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==Design Details== | ==Design Details== | ||
[[Image:Sword.jpg|thumb|left|170px|Sword Blueprint.]] | [[Image:Sword.jpg|thumb|left|170px|Sword Blueprint.]] | ||
The Energy Sword consists of a curved hilt that, when activated, shapes and contains superheated [[plasma]]. Two small magnetic-field generators built into the handle of the weapon help form the oval shaped, ionized blades that the weapon is recognized for. The energy sword runs on battery power; an active sword, however, does not deplete the battery's energy: only when the sword makes contact with an object does the battery's energy deplete. Each strike from the sword will drain the battery by 10% of its maximum energy output, but if its user is careful, light strikes will not drain battery power. Once the battery power dies out the sword will deactivate and be rendered useless unless recharged. It is unknown how the battery is recharged. The Energy Sword also contains a fail-safe device that can be activated if the Sangheili wielding it drops it; the fail-safe option is always on, and a Sangheili must deactivate the fail-safe by applying pressure to the hilt before he can safely store the weapon. When the sword is dropped without disengaging the fail-safe, the weapon will deactivate the magnetic field without first dispersing the plasma, consuming the handle and thus destroying the weapon. The failsafe is included to prevent | The Energy Sword consists of a curved hilt that, when activated, shapes and contains superheated [[plasma]]. Two small magnetic-field generators built into the handle of the weapon help form the oval shaped, ionized blades that the weapon is recognized for. The energy sword runs on battery power; an active sword, however, does not deplete the battery's energy: only when the sword makes contact with an object does the battery's energy deplete. Each strike from the sword will drain the battery by 10% of its maximum energy output, but if its user is careful, light strikes will not drain battery power. Once the battery power dies out the sword will deactivate and be rendered useless unless recharged. It is unknown how the battery is recharged. The Energy Sword also contains a fail-safe device that can be activated if the Sangheili wielding it drops it; the fail-safe option is always on, and a Sangheili must deactivate the fail-safe by applying pressure to the hilt before he can safely store the weapon. When the sword is dropped without disengaging the fail-safe, the weapon will deactivate the magnetic field without first dispersing the plasma, consuming the handle and thus destroying the weapon. The failsafe is included to prevent enemy infantry from acquiring the weapon and using it, and is yet another insight to Sangheili tactics. | ||
The Energy Sword is the signature weapon of the Sangheili, and has been part of their culture since the Fourth [[Age of Discovery]], the Sangheili pride themselves on their skills with this weapon, and the Sangheili believe that it is honorable for a Sangheili to fight, and die by the sword. The Sangheili are also very strict on who can be trained in the art of swordsmanship, only [[Aristocrat]]s are permitted to wield swords and that sword-wielders are no longer eligible for marriage; however, they may breed with any female they choose, married or otherwise, to ensure successful transmission of "swordsman" genes. In service to the Covenant, only the most skilled warriors of the Sangheili like [[Zealot]]s, [[Spec Ops Elite|Spec-Ops]], and [[Stealth Elites]] are permitted to use an Energy Sword, and it is implied that they spend years building and improving their skills in order to become combatants in the lethal art of sword fighting. In ''Halo 3'', all Elites, including [[Minor Elites|Minors]] can pull out Energy Swords and use them when stuck with a grenade. The distribution to lower ranks could be a side effect of the [[Great Schism]] and the subsequent discarding of religious protocols. | The Energy Sword is the signature weapon of the Sangheili, and has been part of their culture since the Fourth [[Age of Discovery]], the Sangheili pride themselves on their skills with this weapon, and the Sangheili believe that it is honorable for a Sangheili to fight, and die by the sword. The Sangheili are also very strict on who can be trained in the art of swordsmanship, only [[Aristocrat]]s are permitted to wield swords and that sword-wielders are no longer eligible for marriage; however, they may breed with any female they choose, married or otherwise, to ensure successful transmission of "swordsman" genes. In service to the Covenant, only the most skilled warriors of the Sangheili like [[Zealot]]s, [[Spec Ops Elite|Spec-Ops]], and [[Stealth Elites]] are permitted to use an Energy Sword, and it is implied that they spend years building and improving their skills in order to become combatants in the lethal art of sword fighting. In ''Halo 3'', all Elites, including [[Minor Elites|Minors]] can pull out Energy Swords and use them when stuck with a grenade. The distribution to lower ranks could be a side effect of the [[Great Schism]] and the subsequent discarding of religious protocols. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The Energy Sword in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' had a fail safe switch that activated when the user released it, causing the sword to dissipate in a blue explosion, leaving the player unable to use it, similar to the [[Fuel Rod Gun]]. It is not explained why the failsafe was removed from the sword in Halo 2 and Halo 3 but is most likely not present for gameplay reasons. | *The Energy Sword in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' had a fail safe switch that activated when the user released it, causing the sword to dissipate in a blue explosion, leaving the player unable to use it, similar to the [[Fuel Rod Gun]]. It is not explained why the failsafe was removed from the sword in Halo 2 and Halo 3 but is most likely not present for gameplay reasons. | ||
*In 2008, this was to be released by Jasman Toys to go with their other laser tag weapons; the [[Plasma Pistol]] and [[Plasma Rifle]]. However, its release has been canceled or delayed, due to the very pointy tips of the blade. | *In 2008, this was to be released by Jasman Toys to go with their other laser tag weapons; the [[Plasma Pistol]] and [[Plasma Rifle]]. However, its release has been canceled or delayed, due to the very pointy tips of the blade. | ||
*It was originally going to be usable in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', but was cut when the game became a First-Person Shooter. <ref>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[E3|E3 2000 Announcement Trailer]]''</ref> | *It was originally going to be usable in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', but was cut when the game became a First-Person Shooter. <ref>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[E3|E3 2000 Announcement Trailer]]''</ref> | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
===Internal=== | ===Internal=== | ||
*[[Gravity Hammer]] - Brute equivalent of the ''Energy Sword''. | *[[Gravity Hammer]] - Brute equivalent of the ''Energy Sword''. | ||
{{Covenant Weapons}} | {{Covenant Weapons}} | ||