Unidentified Forerunner weapon

This Unidentified Weapon was an energy weapon used by the Forerunners during the Forerunner-Flood War.

Description
It was a white, claw shaped device that fired a bright blue bolt of energy. While it was activated it had a energy "base" that bolts were fired out of.

Trivia

 * The hilt for the weapon appears simliar to a Constructor.
 * Along with it looking like a Constructor, the look and activation of the weapon might be where the Covenant got the idea for the Energy Sword.
 * Multiple bolts seems to join together, although this may be merely a special effect, not a realistic feature of the weapon.