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{{Center|For other uses of the term '''beam''', see [[Beam|here]].}} | {{Center|For other uses of the term '''beam''', see [[Beam|here]].}} | ||
{{Weapon infobox | {{Weapon infobox | ||
|image = [[File:H3-SentinelBeam.png|300px]] [[File:H2A-SentinelBeam-SideProfile.png|300px]] | |image = [[File:H3-SentinelBeam.png|300px]] [[File:H2A-SentinelBeam-SideProfile.png|300px]] [[File:H5G - Safeguard Sentinel beam.png |300px]] [[File:HINF SentinelBeam Crop.png|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer= [[Forerunner]] | |manufacturer= [[Forerunner]] | ||
|series= Containment/Sterilization Instrument<ref name="vis">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 168''</ref> | |series= Containment/Sterilization Instrument<ref name="vis">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 168''</ref> | ||
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|length= {{Convert|63.7|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} | |length= {{Convert|63.7|cm|in}}{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} | ||
|ammotype = Superheated negative charged ion particle beam{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} | |ammotype = Superheated negative charged ion particle beam{{Ref/Reuse|vis}} | ||
|capacity= | |||
|feed= 100 battery units housing | |feed= 100 battery units housing | ||
|operation= | |operation= | ||
|rate= Automatic | |rate= Automatic | ||
|velocity = | |velocity = | ||
|optics= | |||
|range = Infinite | |range = Infinite | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Disadvantages=== | ===Disadvantages=== | ||
When compared to the standard silver variant, the golden Sentinel Beam is more powerful, however it overheats more quickly and its charge depletes faster. This difference is very similar to the relationship between the Covenant | When compared to the standard silver variant, the golden Sentinel Beam is more powerful, however it overheats more quickly and its charge depletes faster. This difference is very similar to the relationship between the Covenant's {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} and the {{Pattern|Kewu R'shi'k|plasma rifle}}. | ||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
*'''Gold Aggressor Sentinel Beam''': A Sentinel Beam utilized by the [[Aggressor Sentinel Eliminator|Sentinel Eliminators]] from [[Installation 05]]. It fires a stronger blue beam. | *'''Gold Aggressor Sentinel Beam''': A Sentinel Beam utilized by the [[Aggressor Sentinel Eliminator|Sentinel Eliminators]] from [[Installation 05]]. It fires a stronger blue beam. | ||
*'''Safeguard Sentinel Beam''': The sterilization beams of [[Safeguard Sentinel]]s are highly efficient at containing and cauterizing intrusions into their assigned protectorate. Beam projectors stolen from these Forerunner constructs are still extremely effective, but do suffer from overheating and a limited internal power supply.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/bounty-hunters '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder 12/7/2016: Issue 94 Bounty Hunters'']</ref> | *'''Safeguard Sentinel Beam''': The sterilization beams of [[Safeguard Sentinel]]s are highly efficient at containing and cauterizing intrusions into their assigned protectorate. Beam projectors stolen from these Forerunner constructs are still extremely effective, but do suffer from overheating and a limited internal power supply.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/bounty-hunters '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder 12/7/2016: Issue 94 Bounty Hunters'']</ref> | ||
*'''[[Arcane Sentinel Beam]]''': White painted Sentinel Beam with a mag that was decreased from 250 to 80 but has greatly increased damage. | *'''[[Arcane Sentinel Beam]]''': White painted Sentinel Beam with a mag that was decreased from 250 to 80 but has greatly increased damage. Used by [[Thav 'Sebarim]] during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]]. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H2A gold sent beam.png|Gold Sentinel Beam. | File:H2A gold sent beam.png|Gold Sentinel Beam. | ||
File:H5G - Safeguard Sentinel beam.png|Safeguard Sentinel beam. | File:H5G - Safeguard Sentinel beam.png|Safeguard Sentinel beam. | ||
File:HINF SentinelBeam Crop.png|Installation 07 Sentinel beam. | |||
File:HINF SentinelBeam Arcane Crop.png|Arcane Sentinel Beam. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== | ==In-game information== | ||
