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*[[Office of Naval Intelligence]] | * [[Forerunner]] | ||
*[[Covenant]] | * [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] | ||
|series= | * [[Covenant]] | ||
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**[[Blooding Years]] | * [[Great Schism]] | ||
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The '''Z-4190 Temporal Protective Enfolder/Stationary Shield''' ('''Z-4190 TEP/SS'''),<ref name="universe"/> commonly referred to as the '''bubble shield''', is a personal defense device. It is [[Forerunner]] in origin, but the [[United Nations Space Command]]'s [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] manufactured a number of the devices based on discovery of those formerly used by [[Warrior-Servant]]s.<ref name="universe"/> Even the [[Covenant]] reverse-engineered crude copies based on captured ONI prototypes. | |||
== History == | |||
==History== | |||
[[File:Bubble Shield.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The Covenant's version of the bubble shield created a gold, dome-like protective area for approximately 20 seconds when activated.]] | [[File:Bubble Shield.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The Covenant's version of the bubble shield created a gold, dome-like protective area for approximately 20 seconds when activated.]] | ||
Historically, the ‘dissipative’-style deployable [[energy shield]] system of the bubble shield is [[Forerunner]] in origin. [[Warrior-Servants]] utilized such a system to generate temporary fortifications using a sphere of interlocking hexagonal force enfolder elements,<ref name="universe"/> similar to [[Aggressor Sentinel#Operation|those used]] by [[Aggressor Sentinel|Sentinel]]s and [[Protector Sentinel|Protectors]]. The technology was eventually discovered by ONI in the twenty-sixth century and was repurposed for use by the [[UNSC Armed Forces]] in the [[Human-Covenant War]]. In [[2544]], [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] [[Blue Team]] used a bubble shield during [[Operation: WARM BLANKET]].<ref name="TP">'''[[Halo Legends]]''': ''[[The Package]]''</ref> [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I ADS]] suits utilized a form of bubble shield for protection.<ref name="P">'''Halo Legends''': ''[[Prototype]]''</ref> Due to their size, mass, and relatively short power cell duration, along with low rates of production, Bubble Shields saw very limited use during the last stages of the Human-Covenant War.<ref name="universe"/> | Historically, the ‘dissipative’-style deployable [[energy shield]] system of the bubble shield is [[Forerunner]] in origin. [[Warrior-Servants]] utilized such a system to generate temporary fortifications using a sphere of interlocking hexagonal force enfolder elements,<ref name="universe"/> similar to [[Aggressor Sentinel#Operation|those used]] by [[Aggressor Sentinel|Sentinel]]s and [[Protector Sentinel|Protectors]]. The technology was eventually discovered by ONI in the twenty-sixth century and was repurposed for use by the [[UNSC Armed Forces]] in the [[Human-Covenant War]]. In [[2544]], [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] [[Blue Team]] used a bubble shield during [[Operation: WARM BLANKET]].<ref name="TP">'''[[Halo Legends]]''': ''[[The Package]]''</ref> [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I ADS]] suits utilized a form of bubble shield for protection.<ref name="P">'''Halo Legends''': ''[[Prototype]]''</ref> Due to their size, mass, and relatively short power cell duration, along with low rates of production, Bubble Shields saw very limited use during the last stages of the Human-Covenant War.<ref name="universe"/> | ||
The [[drop shield]] is an advanced iteration of the bubble shield that was developed by the [[Materials Group]] for ONI's [[Beta-5 Division|Beta-5 strike teams]]. Drop shields saw usage during the [[Fall of Reach]].<ref name="HR">'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref> After Reach was defeated, [[Covenant]] forces recovered and copied ONI's shield prototypes, later employing their own cruder versions of bubble shields during the [[Battle for Earth]] and [[Battle of Installation 00]].<ref name="H3">'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref> These bubble shields projected a translucent, slightly white/gold tinted protective sphere around the user. The shield itself was similar to a [[Wikipedia:Geodesic dome|geodesic dome]], made of tessellating hexagons. The shield protected against bullets, explosions, lasers, [[plasma]], flames, [[grenade]]s, and other projectiles. Vehicles and personnel, however, were still able to pass through it. After approximately 20 seconds had passed, the shield would collapse and the generator would self-destruct. After the conclusion of the war, the Office of Naval Intelligence continued to manufacture a small number of similar devices, until 2555, when it refocused its shield research efforts towards Mjolnir-compatible emitters.