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[[Image:Elite PDG.jpg|thumb| [[Rtas 'Vadumee]] deflects enemy fire with an Energy shield.]] | [[Image:Elite PDG.jpg|thumb| [[Rtas 'Vadumee]] deflects enemy fire with an Energy shield.]] | ||
A '''Point Defense Gauntlet''' is a protection orientated device carried by the [[Sangheili]] of the [[Covenant]] and later, the [[Covenant Separatists|Separatists]] . | A '''Point Defense Gauntlet''' is a protection orientated device carried by the [[Sangheili]] of the [[Covenant]] and later, the [[Covenant Separatists|Separatists]]<ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''</ref>. | ||
==Operational Use== | ==Operational Use== | ||
While the Point Defense Gauntlet has never been encountered by [[UNSC]] forces, it was used by [[Special Operations Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadumee]] during the infiltration and then destruction of the ''[[Infinite Succor]]''. Instead of the triple-layered shield that at least one Sangheili has been seen with, this was a diamond-shaped shield with only one layer, it was also seen to be able to absorb attacks, making the shield highly resilient | While the Point Defense Gauntlet has never been encountered by [[UNSC]] forces, it was used by [[Special Operations Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadumee]] during the infiltration and then destruction of the ''[[Infinite Succor]]''. Instead of the triple-layered shield that at least one Sangheili has been seen with, this was a diamond-shaped shield with only one layer, it was also seen to be able to absorb attacks, making the shield highly resilient, unlike the [[Kig-yar]] [[Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlet|shield]]. These shields are very similar to the Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlet, except the Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlets produce round and deep shields while the Sangheili version is flat and less practical in a battle. | ||
The shield would have provided additional cover and protection for the Elites, who already carry their [[Elite Personal Energy Shield|Sangheili Personal Energy Shield]], so if it had made it into the games it would have made | The shield would have provided additional cover and protection for the Elites, who already carry their [[Elite Personal Energy Shield|Sangheili Personal Energy Shield]], so if it had made it into the games it would have made damaging the Sangheili warriors even more difficult for the [[UNSC]]. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*The shield protects most of the Elite's user body because of its size and diamond shape. | *The shield protects most of the Elite's user body because of its size and diamond shape. | ||
*The only [[UNSC]] encounter with it is in the ''[[Halo E3 2000 Trailer]]''. | *The only [[UNSC]] encounter with it is in the ''[[Halo E3 2000 Trailer]]''. | ||
*[[Rtas 'Vadum]] activates it when he duels against [[Kusovai]] in ''[[the Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' story; the shield is active along with the [[Energy Sword]] on the same arm, indicating it's probably attached to the user's wrist<ref>''[[Halo Graphic Novel|Halo:]] [[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor|Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'', page 52</ref>. | *[[Rtas 'Vadum]] activates it when he duels against [[Kusovai]] in ''[[the Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' story; the shield is active along with the [[Energy Sword]] on the same arm, indicating it's probably attached to the user's wrist<ref>''[[Halo Graphic Novel|Halo:]] [[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor|Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'', page 52</ref>. | ||
*It seems much more resistant than the [[Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlet]] | *It seems much more resistant than the [[Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlet]]; in fact, it absorbs damage even from an Energy Sword effortlessly, while the other wouldn't stand after a hit from such a weapon. | ||
*In ''Ghosts of Onyx'', [[Sangheili]] warriors find it dishonorable to use [[Kig-yar]] Point Defense Gauntlets, perhaps the reason why the [[Sangheili]] shield variant remains relatively unpopular among [[Sangheili]]. | *In ''Ghosts of Onyx'', [[Sangheili]] warriors find it dishonorable to use [[Kig-yar]] Point Defense Gauntlets, perhaps the reason why the [[Sangheili]] shield variant remains relatively unpopular among [[Sangheili]]. | ||
==Related Articles== | ==Related Articles== | ||
Revision as of 07:44, July 12, 2009
Rtas 'Vadumee deflects enemy fire with an Energy shield.
A Point Defense Gauntlet is a protection orientated device carried by the Sangheili of the Covenant and later, the Separatists[2].
Operational Use
While the Point Defense Gauntlet has never been encountered by UNSC forces, it was used by Special Operations Commander Rtas 'Vadumee during the infiltration and then destruction of the Infinite Succor. Instead of the triple-layered shield that at least one Sangheili has been seen with, this was a diamond-shaped shield with only one layer, it was also seen to be able to absorb attacks, making the shield highly resilient, unlike the Kig-yar shield. These shields are very similar to the Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlet, except the Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlets produce round and deep shields while the Sangheili version is flat and less practical in a battle.
The shield would have provided additional cover and protection for the Elites, who already carry their Sangheili Personal Energy Shield, so if it had made it into the games it would have made damaging the Sangheili warriors even more difficult for the UNSC.
Trivia
- This item was going to be used in Halo: Combat Evolved by Sangheili soldiers, it was replaced by the Jackal Point Defence Gauntlet and given to the Jackals instead.
- The shield protects most of the Elite's user body because of its size and diamond shape.
- The only UNSC encounter with it is in the Halo E3 2000 Trailer.
- Rtas 'Vadum activates it when he duels against Kusovai in the Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor story; the shield is active along with the Energy Sword on the same arm, indicating it's probably attached to the user's wrist[3].
- It seems much more resistant than the Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlet; in fact, it absorbs damage even from an Energy Sword effortlessly, while the other wouldn't stand after a hit from such a weapon.
- In Ghosts of Onyx, Sangheili warriors find it dishonorable to use Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlets, perhaps the reason why the Sangheili shield variant remains relatively unpopular among Sangheili.
Related Articles
Sources
- ^ Source: Halo E3 2000 Trailer
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
- ^ Halo: Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor, page 52
