Unidentified Forerunner weapon

This unidentified weapon was a handheld energy weapon created and used by the Forerunners during the Forerunner-Flood War.

Description
It was a silver, claw-shaped device that generated what appeared to be a blade of some sort, capable of firing bolts of energy. When multiple weapons were used in conjunction, they could apparently combine their energy bolts to form a single large blade-like projectile that sliced through the air.

Trivia

 * The means of activating the weapon is remarkably similar to that of the Covenant energy sword. It is possible that the weapon inspired the design of the energy sword.

List of appearances

 * Halo Legends
 * Origins