<ref name="universe"/> | The [[drop shield]] is an advanced iteration of the bubble shield that was developed by the [[Materials Group]] for ONI's [[Beta-5 Division|Beta-5 strike teams]]. Drop shields saw usage during the [[Fall of Reach]].<ref name="HR">'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref> After Reach was defeated, [[Covenant]] forces recovered and copied ONI's shield prototypes, later employing their own cruder versions of bubble shields during the [[Battle for Earth]] and [[Battle of Installation 00]].<ref name="H3">'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref> These bubble shields projected a translucent, slightly white/gold tinted protective sphere around the user. The shield itself was similar to a [[Wikipedia:Geodesic dome|geodesic dome]], made of tessellating hexagons. The shield protected against bullets, explosions, lasers, [[plasma]], flames, [[grenade]]s, and other projectiles. Vehicles and personnel, however, were still able to pass through it. After approximately 20 seconds had passed, the shield would collapse and the generator would self-destruct. After the conclusion of the war, the Office of Naval Intelligence continued to manufacture a small number of similar devices, until 2555, when it refocused its shield research efforts towards Mjolnir-compatible emitters.<ref name="universe"/> | ||
During [[UNSC Tactical Simulator|simulations]] of the [[Battle of Installation 03]] and [[Battle of New Phoenix]] a [[Unidentified Spartan-IV|Spartan-IV]] utilized a [[armor abilities|version]] capable of allowing the user to fire weapons at targets while remaining inside the shield.<ref name="HSS">'''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'''</ref> On [[2558#January|January 21, 2558]], [[SPARTAN-G059]] deployed a bubble shield against [[Avu Med 'Telcam]] to block his [[Type-51 carbine]]'s rounds during her [[Assassination of Avu Med 'Telcam|her assassination mission]].<ref name="KTB">'''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''', ''[[Knight takes Bishop]]''</ref> Both UNSC and [[Banished]] forces utilized bubble shields with infantry and vehicles during their [[Second Ark Conflict|battle]] over [[Installation 00]] in [[2559#April|April 2559]].<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref> | During [[UNSC Tactical Simulator|simulations]] of the [[Battle of Installation 03]] and [[Battle of New Phoenix]] a [[Unidentified Spartan-IV|Spartan-IV]] utilized a [[armor abilities|version]] capable of allowing the user to fire weapons at targets while remaining inside the shield.<ref name="HSS">'''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'''</ref> On [[2558#January|January 21, 2558]], [[SPARTAN-G059]] deployed a bubble shield against [[Avu Med 'Telcam]] to block his [[Type-51 carbine]]'s rounds during her [[Assassination of Avu Med 'Telcam|her assassination mission]].<ref name="KTB">'''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''', ''[[Knight takes Bishop]]''</ref> Both UNSC and [[Banished]] forces utilized bubble shields with infantry and vehicles during their [[Second Ark Conflict|battle]] over [[Installation 00]] in [[2559#April|April 2559]].<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref> | ||
==Gameplay== | == Gameplay == | ||
[[File:Bubbleshield gx1-1.jpg|200px|thumb|Comparison between deployed and undeployed bubble shield.]] | [[File:Bubbleshield gx1-1.jpg|200px|thumb|Comparison between deployed and undeployed bubble shield.]] | ||
In ''[[Halo 3]]' | In the [[campaign]] of ''[[Halo 3]]'', [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]] deploy bubble shields often. At least one or two Brutes in a Covenant [[pack]] always have a bubble shield on hand. Brutes generally activate their bubble shields immediately when taking fire or when feeling threatened. Unlike the [[multiplayer]] "[[shield door]]s", vehicles are able to pass through the bubble shield. Damaging the shield generator itself in the bubble's enclosure will cause it to explode, and the shield will collapse upon detonation. Upon reaching its energy limit, bubble shields will make a high-pitched sound prior to overloading and exploding. In ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' the bubble shield can be used repeatedly with a duration of 8 seconds and a cooldown of 24 seconds. | ||
===Disadvantages=== | === Disadvantages === | ||
*Enemies can enter the shield freely. | * Enemies can enter the shield freely. | ||
*The bubble shield only lasts about 20 seconds. In combat, however, this is more than enough time to regroup and recover. | * The bubble shield only lasts about 20 seconds. In combat, however, this is more than enough time to regroup and recover. | ||
*If either the player or an enemy throws a grenade inside the bubble shield, it stays inside and will more than likely kill almost everyone in the shield at that time. This strategy is most effective with [[Type-2 spike grenade|spike grenades]], as the spikes will bounce around and shred anything inside the shield. | * If either the player or an enemy throws a grenade inside the bubble shield, it stays inside and will more than likely kill almost everyone in the shield at that time. This strategy is most effective with [[Type-2 spike grenade|spike grenades]], as the spikes will bounce around and shred anything inside the shield. | ||
