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'''Artisan-armorers''', also sometimes known as '''artisan-engineers''',{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} were [[Covenant]] technicians, designers, and forgemasters who operated the empire's [[assembly forges]] and maintained [[design pattern]]s.<ref>''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', ''page 90''</ref> Sangheili artisan-armorers continue to operate in a similar capacity even in the absence of the Covenant. Sangheili artisans and architects take much of their inspiration from nature, both in the structures they raise from the ground and the ships they take to the stars.<ref name="w78">''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', ''page 78''</ref> | '''Artisan-armorers''', also sometimes known as '''artisan-engineers''',{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} were [[Covenant]] technicians, designers, and forgemasters who operated the empire's [[assembly forges]] and maintained [[design pattern]]s.<ref>''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', ''page 90''</ref> Sangheili artisan-armorers continue to operate in a similar capacity even in the absence of the Covenant. Sangheili artisans and architects take much of their inspiration from nature, both in the structures they raise from the ground and the ships they take to the stars.<ref name="w78">''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'', ''page 78''</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Before the Covenant, Sangheili artisans designed many things, such as the ''Hekar Taa-pattern'' [[blockade runner]], the hull designs of which was based on the [[arkon taa]], a carnivorous fish from [[Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|w78}} Artisan-armorers were responsible for implementing design patterns to produce matériel for the Covenant, then, for thousands of years. Occasionally, influential clients and heroes of the Covenant—who were considered to be above [[Covenant#Government and politics|Ministry]] sanction—were able to commission [[Sangheili]] artisan-armorers to produce custom variants of the | Before the Covenant, Sangheili artisans designed many things, such as the ''Hekar Taa-pattern'' [[blockade runner]], the hull designs of which was based on the [[arkon taa]], a carnivorous fish from [[Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|w78}} Artisan-armorers were responsible for implementing design patterns to produce matériel for the Covenant, then, for thousands of years. Occasionally, influential clients and heroes of the Covenant—who were considered to be above [[Covenant#Government and politics|Ministry]] sanction—were able to commission [[Sangheili]] artisan-armorers to produce custom variants of the {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} to suit their needs.<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/plasma-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Plasma Rifle'']</ref> The {{Pattern|Kewu R'shi'k|plasma rifle}} variant was originally manufactured at the [[Sacred Promissory]] assembly forges in preparation for the High [[Prophet of Truth]]'s takeover of the Covenant. Under its crimson plating, the artisan-engineers in Truth's employ were allowed to make modifications to the rifle's sacred design pattern specifically tailored to the aggressive nature of the [[Jiralhanae]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
[[File:Assembly Scarab.jpg|300px | [[File:Assembly Scarab.jpg|300px|thumb|A [[Assembly Forges|tertiary assembly forge]] on ''[[High Charity]]''.]] | ||
In the wake of the Covenant's demise in late [[2552]], Sangheili artisan-armorers garnered renewed interest in discovering the properties of [[blamite]]. Many pre-Covenant design patterns incorporating blamite were uncovered to assist in their research.<ref name="Nuniverse">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/needler '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Needler'']</ref> Sangheili artisans on remote [[Sangheili colonies|colonies]] modernized the [[Invader harness]] to use it for hunting down [[Jiralhanae]] raiding packs.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/ | |||
Some Sangheili artisan-armorers, such as those of [[Cherras Keep]], maintained greater loyalty to individual warriors rather than the Covenant Empire itself.{{Ref/Book|Id=EN482|Enc22|Page=482}} | |||
In the wake of the Covenant's demise in late [[2552]], Sangheili artisan-armorers garnered renewed interest in discovering the properties of [[blamite]]. Many pre-Covenant design patterns incorporating blamite were uncovered to assist in their research.<ref name="Nuniverse">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/needler '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Needler'']</ref> Sangheili artisans on remote [[Sangheili colonies|colonies]] modernized the [[Invader harness]] to use it for hunting down [[Jiralhanae]] raiding packs.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-marching-on '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Marching On'']</ref> The creation of the [[Mosa-pattern carbine|Type-57B carbine]] variant known as the [[Blood of Suban]] is a testament to the newfound avarice that accompanied the genius and talent of artisan-armorers on [[Suban]] following the war.<ref>''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', ''[[List of REQ cards|Blood of Suban]]'' REQ card.</ref> The creator of the {{Pattern|Kelos'vaarda|storm rifle}} known as [[Fury (Storm rifle)|Fury]] was a [[Sangheili]] artisan of sublime genius and skill, though he eventually shunned his family's traditional ties with [[Lodam Armory]] to perfect the art of the kill and the craftsmanship of orbital assaults.<ref name="FR">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-fury-s-road '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Fury's Road'']</ref> | |||
