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== Variants ==
== Variants ==
=== Bloodblade ===
*'''Bloodblade''' - A bloodblade is a red colored energy sword,{{Ref/Reuse|Id=MCCCanonFodderMay2021}}<ref name="BF">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/brute-force '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Brute Force'']</ref>{{Ref/Note|Sangheili blood is purple, so "bloodblade" may be a human-given name or named for the blood of humans (or Jiralhanae or San'Shyuum) killed by bearers of the swords.}} used by certain Special Operations Sangheili{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|headH}} such as the [[Silent Shadow]].<ref>'''Halo: Tales from Slipspace''', ''Hunting Party''</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|Id=MCCCanonFodderMay2021}} Red-bladed energy swords are sometimes used in the UNSC's [[War Games]] simulator, for example in [[Infection]] sessions.<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'''</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/canon-fodder-3-21-15-marching-on/bbac6734-f6bb-449e-8c79-0098a02c7884/posts?page=1#post6 '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder 3-21-15: Marching On'']</ref>
[[File:H2A Render EnergySword-Infected.png|thumb|right|250px|A render of a bloodblade in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.]]
*'''[[Ravening Sliver]]''' - A blade with a deep blue hue and a green hilt. In War Games, this model can be swung faster than other energy swords.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
The '''bloodblade'''<ref name="BF">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/brute-force '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Brute Force'']</ref> is a red colored energy sword,{{Ref/Note|Sangheili blood is purple, so "bloodblade" may be a human-given name or named for the blood of humans (or Jiralhanae or San'Shyuum) killed by bearers of the swords.}} used by certain Special Operations Sangheili{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|headH}} such as the [[Silent Shadow]].<ref>'''Halo: Tales from Slipspace''', ''Hunting Party''</ref> Red-bladed energy swords are sometimes used in the UNSC's [[War Games]] simulator, for example in [[Infection]] sessions.<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'''</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/canon-fodder-3-21-15-marching-on/bbac6734-f6bb-449e-8c79-0098a02c7884/posts?page=1#post6 '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder 3-21-15: Marching On'']</ref>
*'''[[Vorpal Talon]]''' - A blade that produces an orange-to-cyan gradient. In War Games, this variant allows the user to have [[Spartan abilities|two thruster charges]] before recharging, as well as increased jump height, longer stabilizer duration of 4.95 seconds, increased lunge distance, and a built-in [[motion tracker]] that stays visible on the user's [[Heads-up display|HUD]] even while zoomed in, much like with [[Linda-058]]'s personal [[Nornfang]] [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle]]. This weapon can also be found as the second [[special weapons|hidden weapon]] in the final campaign mission [[Guardians]].{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
*'''[[Prophets' Bane]]''' - [[Thel 'Vadam]]'s personal energy sword with a unique handle and pale salmon coloring. In War Games, it gives the wielder an increased lunge distance (the same as the Vorpal Talon), increased movement speed, and [[active camouflage]] as long as the weapon is active.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} 
*'''Mdama keep variant''' - Energy swords manufactured by Mdama keep in 2558 burned less intensely, thus making it harder to cut armor, but causing more grievous injuries and not cauterizing wounds. These swords took advantage of the Sangheili code of honor to make every wound a death blow, as Sangheili who wanted to retain their honor would often commit suicide.<ref name="Alliance">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level ''[[Alliance]]''</ref>
*'''Necroplasma''' - A necroplasma is a green colored Energy sword.{{Ref/Site|Id=MCCCanonFodderMay2021|D=21|M=5|Y=2021|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/art-of-wort|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=News, Art of Wort Canon Fodder}} One version of the blade features a dull green blade that transitions to an inky black near the basket hilt and was used in War Games.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} One version was a solid green with a normal hilt.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=MCCCanonFodderMay2021}}
*'''Evocati's Edge''' - A white energy sword is associated with the [[Evocati]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=MCCCanonFodderMay2021}}
*'''Light of Joori''' - A yellow energy sword, Light of Joori is named after the star [[Joori]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=MCCCanonFodderMay2021}}
*'''Kaidon's Guard''' - An orange energy sword associated with the [[Swords of Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=MCCCanonFodderMay2021}}
*'''Darkstar''' - A purple energy sword, seemingly associated with old [[Sangheili mythology]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=MCCCanonFodderMay2021}}
*'''Lance of Suban''' - A pink energy sword infused with [[Blamite]]. The sword and the material originates from [[Suban]].{{Ref/Reuse|Id=MCCCanonFodderMay2021}}


=== Ravening Sliver ===
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[[File:H5G Render EnergySword-RaveningSliver.png|thumb|right|250px|A render of Ravening Sliver.]]
File:H2A Render EnergySword-Infected.png|A render of a bloodblade in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
A blade with a deep blue hue and a green hilt. In War Games, this model can be swung faster than other energy swords.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
File:H5G Render EnergySword-RaveningSliver.png|A render of Ravening Sliver.
 
