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|name=Gravity throne<!--The infobox uses the term "gravity throne" instead of "anti-gravity chair" as the data refers to the Hierarchs' thrones and not all San'Shyuum anti-gravity chairs.--> | |name=Gravity throne<!--The infobox uses the term "gravity throne" instead of "anti-gravity chair" as the data refers to the Hierarchs' thrones and not all San'Shyuum anti-gravity chairs.--> | ||
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'''Anti-gravity chairs''' are [[Covenant]] personal conveyances that serve as the primary form of transportation for the [[San'Shyuum]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 143''</ref> The [[Hierarchs]]' luxurious anti-gravity chairs are also known as '''gravity thrones'''. | |||
'''Anti-gravity chairs''' are [[Covenant]] personal conveyances that serve as the primary form of transportation for the [[San'Shyuum]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 143''</ref> The [[Hierarchs]]' luxurious anti-gravity chairs are also known as '''gravity thrones'''.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 136'' (2011 edition)</ref> Anti-gravity chairs descended from wheeled chairs used by San'Shyuum elders circa [[100,000 BCE]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''', ''page 211''</ref> | |||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Due to their frail physiology, the San'Shyuum make their lives more comfortable by using [[Anti-gravity technology|levitating]] chairs for transport instead of walking. While some [[Lesser Prophet]]s choose to wear [[antigravity belt]]s instead,<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 5''</ref> the majority of mature San'Shyuum use anti-gravity chairs of varying kind. They are controlled by [[Holography|holographic]] control panels located in the armrests.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 145''</ref> These panels also function as holographic projectors.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[High Charity]]''</ref> | Due to their frail physiology, the San'Shyuum make their lives more comfortable by using [[Anti-gravity technology|levitating]] chairs for transport instead of walking. While some [[Lesser Prophet]]s choose to wear [[antigravity belt]]s instead,<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 5''</ref> the majority of mature San'Shyuum use anti-gravity chairs of varying kind. They are controlled by [[Holography|holographic]] control panels located in the armrests.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 145''</ref> These panels also function as holographic projectors.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[High Charity]]''</ref> | ||
Their comfort and vertical anti-gravity propulsion capacity is directly proportional to the San 'Shyuum's status and rank; the chairs used by [[junior staffer|Junior Ministry staffers]] need to combine their anti-gravity fields by linking arms and traveling in tightly-packed "commuting rings" of twenty or more when crossing longer distances. [[Senior staffer]]s can manage to travel in groups as small as seven, while the sophistication of [[Vice Minister]]s' chairs allows them to commute in trios. Only full Ministers and higher are permitted to use sufficiently powerful units for individual flight.<ref name="CH">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 149''</ref> The [[Asceticism|ascetic priests]] used simple chairs made of stone as a reflection of their austere lifestyle.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 271''</ref> | Their comfort and vertical anti-gravity propulsion capacity is directly proportional to the San'Shyuum's status and rank; the chairs used by [[junior staffer|Junior Ministry staffers]] need to combine their anti-gravity fields by linking arms and traveling in tightly-packed "commuting rings" of twenty or more when crossing longer distances. [[Senior staffer]]s can manage to travel in groups as small as seven, while the sophistication of [[Vice Minister]]s' chairs allows them to commute in trios. Only full Ministers and higher are permitted to use sufficiently powerful units for individual flight.<ref name="CH">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 149''</ref> The [[Asceticism|ascetic priests]] used simple chairs made of stone as a reflection of their austere lifestyle.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 271''</ref> | ||
In the rare event that a Hierarch comes under threat, their gravity thrones are equipped with dual [[assault cannon]]s, which can make short work of even well-armored assailants. The throne also projects an [[energy shield]] that is virtually to all small arms fire, although the Prophet is still vulnerable to melee damage. The Hierarchs' gravity thrones also possesses a short-range [[Slipspace translocation|teleportation]] capability.<ref name="regret">''' | In the rare event that a Hierarch comes under threat, their gravity thrones are equipped with dual [[assault cannon]]s, which can make short work of even well-armored assailants. The throne also projects an [[energy shield]] that is virtually to all small arms fire, although the Prophet is still vulnerable to melee damage. The Hierarchs' gravity thrones also possesses a short-range [[Slipspace translocation|teleportation]] capability.<ref name="regret">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Regret (level)|Regret]]''</ref> | ||
