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The energy sword's design is seen as the logical evolution of an ancient lineage of traditional Sangheili weapons, most notably the twin-scythe and the [[curveblade]];<ref name="H4EVG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 92''</ref><ref name="Waypoint"/> superficially, the twin-scythe's influence on the energy sword's design is unmistakable.<ref>'''Halo Legends''': ''The Package''</ref> Modern energy swords are manufactured by the [[Merchants of Qikost]], a prominent group of arms makers from one of [[Sanghelios]]' [[Qikost|moons]].<ref name="essential"/> The energy sword consists of a curved hilt, which houses an energy storage and generation device, as well as the blade projector; that forms a blade of superheated [[plasma]], stabilized by two small magnetic field generators built into the handle of the weapon—this forms and contains the oval shaped, ionized blades for which the weapon is recognized.<ref name="BungieReach"/> The weapon is powered by a small battery that supplies power to the plasma generation device and magnetic field generators which generate and contain the plasma needed to form the blade.<ref name="enyc">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''' ''page 335''</ref> The battery's energy is reduced for each successful strike. Each strike from the sword will drain the battery by 10% of its maximum energy output. Once the battery power is fully depleted, the sword will deactivate unless recharged. The horizontal hilt forces the wielder to use a punching motion to stab rather than the thrusting motion of most knives and swords. | The energy sword's design is seen as the logical evolution of an ancient lineage of traditional Sangheili weapons, most notably the twin-scythe and the [[curveblade]];<ref name="H4EVG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 92''</ref><ref name="Waypoint"/> superficially, the twin-scythe's influence on the energy sword's design is unmistakable.<ref>'''Halo Legends''': ''The Package''</ref> Modern energy swords are manufactured by the [[Merchants of Qikost]], a prominent group of arms makers from one of [[Sanghelios]]' [[Qikost|moons]].<ref name="essential"/> The energy sword consists of a curved hilt, which houses an energy storage and generation device, as well as the blade projector; that forms a blade of superheated [[plasma]], stabilized by two small magnetic field generators built into the handle of the weapon—this forms and contains the oval shaped, ionized blades for which the weapon is recognized.<ref name="BungieReach"/> The weapon is powered by a small battery that supplies power to the plasma generation device and magnetic field generators which generate and contain the plasma needed to form the blade.<ref name="enyc">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''' ''page 335''</ref> The battery's energy is reduced for each successful strike. Each strike from the sword will drain the battery by 10% of its maximum energy output. Once the battery power is fully depleted, the sword will deactivate unless recharged. The horizontal hilt forces the wielder to use a punching motion to stab rather than the thrusting motion of most knives and swords. | ||
Mass-produced energy swords feature a roughly "W"-shaped hilt and have little variation in blade design. Specifically, some models have more rounded blades in lieu of the more common angular style. However, more drastic variations exist. For example, [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]]'s matching pair of custom-designed<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 10''</ref> swords had basket-style hilt guards and radiated a high degree of ionized plasma,<ref>''Halo Wars''</ref> whereas most energy swords contain the blades' plasma with greater efficiency. Some Sangheili special forces units wield blood red-colored energy swords which (ironically, despite their color) burn hotter than more common models.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', ''Headhunters''</ref><ref name="Waypoint"/> Arbiter [[Thel 'Vadam]]'s personal sword, the [[Prophets' Bane]], was pale salmon-colored and had a wider blade compared to mass-produced swords.<ref name="CF"/><ref>''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''</ref> | Mass-produced energy swords feature a roughly "W"-shaped hilt and have little variation in blade design. Specifically, some models have more rounded blades in lieu of the more common angular style. However, more drastic variations exist. For example, [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]]'s matching pair of custom-designed<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 10''</ref> swords had basket-style hilt guards and radiated a high degree of ionized plasma,<ref>''Halo Wars''</ref> whereas most energy swords contain the blades' plasma with greater efficiency. Some Sangheili special forces units wield blood red-colored energy swords which (ironically, despite their color) burn hotter than more common models.<ref name="headH">'''Halo: Evolutions''', ''Headhunters''</ref><ref name="Waypoint"/> Arbiter [[Thel 'Vadam]]'s personal sword, the [[Prophets' Bane]], was pale salmon-colored and had a wider blade compared to mass-produced swords.<ref name="CF"/><ref>''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''</ref> | ||
