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==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances==
[[File:HTV-Contact-Closeupstab.jpg|thumb|250px|A Sangheili killing [[Jin Ha]] with a ''Meluth'qelos''-pattern energy sword.]]
===Silver Timeline===
===Silver Timeline===
{{Notice/Silver}}
{{Main|Silver Timeline}}
{{Main|Silver Timeline}}
[[File:HTV-Contact-Closeupstab.jpg|thumb|250px|A Sangheili killing [[Jin Ha]] with a ''Meluth'qelos''-pattern energy sword.]]
''Meluth'qelos''-pattern energy swords are used by Covenant Sangheili against humanity.
''Meluth'qelos''-pattern energy swords are used by Covenant Sangheili against humanity.
During the [[Fall of Reach/Silver|Fall of Reach]], [[John-117/Silver|John-117]] attempted to duel [[Arbiter]] [[Var 'Gatanai]] with ''Meluth'qelos''-pattern energy swords, but they were interupted by another Sangheili who shot John instead.{{Ref/Film|TV|Episode=[[Reach (TV Series)|Reach]]}}
During the [[Battle of Installation 04/Silver|Battle of Installation 04]], John recovered an ''Meluth'qelos''-pattern energy sword from the wreckage of [[Var 'Gatanai's ship]] and used it to engage the Arbiter in a vicious duel. After winning the fight, John killed Var with his own energy sword.{{Ref/Film|TV|Episode=[[Halo (TV Series)|Halo]]}}


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
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File:HINF Concept InfectedSword.jpg|Concept art of the infected energy sword for ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF XGS2020 Sangheili Energy Sword.png|John-117 getting ready to lunge at a Sangheili in the [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Trailer|Campaign Gameplay Trailer]].  
File:HINF XGS2020 Sangheili Energy Sword.png|John-117 getting ready to lunge at a Sangheili in the [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Trailer|Campaign Gameplay Trailer]].  
File:HINF Energy Sword final version.png|A side view of the energy sword.
File:HINF Energy Sword final version.png|A side view of the energy sword.
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**''[[Contact]]''
**''[[Contact]]''
**''[[Transcendence]]''
**''[[Transcendence]]''
*''[[Battle for the Blood-Moon]]''
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]''
*''[[Halo: Flashpoint]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==

Latest revision as of 19:35, March 21, 2024

Meluth'qelos-pattern fireblade
A crop of the energy sword.
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 Energy Sword is the iconic weapon of Elite warriors; a shaped-plasma blade that combines elegance and lethality in a single instrument. It is utterly lethal in close combat, slicing through, shields, armor, and bone with equal ease.[6] ”

The Meluth'qelos-pattern fireblade, more commonly known as the energy sword, is a Covenant melee weapon manufactured by Merchants of Qikost.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Main article: Energy sword (fiction)

The Meluth'qelos-pattern fireblade is one of the many energy sword variants manufactured by the Covenant and inherited by the Banished.[1]

Usage[edit]

The Meluth'qelos-pattern fireblade is a weapon carried by high-ranking Sangheili in the Banished; during the Battle for Zeta Halo, it saw extensive use among Ultras, Warlords, Sangheili Special Operations Officers, and Honor Guards.[5] It is one of the more common designs adopted by the Banished.[1]

Variants[edit]

  • Bloodblade: As with many other patterns of energy swords, the Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword can be customized as a bloodblade, with red-colored plasma.[7] Jega 'Rdomnai carried one as his personal energy sword.[8]
  • Duelist Energy Sword: A cobalt-colored Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword with a white hilt and a lightweight frame, granting the user increased movement speed.[9] It was used by Okro 'Vagaduun during the Battle for Zeta Halo.[5]
  • Meluth'qelos-pattern Bloodblade

    Meluth'qelos-pattern Bloodblade

  • Duelist Energy Sword

    Duelist Energy Sword

Non-canon and dubious canon appearances[edit]

Silver Timeline[edit]

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Main article: Silver Timeline
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A Sangheili killing Jin Ha with a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword.

Meluth'qelos-pattern energy swords are used by Covenant Sangheili against humanity.

During the Fall of Reach, John-117 attempted to duel Arbiter Var 'Gatanai with Meluth'qelos-pattern energy swords, but they were interupted by another Sangheili who shot John instead.[10]

During the Battle of Installation 04, John recovered an Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword from the wreckage of Var 'Gatanai's ship and used it to engage the Arbiter in a vicious duel. After winning the fight, John killed Var with his own energy sword.[11]

Gameplay[edit]

Main article: Energy sword

The Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword is featured in Halo Infinite. The energy sword is a powerful melee weapon in close-quarters combat, capable of killing most foes with a single strike.

Gallery[edit]

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  • Concept art of the infected energy sword for Halo Infinite.

    Concept art of the infected energy sword for Halo Infinite.

  • John-117 getting ready to lunge at a Sangheili in the Campaign Gameplay Trailer.

    John-117 getting ready to lunge at a Sangheili in the Campaign Gameplay Trailer.

  • A side view of the energy sword.

    A side view of the energy sword.

  • Chak 'Lok holding a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword.

    Chak 'Lok holding a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword.

  • A Sangheili Warlord wielding a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword.

    A Sangheili Warlord wielding a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword.

  • A Sangheili Special Operations Officer wielding a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword.

    A Sangheili Special Operations Officer wielding a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword.

  • Jega 'Rdomnai with a Meluth'qelos-pattern Bloodblade and Ghostpierce.

    Jega 'Rdomnai with a Meluth'qelos-pattern Bloodblade and Ghostpierce.

  • A Kabuto-clad Spartan wielding a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword in A New Generation.

    A Kabuto-clad Spartan wielding a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword in A New Generation.

  • A Spartan in combat with a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword.

    A Spartan in combat with a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword.

  • A Spartan throws a grenade while wielding a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword.

    A Spartan throws a grenade while wielding a Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword.

  • A Spartan holding the infected variant of the Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword during Infection.

    A Spartan holding the infected variant of the Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword during Infection.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f 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 c Halo Infinite, Gameplay
  6. ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - Energy Sword description: "The Energy Sword is the iconic weapon of Elite warrior; a shaped-plasma blade that combines elegance and lethality in a single instrument. It is utterly lethal in close combat, slicing through, shields, armor, and bone with equal ease."
  7. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign level House of Reckoning
  8. ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - Elite Bloodblade description: "Once the personal Energy Sword of Jega 'Rdomnai—now a hard-won memento of his defeat."
  9. ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - Duelist Energy Sword description: "Lightweight frame allows for increased agility."
  10. ^ Halo: The Television Series, episode Reach
  11. ^ Halo: The Television Series, episode Halo

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