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{{Quote|You fail him one more time trying to prove yourself and I will not be able to save you. And it will be both our skulls beneath his mace.|[[Pavium]] to [[Voridus]].{{Ref/Level|Id=Wrong|HW2|What Could Go Wrong?}}}}
{{Quote|You fail him one more time trying to prove yourself and I will not be able to save you. And it will be both our skulls beneath his mace.|[[Pavium]] to [[Voridus]].{{Ref/Level|Id=Wrong|HW2|What Could Go Wrong?}}}}
'''Chainbreaker''' is a [[gravity mace]] and the signature [[melee]] weapon of [[Atriox]], a [[Jiralhanae]] warlord and the chief of the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Twitter|MegaConstrux|755957028577746944|Mega Construx|Quote=As promised, here is the reveal of our two amazing #Halo builds: the Halo Wars 2 Map and an epic Chainbreaker!|D=22|M=11|Y=2022}}{{Ref/Reuse|Autumn}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
'''Chainbreaker''' is a [[gravity mace]] and the signature [[melee]] weapon of [[Atriox]], a [[Jiralhanae]] warlord and the chief of the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Reuse|Autumn}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Twitter|MegaConstrux|755957028577746944|Mega Construx|Quote=As promised, here is the reveal of our two amazing #Halo builds: the Halo Wars 2 Map and an epic Chainbreaker!|D=22|M=11|Y=2022}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Design details===
===Design details===
[[File:HW2 Banished PhoneSplash.jpg|thumb|250px|The top of Chainbreaker - forming the Mark of Atriox.]]
[[File:HW2 Banished PhoneSplash.jpg|thumb|250px|The top of Chainbreaker - forming the Mark of Atriox.]]
Chainbreaker shares its design with various other models of gravity mace, though differs in one primary way - rather than simply containing the [[gravitic]] impellers which enable its function (similarly to [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammers]]), Chainbreaker was forged by Atriox following his rebellion during the [[Algolis Invasion]]. At the behest of the [[Covenant]], the [[Sangheili]] executioner [[Itho 'Hesiikee]] was tasked with eliminating Atriox - though was ultimately killed in the ensuing battle. As such, Atriox took 'Hesiikee's [[Energy sword (fiction)|energy sword]] as a trophy and reforged its components, integrating them into the gravity mace's core architecture.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
Chainbreaker shares its design with various other models of gravity mace, though differs in one primary way - rather than simply containing the [[gravitic]] impellers which enable its function (similarly to [[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammers]]), Chainbreaker was forged by Atriox following his rebellion during the [[Algolis Invasion]]. At the behest of the [[Covenant]], the [[Sangheili]] executioner [[Itho 'Hesiikee]] was tasked with eliminating Atriox - though was ultimately killed in the ensuing battle. Following this, Atriox took 'Hesiikee's [[Energy sword (fiction)|energy sword]] as a trophy and reforged its components, integrating them into the gravity mace's core architecture.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}


As such, the mace additionally sports three red energy blades protruding at 120<sup>o</sup> angles - when viewed from above. These blades are positioned as such to evoke the imagery of [[Doisac]] and its three moons - [[Soirapt]], [[Warial]], and [[Teash]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} This imagery also serves as the basis of the [[Mark of Atriox]] - the emblem of the [[Banished]] - and as a symbolic scepter of Atriox himself.{{Ref/Site|Id=CUBurn|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com//en-us/news/burn-baby-burn|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Burn Baby Burn|D=18|M=08|Y=2020}}{{Ref/Twitter|JeremyCook3D|834551465536413696|Jeremy Cook|Quote=I made more Phone splashes for you. One hints at the origins of the banished logo ;) same drill, crop width, enjoy.|D=22|M=11|Y=2022}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/R4V3W|Site=ArtStation|Page=Halo Wars 2|D=22|M=11|Y=2022}} The blades are aided in their combat effectiveness by the aforementioned gravity field manipulation cores, which allow the weapon to cause gravitic disruptions when it hits targets - or be used to forcibly pull objects and individuals toward the weapon.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Level|HW2|The Signal}}{{Ref/Level|HINF|Warship Gbraakon}}
As such, the mace additionally sports three red energy blades protruding at 120<sup>o</sup> angles - when viewed from above. These blades are positioned as such to evoke the imagery of [[Doisac]] and its three moons - [[Soirapt]], [[Warial]], and [[Teash]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} This imagery also serves as the basis of the [[Mark of Atriox]] - the emblem of the [[Banished]] - and as a symbolic scepter of Atriox himself.{{Ref/Site|Id=CUBurn|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com//en-us/news/burn-baby-burn|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Burn Baby Burn|D=18|M=08|Y=2020}}{{Ref/Twitter|JeremyCook3D|834551465536413696|Jeremy Cook|Quote=I made more Phone splashes for you. One hints at the origins of the banished logo ;) same drill, crop width, enjoy.|D=22|M=11|Y=2022}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/R4V3W|Site=ArtStation|Page=Halo Wars 2|D=22|M=11|Y=2022}} The blades are aided in their combat effectiveness by the aforementioned gravity field manipulation cores, which allow the weapon to cause gravitic disruptions when it hits targets - or be used to forcibly pull objects and individuals toward the weapon.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}{{Ref/Level|HW2|The Signal}}{{Ref/Level|HINF|Warship Gbraakon}}
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Halo-Wars-2-Atriox-Mace-Toy/00001000-7a4f-2203-c08e-66204d530ac2?cid=SLink Xbox Marketplace: Halo Wars 2: Atriox Mace Toy]  
*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Halo-Wars-2-Atriox-Mace-Toy/00001000-7a4f-2203-c08e-66204d530ac2?cid=SLink Xbox Marketplace: Halo Wars 2: Atriox Mace Toy]  


