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{{Era|Forerunner|HCW|Post}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Center|For other uses of the term '''beam''', see [[Beam|here]].}}
{{Center|For other uses of the term '''beam''', see [[Beam|here]].}}
{{Weapon infobox
{{Weapon infobox
|image = [[File:H3-SentinelBeam.png|300px]] [[File:H2A-SentinelBeam-SideProfile.png|300px]]
|image = [[File:H3-SentinelBeam.png|300px]] [[File:H2A-SentinelBeam-SideProfile.png|300px]] [[File:H5G - Safeguard Sentinel beam.png |300px]] [[File:HINF SentinelBeam Crop.png|300px]]
|manufacturer= [[Forerunner]]
|manufacturer= [[Forerunner]]
|series= Containment/Sterilization Instrument<ref name="vis">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 168''</ref>
|series= Containment/Sterilization Instrument<ref name="vis">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 168''</ref>
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|length= {{Convert|63.7|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}
|length= {{Convert|63.7|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}
|ammotype = Superheated negative charged ion particle beam{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}
|ammotype = Superheated negative charged ion particle beam{{Ref/Reuse|vis}}
|capacity=
|feed= 100 battery units housing
|feed= 100 battery units housing
|operation=
|operation=
|rate= Automatic
|rate= Automatic
|velocity =  
|velocity =  
|optics=
|range = Infinite
|range = Infinite
}}
}}
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==Design details==
==Design details==
The Sentinel Beam was designed to effectively destroy Flood biomatter, and is intended for use against minor Flood outbreaks. Although the weapon is integrated into an Aggressor's structure, a limited internal power supply allows it to function independently if its wielder is destroyed, though it remains unknown how exactly users trigger the beam. However, when it is not hooked up to an Aggressor, its battery life is very short. The weapon projects a yellow-orange or blue beam of superheated particles, which is capable of effectively cutting through flesh, bone and metal.<ref name="Encyclopedia">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 339''</ref>
The Sentinel Beam was designed to effectively destroy Flood biomatter, and is intended for use against minor Flood outbreaks. Although the weapon is integrated into an Aggressor's structure, a limited internal power supply allows it to function independently if its wielder is destroyed, though it remains unknown how exactly users trigger the beam. However, when it is not hooked up to an Aggressor, its battery life is very short. The weapon projects a yellow-orange or blue beam of superheated anion particles, which is capable of effectively cutting through flesh, bone and metal.<ref name="Encyclopedia">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 339''</ref> The Sentinel Beam was manufactured and developed by [[Ferrarius Assembler Vats]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=393}}


Two variants of the Sentinel Beam are seen: the standard yellow-orange one in the silver housing, and the more powerful blue beam, which is encased in a gold housing.{{Ref/Reuse|h2}}
Two variants of the Sentinel Beam are seen: the standard yellow-orange one in the silver housing, and the more powerful blue beam, which is encased in a gold housing.{{Ref/Reuse|h2}}
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===Disadvantages===
===Disadvantages===
When compared to the standard silver variant, the golden Sentinel Beam is more powerful, however it overheats more quickly and its charge depletes faster. This difference is very similar to the relationship between the Covenant [[Type-25 plasma rifle|Plasma Rifle]] and the [[Type-25 Brute plasma rifle|Brute Plasma Rifle]].
When compared to the standard silver variant, the golden Sentinel Beam is more powerful, however it overheats more quickly and its charge depletes faster. This difference is very similar to the relationship between the Covenant's {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} and the {{Pattern|Kewu R'shi'k|plasma rifle}}.


==Variants==
==Variants==
*'''Gold Aggressor Sentinel Beam''': A Sentinel Beam utilized by the gold Sentinels from [[Installation 05]]. It fires a stronger blue beam.
*'''Gold Aggressor Sentinel Beam''': A Sentinel Beam utilized by the [[Aggressor Sentinel Eliminator|Sentinel Eliminators]] from [[Installation 05]]. It fires a stronger blue beam.
*'''Safeguard Sentinel Beam''': The sterilization beams of [[Safeguard Sentinel]]s are highly efficient at containing and cauterizing intrusions into their assigned protectorate. Beam projectors stolen from these Forerunner constructs are still extremely effective, but do suffer from overheating and a limited internal power supply.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/bounty-hunters '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder 12/7/2016: Issue 94 Bounty Hunters'']</ref>
*'''Safeguard Sentinel Beam''': The sterilization beams of [[Safeguard Sentinel]]s are highly efficient at containing and cauterizing intrusions into their assigned protectorate. Beam projectors stolen from these Forerunner constructs are still extremely effective, but do suffer from overheating and a limited internal power supply.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/bounty-hunters '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder 12/7/2016: Issue 94 Bounty Hunters'']</ref>
*Arcane Sentinel Beam: White painted Sentinel Beam with a mag that was decreased from 250 to 80 but has greatly increased damage.