*The generator is very delicate, and if shot from the inside, it will quickly explode and destroy the bubble shield. | * The generator is very delicate, and if shot from the inside, it will quickly explode and destroy the bubble shield. | ||
*Vehicles can also enter bubble shields. Therefore, you can run somebody over while they are still in the bubble shield. | * Vehicles can also enter bubble shields. Therefore, you can run somebody over while they are still in the bubble shield. | ||
*The bubble shield can be affected by other equipment if thrown within the shield's proximity. For example, if an opponent throws in a [[portable gravity lift]] near the generator, the gravity lift can raise the shield generator up, leaving anyone previously inside the shield defenseless. Additionally, effects from equipments can also be limited in the shield; if a [[regenerator]] is thrown inside the bubble shield, only those within the shield are affected. Likewise, if a [[power drain]] is thrown inside an active bubble shield, the disabling effects of the power drain are contained within the bubble shield. | * The bubble shield can be affected by other equipment if thrown within the shield's proximity. For example, if an opponent throws in a [[portable gravity lift]] near the generator, the gravity lift can raise the shield generator up, leaving anyone previously inside the shield defenseless. Additionally, effects from equipments can also be limited in the shield; if a [[regenerator]] is thrown inside the bubble shield, only those within the shield are affected. Likewise, if a [[power drain]] is thrown inside an active bubble shield, the disabling effects of the power drain are contained within the bubble shield. | ||
*The bubble shield can be knocked away by throwing a power drain or [[radar jammer]] at the generator, causing both objects to roll, and leaving anybody previously inside the shield exposed. | * The bubble shield can be knocked away by throwing a power drain or [[radar jammer]] at the generator, causing both objects to roll, and leaving anybody previously inside the shield exposed. | ||
==Trivia== | == Trivia == | ||
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*An early form of the bubble shield was used in the [[Starry Night|original teaser trailer]] for Halo 3. It is shown being used by [[John-117]] to protect him from an incoming [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraith]] mortar. In the teaser trailer, the bubble shield looked like a type of grenade, leading to rumors that it would be one of the new grenade types. | * An early form of the bubble shield was used in the [[Starry Night|original teaser trailer]] for Halo 3. It is shown being used by [[John-117]] to protect him from an incoming [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraith]] mortar. In the teaser trailer, the bubble shield looked like a type of grenade, leading to rumors that it would be one of the new grenade types. | ||
*In the Beta version of ''Halo 3'', the bubble shield looked and rolled like the power drain, did not glow gold, had orange lights, and was able to protect players against the turrets guarding the outer perimeter of the multiplayer map [[Snowbound]]. | * In the Beta version of ''Halo 3'', the bubble shield looked and rolled like the power drain, did not glow gold, had orange lights, and was able to protect players against the turrets guarding the outer perimeter of the multiplayer map [[Snowbound]]. | ||
*If you look closely at the bubble shield, you can see that there are actually two layers of shields that comprise it. | * If you look closely at the bubble shield, you can see that there are actually two layers of shields that comprise it. | ||
*In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', a Shield [[Protector Sentinel|Protector]] will deploy a bubble shield-like object onto selected friendly units. | * In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', a Shield [[Protector Sentinel|Protector]] will deploy a bubble shield-like object onto selected friendly units. | ||
*Although it appears in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', it cannot be used by the player or by other allies; only Brutes. This may be because of its extreme weight, weighing in at 20.5kg. This may also be the reason why Marines are not seen using it in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''Halo 3: ODST''. In fact, it may never had been intended for personnel-deployment purposes. | * Although it appears in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', it cannot be used by the player or by other allies; only Brutes. This may be because of its extreme weight, weighing in at 20.5kg. This may also be the reason why Marines are not seen using it in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''Halo 3: ODST''. In fact, it may never had been intended for personnel-deployment purposes. | ||
