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| name           = Fist of Rukt
|name=Fist of Rukt
| image         = [[File:H2-FistOfRukt.png|300px]]
|image=[[File:H2-FistOfRukt.png|300px]]
| manufacturer   = [[Jiralhanae]]
|manufacturer=[[Jiralhanae]]
| model         =  
|model=  
| type           = [[Type-2 gravity hammer]]
|type=[[Type-2 gravity hammer]]
| length = {{Convert|2.682|m|ft}}
|length={{Convert|268.2|cm|in}}<ref name="size">[http://halo.bungie.org/misc/sloftus_scalecomparison/1280h.html?display=cov_m_a '''halo.bungie.org''': ''Determining the Real Sizes of Objects in Halo - Update'']</ref>
| rate-title = Damage  
|rate-title=Damage  
| rate = Instant kill. High area-effect damage.
|rate=Instant kill. High area-effect damage.
| ammotype = Gravity shockwave
|ammotype=Gravity shockwave
| range   = Melee only
|range=Melee only
| service = [[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Great Schism]]  
|service=[[Human-Covenant War]] <br> [[Great Schism]]  
| affiliation   = [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]]  
|affiliation=[[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]]
*[[Maccabeus]] (formerly)
*[[Tartarus]] (later)
}}
}}


The '''Fist of Rukt''' is a [[Jiralhanae]] ceremonial weapon exclusively used by the [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]].  
The '''Fist of Rukt''' is a [[Jiralhanae]] ceremonial war hammer exclusively used by the [[Chieftain of the Jiralhanae]]. Originating from [[Maccabeus' clan]], it was notably used by [[Tartarus]] throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]].


==Overview==
==History==
The Fist of Rukt is a ceremonial hammer passed down from Chieftain to Chieftain in the [[Maccabeus' clan|ruling clan]] of the Jiralhanae. It is regarded as a holy object to the Brutes, and was most recently passed down from Chieftain [[Maccabeus]] to his nephew [[Tartarus]] after the latter had defeated him in battle. <ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'''</ref>  
[[File:HGN-Concept-Tartarus-Crop.jpg|thumb|180px|left|Tartarus sitting upon his throne with the Fist of Rukt in hand.]]
The Fist of Rukt is a ceremonial hammer passed down from [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]] to Chieftain in the [[Maccabeus' clan|ruling clan]] of the [[Jiralhanae]]. This tradition had been celebrated by the clan for numerous generations It is regarded as a holy object to the Jiralhanae, and was expected to be treated with great care by its handler.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 258''</ref> During the Jiralhanae's induction into the [[Covenant]] until the [[First Battle of Harvest]], Chieftain [[Maccabeus]] held control of the weapon after he had killed his own father in a duel.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 334''</ref> During the Battle of [[Harvest]], Maccabeus' nephew, [[Tartarus]], began to doubt his uncle's competence. This ultimately led to a duel in which Tartarus killed Maccabeus and claimed control of his clan and the Fist of Rukt.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 346''</ref> Tartarus later used the hammer towards the end of the battle to engage [[Harvest militia]] forces aboard the [[Tiara]].<ref name="ch372">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 372-374''</ref>


Originally a primitive stone cudgel wielded by ancient Jiralhanae leaders, the Fist was outfitted with advanced gravity-affecting technology at a later date, most likely shortly after the Jiralhanae joined the Covenant. Its upgrades also made it capable of emitting various kinds of energy fields, which could manipulate objects, or generate powerful gravitational vortices and shockwaves. It may also have been the source of Tartarus' invincibility shield, as [[Tartarus]] isn't seen with an energy shield projector or any kind of armor that supplies it.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Great Journey|The Great Journey (Level)]]''</ref>
Tartarus continued to wield the Fist of Rukt throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]]. After the end of the [[Raid on the Threshold gas mine]] and [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee had killed [[Sesa 'Refumee]], Tartarus arrived and used the Fist of Rukt to capture [[343 Guilty Spark]] by sending the "Oracle" hurtling towards the hammer. Tartarus proceeded to grab the [[monitor]] out of the air and send him up the [[gravity lift]] of the nearby [[Type-52 Phantom]].<ref name="oracle">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Oracle]]''</ref> After the conclusion of the [[Battle of the Quarantine Zone]] on [[Installation 05]], [[Miranda Keyes|Commander Miranda Keyes]] and [[Avery Johnson|Sergeant Major Avery Johnson]] of the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] were able to retrieve the [[Sacred Icon]] from the installation's [[Library]]. Thel, however, knocked Johnson unconscious and engaged in a firefight with Keyes until Tartarus arrived. The Chieftain was able to levitate Miranda towards himself with the hammer, knocking her unconscious. Subsequently, Tartarus used the Fist of Rukt to attack Thel 'Vadamee, using the gravity shockwave to send the Arbiter flying into a pit below—beginning the [[Great Schism]].<ref name="QZ">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Quarantine Zone (level)|Quarantine Zone]]''</ref>


