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The '''Sentinel Beam''' is a [[Forerunner]] plasma based Directed Energy [[weapon]], and is the primary weapon of Forerunner constructs, specifically [[Sentinel]]s. This is particularly effective against the [[Flood]] and [[energy shields]].

==Introduction==
The '''Sentinel Beam''' is a basic and effective anti-[[Flood]] [[Forerunner]]-built weapon that is an integral part of Sentinels, who use it to control outbreaks of the [[Flood]]. However, it was designed to only fight small outbreaks. It is projected as a [[Sentinel|yellow-orange]] or [[Sentinel Major|blue]] beam of energy that can efficiently cut through hordes of Flood, [[Infection Forms]] in particular, that the Sentinels have to deal with when an outbreak occurs. The blue Sentinel Beam is a stronger, more efficient version of the common yellow-orange Sentinel Beam, but it overheats more quickly and its charge depletes faster. The blue Sentinel Beam is used by [[Sentinel Major]]s. 

Like the [[Energy Sword]] and [[Fuel Rod Gun]], the Sentinel Beam is not player-usable in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], but it is usable in [[Halo 2]] and [[Halo 3]]. The more powerful blue version of the beam is only available in [[Halo 2]] campaign, not in [[multiplayer]].

The Sentinel Beam runs on a non-rechargeable battery with a maximum charge of 100% that runs out very quickly, so this means that when depleted you will have to find a new weapon or a new Sentinel Beam. Like the [[Covenant]]'s [[Plasma]]-based arsenal, it can temporarily overheat if 20% of the battery is used up in one continuous stream. It is effective against the [[Flood]] and [[Sentinel]]s, and is able to quickly deplete shields like Plasma weapons, though it does less physical damage. It also vents excess heat extremely quickly, to counter the effects of the fast overheat rate of the weapon.

An [[Easter Egg]] shows a dual wield version of the Sentinel Beam in [[Halo 2]].

Continuous contact from a Sentinel Beam can be devastating against any opponent, especially in [[Halo 3]].

The beams used by the [[Onyx Sentinel|Sentinels]] at [[Onyx]] were a golden color, an odd exception to the usual rule of blue beams being the most powerful. Although this variation of the weapon took significantly longer to charge, it is thought to have been capable of destroying a fully shielded [[Spartan II|Spartan]], and gained exponential increases in power when multiple Sentinels worked together, to the point where it could be used to destroy entire fleets of [[Covenant Cruiser]]s. It may be worth noting that there were some other differences between the Sentinels of Onyx and the ones that appear on the [[Halo Installations|Halo Array]]; these were pointed out by [[Dr. Halsey]]. These are listed under [[Onyx Sentinel]]. Also, the Sentinels on Onyx are of a different design to the ones on the [[Halo]] rings, as these were meant to guard a Shield World, not Flood containment facilities. 

Since Sentinels were created over a millennium ago, it is believed they have unlimited battery (or an integrated battery on the Sentinel), although when you destroy Sentinels they show a battery of under 100. Sentinel Beams have unlimited range, but is equipped with a scope on the Sentinel's eyes rather than on the weapon, since Sentinels can't actually "hold" weapons.

In the [[Halo 2]] [[campaign]], the Sentinel Beam is a deadly, all-around good weapon. It is highly effective when used to strip shields of an [[Elite]]. It possesses a decent rate of fire, amazing accuracy & range, and great damage against both shielded and unshielded opponents, though short bursts of it cause little damage, sustained beam assaults are withering. The beam's targeting reticule is also reasonably centered, providing a better aim. The weapon's [[melee]] attack is about as strong as that of the [[Rocket Launcher]]'s, and is likewise considerably slow. Two variants of the Sentinel Beam are seen in the campaign: the standard yellow-orange one in the silver housing, and the more powerful blue beam, which is encased in a gold housing. While the blue version is more powerful, it is also quite rare and will overheat faster than the standard version of the weapon.

The beam makes another appearance in [[Halo 3]], with a few visual upgrades and several technical fixes. Unlike its [[Halo 2]] counterpart, the weapon now has virtually infinite range and fires a much stronger beam that, if held consistently on an enemy, can destroy them within a few seconds. It is, obviously enough, extremely effective when used against [[Flood]], and will cut down any form, including the vaunted Pure Forms, if aimed properly. The beam does not spawn on any multiplayer maps using the standard weapons settings, and players cannot spawn with them in any game type, custom or otherwise. However, the weapon must be added to a map through the Forge editor for use in multiplayer. Combat-wise, in Halo 3, this weapon is a very useful weapon in the right situation, the ammunition is depleted quickly, but it is a powerful tool in combat, especially if played on Infection, with infinite ammo enabled.

Also worth noting is the version of the beam that the Monitor [[343 Guilty Spark (Monitor)|343 Guilty Spark]] makes use of. In Halo 3, the construct uses the integrated weapon to destroy a Flood Combat Form, mortally wound [[Sergeant Avery Johnson]] and fight off the Master Chief and the Arbiter. The beam he fires is more powerful than and twice as thick as the usual Sentinel Beam, and is bright red in color rather than orange.

==Appearances==
This weapon first appears in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], though like the [[Energy Sword]] and the [[Fuel Rod Gun]], the player cannot wield it.

In [[Halo 2]], it first appears on [[The Arbiter (Level)|The Arbiter]], where [[Heretic Elites]] used it as a weapon to attempt to stop the [[Arbiter (Character)|Arbiter]] and his allies from eradicating the [[Heretic]] force, in the [[Gas Mine]]. Flood Elite [[Flood Combat Form|Combat Forms]] then used it on [[The Oracle (Level)|The Oracle]], since almost all of the Elite forms were once Heretic Elites. Many of these weapons appear on [[Sacred Icon (Level)|Sacred Icon]] and [[Quarantine Zone (Level)|Quarantine Zone]], where the stronger blue beam versions were available from the many destroyed [[Sentinel Majors]]. It lasted longer than the one in Halo 3. 

