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The '''Bubble Shield''' is an anti-artillery and personal defense device. The technology involved with it is owned by [[UNSC]]'s [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] branch.<ref>http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=765343</ref> | |||
The | == Design Details == | ||
[[Image:Bubble Shield.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The Bubble Shield creates a gold, dome-like protective area for approximately 20 seconds when activated.]] | |||
The Bubble Shield projects a translucent, slightly white/gold tinted protective sphere around the user. The shield itself is similar to a [[Wikipedia:Geodesic dome|geodesic dome]], made of tessellating hexagons. The shield protects against bullets, explosions, lasers, [[plasma]], flames, [[grenades]], and other projectiles. [[Vehicles]] and players however, are still able to pass through it. After approximately 20 seconds has passed, the shield will collapse and the generator will self-destruct. Whether of Covenant or Human origin is unknown as there is little information and much speculation for both theories. Many point out that the [[Covenant Loyalists]], mainly the [[Brutes]], have been known to secure [[Human]] [[weapons]] and equipment for their own ends, thus pointing to the Bubble Shield as being one of Human development. | |||
An early form of the Bubble Shield was used in the [[Starry Night|original teaser trailer]] for Halo 3. It is shown being used by [[John-117]] to protect him from an incoming [[Wraith]] mortar. In the teaser trailer, the Bubble Shield looked like a type of grenade leading to rumors that it would be one of the new grenade types. | |||
===Deployment=== | |||
[[Image:Bubbleshield gx1-1.jpg|200px|thumb|Comparison between deployed and undeployed Bubble Shield.]] | |||
UNSC [[Marines]] are never seen deploying it during [[Campaign]], while [[Brute]]s deploy it often. This leads it to the misconception that it is a Covenant Weapon and not Human technology. At least one or two Brutes in a [[Covenant]] [[pack]] always have a Bubble Shield on hand. Brutes generally activate their Bubble Shields immediately when taking fire or feeling threatened. | |||
Unlike the multiplayer "[[shield door]]s", vehicles are able to pass through the Bubble Shield. Once inside, if the vehicle, or anything else then damages the shield generator itself on the enclosure of the bubble, the shield will then collapse on fired detonation. Upon reaching its energy limit Bubble Shields will make a high pitched sound prior to overloading and breaking. | |||
===Disadvantages=== | |||
*Enemies can enter the shield freely, and the shield does not stop enemy vehicles from entering. | |||
*The Bubble Shield only lasts about 20 seconds. In combat, however, this is more than enough time to regroup and recover. | |||
*If either you or an enemy throws a grenade inside the Bubble Shield, it stays inside and will most likely kill almost everyone in the shield at the present time. | |||
*The generator is very delicate, so if you shoot at it from the inside, it will easily explode and destroy the bubble shield. | |||
*The Bubble Shield can be affected by other equipment if thrown within the shield proximity. For example, if an opponent throws in a [[Portable Gravity Lift]] near the generator, the equipment will lift it up, leaving anyone previously inside the shield defenseless. If a [[Power Drain]] is thrown inside an active Bubble Shield, the disabling effects of the Power Drain are contained within the Bubble Shield. Additionally, effects from equipments can also be limited ''in'' the shield; if a Regenerator is thrown inside the Bubble Shield, only those within the shield are affected. | |||
*The Bubble Shield can be knocked away with a well placed Power Drain or [[Radar Jammer]] thrown at the generator, causing both objects to roll, and leaving anybody previously inside the shield open to fire without shields. | |||
==Strategies== | |||
===Campaign=== | |||
When fighting large numbers of Covenant forces, the Bubble Shield is useful as it protects you from all sides. However, certain berserking [[Brute]]s would leap inside the sphere and beat you down. It is particularly useful against [[Drones]], partly because they usually surround you, and partly because they will almost never attempt to go inside the sphere. Do be aware, however, that after 19 or 20 seconds, the shield will deactivate, leaving you wide open to an attack. Another situation in which the Bubble Shield is useful is protecting you from a [[Scarab]] detonation. It will stop the explosion from harming you completely, unless the explosion starts on the inside of the Bubble Shield. So it is advised that you at least exit the Scarab before using the Bubble Shield. Beware that the Scarab's debris will fall through the Bubble Shield, however, and could kill you. Another strategy is to use a Bubble Shield as a stepping stone, breaking up combat and allowing the player to use the Bubble Shield to fall back on. This is especially useful at the end of [[The Storm (Level)|The Storm]], where there are large, linear sections. | |||
A good tactic when enemy troops deploy a Bubble Shield is to "take over" their Bubble Shield. Charging into a Bubble Shield often catches Covenant troops off guard, and enemies wielding heavy weapons such as [[Fuel Rod Cannons]] or [[Brute Shots]] will not fire at such close range. Bubble Shielded-enemies can easily be overpowered by melee or close ranged weapons as their teammates look on helplessly from outside. Keep in mind that the Flood will usually just charge right in. So it isn't much use against most Flood Forms. | |||
