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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | ===Design details=== | ||
{{Main|Energy sword (fiction)}} | |||
The ''Pelosus''-pattern fireblade is one of the many energy sword variants manufactured by the Covenant. The ''Pelosus''-pattern is characterized by its circular blade contour around the hilt.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} Some ''Pelosus''-pattern energy swords contain a fail-safe mechanism that can permanently disable the weapon if the Sangheili wielding it drops it.{{Ref/Novel|FS|Page=74}} When dropped, the failsafe engages by deactivating the magnetic field before dispersing the plasma. The plasma then consumes the handle and thus destroys the weapon.{{Ref/Reuse|hce}} | The ''Pelosus''-pattern fireblade is one of the many energy sword variants manufactured by the Covenant. The ''Pelosus''-pattern is characterized by its circular blade contour around the hilt.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} Some ''Pelosus''-pattern energy swords contain a fail-safe mechanism that can permanently disable the weapon if the Sangheili wielding it drops it.{{Ref/Novel|FS|Page=74}} When dropped, the failsafe engages by deactivating the magnetic field before dispersing the plasma. The plasma then consumes the handle and thus destroys the weapon.{{Ref/Reuse|hce}} | ||
===Usage=== | ===Usage=== | ||
The ''Pelosus''-pattern fireblade is a weapon carried by high-ranking Sangheili; during the [[Battle of Installation 04]] and the [[Battle of Installation 05]], it saw extensive use among [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultras]], [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealots]], [[Stealth Sangheili]], Sangheili [[Special Operations Officer]]s, | The ''Pelosus''-pattern fireblade is a weapon carried by high-ranking Sangheili; during the [[Battle of Installation 04]] and the [[Battle of Installation 05]], it saw extensive use among [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultras]], [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealots]], [[Stealth Sangheili]], Sangheili [[Special Operations Officer]]s, [[Honor Guard]]s, and [[Sangheili Councilor|Councilors]].{{Ref/Reuse|hce}}{{Ref/Reuse|h2}} During the [[Algolis Invasion]], the Sangheili [[Itho 'Hesiikee]] was a known wielder of a ''Pelosus''-pattern bloodblade, which he intended to use to execute the [[Jiralhanae]] [[Atriox]], but he was killed by his own bloodblade when Atriox retaliated.{{Ref/Level|HW2|A New Enemy}}{{Ref/Comic|RoA|Issue=2}} | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
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==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
In the remastered graphics of the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' and the ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign, the in-game model of the ''Pelosus''-pattern energy sword was replaced by [[Unidentified energy sword pattern|the energy sword]] from ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. However, the remastered ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' cinematics still depicted the ''Pelosus''-pattern energy sword. | [[File:News2 1.jpg|thumb|The "Hal's Sword" in ''Fable II''.]] | ||
*In the remastered graphics of the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' and the ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign, the in-game model of the ''Pelosus''-pattern energy sword was replaced by [[Unidentified energy sword pattern|the energy sword]] from ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. However, the remastered ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' cinematics still depicted the ''Pelosus''-pattern energy sword. | |||
* In the [[Halo E3 2000 trailer|''Halo'' E3 2000 trailer]], John-117 was shown using the energy sword. In the final release, the energy sword is not available to players. | |||
* The ''[[Wikipedia:Fable II|Fable II: Limited Edition]]'' comes with [[Fable:Hal's Sword|"Hal's Sword"]], a crystal blade shaped like a ''Pelosus''-pattern energy sword for in-game use, to coincide with the use of [[Fable:Hal's Armor|"Hal's Armor"]], which resembles the [[MJOLNIR]] armor.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.engadget.com/2008-10-16-fable-2s-spartan-armor-and-energy-sword-pictured.html|Site=Engadget|Page=Fable 2's Spartan armor and energy sword pictured|D=22|M=10|Y=2022}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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===Halo: Combat Evolved=== | ===''Halo: Combat Evolved''=== | ||
