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The blade itself seems to generate plasma energy in a similiar way as the Covenant plasma weapons.  In a plasma gun the energy is shot out like a bullet, but the energy from the sword is held into a blade-like form with small magnetic field generators built into the handle mechanism.  
The blade itself seems to generate plasma energy in a similiar way as the Covenant plasma weapons.  In a plasma gun the energy is shot out like a bullet, but the energy from the sword is held into a blade-like form with small magnetic field generators built into the handle mechanism.  


If the wielder drops the weapon a fail-safe activates and deactivates the magnetic field without first dispensing the plasma consuming the handle thus destroying the weapon.
In [[Halo]] if the wielder drops the weapon a fail-safe activates and deactivates the magnetic field without first dispensing the plasma consuming the handle thus destroying the weapon.
 
In [[Halo 2]] many high ranking Elites will use a Energy Sword when engaged in close quarters combat. For the first time, Master Chief is able to wield a Energy Sword.
 
Several times when playing as the [[Arbiter]] you begin the mission with a Energy Sword.


[[Category:Weapons]][[Category:The Covenant]]
[[Category:Weapons]][[Category:The Covenant]]