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{{Title|''Zokotus''-pattern energy sword}}
{{Title|''Zokotus''-pattern energy sword}}
{{Weapon infobox
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The '''''Zokotus''-pattern fireblade''', more commonly known as the '''energy sword''', is a [[Sangheili]] melee weapon manufactured by the [[Merchants of Qikost]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
The '''''Zokotus''-pattern fireblade''', more commonly known as the '''energy sword''', is a [[Sangheili]] melee weapon manufactured by the [[Merchants of Qikost]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
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===Design details===
===Design details===
{{Main|Energy sword (fiction)}}
{{Main|Energy sword (fiction)}}
The ''Zokotus''-pattern fireblade is one of the many energy sword variants manufactured by the Merchants of Qikost. Unlike other known variants of the weapon, the ''Zokotus''-pattern is characterized by its distinct asymmetrical contours, with one blade being noticeably shorter than the other, as well as sawtooth edges at at the base of the sword near the hilt.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
The ''Zokotus''-pattern fireblade is one of the many energy sword variants manufactured by the Merchants of Qikost. Unlike other known variants of the weapon, the ''Zokotus''-pattern is characterized by its traditional pre-[[Covenant]] design. Notably, it has a distinct asymmetrical contour, with the lower blade being noticeably a full hand-span longer than the upper blade, as well as sawtooth ridges at the base of the sword near the hilt.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=hitd3|HitD|3|Quote=Of even greater concern was that this stranger was holding a glowing double-edged energy sword, but one of a traditional pre-Covenant design, displaying intriguing ridges and apertures, its lower blade a full hand-span longer than the upper.}}


===Usage===
===Usage===
[[Usze 'Taham]] is a known wielder of the ''Zokotus''-pattern fireblade.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=251}}
[[Usze 'Taham]] is a known wielder of the ''Zokotus''-pattern fireblade, which he notably used to kill [[Otar 'Bemet]].{{Ref/Reuse|hitd3}}{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=251}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Enc22-Usze.png|Usze 'Taham holding a ''Zokotus''-pattern fireblade.
</gallery>
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'' {{1st}}


==Sources==
==Sources==

Latest revision as of 15:41, May 26, 2024

Zokotus-pattern fireblade
The Zokotus-pattern energy sword,
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Merchants of Qikost[1]

Type:

Energy sword

Specifications

Length:

130.8 centimetres (51.5 in)[1]

Weight:

2.2 kilograms (4.9 lb)[1]

Ammunition type:

Superheated, shaped plasma[2][3][4]

Feed system:

100 battery units[2][3]

Effective range:

Short[3]

 

The Zokotus-pattern fireblade, more commonly known as the energy sword, is a Sangheili melee weapon manufactured by the Merchants of Qikost.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Main article: Energy sword (fiction)

The Zokotus-pattern fireblade is one of the many energy sword variants manufactured by the Merchants of Qikost. Unlike other known variants of the weapon, the Zokotus-pattern is characterized by its traditional pre-Covenant design. Notably, it has a distinct asymmetrical contour, with the lower blade being noticeably a full hand-span longer than the upper blade, as well as sawtooth ridges at the base of the sword near the hilt.[1][5]

Usage[edit]

Usze 'Taham is a known wielder of the Zokotus-pattern fireblade, which he notably used to kill Otar 'Bemet.[5][6]

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 307
  2. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 349
  3. ^ a b c Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 63
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, Energy Sword (Retrieved on Sep 21, 2011) [local archive] [external archive]
  5. ^ a b Halo: Hunters in the Dark, chapter 3: "Of even greater concern was that this stranger was holding a glowing double-edged energy sword, but one of a traditional pre-Covenant design, displaying intriguing ridges and apertures, its lower blade a full hand-span longer than the upper."
  6. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 251