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[[ | [[File:Shieldandswordeq0.png|thumb|240px|A [[Sangheili]] [[Major Elite|Major]] with an Energy Shield in an early development version of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.<ref>'''[[Halo E3 2000 Trailer]]'''</ref>]] | ||
[[File:Elite PDG.jpg|thumb|240px|[[Rtas 'Vadumee]] deflects enemy fire with an Energy shield.]] | |||
[[ | A '''Point Defense Gauntlet''' is a protection orientated device carried by the [[Sangheili]] of the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] and later, the [[Covenant Separatists|Separatists]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page ??''</ref> These shields are very similar to the [[Kig-Yar Point Defense Gauntlet]] in usage but differs in appearances where the Kig-Yar variant produce round and deep shields while the Sangheili variant is flat and less practical in a battle. | ||
A '''Point Defense Gauntlet''' is a protection orientated device carried by the [[Sangheili]] of the [[Covenant]] and later, the [[Covenant Separatists|Separatists]]<ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''</ref>. | |||
==Operational Use== | ==Operational Use== | ||
While the Point Defense Gauntlet has never been encountered by [[UNSC]] forces, it was used by [[Special Operations Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadumee]] during the infiltration and then destruction of the ''[[Infinite Succor]]''. Instead of the triple-layered shield seen in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' 's early development stage, 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 | While the Point Defense Gauntlet has never been encountered by [[UNSC]] forces, it was used by [[Special Operations Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadumee]] during the infiltration and then destruction of the ''[[Infinite Succor]]''. Instead of the triple-layered shield seen in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' 's early development stage, 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. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*This item was going to be used in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' by Sangheili soldiers, but it was replaced by the [[energy shield]]s, and the | *This item was going to be used in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' by Sangheili soldiers, but it was replaced by the [[energy shield]]s, and the point defence gauntlet was given to the Jackals instead. | ||
*[[Rtas 'Vadumee]] 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.<ref>'''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''': ''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]], page 52''</ref> | |||
*[[Rtas 'Vadumee]] 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<ref>''[[Halo Graphic Novel | |||
*In ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', Sangheili warriors find it dishonorable to use Kig-yar shield gauntlets, perhaps explaining why the Sangheili shield variant is not curved and leaves much of the body exposed. | *In ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', Sangheili warriors find it dishonorable to use Kig-yar shield gauntlets, perhaps explaining why the Sangheili shield variant is not curved and leaves much of the body exposed. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
==See Also== | |||
*[[Sangheili Personal Energy Shield]] | |||
*[[Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlet]] | |||
[[Category:The Covenant]] | [[Category:The Covenant]] | ||
[[Category:Technology]] | [[Category:Technology]] | ||
Revision as of 10:45, March 1, 2010
Rtas 'Vadumee deflects enemy fire with an Energy shield.
A Point Defense Gauntlet is a protection orientated device carried by the Sangheili of the Covenant and later, the Separatists.[2] These shields are very similar to the Kig-Yar Point Defense Gauntlet in usage but differs in appearances where the Kig-Yar variant produce round and deep shields while the Sangheili variant is flat and less practical in a battle.
Operational Use
While the Point Defense Gauntlet has never been encountered by UNSC forces, it was used by Special Operations Commander Rtas 'Vadumee during the infiltration and then destruction of the Infinite Succor. Instead of the triple-layered shield seen in Halo: Combat Evolved 's early development stage, 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.
Trivia
- This item was going to be used in Halo: Combat Evolved by Sangheili soldiers, but it was replaced by the energy shields, and the point defence gauntlet was given to the Jackals instead.
- Rtas 'Vadumee 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.[3]
- In Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, Sangheili warriors find it dishonorable to use Kig-yar shield gauntlets, perhaps explaining why the Sangheili shield variant is not curved and leaves much of the body exposed.
Sources
- ^ Halo E3 2000 Trailer
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page ??
- ^ Halo Graphic Novel: The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor, page 52
