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The '''Paegaas Workshop War Hammer''' {{Type|2|Energy Weapon/Hammer|EW/H}},{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} more commonly known as the '''gravity hammer''', is a melee weapon developed by [[Paegaas Workshop]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} It was manufactured by the [[Sacred Promissory]] on ''[[High Charity]]'' following the [[Jiralhanae]]'s absorption into the [[Covenant]].{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/gravity-hammer/b07cc7d2-5a48-4d74-bfca-cacc34677754|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Gravity Hammer|D=15|M=05|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo_Waypoint/2009 to 2014/Universe/Weapons#Gravity Hammer}}
The '''Paegaas Workshop War Hammer''' {{Type|2|Energy Weapon/Hammer|EW/H}},{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg}}{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} more commonly known as the '''gravity hammer''', is a melee weapon developed by [[Paegaas Workshop]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} It was manufactured by the [[Sacred Promissory]] on ''[[High Charity]]'' following the [[Jiralhanae]]'s absorption into the [[Covenant]].{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/gallery/gravity-hammer/b07cc7d2-5a48-4d74-bfca-cacc34677754|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Gravity Hammer|D=15|M=05|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo_Waypoint/2009 to 2014/Universe/Weapons#Gravity Hammer}}
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===Usage===
===Usage===
The gravity hammer served dual purposes as a weapon as well as a defining ceremonial vestige of clan leadership, and is thus typically wielded by a chieftain or other high-ranking members.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} The Paegaas Workshop variant was used by the Jiralhanae forces deployed to the continent of [[Eposz]] on [[Reach]] during the Covenant's [[Fall of Reach|assault]] on the planet in [[2552]].{{Ref/Reuse|hr}}
The gravity hammer served dual purposes as a weapon as well as a defining ceremonial vestige of clan leadership, and is thus typically wielded by a chieftain or other high-ranking members.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} The Paegaas Workshop variant was used by the Jiralhanae forces deployed to the continent of [[Eposz]] on [[Reach]] during the Covenant's [[Fall of Reach|assault]] on the planet in [[2552]].{{Ref/Reuse|hr}} Within the Banished, the Paegaas Workshop variant was employed by [[Jiralhanae Warlord]]s and [[Jiralhanae Jumper]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|hw2}}


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
{{Main|Gravity hammer}}
{{Main|Gravity hammer}}
The Paegaas Workshop gravity hammer is featured in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' and ''[[Halo 4]]''.  
The Paegaas Workshop gravity hammer is featured in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' and ''[[Halo 4]]''.  
==Trivia==
* Despite the lack of Brutes in the game, the gravity hammer appears in ''Halo 4'', likely due to its unique gameplay niche, its fan-favoritism, and its important role in ''Grifball''. It is consequently the only Brute weapon to appear in ''Halo 4''. In the entirety of ''Halo 4''{{'}}s campaign, only one gravity hammer can be found, located in an armory during [[Midnight|the last level]].
** However, it can actually be spawned in the mission ''[[Shutdown]]'' via a [[Legendary]]-only [[Gravity Hammers on Shutdown|easter egg]], in which case four gravity hammers can be spawned.
** Another Legendary-only easter egg allows players to [[Secret Gravity Hammer on Midnight|spawn a second gravity hammer in the last level]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:H4 Gravity Hammer.jpg|A [[Spartan-IV]] wielding the Paegaas Workshop gravity hammer.
File:H4 Gravity Hammer.jpg|A [[Spartan-IV]] wielding the Paegaas Workshop gravity hammer.
File:Type-2_EWH_symbol.jpg|The unknown symbol on the head of the Paegaas Workshop gravity hammer.
File:Type-2_EWH_symbol.jpg|The unknown symbol on the head of the Paegaas Workshop gravity hammer.
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===Halo Wars 2===
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File:HW2B-JiralhanaeWarlord.png|A Warlord with a gravity hammer in the ''[[Halo Wars 2 Open Beta]]''.
File:HW2-DecimusWarlord.png|A Warlord with the Paegaas Workshop gravity hammer in the final release.
File:HW2-JumpPackBrutes.png|Jiralhanae Jumpers with Paegaas Workshop gravity hammers.
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*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 4]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==

Revision as of 15:20, October 11, 2022

Paegaas Workshop War Hammer
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Production overview

Manufacturer:

Type:

Gravity hammer

Specifications

Length:

203.7 centimetres (80.2 in)[1][2][3][5]

Width:

33 centimetres (13 in)[3]

Height:

61.7 centimetres (24.3 in)[3]

Weight:

38.7 kilograms (85 lb)[6] to 42.4 kilograms (93 lb)[1]

Ammunition type:

Electromagnetic/[4] Gravitic energy[3]

Feed system:

100 energy units[2]

Effective range:

Short[2]

Service history

In service:

 

The Paegaas Workshop War Hammer (UNSC Type classification: Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer, T-2 EW/H),[2][3][4] more commonly known as the gravity hammer, is a melee weapon developed by Paegaas Workshop.[1] It was manufactured by the Sacred Promissory on High Charity following the Jiralhanae's absorption into the Covenant.[9]

Overview

Design details

The Paegaas Workshop War Hammer is one of the many gravity hammers variants manufactured by the Covenant; the aesthetic and operational design of the Paegaas Workshop gravity hammer is tailored for eponymous clan.[2][9] As with other variants of the gravity hammer, the Paegaas Workshop gravity hammer integrates the traditional Jilrahanae-bladed war hammer with repurposed Covenant gravity impellers.[1] In addition to the tungsten-alloy blade attached to the reverse side of the hammer, the hammerhead contains a short-range gravity drive,[2] allowing the wielder displace gravity at a targeted location—though conventional manipulation of the weapon typically eliminates the need for such extraordinary use.[9]

Usage

The gravity hammer served dual purposes as a weapon as well as a defining ceremonial vestige of clan leadership, and is thus typically wielded by a chieftain or other high-ranking members.[9] The Paegaas Workshop variant was used by the Jiralhanae forces deployed to the continent of Eposz on Reach during the Covenant's assault on the planet in 2552.[7] Within the Banished, the Paegaas Workshop variant was employed by Jiralhanae Warlords and Jiralhanae Jumpers.[8]

Gameplay

Main article: Gravity hammer

The Paegaas Workshop gravity hammer is featured in Halo: Reach and Halo 4.

Trivia

  • Despite the lack of Brutes in the game, the gravity hammer appears in Halo 4, likely due to its unique gameplay niche, its fan-favoritism, and its important role in Grifball. It is consequently the only Brute weapon to appear in Halo 4. In the entirety of Halo 4's campaign, only one gravity hammer can be found, located in an armory during the last level.

Gallery

Halo: Reach

Halo 4

Halo Wars 2

List of appearances

Sources