The alliance between the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and the [[Unified Earth Government]] has resulted in collaborations between Sangheili artisan-armorers and [[human]]s. Notably, the [[HELIOSKRILL-class Mjolnir|HELIOSKRILL variant]] of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2 Mjolnir]] was designed by a [[Sangheili]] artisan-armorer from the [[Kolaar Manufactorum]] who had managed to reverse-engineer the Mjolnir armor in an effort to test her skills against humanity's best armor manufacturers.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''Helioskrill armor description''</ref> By [[2558]], this burgeoning relationship had allowed [[ONI]]'s [[Xeno-Materials Exploitation Group]] deeper insight into [[Covenant]] dummy plugs and for the partial replication of cryptic [[Forerunner]] sub-mechanisms and interface signals. As a result, the [[morph sight]] was adapted for a number of [[United Nations Space Command]] weapons.<ref name="cf">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/bounty-hunters '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Bounty Hunters]</ref> | The alliance between the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and the [[Unified Earth Government]] has resulted in collaborations between Sangheili artisan-armorers and [[human]]s. Notably, the [[HELIOSKRILL-class Mjolnir|HELIOSKRILL variant]] of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2 Mjolnir]] was designed by a [[Sangheili]] artisan-armorer from the [[Kolaar Manufactorum]] who had managed to reverse-engineer the Mjolnir armor in an effort to test her skills against humanity's best armor manufacturers.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''Helioskrill armor description''</ref> By [[2558]], this burgeoning relationship had allowed [[ONI]]'s [[Xeno-Materials Exploitation Group]] deeper insight into [[Covenant]] dummy plugs and for the partial replication of cryptic [[Forerunner]] sub-mechanisms and interface signals. As a result, the [[morph sight]] was adapted for a number of [[United Nations Space Command]] weapons.<ref name="cf">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/bounty-hunters '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Bounty Hunters]</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
< | <gallery> | ||
File:H5 - Truth ship render.png|A blockade runner. | File:H5 - Truth ship render.png|A blockade runner. | ||
File:H2A T25DER.png|A plasma rifle. | File:H2A T25DER.png|A plasma rifle. | ||
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File:H5G-helioskrill-bloodgorger.png|HELIOSKRILL-class Mjolnir. | File:H5G-helioskrill-bloodgorger.png|HELIOSKRILL-class Mjolnir. | ||
File:HTMCC H3 ArtisanHarness Crop.png|The [[Artisan harness|harness]] used by the Artisan-armorers. | File:HTMCC H3 ArtisanHarness Crop.png|The [[Artisan harness|harness]] used by the Artisan-armorers. | ||
</ | File:HINF BestBuddies.png|[[Jega 'Rdomnai]]'s signature weapon [[Ghostpierce]] - a product of the artisan-armorers of [[Cherras Keep]]. | ||
</gallery> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
Latest revision as of 12:02, April 12, 2023
Artisan-armorers, also sometimes known as artisan-engineers,[1] were Covenant technicians, designers, and forgemasters who operated the empire's assembly forges and maintained design patterns.[2] Sangheili artisan-armorers continue to operate in a similar capacity even in the absence of the Covenant. Sangheili artisans and architects take much of their inspiration from nature, both in the structures they raise from the ground and the ships they take to the stars.[3]
History[edit]
Before the Covenant, Sangheili artisans designed many things, such as the Hekar Taa-pattern blockade runner, the hull designs of which was based on the arkon taa, a carnivorous fish from Sanghelios.[3] Artisan-armorers were responsible for implementing design patterns to produce matériel for the Covenant, then, for thousands of years. Occasionally, influential clients and heroes of the Covenant—who were considered to be above Ministry sanction—were able to commission Sangheili artisan-armorers to produce custom variants of the Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle to suit their needs.[1] The Kewu R'shi'k-pattern plasma rifle variant was originally manufactured at the Sacred Promissory assembly forges in preparation for the High Prophet of Truth's takeover of the Covenant. Under its crimson plating, the artisan-engineers in Truth's employ were allowed to make modifications to the rifle's sacred design pattern specifically tailored to the aggressive nature of the Jiralhanae.[1]
Some Sangheili artisan-armorers, such as those of Cherras Keep, maintained greater loyalty to individual warriors rather than the Covenant Empire itself.[4]
In the wake of the Covenant's demise in late 2552, Sangheili artisan-armorers garnered renewed interest in discovering the properties of blamite. Many pre-Covenant design patterns incorporating blamite were uncovered to assist in their research.[5] Sangheili artisans on remote colonies modernized the Invader harness to use it for hunting down Jiralhanae raiding packs.[6] The creation of the Type-57B carbine variant known as the Blood of Suban is a testament to the newfound avarice that accompanied the genius and talent of artisan-armorers on Suban following the war.[7] The creator of the Kelos'vaarda-pattern storm rifle known as Fury was a Sangheili artisan of sublime genius and skill, though he eventually shunned his family's traditional ties with Lodam Armory to perfect the art of the kill and the craftsmanship of orbital assaults.[8]
The alliance between the Swords of Sanghelios and the Unified Earth Government has resulted in collaborations between Sangheili artisan-armorers and humans. Notably, the HELIOSKRILL variant of GEN2 Mjolnir was designed by a Sangheili artisan-armorer from the Kolaar Manufactorum who had managed to reverse-engineer the Mjolnir armor in an effort to test her skills against humanity's best armor manufacturers.[9] By 2558, this burgeoning relationship had allowed ONI's Xeno-Materials Exploitation Group deeper insight into Covenant dummy plugs and for the partial replication of cryptic Forerunner sub-mechanisms and interface signals. As a result, the morph sight was adapted for a number of United Nations Space Command weapons.[10]
Gallery[edit]
A blockade runner.
A plasma rifle.
A Brute plasma rifle.
The Blood of Suban.
Fury.
HELIOSKRILL-class Mjolnir.
The harness used by the Artisan-armorers.
Jega 'Rdomnai's signature weapon Ghostpierce - a product of the artisan-armorers of Cherras Keep.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo 3 (Mentioned in Halo: The Master Chief Collection-only)
- Halo 5: Guardians (First mentioned)
- Halo: Silent Storm (Mentioned only)
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c Halo Waypoint: Plasma Rifle
- ^ Halo: Warfleet, page 90
- ^ a b Halo: Warfleet, page 78
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 482
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Needler
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Marching On
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Blood of Suban REQ card.
- ^ Halo Waypoint - Canon Fodder: Fury's Road
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Helioskrill armor description
- ^ Halo Waypoint - Canon Fodder: Bounty Hunters
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