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148.5 centimetres (58.5 in)[1] |
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2.4 kilograms (5.3 lb)[1] |
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| “ | The Energy Sword is the iconic weapon of Elite warriors; a shaped-plasma blade that combines elegance and lethality in a single instrument. It is utterly lethal in close combat, slicing through, shields, armor, and bone with equal ease.[6] | ” |
The Meluth'qelos-pattern fireblade, more commonly known as the energy sword, is a Covenant melee weapon manufactured by Merchants of Qikost.[1]
Overview
Design details
- Main article: Energy sword (fiction)
The Meluth'qelos-pattern fireblade is one of the many energy sword variants manufactured by the Covenant and inherited by the Banished.[1]
Usage
The Meluth'qelos-pattern fireblade is a weapon carried by high-ranking Sangheili in the Banished; during the Battle for Zeta Halo, it saw extensive use among Ultras, Warlords, Sangheili Special Operations Officers, and Honor Guards.[5] It is one of the more common designs adopted by the Banished.[1]
Variants
- Bloodblade: As with many other patterns of energy swords, the Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword can be customized as a bloodblade, with red-colored plasma.[7] Jega 'Rdomnai carried one as his personal energy sword.[8]
- Duelist Energy Sword: A cobalt-colored Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword with a white hilt and a lightweight frame, granting the user increased movement speed.[9] It was used by Okro 'Vagaduun during the Battle for Zeta Halo.[5]
Meluth'qelos-pattern Bloodblade
Duelist Energy Sword
Non-canon and dubious canon appearances
Silver Timeline
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- Main article: Silver Timeline
Meluth'qelos-pattern energy swords are used by Covenant Sangheili against humanity.
During the Fall of Reach, John-117 attempted to duel Arbiter Var 'Gatanai with Meluth'qelos-pattern energy swords, but they were interupted by another Sangheili who shot John instead.[10]
During the Battle of Installation 04, John recovered an Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword from the wreckage of Var 'Gatanai's ship and used it to engage the Arbiter in a vicious duel. After winning the fight, John killed Var with his own energy sword.[11]
In-game information
- Main article: Energy sword
The Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword is featured in Halo Infinite. The energy sword is a powerful melee weapon in close-quarters combat, capable of killing most foes with a single strike.
Gallery
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Concept art of the infected energy sword for Halo Infinite.
John-117 getting ready to lunge at a Sangheili in the Campaign Gameplay Trailer.
A Kabuto-clad Spartan wielding a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword in A New Generation.
A Sangheili Special Operations Officer wielding a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword.
Render of John-117 with an energy sword.
Render of Arkad Nar 'Kulul with an energy sword.
HUD view of the energy sword.
HUD view of the idle animation for the energy sword, showcasing the hilt.
Chak 'Lok holding a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword.
Jega 'Rdomnai with a Meluth'qelos-pattern Bloodblade and Ghostpierce.
A Sangheili Warlord wielding a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword.
A Spartan in combat with a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword.
A Spartan throws a grenade while wielding a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword.
A Spartan with a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword.
A Spartan holding the infected variant of the Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword during Infection.
List of appearances
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 482
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 349
- ^ a b c Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 63
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Energy Sword (Retrieved on Sep 21, 2011) [local archive] [external archive]
- ^ a b c Halo Infinite, Gameplay
- ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - Energy Sword description: "The Energy Sword is the iconic weapon of Elite warrior; a shaped-plasma blade that combines elegance and lethality in a single instrument. It is utterly lethal in close combat, slicing through, shields, armor, and bone with equal ease."
- ^ Halo Infinite, campaign level House of Reckoning
- ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - Elite Bloodblade description: "Once the personal Energy Sword of Jega 'Rdomnai—now a hard-won memento of his defeat."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - Duelist Energy Sword description: "Lightweight frame allows for increased agility."
- ^ Halo: The Television Series, episode Reach
- ^ Halo: The Television Series, episode Halo
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