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[[File: | [[File:Z-90_PCE-A.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The armor-mounted Z-90 PCE/A hardlight shield generator]] | ||
The '''Z-90 Photonic Coalescence Emitter/Aegis''',<ref name="Official Site">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!halo-evolved/gameplay/31afe32b-0e07-45c0-9424-3adc6e1eadca '''Halo 4 Official Site:''' ''GAMEPLAY'']</ref> more commonly known as the '''Hardlight Shield''',<ref name="Official Site"/> is a [[Forerunner]] anti-personnel shielding system. Like other examples of [[hard light]] technology, it works by using a photon emitter to fuse light particles into a dissipative barrier.<ref name="Official Site"/> | The '''Z-90 Photonic Coalescence Emitter/Aegis''',<ref name="Official Site">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!halo-evolved/gameplay/31afe32b-0e07-45c0-9424-3adc6e1eadca '''Halo 4 Official Site:''' ''GAMEPLAY'']</ref> more commonly known as the '''Hardlight Shield''',<ref name="Official Site"/> is a [[Forerunner]] anti-personnel shielding system. Like other examples of [[hard light]] technology, it works by using a photon emitter to fuse light particles into a dissipative barrier.<ref name="Official Site"/> | ||
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File:H4-KnightsWatchers-HardlightShield.jpg|A Watcher placing a hardlight shield in front of a Promethean Knight. | File:H4-KnightsWatchers-HardlightShield.jpg|A Watcher placing a hardlight shield in front of a Promethean Knight. | ||
File:H4-MasterChief-HardlightShield.jpg|[[John-117|Master Chief]] projecting a hardlight shield in front of himself while battling a Promethean Knight. | File:H4-MasterChief-HardlightShield.jpg|[[John-117|Master Chief]] projecting a hardlight shield in front of himself while battling a Promethean Knight. | ||
File:H4-SpartanOps-2.jpg|A Promethean Watcher defends a Knight with a Hardlight Shield against an attacking Spartan. | |||
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Revision as of 19:52, March 1, 2013
The Z-90 Photonic Coalescence Emitter/Aegis,[1] more commonly known as the Hardlight Shield,[1] is a Forerunner anti-personnel shielding system. Like other examples of hard light technology, it works by using a photon emitter to fuse light particles into a dissipative barrier.[1]
Hardlight shields are frequently employed by the ground forces of the mechanical Prometheans, with Watchers providing different types of shield for Knight and Crawlers in combat. This technology has been adapted for use with the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor, allowing Spartans to use the shield to protect themselves from incoming fire. While using the Hardlight Shield, a Spartan is unable to use weapons, and the MJOLNIR's energy shields are prevented from recharging until the Hardlight Shield dissipates.
Trivia
The designation "Aegis" is likely a reference to the Aegis, a shield carried by several divine figures in Greek Mythology.
Gallery
HUD Icon of the Hardlight Shield.
Concept art of the Hardlight Shield.
A Hardlight Shield changing to a red color, indicating damage or energy drain from constant use.
A SPARTAN-IV deploying a hardlight shield during gameplay.
The front of a deployed hardlight shield in Halo 4 gameplay.
A Watcher placing a hardlight shield in front of a Promethean Knight.
Master Chief projecting a hardlight shield in front of himself while battling a Promethean Knight.
A Promethean Watcher defends a Knight with a Hardlight Shield against an attacking Spartan.
List of appearances
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
Sources
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