File:H5G_VT_sword.png|Vorpal Talon.
=== Vorpal Talon ===
File:H5G Prophets bane(clear version).png|Prophets' Bane.
{{Main|Vorpal Talon}}
File:H5G greensword.png|A Necroplasma sword
A blade that produces an orange-to-cyan gradient. In War Games, this variant allows the user to have [[Spartan abilities|two thruster charges]] before recharging, as well as increased jump height, longer stabilizer duration of 4.95 seconds, increased lunge distance, and a built-in [[motion tracker]] that stays visible on the user's [[Heads-up display|HUD]] even while zoomed in, much like with [[Linda-058]]'s personal [[Nornfang]] [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle]]. This weapon can also be found as the second [[special weapons|hidden weapon]] in the final campaign mission [[Guardians]].{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
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=== Prophets' Bane ===
{{Main|Prophets' Bane}}
[[Thel 'Vadam]]'s personal energy sword with a unique handle and pale salmon coloring. In War Games, it gives the wielder an increased lunge distance (the same as the Vorpal Talon), increased movement speed, and [[active camouflage]] as long as the weapon is active.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} 
 
=== Mdama keep variant ===
Energy swords manufactured by Mdama keep in 2558 burned less intensely, thus making it harder to cut armor, but causing more grievous injuries and not cauterizing wounds. These swords took advantage of the Sangheili code of honor to make every wound a death blow, as Sangheili who wanted to retain their honor would often commit suicide.<ref name="Alliance">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level ''[[Alliance]]''</ref>
 
=== Green "infected" variant ===
Used in some War Games Infection matches. This model features a dull green blade that transitions to an inky black near the basket hilt. Despite its appearance, it otherwise functions like the standard Type-1 model.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}


== Combat application ==
== Combat application ==
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File:H5G-VorpalTalonHUD.png|First-person view of the Vorpal Talon in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-VorpalTalonHUD.png|First-person view of the Vorpal Talon in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-VorpalTalonSS.png|Smart scope with the ''Vorpal Talon''. Notice that the motion tracker is still present.
File:H5G-VorpalTalonSS.png|Smart scope with the ''Vorpal Talon''. Notice that the motion tracker is still present.
File:H5G-InfectionSword.jpg|The Infected energy sword.
File:H5G-InfectionSword.jpg|A Necroplasma sword.
File:H5G-InfectedSwordHUD.png|First-person view of the Infected energy sword.
File:H5G-InfectedSwordHUD.png|First-person view of a Necroplasma sword.
File:H5G - Freebooter with Energy Sword on Coliseum.png|A [[FREEBOOTER-class Mjolnir|Freebooter]]-clad [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] with an energy sword on [[Truth]].
File:H5G - Freebooter with Energy Sword on Coliseum.png|A [[FREEBOOTER-class Mjolnir|Freebooter]]-clad [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] with an energy sword on [[Truth]].
File:H5G-RaveningSliver.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV with the ''Ravening Sliver'' on [[Deadlock]].
File:H5G-RaveningSliver.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan-IV with the ''Ravening Sliver'' on [[Deadlock]].
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File:AmongUs.png|An energy sword in ''Among Us''.
File:AmongUs.png|An energy sword in ''Among Us''.
File:HINF XGS2020 Sangheili Energy Sword.png|John-117 getting ready to lunge at a Sangheili in the [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Trailer]].
File:HINF XGS2020 Sangheili Energy Sword.png|John-117 getting ready to lunge at a Sangheili in the [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Trailer]].
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=== Variants ===
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File:H2A EnergySword-Infected.png|The red "Infected" energy sword.
File:H5G RS sword.png|Ravening Sliver.
File:H5G_VT_sword.png|Vorpal Talon.
File:H5G Prophets bane(clear version).png|Prophets' Bane.
File:H5G greensword.png|The green "Infected" energy sword.
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