In [[Halo 3]], It first appears on [[The Ark (Level)|The Ark]], where it can be gained by picking one of the Sentinels being destroyed (by you, although they may attack you if you destroy too many, or the Covenant Loyalists) patrolling the area. Then it was seen on [[The Covenant (Level)|The Covenant]], where some Sentinels were tasked to aid the Arbiter and [[Master Chief]] in their escape from the Flood in the [[Ark]]'s [[Citadel]]. When Master Chief, the Arbiter and Johnson arrive on the new [[Installation 04 (II)]], they had to clear the Flood blocking their way to the Control Room with the assistance of Sentinels. When one of the Sentinels is destroyed, the Sentinel Beam will remain intact. When the monitor 343 Guilty Spark was destroyed, and the Halo ring activated, Sentinels turned on the escaping Spartan and the Arbiter, which caused several casualties and left their Beam weapons collectible to them. The energy of this weapon was drained when using rather than the one in Halo 2.

==Character Compatibility==
*[[Elite]]s ([[Halo 2]] and [[Halo 3]])
*[[Spartan II]]s ([[Halo 2]] and [[Halo 3]])
*[[Sentinels]]
*[[Monitor]]s

==[[Multi-player]]==
[[Image:Sentinel Warthog.jpg|thumb|Right|A player firing the weapon from the passenger seat of a Warthog. Note the single-handed wielding.]]The Sentinel Beam is quite rare in multiplayer games, and if available, it can be a powerful weapon in the hands of experts. In ''[[Halo 2]]'', the Sentinel Beam is useful, but in ''[[Halo 3]]'' it is one of the best weapons in the game. On many [[Infection]] game types, when [[Zombies]] have instant death, the Sentinel Beam is very powerful, allowing a player to sweep an area at any range, killing all foes in the immediate area.

===Other tips===
====[[Halo:Custom Edition|Halo: CE]]====
*The Sentinel Beam is only available for use if you bump-possess a [[Sentinel]] in [[Halo:Custom Edition|Custom Edition]], carry out a certain order of steps or simply modify the desired level so that you start with a Sentinel Beam, or so that you start as a Sentinel. The beam never runs out, but it is relatively ineffective against other players. Otherwise, this weapon is not seen at all with anything other than the Sentinels in Campaign.

====[[Halo 2]]====
*In Halo 2 [[Multi-player]], the Sentinel Beam appears as a default weapon in the bases on [[Backwash]] and on [[Desolation]].
*The weapon can actually make it harder for enemy players to see if it is aimed at their head, but should only be done at close to medium range.
*This is best used in a small map like [[Warlock]]. Also good for [[Headlong]] as long as you have other more powerful weapons with you.
*If the Sentinel Beam is the only weapon you have, conserve ammo and rely on melee as much as possible. It has a greatly effective and quick [[melee]]. Only fire the weapon when your target is far away, because ammo goes fast. Melee in close quarters, and avoid deadly crossfire. Replace as often as possible.
*If you have other weapons on the map, use those. The Sentinel Beam is effective, but hard to aim. Only use it if you have advantages over other players such as better aim, etc.
*A Sentinel Beam is useful against flesh, so a grenade to take down the opponent's shields followed by a burst from the Sentinel Beam can quickly kill an opponent.
*A widely refuted myth about this weapon is that it can score head shots. This is partially true. Like the [[Magnum]], [[Battle Rifle]], [[Covenant Carbine]], [[Sniper Rifle]], and [[Beam Rifle]], it can get head shots, but only if you are already aiming at the head when you start shooting, i.e., it will not work if you sweep the beam to the target's head.
*The Sentinel Beam is accurate at any distance.
*Ironically, it is a very good weapon against Sentinels.
*On the level "[[Quarantine Zone]]" you can, at start, give two of your [[Elite]] allies an sentinel beam each, and have them board the riding seats of your [[Spectre]]. Since NPCs can't run out of ammo, they make excellent weaponry. Sadly, further in the mission, if you manage to keep both Elites and Spectre intact to that point, you have to leave the Spectre.

====[[Halo 3]]====
*During a game of [[Infection]] on Halo 3 Multiplayer, the Sentinel Beam is an effective way to rid yourself of chasing Zombie forces, but take care as to where you aim, since the beam is easy to spot and is likely to give your position away if the shot goes astray, This will without a doubt, get you chased by more Zombie forces.
*When loading up vehicles, a Sentinel Beam in the passenger seat is an incredibly deadly tool. The most flexible location is in the back seat of a [[Mongoose]], although the passenger seat of a [[Warthog]] or [[Prowler]] is also useful and advantageous to the match. The advantage of vehicle bound Sentinel Beams are that it can 'clothesline' foes.
*Even though it is a headshot weapon, try aiming it at the stomach area for better accuracy, as the weapon is powerful enough to not need a headshot.
*Steady shots can make the Sentinel Beam a great anti-sniper weapon. Fire at the sniper and then sweep the area. You will eventually meet your target, and they will have a difficult time evading the beam.
*The Sentinel Beam has an extremely large power consumption rate, about 5% per second, so always carry a backup weapon and try to save the Beam for emergencies.
*The Sentinel Beam is also very useful for taking down the [[Brute]]'s [[Power Armor|Armor]] quickly and effectively.
*The Sentinel Beam is also great for taking down [[Jackals]] and their shields as well as [[Grunts]]' armor, but it may overheat which leaves you a sitting duck for attacks against you.
*The Sentinel Beam is great against the Flood, as Infection Forms will burst if they are even caught in the beam; Human Flood forms will die instantly, Elite and Brute forms may take longer to kill. Aim for the Infection Form embedded in their chest and you'll kill it. [[Pure Forms]] are tougher, but Stalkers and Ranged Forms will die by the time it overheats. Tank Forms however, will take two long blasts to take down from the stomach or for a possibly instant kill, aim for the mouth.
*There is no playlist in matchmaking at this time where a Sentinel beam is present and usable, probably because of the power of the weapon.
*This can sweep up Brutes without their power armor in seconds.
*If you encounter a wraith, aim at the gunner with the sentinel beam. Sustain your fire, and you'll kill the brute gunner. It'll overheat, but wraith mortars are easier dodged than plasma cannon shots.

