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The '''Energy Stave''' is a [[Covenant]] [[melee]] [[weapon]]. It is used exclusively by the [[Honor Guard of the Covenant|Honor Guards]] and [[Light of Sanghelios]]. It looks like a normal metal staff, but has a series of glowing orange panels near the top.
The '''energy stave''',{{Ref/Novel|Id=ch|HCH|Chapter=Epilogue}}{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=95}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=307}} also known as the '''energy pike''',{{Ref/Novel|Id=tcp|TCP|Chapter=69}} is a [[Covenant]] [[melee]] weapon, consisting of a long metal staff and a bladed tip with a series of glowing panels. Different variants of the energy stave are used for both practical and ceremonial purposes.{{Ref/Level|H2|Sacred Icon}}{{Ref/Level|Id=wars|HW|Escape (Halo Wars level)|Escape}}
 
These weapons are long staves with a spear-like end that is similar in color to the "fins" of their wielders. Not much is known about these exotic weapons, except that they have a length of 427.5 centimeters (14.03 feet). They do not seem to have much of a combat purpose but more a ceremonial one, as the Honor Guard Elites will use [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Plasma Rifle]], [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Sword]], and [[Type-51 Carbine|Covenant Carbines]] in real combat. However, they were used by [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]] to subdue any [[Unggoy|Grunts]] and [[Kig-yar|Jackals]] that came too close to the [[Council Chamber]] during one of the [[High Prophet of Truth]]'s sermons regarding the discovery of the [[Activation Index|Sacred Icon]]. This weapon is never used in game-play by other characters.
 
==Appearances==
====[[Halo 2]]====
They can be seen in the hands of the [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Brute Honor Guard]] during both the opening and closing cinematic of the ''Halo 2'' level, [[Gravemind (Level)|Gravemind]], but they are simply tossed aside, as the [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]] prefer other weaponry to protect the Hierarchs, and kill [[John-117|Master Chief]].
 
Also, after the replacement of the [[Sangheili|Elites]] in the Covenant Hierarchy, the weapon's religious significance died out. During the cutscene where the Brutes take power you see them fighting over the Energy Staves, meaning the Honor Guards that have the pikes could have a higher value or rank than Honor Guards who don't have them at all.
 
===[[Halo 3]]===
The Energy Stave can also be seen in [[Cortana (Level)|Cortana]], occasionally.


===Novels===
Despite their appearance generally lacking the distinct [[plasma]] blades of [[Energy sword (fiction)|energy swords]] and their cousins, energy staves (as their name implies) are fully-powered weapons and emit a great heat when activated,{{Ref/Novel|HOblv|Chapter=5}} alongside a crackling sound of sparks emitting.{{Ref/Reuse|ch}} At least one variant of the energy stave does employ an energy mechanism containing blue plasma.{{Ref/Reuse|tcp}}
It is also featured in the novelization [[Halo: Contact Harvest|Contact Harvest]] when the two [[San 'Shyuum]] go to the [[Prophet of Mercy|minister]] to recruit him as a Hierarch.  
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==Types==
===Ceremonial stave===
The ceremonial energy stave features an elaborate, forked tip with ornate panels similar in color to the armor worn by the [[Covenant Honor Guard]], serving as a symbol of office.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} They were originally used by the Honor Guard's [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili]] personnel, including the [[Lights of Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|ch}} Following the [[Changing of the Guard]] use of the stave fell to their [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Jiralhanae successors]].{{Ref/Level|Id=grave|H2|Gravemind (level)|Gravemind}} Following the end of the Human-Covenant War [[Sangheili Zealot]]s in [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] irregularly used the ceremonial stave for guarding prisoners.{{Ref/Comic|HEsc|Issue=22}}


It can be seen in last sections of [[Halo: The Cole Protocol|''Halo: The Cole Protocol'']] as well, when Zhar approached the Prophets with an Energy Sword at hand. Not much else was written, except that plasma was created at the tip of the spear.
The energy stave's function is largely ceremonial. The Honor Guard Sangheili mostly used {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}s, [[Energy sword (fiction)|energy sword]]s, and {{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}}s in combat. However, they were used by [[Jiralhanae]] to subdue any [[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-Yar]] who came too close to the [[High Council Chamber]] during one of the [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]]'s sermons regarding the discovery of [[Halo Array|Halo]] [[Installation 05]]'s [[Activation Index|"Sacred Icon"]].{{Ref/Reuse|grave}}


===[[Halo Wars]]===
===Non-ceremonial stave===
An early version of the weapon can be seen in a ''[[Halo Wars]]'' cinematic. It is not used in gameplay, only in cinematics. It can been seen in combat for the first time here, and their abilities are finally gauged.
This version of the energy stave is more ascetic in design than the one used by the Honor Guard. Metallic gray in color, it incorporates a twin-bladed tip with blue paneling. Unlike the ceremonial staves used by the Honor Guard, these weapons can also be wielded by regular Sangheili, including [[Stealth Sangheili]]. During the [[Battle of Trove]], a group of Sangheili guards assigned to protect the [[Apex Site]] on the [[Trove|shield world]] were equipped with energy staves.{{Ref/Reuse|wars}} The Honor Guardsmen escorting the [[Prophet of Regret]]'s on the shield world wielded combat energy staves in addition to wearing non-ceremonial armor.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
 
In the cutscene, "Monsters", the weapon can be seen to cut though another pike as well as shear an [[Elite]]'s armor. The stave can also been seen used as a thrown weapon to great effect. This suggests the weapon is relatively light, or it could just be the fact that a Spartan was throwing it. Also notable is that it was only the top section of the cut stave that was thrown.
 
