]. These shields are very similar to the Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlet, except the Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlets produce round and deep shields while the Sangheili version is flat and less practical in a battle. | |||
The shield would have provided additional cover and protection for the Elites, who already carry their [[Elite Personal Energy Shield|Sangheili Personal Energy Shield]], so if it had made it into the games it would have made things even harder for the [[UNSC]]. | |||
==Trivia== | |||
*This item was going to be used in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' by [[Sangheili]] soldiers, it was replaced by the [[Elite Personal Energy Shield|Sangheili Personal Energy Shield]] and was given to [[Jackal]]s instead. | |||
*The shield protects most of the Elite's user body because of its size and diamond shape. | |||
*The only [[UNSC]] encounter with it is in the ''[[Halo E3 2000 Trailer]]''. | |||
*Although this was intended in the three games, Bungie stated that an energy shield is enough for one. | |||
*[[Rtas 'Vadum]] activates it when he duels against [[Kusovai]] in ''[[the Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' story; the shield is active along with the [[Energy Sword]] on the same arm, indicating it's probably attached to the user's wrist<ref>''[[Halo Graphic Novel|Halo:]] [[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor|Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'', page 52</ref>. | |||
*It seems much more resistant than the [[Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlet]], in fact, it absorbs damage even from an Energy Sword effortlessly, while the other wouldn't stand after a hit from such a weapon. | |||
*It has been said that "Elites with Energy Sword and these shields look rather like "KNIGHTS." | |||
*In ''Ghosts of Onyx'', [[Sangheili]] warriors find it dishonorable to use [[Kig-yar]] Point Defense Gauntlets, perhaps the reason why the [[Sangheili]] sheild variant remains relatively unpopular among [[Sangheili]]. | |||
==Related Articles== | |||
*[[Sangheili]] | |||
*[[Elite Personal Energy Shield|Sangheili Personal Energy Shield]] | |||
*[[Jackal Point Defense Gauntlet|Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlet]] | |||
==Sources== | |||
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[[Category:The Covenant]] | |||
[[Category:Technology]] | |||