==Trivia==
*This is the only usable Forerunner weapon in the trilogy, other than the Major Sentinel's beam.
*Even though the beam looks as it goes on forever, it doesn’t. If you stand on top of the building near the back alley with the Warthogs in [[Headlong]], you can shoot towards the bridge across the map and a second player can see that the beam ends.
*It is currently not available by default in '''any''' known Halo 3 multiplayer map. It is only available in Forge, and Custom Games.
*The [[Automated Turret]] uses a similar beam to that of the [[Sentinel Major]] from [[Halo 2]].
*In Halo 2, there is a lone Sentinel that fires [[Needler]] rounds and drops a Needler when killed. This was meant to be a test when Bungie was experimenting with different weapons for the Sentinels. None of these new weapons made it into the final version of the game, but the lone [[Needler Sentinel]] was not deleted from the final product. (note that this is not an easter egg but an item that was forgoten to be deleted from the final cut)
*In [[Halo 2]], when a Sentinel Major's Sentinel Beam is dropped, it has the steel color of a Minor's beam, but when picked up is colored gold like a [[Sentinel Major]]'s beam, denoting an error on Bungie's behalf.
*The Sentinels on [[Onyx]] have beams with temperatures as high as 15,000 Kelvin<ref> [[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]</ref>
*Some have speculated that the [[Spartan Laser]] was based on the Sentinel Beam. This is, if not unlikely, certainly possible as Humans were alleged to have discovered [[Forerunner]] structures before meeting the [[Covenant]].
*Despite the fact that it has no scope, the Sentinel Beam can also be treated as a sniper weapon, due to the extremely long range and accuracy.
*A Sentinel Beam can easily drain a player's shields on multiplayer, even with overshields on. A player can be killed in just a few seconds of direct fire.
*The only enemies that use Sentinel Beams besides the Sentinels are [[Heretic Elites]] and their infected [[Combat Form|counterpart]] in Halo 2.
*Spartans and Elites hold the Sentinel Beam like a Support Weapon such as a turret or a [[Flamethrower]].
*The Sentinel Beam is used as "cutting laser" and a holy beam to end the Preceptor's power in the popular Halo Machinima [[The Codex]].
*The Sentinel Beam's beam appears in orange and light blue colors. 343 Guilty Spark uses a much stronger and more powerful red colored Sentinel Beam.
*When a passenger is in a ground UNSC vehicle, the weapon is held with one hand, giving the appearance of the beam being shot from the Passengers hand, not the Sentinel Beam.
*In [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], this weapon was not able to be wielded. When a [[Sentinel]] was destroyed, the weapon was either destroyed with the body, or simply too attached to be removed.
*When the popular Machinima [[Red vs. Blue]] first began utilizing [[Halo 2]], the players used as camera men used the Sentinel Beam to film as the makers of the show felt that it took up the least amount of room on the screen.{{fact}}
*The Sentinel Beam is extremely powerful against [[Flood]]; if the player concentrates a shot for a few seconds it will kill most Flood Forms.
*[[Forerunners]] referred to the [[Sentinels]] and their beams as "our very basic countermeasures".
*The Monitor's Sentinel Beam seems to be a crossing between a [[Spartan Laser]] and a Sentinel Beam.
*In Halo 2, you can hold a Sentinel Beam as primary weapon and a Major Sentinel Beam as a secondary weapon.
*[[Quarantine Zone]] and [[Sacred Icon]] are the only levels in which you can get the Major Sentinel Beam.
*There are only [[7]] levels in the Halo Trilogy where you can get the Sentinel Beam.
*The Sentinel beam is strong enough to knock around the bodies of [[Grunt|Grunts]], [[Jackals]] and [[Drones]] if hit in Halo 2.
*If you disarm an [[Enforcer]] by shooting its weapons off, its last resort weapon is an invisible sentinel beam.
*[[Halo 2]] is the only [[Halo]] game with a [[Sentinel Major]] beam.
*On the Halo 2 level [[The Arbiter (Level)|The Arbiter]], if you look along the tunnel, you will see a [[Heretic Grunt]] sleeping with a Sentinel Beam.
*It is possible to "rapid melee" with a Sentinel Beam like previously allowed with weapons in [[Halo 2]] by tapping the crouch button and the melee button. It is unknown why this is possible. The Sentinel Beam and the Gravity Hammer are the only weapons currently known to have the ability to rapid melee in [[Halo 3]] but, this is probably an overlooked mistake by Bungie since "rapid meleeing" was exclusive to Halo 2.
*In ''Halo 2'', if you give an Elite a Sentinel Beam, he will hold it with his left hand over the weapon and will have his hand bent awkwardly.
*In [[Halo: Combat Evolved|Halo: CE]] if you bumb-possess a Sentinel in Developer Mode, you can pick up Assault Rifles and use them, as a Sentinel. This is the only other weapon a Sentinel can use, the other being its beam.
*If you [[bump-possess]] a Sentinel in [[Halo:Combat Evolved|Halo: CE]], using its beam on another Sentinel will not hurt it, but it will lower its shield, that's if it has one.

==Sources==
*[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]
*[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]
*[Level: Quarantine zone]]

==Related Pages==

*[[Sentinels]] 
*[[Sentinel Major]]