This stave may have been completely remodeled into the one we see in ''Halo 2'' as many aspects have changed, so this cannot be trusted to assess the ''Halo 2'' era weapon. The changes from ''Halo Wars'' to ''Halo 2'' include the added details and the orange-glowing symmetrical appearance as opposed to the blue asymmetrical appearance in ''Halo Wars''.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:HonorGuard02.jpg|An [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Honor Guard Elite]] holding an Energy Stave.
File:H2 HonorGuardPike.png|The pike in ''Halo 2''.
Image:Unknown_covenant_weapon.PNG‎|The Energy Stave in ''[[Halo Wars]]'', an earlier version of the one in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:HonorGuard02.jpg|A Sangheili Honor Guardsman holding an energy stave in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:HW6.png|A group of Stealth Sangheili using energy staves in ''[[Halo Wars]]''.
File:HE22 Break-in.jpg|Two Hesduros Zealots with energy staves being killed by [[Ayit 'Sevi]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
File:H2A-HighCouncilSession.jpg|Sangheili Honor Guardman with energy staves in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


{{Template:Covenant Weapons}}
==List of appearances==
[[Category:The Covenant]]
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' {{1st}}
[[Category:Weapons]]
*''[[Halo 2]]''
[[Category:Covenant Weapons]]
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
[[Category:Melee Weapons]]
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[The Babysitter]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''
**''[[Contact]]''
**''[[Reckoning]]''
 
==Sources==
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[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]

Latest revision as of 14:18, May 17, 2023

Energy stave
H2-EnergyStave.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Covenant

Type:

Melee weapon

Service history

In service:

Human-Covenant War
Great Schism
Post-Covenant War conflicts

 

The energy stave,[1][2][3] also known as the energy pike,[4] is a Covenant melee weapon, consisting of a long metal staff and a bladed tip with a series of glowing panels. Different variants of the energy stave are used for both practical and ceremonial purposes.[5][6]

Despite their appearance generally lacking the distinct plasma blades of energy swords and their cousins, energy staves (as their name implies) are fully-powered weapons and emit a great heat when activated,[7] alongside a crackling sound of sparks emitting.[1] At least one variant of the energy stave does employ an energy mechanism containing blue plasma.[4]

Types[edit]

Ceremonial stave[edit]

The ceremonial energy stave features an elaborate, forked tip with ornate panels similar in color to the armor worn by the Covenant Honor Guard, serving as a symbol of office.[3] They were originally used by the Honor Guard's Sangheili personnel, including the Lights of Sanghelios.[1] Following the Changing of the Guard use of the stave fell to their Jiralhanae successors.[8] Following the end of the Human-Covenant War Sangheili Zealots in Jul 'Mdama's Covenant irregularly used the ceremonial stave for guarding prisoners.[9]

The energy stave's function is largely ceremonial. The Honor Guard Sangheili mostly used Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifles, energy swords, and Vostu-pattern carbines in combat. However, they were used by Jiralhanae to subdue any Unggoy and Kig-Yar who came too close to the High Council Chamber during one of the High Prophet of Truth's sermons regarding the discovery of Halo Installation 05's "Sacred Icon".[8]

Non-ceremonial stave[edit]

This version of the energy stave is more ascetic in design than the one used by the Honor Guard. Metallic gray in color, it incorporates a twin-bladed tip with blue paneling. Unlike the ceremonial staves used by the Honor Guard, these weapons can also be wielded by regular Sangheili, including Stealth Sangheili. During the Battle of Trove, a group of Sangheili guards assigned to protect the Apex Site on the shield world were equipped with energy staves.[6] The Honor Guardsmen escorting the Prophet of Regret's on the shield world wielded combat energy staves in addition to wearing non-ceremonial armor.[2]

Gallery[edit]

  • The pike in Halo 2.

    The pike in Halo 2.

  • A Sangheili Honor Guardsman holding an energy stave in Halo 2.

    A Sangheili Honor Guardsman holding an energy stave in Halo 2.

  • A group of Stealth Sangheili using energy staves in Halo Wars.

    A group of Stealth Sangheili using energy staves in Halo Wars.

  • Two Hesduros Zealots with energy staves being killed by Ayit 'Sevi in Halo: Escalation.

    Two Hesduros Zealots with energy staves being killed by Ayit 'Sevi in Halo: Escalation.

  • Sangheili Honor Guardman with energy staves in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    Sangheili Honor Guardman with energy staves in Halo 2: Anniversary.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Halo: Contact Harvest, Epilogue
  2. ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 95
  3. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 307
  4. ^ a b Halo: The Cole Protocol, chapter 69
  5. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Sacred Icon
  6. ^ a b Halo Wars, campaign level Escape
  7. ^ Halo: Oblivion, chapter 5
  8. ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level Gravemind
  9. ^ Halo: Escalation, issue 22

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