*'''[[Arcane Sentinel Beam]]''': White painted Sentinel Beam with a mag that was decreased from 250 to 80 but has greatly increased damage. Used by [[Thav 'Sebarim]] during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].
<gallery>
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File:H2A gold sent beam.png|Gold Sentinel Beam.
File:H2A gold sent beam.png|Gold Sentinel Beam.
File:H5G - Safeguard Sentinel beam.png|Safeguard Sentinel beam.
File:H5G - Safeguard Sentinel beam.png|Safeguard Sentinel beam.
File:HINF SentinelBeam Crop.png|Installation 07 Sentinel beam.
File:HINF SentinelBeam Arcane Crop.png|Arcane Sentinel Beam.
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</gallery>


==Changes==
==In-game information==
{{Article quote|Continuous fire, directed hardlight energy weapon useful for stripping shields.{{Ref/Game|HI|Academy - Weapon Drills - Sentinel Beam description}}}}
=== Changes from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' to ''Halo 2'' ===
=== Changes from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' to ''Halo 2'' ===
* Like the [[Type-1 energy sword|Energy Sword]] and the [[Unidentified fuel rod gun|Fuel Rod Gun]], the Sentinel Beam cannot be used by players in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. In ''Halo 2'', the Sentinel Beam can finally be wielded.
* Like the [[Type-1 energy sword|Energy Sword]] and the [[Unidentified fuel rod gun|Fuel Rod Gun]], the Sentinel Beam cannot be used by players in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. In ''Halo 2'', the Sentinel Beam can finally be wielded.
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* Weapon can now be [[Smart Scope|Smart-Scoped]].
* Weapon can now be [[Smart Scope|Smart-Scoped]].
* Players killed by the Sentinel Beam now disintegrate upon death.
* Players killed by the Sentinel Beam now disintegrate upon death.
* The insignia on the back of the Sentinel Bean changes colors depending on how close it is to overheating
* The insignia on the back of the Sentinel Beam changes colors depending on how close it is to overheating.
* When the Sentinel Beam is smart linked, the Spartan will hold it sideways.
 
=== Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians'' to ''Halo Infinite'' ===
=== Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians'' to ''Halo Infinite'' ===
* The Sentinel Beam runs on ammunition instead of a battery
* The Sentinel Beam runs on ammunition instead of a battery.
* The Sentinel Beam’s appearance is based more heavily on the [[Halo 2: Anniversary]] design.
* The Sentinel Beam pierces through multiple targets depending on the angle.
* The Sentinel Beam pierces through multiple targets depending on the angle.
* The Sentinel Beam emits the same particle effects as the [[Heatwave]] and the [[Cindershot]] on the front of the weapon.
* The Sentinel Beam emits the same particle effects as the [[Heatwave]] and the [[Cindershot]] on the front of the weapon.
* The Sentinel has a high recoil as the weapon is fired.
* The Sentinel Beam has a harsh vertical recoil as the weapon is fired.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*In ''Halo 3'', the weapon does not spawn on any unaltered multiplayer maps, and [[gametype]]s cannot be used to force it to spawn; it is only available in [[Forge]]d map variants, the [[Bungie vs World]] playlist and the Maption Sack playlist. This is likely due to the weapon's increased power and range, which make it devastating in Multiplayer matches.
*In ''Halo 3'', the weapon does not spawn on any unaltered multiplayer maps, and [[gametype]]s cannot be used to force it to spawn; it is only available in [[Forge]]d map variants, the [[Bungie vs World]] playlist and the Maption Sack playlist. This is likely due to the weapon's increased power and range, which make it devastating in Multiplayer matches.
*The [[Forerunner automated turret]] in ''Halo 3'' fire beams similar to that of the Sentinel Beam.
*The [[Forerunner automated turret]] in ''Halo 3'' fire beams similar to that of the Sentinel Beam.
