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The '''Sangheili personal energy shield''' is the [[energy shielding]] system of the [[Sangheili combat harness]].<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 97'' (''"How would you like to see that technology manifest as better personal shields for their Elite warriors?"'')</ref>


A [[Sangheili]]'s armor contains multiple energy shield emitters that when activated will add an extra layer of protection from enemy attacks. These personal energy shields are white and blue unlike their gold [[MJOLNIR]] equivalents.
[[Sangheili]] [[Sangheili harness|combat harnesses]] are equipped with a '''personal energy shield'''<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 97'' (''"How would you like to see that technology manifest as better personal shields for their Elite warriors?"'')</ref> generated by multiple emitters that when activated will add an extra layer of protection from enemy attacks. These energy shields are white and blue unlike their gold [[MJOLNIR]] equivalents.


==Function==
==Function==
The Elite's armor generates a recharging energy shield (similar to the MJOLNIR shields) that protects against both ballistic fire and plasma weaponry; however after taking enough damage the shields will collapse and the Elite will be vulnerable to further attacks. Like MJOLNIR shields, this shield recharges after being depleted and can be enhanced by the [[Covenant]]'s [[overshield]] technology. There appear to be differences in the strength of the shields, and different ranks of Elites have different amounts of power and recharge capacity in their shield. For example, a [[sniper rifle]] headshot will kill a [[Sangheili Minor]], but an [[Sangheili Ultra]]'s shield can withstand up to four headshots.
The Elite's armor generates a recharging energy shield that protects against both ballistic fire and plasma weaponry; however after taking enough damage the shields will collapse and the Elite will be vulnerable to further attacks. Like MJOLNIR shields, this shield recharges after being depleted and can be enhanced by the [[Covenant]]'s [[overshield]] technology. There appear to be differences in the strength of the shields, and different ranks of Elites have different amounts of power and recharge capacity in their shield. For example, a [[Sniper rifle (disambiguation)|sniper rifle]] headshot will kill a [[Sangheili Minor]], but a [[Sangheili Ultra]]'s shield can withstand up to four headshots.


==Gameplay==
===Strengths===
===Strengths===
Unlike the Spartan's MJOLNIR shield, the Elite's shields can resist low caliber munitions like that of an [[assault rifle]]. Sometimes the bullets bounce off of the Elite's shields, but still cause damage. This is also true with the [[M6D Personal Defense Weapon System|M6D pistol]], sometimes on harder difficulty levels, if you shoot an Elite with the pistol and don't hit him directly (for example his shoulder), the bullet may bounce off and hit the ceiling. Also, as mentioned above, the Covenant have the ability to create extremely resilient Energy Shields such as the ones featured on Zealots and Ultra Elites, which can even withstand a direct hit from an [[M19 Rocket Launcher]].
Sangheili shields can resist low caliber munitions like that of an [[assault rifle]]. Sometimes the bullets bounce off of the Elite's shields, but still cause damage. This is also true with the [[M6D magnum]], sometimes on harder difficulty levels, if you shoot an Elite with the pistol and don't hit him directly (for example his shoulder), the bullet may bounce off and hit the ceiling. Also, as mentioned above, the Covenant have the ability to create extremely resilient energy shields such as the ones featured on Zealots and Ultra Elites, which can even withstand a direct hit from an [[M41 SPNKR]].


