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| image=[[File:Combat Knife.png|200px]] | | image=[[File:Combat Knife.png|200px]] | ||
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| era= [[Human-Covenant War]] | | era= [[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
| role= Hand-to-hand combat | | role= Hand-to-hand combat | ||
| counterpart= | | counterpart= | ||
| counterwep= | | counterwep= | ||
| affiliation= [[Human]] | | affiliation= [[Human]] | ||
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The ''' | The '''combat knife''', occasionally referred to as the '''Close Quarters Combat Weapon System''',{{Citation needed}} is a multi-purpose knife used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. | ||
==Design details== | ==Design details== | ||
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Knives have been used in battle almost since the dawn of warfare, first as a sharp piece of rock, and then when metal proved effective during a period of time where projectile weapons were not readily available. Even after the invention of the firearm, knives were still used as bayonets for close-quarters-combat and in the event of an enemy's cavalry charge. As more modern times came about during the 21st century, combat knives became almost exclusively used for utility purposes in the field, and were only used as a weapon during desperate situations, simply due to the fact that they were impractical for use during combat in most situations due to firearms and other advanced weaponry. | Knives have been used in battle almost since the dawn of warfare, first as a sharp piece of rock, and then when metal proved effective during a period of time where projectile weapons were not readily available. Even after the invention of the firearm, knives were still used as bayonets for close-quarters-combat and in the event of an enemy's cavalry charge. As more modern times came about during the 21st century, combat knives became almost exclusively used for utility purposes in the field, and were only used as a weapon during desperate situations, simply due to the fact that they were impractical for use during combat in most situations due to firearms and other advanced weaponry. | ||
By [[2553]], the UNSC still uses knives in their operations, showing that such an easily accessible and created weapon and tool still runs strong even | By [[2553]], the UNSC still uses knives in their operations, showing that such an easily accessible and created weapon and tool still runs strong even thousands of years later. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
A larger version of the combat knife, called the [[machete]], was intended to be used in [[Pre-Xbox Halo|pre-releases versions]] of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' build, but was cut before it made it into the final game, replaced with the game's use of melee attacks from any weapon. | A larger version of the combat knife, called the [[machete]], was intended to be used in [[Pre-Xbox Halo|pre-releases versions]] of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' build, but was cut before it made it into the final game, replaced with the game's use of melee attacks from any weapon. | ||
The combat knives make their first gameplay appearance as ornamental add-ons on the lower backs of [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s in ''[[Halo 2]]''. The combat knives also appeared in ''Halo 3''<nowiki /> live-action commercial trailer ''[[Halo: Landfall]]'', attached on the ODST's left shoulder. The weapon returns to ''Halo 3'' as ornamental add-on for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR]] [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/C variant|CQB]] [[Armor Permutations|permutation]], as a sheathed combat knife attached to the left chest section. | The combat knives make their first gameplay appearance as ornamental add-ons on the lower backs of [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s in ''[[Halo 2]]''. The combat knives also appeared in ''Halo 3''<nowiki /> live-action commercial trailer ''[[Halo: Landfall]]'', attached on the ODST's left shoulder. The weapon returns to ''Halo 3'' as ornamental add-on for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR]] [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/C variant|CQB]] [[Armor Permutations (Halo 3)|permutation]], as a sheathed combat knife attached to the left chest section. | ||
