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[[File:Jackal Point Defense Gauntlet.jpg|thumb|200px|A deactivated point defense gauntlet being carried by a [[Kig-Yar|Jackal]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''.]] | [[File:Jackal Point Defense Gauntlet.jpg|thumb|200px|A deactivated point defense gauntlet being carried by a [[Kig-Yar|Jackal]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''.]] | ||
'''Point defense gauntlets''',<ref>[http:// | '''Point defense gauntlets''',<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3needler '''Bungie.net:''' ''Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher : 9/6/2007'']</ref> also known as '''Jackal shield units''',<ref name="GoO16">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 16''</ref> are arm-held energy shields mainly used by the [[Kig-Yar]] serving in the [[Covenant]] for protection from enemy fire or close- to mid-range explosions. The point defense gauntlet was developed by the Covenant after they reverse-engineered [[Forerunner]] technology. The shields are approximately 1.22 meters (4 ft) in diameter.<ref name="ENC359">'''[[Halo: Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 359''</ref> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
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During the [[Battle of Chi Ceti IV]] in [[2525]], the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-IIs]] captured a Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet, believing that [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] would be able to use it.<ref>'''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 151''</ref> In [[2536]], a [[Leonard Gillespie|graduate student]] took apart an outdated gauntlet. The gauntlet's inner apparatus was not properly sealed. The initial tests that followed revealed to the UNSC that massive power input can help replicate and sustain small-scale energy shield surface areas. Reverse-engineering the gauntlet helped allow the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] to develop their own [[energy shielding]] technology for the [[MJOLNIR]] armor.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''</ref> | During the [[Battle of Chi Ceti IV]] in [[2525]], the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-IIs]] captured a Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet, believing that [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] would be able to use it.<ref>'''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 151''</ref> In [[2536]], a [[Leonard Gillespie|graduate student]] took apart an outdated gauntlet. The gauntlet's inner apparatus was not properly sealed. The initial tests that followed revealed to the UNSC that massive power input can help replicate and sustain small-scale energy shield surface areas. Reverse-engineering the gauntlet helped allow the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] to develop their own [[energy shielding]] technology for the [[MJOLNIR]] armor.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''</ref> | ||
==Models== | ==Models== | ||
There are several models of point defense gauntlets. The most common one is mounted on a wrist strap with an oval emitter, and has two cutaways for firing. A newer, more advanced model was first seen during the Battle of Reach, which had only one cutaway and was emitted by a full-arm gauntlet. A third variant has been seen in use by [[Skirmisher Murmillo | There are several models of point defense gauntlets. The most common one is mounted on a wrist strap with an oval emitter, and has two cutaways for firing. A newer, more advanced model was first seen during the Battle of Reach, which had only one cutaway and was emitted by a full-arm gauntlet. A third variant has been seen in use by [[Skirmisher Murmillo]]nes, known as the defensive energy shield bracer.<ref>'''Halo: Encyclopedia''', ''page 156''</ref> | ||
A fourth model is used by Kig-Yar members of the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|reformed Covenant faction]] led by [[Jul 'Mdama]]; it appears most similar to the variant used during the [[Fall of Reach]], although it has a more compact wrist-mounted emitter like that of the traditional gauntlet.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', ''gameplay''</ref> | A fourth model is used by Kig-Yar members of the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|reformed Covenant faction]] led by [[Jul 'Mdama]]; it appears most similar to the variant used during the [[Fall of Reach]], although it has a more compact wrist-mounted emitter like that of the traditional gauntlet.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', ''gameplay''</ref> | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*The Kig-Yar point defense gauntlets were often used by [[SPARTAN Program|Spartans]] who wanted enhanced shielding. They are commonly used by [[SPARTAN-III]]s, as their [[Semi-Powered Infiltration Armor|SPI]] armor doesn't include a built-in energy shield projector<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 14''</ref> | *The Kig-Yar point defense gauntlets were often used by [[SPARTAN Program|Spartans]] who wanted enhanced shielding. They are commonly used by [[SPARTAN-III]]s, as their [[Semi-Powered Infiltration Armor|SPI]] armor doesn't include a built-in energy shield projector,<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 14''</ref> similar to the way they were utilized by the SPARTAN-IIs before they were given the energy-shielded [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|MJOLNIR Mark V]]. A group of [[Sangheili]] were also given point defense gauntlets in addition to their [[Sangheili Personal Energy Shield|existing energy shields]] on at least [[Onyx Conflict|one occasion]], an action which many of them felt was dishonorable.<ref name="GoO16"/> | ||
*The early [[MJOLNIR]] armor's [[shield]] system was reverse engineered from a Point Defense Gauntlet, but due to the way the shield being stretched, projectile weapons will collapse it. | *The early [[MJOLNIR]] armor's [[shield]] system was reverse engineered from a Point Defense Gauntlet, but due to the way the shield being stretched, projectile weapons will collapse it. | ||
*[[Kig-Yar Sniper]]s and marksmen do carry these point defense gauntlets just as other Kig-Yar do, but do not activate them, as the brightly colored lights will reveal their location to the enemy. Canonically, they would possibly be used in case an enemy came in close. | *[[Kig-Yar Sniper]]s and marksmen do carry these point defense gauntlets just as other Kig-Yar do, but do not activate them, as the brightly colored lights will reveal their location to the enemy. Canonically, they would possibly be used in case an enemy came in close. | ||
*In ''[[Halo PC]]'', the coloring for the Kig-Yar's personal energy shield will not be of the correct color. In the original Xbox version, the Kig-Yar Major has | *In ''[[Halo PC]]'', the coloring for the Kig-Yar's personal energy shield will not be of the correct color. In the original Xbox version, the Kig-Yar Major has an orange energy shield whereas the Minor has cyan energy shield. The PC version, however, has a light green-blue energy shield coloring for all of the Kig-Yar, regardless of ranks. | ||
*Originally, in ''Halo 2'', [[Shielded Flood Carriers|some Carrier Forms]] were intended to utilize Kig-Yar point defense gauntlets. | *Originally, in ''Halo 2'', [[Shielded Flood Carriers|some Carrier Forms]] were intended to utilize Kig-Yar point defense gauntlets. | ||
*The shield seems to be a dual-wieldable item, as Jackals are never seen holding a weapon in their shield hand, as this would interfere with their shield, aim, and posture (one exception is in a ''Halo 2'' [[glitch]] where the Arbiter could give shield bearing Jackals two-handed weapons). In ''Halo Wars'', they can hold a Covenant Carbine or Beam Rifle, along with the gauntlet, with ease. | *The shield seems to be a dual-wieldable item, as Jackals are never seen holding a weapon in their shield hand, as this would interfere with their shield, aim, and posture (one exception is in a ''Halo 2'' [[glitch]] where the Arbiter could give shield bearing Jackals two-handed weapons). In ''Halo Wars'', they can hold a Covenant Carbine or Beam Rifle, along with the gauntlet, with ease. | ||