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<center>''Looking for the [[Sangheili point defense gauntlet]]?''</center>
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[[File:Jackal Point Defense Gauntlet.jpg|thumb|200px|A deactivated point defense gauntlet being carried by a [[Kig-yar|Jackal]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''.]]
[[File:Jackal Point Defense Gauntlet.jpg|thumb|200px|A deactivated point defense gauntlet being carried by a [[Kig-Yar|Jackal]] in ''[[Halo 3]]''.]]


'''Point defense gauntlets''',<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3needler '''Bungie.net:''' ''Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher : 9/6/2007'']</ref> also known as '''Jackal shield units''',<ref name="GoO">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 16''</ref> are arm-held energy shields mainly used by the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Kig-yar]] for protection from enemy fire or close- to mid-range explosions.
'''Point defense gauntlets''',<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3needler '''Bungie.net:''' ''Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher : 9/6/2007'']</ref> also known as '''Jackal shield units''',<ref name="GoO">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 16''</ref> are arm-held energy shields mainly used by the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Kig-Yar]] for protection from enemy fire or close- to mid-range explosions.


== Summary ==
== Summary ==
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=== Changes from Halo: Combat Evolved to Halo 2 ===
=== Changes from Halo: Combat Evolved to Halo 2 ===
*Shields now slowly turn a red color as they take more damage.
*Shields now slowly turn a red color as they take more damage.
*[[Kig-yar Major]]s are indicated by an orange shield and orange armor, rather than brownish skin.
*[[Kig-Yar Major]]s are indicated by an orange shield and orange armor, rather than brownish skin.
*The gaps for firing weapons are slightly smaller.
*The gaps for firing weapons are slightly smaller.


=== Changes from Halo 2 to Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST ===
=== Changes from Halo 2 to Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST ===
*Kig-yar Majors are indicated by a purple-blue color in their shield, rather than orange.
*Kig-Yar Majors are indicated by a purple-blue color in their shield, rather than orange.
*Unlike the first two games, the gauntlet protects against melee attacks. A melee collapses the shield on lower difficulties with one hit, while it takes a couple on [[Legendary]] (melee weaponry such as the [[Energy Sword]] will cut through it instantly, regardless of the difficulty).
*Unlike the first two games, the gauntlet protects against melee attacks. A melee collapses the shield on lower difficulties with one hit, while it takes a couple on [[Legendary]] (melee weaponry such as the [[Energy Sword]] will cut through it instantly, regardless of the difficulty).
*Shields will recharge significantly faster than in the first two games.
*Shields will recharge significantly faster than in the first two games.
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*There is now only one cutaway for return-fire as opposed to two in previous games.
*There is now only one cutaway for return-fire as opposed to two in previous games.
*The shield is now more rounded and much larger, making it harder for the player to get around it.
*The shield is now more rounded and much larger, making it harder for the player to get around it.
*Kig-yar now wield the shield with their left arm and fire with the right hand.
*Kig-Yar now wield the shield with their left arm and fire with the right hand.
*High-ranked [[Skirmisher]]s also use a variant of the shield gauntlet on each wrist.
*High-ranked [[Skirmisher]]s also use a variant of the shield gauntlet on each wrist.
*The shield now floats in front of the gauntlet, as opposed to being attached to a circular emitter.
*The shield now floats in front of the gauntlet, as opposed to being attached to a circular emitter.
*Higher-ranked Kig-yar have shields that start red and turn blue as they deplete, the opposite of previous games blue-to-red.
*Higher-ranked Kig-Yar have shields that start red and turn blue as they deplete, the opposite of previous games blue-to-red.


