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The '''energy stave''' is a [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[melee]] weapon, typically consisting of a long metal staff and a bladed tip with a series of glowing panels. Different variants of the energy stave are used for both practical and ceremonial purposes.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Sacred Icon]]''</ref><ref name="wars">'''[[Halo Wars]]''', campaign level ''[[Escape]]''</ref>
The '''energy stave''',{{Ref/Novel|Id=ch|HCH|Chapter=Epilogue}}{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=95}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=307}} also known as the '''energy pike''',{{Ref/Novel|Id=tcp|TCP|Chapter=69}} is a [[Covenant]] [[melee]] weapon, consisting of a long metal staff and a bladed tip with a series of glowing panels. Different variants of the energy stave are used for both practical and ceremonial purposes.{{Ref/Level|H2|Sacred Icon}}{{Ref/Level|Id=wars|HW|Escape (Halo Wars level)|Escape}}


Despite their appearance generally lacking the distinct [[plasma]] blades of [[Energy sword (fiction)|energy swords]] and their cousins, energy staves (as their name implies) are fully-powered weapons and emit a great heat when activated,{{Ref/Novel|HOblv|Chapter=5}} alongside a crackling sound of sparks emitting.{{Ref/Reuse|ch}} At least one variant of the energy stave does employ an energy mechanism containing blue plasma.{{Ref/Reuse|tcp}}
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==Types==
==Types==
===Ceremonial stave===
===Ceremonial stave===
Ceremonial energy staves feature an elaborate, forked tip with ornate panels similar in color to the glowing armor panels of their wielders. They are used exclusively by the [[Honor Guard of the Covenant|Honor Guard]] [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Jiralhanae]] and [[Honor Guard Ultra|Lights of Sanghelios]].<ref name="grave">'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level ''[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]''</ref>
The ceremonial energy stave features an elaborate, forked tip with ornate panels similar in color to the armor worn by the [[Covenant Honor Guard]], serving as a symbol of office.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} They were originally used by the Honor Guard's [[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Sangheili]] personnel, including the [[Lights of Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|ch}} Following the [[Changing of the Guard]] use of the stave fell to their [[Jiralhanae Honor Guardsman|Jiralhanae successors]].{{Ref/Level|Id=grave|H2|Gravemind (level)|Gravemind}} Following the end of the Human-Covenant War [[Sangheili Zealot]]s in [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] irregularly used the ceremonial stave for guarding prisoners.{{Ref/Comic|HEsc|Issue=22}}


The energy stave mostly serves a ceremonial purpose as opposed to a combat one; the stave has been used as an actual offensive weapon in rare cases only. The Honor Guard Sangheili mostly use [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Plasma Rifles]], [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy Swords]], and [[Type-51 Carbine|Covenant Carbines]] in combat. However, they were used by [[Jiralhanae]] to subdue any [[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-yar]] that came too close to the [[Council Chamber]] during one of the [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]]'s sermons regarding the discovery of the [[Activation Index|"Sacred Icon"]].<ref name="grave"/>
The energy stave's function is largely ceremonial. The Honor Guard Sangheili mostly used {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}s, [[Energy sword (fiction)|energy sword]]s, and {{Pattern|Vostu|carbine}}s in combat. However, they were used by [[Jiralhanae]] to subdue any [[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-Yar]] who came too close to the [[High Council Chamber]] during one of the [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]]'s sermons regarding the discovery of [[Halo Array|Halo]] [[Installation 05]]'s [[Activation Index|"Sacred Icon"]].{{Ref/Reuse|grave}}


