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In ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' the Energy Sword has a cyan glow, has a far less defined edge and makes a dull clunk when striking something or someone. It is only used by Stealth Elites and Zealots. The player cannot use the Energy Sword in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', because once a Zealot is defeated, the fail-safe on the sword will activate, forcing the plasma of the former blade to collapse onto the handle, vaporizing the weapon. | In ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' the Energy Sword has a cyan glow, has a far less defined edge and makes a dull clunk when striking something or someone. It is only used by Stealth Elites and Zealots. The player cannot use the Energy Sword in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', because once a Zealot is defeated, the fail-safe on the sword will activate, forcing the plasma of the former blade to collapse onto the handle, vaporizing the weapon. | ||
In ''[[Halo 2]]'', the energy sword is blue with purple undertones and electrical energy crackling on it when the blade is activated, the white glow seen in ''Halo: CE'' is also replaced with a more glass like transparency. In the campaign, it is only used by higher-ranking Elites, | In ''[[Halo 2]]'', the energy sword is blue with purple undertones and electrical energy crackling on it when the blade is activated, the white glow seen in ''Halo: CE'' is also replaced with a more glass like transparency. In the campaign, it is only used by higher-ranking Elites, such as Spec-ops, [[Ultra Elites|Ultras]] and Zealots, however the sword can now be used by a player. The sword in campaign has a battery and can only be used against a limited number of Covenant forces before the battery dies. When the Energy Sword runs out of energy, it can still be used to attack your enemies. The damage is then equal to a regular melee attack and will take a longer time to kill, unless the player assassinates their enemy. | ||
The sword is usable in Multiplayer but with an infinite battery, like in campaign the sword has two major attacks, a lunge attack and a swing attack, the lunge attack is very powerful and can send the player flying towards an enemy if the reticule is red. | The sword is usable in Multiplayer but with an infinite battery, like in campaign the sword has two major attacks, a lunge attack and a swing attack, the lunge attack is very powerful and can send the player flying towards an enemy if the reticule is red. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | *The Energy Sword does not appear in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', because there are no living Elites in the game and an ODST would not be able to use one. However, near the deceased body of a Sangheili in Tayari Plaza, one can find two depleted Energy Swords hilts. | ||
*In 2008, this was to be released by Jasman Toys to go with their other laser tag weapons; the [[Plasma Pistol]] and Plasma Rifle. However, its release has been cancelled or delayed, possibly because of the very pointy tips of the blade, or | *In 2008, this was to be released by Jasman Toys to go with their other laser tag weapons; the [[Plasma Pistol]] and Plasma Rifle. However, its release has been cancelled or delayed, possibly because of the very pointy tips of the blade, or because Laser Tag is a shooting game, and the Sword is a melee weapon. | ||
*It was originally going to be usable in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', but was cut when the game became a First-Person Shooter. <ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', ''[[E3|E3 2000 Announcement Trailer]]''</ref> | *It was originally going to be usable in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', but was cut when the game became a First-Person Shooter. <ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', ''[[E3|E3 2000 Announcement Trailer]]''</ref> | ||
*In the Halo 3 Vidoc [[Et tu Brute?]] there is an unfinished animation depicting [[Brute Chieftain]] wielding an Energy Sword, this is however never seen in the hands of Brutes in the final game, possibly because of it being a signature weapon of the Elites. | *In the Halo 3 Vidoc [[Et tu Brute?]] there is an unfinished animation depicting [[Brute Chieftain]] wielding an Energy Sword, this is however never seen in the hands of Brutes in the final game, possibly because of it being a signature weapon of the Elites. | ||
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*In ''Halo Wars'', the Energy Swords that Ripa 'Moramee wield are modified to have a different hilt. It is possible that many other high ranking Elites are allowed to modify their personal weapons to a certain extent. The sword also has a significantly larger gap between the blades than in the First Person Shooter games. | *In ''Halo Wars'', the Energy Swords that Ripa 'Moramee wield are modified to have a different hilt. It is possible that many other high ranking Elites are allowed to modify their personal weapons to a certain extent. The sword also has a significantly larger gap between the blades than in the First Person Shooter games. | ||
*In [[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Halo: Evolutions]], a blood red Energy Sword is used by the [[Commando Unit]]. | *In [[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Halo: Evolutions]], a blood red Energy Sword is used by the [[Commando Unit]]. | ||
*One can see by the shape of the hilt that the Energy Sword was meant to be an Elite exclusive weapon. Its odd central protrusion is perfect for the two central fingers to grab on to, while the back fingers support them from behind. It is certainly not meant to | *One can see by the shape of the hilt that the Energy Sword was meant to be an Elite exclusive weapon. Its odd central protrusion is perfect for the two central fingers to grab on to, while the back fingers support them from behind. It is certainly not meant to be wielded by humans, as SPARTAN-IIs hold it in an uncomfortable-looking way; the main four fingers separate between the middle and ring fingers to accommodate for the central protrusion (two on each side) while the thumb acts as the only support from behind. Nevertheless, Spartans wield it just as effectively as any Elite. | ||
*The distinctive shape of the energy sword is apparently based on ceremonial Sangheli swords. In Halo Legends: The Duel, Haka is seen wielding a large blade weapon that appears extremely similar to the energy weapon and even has the horizontal hand grip. | *The distinctive shape of the energy sword is apparently based on ceremonial Sangheli swords. In Halo Legends: The Duel, Haka is seen wielding a large blade weapon that appears extremely similar to the energy weapon and even has the horizontal hand grip. | ||
*In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', Sangheili armor now has a built-in miniature Energy Sword used to assassinate (serving as an equivalent to the [[Combat Knife|UNSC Combat Knife]] utilized by Spartans in assassinations). Its appearance is nearly identical to that of the original Energy Sword. The only differences are that the blade is shorter and extends from the top of the wrist rather than from a handle. | *In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', Sangheili armor now has a built-in miniature Energy Sword used to assassinate (serving as an equivalent to the [[Combat Knife|UNSC Combat Knife]] utilized by Spartans in assassinations). Its appearance is nearly identical to that of the original Energy Sword. The only differences are that the blade is shorter and extends from the top of the wrist rather than from a handle. | ||