[[Category:Melee weapons]]
[[Category:Melee weapons]]
[[Category:Jiralhanae weapons]]
[[Category:Jiralhanae weapons]]

Revision as of 08:53, November 22, 2022

Chainbreaker
Artwork of Chainbreaker.
Production overview

Type:

Gravity mace[1]

Service history

In service:

Atriox[2]

 

"You fail him one more time trying to prove yourself and I will not be able to save you. And it will be both our skulls beneath his mace."
— Pavium to Voridus.[3]

Chainbreaker is a gravity mace and the signature melee weapon of Atriox, a Jiralhanae warlord and the chief of the Banished.[1][2][4]

Overview

Design details

An image of Chainbreaker as a splash screen.
The top of Chainbreaker - forming the Mark of Atriox.

Chainbreaker shares its design with various other models of gravity mace, though differs in one primary way - rather than simply containing the gravitic impellers which enable its function (similarly to gravity hammers), Chainbreaker was forged by Atriox following his rebellion during the Algolis Invasion. At the behest of the Covenant, the Sangheili executioner Itho 'Hesiikee was tasked with eliminating Atriox - though was ultimately killed in the ensuing battle. Following this, Atriox took 'Hesiikee's energy sword as a trophy and reforged its components, integrating them into the gravity mace's core architecture.[2]

As such, the mace additionally sports three red energy blades protruding at 120o angles - when viewed from above. These blades are positioned as such to evoke the imagery of Doisac and its three moons - Soirapt, Warial, and Teash.[2] This imagery also serves as the basis of the Mark of Atriox - the emblem of the Banished - and as a symbolic scepter of Atriox himself.[5][6][7] The blades are aided in their combat effectiveness by the aforementioned gravity field manipulation cores, which allow the weapon to cause gravitic disruptions when it hits targets - or be used to forcibly pull objects and individuals toward the weapon.[2][8][9]

Production notes

The Mark of Atriox, the seal of the Banished as a whole, was based on the impact that Chainbreaker would make to players in Halo Wars 2. The mace's design was based on branding and royal seals.[5]

Chainbreaker is available for purchase on the Xbox Live Marketplace as an avatar prop.[10]

Gallery

Concept art

  • Concept art of the mace for Halo Wars 2.

    Concept art of the mace for Halo Wars 2.

  • A concept sheet with the mace.

    A concept sheet with the mace.

  • A design sheet detailing the connection between Chainbreaker and the Mark of Atriox.

    A design sheet detailing the connection between Chainbreaker and the Mark of Atriox.

Screenshots

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Preview of Autumn (Retrieved on Jul 24, 2021) [archive]
  2. ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 484
  3. ^ Halo Wars 2, campaign level What Could Go Wrong?
  4. ^ Twitter, Mega Construx (@MegaConstrux): "As promised, here is the reveal of our two amazing #Halo builds: the Halo Wars 2 Map and an epic Chainbreaker!" (Retrieved on Nov 22, 2022) [archive]
  5. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Burn Baby Burn (Retrieved on Aug 18, 2020) [archive]
  6. ^ Twitter, Jeremy Cook (@JeremyCook3D): "I made more Phone splashes for you. One hints at the origins of the banished logo ;) same drill, crop width, enjoy." (Retrieved on Nov 22, 2022) [archive]
  7. ^ ArtStation, Halo Wars 2 (Retrieved on Nov 22, 2022) [archive]
  8. ^ Halo Wars 2, campaign level The Signal
  9. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign level Warship Gbraakon
  10. ^ Xbox Marketplace, Halo Wars 2: Atriox Mace Toy (Retrieved on Nov 22, 2022) [archive]

External links

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