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[[File:HCEA-EnergyShieldTestStation-Screen.jpg|thumb|300px|[[John-117]] inside the energy shield test station on the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}.]]
[[File:Screen007.jpg|thumb|right|[[John-117]] in a Shield Tester on the [[Pillar of Autumn]].]]
The '''energy shield test station''',<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved''', campaign level ''The Pillar of Autumn''</ref> nicknamed the '''"zapper"''',<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Armory]]''</ref> is a piece of machinery used to bring online inactive [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]] [[Energy shielding|energy shields]] as well as to test them. Though the device charges shields, they must be activated by the wearer.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 236''</ref> Energy shield test stations are found on UNSC ships or facilities equipped for Spartans, including the [[Cryo B|cryo bay]] of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} and the [[armory]] of ''[[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]''.
The '''Shield Tester''' is a piece of machinery used by [[UNSC]] engineers to bring online inactive [[MJOLNIR]] armor shields.  


==Appearances==
==Trivia==
MJOLNIR shield testers appear in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 2]]'', in the levels [[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|Pillar of Autumn]] and [[The Armory]], respectively. Both times, it is used to bring online the MJOLNIR [[energy shields]]<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''' level, ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|Pillar of Autumn]]'': [[Thom Shephard]]: "''Okay, bring his energy shields online please''."</ref>, although its primary purpose in ''Halo 2'' seems to be testing the shields.
*The ''Pillar of Autumn'''s energy shield testing station produces the same noise as an overcharged [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|plasma pistol]]. This could be due to time constraints and a lack of a unique sound for the tester.
*In both ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo 2'', it is possible for the player to stand outside the shield tester yet experience its effects as normal. However, the player will still be unable to move while the device is active.


==Function==
==Gallery==
First mentioned in the ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' novel, during the [[MJOLNIR|MJOLNIR Mark V's]] first mission, this device charged the armor's shield before they were activated by [[John-117]], like a battery<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', page 236 </ref>. In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', the tester makes the same noise as a [[Plasma Pistol]] overcharge impact, possibly hinting that they were made using scavenged Covenant technology.
<gallery>
File:HCE_ShieldTest.jpg|John-117 inside the energy shield test station on the ''Pillar of Autumn'' in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCE_ShieldStation.gif|Another view of John-117 inside the station.
File:H2-Armory-Zapper-2.png|The energy shield test station in [[Cairo Station (station)|Cairo Station]]'s [[armory]].
File:H2-Armory-Zapper-Gunns.png|The armory's [[Unidentified Master Gunnery Sergeant|Master Gunnery Sergeant]] preparing to instruct [[John-117]] to use the device.
File:SLoftus-ShieldTester-sign.png|The warning painted on the floor of the shield tester aboard Cairo Station.
File:HCEA - Shield Test Station.jpg|Concept art of the test station in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
</gallery>


It is unknown why the shields need an initial charging. Cryostasis may be a logical explanation to ''Halo: CE'', but the MJOLNIR Mark VI in ''Halo 2'' had no such explanation. It is possible that the fusion power cell needed to reach a certain internal temperature to begin its reaction and the initial charging gives it the energy to do so, or the new suit still had to be started up fully.
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''


==Trivia==
==Sources==
*The {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}'s tester has the same noise as an overcharged [[Plasma Pistol]]. This could be due to time constraints and a lack of a custom sound for the tester.
{{Ref/Sources}}
*It is possible to be standing out of the shield tester area in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and in ''Halo 2''. However, you won't be able to move while the shield tester is active.


==Sources==
[[Category:Shield technology]]
<references/>
[[Category:UNSC technology]]

Latest revision as of 11:37, April 12, 2023

John-117 inside the energy shield test station on the UNSC Pillar of Autumn.

The energy shield test station,[1] nicknamed the "zapper",[2] is a piece of machinery used to bring online inactive MJOLNIR armor energy shields as well as to test them. Though the device charges shields, they must be activated by the wearer.[3] Energy shield test stations are found on UNSC ships or facilities equipped for Spartans, including the cryo bay of the UNSC Pillar of Autumn and the armory of Cairo Station.

Trivia[edit]

  • The Pillar of Autumn's energy shield testing station produces the same noise as an overcharged plasma pistol. This could be due to time constraints and a lack of a unique sound for the tester.
  • In both Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2, it is possible for the player to stand outside the shield tester yet experience its effects as normal. However, the player will still be unable to move while the device is active.

Gallery[edit]

  • John-117 inside the energy shield test station on the Pillar of Autumn in Halo: Combat Evolved.

    John-117 inside the energy shield test station on the Pillar of Autumn in Halo: Combat Evolved.

  • Another view of John-117 inside the station.

    Another view of John-117 inside the station.

  • The energy shield test station in Cairo Station's armory.

    The energy shield test station in Cairo Station's armory.

  • The armory's Master Gunnery Sergeant preparing to instruct John-117 to use the device.

    The armory's Master Gunnery Sergeant preparing to instruct John-117 to use the device.

  • The warning painted on the floor of the shield tester aboard Cairo Station.

    The warning painted on the floor of the shield tester aboard Cairo Station.

  • Concept art of the test station in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

    Concept art of the test station in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved, campaign level The Pillar of Autumn
  2. ^ Halo 2, campaign level The Armory
  3. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 236
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