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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 "[[Z-4190 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/Reuse|Manual}} | [[Human]]s have used energy shield technology for a relatively brief amount of time. The earliest known example is the "[[Z-4190 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/Reuse|Manual}} | ||
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===Vehicle shielding=== | ===Vehicle shielding=== | ||
Few Covenant ground and air vehicles are equipped with energy shields. The most notable exception is the {{Pattern|Shua'ee|Locust}}, a repurposed mining platform that is used as a "building killer". The Type-30 Locust emits a spherical shield that can resist most high-impact projectiles. However, this shield is rather weak and will dissipate under concentrated fire, exposing the Type-30 Locust's vulnerable hull. [[Type-32 Ghost|Type-32 "Ghost" assault vehicles]] and [[Type-26 Wraith|Type-26 "Wraith" tanks]], while almost universally unshielded, can be retrofitted with energy shields that deflect most projectiles. The | Few Covenant ground and air vehicles are equipped with energy shields. The most notable exception is the {{Pattern|Shua'ee|Locust}}, a repurposed mining platform that is used as a "building killer". The Type-30 Locust emits a spherical shield that can resist most high-impact projectiles. However, this shield is rather weak and will dissipate under concentrated fire, exposing the Type-30 Locust's vulnerable hull. [[Type-32 Ghost|Type-32 "Ghost" assault vehicles]] and [[Type-26 Wraith|Type-26 "Wraith" tanks]], while almost universally unshielded, can be retrofitted with energy shields that deflect most projectiles. The {{Pattern|D'nomlhe|Banshee}}, the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-Covenant War]] successor to the [[Type-26 Banshee]], features numerous improvements, one of which is the implementation of energy shielding.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | ||
===Stationary shielding=== | ===Stationary shielding=== | ||
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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. | ||
The [[Ur-Didact|Didact's]] ship, ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'' possessed powerful energy shields: they were able to withstand Earth's [[Orbital defense platform|super MAC platforms]] with no damage. ''Infinity'''s specialized fore [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC guns]] were able to penetrate them, but only caused minimal hull damage. The Didact also used shields to protect his [[Cryptum]] on [[Requiem]] and the [[Composer]]'s control area on ''Mantle's Approach.'' [[Cortana]] was able to fool the former shield with an override code and overload the latter with her [[Rampancy|rampant]] personalities. | The [[Ur-Didact|Didact's]] ship, ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'' possessed powerful energy shields: they were able to withstand Earth's [[Orbital defense platform|super MAC platforms]] with no damage. ''Infinity'''s specialized fore [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MAC guns]] were able to penetrate them, but only caused minimal hull damage. The Didact also used shields to protect his [[Cryptum]] on [[Requiem]] and the [[Composer]]'s control area on ''Mantle's Approach.'' [[Cortana]] was able to fool the former shield with an override code and overload the latter with her [[Rampancy|rampant]] personalities. | ||
The Forerunners made ubiquitous use of [[hard light]] technology, consisting of solidified photon-boson fields shaped into any desired form,<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=8efbd7b88156ac5f6faed8b69&id=4fdccf0da5&e=7be5970a3b '''Mega Bloks''', Special Report: ONI REAP-X]</ref> such as [[light bridge]]s. Hard light was also used to create [[ Z-90 hardlight shield|infantry-issue shields]]. | The Forerunners made ubiquitous use of [[hard light]] technology, consisting of solidified photon-boson fields shaped into any desired form,<ref>[http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=8efbd7b88156ac5f6faed8b69&id=4fdccf0da5&e=7be5970a3b '''Mega Bloks''', Special Report: ONI REAP-X]</ref> such as [[light bridge]]s. Hard light was also used to create [[Z-90 hardlight shield|infantry-issue shields]]. | ||
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File:H4FrigateShields.jpeg|Shielding on a ''Strident''-class frigate. | File:H4FrigateShields.jpeg|Shielding on a ''Strident''-class frigate. | ||
File:H5G-MJOLNIRshielding.png|The shields of a Spartan-IV in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | File:H5G-MJOLNIRshielding.png|The shields of a Spartan-IV in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
File:H5G-T54Bansheeshielding.png|The energy shielding on a | File:H5G-T54Bansheeshielding.png|The energy shielding on a {{Pattern|D'nomlhe|Banshee}}. | ||
File:H5G-Mantisshielding.png|The energy shielding on a [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis]] | File:H5G-Mantisshielding.png|The energy shielding on a [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis]] | ||
File:H5G-AV49shielding.png|The energy shielding on an [[AV-49 Wasp]]. | File:H5G-AV49shielding.png|The energy shielding on an [[AV-49 Wasp]]. | ||