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-{{Quote|You can totally dig the [[Aggressor Sentinel|bug-bots]]' own blasters out of their guts and use 'em yourself!|[[Otto-031]]{{Ref/Reuse|bl}}}}
-The '''sentinel beam''', also known as the '''sterilization beam''',{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=326}} is a [[Forerunner]] [[directed energy weapon]], most commonly used by [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} The weapon is particularly effective against small [[The Flood|Flood]] outbreaks, and is efficient at stripping [[Energy shielding|energy shields]]. Although typically integrated into the structure of an Aggressor, it can be used as a hand-held weapon if scavenged from a destroyed machine.<ref name="bl">'''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''', ''[[Halo: Blood Line Issue 3|Issue 3]]''</ref><ref name="h2">'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref>
-==Design details==
+{{HaloWikiLink|Sentinel_Beam}}
-The Sentinel Beam was designed to effectively destroy Flood biomatter, and is intended for use against minor Flood outbreaks. Although the weapon is integrated into an Aggressor's structure, a limited internal power supply allows it to function independently if its wielder is destroyed, though it remains unknown how exactly users trigger the beam. However, when it is not hooked up to an Aggressor, its battery life is very short. The weapon projects a yellow-orange or blue beam of superheated anion particles, which is capable of effectively cutting through flesh, bone and metal.<ref name="Encyclopedia">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 339''</ref> The Sentinel Beam was manufactured and developed by [[Ferrarius Assembler Vats]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
+The '''Sentinel Beam''' is a [[Forerunner]] plasma based Directed Energy [[weapon]], and is the primary weapon of Forerunner constructs, specifically [[Sentinel]]s. This is particularly effective against the [[Flood]] and [[energy shields]].
-Two variants of the Sentinel Beam are seen: the standard yellow-orange one in the silver housing, and the more powerful blue beam, which is encased in a gold housing.{{Ref/Reuse|h2}}
+==Introduction==
+The '''Sentinel Beam''' is a basic and effective anti-[[Flood]] [[Forerunner]]-built weapon that is an integral part of Sentinels, who use it to control outbreaks of the [[Flood]]. However, it was designed to only fight small outbreaks. It is projected as a [[Sentinel|yellow-orange]] or [[Sentinel Major|blue]] beam of energy that can efficiently cut through hordes of Flood, [[Infection Forms]] in particular, that the Sentinels have to deal with when an outbreak occurs. The blue Sentinel Beam is a stronger, more efficient version of the common yellow-orange Sentinel Beam, but it overheats more quickly and its charge depletes faster. The blue Sentinel Beam is used by [[Sentinel Major]]s.
-There is a battery housing on side of the weapon, which has a calibration dial on it and can be adjusted by the user.{{Ref/Note|In-game, the calibration dial cannot be adjusted.}}{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}
+Like the [[Energy Sword]] and [[Fuel Rod Gun]], the Sentinel Beam is not player-usable in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], but it is usable in [[Halo 2]] and [[Halo 3]]. The more powerful blue version of the beam is only available in [[Halo 2]] campaign, not in [[multiplayer]].
-The beams used by the [[Onyx Sentinel|Sentinels]] at [[Onyx]] were a golden color, with temperatures as high as 15,000 Kelvin.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 156''</ref> Although this variation of the weapon took significantly longer to charge, it is thought to have been capable of depleting a fully shielded [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|MJOLNIR Mark V Armor]] suit. Furthermore, Onyx Sentinels were capable of cooperating to generate golden beams capable of destroying entire [[Covenant]] [[Covenant cruiser|cruisers]].
+The Sentinel Beam runs on a non-rechargeable battery with a maximum charge of 100% that runs out very quickly, so this means that when depleted you will have to find a new weapon or a new Sentinel Beam. Like the [[Covenant]]'s [[Plasma]]-based arsenal, it can temporarily overheat if 20% of the battery is used up in one continuous stream. It is effective against the [[Flood]] and [[Sentinel]]s, and is able to quickly deplete shields like Plasma weapons, though it does less physical damage. It also vents excess heat extremely quickly, to counter the effects of the fast overheat rate of the weapon.
-===Advantages===
+An [[Easter Egg]] shows a dual wield version of the Sentinel Beam in [[Halo 2]].
-Continuous contact from a Sentinel Beam can be devastating even for armored opponents, and its ability to rapidly drain energy shields makes it an effective weapon against the Aggressors themselves. The weapon can temporarily overheat if 20% of the battery is used up in one continuous shot; the weapon vents excess heat in an attempt to counter this.
-It is, obviously enough, extremely effective when used against Flood, and will cut down any form — including the vaunted [[Flood pure form|pure forms]] — if aimed properly.
+Continuous contact from a Sentinel Beam can be devastating against any opponent, especially in [[Halo 3]].
-It possesses a decent damage rate, amazing accuracy and range, and sustained attacks with the weapon will inflict large amounts of damage. The weapon's [[melee]] attack is about as strong as that of a [[M41 SPNKR|Rocket Launcher]], and is likewise considerably slow. The melee is also capable of disintegrating a [[Flood combat form]], although this process takes many hits and is impractical in most situations.
+The beams used by the [[Onyx Sentinel|Sentinels]] at [[Onyx]] were a golden color, an odd exception to the usual rule of blue beams being the most powerful. Although this variation of the weapon took significantly longer to charge, it is thought to have been capable of destroying a fully shielded [[Spartan II|Spartan]], and gained exponential increases in power when multiple Sentinels worked together, to the point where it could be used to destroy entire fleets of [[Covenant Cruiser]]s. It may be worth noting that there were some other differences between the Sentinels of Onyx and the ones that appear on the [[Halo Installations|Halo Array]]; these were pointed out by [[Dr. Halsey]]. These are listed under [[Onyx Sentinel]]. Also, the Sentinels on Onyx are of a different design to the ones on the [[Halo]] rings, as these were meant to guard a Shield World, not Flood containment facilities.
-===Disadvantages===
+Since Sentinels were created over a millennium ago, it is believed they have unlimited battery (or an integrated battery on the Sentinel), although when you destroy Sentinels they show a battery of under 100. Sentinel Beams have unlimited range, but is equipped with a scope on the Sentinel's eyes rather than on the weapon, since Sentinels can't actually "hold" weapons.
