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The '''energy garrote''' is | The '''energy garrote''' is an energy weapon used by [[Special Operations Officer]]s of the [[Covenant]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc09|Enc09|Page=335}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=349}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=307}} | ||
The energy garrote was used during the [[Battle of | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | |||
Energy garrotes take the form of a small cylinder that splits apart down the middle into two pieces, with a bright-green [[plasma]] arc emitted to connect them. The energy beam is not powerful enough to cut through flesh, but does burn through the target's neck while it chokes them - allowing for silent kills in a matter of seconds.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc09}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
==Operational history== | |||
An energy garrote was used during the opening stages of the [[Battle of Alpha Base]] by [[Zuka 'Zamamee]] to kill [[Rick Hale]], the pilot of a [[D77-TC Pelican]] dropship. 'Zamamee took control of the craft and landed it and its complement of Special Operations Sangheili at the [[Alpha Base (Installation 04)|the base]] on [[Installation 04]], kickstarting the Covenant attack.{{Ref/Novel|HTF|Chapter=8}} | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
Latest revision as of 20:55, March 4, 2023
The energy garrote is an energy weapon used by Special Operations Officers of the Covenant.[1][2][3]
Overview[edit]
Design details[edit]
Energy garrotes take the form of a small cylinder that splits apart down the middle into two pieces, with a bright-green plasma arc emitted to connect them. The energy beam is not powerful enough to cut through flesh, but does burn through the target's neck while it chokes them - allowing for silent kills in a matter of seconds.[1][2][3]
Operational history[edit]
An energy garrote was used during the opening stages of the Battle of Alpha Base by Zuka 'Zamamee to kill Rick Hale, the pilot of a D77-TC Pelican dropship. 'Zamamee took control of the craft and landed it and its complement of Special Operations Sangheili at the the base on Installation 04, kickstarting the Covenant attack.[4]
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo: The Flood (First appearance)
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 335
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 349
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 307
- ^ Halo: The Flood, chapter 8
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