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*The configuration of one of these shields in addition to an Energy Sword bears a marked resemblance to a midieval knight. | *The configuration of one of these shields in addition to an Energy Sword bears a marked resemblance to a midieval knight. | ||
*In ''Ghosts of Onyx'', [[Sangheili]] warriors find it dishonorable to use [[Kig-yar]] Point Defense Gauntlets, perhaps the reason why the [[Sangheili]] sheild variant remains relatively unpopular among [[Sangheili]]. | *In ''Ghosts of Onyx'', [[Sangheili]] warriors find it dishonorable to use [[Kig-yar]] Point Defense Gauntlets, perhaps the reason why the [[Sangheili]] sheild variant remains relatively unpopular among [[Sangheili]]. | ||
*In the book ''Ghosts of Onyx it could be that the [[Jackal]] defense gaunlets that the [[Elites]] were forced to wear could have been the [[Sangheili]] point defense gauntlet. | *In the book ''Ghosts of Onyx'' it could be that the [[Jackal]] defense gaunlets that the [[Elites]] were forced to wear could have been the [[Sangheili]] point defense gauntlet. | ||
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A Point Defense Gauntlet is a protection orientated device carried by the Sangheili of the Covenant and later, the Separatists .
Operational Use
While the Point Defense Gauntlet has never been encountered by UNSC forces, it was used by Commander Rtas 'Vadumee during the infiltration and then destruction of the Infinite Succor. Instead of the triple-layered shield that at least one Sangheili has been seen with, this was a diamond-shaped shield with only one layer, it was also seen to be able to absorb attacks, making the shield highly resilient so the shield could probably take a lot of damage before it is overwhelmed, unlike the Kig-yar shield. These shields are very similar to the Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlet, except the Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlets produce round and deep shields while the Sangheili version is flat and less practical in a battle.
The shield would have provided additional cover and protection for the Elites, who already carry their Sangheili Personal Energy Shield, so if it had made it into the games it would have made things even harder for the UNSC.
Trivia
- This item was going to be used in Halo: Combat Evolved by Sangheili soldiers, it was replaced by the Sangheili Personal Energy Shield and was given to Jackals instead.
- The shield protects most of the Elite's user body because of its size and diamond shape.
- The only UNSC encounter with it is in the Halo E3 2000 Trailer.
- Although this was intended in the three games, Bungie stated that an energy shield is enough for one.
- Rtas 'Vadum activates it when he duels against Kusovai in the Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor story; the shield is active along with the Energy Sword on the same arm, indicating it's probably attached to the user's wrist[2].
- It seems much more resistant than the Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlet, in fact, it absorbs damage even from an Energy Sword effortlessly, while the other wouldn't stand after a hit from such a weapon.
- The configuration of one of these shields in addition to an Energy Sword bears a marked resemblance to a midieval knight.
- In Ghosts of Onyx, Sangheili warriors find it dishonorable to use Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlets, perhaps the reason why the Sangheili sheild variant remains relatively unpopular among Sangheili.
- In the book Ghosts of Onyx it could be that the Jackal defense gaunlets that the Elites were forced to wear could have been the Sangheili point defense gauntlet.
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Sources
- ^ Source: Halo E3 2000 Trailer
- ^ Halo: Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor, page 52
