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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Era|Covenant|HCW|Post}}
{{Weapon infobox
{{Weapon infobox
|name = Tartarus' Gavel
|name = Tartarus' Gavel
|image = [[File:H5G-Tartarus Gavel render.png|300px]]
|image = [[File:H5G-Tartarus Gavel render.png|300px]]
|manufacturer = [[Sacred Promissory]]<ref name="CF">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-close-quarters '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder - Close Quarters'']</ref><br />[[Tartarus]]
|manufacturer = [[Sacred Promissory]]<ref name="CF">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-close-quarters '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder - Close Quarters'']</ref><br />[[Tartarus]]
|series = Type-2
|series = Type-2
|type = Energy Weapon/Hammer
|type = Energy Weapon/Hammer
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|variant =  
|variant =  
|length = {{Convert|203.7|cm|in}}<ref name="visual82">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 82''</ref><ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/gravity-hammer '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Gravity Hammer'']</ref>
|length = {{Convert|203.7|cm|in}}<ref name="visual82">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 82''</ref><ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/gravity-hammer '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Gravity Hammer'']</ref>
|width = {{Convert|33|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|width = {{Convert|33|cm|in}}<ref name="universe"/>
|height = {{Convert|61.7|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|height = {{Convert|61.7|cm|in}}<ref name="universe"/>
|weight = {{Convert|38.7|kg|lb}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|weight = {{Convert|38.7|kg|lb}}<ref name="universe"/>
|capacity =
|feed = 100 battery units
|feed = 100 battery units
|ammotype = Electromagnetic energy<ref name="Halo 4 Guide">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/31aab608-bda5-4910-b8ef-358b75430c49/gravity-hammer?category=weapons '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Halo 4 Guide'']</ref><br />Linear kinetic lightning explosions{{Ref/Reuse|REQ}}
|ammotype = Electromagnetic energy<ref name="Halo 4 Guide">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/31aab608-bda5-4910-b8ef-358b75430c49/gravity-hammer?category=weapons '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Halo 4 Guide'']</ref><br />Linear kinetic lightning explosions<ref name="REQ"/>
|operation =  
|operation =  
|rate =  
|rate =  
|accuracy =  
|accuracy =  
|optics =
|range = Close to medium
|range = Close to medium
|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|service = [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
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}}
{{Quote|Tartarus' loyal lieutenants were also gifted a weapon worthy of such favor. Mythic Gravity Hammer that unleashes a linear series of kinetic explosions with each swing. Equipping Tartarus' Gavel also boosts movement speed, shield strength, and jump height.|In-game description<ref name="REQ">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - ''[[Requisition system]]''</ref>}}
{{Quote|Tartarus' loyal lieutenants were also gifted a weapon worthy of such favor. Mythic Gravity Hammer that unleashes a linear series of kinetic explosions with each swing. Equipping Tartarus' Gavel also boosts movement speed, shield strength, and jump height.|In-game description<ref name="REQ">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - ''[[Requisition system]]''</ref>}}
'''Tartarus' Gavel''' is a special [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]] created by [[Tartarus]].{{Ref/Reuse|CF}}<ref name="H5G">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - ''[[Multiplayer]]''</ref>
'''Tartarus' Gavel''' is a special [[Type-2 gravity hammer]] created by [[Tartarus]].<ref name="CF"/><ref name="H5G">'''''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''''' - ''[[Multiplayer]]''</ref>


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
=== Design details ===
=== Design details ===
The ''Tartarus' Gavel'' is a named variant of the T-2 EW/H, fitted with various upgrades, including a linear series of kinetic explosions with each swing and boosts to its user's movement speed, [[energy shielding|energy shield]] strength, and jump height. It uses the T-2 EW/H's model but with various coloring changes, including a bright orange hammerhead decorated with black and white stripes, as well as bronze, silver, and orange accents with white wrappings.{{Ref/Reuse|REQ}}
The ''Tartarus' Gavel'' is a named variant of the T-2 EW/H, fitted with various upgrades, including a linear series of kinetic explosions with each swing and boosts to its user's movement speed, [[energy shielding|energy shield]] strength, and jump height. It uses the T-2 EW/H's model but with various coloring changes, including a bright orange hammerhead decorated with black and white stripes, as well as bronze, silver, and orange accents with white wrappings.<ref name="REQ"/>


=== Service history ===
=== Service history ===
During his ascent to power within the [[Covenant]], Tartarus used his relationship with the [[Hierarchs|Prophets]] to reward loyal lieutenants with advanced weaponry secretly forged within the [[Sacred Promissory]]; one such hammer was the ''Tartarus' Gavel''.{{Ref/Reuse|CF}}
During his ascent to power within the [[Covenant]], Tartarus used his relationship with the [[Hierarchs|Prophets]] to reward loyal lieutenants with advanced weaponry secretly forged within the [[Sacred Promissory]]; one such hammer was the ''Tartarus' Gavel''.<ref name="CF"/>