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File:PXH MacheteSwordBattle Screenshot.jpg|The energy sword in a screenshot from [[Pre-Xbox Halo|Pre-Xbox ''Halo'']]. | File:PXH MacheteSwordBattle Screenshot.jpg|The energy sword in a screenshot from [[Pre-Xbox Halo|Pre-Xbox ''Halo'']]. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Halo 2=== | ===''Halo 2''=== | ||
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File:H2 ConceptArt ArbiterAndChief.png|Concept art of [[Thel 'Vadam]] wielding a ''Pelosus''-pattern energy sword. | File:H2 ConceptArt ArbiterAndChief.png|Concept art of [[Thel 'Vadam]] wielding a ''Pelosus''-pattern energy sword. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Halo 2: Anniversary=== | ===''Halo 2: Anniversary''=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H2A-Rtas&Arbiter.jpg|[[Rtas 'Vadum]]ee activates his ''Pelosus''-pattern energy sword. | File:H2A-Rtas&Arbiter.jpg|[[Rtas 'Vadum]]ee activates his ''Pelosus''-pattern energy sword. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Halo Wars 2=== | ===''Halo Wars 2''=== | ||
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File:HW2-Sangheilicommands.png|A Sangheili uses a ''Pelosus''-pattern energy sword to command his troops. | File:HW2-Sangheilicommands.png|A Sangheili uses a ''Pelosus''-pattern energy sword to command his troops. | ||
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File:HW2-RedSword.PNG|Close-up of [[Itho 'Hesiikee]]'s bloodblade. | File:HW2-RedSword.PNG|Close-up of [[Itho 'Hesiikee]]'s bloodblade. | ||
File:HW2-Atriox-02.jpg|Sangheili confronting Atriox with ''Pelosus''-pattern energy swords. | File:HW2-Atriox-02.jpg|Sangheili confronting Atriox with ''Pelosus''-pattern energy swords. | ||
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===Illustrations=== | |||
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File:Kusovaitraining.jpg|Rtas 'Vadumee and [[Bero 'Kusovai]] dueling with ''Pelosus''-pattern energy swords in ''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''. | |||
File:Fal - The Duel.png|[[Fal 'Chavamee]] dual-wielding the ''Pelosus''-pattern energy swords in ''[[Halo Legends]]''{{'}}s ''[[The Duel]]''. | |||
File:TheReturn - Battle.jpg|The [[Unidentified shipmaster (Righteous Vigilance)|Sangheili shipmaster]] dual-wielding the ''Pelosus''-pattern energy swords in ''[[The Return]]'' motion comic. | |||
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* ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}} | * ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}} | ||
* ''[[Halo 2]]'' | * ''[[Halo 2]]'' | ||
* ''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'' | |||
** ''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' | |||
* ''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'' | * ''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'' | ||
* ''[[Halo Wars]]'' | * ''[[Halo Wars]]'' | ||
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** ''[[The Duel]]'' | ** ''[[The Duel]]'' | ||
** ''[[Origins]]'' | ** ''[[Origins]]'' | ||
* ''[[Halo: Evolutions | * ''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'' | ||
** ''[[The Return]]'' {{C|motion comic}} | ** ''[[The Return]]'' {{C|motion comic}} | ||
* ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | * ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | ||
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The Pelosus-pattern fireblade (UNSC Type classification: Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword, T-1 EW/S),[3] more commonly known as the energy sword, is a Covenant melee weapon manufactured by Assembly Forges.[1]
Overview[edit]
Design details[edit]
- Main article: Energy sword (fiction)
The Pelosus-pattern fireblade is one of the many energy sword variants manufactured by the Covenant. The Pelosus-pattern is characterized by its circular blade contour around the hilt.[1] Some Pelosus-pattern energy swords contain a fail-safe mechanism that can permanently disable the weapon if the Sangheili wielding it drops it.[7] When dropped, the failsafe engages by deactivating the magnetic field before dispersing the plasma. The plasma then consumes the handle and thus destroys the weapon.[5]
Usage[edit]
The Pelosus-pattern fireblade is a weapon carried by high-ranking Sangheili; during the Battle of Installation 04 and the Battle of Installation 05, it saw extensive use among Ultras, Zealots, Stealth Sangheili, Sangheili Special Operations Officers, Honor Guards, and Councilors.[5][6] During the Algolis Invasion, the Sangheili Itho 'Hesiikee was a known wielder of a Pelosus-pattern bloodblade, which he intended to use to execute the Jiralhanae Atriox, but he was killed by his own bloodblade when Atriox retaliated.[8][9]
Variants[edit]
- Bloodblade - As with many other patterns of energy swords, the Pelosus-pattern energy sword can be customized as a bloodblade, with red-colored plasma.[10]
A Pelosus-pattern energy sword as a bloodblade.
