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'''Covenant light Amplifiers''' are devices that have been encountered by [[UNSC]] troops when invading [[Covenant]] encampments. It has been theorized that the Covenant simply use these light amplifiers to increase visibility in low light environments but confirmation has yet to be available.
[[File:Light staff.jpg|thumb|A light staff lights a tunnel on [[Installation 04]].]]
 
The '''Covenant light staff''' is a type of light amplifying device used by the [[Covenant]] and other [[Covenant remnants|related factions]] to increase visibility in low light environments and locations which feature dense terrain. They have been encountered by [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] troops when assaulting Covenant encampments and sometimes ships. These devices are portable enough for Covenant troops to move them from camp to camp, or camp to ship.
 
==Description==
They are rod shaped, with the top holding a sphere, which is essentially the bulb. It has a handle and can be activated by a switch near the top on the side of the handle opposite the bulb. It can be found on the first Halo game dotted all around the level [[Assault on the Control Room]]. They have been in use since ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', but have had slight differences in appearance. They operate by emitting a blue plasma glow whenever they detect motion nearby, conserving energy by automatically shutting off once the motion leaves the immediate area.
 
There are minor differences between the versions; in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', they emitted an actual plasma flame, while in ''[[Halo 3]]'' they extend slightly and then emit a soft blue light.
 
==Trivia==
*Covenant light staffs bear slight resemblance to the staffs carried by the Pfhor in [[Bungie]]'s earlier game ''[[Marathon]]''.
*Though the light staff is utilized by Covenant troops, when any UNSC forces penetrate the staff's radius it will prop itself up and "light" the way for them.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Light Staff-H3.jpg|A light staff lights a tunnel on [[Installation 00]].
File:Plasma Torch Lit.jpg|A lit light staff.
File:Plasma Torch Unlit.jpg|An unlit light staff waiting for movement.
File:HSA-SpiritEscape.jpg|A light staff (right) in ''Halo: Spartan Assault''.
File:HSS-Gameplay-Jungle.jpg|Lights used by the Covenant on [[Installation 03]].
File:Phil-liu-phil-liu-covnant-lightstaff.jpg|Covenant light staff renders.
File:Phil-liu-light-staff.jpg|A [[Sangheili Storm]] holding a light staff.
File:H5G - Covenant light amplifier.png|A light in the [[Vadam clan burial grounds]] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
</gallery>
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
 
==See also==
*[[Covenant work light]]
[[Category:Lighting]]

Latest revision as of 20:14, March 19, 2022

A light staff lights a tunnel on Installation 04.

The Covenant light staff is a type of light amplifying device used by the Covenant and other related factions to increase visibility in low light environments and locations which feature dense terrain. They have been encountered by UNSC troops when assaulting Covenant encampments and sometimes ships. These devices are portable enough for Covenant troops to move them from camp to camp, or camp to ship.

Description[edit]

They are rod shaped, with the top holding a sphere, which is essentially the bulb. It has a handle and can be activated by a switch near the top on the side of the handle opposite the bulb. It can be found on the first Halo game dotted all around the level Assault on the Control Room. They have been in use since Halo: Combat Evolved, but have had slight differences in appearance. They operate by emitting a blue plasma glow whenever they detect motion nearby, conserving energy by automatically shutting off once the motion leaves the immediate area.

There are minor differences between the versions; in Halo: Combat Evolved, they emitted an actual plasma flame, while in Halo 3 they extend slightly and then emit a soft blue light.

Trivia[edit]

  • Covenant light staffs bear slight resemblance to the staffs carried by the Pfhor in Bungie's earlier game Marathon.
  • Though the light staff is utilized by Covenant troops, when any UNSC forces penetrate the staff's radius it will prop itself up and "light" the way for them.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

See also[edit]

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