===Multiplayer=== | |||
=== | The Bubble Shield is an incredibly useful piece of equipment in any [[Multiplayer]] game or match. These are a few yet vital tactics that you should know if you want to use the Bubble Shield to its full potential. If you have been in a close range fight with another player and your shields are down, it is often a good idea to use a Bubble Shield to give your shields time to recharge. Also if you have a [[Shotgun]] or [[Energy Sword]] or a Gravity Hammer as your secondary weapon and a player with a regular weapon ([[Assault Rifle]] or [[Battle Rifle]]) is running to you, drop the shield so that they will be forced to come through the shield to finish you. Right before the player gets to the shield, pull out your [[Sword]]/[[Shotgun]] and surprise them when they step through. If you do not have a close range weapon, use this same strategy except with a [[Frag]] or [[Spike Grenade]]. Time the grenade so that it will explode right as they step through while you step out the other side of the shield to avoid damage. If done correctly, the grenade would depletes the enemy's shields so you can kill them with a single [[melee]] hit or headshot. | ||
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Many players often deploy their shield and taunt their opponent by teabagging or simply doing a "staring contest". This can call for some embarrassing moments, as another player can easily flank and assassinate them. | |||
Another method that is very useful is the [[Man Cannon]] Bubble Shield combo. In [[Valhalla]] and [[Narrows]], campers often take position so that they can easily open fire at player landing from the Man Cannon. A player can use the Bubble Shield by sending it first, by throwing it onto the Man Cannon, thereby securing a safe landing zone on the other end of the Man Cannon protected from enemy fire and grenades. Also, smart players can activate the Bubble Shield as they enter the Man Cannon, effectively giving them cover as they fly through the air. This tactic is useful if the deployer is holding a flag or oddball. | |||
== Gallery == | Another way of getting through an opponent's Bubble Shield is to get a [[vehicle]] and drive into the player hiding in the shield. This works particularly well with a [[Warthog]] or [[Ghost]]. Another strategy is to rush towards the shield and step back right when you're in front of it. If it works, the other player overreacts and steps out of the shield, giving you an open shot. | ||
Another strategy is catch an opponent using heavy weapons by surprise by throwing a Bubble Shield in front of them as they fire. This calls for precise timing and close quarters. To pull off, a player must be within a reasonable close distance to the enemy and must deploy their Bubble Shield almost exactly as the enemy [[Rocket Launcher]] is fired. The activating Bubble Shield will cause the shot to explode in their face, often causing a suicide or giving the Bubble Shield deployer the kill. | |||
One anti-shield combo calls for a Bubble Shield and a [[Spike Grenade]]. If someone deploys a Bubble Shield as protection, then another person walks into the shield and throws the spike grenade at one of the "walls", when the grenade goes off, the Bubble Shield will keep the spikes inside, and anyone unlucky enough to be caught inside the shield, unless they are on the opposite side, will be killed by the ricocheting spikes. This is often referred to as the "Bubble of Death". | |||
==Trivia== | |||
*If stuck in the elevator on [[Epitaph]], the player can chuck a Plasma Grenade onto the Bubble shield without it exploding, if a player moves into the grav lift, they will be stuck and die. | |||
*The original Bubble Shield was smaller than the finished Bubble shield, as seen in the [[Starry Night]] video. It stuck into the ground rather then just lay on top of the ground, it also was originally in grenade form and seemed more like a personal device. | |||
*In an early Beta Version of Halo 3 the Bubble Shield was able to roll like the [[Power Drain]], did not glow gold, had orange lights, and was able to protect you against the turrets guarding the outer perimeter of the multiplayer map such as [[Snowbound]]. | |||
*This shield resembles the description of the [[Onyx Sentinel]] shields in the [[Eric Nylund]] novel [[Ghosts of Onyx]]. | |||
*If you look closely at the Bubble Shield, you can see that there are actually two layers of shielding that make it up. | |||
*In [[Halo Wars]], a Shield [[Protector Sentinel|Protector]] will deploy a Bubble Shield like object onto selected friendly units. | |||
*Although it appears in [[Halo 3: ODST]] it cannot be used by the player or by other allies; only Brutes. | |||
*A player is able to create a "spike ball" if they have a spike grenade and Bubble Shield. You do this by activating said Bubble Shield, and throwing a spike grenade into it as soon as it activates. The spike grenade will detonate and send spikes bouncing everywhere. If a player walks into the Bubble Shield without Overshields, they should be killed. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
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Image:Bubbleshieldhud.svg|The Bubble Shield HUD icon. | |||
Image:Avatars_Halo_Halo3_Shield.jpg|The Bubble Shield activating in the [[Halo 3]] trailer. | |||
Image:1179249572.jpg|The Bubble shield is capable of blocking practically all forms of attack throughout its duration, including [[Spartan Laser]] attacks. | |||
Image:Brute activates a bubble shield.jpg|A Brute activates a Bubble Shield. | |||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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