The combat knife is first used in hand-to-hand combat in ''Halo Wars'', when Sergeant [[John Forge]] uses his combat knife, which he has nicknamed "Lucy", to wound [[Ripa 'Moramee|the Arbiter]] before killing the Sangheili leader with his own [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|energy sword]]. Another scene where the combat knives is used was in ''Halo 3: ODST'', where Gunnery Sergeant [[Edward Buck]] uses to kill a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] by stabbing him in the neck, afterwards casually flicking the alien's [[blood]] off its blade.<ref>'''''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''''' level ''[[NMPD HQ (Level)|NMPD HQ]]''''</ref> In the ''[[Halo Legends]]'' episode ''[[The Package]]'', [[Frederic-104]] uses two combat knives to fend off and kill the two Sangheili from pursuing [[Kelly-087]] and [[John-117]] inside the [[Covenant Assault Carrier|Covenant flagship]]. These knives are stored in the pauldrons of Frederic's [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV MJOLNIR armor]] | The combat knife is first used in hand-to-hand combat in ''Halo Wars'', when Sergeant [[John Forge]] uses his combat knife, which he has nicknamed "Lucy", to wound [[Ripa 'Moramee|the Arbiter]] before killing the Sangheili leader with his own [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|energy sword]]. Another scene where the combat knives is used was in ''Halo 3: ODST'', where Gunnery Sergeant [[Edward Buck]] uses to kill a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] by stabbing him in the neck, afterwards casually flicking the alien's [[blood]] off its blade.<ref>'''''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''''' level ''[[NMPD HQ (Level)|NMPD HQ]]''''</ref> In the ''[[Halo Legends]]'' episode ''[[The Package]]'', [[Frederic-104]] uses two combat knives to fend off and kill the two Sangheili from pursuing [[Kelly-087]] and [[John-117]] inside the [[Covenant Assault Carrier|Covenant flagship]]. These knives are stored in the pauldrons of Frederic's [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV MJOLNIR armor]]. | ||
In the ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' [[Halo: Reach Video Games Awards Trailer|world premiere cinematic]], [[Emile-A239]] is seen sharpening a [[wikipedia:Kukri|kukri]] against his shoulder plate. In-game, the combat knives are used to perform extended melee kill sequences called [[Melee#Halo:_Reach|assassinations]] by holding down the melee button when behind an opponent.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=25376 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 04.02.10'']</ref> | In the ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' [[Halo: Reach Video Games Awards Trailer|world premiere cinematic]], [[Emile-A239]] is seen sharpening a [[wikipedia:Kukri|kukri]] against his shoulder plate. In-game, the combat knives are used to perform extended melee kill sequences called [[Melee#Halo:_Reach|assassinations]] by holding down the melee button when behind an opponent.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=25376 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update: 04.02.10'']</ref> | ||
By default, all players have their knife holstered on the upper-left of their chest. However, a few chestplates can alter the position of the knife, | By default, all players have their knife holstered on the upper-left of their chest. However, a few chestplates can alter the position of the knife, namely, the "Tactical/Patrol", "HP/Parafoil", "HP/Parafoil [R]", "Assault/Sapper", "Assualt/Sapper [R]", "Collar/Grenadier" and "Collar/Grenadier [UA]" variants. The Security right-hand shoulder variant has a Kukri attached to it similar to the one worn by Emile. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*[[Frederic-104]] possesses particular skill with combat knives, and is rather fond of their use.{{Citation needed}} | *[[Frederic-104]] possesses particular skill with combat knives, and is rather fond of their use.{{Citation needed}} | ||
*When performing an assassination, a second knife spawns out of nowhere. This can be seen in | *When performing an assassination, a second knife spawns out of nowhere. This can be seen in Theatre: despite using a knife to assassinate your opponent, it still appears sheathed on your chest. | ||
*In | * In ''Halo: Reach'', the Security armor permutation for the right shoulder has a kukri on it. However, if a player equips it, there will still be a standard combat knife on your chest and the kukri will remain unusable. | ||
*Combat knives do not appear on a player's armor during cutscenes. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery widths="150" captionalign="left"> | <gallery widths="150" captionalign="left"> | ||
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File:Combat Knife.jpg|A SPARTAN player assassinating a Sangheili in the ''Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta''. | File:Combat Knife.jpg|A SPARTAN player assassinating a Sangheili in the ''Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta''. | ||
File:Reach 1504643 Full.jpg|An in-game screenshot of a combat knife used by a SPARTAN. | File:Reach 1504643 Full.jpg|An in-game screenshot of a combat knife used by a SPARTAN. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo 2]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo 3]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' | |||
**''[[The Mona Lisa]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo Legends]]'' | |||
**''[[Homecoming]]'' | |||
**''[[The Package]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{Melee Weapons}} | {{Melee Weapons}} | ||
{{UNSC Infantry Weapons}} | {{UNSC Infantry Weapons}} | ||
[[Category:Human Weapons]] | [[Category:Human Weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Melee Weapons]] | [[Category:Melee Weapons]] | ||