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[[Image:Overshield.png|thumb|Overshield in Halo 2.]] | [[Image:Overshield.png|thumb|Overshield in Halo 2.]] | ||
====Function==== | ====Function==== | ||
The '''Overshield''' technology is used by the [[Covenant]] to enhance their [[Elite]] warriors' [[Elite Personal Energy Shield|shields]] by a factor of three. However it can also be used by any [[Spartan]] in [[MJOLNIR]] armor that might come upon it. | The '''Overshield''' technology is used by the [[Covenant]] to enhance their [[Elite]] warriors' [[Elite Personal Energy Shield|shields]] by a factor of three. However it can also be used by any [[Spartan]] in [[MJOLNIR]] armor that might come upon it. When picked up, it takes approximately three seconds to completely charge, but during the charging period the player will be invincible. When it is active, the normal shield does not take damage until the over shield is completely gone (although any damage overlapping from something destroying the over shield, for example a [[grenade]]'s explosion, will take the full rest of its effect on the original shield/health). If the over shield is picked up when the shield is down, the player receives a full charge and the effects of the over shield stay. In the single player game, the over shield is reduced only when the player is hit, while in the multi player game, it also weakens at a constant rate. | ||
When picked up, it takes approximately three seconds to completely charge, but during the charging period the player will be invincible. When it is active, the normal shield does not take damage until the over shield is completely gone (although any damage overlapping from something destroying the over shield, for example a grenade's explosion, will take the full rest of its effect on the original shield/health). If the over shield is picked up when the shield is down, the player receives a full charge and the effects of the over shield stay. In the single player game, the over shield is reduced only when the player is hit, while in the multi player game, it also weakens at a constant rate | |||
====Aesthetics==== | ====Aesthetics==== | ||
[[Image:Halo3Overshield.jpg|thumb|184px|Overshield in Halo 3.]] | [[Image:Halo3Overshield.jpg|thumb|184px|Overshield in Halo 3.]] | ||
It looks simply like a red ball of energy encased in a glass cube (it is gold in [[Halo 2]]). | It looks simply like a red ball of energy encased in a glass cube (it is gold in [[Halo 2]]). After walking over an over shield power up, [[Master Chief]]'s [[HUD]] shield display changes color from blue to red then green. Each color indicates one 'layer' of shields. | ||
After walking over an over shield power up, [[Master Chief]]'s shield | |||
When wearing an over shield in Halo 2 and Halo 3, the [[MJOLNIR]] armor is surrounded by a glowing force field, which is easily seen even if you are also wearing the [[Active Camouflage]]. | |||
== | ====Advantages==== | ||
Overshields effectively triple the strength of the MJOLNIR and Elite armor's shields. The shields can now protect the user from heavy weapons such as [[Rocket Launcher]]s, [[Fuel Rod Cannon]]s, and [[Sniper Rifle]]s. | |||
====Disadvantages==== | |||
Due to the bright glow of the Overshields, the wearer is more easily visible. Also, the Overshields can be taken out completely by an overcharged [[Plasma Pistol]] shot. | |||
== See Also == | |||
*[[Jackal | *[[Energy Shields]] | ||
*[[Jackal Point Defense Gauntlet]] | |||
*[[Combat Skin|Forerunner Combat Skin]] | *[[Combat Skin|Forerunner Combat Skin]] | ||
*[[Elite Personal Energy Shield]] | *[[Elite Personal Energy Shield]] | ||
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] | |||
Revision as of 18:53, October 18, 2007
Overshields are a Covenant technology that strengthens the Energy Shields of the user.
Overview
Function
The Overshield technology is used by the Covenant to enhance their Elite warriors' shields by a factor of three. However it can also be used by any Spartan in MJOLNIR armor that might come upon it. When picked up, it takes approximately three seconds to completely charge, but during the charging period the player will be invincible. When it is active, the normal shield does not take damage until the over shield is completely gone (although any damage overlapping from something destroying the over shield, for example a grenade's explosion, will take the full rest of its effect on the original shield/health). If the over shield is picked up when the shield is down, the player receives a full charge and the effects of the over shield stay. In the single player game, the over shield is reduced only when the player is hit, while in the multi player game, it also weakens at a constant rate.
Aesthetics
It looks simply like a red ball of energy encased in a glass cube (it is gold in Halo 2). After walking over an over shield power up, Master Chief's HUD shield display changes color from blue to red then green. Each color indicates one 'layer' of shields.
When wearing an over shield in Halo 2 and Halo 3, the MJOLNIR armor is surrounded by a glowing force field, which is easily seen even if you are also wearing the Active Camouflage.
Advantages
Overshields effectively triple the strength of the MJOLNIR and Elite armor's shields. The shields can now protect the user from heavy weapons such as Rocket Launchers, Fuel Rod Cannons, and Sniper Rifles.
Disadvantages
Due to the bright glow of the Overshields, the wearer is more easily visible. Also, the Overshields can be taken out completely by an overcharged Plasma Pistol shot.
