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[[File:HR - Energy dagger.png|300px|thumb|An energy dagger used by a Sangheili of the [[Fleet of Valiant Prudence]] with a [[Od'wagra-pattern combat harness|''Od'wagra''-pattern combat harness]].]]
{{Weapon Infobox
'''Energy daggers''' are energy melee weapon employed by the [[Sangheili]] warriors.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=307}} They are frequently mounted on the wrist of most [[Sangheili harness|Sangheili combat armor]], and are used to carry out [[assassination]]s.{{Ref/Game|Id=RE|HR|Gameplay and in-game 3D model data}} These daggers were only used by a handful of [[Covenant]] [[Covenant fleet|fleet]]s, though it is unclear as to why they were not ubiquitous.{{Ref/Book|Id=HOSFP183|Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual|Page=183}}
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The '''energy dagger''' is an energy melee weapon employed by the [[Sangheili]] warriors. It is mounted on the wrist of most Sangheili combat armor, and is used to carry out [[assassination]]s.<ref name="RE">''[[Halo: Reach]]''</ref> These daggers were only used by a handful of [[Covenant fleet]]s, though it is unclear as to why they were not ubiquitous.<ref>''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'', p. 183</ref>


==Design details==
==Overview==
The design bears much resemblance to the [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword]]. Unlike the Energy Sword, however, it ends in a single point as opposed to the dual prongs of the Energy Sword. It appears to be mounted to a device worn on the wrists of the user. It is possible to use two daggers simultaneously, with one on each wrist.<ref name="RE"/>
The energy dagger is the Sangheili adaptation of the [[Forerunner]] ''[[misericordia]]'' blade-tools.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} The design bears much resemblance to the [[energy sword (fiction)|energy sword]]. Unlike the energy sword, however, it ends in a single point as opposed to the dual prongs of the energy sword. It appears to be mounted to a device worn on the wrists of the user. It is possible to use two daggers simultaneously, with one on each wrist.{{Ref/Reuse|RE}}
 
==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
===Silver Timeline===
{{Main|Silver Timeline}}
During the attack on [[Eridanus II]] by the Covenant Kig-Yar infantry made use of energy daggers alongside their [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|shield]]s.{{Ref/Film|Id=HTVShow|Film=Halo: The Television Series|Story=Halo: The Television Series|StoryLinkText=Season 1|Episode=Reckoning}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The shape of the energy dagger is very similar to the real-life combat weapon, the katara. It was a South Asian weapon and status symbol, similar to the energy sword's symbolization of status among the Elites.
*When playing a custom game (normal or [[Firefight]]), the dagger will not appear for Elite-on-Spartan assassinations, but the dagger will appear if the same match is watched in [[Theater]] mode.
*When playing a custom game (normal or [[Firefight]]), the dagger will not appear for Elite-on-Spartan assassinations, but the dagger will appear if the same match is watched in [[Theater]] mode.
*The dagger will also not appear if more than one player is playing on the same console. Because the Elite's fingers also do not move in splitscreen matches, the Elite will appear to use their fingers and claws instead.
*The dagger will also not appear if more than one player is playing on the same console. Because the Elite's fingers also do not move in splitscreen matches, the Elite will appear to use their fingers and claws instead.
*This is the weapon that was used to stab (and kill) [[Noble Six]] in the level [[Lone Wolf]].
*It bears some resemblance in both appearance and function to the Hidden Blade from the Assassin's Creed series and the Omni Blade in the Mass Effect series.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of energy daggers}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:ReachSangheili.png|A Sangheili with Energy Dagger extended.
File:ReachSangheili.png|A Sangheili with energy dagger extended in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:Energy Blade.jpg|A Sangheili using an Energy Dagger against an opposing Sangheili in a multiplayer match.
File:Energy Blade.jpg|A Sangheili using an energy dagger against an opposing Sangheili in a multiplayer match.
File:Reach MP SpireAssassinate.jpg|A Sangheili Minor using an Energy Dagger to assassinate a SPARTAN.
File:Reach MP SpireAssassinate.jpg|A Sangheili Minor using an energy dagger to assassinate a SPARTAN.
File:EliteSpartanAssassination.jpg|A Sangheili Zealot using an Energy Dagger in an assassination.
File:EliteSpartanAssassination.jpg|A Sangheili Zealot using an energy dagger in an assassination.
File:Dual Daggers.jpg|An Elite Zealot with both daggers deployed.
File:Dual Daggers.jpg|A Sangheili Zealot with both daggers deployed.
File:HTV-Reckoning Jackals.png|Kig-Yar using energy daggers against UNSC Marines in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
*''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''
*''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season One]]''
**''[[Reckoning]]''
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]''
**''[[Reach (TV Series)|Reach]]''
**''[[Onyx (TV Series)|Onyx]]''
**''[[Thermopylae (TV Series)|Thermopylae]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
{{Melee Weapons}}
{{Melee Weapons}}
{{Covenant Weapons}}
{{Covenant sidearms}}
[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Infantry plasma weapons]]
[[Category:Infantry plasma weapons]]

Latest revision as of 15:30, December 23, 2024

An energy dagger used by a Sangheili of the Fleet of Valiant Prudence with a Od'wagra-pattern combat harness.

Energy daggers are energy melee weapon employed by the Sangheili warriors.[1] They are frequently mounted on the wrist of most Sangheili combat armor, and are used to carry out assassinations.[2] These daggers were only used by a handful of Covenant fleets, though it is unclear as to why they were not ubiquitous.[3]

Overview[edit]

The energy dagger is the Sangheili adaptation of the Forerunner misericordia blade-tools.[1] The design bears much resemblance to the energy sword. Unlike the energy sword, however, it ends in a single point as opposed to the dual prongs of the energy sword. It appears to be mounted to a device worn on the wrists of the user. It is possible to use two daggers simultaneously, with one on each wrist.[2]

Non-canon and dubious canon appearances[edit]

Silver Timeline[edit]

Main article: Silver Timeline

During the attack on Eridanus II by the Covenant Kig-Yar infantry made use of energy daggers alongside their shields.[4]

Trivia[edit]

  • When playing a custom game (normal or Firefight), the dagger will not appear for Elite-on-Spartan assassinations, but the dagger will appear if the same match is watched in Theater mode.
  • The dagger will also not appear if more than one player is playing on the same console. Because the Elite's fingers also do not move in splitscreen matches, the Elite will appear to use their fingers and claws instead.

Gallery[edit]

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  • A Sangheili with energy dagger extended in Halo: Reach.

    A Sangheili with energy dagger extended in Halo: Reach.

  • A Sangheili using an energy dagger against an opposing Sangheili in a multiplayer match.

    A Sangheili using an energy dagger against an opposing Sangheili in a multiplayer match.

  • A Sangheili Minor using an energy dagger to assassinate a SPARTAN.

    A Sangheili Minor using an energy dagger to assassinate a SPARTAN.

  • A Sangheili Zealot using an energy dagger in an assassination.

    A Sangheili Zealot using an energy dagger in an assassination.

  • A Sangheili Zealot with both daggers deployed.

    A Sangheili Zealot with both daggers deployed.

  • Kig-Yar using energy daggers against UNSC Marines in Halo: The Television Series.

    Kig-Yar using energy daggers against UNSC Marines in Halo: The Television Series.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 307
  2. ^ a b Halo: Reach, Gameplay and in-game 3D model data
  3. ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, page 183
  4. ^ Halo: The Television Series - Season 1, episode Reckoning

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List of UNSC, Covenant and Forerunner melee weapons

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