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==Human energy shielding== | ==Human energy shielding== | ||
[[File: | [[File:HCE_ShieldTest.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Testing the shields on [[John-117]]'s [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Mark V MJOLNIR armor]].]] | ||
[[Human]]s have used energy shield technology for a relatively brief amount of time. The earliest known example is the "[[Bubble Shield|bubble shield]]", a protective device developed and deployed by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s [[Beta-5 Division]],<ref name="Manual">'''Halo: Reach''' manual</ref> which has been in service since at least [[2544]].<ref name="Package">'''Halo: Legends:''' ''The Package''</ref> The Beta-5 Division also utilizes the "[[drop shield]]", a similar device which, despite being less resilient than the bubble shield, is capable of regenerating organic tissue through unknown means.<ref name="Manual"/> | [[Human]]s have used energy shield technology for a relatively brief amount of time. The earliest known example is the "[[Bubble Shield|bubble shield]]", a protective device developed and deployed by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s [[Beta-5 Division]],<ref name="Manual">'''Halo: Reach''' manual</ref> which has been in service since at least [[2544]].<ref name="Package">'''Halo: Legends:''' ''The Package''</ref> The Beta-5 Division also utilizes the "[[drop shield]]", a similar device which, despite being less resilient than the bubble shield, is capable of regenerating organic tissue through unknown means.<ref name="Manual"/> | ||
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==Covenant energy shielding== | ==Covenant energy shielding== | ||
[[File:Shielding.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A Sangheili's energy shield flaring.]] | [[File:H2 Sangheili Shielding.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A Sangheili's energy shield flaring.]] | ||
The Covenant make extensive use of energy shielding technology. Nearly all Covenant starships larger than a [[Covenant corvette|corvette]] use energy shields and several ground-based structures use shields as well. Many Covenant warriors are equipped with energy shields. | The Covenant make extensive use of energy shielding technology. Nearly all Covenant starships larger than a [[Covenant corvette|corvette]] use energy shields and several ground-based structures use shields as well. Many Covenant warriors are equipped with energy shields. | ||
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==Forerunner energy shielding== | ==Forerunner energy shielding== | ||
[[File: | [[File:H3_Sentinel_Shielding.jpg|right|thumb|200px|A Sentinel's energy shield.]] | ||
Many Forerunner constructs make use of energy shielding. Standard Forerunner [[Sentinel]]s are encased within an ovoid energy shield that can withstand moderate damage, while the [[Onyx Sentinel|much more powerful Sentinels]] from the [[Onyx]] [[Shield World]] possess spherical golden shields that activate whenever a fast-moving projectile approaches. The larger [[Enforcer]]s possess three-part energy shields that protect their photoreceptors and chassis from frontal assault, but do not protect against attack from any other angle. The majority of Forerunner energy shields seem to consist of a translucent bubble composed of hexagonal patterns, as opposed to the wraparound shields typically used by the Covenant and UNSC. | Many Forerunner constructs make use of energy shielding. Standard Forerunner [[Sentinel]]s are encased within an ovoid energy shield that can withstand moderate damage, while the [[Onyx Sentinel|much more powerful Sentinels]] from the [[Onyx]] [[Shield World]] possess spherical golden shields that activate whenever a fast-moving projectile approaches. The larger [[Enforcer]]s possess three-part energy shields that protect their photoreceptors and chassis from frontal assault, but do not protect against attack from any other angle. The majority of Forerunner energy shields seem to consist of a translucent bubble composed of hexagonal patterns, as opposed to the wraparound shields typically used by the Covenant and UNSC. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:HCE_SangheiliShield.jpg|A [[Sangheili Major|Major]] [[Sangheili]]'s shield protecting him from enemy fire in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | ||
File:H1 Library assault.jpg|[[John-117]]'s shield protecting him from enemy fire in ''Halo:Combat Evolved'' | File:H1 Library assault.jpg|[[John-117]]'s shield protecting him from enemy fire in ''Halo:Combat Evolved'' | ||
File:Shield wave 1.jpg|A [[SPARTAN Program|Spartan's]] and Elite's shield recharging in ''Halo 3''. | File:Shield wave 1.jpg|A [[SPARTAN Program|Spartan's]] and Elite's shield recharging in ''Halo 3''. | ||
File:H3 - Elite Energy Shield.jpg|A Sangheili's shields flickering from melee damage in ''Halo 3''. | File:H3 - Elite Energy Shield.jpg|A Sangheili's shields flickering from melee damage in ''Halo 3''. | ||
File: | File:H3ODST_Jiralhanae_Shields.jpg|A Jiralhanae's shields flicker from taking fire in ''Halo 3: ODST''. | ||
File: | File:HRBeta_Sangheili_Shields.jpg|A Sangheili's personal energy shield overloading from sustained fire in ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]''. | ||
File: | File:HRBeta_Sangheili_EnergyShield_Flicker.jpg|An Elite's personal energy shield flickers from taking damage in the beta. | ||
File: | File:HR_Spartan_ShieldFlare.jpg|A [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-III]]'s energy shields flicker while taking damage from a [[Type-33 Needler]] projectile. | ||
File:HReach-LNoS-Shielded-Unggoy.jpg|Huragok-supplied shielding on [[Unggoy Ultra]]s in the ''Halo: Reach'' level ''Long Night of Solace''. | File:HReach-LNoS-Shielded-Unggoy.jpg|Huragok-supplied shielding on [[Unggoy Ultra]]s in the ''Halo: Reach'' level ''Long Night of Solace''. | ||
File:H4-Raider-Grifball-02.jpg|Traditional golden shield flicker of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR GEN2]] in ''[[Halo 4]]''. | File:H4-Raider-Grifball-02.jpg|Traditional golden shield flicker of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR GEN2]] in ''[[Halo 4]]''. | ||
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File:H5G-UnggoyBodyguardshields.png|An Unggoy Bodyguards shields flaring | File:H5G-UnggoyBodyguardshields.png|An Unggoy Bodyguards shields flaring | ||
File:Huragok Overshield.jpg|A Huragok's passive ability which grants all allies within a certain radius overshields seen on this group of Covenant infantry in ''Halo 3: ODST's'' [[Firefight]] level [[Chasm Ten]]. | File:Huragok Overshield.jpg|A Huragok's passive ability which grants all allies within a certain radius overshields seen on this group of Covenant infantry in ''Halo 3: ODST's'' [[Firefight]] level [[Chasm Ten]]. | ||
File: | File:EHR_EliteShield_Animation.gif|Animation of a Sangheili's shield. | ||
File:H4FrigateShields.jpeg|Shielding on a frigate. | File:H4FrigateShields.jpeg|Shielding on a frigate. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
