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[[File:H4-PrometheanArmorAbility-Module.png|thumb|right|250px|The armor-mounted Z-90 PCE/A hardlight shield generator]]
|image = [[File:H4-PrometheanArmorAbility-Module.png|250px]]
|name = Z-90 Photonic Coalescence Emitter/Aegis
|manufacturer = [[Forerunner]]
|model =
|type =
|cost =
|size =
|length = Apparatus: 1.5 in (3.9 cm)<br>
Shield: 29.8 in (75.5 cm)
|width = Apparatus: 13.5 in (34.3 cm)<br>
Shield: 79.3 in (201.3 cm)
|height = Apparatus: 5.6 in (14.3 cm)<br>
Shield: 103.5 in (263.2 cm)
|fire =
|ammotype-title = Barrier material
|ammotype = [[Hard light]]
|operation =
|rate of fire =
|velocity =
|accuracy =
|optics =
|range =
|service =
* [[Flood-Forerunner War]]
* [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|counterpart =
|counterwep =
|affiliation =
* [[Prometheans]]
* [[Spartan Operations|Spartan]]
}}
The '''hardlight shield''' {{ZClass|90|Photonic Coalescence Emitter/Aegis|PCE/A}}<ref name="Official Site">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!halo-evolved/gameplay/31afe32b-0e07-45c0-9424-3adc6e1eadca '''Halo 4 Official Site''' - ''GAMEPLAY'']</ref> is a [[Forerunner]] anti-personnel shielding system. Like other examples of [[hard light]] technology, it works by using a photon emitter to fuse light particles into a dissipative barrier.{{Ref/Reuse|Official Site}}


The '''Z-90 Photonic Coalescence Emitter/Aegis''',<ref name="Official Site">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!halo-evolved/gameplay/31afe32b-0e07-45c0-9424-3adc6e1eadca '''Halo 4 Official Site:''' ''GAMEPLAY'']</ref> more commonly known as the '''Hardlight Shield''',<ref name="Official Site"/> is a [[Forerunner]] anti-personnel shielding system. Like other examples of [[hard light]] technology, it works by using a photon emitter to fuse light particles into a dissipative barrier.<ref name="Official Site"/>
Hardlight shields are frequently employed by the ground forces of the mechanical [[Promethean]]s, with [[Promethean Watcher|Watchers]] providing different types of shield for [[Promethean Knight|Knight]] and [[Promethean Crawler|Crawlers]] in combat, and [[Armiger Soldier]]s using them on their own. This technology has been adapted for use with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]], allowing [[Spartan Operations|Spartans]] to use the shield to protect themselves from incoming fire. While using the Hardlight Shield, a Spartan is unable to use weapons, and the MJOLNIR's energy shields are prevented from recharging until the Hardlight Shield dissipates.


Hardlight shields are frequently employed by the ground forces of the mechanical [[Promethean]]s, with [[Promethean Watcher|Watchers]] providing different types of shield for [[Promethean Knight|Knight]] and [[Promethean Crawler|Crawlers]] in combat. This technology has been adapted for use with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]], allowing [[Spartan (branch)|Spartans]] to use the shield to protect themselves from incoming fire. While using the Hardlight Shield, a Spartan is unable to use weapons, and the MJOLNIR's energy shields are prevented from recharging until the Hardlight Shield dissipates.
== Trivia ==
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* The designation "Aegis" is likely a reference to the [[Wikipedia:Aegis|Aegis]], a shield carried by several divine figures in [[List of references to Greek mythology in the Halo series|Greek mythology]].
* The hardlight shield is very similar in practice to the [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet]]. However, Kig-Yar shields are made of shaped plasma, as the Covenant never properly reverse-engineered hardlight technology.
* The in-game armor ability can be effectively angled to return an opponent's shot (everything from small arms fire to grenades, rockets, and even tank rounds) to him/her. This is difficult to pull off however, as the shield must be activated at exactly the right time and at the right angle.


==Trivia==
== Gallery ==
The designation "Aegis" is likely a reference to the [[Wikipedia:Aegis|Aegis]], a shield carried by several divine figures in Greek Mythology.
 
