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The '''Duelist Energy Sword''' is a specialised model of the {{Pattern|Meluth'qelos|energy sword}}.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
{{Article quote|Lightweight frame allows for increased agility.{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HINF|Forge - Duelist Energy Sword description|Quote=Lightweight frame allows for increased agility.}}}}
The '''Duelist Energy Sword''' is a modified variant of the {{Pattern|Meluth'qelos|energy sword}}.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}{{Ref/Reuse|forge}}  


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Design details===
===Design details===
{{Main|Energy sword (fiction)}}
{{Main|Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword}}
The Duelist sword is a variant of the ''Meluth'qelos''-pattern fireblade. It exhibits a more purple blade colouration and a white hilt.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}}
The Duelist Energy Sword is a variant of the ''Meluth'qelos''-pattern fireblade. It has  white hilt, and its plasma blade has a deeper blue coloration. It has a lightweight frame, allowing users to be more agile in their movement.{{Ref/Reuse|forge}}  


===Usage===
===Usage===
The Duelist energy sword was carried and used by [[Toha 'Sumai]] - a renowned Sangheili [[blademaster]]. The weapon was taken from 'Sumai some time prior to [[2555#March|March 2555]], when his former-student [[Okro 'Vagaduun]] assassinated the blademaster. The weapon was used by 'Sumai to defend himself from 'Vagaduun in a martial duel done as part of 'Vagaduun's initiation into the [[Banished]] - with one of [[Atriox]]'s core teachings being to reject honour and all previous loyalties. Following 'Sumai's death, 'Vagaduun retrieved the duelist energy sword from his former master's body and proceeded to carry it throughout his career in the Banished.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFNY|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-new-year-new-lore|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - New Year, New Lore|D=23|M=01|Y=2023}}
The Duelist Energy Sword was carried and used by [[Toha 'Sumai]], a renowned [[Sangheili]] [[blademaster]]. The weapon was taken from 'Sumai some time prior to [[2555#March|March 2555]], when his former-student [[Okro 'Vagaduun]] assassinated the blademaster. The weapon was used by 'Sumai to defend himself from 'Vagaduun in a martial duel done as part of 'Vagaduun's initiation into the [[Banished]], with one of [[Atriox]]'s core teachings being to reject honour and all previous loyalties. Following 'Sumai's death, 'Vagaduun retrieved the Duelist Energy Sword his former master's body and proceeded to carry it throughout his career in the Banished.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFNY|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-new-year-new-lore|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - New Year, New Lore|D=23|M=01|Y=2023}}


During the [[Battle for Zeta Halo|Zeta Halo campaign]] in [[2559]]-[[2560]], he used the weapon in a combat encounter with [[John-117]], though was defeated by the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]].{{Ref/Quest|Id=Hi|HI|Lockdown|Okro 'Vagaduun}}
During the [[Battle for Zeta Halo|Zeta Halo campaign]] in [[2559]]-[[2560]], 'Vagaduun used the weapon in a combat encounter with [[John-117]], though was defeated by the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]].{{Ref/Quest|Id=Hi|HI|Lockdown|Okro 'Vagaduun}}


==In-game information==
==In-game information==
===''Halo Infinite''===
===''Halo Infinite''===
{{Main|Energy sword}}
{{Main|Energy sword}}
The Duelist Energy Sword is awarded to the player after defeating the [[High Value Target]], [[Okro 'Vagaduun]]. The weapon can be spawned at any [[Forward Operating Base]], and grants the player increased movement speed.{{Ref/Reuse|HINF}}
In campaign, the Duelist Energy Sword is awarded to the player after defeating the [[High Value Target]], [[Okro 'Vagaduun]]. The weapon can be acquired at any [[Forward Operating Base]], and grants the player increased movement speed.{{Ref/Reuse|HINF}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HINF Duelist Sword.png|A Duelist Energy Sword.
File:HINF Duelist Sword.png|The Duelist Energy Sword on display at 'Vagaduun's camp.
File:HINF Duelist Sword Unggoy Assault.png|First-person view of John-117 swinging a Duelist Energy Sword against an Unggoy.
File:HINF CF136 OkroSword.jpg|Okro 'Vagaduun holding the Duelist Energy Sword.
File:HINF CF136 OkroSword.jpg|Okro 'Vagaduun holding the Duelist Energy Sword.
File:HINF_CF136_OkroSword_2.jpg|Okro 'Vagaduun holding the Duelist Energy Sword.
File:HINF_CF136_OkroSword_2.jpg|Okro 'Vagaduun holding the Duelist Energy Sword.
File:HINF DuelistEnergySword 1.jpg|A ODST-clad Spartan with a [[Duelist Energy Sword]] in multiplayer.
File:HINF Duelist Sword Unggoy Assault.png|First-person view of John-117 swinging a Duelist Energy Sword against an Unggoy.
File:HINF DuelistEnergySword 1.jpg|A ODST-clad Spartan with a Duelist Energy Sword in multiplayer.
</gallery>
</gallery>



Revision as of 16:42, May 4, 2023

Duelist Energy Sword
Duelist Energy Sword icon extracted from Infinite's game files and converted from linear to sRGB colour space.
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Merchants of Qikost[1]

Type:

Energy sword

Specifications

Length:

148.5 centimetres (58.5 in)[1]

Weight:

2.4 kilograms (5.3 lb)[1]

Ammunition type:

Superheated, shaped plasma[2][3][4]

Feed system:

100 battery units[2][3]

Effective range:

Short[3]

Service history

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts[5]

 
Lightweight frame allows for increased agility.[6]

The Duelist Energy Sword is a modified variant of the Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword.[1][6]

Overview

Design details

Main article: Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword

The Duelist Energy Sword is a variant of the Meluth'qelos-pattern fireblade. It has white hilt, and its plasma blade has a deeper blue coloration. It has a lightweight frame, allowing users to be more agile in their movement.[6]

Usage

The Duelist Energy Sword was carried and used by Toha 'Sumai, a renowned Sangheili blademaster. The weapon was taken from 'Sumai some time prior to March 2555, when his former-student Okro 'Vagaduun assassinated the blademaster. The weapon was used by 'Sumai to defend himself from 'Vagaduun in a martial duel done as part of 'Vagaduun's initiation into the Banished, with one of Atriox's core teachings being to reject honour and all previous loyalties. Following 'Sumai's death, 'Vagaduun retrieved the Duelist Energy Sword his former master's body and proceeded to carry it throughout his career in the Banished.[7]

During the Zeta Halo campaign in 2559-2560, 'Vagaduun used the weapon in a combat encounter with John-117, though was defeated by the Spartan.[8]

In-game information

Halo Infinite

Main article: Energy sword

In campaign, the Duelist Energy Sword is awarded to the player after defeating the High Value Target, Okro 'Vagaduun. The weapon can be acquired at any Forward Operating Base, and grants the player increased movement speed.[5]

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 482
  2. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 349
  3. ^ a b c Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 63
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, Energy Sword (Retrieved on Sep 21, 2011) [local archive] [external archive]
  5. ^ a b Halo Infinite, Duelist Energy Sword in-game weapon
  6. ^ a b c Halo Infinite, Forge - Duelist Energy Sword description: "Lightweight frame allows for increased agility."
  7. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - New Year, New Lore (Retrieved on Jan 23, 2023) [archive]
  8. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign mission Lockdown: Okro 'Vagaduun