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File:Plasma Torch Lit.jpg|A lit plasma torch. | File:Plasma Torch Lit.jpg|A lit plasma torch. | ||
File:Plasma Torch Unlit.jpg|An unlit plasma torch waiting for movement. | File:Plasma Torch Unlit.jpg|An unlit plasma torch waiting for movement. | ||
File:HSA-SpiritEscape.jpg|A plasma torch (right) in ''Halo: Spartan Assault''. | |||
File:HSS-Gameplay-Jungle.jpg|Lights used by the Covenant on [[Installation 03]]. | File:HSS-Gameplay-Jungle.jpg|Lights used by the Covenant on [[Installation 03]]. | ||
File:H5G - Covenant light amplifier.png|A light in the [[Vadam clan burial grounds]] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | File:H5G - Covenant light amplifier.png|A light in the [[Vadam clan burial grounds]] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
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*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' | *''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' | ||
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Revision as of 20:18, January 28, 2016
Covenant ground forces use a type of light amplifying device to increase visibility in low light environments and locations which feature dense terrain. They have been encountered by UNSC troops when assaulting Covenant encampments and sometimes ships. These devices are portable enough for Covenant troops to move them from camp to camp, or camp to ship.
Description
They are rod shaped, with the top holding a sphere, which is essentially the bulb. It has a handle and can be activated by a switch near the top on the side of the handle opposite the bulb. It can be found on the first Halo game dotted all around the level Assault on the Control Room. They have been in use since Halo: Combat Evolved, but have had slight differences in appearance. They operate by emitting a blue plasma glow whenever they detect motion nearby, conserving energy by automatically shutting off once the motion leaves the immediate area.
There are minor differences between the versions; in Halo: Combat Evolved, they emitted an actual plasma flame, while in Halo 3 they extend slightly and then emit a soft blue light.
Trivia
- Covenant light amplifiers bear slight resemblance to the staffs carried by the Pfhor in Bungie's earlier game Marathon.
- Though the light amplifier is utilized by Covenant troops, when any UNSC forces penetrate the staff's radius it will prop itself up and "light" the way for them.
Gallery
A lit plasma torch.
An unlit plasma torch waiting for movement.
A plasma torch (right) in Halo: Spartan Assault.
Lights used by the Covenant on Installation 03.
A light in the Vadam clan burial grounds in Halo 5: Guardians.
List of appearances
- Halo: Combat Evolved (First appearance)
- Halo 3
- Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
- Halo: Spartan Assault
- Halo: Spartan Strike
- Halo 5: Guardians