*The Covenant [[Type-52 focus rifle|Focus Rifle]] is an attempt at reverse-engineering the Sentinel Beam, though it has several functional differences.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 71''</ref>
*The Covenant [[M'tara-pattern focus rifle|Focus Rifle]] is an attempt at reverse-engineering the Sentinel Beam, though it has several functional differences.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 71''</ref>
*Although the Aggressor Sentinel does make an appearance in ''Halo 4'', when destroyed by Covenant remnant forces, if the wreckage of the sentinels is investigated, the player will find no leftover Sentinel Beams. This is because sentinels in ''Halo 4'' disappear instead of producing pieces of wreckage.<ref> '''Halo 4 Prima Official Game Guide''' (Collector's Edition), page 110 </ref>
*Although the Aggressor Sentinel does make an appearance in ''Halo 4'', when destroyed by Covenant remnant forces, if the wreckage of the sentinels is investigated, the player will find no leftover Sentinel Beams. This is because sentinels in ''Halo 4'' disappear instead of producing pieces of wreckage.<ref>'''Halo 4 Prima Official Game Guide''' (Collector's Edition), page 110</ref>
*For some reason, in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'', both the basic and gold versions of the Sentinel Beam have the same in-game model after they leave the body of its host sentinel.
*For some reason, in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'', both the basic and gold versions of the Sentinel Beam have the same in-game model after they leave the body of its host sentinel.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Concept art===
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File:H2A-SentinelBeam-Concept.jpg|Concept art for the Sentinel beam in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A-SentinelBeam-Render-02.jpg|Unfinished renders of the Sentinel beam in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H5G-sentinelbeam-sketches.jpg|Early concept art for the Safeguard Sentinel beam in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-sentinelbeam-sketches 2.jpg|Concept art nearing the final design.
File:H5G-sentinelbeam-concept-handles.jpg|Concept art of Sentinel beam handles.
File:H5G-sentinelbeam-concept-rough.jpg|Rough concept art of the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' Sentinel beam.
File:H5G sentinel beam concept art final.jpg|Finalized concept art.
File:HINF-Concept-SentinelBeamSketch.png|Concept sketches of the Sentinel beam in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF-Concept-SentinelBeam.jpg|Finalized concept art of the ''Halo Infinite'' Sentinel beam.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
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File:H2A Base Beam Hud1.png|First-person of the Sentinel Beam in ''[[Halo 2]]''.  
File:H2A Base Beam Hud1.png|First-person of the Sentinel beam in ''[[Halo 2]]''.  
File:H2A Base Beam Hud2.png|First-person of the Sentinel Beam in ''Halo 2'' firing.
File:H2A Base Beam Hud2.png|First-person of the Sentinel beam in ''Halo 2'' firing.
File:H2-SentinelBeam-Side-Screen.png|An in-game side view of a Sentinel Beam in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2-SentinelBeam-Side-Screen.png|An in-game side view of a Sentinel beam in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2-SentinelBeam-Side.png|Extracted view of the Sentinel Beam in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2-SentinelBeam-Side.png|Extracted view of the Sentinel beam in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2A Gold Beam Hud1.png|First-person of the Gold Sentinel Beam in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2A Gold Beam Hud1.png|First-person of the Gold Sentinel beam in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2A Gold Beam Hud2.png|First-person of the Gold Sentinel Beam in ''Halo 2'' firing.
File:H2A Gold Beam Hud2.png|First-person of the Gold Sentinel beam in ''Halo 2'' firing.
File:H2A Gold Beam.png|An in-game side view of a Gold Sentinel Beam in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2A Gold Beam.png|An in-game side view of a Gold Sentinel beam in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2 Compare beams.png|Both Sentinel Beams designs side by side in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2 Compare beams.png|Both Sentinel beam designs side by side in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2A-SentinelBeam-Concept.jpg|Concept art for ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:8311761-Full.jpg|A Sentinel beam on [[Installation 00]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:H2ACP-SentinelBeamHUD.png|First-person view of the Sentinel beam in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' campaign.
File:H3-SentinelBeam-FirstPerson.png|First-person view of the Sentinel beam in the player's hands in ''Halo 3''.
File:Halo-3-20070923023602661.jpg|The Sentinel beam's targeting reticule in ''Halo 3''.
File:Sentinel Warthog.jpg|A player firing the weapon from the passenger seat of a Warthog. Note the single-handed wielding.
File:H3_SentinelFiring.jpg|A Sentinel Aggressor firing its Sentinel beam in ''Halo 3''.
File:HTMCC-H4 AggressorSentinels 2.png|Aggressor Sentinels firing their Sentinel beams in ''[[Halo 4]] [[Spartan Ops]]''.