Gameplay[edit]
- Main article: Energy sword
The Pelosus-pattern energy sword was first introduced Halo: Combat Evolved, albeit unusable by players. It was then made available to players in Halo 2 and the Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer component in Halo: The Master Chief Collection. The energy sword is a powerful melee weapon in close-quarters combat, capable of killing most foes with a single strike. It is a power weapon that appears on some multiplayer maps. In Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer, the bloodblade variant is held by infected players in Infection.
Production notes[edit]
- In the remastered graphics of the Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary and the Halo 2: Anniversary campaign, the in-game model of the Pelosus-pattern energy sword was replaced by the energy sword from Halo: Reach. However, the remastered Halo 2: Anniversary cinematics still depicted the Pelosus-pattern energy sword.
- In the Halo E3 2000 trailer, John-117 was shown using the energy sword. In the final release, the energy sword is not available to players.
- The Fable II: Limited Edition comes with "Hal's Sword", a crystal blade shaped like a Pelosus-pattern energy sword for in-game use, to coincide with the use of "Hal's Armor", which resembles the MJOLNIR armor.[11]
Gallery[edit]
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Halo: Combat Evolved[edit]
The energy sword in a screenshot from Pre-Xbox Halo.
A Major wielding a Pelosus-pattern energy sword in the E3 2000 trailer.
John-117 wielding a Pelosus-pattern energy sword in the E3 2000 trailer.
A Zealot wielding a Pelosus-pattern energy sword.
A cloaked Sangheili wielding a Pelosus-pattern energy sword.
Halo 2[edit]
Concept art of Thel 'Vadam wielding a Pelosus-pattern energy sword.
A profile view of the Pelosus-pattern energy sword.
First-person view of the Pelosus-pattern energy sword.
A Zealot wielding a Pelosus-pattern energy sword.
A Special Operations Officer wielding a Pelosus-pattern energy sword.
An Honor Guard wielding a Pelosus-pattern energy sword.
Halo 2: Anniversary[edit]
Rtas 'Vadumee activates his Pelosus-pattern energy sword.
First-person view of the Pelosus-pattern energy sword in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.
First-person view of the Pelosus-pattern bloodblade in Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer.
A Spartan using a Pelosus-pattern bloodblade on Stonetown.
Halo Wars 2[edit]
A Sangheili uses a Pelosus-pattern energy sword to command his troops.
Atriox facing a Pelosus-pattern bloodblade.
Close-up of Itho 'Hesiikee's bloodblade.
Sangheili confronting Atriox with Pelosus-pattern energy swords.
Illustrations[edit]
Rtas 'Vadumee and Bero 'Kusovai dueling with Pelosus-pattern energy swords in The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor.
Fal 'Chavamee dual-wielding the Pelosus-pattern energy swords in Halo Legends's The Duel.
The Sangheili shipmaster dual-wielding the Pelosus-pattern energy swords in The Return motion comic.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo: Combat Evolved (First appearance)
- Halo 2
- Halo Graphic Novel
- Halo Wars: Genesis
- Halo Wars
- Halo Legends
- Halo: Evolutions
- The Return (motion comic)
- Halo 2: Anniversary
- Halo Wars 2
- Halo: Rise of Atriox
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 307
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 349
- ^ a b c d Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 63
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Energy Sword (Retrieved on Sep 21, 2011) [local archive] [external archive]
- ^ a b c Halo: Combat Evolved, Gameplay
- ^ a b Halo 2, Gameplay
- ^ Halo: First Strike, page 74
- ^ Halo Wars 2, campaign level A New Enemy
- ^ Halo: Rise of Atriox, issue 2
- ^ Halo 2: Anniversary, Multiplayer gameplay
- ^ Engadget, Fable 2's Spartan armor and energy sword pictured (Retrieved on Oct 22, 2022) [archive]
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