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[[File:Curve Blade.png|300px|thumb|A curveblade lying on the ground.]]
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The '''curveblade''' is a [[Sangheili]] [[melee]] weapon.{{Ref/Anthology|Id=Return|Evo|The Return}}{{Ref/Site|Id=Waypoint|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/type-1-energy-sword|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Energy Sword|D=23|M=10|Y=2021}} The blade was historically used for hunting and [[martial arts|close-quarters combat]], becoming the standard in those roles long before the formation of the [[Covenant]], though variants of the ancient design continued to be used centuries later. The curveblade's design eventually developed into the Sangheili [[Burnblade]], which eventually developed into the [[energy sword]], which was created through the reverse-engineering of [[Forerunner]] technology.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}}
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*[[Human-Covenant War]]
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The '''curveblade''' is a [[Sangheili]] [[melee]] weapon.<ref name="Return">'''Halo: Evolutions''', ''The Return'', ''page 509''</ref><ref name="Waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/type-1-energy-sword '''Halo Waypoint''', ''Energy Sword'']</ref> The blade was historically used for hunting and [[martial arts|close-quarters combat]], becoming the standard in those roles long before the formation of the [[Covenant]], though variants of the ancient design continued to be used centuries later. The curveblade's design eventually developed into the Sangheili [[Burnblade]], which eventually developed into the [[Type-1 energy sword]], which was created through the reverse-engineering of [[Forerunner]] technology.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}}


The curveblade is a fairly simple weapon, consisting of a single blade and a right-angled handle. Though modern designs are made using metal, the curveblade was originally crafted from hardened resin, found in trees which lined the coastal territories of [[Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} The quartermoon blade was a long, curving knife that was based off of the curveblade and used by [[floatfighting|floatfighters]] in [[the Refuge]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''', ''page 230''</ref>
==Overview==
===Design details===
The curveblade is a fairly simple weapon, consisting of a single blade and a right-angled handle. Though modern designs are made using metal, the curveblade was originally crafted from hardened resin, found in trees which lined the coastal territories of [[Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} The "quartermoon" blade was a long, curving knife that was based off of the curveblade and used by [[floatfighting|floatfighters]] in [[the Refuge]].{{Ref/Novel|HBC|Chapter=17}}


Several ancient ceremonial curveblades were scattered throughout Sangheili ruins, and some were even used during the [[Battle of Sunaion]] in [[2558]].
===Usage===
Curveblades have seen use among the Sangheili since antiquity, alongside [[twin-scythe]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}}{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=307}}


A [[Unidentified Sangheili Shipmaster (Righteous Vigilance)|Sangheili shipmaster]] wielded a curveblade during his search for guidance on the [[Glassing|glassed]] human world of [[Kholo]] in [[2559]].{{Ref/Reuse|Return}}
Several ancient ceremonial curveblades were scattered throughout Sangheili ruins, and some were even used during the [[Battle of Sunaion]] in [[2558]].{{Ref/Game|H5G|Curveblade in-game items}} A [[Unidentified Sangheili Shipmaster (Righteous Vigilance)|Sangheili shipmaster]] wielded a curveblade during his search for guidance on the [[Glassing|glassed]] human world of [[Kholo]] in [[2559]].{{Ref/Reuse|Return}}


==Ceremonial inscriptions==
==Ceremonial inscriptions==
Many ancient ceremonial curveblades were inscribed with ancient Sangheili proverbs on the hilt. Some examples of such proverbs include:
Many ancient ceremonial curveblades were inscribed with ancient Sangheili proverbs on the hilt. Some examples of such proverbs include:
*"Words are most powerful before blades are drawn."
*"''Words are most powerful before blades are drawn.''"
*"The sun warms those who stand before those who kneel in their shadows."
*"''The sun warms those who stand before those who kneel in their shadows.''"
*"Strength comes from recognizing another's weakness."
*"''Strength comes from recognizing another's weakness.''"
*"When night falls, even the greatest [[colo]] herder, will still smell like a colo"
*"''When night falls, even the greatest [[colo]] herder, will still smell like a colo.''"
*"Do not ignore the words of those who saw the sun before you."
*"''Do not ignore the words of those who saw the sun before you.''"
*"No blade is sharp enough to cut an unknown enemy."
*"''No blade is sharp enough to cut an unknown enemy.''"


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Revision as of 09:42, December 20, 2024

A cropped screenshot (source) of a curveblade lying on the ground. Screenshot by User:CIA391.
A curveblade lying on the ground.

The curveblade is a Sangheili melee weapon.[1][2] The blade was historically used for hunting and close-quarters combat, becoming the standard in those roles long before the formation of the Covenant, though variants of the ancient design continued to be used centuries later. The curveblade's design eventually developed into the Sangheili Burnblade, which eventually developed into the energy sword, which was created through the reverse-engineering of Forerunner technology.[2]

Overview

Design details

The curveblade is a fairly simple weapon, consisting of a single blade and a right-angled handle. Though modern designs are made using metal, the curveblade was originally crafted from hardened resin, found in trees which lined the coastal territories of Sanghelios.[2] The "quartermoon" blade was a long, curving knife that was based off of the curveblade and used by floatfighters in the Refuge.[3]

Usage

Curveblades have seen use among the Sangheili since antiquity, alongside twin-scythes.[2][4]

Several ancient ceremonial curveblades were scattered throughout Sangheili ruins, and some were even used during the Battle of Sunaion in 2558.[5] A Sangheili shipmaster wielded a curveblade during his search for guidance on the glassed human world of Kholo in 2559.[1]

Ceremonial inscriptions

Many ancient ceremonial curveblades were inscribed with ancient Sangheili proverbs on the hilt. Some examples of such proverbs include:

  • "Words are most powerful before blades are drawn."
  • "The sun warms those who stand before those who kneel in their shadows."
  • "Strength comes from recognizing another's weakness."
  • "When night falls, even the greatest colo herder, will still smell like a colo."
  • "Do not ignore the words of those who saw the sun before you."
  • "No blade is sharp enough to cut an unknown enemy."

Gallery

  • An unidentified Shipmaster wielding his curveblade.

    An unidentified Shipmaster wielding his curveblade.

  • An unidentified Shipmaster attacking with his curveblade.

    An unidentified Shipmaster attacking with his curveblade.

  • Concept art for a Sangheili soldier in The Duel, wielding a weapon that appears similar to a Curveblade.

    Concept art for a Sangheili soldier in The Duel, wielding a weapon that appears similar to a Curveblade.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo: Evolutions - The Return
  2. ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint, Energy Sword (Retrieved on Oct 23, 2021) [archive]
  3. ^ Halo: Broken Circle, chapter 17
  4. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 307
  5. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Curveblade in-game items

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