File:HTMCC-H4 AggressorsVsKnight 2.png|Sentinels firing Sentinel beams at a [[Promethean Knight]] in ''Halo 4 Spartan Ops''.
File:H2ACP-SentinelBeamHUD.png|First-person view of the Sentinel beam in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign.
File:H2A Base Beam Hud4.png|First-person view of the Sentinel beam in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign firing.
File:H2A Base Beam Hud4.png|First-person view of the Sentinel beam in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign firing.
File:H2A Base Beam.png|An in-game side view of the Sentinel Beam in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign.
File:H2A Base Beam.png|An in-game side view of the Sentinel beam in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign.
File:H2A Gold Beam Hud3.png|First-person view of the Gold Sentinel beam in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign.
File:H2A Gold Beam Hud3.png|First-person view of the Gold Sentinel beam in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign.
File:H2A Gold Beam Hud4.png|First-person view of the Gold Sentinel beam in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign firing.
File:H2A Gold Beam Hud4.png|First-person view of the Gold Sentinel beam in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign firing.
File:H2A Compare beams.png|Both Sentinel Beams designs side by side in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2A Compare beams.png|Both Sentinel beam designs side by side in ''Halo 2''.
File:8311761-Full.jpg|A Sentinel beam on the [[Ark]].
File:Warlord-5.png|The Sentinel beam being used on the ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer map [[Warlord]].
File:H3-SentinelBeam-FirstPerson.png|First-person view of the Sentinel Beam in the player's hands in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:Halo-3-20070923023602661.jpg|The Sentinel beam's targeting reticule in ''Halo 3''.
File:Sentinel Warthog.jpg|A player firing the weapon from the passenger seat of a Warthog. Note the single-handed wielding.
File:H3_SentinelFiring.jpg|A Sentinel Aggressor firing its Sentinel beam.
File:H2A-SentinelBeam-Render-02.jpg|''Halo 2: Anniversary'' Sentinel Beam renders.
File:Warlord-5.png|The Sentinel Beam being used on the ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' multiplayer map [[Warlord]].
File:H2AMP-SentinelBeam.png|A Sangheili firing a Sentinel beam on [[Skyward]].
File:H2AMP-SentinelBeam.png|A Sangheili firing a Sentinel beam on [[Skyward]].
File:H5G-sentinelbeam-sketches.jpg| Some sketches of early sentinel beam concept art.
File:H5G-SafeguardSentinelBeamHUD.png|First-person view of the Safeguard Sentinel beam in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-sentinelbeam-sketches 2.jpg
File:H5G-sentinelbeam-concept-handles.jpg|Concept art of Sentinel Beam handles.
File:H5G-sentinelbeam-concept-rough.jpg|Some rough concept art of the Halo 5 sentinel beam.
File:H5G sentinel beam concept art final.jpg|Final concept art.
File:H5G-SafeguardSentinelBeamHUD.png|First-person view of the Safeguard Sentinel beam in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-SafeguardSentinelBeamzoom.png|[[Smart scope]] with the Safeguard Sentinel beam.
File:H5G-SafeguardSentinelBeamzoom.png|[[Smart scope]] with the Safeguard Sentinel beam.
File:H5G-SafeguardSentinelBeamOverheat.png|The Safeguard Sentinel beam overheating.
File:H5G-SafeguardSentinelBeamOverheat.png|The Safeguard Sentinel beam overheating.
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File:H5G-SafeguardSentinelBeamOverheat-ThirdPerson.png|A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV with an overheated Safeguard Sentinel beam on [[Torque]].
File:H5G-SafeguardSentinelBeamOverheat-ThirdPerson.png|A Centurion-clad Spartan-IV with an overheated Safeguard Sentinel beam on [[Torque]].
File:HO-SentinelBeam.jpg|First-person view of the Sentinel beam in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
File:HO-SentinelBeam.jpg|First-person view of the Sentinel beam in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
File:HINF-SentinelBeamFirstPerson.png|First-person view of holding the Sentinel beam in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HI-sentinelbeam-firing.png|First-person view of the Sentinel beam being fired in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF-SentinelBeam-ThirdPerson.png|A [[FIREFALL-class Mjolnir|Firefall]]-clad Spartan holding the Sentinel beam in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF Sentinel Beam Disintegrating Elite.png|[[John-117]] uses a Sentinel Beam to disintegrate a [[Banished]] [[Sangheili Mercenary]] in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF Command Spire disintegrating grunt.png|The Sentinel beam being used to vaporize [[Unggoy Conscript]]s.
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