-When compared to the standard silver variant, the golden Sentinel Beam is more powerful, however it overheats more quickly and its charge depletes faster. This difference is very similar to the relationship between the Covenant's {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} and the {{Pattern|Kewu R'shi'k|plasma rifle}}.
-==Variants==
+In the [[Halo 2]] [[campaign]], the Sentinel Beam is a deadly, all-around good weapon. It is highly effective when used to strip shields of an [[Elite]]. It possesses a decent rate of fire, amazing accuracy & range, and great damage against both shielded and unshielded opponents, though short bursts of it cause little damage, sustained beam assaults are withering. The beam's targeting reticule is also reasonably centered, providing a better aim. The weapon's [[melee]] attack is about as strong as that of the [[Rocket Launcher]]'s, and is likewise considerably slow. Two variants of the Sentinel Beam are seen in the campaign: the standard yellow-orange one in the silver housing, and the more powerful blue beam, which is encased in a gold housing. While the blue version is more powerful, it is also quite rare and will overheat faster than the standard version of the weapon.
-*'''Gold Aggressor Sentinel Beam''': A Sentinel Beam utilized by the [[Aggressor Sentinel Eliminator|Sentinel Eliminators]] from [[Installation 05]]. It fires a stronger blue beam.
-*'''Safeguard Sentinel Beam''': The sterilization beams of [[Safeguard Sentinel]]s are highly efficient at containing and cauterizing intrusions into their assigned protectorate. Beam projectors stolen from these Forerunner constructs are still extremely effective, but do suffer from overheating and a limited internal power supply.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/bounty-hunters '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder 12/7/2016: Issue 94 Bounty Hunters'']</ref>
-*'''[[Arcane Sentinel Beam]]''': White painted Sentinel Beam with a mag that was decreased from 250 to 80 but has greatly increased damage. Used by [[Thav 'Sebarim]] during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].
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-File:H2A gold sent beam.png|Gold Sentinel Beam.
-File:H5G - Safeguard Sentinel beam.png|Safeguard Sentinel beam.
-File:HINF SentinelBeam Crop.png|Installation 07 Sentinel beam.
-File:HINF SentinelBeam Arcane Crop.png|Arcane Sentinel Beam.
-</gallery>
-==In-game information==
+The beam makes another appearance in [[Halo 3]], with a few visual upgrades and several technical fixes. Unlike its [[Halo 2]] counterpart, the weapon now has virtually infinite range and fires a much stronger beam that, if held consistently on an enemy, can destroy them within a few seconds. It is, obviously enough, extremely effective when used against [[Flood]], and will cut down any form, including the vaunted Pure Forms, if aimed properly. The beam does not spawn on any multiplayer maps using the standard weapons settings, and players cannot spawn with them in any game type, custom or otherwise. However, the weapon must be added to a map through the Forge editor for use in multiplayer. Combat-wise, in Halo 3, this weapon is a very useful weapon in the right situation, the ammunition is depleted quickly, but it is a powerful tool in combat, especially if played on Infection, with infinite ammo enabled.
-{{Article quote|Continuous fire, directed hardlight energy weapon useful for stripping shields.{{Ref/Game|HI|Academy - Weapon Drills - Sentinel Beam description}}}}
-=== Changes from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' to ''Halo 2'' ===
-* Like the [[Type-1 energy sword|Energy Sword]] and the [[Unidentified fuel rod gun|Fuel Rod Gun]], the Sentinel Beam cannot be used by players in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. In ''Halo 2'', the Sentinel Beam can finally be wielded.
-* A golden Aggressor variant is introduced along with its blue-colored beam. This harder-burning beam is more powerful, but it overheats and depletes faster.
-=== Changes from ''Halo 2'' to ''Halo 3'' ===
+Also worth noting is the version of the beam that the Monitor [[343 Guilty Spark (Monitor)|343 Guilty Spark]] makes use of. In Halo 3, the construct uses the integrated weapon to destroy a Flood Combat Form, mortally wound [[Sergeant Avery Johnson]] and fight off the Master Chief and the Arbiter. The beam he fires is more powerful than and twice as thick as the usual Sentinel Beam, and is bright red in color rather than orange.
-* The Sentinel Beam has a few visual upgrades and several technical fixes.
-* The weapon now has virtually infinite range and fires a much stronger beam that, if held consistently on an enemy, can destroy them within seconds.
-=== Changes from ''Halo 3'' to ''Halo 4'' ===
+==Appearances==
-*The beam fired is now colored purple.
+This weapon first appears in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], though like the [[Energy Sword]] and the [[Fuel Rod Gun]], the player cannot wield it.
-*The Sentinel Beam can no longer be acquired, even after killing an Aggressor Sentinel.
-===Changes from ''Halo 2'' to ''Halo 2: Anniversary''===
+In [[Halo 2]], it first appears on [[The Arbiter (Level)|The Arbiter]], where [[Heretic Elites]] used it as a weapon to attempt to stop the [[Arbiter (Character)|Arbiter]] and his allies from eradicating the [[Heretic]] force, in the [[Gas Mine]]. Flood Elite [[Flood Combat Form|Combat Forms]] then used it on [[The Oracle (Level)|The Oracle]], since almost all of the Elite forms were once Heretic Elites. Many of these weapons appear on [[Sacred Icon (Level)|Sacred Icon]] and [[Quarantine Zone (Level)|Quarantine Zone]], where the stronger blue beam versions were available from the many destroyed [[Sentinel Majors]]. It lasted longer than the one in Halo 3.
-* In the remastered multiplayer component of ''Halo 2: Anniversary'', the Sentinel Beam has been made noticeably more powerful than in the original ''Halo 2''.<ref name="H2A teamB">[http://teambeyond.net/warlock-coming-halo-2-anniversary/ '''Team Beyond''': ''Warlock coming to Halo 2: Anniversary'']</ref>
-* The lights on the Sentinel Beam now change color and build up along the firing channel's shroud to indicate the level of the weapon's heating.{{Ref/Reuse|H2A teamB}}
-=== Changes from ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians'' ===
