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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
=== Design details === | === Design details === | ||
The ''Vorpal Talon'' is a named variant of the | The ''Vorpal Talon'' is a named variant of the ''Domotos''-pattern energy sword, imbued with various upgrades from [[Spartan abilities|two thruster evades]] between cooldowns to increased jump height, longer stabilizer duration, increased lunge distance, and a built-in [[motion tracker]] that retains its visibility on the user's [[heads-up display|HUD]] even when using [[smart-linking|Smart-Link]], mirroring the built-in motion tracker of the ''[[Nornfang]]'' [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle]]. Described to be virtually weightless when its wielder uses it with unrestrained malice, the ''Vorpal Talon'' has a maroon handle and an orange-to-cyan gradient for the main blade coloring.{{Ref/Reuse|REQ}} | ||
=== Service history === | === Service history === | ||
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An Ultra Rare Level 4 [[Requisition system|REQ]] worth 150 REQ Points when sold, the ''Vorpal Talon''{{'}}s operation is identical to that of a normal Energy Sword, although it has some noticeable differences. It has a longer lunge range of 8.89 m (29.17 ft), which increases to 15.50 m (50.85 ft) with Smart-Link activated; these increases in range allow ''Vorpal Talon'' users to stab enemies from greater distances than before. In addition, it makes way for increased mobility by way of granting its user an additional thruster evade before recharging, which allows for easier escapes from danger; longer stabilizer duration of 4.95 seconds, useful for reaching hard-to-reach places and planning Ground Pounds more easily; and an increased jump height, facilitating even higher jumps that can be further raised with the [[Crouch jumping]] technique. In the same manner as [[Linda-058]]'s ''Nornfang'', the ''Vorpal Talon'' comes with a built-in motion tracker that remains visible even when its user activates Smart-Link, giving them information about nearby allies and enemies. These improvements make the ''Vorpal Talon'' useful for exploring hard-to-reach places, attacking enemies from greater distances, and/or simply evading danger more easily, the latter being especially useful on [[Heroic]] or [[Legendary]] difficulties.<ref name="Analysis">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6HvMl3RFP8 '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Energy Swords Analysis'']</ref> | An Ultra Rare Level 4 [[Requisition system|REQ]] worth 150 REQ Points when sold, the ''Vorpal Talon''{{'}}s operation is identical to that of a normal Energy Sword, although it has some noticeable differences. It has a longer lunge range of 8.89 m (29.17 ft), which increases to 15.50 m (50.85 ft) with Smart-Link activated; these increases in range allow ''Vorpal Talon'' users to stab enemies from greater distances than before. In addition, it makes way for increased mobility by way of granting its user an additional thruster evade before recharging, which allows for easier escapes from danger; longer stabilizer duration of 4.95 seconds, useful for reaching hard-to-reach places and planning Ground Pounds more easily; and an increased jump height, facilitating even higher jumps that can be further raised with the [[Crouch jumping]] technique. In the same manner as [[Linda-058]]'s ''Nornfang'', the ''Vorpal Talon'' comes with a built-in motion tracker that remains visible even when its user activates Smart-Link, giving them information about nearby allies and enemies. These improvements make the ''Vorpal Talon'' useful for exploring hard-to-reach places, attacking enemies from greater distances, and/or simply evading danger more easily, the latter being especially useful on [[Heroic]] or [[Legendary]] difficulties.<ref name="Analysis">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6HvMl3RFP8 '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 5 | Energy Swords Analysis'']</ref> | ||
The two thruster evades granted by the ''Vorpal Talon'' can be | The two thruster evades granted by the ''Vorpal Talon'' can be taken advantage of to speedrun the ending sequence of the final campaign mission ''Guardians'' to the point of skipping the final [[Guardian Custode|Guardian]] pulse entirely, especially in [[Cooperative play|Co-op]] while playing as [[Olympia Vale]], as she has a higher base movement speed and jump height than her allies. | ||
In [[Warzone]], Legendary [[Sangheili|Elite]] bosses may carry the ''Vorpal Talon'', including [[Sangheili Prime|Elite Primes]] and [[Sangheili Ranger Commander|Ranger Commanders]], which makes them even deadlier in close quarters due to the sword's increased range. | In [[Warzone]], Legendary [[Sangheili|Elite]] bosses may carry the ''Vorpal Talon'', including [[Sangheili Prime|Elite Primes]] and [[Sangheili Ranger Commander|Ranger Commanders]], which makes them even deadlier in close quarters due to the sword's increased range. | ||
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File:H5G-VorpalTalonHUD.png|First-person view of the Vorpal Talon in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5G-VorpalTalonHUD.png|First-person view of the Vorpal Talon in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:H5G-VorpalTalonSS.png|Smart scope with the ''Vorpal Talon''. Notice that the motion tracker is still present. | File:H5G-VorpalTalonSS.png|Smart scope with the ''Vorpal Talon''. Notice that the motion tracker is still present. | ||
File:H5G-VorpalTalon.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan | File:H5G-VorpalTalon.png|A [[CENTURION-class Mjolnir|Centurion]]-clad Spartan with the ''Vorpal Talon''. | ||
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