The origin of the hammer's name is unknown. Presumably it is named after some entity, possibly the first Chieftain to possess the hammer, or perhaps a deity or some celebrated warrior.  
At the [[Control Room]] of Installation 05, the Arbiter, Johnson, numerous [[Sangheili Councilor]]s, [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealots]], [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultras]], and [[Special Operations Sangheili|Special Operations Sangheili]] attempted to kill Tartarus and deactivate Installation 05. The Fist of Rukt was one of Tartarus' advantages, and despite being heavily outnumbered, the massive area effect damage was able to send most of the [[Sangheili]] into the air, killing them, and stalwart [[Sangheili]] that attempted to attack Tartarus at close range with [[Type-1 energy sword]]s were beaten to death by the massive Fist of Rukt. After the Arbiter and Johnson killed Tartarus, the Fist of Rukt fell from the Jiralhanae Chieftain's limp hands, although its fate afterward is uncertain.<ref name="great journey">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Great Journey]]''</ref>


It is unknown what became of the Fist of Rukt after Tartarus was killed on Installation 05, though it is likely that the Sangheili confiscated it.
It is unknown what became of the Fist of Rukt after Tartarus was killed on Installation 05, though it is likely that the Sangheili confiscated it.


==Appearances==
==Specifications==
[[File:Tartarushammer.PNG|left|thumb|300px|Tartarus wielding the Fist of Rukt in Installation 05's [[Control Room]].]]
[[File:Tartarushammer.PNG|thumb|250px|Tartarus wielding the Fist of Rukt in Installation 05's [[Control Room]].]]
The Fist of Rukt was essentially a long-handled war hammer with a stone head that approximately weighed as much as an adult male [[human]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 245''</ref> Although simple in design, it was a very powerful weapon. It could crush the hood of a [[M12 Warthog LRV]],<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 294''</ref> or reduce an [[Unggoy]] to a bloody pulp.<ref name="ch372"/> The [[Jiralhanae]]-wielder's strength further increased the deadliness of the hammer. The Fist of Rukt was 268.2 centimetres (105.6 in) in length.<ref name="size"/>


After the end of the [[Battle of the Threshold gas mine|Battle of the Gas Mine]] and after [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee killed the [[Sesa 'Refumee|Heretic Leader]], Tartarus appeared on scene to fetch him, using the Fist of Rukt to freeze 343 Guilty Spark, and send the "Oracle" hurtling towards the hammer. Tartarus proceeded to pluck it out of the air and toss 343 Guilty Spark up the [[Gravity lift|Gravity Lift]] of the [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom]] that he was in.
Originally a primitive stone cudgel wielded by ancient Jiralhanae leaders on [[Doisac]], the Fist of Rukt was outfitted with advanced gravity-affecting technology at a later date, most likely shortly after the Jiralhanae joined the [[Covenant]]. Its upgrades also made it capable of emitting various kinds of energy fields, which could manipulate objects, or generate powerful gravitational vortices and shockwaves. The shockwaves were capable of blasting back [[Sangheili]] away from the user.<ref name="oracle"/><ref name="great journey"/> The Fist of Rukt's gravitational manipulation capabilities allowed the wielder to use the hammer to hold objects, such as [[Forerunner]] [[monitor]]s.<ref name="oracle"/> When the hammer's gravitational manipulation capability was used against a human female, [[Miranda Keyes|Commander Miranda Keyes]], she was rendered unconscious by the gravitational force.<ref name="QZ"/>
 
After the conclusion of the [[Battle of the Quarantine Zone]] on [[Installation 05]], [[Miranda Keyes]] and [[Avery Junior Johnson|Avery Johnson]] of the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] were able to retrieve the [[Sacred Icon]] from [[Delta Halo (level)|Delta Halo]]'s [[Library]]. Thel, however, knocked Johnson unconscious, and Tartarus arrived once again. The Chieftain of the Brutes was able to levitate Miranda towards himself with the hammer, knocking her unconscious. Subsequently, Tartarus used the Fist of Rukt to attack [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee, using the gravity shockwave to send the Arbiter flying into a pit.
 