+In [[Halo 3]], It first appears on [[The Ark (Level)|The Ark]], where it can be gained by picking one of the Sentinels being destroyed (by you, although they may attack you if you destroy too many, or the Covenant Loyalists) patrolling the area. Then it was seen on [[The Covenant (Level)|The Covenant]], where some Sentinels were tasked to aid the Arbiter and [[Master Chief]] in their escape from the Flood in the [[Ark]]'s [[Citadel]]. When Master Chief, the Arbiter and Johnson arrive on the new [[Installation 04 (II)]], they had to clear the Flood blocking their way to the Control Room with the assistance of Sentinels. When one of the Sentinels is destroyed, the Sentinel Beam will remain intact. When the monitor 343 Guilty Spark was destroyed, and the Halo ring activated, Sentinels turned on the escaping Spartan and the Arbiter, which caused several casualties and left their Beam weapons collectible to them. The energy of this weapon was drained when using rather than the one in Halo 2.
-* Weapon can now be [[Smart Scope|Smart-Scoped]].
-* Players killed by the Sentinel Beam now disintegrate upon death.
-* The insignia on the back of the Sentinel Beam changes colors depending on how close it is to overheating.
-* When the Sentinel Beam is smart linked, the Spartan will hold it sideways.
-=== Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians'' to ''Halo Infinite'' ===
+==Character Compatibility==
-* The Sentinel Beam runs on ammunition instead of a battery.
+*[[Elite]]s ([[Halo 2]] and [[Halo 3]])
-* The Sentinel Beam’s appearance is based more heavily on the [[Halo 2: Anniversary]] design.
+*[[Spartan II]]s ([[Halo 2]] and [[Halo 3]])
-* The Sentinel Beam pierces through multiple targets depending on the angle.
+*[[Sentinels]]
-* The Sentinel Beam emits the same particle effects as the [[Heatwave]] and the [[Cindershot]] on the front of the weapon.
+*[[Monitor]]s
-* The Sentinel Beam has a harsh vertical recoil as the weapon is fired.
-==Trivia==
+==[[Multi-player]]==
-{{linkbox|gallery=yes|gameplay=yes|gallerypage=Images of Sentinel Beam}}
+[[Image:Sentinel Warthog.jpg|thumb|Right|A player firing the weapon from the passenger seat of a Warthog. Note the single-handed wielding.]]The Sentinel Beam is quite rare in multiplayer games, and if available, it can be a powerful weapon in the hands of experts. In ''[[Halo 2]]'', the Sentinel Beam is useful, but in ''[[Halo 3]]'' it is one of the best weapons in the game. On many [[Infection]] game types, when [[Zombies]] have instant death, the Sentinel Beam is very powerful, allowing a player to sweep an area at any range, killing all foes in the immediate area.
-*The only way to use the Sentinel Beam in the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' engine without extensive use of the Developer mode is to use ''[[Halo Custom Edition]]''. Such usage is to acquire the Sentinel Beam involves using bump possession to attain an Aggressor Sentinel, then switching back to Master Chief and have him destroy said Aggressor, and exchange a weapon for the Beam. The Beam is not visible from the first- or third-person view, and if the player presses the fire button a damaging red beam will appear from the center of the screen.
-*Flood Combat Forms are able to wield Sentinel Beams with one hand.
-*In ''Halo 2'', an [[Enforcer]] will fire an invisible Sentinel Beam if all of its other weapon system have been destroyed. If the Enforcer is destroyed, there will not be any Sentinel Beam left in its wreckage for the player to use.
-*In ''Halo 2'', if the player throws a grenade when their Sentinel Beam is overheating, sometimes the animation for throwing the explosive will not appear, and a grenade will just "fly" out from the player.
-*In ''Halo 3'', the beam appears to impact with large force, as it is able to flip an airborne Warthog with minimal effort, a feat that not even explosive weapons can achieve. This is easily witnessed during the Warthog run near the end of the game.
-*In ''Halo 3'', the weapon does not spawn on any unaltered multiplayer maps, and [[gametype]]s cannot be used to force it to spawn; it is only available in [[Forge]]d map variants, the [[Bungie vs World]] playlist and the Maption Sack playlist. This is likely due to the weapon's increased power and range, which make it devastating in Multiplayer matches.
-*The [[Forerunner automated turret]] in ''Halo 3'' fire beams similar to that of the Sentinel Beam.
-*The Covenant [[M'tara-pattern focus rifle|Focus Rifle]] is an attempt at reverse-engineering the Sentinel Beam, though it has several functional differences.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 71''</ref>
-*Although the Aggressor Sentinel does make an appearance in ''Halo 4'', when destroyed by Covenant remnant forces, if the wreckage of the sentinels is investigated, the player will find no leftover Sentinel Beams. This is because sentinels in ''Halo 4'' disappear instead of producing pieces of wreckage.<ref>'''Halo 4 Prima Official Game Guide''' (Collector's Edition), page 110</ref>
-*For some reason, in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'', both the basic and gold versions of the Sentinel Beam have the same in-game model after they leave the body of its host sentinel.
-==Gallery==
+===Other tips===
-===''Halo 2''===
+====[[Halo:Custom Edition|Halo: CE]]====
-<gallery>
+*The Sentinel Beam is only available for use if you bump-possess a [[Sentinel]] in [[Halo:Custom Edition|Custom Edition]], carry out a certain order of steps or simply modify the desired level so that you start with a Sentinel Beam, or so that you start as a Sentinel. The beam never runs out, but it is relatively ineffective against other players. Otherwise, this weapon is not seen at all with anything other than the Sentinels in Campaign.
-File:H2A Base Beam Hud1.png|First-person of the Sentinel beam.
-File:H2A Base Beam Hud2.png|First-person of the Sentinel beam.
-File:H2-SentinelBeam-Side-Screen.png|An in-game side view of a Sentinel beam.
-File:H2-SentinelBeam-Side.png|Extracted view of the Sentinel beam.
-File:H2A Gold Beam Hud1.png|First-person of the Gold Sentinel beam.
-File:H2A Gold Beam Hud2.png|First-person of the Gold Sentinel beam.
-File:H2A Gold Beam.png|An in-game side view of a Gold Sentinel beam.
-File:H2 Compare beams.png|Both Sentinel beam designs side by side.
-</gallery>
-===''Halo 3''===
-<gallery>
-File:8311761-Full.jpg|A Sentinel beam on [[Installation 00]].
-File:H3-SentinelBeam-FirstPerson.png|First-person view of the Sentinel beam in the player's hands.
-File:Halo-3-20070923023602661.jpg|The Sentinel beam's targeting reticule.
-File:Sentinel Warthog.jpg|A player firing the weapon from the passenger seat of a Warthog. Note the single-handed wielding.
-File:H3_SentinelFiring.jpg|A Sentinel Aggressor firing its Sentinel beam in.
-</gallery>
-===''Halo 4''===
-<gallery>
-File:HTMCC-H4 AggressorSentinels 2.png|Aggressor Sentinels firing their Sentinel beams in ''[[Spartan Ops]]''.
-File:HTMCC-H4 AggressorsVsKnight 2.png|Sentinels firing Sentinel beams at a [[Promethean Knight]] in ''Spartan Ops''.
-</gallery>
-===''Halo 2: Anniversary''===
-<gallery>
-File:H2A-SentinelBeam-Concept.jpg|Concept art for the Sentinel beam in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