The energy sword contains a fail-safe mechanism that can permanently disable the weapon if the Sangheili wielding it drops it.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''' ''page 74''</ref> When dropped, the failsafe engages by deactivating the magnetic field before dispersing the plasma. The plasma then consumes the handle and thus destroys the weapon.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved'''</ref> The fail-safe is included to prevent enemy infantry from acquiring the weapon and using it, and gives insight to Sangheili tactics. | The energy sword contains a fail-safe mechanism that can permanently disable the weapon if the Sangheili wielding it drops it.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''' ''page 74''</ref> When dropped, the failsafe engages by deactivating the magnetic field before dispersing the plasma. The plasma then consumes the handle and thus destroys the weapon.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved'''</ref> The fail-safe is included to prevent enemy infantry from acquiring the weapon and using it, and gives insight to Sangheili tactics. | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
===Red variant=== | ===Red variant=== | ||
A blade that sports a red color, used by certain Special Operations Sangheili. | A blade that sports a red color, used by certain Special Operations Sangheili.<ref name="headH"/> | ||
===Ravening Sliver=== | ===Ravening Sliver=== | ||
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===Changes from ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians''=== | ===Changes from ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' to ''Halo 5: Guardians''=== | ||
The ''Halo 5: Guardians'' sword retains the ability to parry from ''Halo 4''. Unlike in past titles players are able to aim with the sword to increase its effective range. Three unique versions of the energy sword are available for use: ''Ravening | The ''Halo 5: Guardians'' sword retains the ability to parry from ''Halo 4''. Unlike in past titles players are able to aim with the sword to increase its effective range. Three unique versions of the energy sword are available for use: ''Ravening Sliver'', ''Vopal Talon'', and the [[Mythic weapon|mythic]] ''Prophets' Bane''. | ||
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File:H5G-EnergySwordHUD.png|First-person view of the energy sword in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:H5G-EnergySwordHUD.png|First-person view of the energy sword in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:Ravening Sliver.png|First-person view of the ''Ravening Sliver'' in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:Ravening Sliver.png|First-person view of the ''Ravening Sliver'' in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:RaveningSilver SmartScope.png|Smart scope with the ''Ravening | File:RaveningSilver SmartScope.png|Smart scope with the ''Ravening Sliver''. | ||
File:Vorpal Talon.jpg|First-person view of the Vorpal Talon in Halo 5: Guardians | File:Vorpal Talon.jpg|First-person view of the Vorpal Talon in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:Halo Online - screenshot.jpg|First-person view of the | File:Halo Online - screenshot.jpg|First-person view of the energy sword in ''[[Halo Online]]''. | ||
File:HSOI-CoverArt.jpg|Rtas 'Vadum using an energy sword in ''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''. | File:HSOI-CoverArt.jpg|Rtas 'Vadum using an energy sword in ''[[Halo: Shadow of Intent]]''. | ||
File:News2_1.jpg|Hal's sword, a downloadable bonus in the ''Fable 2 Collector's Edition'' (note the more traditional grip). | File:News2_1.jpg|Hal's sword, a downloadable bonus in the ''Fable 2 Collector's Edition'' (note the more traditional grip). | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Energy Sword Req.jpg|Energy Sword - Basic Weapon. | File:Energy Sword Req.jpg|Energy Sword - Basic Weapon. | ||
File:Raveningsilver.png|REQ card of the Ravening | File:Raveningsilver.png|REQ card of the Ravening Sliver | ||
File:Vorpaltalon.png|REQ card of the Vorpal Talon | File:Vorpaltalon.png|REQ card of the Vorpal Talon | ||
File:Prophetsbane.jpg|REQ card of the Prophets' Bane | File:Prophetsbane.jpg|REQ card of the Prophets' Bane | ||