[[File:1208568692_800px-Halo-3-Brute.jpg|thumb|266px|A Chieftain wielding an early ''Halo 3'' Gravity Hammer that looks very similar to the Fist of Rukt, seen in the [[Halo 3 ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute?|ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute?]].]]
 
At the [[Control Room]] of Installation 05, the Arbiter, Johnson, numerous Elite [[Councilor]]s, [[Sangheili Zealot|Zealots]], [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultras]] and [[Special Operations Sangheili|Special Operations Elites]] attempted to kill Tartarus and deactivate Installation 05. The Fist of Rukt was one of Tartarus' advantages, and despite being heavily outnumbered, the massive area effect damage was able to send most of the Elites into the air, killing them, and stalwart [[Sangheili]] that attempted to attack Tartarus at close range with [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Swords]] were beaten to death by the massive Fist of Rukt. After the Arbiter and Johnson killed Tartarus, the Fist of Rukt fell from the Brute Chieftain's limp hands, although its fate afterward is uncertain.
 
Finally, in the [[Halo 3 ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute?]], a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Brute Chieftain]] was seen wielding a Fist of Rukt-like hammer. It is still unknown if this hammer is the original Fist of Rukt or another version of it.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*It is possible that the Fist of Rukt can produce a nearly impervious shield around to the user, though it is more likely that Tartarus was using a different version of the "[[Invincibility]]" device which is commonly used by Brute Chieftains in ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 3: ODST''.
*"Rukt" translates to "blood" in [[Wikipedia:Sanskrit|Sanskrit]].
*[[Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer|Gravity Hammers]] in ''[[Halo 3]]'' are inspired by the Fist of Rukt but were originally going to share an even more similar appearance than the final outcome, as seen in the Et Tu, Brute? vidoc. <ref>[[Halo 3 ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute?|ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute?]]</ref>
*The Fist of Rukt's cultural history with the Brutes is similar to that of the [[Wikipedia:Norse mythology|Norse mythological]] hammer [[Wikipedia:Mjölnir|Mjölnir]], which was wielded by [[Wikipedia:Thor|Thor]].
*On the level [[Sierra 117]], at the dam, if the player passes a lone Grunt while wielding the Gravity Hammer he often will say, "He still wields the Fist of Rukt".
*[[Type-2 gravity hammer|Gravity hammers]] in ''[[Halo 3]]'' are inspired by the Fist of Rukt but were originally going to share an even more similar appearance than the final outcome, as seen in the ''[[Halo 3 ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute?|Et Tu, Brute?]]'' video documentary.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', ''[[Halo 3 ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute?|ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute?]]''</ref>
*In ''[[Halo 3]]'', [[Unggoy|Grunts]] seem obsessed with the Fist of Rukt, normally with the IWHBYD skull on, in their sleep a grunt will say, "Rukt...Fist...Merry Christmas" and "Fist of Rukt". Sometimes during combat [[Unggoy|Grunts]] will also say,"Bring up the Fist of Rukt!" In addition, the [[Final Grunt]] says he has it, though this is considered non-canon as the Final Grunt is just an Easter Egg.
*In ''[[Halo 3]]'', [[Unggoy|Grunts]] seem obsessed with the Fist of Rukt, normally with the IWHBYD skull on, in their sleep a Grunt will say, "Rukt...Fist...Merry Christmas" and "Fist of Rukt". Sometimes during combat, Grunts will also say,"Bring up the Fist of Rukt!" In addition, the [[Final Grunt]] says he has it, though this is considered non-canon as the Final Grunt is just an Easter egg. Grunts will occasionally yell "Oh no, the Fist of Rukt!" if the player charges at them with the gravity hammer. On the level [[Sierra 117]], at the dam, if the player passes a lone Grunt while wielding the Gravity Hammer he often will say, "He still wields the Fist of Rukt".
*In "Halo 3" Grunts will occasionally yell "Oh no, the Fist of Rukt!" if the player charges at them with the gravity hammer.
*In ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', the Fist of Rukt was used by Tartarus to kill both his uncle [[Maccabeus]] and the Grunt [[Deacon]], [[Dadab]].
*A hammer similar to the Fist of Rukt is seen in the ''Halo 3'' [[Believe]] ad "[[Diorama]]" at 00:54, wielded by a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Brute Chieftain]] in gold armor and one Weapons Chieftain, two in the same place at the same time.
*A hammer similar to the Fist of Rukt is seen in the ''Halo 3'' [[Believe]] ad "[[Diorama]]" at 00:54, wielded by a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Brute Chieftain]] in gold armor and one Weapons Chieftain, two in the same place at the same time.
*The Fist of Rukt's cultural history with the Brutes is similar to that of the Norse hammer Mjolnir, which was wielded by Thor.
*In ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' the Fist of Rukt was described as weighing at least as much as Staff Sergeant [[Nolan Byrne]], who was an enormous man by himself, testifying to the Jiralhanae's massive strength.
*In ''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' the Fist of Rukt was described as weighing at least as much as Staff Sergeant [[Nolan Byrne]], who was an enormous man by himself, testifying to the Jiralhanae's massive strength.
*It is possible that the Fist of Rukt can produce a nearly impervious shield around to the user, though it is more likely that Tartarus was using a different version of the "[[Invincibility]]" device which is commonly used by Brute Chieftains in ''Halo 3'' and ''Halo 3: ODST''.
*Wizkids released a miniature of Master Chief wielding the Fist of Rukt. This is obviously non-canon.
*Wizkids released a miniature of Master Chief wielding the Fist of Rukt. This is obviously non-canon.
*In the Museum of Humanity, a Brute on the 117 Monument is seen holding the Fist of Rukt.
*"Rukt" translates to "blood" in Sanskrit.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Fist of Rukt.png|The ''Fist of Rukt'' Gravity Hammer used by Tartarus in ''Halo 2''.
File:Fist of Rukt.png|The Fist of Rukt gravity hammer used by Tartarus in ''Halo 2''.
File:HGN-Concept-Tartarus-Crop.jpg|Tartarus sitting upon his throne with the Fist of Rukt in hand.
File:H2 Tartarus.png|Tartarus wielding the hammer in combat.
File:1208568692_800px-Halo-3-Brute.jpg|A Chieftain wielding an early ''Halo 3'' gravity hammer that looks very similar to the Fist of Rukt, seen in the [[Halo 3 ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute?|ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute?]].
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{mo}}
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]''