-File:H2A-SentinelBeam-Render-02.jpg|Unfinished renders of the Sentinel beam in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
-File:H2ACP-SentinelBeamHUD.png|First-person view of the Sentinel beam in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign.
-File:H2A Base Beam Hud4.png|First-person view of the Sentinel beam being fired in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign.
-File:H2A Base Beam.png|An in-game side view of the Sentinel beam in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign.
-File:H2A Gold Beam Hud3.png|First-person view of the Gold Sentinel beam in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign.
-File:H2A Gold Beam Hud4.png|First-person view of the Gold Sentinel beam being fired in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign.
-File:H2A Compare beams.png|Both Sentinel beam designs side by side in ''Halo 2''.
-File:Warlord-5.png|The Sentinel beam being used on the ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer map [[Warlord]].
-File:H2AMP-SentinelBeam.png|A Sangheili firing a Sentinel beam on [[Skyward]].
-</gallery>
-===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
-<gallery>
-File:H5G-sentinelbeam-sketches.jpg|Early concept art for the Safeguard Sentinel beam in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
-File:H5G-sentinelbeam-sketches 2.jpg|Concept art nearing the final design.
-File:H5G-sentinelbeam-concept-handles.jpg|Concept art of Sentinel beam handles.
-File:H5G-sentinelbeam-concept-rough.jpg|Rough concept art of the Sentinel beam.
-File:H5G sentinel beam concept art final.jpg|Finalized concept art.
-File:H5G-SafeguardSentinelBeamHUD.png|First-person view of the Safeguard Sentinel beam.
-File:H5G-SafeguardSentinelBeamzoom.png|[[Smart scope]] with the Safeguard Sentinel beam.
-File:H5G-SafeguardSentinelBeamOverheat.png|The Safeguard Sentinel beam overheating.
-File:H5G-SafeguardSentinelBeamFiring.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] firing the Safeguard Sentinel beam.
-File:H5G-SafeguardSentinelBeamOverheat-ThirdPerson.png|A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV with an overheated Safeguard Sentinel beam on [[Torque]].
-</gallery>
-===''Halo Infinite''===
-<gallery>
-File:HINF-Concept-SentinelBeamSketch.png|Concept sketches of the Sentinel beam.
-File:HINF-Concept-SentinelBeam.jpg|Finalized concept art of the Sentinel beam.
-File:HINF-SentinelBeamFirstPerson.png|First-person view of holding the Sentinel beam.
-File:HI-sentinelbeam-firing.png|First-person view of the Sentinel beam being fired.
-File:HINF SentinelBeam HUD Reload.png|First-person view of the Sentinel beam reloading.
-File:HINF Aggressor Beam.png|An Aggressor Sentinel fires its Sentinel beam.
-File:HINF-SentinelBeam-ThirdPerson.png|A [[FIREFALL-class Mjolnir|Firefall]]-clad Spartan holding the Sentinel beam.
-File:HINF Sentinel Beam Disintegrating Elite.png|[[John-117]] uses a sentinel Beam to disintegrate a [[Banished]] [[Sangheili Mercenary]].
-File:HINF Command Spire disintegrating grunt.png|The sentinel beam being used to vaporize an [[Unggoy Conscript]].
-File:HINF Nexus hunter vaporized.png|The sentinel beam vaporize a [[Mgalekgolo]].
-</gallery>
-===''Halo Online''===
+====[[Halo 2]]====
-<gallery>
+*In Halo 2 [[Multi-player]], the Sentinel Beam appears as a default weapon in the bases on [[Backwash]] and on [[Desolation]].
-File:HO-SentinelBeam.jpg|First-person view of the Sentinel beam in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
+*The weapon can actually make it harder for enemy players to see if it is aimed at their head, but should only be done at close to medium range.
-</gallery>
+*This is best used in a small map like [[Warlock]]. Also good for [[Headlong]] as long as you have other more powerful weapons with you.
+*If the Sentinel Beam is the only weapon you have, conserve ammo and rely on melee as much as possible. It has a greatly effective and quick [[melee]]. Only fire the weapon when your target is far away, because ammo goes fast. Melee in close quarters, and avoid deadly crossfire. Replace as often as possible.
+*If you have other weapons on the map, use those. The Sentinel Beam is effective, but hard to aim. Only use it if you have advantages over other players such as better aim, etc.
+*A Sentinel Beam is useful against flesh, so a grenade to take down the opponent's shields followed by a burst from the Sentinel Beam can quickly kill an opponent.
+*A widely refuted myth about this weapon is that it can score head shots. This is partially true. Like the [[Magnum]], [[Battle Rifle]], [[Covenant Carbine]], [[Sniper Rifle]], and [[Beam Rifle]], it can get head shots, but only if you are already aiming at the head when you start shooting, i.e., it will not work if you sweep the beam to the target's head.
+*The Sentinel Beam is accurate at any distance.
+*Ironically, it is a very good weapon against Sentinels.
+*On the level "[[Quarantine Zone]]" you can, at start, give two of your [[Elite]] allies an sentinel beam each, and have them board the riding seats of your [[Spectre]]. Since NPCs can't run out of ammo, they make excellent weaponry. Sadly, further in the mission, if you manage to keep both Elites and Spectre intact to that point, you have to leave the Spectre.
-==List of appearances==
+====[[Halo 3]]====
-*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}}
+*During a game of [[Infection]] on Halo 3 Multiplayer, the Sentinel Beam is an effective way to rid yourself of chasing Zombie forces, but take care as to where you aim, since the beam is easy to spot and is likely to give your position away if the shot goes astray, This will without a doubt, get you chased by more Zombie forces.
-*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
+*When loading up vehicles, a Sentinel Beam in the passenger seat is an incredibly deadly tool. The most flexible location is in the back seat of a [[Mongoose]], although the passenger seat of a [[Warthog]] or [[Prowler]] is also useful and advantageous to the match. The advantage of vehicle bound Sentinel Beams are that it can 'clothesline' foes.
-*''[[Halo 2]]''
+*Even though it is a headshot weapon, try aiming it at the stomach area for better accuracy, as the weapon is powerful enough to not need a headshot.
-*''[[Halo 3]]''
+*Steady shots can make the Sentinel Beam a great anti-sniper weapon. Fire at the sniper and then sweep the area. You will eventually meet your target, and they will have a difficult time evading the beam.
-*''[[Halo Wars]]''
+*The Sentinel Beam has an extremely large power consumption rate, about 5% per second, so always carry a backup weapon and try to save the Beam for emergencies.
-*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''
+*The Sentinel Beam is also very useful for taking down the [[Brute]]'s [[Power Armor|Armor]] quickly and effectively.
-*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