{{Article quote|Continuous fire, directed hardlight energy weapon useful for stripping shields.{{Ref/Game|HI|Academy - Weapon Drills - Sentinel Beam description}}}} | |||
=== Changes from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' to ''Halo 2'' === | === Changes from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' to ''Halo 2'' === | ||
* Like the [[Type-1 energy sword|Energy Sword]] and the [[Unidentified fuel rod gun|Fuel Rod Gun]], the Sentinel Beam cannot be used by players in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. In ''Halo 2'', the Sentinel Beam can finally be wielded. | * Like the [[Type-1 energy sword|Energy Sword]] and the [[Unidentified fuel rod gun|Fuel Rod Gun]], the Sentinel Beam cannot be used by players in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. In ''Halo 2'', the Sentinel Beam can finally be wielded. | ||
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* Weapon can now be [[Smart Scope|Smart-Scoped]]. | * Weapon can now be [[Smart Scope|Smart-Scoped]]. | ||
* Players killed by the Sentinel Beam now disintegrate upon death. | * Players killed by the Sentinel Beam now disintegrate upon death. | ||
* The insignia on the back of the Sentinel | * The insignia on the back of the Sentinel Beam changes colors depending on how close it is to overheating. | ||
* | * When the Sentinel Beam is smart linked, the Spartan will hold it sideways. | ||
=== Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians'' to ''Halo Infinite'' === | === Changes from ''Halo 5: Guardians'' to ''Halo Infinite'' === | ||
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File:H2A Gold Beam.png|An in-game side view of a Gold Sentinel beam in ''Halo 2''. | File:H2A Gold Beam.png|An in-game side view of a Gold Sentinel beam in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File:H2 Compare beams.png|Both Sentinel beam designs side by side in ''Halo 2''. | File:H2 Compare beams.png|Both Sentinel beam designs side by side in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File:8311761-Full.jpg|A Sentinel beam on | File:8311761-Full.jpg|A Sentinel beam on [[Installation 00]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''. | ||
File:H3-SentinelBeam-FirstPerson.png|First-person view of the Sentinel beam in the player's hands in ''Halo 3''. | File:H3-SentinelBeam-FirstPerson.png|First-person view of the Sentinel beam in the player's hands in ''Halo 3''. | ||
File:Halo-3-20070923023602661.jpg|The Sentinel beam's targeting reticule in ''Halo 3''. | File:Halo-3-20070923023602661.jpg|The Sentinel beam's targeting reticule in ''Halo 3''. | ||
File:Sentinel Warthog.jpg|A player firing the weapon from the passenger seat of a Warthog. Note the single-handed wielding. | File:Sentinel Warthog.jpg|A player firing the weapon from the passenger seat of a Warthog. Note the single-handed wielding. | ||
File:H3_SentinelFiring.jpg|A Sentinel Aggressor firing its Sentinel beam. | File:H3_SentinelFiring.jpg|A Sentinel Aggressor firing its Sentinel beam in ''Halo 3''. | ||
File:HTMCC-H4 AggressorSentinels 2.png|Aggressor Sentinels firing their Sentinel beams in ''[[Halo 4]] [[Spartan Ops]]''. | |||
File:HTMCC-H4 AggressorsVsKnight 2.png|Sentinels firing Sentinel beams at a [[Promethean Knight]] in ''Halo 4 Spartan Ops''. | |||
File:H2ACP-SentinelBeamHUD.png|First-person view of the Sentinel beam in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign. | File:H2ACP-SentinelBeamHUD.png|First-person view of the Sentinel beam in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign. | ||
File:H2A Base Beam Hud4.png|First-person view of the Sentinel beam in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign firing. | File:H2A Base Beam Hud4.png|First-person view of the Sentinel beam in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' campaign firing. | ||
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File:HINF-SentinelBeam-ThirdPerson.png|A [[FIREFALL-class Mjolnir|Firefall]]-clad Spartan holding the Sentinel beam in ''Halo Infinite''. | File:HINF-SentinelBeam-ThirdPerson.png|A [[FIREFALL-class Mjolnir|Firefall]]-clad Spartan holding the Sentinel beam in ''Halo Infinite''. | ||
File:HINF Sentinel Beam Disintegrating Elite.png|[[John-117]] uses a Sentinel Beam to disintegrate a [[Banished]] [[Sangheili Mercenary]] in ''Halo Infinite''. | File:HINF Sentinel Beam Disintegrating Elite.png|[[John-117]] uses a Sentinel Beam to disintegrate a [[Banished]] [[Sangheili Mercenary]] in ''Halo Infinite''. | ||
File:HINF Command Spire disintegrating grunt.png|The Sentinel beam being used to vaporize [[Unggoy Conscript]]s. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||