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The Fist of Rukt is a Jiralhanae ceremonial war hammer exclusively used by the Chieftain of the Jiralhanae. Originating from Maccabeus' clan, it was notably used by Tartarus throughout the Human-Covenant War.

History

Tartarus sitting upon his throne with the Fist of Rukt in hand.

The Fist of Rukt is a ceremonial hammer passed down from Chieftain to Chieftain in the ruling clan of the Jiralhanae. This tradition had been celebrated by the clan for numerous generations It is regarded as a holy object to the Jiralhanae, and was expected to be treated with great care by its handler.[1] During the Jiralhanae's induction into the Covenant until the First Battle of Harvest, Chieftain Maccabeus held control of the weapon after he had killed his own father in a duel.[2] During the Battle of Harvest, Maccabeus' nephew, Tartarus, began to doubt his uncle's competence. This ultimately led to a duel in which Tartarus killed Maccabeus and claimed control of his clan and the Fist of Rukt.[3] Tartarus later used the hammer towards the end of the battle to engage Harvest militia forces aboard the Tiara.[4]

Tartarus continued to wield the Fist of Rukt throughout the Human-Covenant War. After the end of the Raid on the Threshold gas mine and Arbiter Thel 'Vadamee had killed Sesa 'Refumee, Tartarus arrived and used the Fist of Rukt to capture 343 Guilty Spark by sending the "Oracle" hurtling towards the hammer. Tartarus proceeded to grab the monitor out of the air and send him up the gravity lift of the nearby Type-52 Phantom.[5] After the conclusion of the Battle of the Quarantine Zone on Installation 05, Commander Miranda Keyes and Sergeant Major Avery Johnson of the UNSC were able to retrieve the Sacred Icon from the installation's Library. Thel, however, knocked Johnson unconscious and engaged in a firefight with Keyes until Tartarus arrived. The Chieftain was able to levitate Miranda towards himself with the hammer, knocking her unconscious. Subsequently, Tartarus used the Fist of Rukt to attack Thel 'Vadamee, using the gravity shockwave to send the Arbiter flying into a pit below—beginning the Great Schism.[6]

At the Control Room of Installation 05, the Arbiter, Johnson, numerous Sangheili Councilors, Zealots, Ultras, and Special Operations Sangheili attempted to kill Tartarus and deactivate Installation 05. The Fist of Rukt was one of Tartarus' advantages, and despite being heavily outnumbered, the massive area effect damage was able to send most of the Sangheili into the air, killing them, and stalwart Sangheili that attempted to attack Tartarus at close range with Type-1 energy swords were beaten to death by the massive Fist of Rukt. After the Arbiter and Johnson killed Tartarus, the Fist of Rukt fell from the Jiralhanae Chieftain's limp hands, although its fate afterward is uncertain.[7]

It is unknown what became of the Fist of Rukt after Tartarus was killed on Installation 05, though it is likely that the Sangheili confiscated it.

