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===Usage===
===Usage===
The Duelist energy sword was used by [[Okro 'Vagaduun]], a [[Sangheili]] [[blademaster]]. The weapon accompanied 'Vagaduun throughout his career, and was notably used by the Sangheili during his assassination of [[Toha 'Sumai]] - a respected duelist on [[Sanghelios]]. The assassination was done as part of 'Vagaduun's initiation into the [[Banished]] - with one of [[Atriox]]'s core teachings being to reject honour and all previous loyalties.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFNY|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-new-year-new-lore|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - New Year, New Lore|D=23|M=01|Y=2023}}
The Duelist energy sword was carried and used by [[Toha 'Sumai]] - a renowned Sangheili [[blademaster]]. The weapon was taken from 'Sumai some time prior to [[2555#March|March 2555]], when his former-student [[Okro 'Vagaduun]] assassinated the blademaster. The weapon was used by 'Sumai to defend himself from 'Vagaduun in a martial duel done as part of 'Vagaduun's initiation into the [[Banished]] - with one of [[Atriox]]'s core teachings being to reject honour and all previous loyalties. Following 'Sumai's death, 'Vagaduun retrieved the duelist energy sword from his former master's body and proceeded to carry it throughout his career in the Banished.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFNY|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-new-year-new-lore|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - New Year, New Lore|D=23|M=01|Y=2023}}


During the [[Battle for Zeta Halo|Zeta Halo campaign]] in [[2559]]-[[2560]], he used the weapon in a combat encounter with [[John-117]], though was defeated by the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]].{{Ref/Quest|Id=Hi|HI|Lockdown|Okro 'Vagaduun}}
During the [[Battle for Zeta Halo|Zeta Halo campaign]] in [[2559]]-[[2560]], he used the weapon in a combat encounter with [[John-117]], though was defeated by the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]].{{Ref/Quest|Id=Hi|HI|Lockdown|Okro 'Vagaduun}}
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File:HINF Duelist Sword.png|A Duelist Energy Sword.
File:HINF Duelist Sword.png|A Duelist Energy Sword.
File:HINF Duelist Sword Unggoy Assault.png|First-person view of John-117 swinging a Duelist Energy Sword against an Unggoy.
File:HINF Duelist Sword Unggoy Assault.png|First-person view of John-117 swinging a Duelist Energy Sword against an Unggoy.
File:HINF CF136 OkroSword.jpg|Okro 'Vagaduun holding the Duelist Energy Sword.
File:HINF_CF136_OkroSword_2.jp|Okro 'Vagaduun holding the Duelist Energy Sword.
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Revision as of 17:03, January 23, 2023

Duelist Energy Sword
Duelist Energy Sword icon extracted from Infinite's game files and converted from linear to sRGB colour space.
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Merchants of Qikost[1]

Type:

Energy sword

Specifications

Length:

148.5 centimetres (58.5 in)[1]

Weight:

2.4 kilograms (5.3 lb)[1]

Ammunition type:

Superheated, shaped plasma[2][3][4]

Feed system:

100 battery units[2][3]

Effective range:

Short[3]

Service history

In service:

Post-Covenant War conflicts[5]

 

The Duelist Energy Sword is a specialised model of the Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword.[1]

Overview

Design details

Main article: Energy sword (fiction)

The Duelist sword is a variant of the Meluth'qelos-pattern fireblade. It exhibits a more purple blade colouration and a white hilt.[1]

Usage

The Duelist energy sword was carried and used by Toha 'Sumai - a renowned Sangheili blademaster. The weapon was taken from 'Sumai some time prior to March 2555, when his former-student Okro 'Vagaduun assassinated the blademaster. The weapon was used by 'Sumai to defend himself from 'Vagaduun in a martial duel done as part of 'Vagaduun's initiation into the Banished - with one of Atriox's core teachings being to reject honour and all previous loyalties. Following 'Sumai's death, 'Vagaduun retrieved the duelist energy sword from his former master's body and proceeded to carry it throughout his career in the Banished.[6]

During the Zeta Halo campaign in 2559-2560, he used the weapon in a combat encounter with John-117, though was defeated by the Spartan.[7]

In-game information

Halo Infinite

Main article: Energy sword

The Duelist Energy Sword is awarded to the player after defeating the High Value Target, Okro 'Vagaduun. The weapon can be spawned at any Forward Operating Base, and grants the player increased movement speed.[5]

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 482
  2. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 349
  3. ^ a b c Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 63
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, Energy Sword (Retrieved on Sep 21, 2011) [local archive] [external archive]
  5. ^ a b Halo Infinite, Duelist Energy Sword in-game weapon
  6. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - New Year, New Lore (Retrieved on Jan 23, 2023) [archive]
  7. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign mission Lockdown: Okro 'Vagaduun