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
*The Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlets were often used by [[SPARTAN Program|Spartans]] who wanted enhanced shielding. They are commonly used by [[SPARTAN-III]]s, as their [[Semi-Powered Infiltration Armor|SPI]] armor doesn't include a built-in energy shield projector, similar to the way they were utilized by the SPARTAN-IIs before they were given the energy-shielded [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|MJOLNIR Mark V]]. A group of [[Sangheili]] were also given Point Defense Gauntlets in addition to their [[Sangheili Personal Energy Shield|existing energy shields]] on at least [[Battle of Onyx|one occasion]], an action which many of them felt was dishonorable.<ref name="GoO"/>
*The Kig-Yar Point Defense Gauntlets were often used by [[SPARTAN Program|Spartans]] who wanted enhanced shielding. They are commonly used by [[SPARTAN-III]]s, as their [[Semi-Powered Infiltration Armor|SPI]] armor doesn't include a built-in energy shield projector, similar to the way they were utilized by the SPARTAN-IIs before they were given the energy-shielded [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|MJOLNIR Mark V]]. A group of [[Sangheili]] were also given Point Defense Gauntlets in addition to their [[Sangheili Personal Energy Shield|existing energy shields]] on at least [[Battle of Onyx|one occasion]], an action which many of them felt was dishonorable.<ref name="GoO"/>
*The early [[MJOLNIR]] armor's [[shield]] system was reverse engineered from a Point Defense Gauntlet, but due to the way the shield being stretched, projectile weapons will collapse it.
*The early [[MJOLNIR]] armor's [[shield]] system was reverse engineered from a Point Defense Gauntlet, but due to the way the shield being stretched, projectile weapons will collapse it.
*[[Kig-yar Sniper]]s and Marksmen do carry these point defense gauntlets just as other Kig-yar do, but do not activate them, as the brightly colored lights will reveal their location to the enemy. Canonically, they would possibly be used in case an enemy came in close.
*[[Kig-Yar Sniper]]s and Marksmen do carry these point defense gauntlets just as other Kig-Yar do, but do not activate them, as the brightly colored lights will reveal their location to the enemy. Canonically, they would possibly be used in case an enemy came in close.
*In ''[[Halo PC]]'', the coloring for the Kig-yar's personal energy shield will not be of the correct color. In the original Xbox version, the Kig-yar Major has a orange energy shield whereas the Minor has cyan energy shield. The PC version, however, has a light green-blue energy shield coloring for all of the Kig-yar, regardless of ranks.
*In ''[[Halo PC]]'', the coloring for the Kig-Yar's personal energy shield will not be of the correct color. In the original Xbox version, the Kig-Yar Major has a orange energy shield whereas the Minor has cyan energy shield. The PC version, however, has a light green-blue energy shield coloring for all of the Kig-Yar, regardless of ranks.
*Originally, in ''Halo 2'', [[Shielded Flood Carriers|some Carrier Forms]] were intended to utilize Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlets.
*Originally, in ''Halo 2'', [[Shielded Flood Carriers|some Carrier Forms]] were intended to utilize Kig-Yar Point Defense Gauntlets.
*The shield seems to be a dual-wieldable item, as Jackals are never seen holding a weapon in their shield hand, as this would interfere with their shield, aim, and posture (one exception is in a ''Halo 2'' [[glitch]] where the Arbiter could give shield bearing Jackals two-handed weapons). In ''Halo Wars'', they can hold a Covenant Carbine or Beam Rifle, along with the gauntlet, with ease.
*The shield seems to be a dual-wieldable item, as Jackals are never seen holding a weapon in their shield hand, as this would interfere with their shield, aim, and posture (one exception is in a ''Halo 2'' [[glitch]] where the Arbiter could give shield bearing Jackals two-handed weapons). In ''Halo Wars'', they can hold a Covenant Carbine or Beam Rifle, along with the gauntlet, with ease.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:HCE Gauntlet.png|The Kig-yar point defense gauntlet in the [[Halo PC|PC version]] of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
File:HCE Gauntlet.png|The Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet in the [[Halo PC|PC version]] of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
File:HCE Gauntlet Deactivated.png|A Kig-yar with a deactivated point defense gauntlet.
File:HCE Gauntlet Deactivated.png|A Kig-Yar with a deactivated point defense gauntlet.
File:Jackal Shield Cover.jpg|Point defense gauntlets provide cover for the whole body of a well positioned Jackal.
File:Jackal Shield Cover.jpg|Point defense gauntlets provide cover for the whole body of a well positioned Jackal.
File:Shield drop 1.jpg|A Kig-yar point defense gauntlet's shield disintegrating.
File:Shield drop 1.jpg|A Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet's shield disintegrating.
File:jackal shield in power drain 2.jpg|A Kig-yar point defense gauntlet collapsing when exposed to a Power Drain.
File:jackal shield in power drain 2.jpg|A Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet collapsing when exposed to a Power Drain.
File:Jackal shield.jpg|The shape of the point defense gauntlet's shield in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Jackal shield.jpg|The shape of the point defense gauntlet's shield in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HReach - Skirmisher.png|A Skirmisher with two point defense gauntlet variant in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HReach - Skirmisher.png|A Skirmisher with two point defense gauntlet variant in ''Halo: Reach''.
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==See also==
*[[Kig-yar/Gameplay|Combating Jackals in Games - Strategies and Tactics]]
*[[Sangheili Point Defense Gauntlet]]
*[[Energy shielding]]
*[[Sangheili Personal Energy Shield]]
*[[Shielded Flood Carriers]]
[[Category:Shield technology]]
[[Category:Shield technology]]
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