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*As of the new 2011 title update for Halo Reach, the Energy Sword will not be able to be blocked by using the butt of the weapon, giving the sword user an advantage. | *As of the new 2011 title update for Halo Reach, the Energy Sword will not be able to be blocked by using the butt of the weapon, giving the sword user an advantage. | ||
*The energy sword does not appear in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', because there are no living Sangheili in the game. However, near the deceased body of a Sangheili in Tayari Plaza, one can find two depleted sword hilts. | *The energy sword does not appear in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', because there are no living Sangheili in the game. However, near the deceased body of a Sangheili in Tayari Plaza, one can find two depleted sword hilts. | ||
*The shape of the energy sword is very similar to the real-life combat weapon, the [[wikipedia:Katara (dagger)|katara]]. It was a South Asian weapon and status symbol, similar to the energy sword's | *The shape of the energy sword is very similar to the real-life combat weapon, the [[wikipedia:Katara (dagger)|katara]]. It was a South Asian weapon and status symbol, similar to the energy sword's symbolization of status amongst the Elites. | ||
*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, possibly because of the sharp tips of the blade, or because Laser Tag is a shooting game, and the Sword is a melee weapon. | *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, possibly because of the sharp tips of the blade, or because Laser Tag is a shooting game, and the Sword is a melee weapon. | ||
*In ''Halo 2'', when you are using both active camouflage and any weapon besides the energy sword, with the energy sword in reserve as your second weapon, and you switch to the sword, before the blade actually displays in full color, there will be a faint outline of the blade already out, as if it's already there and is just camouflaged as well. | *In ''Halo 2'', when you are using both active camouflage and any weapon besides the energy sword, with the energy sword in reserve as your second weapon, and you switch to the sword, before the blade actually displays in full color, there will be a faint outline of the blade already out, as if it's already there and is just camouflaged as well. | ||