While predominantly used by the San'Shyuum, some [[Shipmaster]]s also use a form of anti-gravity chair as command chairs onboard [[warship]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[Floodgate]]''</ref> | While predominantly used by the San'Shyuum, some [[Shipmaster]]s also use a form of anti-gravity chair as command chairs onboard [[warship]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[Floodgate]]''</ref> | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H2 - Regret.png|The [[Prophet of Regret]] on his gravity throne. | |||
File:1225417639 Truth and mercy.jpg|The Prophets of [[Prophet of Truth|Truth]] and [[Prophet of Mercy|Mercy]] sitting in their gravity thrones. | File:1225417639 Truth and mercy.jpg|The Prophets of [[Prophet of Truth|Truth]] and [[Prophet of Mercy|Mercy]] sitting in their gravity thrones. | ||
File:MC attacks Regret.jpg|[[John-117]] attacks the | File:MC attacks Regret.jpg|[[John-117]] attacks the Prophet of Regret on his gravity throne. | ||
File:Vlcsnap-2010-02-02-17h52m34s150.png|Truth on his gravity throne, alongside two [[Huragok]]. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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*''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'' | *''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: Helljumper]]'' | *''[[Halo: Helljumper]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | *''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | ||
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**''[[The Return]]'' | **''[[The Return]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]'' | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Gravity technology]] | [[Category:Gravity technology]] | ||
Revision as of 21:24, August 25, 2014
Anti-gravity chairs are Covenant personal conveyances that serve as the primary form of transportation for the San'Shyuum.[1] The Hierarchs' luxurious anti-gravity chairs are also known as gravity thrones.[2] Anti-gravity chairs descended from wheeled chairs used by San'Shyuum elders circa 100,000 BCE.[3]
Background
Due to their frail physiology, the San'Shyuum make their lives more comfortable by using levitating chairs for transport instead of walking. While some Lesser Prophets choose to wear antigravity belts instead,[4] the majority of mature San'Shyuum use anti-gravity chairs of varying kind. They are controlled by holographic control panels located in the armrests.[5] These panels also function as holographic projectors.[6]
Their comfort and vertical anti-gravity propulsion capacity is directly proportional to the San'Shyuum's status and rank; the chairs used by Junior Ministry staffers need to combine their anti-gravity fields by linking arms and traveling in tightly-packed "commuting rings" of twenty or more when crossing longer distances. Senior staffers can manage to travel in groups as small as seven, while the sophistication of Vice Ministers' chairs allows them to commute in trios. Only full Ministers and higher are permitted to use sufficiently powerful units for individual flight.[7] The ascetic priests used simple chairs made of stone as a reflection of their austere lifestyle.[8]
In the rare event that a Hierarch comes under threat, their gravity thrones are equipped with dual assault cannons, which can make short work of even well-armored assailants. The throne also projects an energy shield that is virtually to all small arms fire, although the Prophet is still vulnerable to melee damage. The Hierarchs' gravity thrones also possesses a short-range teleportation capability.[9]
While predominantly used by the San'Shyuum, some Shipmasters also use a form of anti-gravity chair as command chairs onboard warships.[10]
Trivia
In Halo Wars, the Prophet of Regret can be upgraded to use a gravity throne that is capable of powered flight.
Gallery
The Prophet of Regret on his gravity throne.
John-117 attacks the Prophet of Regret on his gravity throne.
- Vlcsnap-2010-02-02-17h52m34s150.png
Truth on his gravity throne, alongside two Huragok.
List of appearances
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Sources
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 143
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 136 (2011 edition)
- ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 211
- ^ Halo: The Flood, page 5
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 145
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level High Charity
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 149
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 271
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level Regret
- ^ Halo 3, campaign level Floodgate