*The bubble shield is replaced by the drop shield in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. It is a combination of the bubble shield and the regenerator. The bubble shield is much stronger than the drop shield, which could only take one Wraith shot. | * The bubble shield is replaced by the drop shield in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. It is a combination of the bubble shield and the regenerator. The bubble shield is much stronger than the drop shield, which could only take one Wraith shot. | ||
*If one looks closely at the deployed bubble shield, you can see that it "pulses". | * If one looks closely at the deployed bubble shield, you can see that it "pulses". | ||
*The bubble shield is capable of negating the effects of a [[Kill Ball]], allowing players to go inside the ball. | * The bubble shield is capable of negating the effects of a [[Kill Ball]], allowing players to go inside the ball. | ||
*When deployed on an Elephant, the bubble shield does not work as intended- high-powered weapons such as the Spartan Laser will shoot right through, killing the user inside. However, five or more bubble shields will protect players inside its dome. | * When deployed on an Elephant, the bubble shield does not work as intended- high-powered weapons such as the Spartan Laser will shoot right through, killing the user inside. However, five or more bubble shields will protect players inside its dome. | ||
*Bubble shields do not deflect the automated turrets on Snowbound in the vanilla version of Halo 3 unlike the beta. | * Bubble shields do not deflect the automated turrets on Snowbound in the vanilla version of Halo 3 unlike the beta. | ||
*In ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'', only Elite Majors are issued with bubble shields, while the player can equip it as default on certain missions. | * In ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'', only Elite Majors are issued with bubble shields, while the player can equip it as default on certain missions. | ||
==Gallery== | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:BubbleShield StarryNight.jpg|An early model of the bubble shield in the ''[[Starry Night]]'' trailer. | File:BubbleShield StarryNight.jpg|An early model of the bubble shield in the ''[[Starry Night]]'' trailer. | ||
File:Avatars Halo Halo3 Shield.jpg|The bubble shield activating in the ''Starry Night'' trailer. | File:Avatars Halo Halo3 Shield.jpg|The bubble shield activating in the ''Starry Night'' trailer. | ||
File:1179249572.jpg|The bubble shield is capable of blocking practically all forms of attack throughout its duration, including [[M6 | File:1179249572.jpg|The bubble shield is capable of blocking practically all forms of attack throughout its duration, including [[M6 Spartan Laser|Spartan Laser]] shots. Note the clear color from the ''[[Halo 3 Beta]]''. | ||
File:Bubbleshieldhud.svg|The bubble shield's HUD icon. | File:Bubbleshieldhud.svg|The bubble shield's HUD icon. | ||
File:H3-BubbleShield.png|View of the bubble shield in ''Halo 3''. | File:H3-BubbleShield.png|View of the bubble shield in ''Halo 3''. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | == List of appearances == | ||
*''[[Starry Night]]'' {{1st}} | * ''[[Starry Night]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo 3]]'' | * ''[[Halo 3]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' | * ''[[Halo Wars]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | * ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Legends]]'' | * ''[[Halo Legends]]'' | ||
**''[[Prototype]]'' | ** ''[[Prototype]]'' | ||
**''[[The Package]]'' | ** ''[[The Package]]'' | ||
**''[[Odd One Out]]'' {{C|non-canon appearance}} | ** ''[[Odd One Out]]'' {{C|non-canon appearance}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' | * ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'' | * ''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'' | ||
**''[[Knight Takes Bishop]]'' | ** ''[[Knight Takes Bishop]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | * ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' {{mo}} | * ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' {{mo}} | ||
==Sources== | == Sources == | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
{{Equipment list}} | {{Equipment list}} | ||
{{Armor abilities}} | {{Armor abilities}} | ||
[[Category:Shield technology]] | [[Category:Shield technology]] | ||
[[Category:Armor abilities]] | [[Category:Armor abilities]] | ||
Revision as of 19:53, November 26, 2018
Template:Weapon Infobox The Z-4190 Temporal Protective Enfolder/Stationary Shield (Z-4190 TEP/SS),[1] commonly referred to as the bubble shield, is a personal defense device. It is Forerunner in origin, but the United Nations Space Command's Office of Naval Intelligence manufactured a number of the devices based on discovery of those formerly used by Warrior-Servants.[1] Even the Covenant reverse-engineered crude copies based on captured ONI prototypes.
