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===Design details===
===Design details===
{{Main|Energy sword (fiction)}}
{{Main|Energy sword (fiction)}}
The ''Zokotus''-pattern fireblade is one of the many energy sword variants manufactured by the Merchants of Qikost. Unlike other known variants of the weapon, the ''Zokotus''-pattern is characterized by its traditional pre-[[Covenant]] design. Notably, it has a distinct asymmetrical contour, with the lower blade being noticeably a full hand-span longer than the upper blade, as well as sawtooth ridges at at the base of the sword near the hilt.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=hitd3|HitD|3|Quote=Of even greater concern was that this stranger was holding a glowing double-edged energy sword, but one of a traditional pre-Covenant design, displaying intriguing ridges and apertures, its lower blade a full hand-span longer than the upper.}}
The ''Zokotus''-pattern fireblade is one of the many energy sword variants manufactured by the Merchants of Qikost. Unlike other known variants of the weapon, the ''Zokotus''-pattern is characterized by its traditional pre-[[Covenant]] design. Notably, it has a distinct asymmetrical contour, with the lower blade being noticeably a full hand-span longer than the upper blade, as well as sawtooth ridges at the base of the sword near the hilt.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=hitd3|HitD|3|Quote=Of even greater concern was that this stranger was holding a glowing double-edged energy sword, but one of a traditional pre-Covenant design, displaying intriguing ridges and apertures, its lower blade a full hand-span longer than the upper.}}


===Usage===
===Usage===
[[Usze 'Taham]] is a known wielder of the ''Zokotus''-pattern fireblade.{{Ref/Reuse|hitd3}}{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=251}}
[[Usze 'Taham]] is a known wielder of the ''Zokotus''-pattern fireblade, which he notably used to kill [[Otar 'Bemet]].{{Ref/Reuse|hitd3}}{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=251}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Latest revision as of 15:41, May 26, 2024

Zokotus-pattern fireblade
The Zokotus-pattern energy sword,
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Merchants of Qikost[1]

Type:

Energy sword

Specifications

Length:

130.8 centimetres (51.5 in)[1]

Weight:

2.2 kilograms (4.9 lb)[1]

Ammunition type:

Superheated, shaped plasma[2][3][4]

Feed system:

100 battery units[2][3]

Effective range:

Short[3]

 

The Zokotus-pattern fireblade, more commonly known as the energy sword, is a Sangheili melee weapon manufactured by the Merchants of Qikost.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Main article: Energy sword (fiction)

The Zokotus-pattern fireblade is one of the many energy sword variants manufactured by the Merchants of Qikost. Unlike other known variants of the weapon, the Zokotus-pattern is characterized by its traditional pre-Covenant design. Notably, it has a distinct asymmetrical contour, with the lower blade being noticeably a full hand-span longer than the upper blade, as well as sawtooth ridges at the base of the sword near the hilt.[1][5]

Usage[edit]

Usze 'Taham is a known wielder of the Zokotus-pattern fireblade, which he notably used to kill Otar 'Bemet.[5][6]

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 307
  2. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 349
  3. ^ a b c Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 63
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, Energy Sword (Retrieved on Sep 21, 2011) [local archive] [external archive]
  5. ^ a b Halo: Hunters in the Dark, chapter 3: "Of even greater concern was that this stranger was holding a glowing double-edged energy sword, but one of a traditional pre-Covenant design, displaying intriguing ridges and apertures, its lower blade a full hand-span longer than the upper."
  6. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 251