+*The Sentinel Beam is also great for taking down [[Jackals]] and their shields as well as [[Grunts]]' armor, but it may overheat which leaves you a sitting duck for attacks against you.
-*''[[Halo 4]]''
+*The Sentinel Beam is great against the Flood, as Infection Forms will burst if they are even caught in the beam; Human Flood forms will die instantly, Elite and Brute forms may take longer to kill. Aim for the Infection Form embedded in their chest and you'll kill it. [[Pure Forms]] are tougher, but Stalkers and Ranged Forms will die by the time it overheats. Tank Forms however, will take two long blasts to take down from the stomach or for a possibly instant kill, aim for the mouth.
-**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
+*There is no playlist in matchmaking at this time where a Sentinel beam is present and usable, probably because of the power of the weapon.
-*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''
+*This can sweep up Brutes without their power armor in seconds.
-*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
+*If you encounter a wraith, aim at the gunner with the sentinel beam. Sustain your fire, and you'll kill the brute gunner. It'll overheat, but wraith mortars are easier dodged than plasma cannon shots.
-*''[[Halo: Last Light]]''
-*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
-*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
-*''[[Halo: Divine Wind]]''
-*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
-==Notes==
+==Trivia==
-{{Ref/Notes}}
+*This is the only usable Forerunner weapon in the trilogy, other than the Major Sentinel's beam.
+*Even though the beam looks as it goes on forever, it doesn’t. If you stand on top of the building near the back alley with the Warthogs in [[Headlong]], you can shoot towards the bridge across the map and a second player can see that the beam ends.
+*It is currently not available by default in '''any''' known Halo 3 multiplayer map. It is only available in Forge, and Custom Games.
+*The [[Automated Turret]] uses a similar beam to that of the [[Sentinel Major]] from [[Halo 2]].
+*In Halo 2, there is a lone Sentinel that fires [[Needler]] rounds and drops a Needler when killed. This was meant to be a test when Bungie was experimenting with different weapons for the Sentinels. None of these new weapons made it into the final version of the game, but the lone [[Needler Sentinel]] was not deleted from the final product. (note that this is not an easter egg but an item that was forgoten to be deleted from the final cut)
+*In [[Halo 2]], when a Sentinel Major's Sentinel Beam is dropped, it has the steel color of a Minor's beam, but when picked up is colored gold like a [[Sentinel Major]]'s beam, denoting an error on Bungie's behalf.
+*The Sentinels on [[Onyx]] have beams with temperatures as high as 15,000 Kelvin<ref> [[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]</ref>
+*Some have speculated that the [[Spartan Laser]] was based on the Sentinel Beam. This is, if not unlikely, certainly possible as Humans were alleged to have discovered [[Forerunner]] structures before meeting the [[Covenant]].
+*Despite the fact that it has no scope, the Sentinel Beam can also be treated as a sniper weapon, due to the extremely long range and accuracy.
+*A Sentinel Beam can easily drain a player's shields on multiplayer, even with overshields on. A player can be killed in just a few seconds of direct fire.
+*The only enemies that use Sentinel Beams besides the Sentinels are [[Heretic Elites]] and their infected [[Combat Form|counterpart]] in Halo 2.
+*Spartans and Elites hold the Sentinel Beam like a Support Weapon such as a turret or a [[Flamethrower]].
+*The Sentinel Beam is used as "cutting laser" and a holy beam to end the Preceptor's power in the popular Halo Machinima [[The Codex]].
+*The Sentinel Beam's beam appears in orange and light blue colors. 343 Guilty Spark uses a much stronger and more powerful red colored Sentinel Beam.
+*When a passenger is in a ground UNSC vehicle, the weapon is held with one hand, giving the appearance of the beam being shot from the Passengers hand, not the Sentinel Beam.
+*In [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], this weapon was not able to be wielded. When a [[Sentinel]] was destroyed, the weapon was either destroyed with the body, or simply too attached to be removed.
+*When the popular Machinima [[Red vs. Blue]] first began utilizing [[Halo 2]], the players used as camera men used the Sentinel Beam to film as the makers of the show felt that it took up the least amount of room on the screen.{{fact}}
+*The Sentinel Beam is extremely powerful against [[Flood]]; if the player concentrates a shot for a few seconds it will kill most Flood Forms.
+*[[Forerunners]] referred to the [[Sentinels]] and their beams as "our very basic countermeasures".
+*The Monitor's Sentinel Beam seems to be a crossing between a [[Spartan Laser]] and a Sentinel Beam.
+*In Halo 2, you can hold a Sentinel Beam as primary weapon and a Major Sentinel Beam as a secondary weapon.
+*[[Quarantine Zone]] and [[Sacred Icon]] are the only levels in which you can get the Major Sentinel Beam.
+*There are only [[7]] levels in the Halo Trilogy where you can get the Sentinel Beam.
+*The Sentinel beam is strong enough to knock around the bodies of [[Grunt|Grunts]], [[Jackals]] and [[Drones]] if hit in Halo 2.
+*If you disarm an [[Enforcer]] by shooting its weapons off, its last resort weapon is an invisible sentinel beam.
+*[[Halo 2]] is the only [[Halo]] game with a [[Sentinel Major]] beam.
+*On the Halo 2 level [[The Arbiter (Level)|The Arbiter]], if you look along the tunnel, you will see a [[Heretic Grunt]] sleeping with a Sentinel Beam.
+*It is possible to "rapid melee" with a Sentinel Beam like previously allowed with weapons in [[Halo 2]] by tapping the crouch button and the melee button. It is unknown why this is possible. The Sentinel Beam and the Gravity Hammer are the only weapons currently known to have the ability to rapid melee in [[Halo 3]] but, this is probably an overlooked mistake by Bungie since "rapid meleeing" was exclusive to Halo 2.
+*In ''Halo 2'', if you give an Elite a Sentinel Beam, he will hold it with his left hand over the weapon and will have his hand bent awkwardly.
+*In [[Halo: Combat Evolved|Halo: CE]] if you bumb-possess a Sentinel in Developer Mode, you can pick up Assault Rifles and use them, as a Sentinel. This is the only other weapon a Sentinel can use, the other being its beam.
+*If you [[bump-possess]] a Sentinel in [[Halo:Combat Evolved|Halo: CE]], using its beam on another Sentinel will not hurt it, but it will lower its shield, that's if it has one.
 ==Sources==
-{{Ref/Sources}}
+*[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]
+*[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]
+*[Level: Quarantine zone]]
+==Related Pages==
+*[[Sentinels]]
+*[[Sentinel Major]]
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