Specifications

Tartarus wielding the Fist of Rukt in Installation 05's Control Room.

The Fist of Rukt was essentially a long-handled war hammer with a stone head that approximately weighed as much as an adult male human.[8] Although simple in design, it was a very powerful weapon. It could crush the hood of a M12 Warthog LRV,[9] or reduce an Unggoy to a bloody pulp.[4] The Jiralhanae-wielder's strength further increased the deadliness of the hammer. The Fist of Rukt was 268.2 centimetres (105.6 in) in length.[10]

Originally a primitive stone cudgel wielded by ancient Jiralhanae leaders on Doisac, the Fist of Rukt was outfitted with advanced gravity-affecting technology at a later date, most likely shortly after the Jiralhanae joined the Covenant. Its upgrades also made it capable of emitting various kinds of energy fields, which could manipulate objects, or generate powerful gravitational vortices and shockwaves. The shockwaves were capable of blasting back Sangheili away from the user.[5][7] The Fist of Rukt's gravitational manipulation capabilities allowed the wielder to use the hammer to hold objects, such as Forerunner monitors.[5] When the hammer's gravitational manipulation capability was used against a human female, Commander Miranda Keyes, she was rendered unconscious by the gravitational force.[6]

Trivia

  • "Rukt" translates to "blood" in Sanskrit.
  • The Fist of Rukt's cultural history with the Brutes is similar to that of the Norse mythological hammer Mjölnir, which was wielded by Thor.
  • Gravity hammers in Halo 3 are inspired by the Fist of Rukt but were originally going to share an even more similar appearance than the final outcome, as seen in the Et Tu, Brute? video documentary.[11]
  • In Halo 3, Grunts seem obsessed with the Fist of Rukt, normally with the IWHBYD skull on, in their sleep a Grunt will say, "Rukt...Fist...Merry Christmas" and "Fist of Rukt". Sometimes during combat, Grunts will also say,"Bring up the Fist of Rukt!" In addition, the Final Grunt says he has it, though this is considered non-canon as the Final Grunt is just an Easter egg. Grunts will occasionally yell "Oh no, the Fist of Rukt!" if the player charges at them with the gravity hammer. On the level Sierra 117, at the dam, if the player passes a lone Grunt while wielding the Gravity Hammer he often will say, "He still wields the Fist of Rukt".
  • A hammer similar to the Fist of Rukt is seen in the Halo 3 Believe ad "Diorama" at 00:54, wielded by a Brute Chieftain in gold armor and one Weapons Chieftain, two in the same place at the same time.
  • In Halo: Contact Harvest the Fist of Rukt was described as weighing at least as much as Staff Sergeant Nolan Byrne, who was an enormous man by himself, testifying to the Jiralhanae's massive strength.
  • It is possible that the Fist of Rukt can produce a nearly impervious shield around to the user, though it is more likely that Tartarus was using a different version of the "Invincibility" device which is commonly used by Brute Chieftains in Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST.
  • Wizkids released a miniature of Master Chief wielding the Fist of Rukt. This is obviously non-canon.

Gallery

  • The Fist of Rukt gravity hammer used by Tartarus in Halo 2.

    The Fist of Rukt gravity hammer used by Tartarus in Halo 2.

  • Tartarus wielding the hammer in combat.

    Tartarus wielding the hammer in combat.

  • 1208568692 800px-Halo-3-Brute.jpg

    A Chieftain wielding an early Halo 3 gravity hammer that looks very similar to the Fist of Rukt, seen in the ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute?.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 258
  2. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 334
  3. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 346
  4. ^ a b Halo: Contact Harvest, pages 372-374
  5. ^ a b c Halo 2, campaign level The Oracle
  6. ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level Quarantine Zone
  7. ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level The Great Journey
  8. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 245
  9. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 294
  10. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named size
  11. ^ Halo 3, ViDoc: Et Tu, Brute?
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