In the Halo 2 Outskirts (Level), there is a hidden Energy Sword in the top level of a building not far from Hotel Zanzibar. The building's roof has a large chunk missing, suggesting something hit it. The sword is imbedded in the floor, next to a arrangement of rocks that spell out Rex and blood stains. While many claim it to be the only sword in the level, any SpecOps (and others) Elite may draw a sword if you get close.
WARNING!: Getting this Energy Sword will cause a white-clad Elite to attack Hotel Zanzibar (if you have not already killed the enemies there).
Directions
To reach the sword, one must get to The Rooftops Vacation. This can be acomplished at the very start of the level. As soon as you exit the room with the crashed Pelican, jump onto the door frame. From there, jump onto the higher platform. It should be noted that the Blind Skull is nearby. It might be wise to bring a Sniper Rifle in case Covenant bother you. Make your way over the rooftops to the sword.
I'm not sure about this sword mentioned above, but i know that without taking the shortcut by the skull, and fighting your way normally in the first area, an elite will be dropped via dropship. It isn't hard to kill him and take his sword. The elite will be dropped with other units. I am not sure about what difficulty this is on(if it matters.)
-Shadow
External Links
Directions - WMV file. i don't know where that sword is, but if you just ifght for long enough in the first area, an elite with be dropped via dropship with a sword. It really isn't hard to kill him and take his sword. I am not sure about what difficulty this is on, maybe all.