===Non-ceremonial stave===
===Non-ceremonial stave===
This version of the energy stave is more ascetic in design than the ceremonial stave. Metallic gray in overall coloration, it incorporates a twin-bladed tip with blue paneling. Unlike the ceremonial staves only used by Honor Guards, these weapons can also be wielded by regular Sangheili, including [[Sangheili Minor|Minors]]. During the [[Battle of Shield 0459]], a group of Sangheili guards assigned to protect [[The Apex|the Apex site]] on the [[Shield 0459|Shield World]] were equipped with energy staves.<ref name="wars"/>
This version of the energy stave is more ascetic in design than the one used by the Honor Guard. Metallic gray in color, it incorporates a twin-bladed tip with blue paneling. Unlike the ceremonial staves used by the Honor Guard, these weapons can also be wielded by regular Sangheili, including [[Stealth Sangheili]]. During the [[Battle of Trove]], a group of Sangheili guards assigned to protect the [[Apex Site]] on the [[Trove|shield world]] were equipped with energy staves.{{Ref/Reuse|wars}} The Honor Guardsmen escorting the [[Prophet of Regret]]'s on the shield world wielded combat energy staves in addition to wearing non-ceremonial armor.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="150">
<gallery>
File:HonorGuard02.jpg|A Sangheili Honor Guardsman holding an energy stave.
File:H2 HonorGuardPike.png|The pike in ''Halo 2''.
File:HW6.png|A group of Sangheili using energy staves in combat during the Battle of Shield 0459.
File:HonorGuard02.jpg|A Sangheili Honor Guardsman holding an energy stave in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:HW6.png|A group of Stealth Sangheili using energy staves in ''[[Halo Wars]]''.
File:HE22 Break-in.jpg|Two Hesduros Zealots with energy staves being killed by [[Ayit 'Sevi]] in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
File:H2A-HighCouncilSession.jpg|Sangheili Honor Guardman with energy staves in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
{{Appearances|Halo: Graphic Novel|Halo Wars|Halo: First Strike|Halo 2|Halo: Uprising|Halo 3|Halo 3: ODST|Halo Legends}}
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[The Babysitter]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''
**''[[Contact]]''
**''[[Reckoning]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
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Latest revision as of 15:18, May 17, 2023

Energy stave
H2-EnergyStave.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Covenant

Type:

Melee weapon

Service history

In service:

Human-Covenant War
Great Schism
Post-Covenant War conflicts

 

The energy stave,[1][2][3] also known as the energy pike,[4] is a Covenant melee weapon, consisting of a long metal staff and a bladed tip with a series of glowing panels. Different variants of the energy stave are used for both practical and ceremonial purposes.[5][6]

Despite their appearance generally lacking the distinct plasma blades of energy swords and their cousins, energy staves (as their name implies) are fully-powered weapons and emit a great heat when activated,[7] alongside a crackling sound of sparks emitting.[1] At least one variant of the energy stave does employ an energy mechanism containing blue plasma.[4]

Types[edit]

Ceremonial stave[edit]

The ceremonial energy stave features an elaborate, forked tip with ornate panels similar in color to the armor worn by the Covenant Honor Guard, serving as a symbol of office.[3] They were originally used by the Honor Guard's Sangheili personnel, including the Lights of Sanghelios.[1] Following the Changing of the Guard use of the stave fell to their Jiralhanae successors.[8] Following the end of the Human-Covenant War Sangheili Zealots in Jul 'Mdama's Covenant irregularly used the ceremonial stave for guarding prisoners.[9]

The energy stave's function is largely ceremonial. The Honor Guard Sangheili mostly used Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifles, energy swords, and Vostu-pattern carbines in combat. However, they were used by Jiralhanae to subdue any Unggoy and Kig-Yar who came too close to the High Council Chamber during one of the High Prophet of Truth's sermons regarding the discovery of Halo Installation 05's "Sacred Icon".[8]

Non-ceremonial stave[edit]

This version of the energy stave is more ascetic in design than the one used by the Honor Guard. Metallic gray in color, it incorporates a twin-bladed tip with blue paneling. Unlike the ceremonial staves used by the Honor Guard, these weapons can also be wielded by regular Sangheili, including Stealth Sangheili. During the Battle of Trove, a group of Sangheili guards assigned to protect the Apex Site on the shield world were equipped with energy staves.[6] The Honor Guardsmen escorting the Prophet of Regret's on the shield world wielded combat energy staves in addition to wearing non-ceremonial armor.[2]

Gallery[edit]

  • The pike in Halo 2.

    The pike in Halo 2.

  • A Sangheili Honor Guardsman holding an energy stave in Halo 2.

    A Sangheili Honor Guardsman holding an energy stave in Halo 2.

  • A group of Stealth Sangheili using energy staves in Halo Wars.

    A group of Stealth Sangheili using energy staves in Halo Wars.

  • Two Hesduros Zealots with energy staves being killed by Ayit 'Sevi in Halo: Escalation.

    Two Hesduros Zealots with energy staves being killed by Ayit 'Sevi in Halo: Escalation.

  • Sangheili Honor Guardman with energy staves in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    Sangheili Honor Guardman with energy staves in Halo 2: Anniversary.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Halo: Contact Harvest, Epilogue
  2. ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 95
  3. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 307
  4. ^ a b Halo: The Cole Protocol, chapter 69
  5. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Sacred Icon
  6. ^ a b Halo Wars, campaign level Escape
  7. ^ Halo: Oblivion, chapter 5
  8. ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level Gravemind
  9. ^ Halo: Escalation, issue 22

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