In late [[2558]], [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]] serving aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} trained with ''Tartarus' Gavel'' in [[War Games]] simulations.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
In late [[2558]], [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]] serving aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} trained with ''Tartarus' Gavel'' in [[War Games]] simulations.<ref name="H5G"/>


== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' ===
=== ''Halo 5: Guardians'' ===
The ''Tartarus' Gavel'' is a [[mythic weapon]], appearing as a Level 7 Legendary Power Weapon REQ granting 200 REQ Points when sold. It operates exactly identically to a normal Gravity Hammer except that each swing of ''Tartarus' Gavel'' conjures a linear series of kinetic explosions that can be reflected off of walls and target multiple enemies at once, and the weapon's user is augmented with boosts to their energy shield strength, movement speed, jump height, and [[Spartan abilities|Ground Pound]] damage. Ideally, aiming at an opponent's feet is the best way to score ranged kills with the ''Tartarus' Gavel'', as all of the explosions will reach their target. The kinetic explosions have a maximum range of 20.45&nbsp;m (67.09&nbsp;ft), while the weapon has lunge ranges of 4.86&nbsp;m (15.94&nbsp;ft) and 8.46&nbsp;m (27.76&nbsp;ft) in hipfire and Smart-Link mode, respectively.<ref name="H5GA">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0lhC3cadS4 '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Gravity Hammers Analysis'']</ref> In addition, the ''Tartarus' Gavel'' dominates against all other melee weapons in clashes.{{Ref/Reuse|H5GA}} These improvements make the ''Tartarus' Gavel'' an extremely powerful weapon that can take down almost everything on the ground, even Legendary or Mythic bosses. Users of ''Tartarus' Gavel'' also gain white highlights, making them more visible on the battlefield.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
The ''Tartarus' Gavel'' is a [[mythic weapon]], appearing as a Level 7 Legendary Power Weapon REQ granting 200 REQ Points when sold. It operates exactly identically to a normal Gravity Hammer except that each swing of ''Tartarus' Gavel'' conjures a linear series of kinetic explosions that can be reflected off of walls and target multiple enemies at once, and the weapon's user is augmented with boosts to their energy shield strength, movement speed, jump height, and [[Spartan abilities|Ground Pound]] damage. Ideally, aiming at an opponent's feet is the best way to score ranged kills with the ''Tartarus' Gavel'', as all of the explosions will reach their target. The kinetic explosions have a maximum range of 20.45&nbsp;m (67.09&nbsp;ft), while the weapon has lunge ranges of 4.86&nbsp;m (15.94&nbsp;ft) and 8.46&nbsp;m (27.76&nbsp;ft) in hipfire and Smart-Link mode, respectively.<ref name="H5GA">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0lhC3cadS4 '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Gravity Hammers Analysis'']</ref> In addition, the ''Tartarus' Gavel'' dominates against all other melee weapons in clashes.<ref name="H5GA"/> These improvements make the ''Tartarus' Gavel'' an extremely powerful weapon that can take down almost everything on the ground, even Legendary or Mythic bosses. Users of ''Tartarus' Gavel'' also gain white highlights, making them more visible on the battlefield.<ref name="H5G"/>


Under normal conditions, a full shield, full health Spartan with the ''Tartarus' Gavel'' dies to 8 [[BR85 battle rifle|Battle Rifle]] bursts to the head (10 to the body), 3 [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle|Sniper Rifle]] shots, or one shot of the ''[[Twin Jewels of Maethrillian]]''. Adding an [[Overshield]] makes a ''Tartarus' Gavel'' user even more resistant to damage, although they can still be instantly killed by being [[splatter]]ed.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5GA}}
Under normal conditions, a full shield, full health Spartan with the ''Tartarus' Gavel'' dies to 8 [[BR85 battle rifle|Battle Rifle]] bursts to the head (10 to the body), 3 [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle|Sniper Rifle]] shots, or one shot of the ''[[Twin Jewels of Maethrillian]]''. Adding an [[Overshield]] makes a ''Tartarus' Gavel'' user even more resistant to damage, although they can still be instantly killed by being [[splatter]]ed.<ref name="H5G"/><ref name="H5GA"/>


==== Changes from the Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer ====
==== Changes from the Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer ====
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== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
=== Screenshots ===
=== Normal gallery ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5G-TartarusGavelHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Tartarus' Gavel'' in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-TartarusGavelHUD.png|First-person view of the ''Tartarus' Gavel'' in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
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{{Covenant sidearms}}
{{Covenant sidearms}}
{{Melee Weapons}}
{{Melee Weapons}}
{{Navbox/Universe/CovenantMelee/GravityHammers}}


[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Jiralhanae weapons]]
[[Category:Jiralhanae weapons]]

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