Sangheili point defense gauntlet
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The point defense gauntlet is an arm-mounted personal protection device used by some Sangheili.[1]
Overview[edit]
Design details[edit]
These shields are very similar to the arm shields used by the Kig-Yar in usage, but differ in appearance. Whereas the Kig-Yar variant produces round and convex shields, the Sangheili variant is flat and angular, leaving much of the user's body exposed. However, it has shown to be highly resilient in absorbing attacks.[2]
It is evident that the gauntlet is not a particularly widespread or standard-issue piece of equipment within the Covenant military. Known cases of Sangheili employing the device in the field are extremely scarce, as they typically rely exclusively on the energy shielding of their harness for protection. In rare cases, when required to supplement their armor shields with additional equipment, Sangheili troops have been issued Kig-Yar shield gauntlets instead, although most Sangheili warriors find using them highly dishonorable.[3]
Point defense gauntlets are very powerful with one being able to deflect a rocket fired from an M41 SPNKr.[4]
Service history[edit]
A Sangheili point defense gauntlet was used by Special Operations Commander Rtas 'Vadumee during the infiltration and then destruction of the Infinite Succor. 'Vadumee activated the shield when he dueled against Kusovai; the shield was active along with the energy sword on the same arm, indicating it is likely attached to the user's wrist.[2]
Point defense gauntlets were used by Seelior 'Andolee and Zenoa 'Bindamee during the Battle of Installation 04. 'Bindamee used his to deflect an M19 surface-to-surface missile fired by Staff Sergeant Marvin Mobuto, but inadvertently sent it into a Mgalekgolo instead. The shield deflected the rounds fired at 'Bindamee by Mobuto, Charlie Collins, Andrea Green, Sandy Amor, Paxton and Xander before one round tore apart the Sangheili's leg. After 'Bindamee fell to the ground, the next barrage of fire tore him apart. 'Andolee deactivated his gauntlet and his armor's energy shields while surrendering to the humans.[4][1] 'Andolee was stripped of his armor, including the gauntlet,[5] and lost it along with all but his plasma rifle and the armor for one leg when the Pelican carrying the squad crashed and caught fire, keeping 'Andolee from retrieving most of his equipment.[6]
Shield gauntlets would later be used by Sangheili warriors serving in the Banished. During the Battle for Zeta Halo on December 13, 2559, a Sangheili of the Banished used such a gauntlet during the initial landings on Installation 07, engaging and killing Marine Michael Quinn.[7]
Production notes[edit]
- Main article: Cut Halo: Combat Evolved weapons § Energy shield
This item was going to be used in Halo: Combat Evolved by Elites, but it was replaced by the Sangheili personal energy shield, and the point defense gauntlet was given to the Jackals instead. It was shown off in the game's E3 2000 trailer.
Gallery[edit]
Concept art of a Sangheili with a point defense gauntlet for Halo: Combat Evolved.
A Sangheili Major with an arm shield and energy sword in the E3 2000 trailer for Halo: Combat Evolved.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo Graphic Novel
- The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor (First appearance)
- Halo: Ghosts of the Gyre
- Halo: Parasite's Wake
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b Halo: Parasite's Wake, chapter 13
- ^ a b Halo Graphic Novel - The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, chapter 38
- ^ a b Halo: Parasite's Wake, chapter 12
- ^ Halo: Parasite's Wake, chapter 15
- ^ Halo: Parasite's Wake, chapter 17
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of the Gyre
