Gravity throne

Gravity thrones are the main form of transportation for the higher-ranked San 'Shyuum in the Covenant. They are a more luxurious variant of the anti-gravity chairs used by most San 'Shyuum.

Summary
Instead of walking, San 'Shyuum choose to sit on levitating chairs most of the time, which makes their lives more comfortable, due to their frail bodies. While lesser-ranked or civilian San 'Shyuum use antigravity belts or less lavish anti-gravity chairs instead, only the Lesser Prophets and Hierarchs use gravity thrones.

Gravity thrones are equipped with holographic projectors, with the Hierarchs' thrones including a series of small holographic buttons that can perform a variety of functions located on each armrest.

In the rare event that a Hierarch comes under threat, their gravity thrones are equipped with dual assault cannons, which can make short work of even well-armored assailants. The throne also projects a shield that is near-impervious to all small arms fire, although the Prophet is still vulnerable to melee damage. The Hierarchs' gravity thrones also possesses a short-range teleportation capability.

Trivia
In Halo Wars, the Prophet of Regret can be upgraded to use a throne that is capable of powered flight.

List of appearances

 * Halo: First Strike
 * Halo 2
 * Halo Graphic Novel
 * The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor
 * Halo: Uprising
 * Halo 3
 * Halo: Contact Harvest
 * Halo: The Cole Protocol
 * Halo Wars: Genesis
 * Halo Wars
 * Halo: Helljumper
 * Halo 3: ODST
 * Halo Legends
 * Odd One Out
 * Origins
 * The Babysitter
 * The Duel
 * Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe
 * The Return