The concept of the Hardlight Shield is very similar to the [[Kig-Yar|Jackal's]] [[Point Defense Gauntlet]]. It is possible that the Covenant reverse engineered the Forerunner tech for this purpose.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4-HardlightShield-HUD-Icon.png|HUD Icon of the Hardlight Shield.
File:H4-HardlightShield-HUD-Icon.png|HUD Icon of the Hardlight Shield in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4-Concept-HardlightShield.jpg|Concept art of the Hardlight Shield.
File:H4-Concept-HardlightShield.jpg|Concept art of the Hardlight Shield.
File:H4-HardlightShield-Stages.jpg|Stages of an active Hardlight Shield.
File:Z-90_PCE-A.jpg|View of the Hardlight Shield module.
File:Z-90_PCE-A.jpg|View of the Hardlight Shield module.
File:H4-MP-HardlightShield-Front.jpg|The Hardlight Shield activated viewed from the front.
File:H4-MP-HardlightShield-Front.jpg|The Hardlight Shield activated viewed from the front.
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File:H4-MasterChief-HardlightShield.jpg|[[John-117|Master Chief]] projecting a hardlight shield in front of himself while battling a Promethean Knight.
File:H4-MasterChief-HardlightShield.jpg|[[John-117|Master Chief]] projecting a hardlight shield in front of himself while battling a Promethean Knight.
File:H4-SpartanOps-2.jpg|A Promethean Watcher defends a Knight with a Hardlight Shield against an attacking Spartan.
File:H4-SpartanOps-2.jpg|A Promethean Watcher defends a Knight with a Hardlight Shield against an attacking Spartan.
File:HSA - Merg Vol hardlight shield.png|[[Merg Vol]] defending himself with a hardlight shield in ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''.
File:Halo Escalation 20.jpg|[[Sarah Palmer]] blocking an [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] with a Hardlight Shield. in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
File:H5G-LegendaryWatcher&MythicWarden.png|A hardlight shield in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
== List of appearances ==
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
* ''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
** ''[[Spartan Ops]]''
* ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
* ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
* ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' {{Mo}}
* ''[[Halo: Vertical Umbrage]]''
 
== Sources ==
{{Ref/Sources}}


==Sources==
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[[Category:Forerunner weapons]]
[[Category:Forerunner weapons]]
[[Category:Shield technology| ]]

Latest revision as of 09:46, October 28, 2024

Z-90 Photonic Coalescence Emitter/Aegis
H4-PrometheanArmorAbility-Module.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Forerunner

Specifications

Length:

Apparatus: 1.5 in (3.9 cm)
Shield: 29.8 in (75.5 cm)

Width:

Apparatus: 13.5 in (34.3 cm)
Shield: 79.3 in (201.3 cm)

Height:

Apparatus: 5.6 in (14.3 cm)
Shield: 103.5 in (263.2 cm)

Barrier material:

Hard light

Service history

In service:

 

The hardlight shield (UNSC Z-classification: Z-90 Photonic Coalescence Emitter/Aegis, Z-90 PCE/A)[1] is a Forerunner anti-personnel shielding system. Like other examples of hard light technology, it works by using a photon emitter to fuse light particles into a dissipative barrier.[1]

Hardlight shields are frequently employed by the ground forces of the mechanical Prometheans, with Watchers providing different types of shield for Knight and Crawlers in combat, and Armiger Soldiers using them on their own. This technology has been adapted for use with the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor, allowing Spartans to use the shield to protect themselves from incoming fire. While using the Hardlight Shield, a Spartan is unable to use weapons, and the MJOLNIR's energy shields are prevented from recharging until the Hardlight Shield dissipates.

Trivia[edit]

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  • The designation "Aegis" is likely a reference to the Aegis, a shield carried by several divine figures in Greek mythology.
  • The hardlight shield is very similar in practice to the Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet. However, Kig-Yar shields are made of shaped plasma, as the Covenant never properly reverse-engineered hardlight technology.
  • The in-game armor ability can be effectively angled to return an opponent's shot (everything from small arms fire to grenades, rockets, and even tank rounds) to him/her. This is difficult to pull off however, as the shield must be activated at exactly the right time and at the right angle.

Gallery[edit]

  • HUD Icon of the Hardlight Shield in Halo 4.

    HUD Icon of the Hardlight Shield in Halo 4.

  • Concept art of the Hardlight Shield.

    Concept art of the Hardlight Shield.

  • Stages of an active Hardlight Shield.

    Stages of an active Hardlight Shield.

  • View of the Hardlight Shield module.

    View of the Hardlight Shield module.

  • The Hardlight Shield activated viewed from the front.

    The Hardlight Shield activated viewed from the front.

  • A Hardlight Shield changing to a red color, indicating damage or energy drain from constant use.

    A Hardlight Shield changing to a red color, indicating damage or energy drain from constant use.

  • A SPARTAN-IV deploying a hardlight shield during gameplay.

    A SPARTAN-IV deploying a hardlight shield during gameplay.

  • The front of a deployed hardlight shield in Halo 4 gameplay.

    The front of a deployed hardlight shield in Halo 4 gameplay.

  • A Watcher placing a hardlight shield in front of a Promethean Knight.

    A Watcher placing a hardlight shield in front of a Promethean Knight.

  • Master Chief projecting a hardlight shield in front of himself while battling a Promethean Knight.

    Master Chief projecting a hardlight shield in front of himself while battling a Promethean Knight.

  • A Promethean Watcher defends a Knight with a Hardlight Shield against an attacking Spartan.

    A Promethean Watcher defends a Knight with a Hardlight Shield against an attacking Spartan.

  • Merg Vol defending himself with a hardlight shield in Halo: Spartan Assault.

    Merg Vol defending himself with a hardlight shield in Halo: Spartan Assault.

  • Sarah Palmer blocking an energy sword with a Hardlight Shield. in Halo: Escalation.

    Sarah Palmer blocking an energy sword with a Hardlight Shield. in Halo: Escalation.

  • A hardlight shield in Halo 5: Guardians.

    A hardlight shield in Halo 5: Guardians.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo 4 Official Site - GAMEPLAY

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