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{{Title|''Meluth'qelos''-pattern energy sword}} | {{Title|''Meluth'qelos''-pattern energy sword}} | ||
{{Weapon infobox | {{Weapon infobox | ||
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|name=''Meluth'qelos''-pattern fireblade | |name=''Meluth'qelos''-pattern fireblade | ||
|manufacturer=[[Merchants of Qikost]]{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=482}} | |manufacturer=[[Merchants of Qikost]]{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22|Enc22|Page=482}} | ||
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|feed=100 battery units{{Ref/Book|Id=enc11|Enc11|Page=349}}{{Ref/Book|Id=evg|EVG|Page=63}} | |feed=100 battery units{{Ref/Book|Id=enc11|Enc11|Page=349}}{{Ref/Book|Id=evg|EVG|Page=63}} | ||
|ammotype=Superheated, shaped plasma{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/energy-sword/87ebf6e2-3874-4e5c-8133-b72c20a46d7f|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Energy Sword|D=21|M=09|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo_Waypoint/2009 to 2014/Universe/Weapons#Energy Sword}} | |ammotype=Superheated, shaped plasma{{Ref/Reuse|enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|evg}}{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/energy-sword/87ebf6e2-3874-4e5c-8133-b72c20a46d7f|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Energy Sword|D=21|M=09|Y=2011|LocalArchive=Archive:Halo_Waypoint/2009 to 2014/Universe/Weapons#Energy Sword}} | ||
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|range=Short{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} | |range=Short{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} | ||
|service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Game|Id=hinf|HI|Gameplay}} | |service=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]{{Ref/Game|Id=hinf|HI|Gameplay}} | ||
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{{Article quote|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.{{Ref/Game|Id=forge|HINF|Forge - Energy Sword description|Quote=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.}}}} | |||
The '''''Meluth'qelos''-pattern fireblade''', more commonly known as the '''energy sword''', is a [[Covenant]] melee weapon manufactured by [[Merchants of Qikost]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} | The '''''Meluth'qelos''-pattern fireblade''', more commonly known as the '''energy sword''', is a [[Covenant]] melee weapon manufactured by [[Merchants of Qikost]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc22}} | ||
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==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
*'''[[Bloodblade]]''' | *'''[[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.{{Ref/Level|HI|House of Reckoning}} [[Jega 'Rdomnai]] carried one as his personal energy sword.{{Ref/Game|HINF|Forge - Elite Bloodblade description|Quote=Once the personal Energy Sword of Jega 'Rdomnai—now a hard-won memento of his defeat.}} | ||
*'''[[Duelist Energy Sword]]''' | *'''[[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.{{Ref/Game|HINF|Forge - Duelist Energy Sword description|Quote=Lightweight frame allows for increased agility.}} It was used by [[Okro 'Vagaduun]] during the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].{{Ref/Reuse|hinf}} | ||
<gallery class=center> | <gallery class=center> | ||
File:HINF | File:HINF Bloodblade Crop.png|''Meluth'qelos''-pattern Bloodblade | ||
File:HINF | File:HINF DuelistEnergySword Crop.png|Duelist Energy Sword | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances== | ==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances== | ||
===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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{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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 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 Energy Sword final version.png|A side view of the energy sword. | |||
File:HINF Banished Elite.png|[[Chak 'Lok]] holding a ''Meluth'qelos''-pattern energy sword. | File:HINF Banished Elite.png|[[Chak 'Lok]] holding a ''Meluth'qelos''-pattern energy sword. | ||
File:HINF SangheiliWarlord.png|A [[Sangheili Warlord]] wielding a ''Meluth'qelos''-pattern energy sword. | File:HINF SangheiliWarlord.png|A [[Sangheili Warlord]] wielding a ''Meluth'qelos''-pattern energy sword. | ||
File:HINF Banished-Spec-Ops-Elite.jpg|A Sangheili Special Operations Officer wielding a ''Meluth'qelos''-pattern energy sword. | File:HINF Banished-Spec-Ops-Elite.jpg|A Sangheili Special Operations Officer wielding a ''Meluth'qelos''-pattern energy sword. | ||
File:HINF | File:HINF JegaRdomnai Swords.png|[[Jega 'Rdomnai]] with a ''Meluth'qelos''-pattern Bloodblade and [[Ghostpierce]]. | ||
File:HINF_Yoroi-class Mjolnir 3.png|A [[Kabuto]]-clad Spartan wielding a ''Meluth'qelos''-pattern energy sword in ''[[A New Generation]]''. | File:HINF_Yoroi-class Mjolnir 3.png|A [[Kabuto]]-clad Spartan wielding a ''Meluth'qelos''-pattern energy sword in ''[[A New Generation]]''. | ||
File:HINF_Multiplayer Reveal 2021-7.png|A Spartan in combat with a ''Meluth'qelos''-pattern energy sword. | File:HINF_Multiplayer Reveal 2021-7.png|A Spartan in combat with a ''Meluth'qelos''-pattern energy sword. | ||
File:HINF Frag Toss.png|A Spartan throws a grenade while wielding a ''Meluth'qelos''-pattern energy sword. | File:HINF Frag Toss.png|A Spartan throws a grenade while wielding a ''Meluth'qelos''-pattern energy sword. | ||
File:HINF-S4PK212.jpg|A Spartan holding the infected variant of the ''Meluth'qelos''-pattern energy sword during [[Infection]]. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
* ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}} | * ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Television Series Season One]]'' | ||
**''[[Contact]]'' | **''[[Contact]]'' | ||
**''[[Transcendence]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Flashpoint]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Latest revision as of 19:35, March 21, 2024
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| “ | 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
Duelist Energy Sword
Non-canon and dubious canon appearances[edit]
Silver Timeline[edit]
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This article contains information about the Silver Timeline, and is not a part of the established Halo canon. |
- Main article: Silver Timeline
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.
John-117 getting ready to lunge at a Sangheili in the Campaign Gameplay Trailer.
A side view of the energy sword.
Chak 'Lok holding 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.
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 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 holding the infected variant of the Meluth'qelos-pattern energy sword during Infection.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo Infinite (First appearance)
- Halo: The Television Series Season One
- Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon
- Halo: Flashpoint
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 482
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 349
- ^ a b c Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 63
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Energy Sword (Retrieved on Sep 21, 2011) [local archive] [external archive]
- ^ a b c Halo Infinite, Gameplay
- ^ 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."
- ^ Halo Infinite, campaign level House of Reckoning
- ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - Elite Bloodblade description: "Once the personal Energy Sword of Jega 'Rdomnai—now a hard-won memento of his defeat."
- ^ Halo Infinite, Forge - Duelist Energy Sword description: "Lightweight frame allows for increased agility."
- ^ Halo: The Television Series, episode Reach
- ^ Halo: The Television Series, episode Halo
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