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The '''Overshield''' technology was developed by the [[Covenant]] to enhance their [[Elite]] warriors' [[Elite Personal Energy Shield|shields]]. In [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] and [[Halo 2]], overshields boost a player's shields to 300%. In [[Halo 3]], however, these overshields only boost a player's shields to 200% (although, [[MLG]]'s playlists have a [[Custom Powerup]] Overshield that is of 300% strength). Overshields can be used by any [[Spartan]] (in [[MJOLNIR Mark V|Mark V]] or [[MJOLNIR Mark VI|VI]] [[MJOLNIR]] [[armor]]) or [[Elite]] who might come upon it.

~~When picked up, it~~ takes approximately three seconds to ~~completely~~ charge, ~~but during the charging period~~ the player ~~will be~~ invincible ~~for five seconds after the overshield has been picked up~~. Once active the player's normal shield does not take damage until the overshield is completely depleted (although any damage overlapping from something destroying the overshield, for example a [[grenade]]'s explosion, will also do damage to the player's normal shield). If the overshield is picked up when the player's shield is below 100%, the player receives a full charge and the effects of the overshield stay.

It takes approximately three seconds to charge once picked up. During this time, the player is invincible. Once active the player's normal shield does not take damage until the overshield is completely depleted (although any damage overlapping from something destroying the overshield, for example a [[grenade]]'s explosion, will also do damage to the player's normal shield). If the overshield is picked up when the player's shield is below 100%, the player receives a full charge and the effects of the overshield stay.

In the single player [[Campaign]] the overshield is reduced only when the player takes damage. In [[Multiplayer]], it gradually depletes over time. The overshield can only be found in some levels of [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]. [[Halo 3]] includes a piece of equipment in Campaign, [[Invincibility (Equipment)|invincibility]], which has shield-strengthening ~~properties~~.

In the single player [[Campaign]] the overshield is reduced only when the player takes damage. In [[Multiplayer]], it gradually depletes over time. The overshield can only be found in some levels of [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]. [[Halo 3]] includes a piece of equipment in Campaign, [[Invincibility (Equipment)|invincibility]], which has a shield-strengthening effect.

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 The '''Overshield''' technology was developed by the [[Covenant]] to enhance their [[Elite]] warriors' [[Elite Personal Energy Shield|shields]]. In [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] and [[Halo 2]], overshields boost a player's shields to 300%.  In [[Halo 3]], however, these overshields only boost a player's shields to 200% (although, [[MLG]]'s playlists have a [[Custom Powerup]] Overshield that is of 300% strength). Overshields can be used by any [[Spartan]] (in [[MJOLNIR Mark V|Mark V]] or [[MJOLNIR Mark VI|VI]] [[MJOLNIR]] [[armor]]) or [[Elite]] who might come upon it.
-When picked up, it takes approximately three seconds to completely charge, but during the charging period the player will be invincible for five seconds after the overshield has been picked up. Once active the player's normal shield does not take damage until the overshield is completely depleted (although any damage overlapping from something destroying the overshield, for example a [[grenade]]'s explosion, will also do damage to the player's normal shield). If the overshield is picked up when the player's shield is below 100%, the player receives a full charge and the effects of the overshield stay.
+It takes approximately three seconds to charge once picked up. During this time, the player is invincible. Once active the player's normal shield does not take damage until the overshield is completely depleted (although any damage overlapping from something destroying the overshield, for example a [[grenade]]'s explosion, will also do damage to the player's normal shield). If the overshield is picked up when the player's shield is below 100%, the player receives a full charge and the effects of the overshield stay.
-In the single player [[Campaign]] the overshield is reduced only when the player takes damage. In [[Multiplayer]], it gradually depletes over time.  The overshield can only be found in some levels of [[Halo: Combat Evolved]].  [[Halo 3]] includes a piece of equipment in Campaign, [[Invincibility (Equipment)|invincibility]], which has shield-strengthening properties.
+In the single player [[Campaign]] the overshield is reduced only when the player takes damage. In [[Multiplayer]], it gradually depletes over time.  The overshield can only be found in some levels of [[Halo: Combat Evolved]].  [[Halo 3]] includes a piece of equipment in Campaign, [[Invincibility (Equipment)|invincibility]], which has a shield-strengthening effect.
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