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==Types==
==Types==
===Ceremonial stave===
===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]]. They were originally used by the Honor Guard's [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili]] personnel, including the [[Lights of Sanghelios]].<ref name="ch"/> Following the [[Changing of the Guard]] use of the stave fell to their [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Jiralhanae successors]].<ref name="grave">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref> Following the end of the Human-Covenant War [[Sangheili Zealot]]s part of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]] irregularly used the ceremonial stave for guarding prisoners.<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', '''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 22|Issue 22]]'''</ref>  
The ceremonial energy stave features an elaborate, forked tip with ornate panels similar in color to the armor worn by the [[Covenant Honor Guard]]. They were originally used by the Honor Guard's [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili]] personnel, including the [[Lights of Sanghelios]].<ref name="ch"/> Following the [[Changing of the Guard]] use of the stave fell to their [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Jiralhanae successors]].<ref name="grave">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref> 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>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', '''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 22|Issue 22]]'''</ref>  


The energy stave's function is largely ceremonial. The Honor Guard Sangheili mostly used [[Type-25 plasma rifle]]s, [[Type-1 energy sword]]s, and [[Type-51 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 name="grave"/>
The energy stave's function is largely ceremonial. The Honor Guard Sangheili mostly used [[Type-25 plasma rifle]]s, [[Type-1 energy sword]]s, and [[Type-51 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 name="grave"/>


===Non-ceremonial stave===
===Non-ceremonial stave===
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 Shield World 0459]], a group of Sangheili guards assigned to protect the [[Apex Site]] on the [[Shield World 0459|shield world]] were equipped with energy staves.<ref name="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>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 95''</ref>
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 the Etran Harborage]], a group of Sangheili guards assigned to protect the [[Apex Site]] on the [[Shield World 0459|shield world]] were equipped with energy staves.<ref name="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>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 95''</ref>


===Forerunner stave===
===Forerunner stave===

Revision as of 17:09, April 29, 2017

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The energy stave[1] is a Forerunner and 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.[2][3]

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. 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.[4] Following the end of the Human-Covenant War Sangheili Zealots in Jul 'Mdama's Covenant irregularly used the ceremonial stave for guarding prisoners.[5]

The energy stave's function is largely ceremonial. The Honor Guard Sangheili mostly used Type-25 plasma rifles, Type-1 energy swords, and Type-51 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".[4]

Non-ceremonial stave

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 the Etran Harborage, a group of Sangheili guards assigned to protect the Apex Site on the shield world were equipped with energy staves.[3] The Honor Guardsmen escorting the Prophet of Regret's on the shield world wielded combat energy staves in addition to wearing non-ceremonial armor.[6]

Forerunner stave

A type of energy stave was used by the Armigers stationed on Installation 00.[7]Template:Expand-Section

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo: Contact Harvest, page 381
  2. ^ Halo 2, campaign level, Sacred Icon
  3. ^ a b Halo Wars, campaign level Escape
  4. ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level Gravemind
  5. ^ Halo: Escalation, Issue 22
  6. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 95
  7. ^ Halo: Hunters in the Dark

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