History
Historically, the ‘dissipative’-style deployable energy shield system of the bubble shield is Forerunner in origin. Warrior-Servants utilized such a system to generate temporary fortifications using a sphere of interlocking hexagonal force enfolder elements,[1] similar to those used by Sentinels and Protectors. The technology was eventually discovered by ONI in the twenty-sixth century and was repurposed for use by the UNSC Armed Forces in the Human-Covenant War. In 2544, Spartan-II Blue Team used a bubble shield during Operation: WARM BLANKET.[2] HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I ADS suits utilized a form of bubble shield for protection.[3] Due to their size, mass, and relatively short power cell duration, along with low rates of production, Bubble Shields saw very limited use during the last stages of the Human-Covenant War.[1]
The drop shield is an advanced iteration of the bubble shield that was developed by the Materials Group for ONI's Beta-5 strike teams. Drop shields saw usage during the Fall of Reach.[4] After Reach was defeated, Covenant forces recovered and copied ONI's shield prototypes, later employing their own cruder versions of bubble shields during the Battle for Earth and Battle of Installation 00.[5] These bubble shields projected a translucent, slightly white/gold tinted protective sphere around the user. The shield itself was similar to a geodesic dome, made of tessellating hexagons. The shield protected against bullets, explosions, lasers, plasma, flames, grenades, and other projectiles. Vehicles and personnel, however, were still able to pass through it. After approximately 20 seconds had passed, the shield would collapse and the generator would self-destruct. After the conclusion of the war, the Office of Naval Intelligence continued to manufacture a small number of similar devices, until 2555, when it refocused its shield research efforts towards Mjolnir-compatible emitters.[1]
During simulations of the Battle of Installation 03 and Battle of New Phoenix a Spartan-IV utilized a version capable of allowing the user to fire weapons at targets while remaining inside the shield.[6] On January 21, 2558, SPARTAN-G059 deployed a bubble shield against Avu Med 'Telcam to block his Type-51 carbine's rounds during her her assassination mission.[7] Both UNSC and Banished forces utilized bubble shields with infantry and vehicles during their battle over Installation 00 in April 2559.[8]
Gameplay
In the campaign of Halo 3, Brutes deploy bubble shields often. At least one or two Brutes in a Covenant pack always have a bubble shield on hand. Brutes generally activate their bubble shields immediately when taking fire or when feeling threatened. Unlike the multiplayer "shield doors", vehicles are able to pass through the bubble shield. Damaging the shield generator itself in the bubble's enclosure will cause it to explode, and the shield will collapse upon detonation. Upon reaching its energy limit, bubble shields will make a high-pitched sound prior to overloading and exploding. In Halo: Spartan Strike the bubble shield can be used repeatedly with a duration of 8 seconds and a cooldown of 24 seconds.
Disadvantages
- Enemies can enter the shield freely.
- The bubble shield only lasts about 20 seconds. In combat, however, this is more than enough time to regroup and recover.
- If either the player or an enemy throws a grenade inside the bubble shield, it stays inside and will more than likely kill almost everyone in the shield at that time. This strategy is most effective with spike grenades, as the spikes will bounce around and shred anything inside the shield.
- The generator is very delicate, and if shot from the inside, it will quickly explode and destroy the bubble shield.
- Vehicles can also enter bubble shields. Therefore, you can run somebody over while they are still in the bubble shield.
- The bubble shield can be affected by other equipment if thrown within the shield's proximity. For example, if an opponent throws in a portable gravity lift near the generator, the gravity lift can raise the shield generator up, leaving anyone previously inside the shield defenseless. Additionally, effects from equipments can also be limited in the shield; if a regenerator is thrown inside the bubble shield, only those within the shield are affected. Likewise, if a power drain is thrown inside an active bubble shield, the disabling effects of the power drain are contained within the bubble shield.
- The bubble shield can be knocked away by throwing a power drain or radar jammer at the generator, causing both objects to roll, and leaving anybody previously inside the shield exposed.
Trivia
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- An early form of the bubble shield was used in the original teaser trailer for Halo 3. It is shown being used by John-117 to protect him from an incoming Wraith mortar. In the teaser trailer, the bubble shield looked like a type of grenade, leading to rumors that it would be one of the new grenade types.
- In the Beta version of Halo 3, the bubble shield looked and rolled like the power drain, did not glow gold, had orange lights, and was able to protect players against the turrets guarding the outer perimeter of the multiplayer map Snowbound.
- If you look closely at the bubble shield, you can see that there are actually two layers of shields that comprise it.
- In Halo Wars, a Shield Protector will deploy a bubble shield-like object onto selected friendly units.
- Although it appears in Halo 3: ODST, it cannot be used by the player or by other allies; only Brutes. This may be because of its extreme weight, weighing in at 20.5kg. This may also be the reason why Marines are not seen using it in Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST. In fact, it may never had been intended for personnel-deployment purposes.
- The bubble shield is replaced by the drop shield in Halo: Reach. It is a combination of the bubble shield and the regenerator. The bubble shield is much stronger than the drop shield, which could only take one Wraith shot.
- If one looks closely at the deployed bubble shield, you can see that it "pulses".
- The bubble shield is capable of negating the effects of a Kill Ball, allowing players to go inside the ball.
- When deployed on an Elephant, the bubble shield does not work as intended- high-powered weapons such as the Spartan Laser will shoot right through, killing the user inside. However, five or more bubble shields will protect players inside its dome.
- Bubble shields do not deflect the automated turrets on Snowbound in the vanilla version of Halo 3 unlike the beta.
- In Halo: Spartan Strike, only Elite Majors are issued with bubble shields, while the player can equip it as default on certain missions.
Gallery
An early model of the bubble shield in the Starry Night trailer.
The bubble shield activating in the Starry Night trailer.
The bubble shield is capable of blocking practically all forms of attack throughout its duration, including Spartan Laser shots. Note the clear color from the Halo 3 Beta.
The bubble shield's HUD icon.
View of the bubble shield in Halo 3.
Active and inactive states of the bubble shield.
A Brute activates a bubble shield.
The bubble shield being used in Halo: Spartan Strike.
SPARTAN-G059 deploys a bubble shield over Avu Med 'Telcam in Knight takes Bishop.
A Cyclops with a bubble shield in Halo Wars 2.
Marines with a bubble shield.
List of appearances
- Starry Night (First appearance)
- Halo 3
- Halo Wars
- Halo 3: ODST
- Halo Legends
- Prototype
- The Package
- Odd One Out (non-canon appearance)
- Halo: Spartan Strike
- Halo: Tales from Slipspace
- Halo Wars 2
- Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual (Mentioned only)
Sources
- ^ a b c d e Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs nameduniverse - ^ Halo Legends: The Package
- ^ Halo Legends: Prototype
- ^ Halo: Reach
- ^ Halo 3
- ^ Halo: Spartan Strike
- ^ Halo: Tales from Slipspace, Knight takes Bishop
- ^ Halo Wars 2