===Weaknesses===
===Weaknesses===
These shields have weaknesses however, as they are susceptible to damage received from plasma-based weapons. An overcharged shot from a [[Plasma Pistol]], a punch from a [[Spartan-II]], or a slash from a [[Brute Shot]] or [[Energy Sword]] can completely drain an Elite's Energy Shields. The shields can also be completely bypassed by using a [[Needler]] in ''Halo CE'', ''Halo 2'', ''Halo 3'', and ''Halo 4''. [[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle|Plasma Rifles]] are very effective in quickly reducing the Elite personal energy shielding. Additionally a [[Plasma grenade]] or [[Spike Grenade]] will stick to an Elite even if the shield is fully charged.
These shields have weaknesses however, as they are susceptible to damage received from plasma-based weapons. An overcharged shot from a [[Plasma Pistol]], a punch from a [[Spartan-II]], or a slash from a [[Type-25 Brute Shot]] or [[Type-1 energy sword]] can completely drain an Elite's energy shields. The shields can also be completely bypassed by using a [[Needler]] in ''Halo CE'', ''Halo 2'', ''Halo 3'', and ''Halo 4''. {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}s are very effective in quickly reducing the Elite personal energy shielding. Additionally a {{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}} or [[spike grenade]] will stick to an Elite even if the shield is fully charged.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Elites in the [[Heretics]] have personal shields that glow a flamboyant purple. Apart from the peculiar shield-color it also sparks an amethyst-tinted color.
*The Elites in [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction]] had personal shields that glow a flamboyant purple. Apart from the peculiar shield-color it also sparks an amethyst-tinted color.
*Elites were originally supposed to wield a [[Sangheili Arm Shield|personal triple layered arm shield]] in-game, similar to a [[Jackal Personal Arm Shield|Jackal]]'s. This appears, however, in the ''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'''s story ''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]].''
*Elites were originally supposed to wield a [[Sangheili point defense gauntlet|personal triple layered arm shield]] in-game, similar to a [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|Jackal]]'s. This appears, however, in the ''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'''s story ''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]].''
*Early ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' screenshots show that the Sangheili energy shields were originally going to be a constant "bubble" around the user.
*Early ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' screenshots show that the Sangheili energy shields were originally going to be a constant "bubble" around the user.
*There are contradictions about the strength of an elites energy shielding. In the novel Halo: First Strike, there are several instances where the shielding of an elite fails after only three rounds from an MA5B assault rifle or M6C magnum. In the games however, even the weakest elites can take take far more damage before their shields fall, even on the easy difficulty.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Elite Shield.jpg|A [[Sangheili Major|Major]] [[Sangheili]]'s shield protecting him from enemy fire in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCE_SangheiliShield.jpg|A [[Sangheili Major|Major]] [[Sangheili]]'s shield protecting him from enemy fire in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCEA-SangheiliShieldsFlicker.jpg|A [[Sangheili Minor]]'s shield flickering from gunfire in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:HCEA-SangheiliShieldsFlicker.jpg|A [[Sangheili Minor]]'s shield flickering from gunfire in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:Shielding.jpg|An [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultra]] Sangheili's energy shield in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2_Sangheili_Shielding.jpg|An [[Sangheili Ultra|Ultra]] Sangheili's energy shield in ''Halo 2''.
File:H3 - Elite Energy Shield.jpg|An Sangheili's personal energy shields flicker from taking melee damage in ''Halo 3''.
File:H3 - Elite Energy Shield.jpg|A Sangheili's personal energy shields flicker from taking melee damage in ''Halo 3''.
File:Halo_Reach_Elite_Energy_Shield.jpg|An Sangheili's personal energy shield flickers from taking damage in the ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]''.
File:HRBeta Sangheili EnergyShield Flicker.jpg|A Sangheili's personal energy shield flickers from taking damage in the ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]''.
File:HR Elite Shield.jpg|A Sangheili's shields flickering in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR Elite Shield.jpg|A Sangheili's shields flickering in ''Halo: Reach''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
**''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo: Helljumpers]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Prototype]]''
*''[[Halo Evolutions]]''
**''[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]]''
**''[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]''
*''[[Halo: Bloodline]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Ref/Sources}}
 
==See also==
*[[Energy shielding]]
*[[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet]]
*[[Sangheili point defense gauntlet]]


==Related Pages==
*[[Combat Skin|Forerunner Combat Skin]]
*[[Overshield]]
*[[Shields]]
*[[Kig-yar Point Defense Gauntlet]]
*[[Sangheili Point Defense Gauntlet]]
*[[Jiralhanae power armor]]
[[Category:Shield technology]]
[[Category:Shield technology]]

Latest revision as of 23:10, January 30, 2024

A Sangheili's energy shield flickers and pops.

Sangheili combat harnesses are equipped with a personal energy shield[1] generated by multiple emitters that when activated will add an extra layer of protection from enemy attacks. These energy shields are white and blue unlike their gold MJOLNIR equivalents.

Function[edit]

The Elite's armor generates a recharging energy shield that protects against both ballistic fire and plasma weaponry; however after taking enough damage the shields will collapse and the Elite will be vulnerable to further attacks. Like MJOLNIR shields, this shield recharges after being depleted and can be enhanced by the Covenant's overshield technology. There appear to be differences in the strength of the shields, and different ranks of Elites have different amounts of power and recharge capacity in their shield. For example, a sniper rifle headshot will kill a Sangheili Minor, but a Sangheili Ultra's shield can withstand up to four headshots.

Gameplay[edit]

Strengths[edit]

Sangheili shields can resist low caliber munitions like that of an assault rifle. Sometimes the bullets bounce off of the Elite's shields, but still cause damage. This is also true with the M6D magnum, sometimes on harder difficulty levels, if you shoot an Elite with the pistol and don't hit him directly (for example his shoulder), the bullet may bounce off and hit the ceiling. Also, as mentioned above, the Covenant have the ability to create extremely resilient energy shields such as the ones featured on Zealots and Ultra Elites, which can even withstand a direct hit from an M41 SPNKR.

Weaknesses[edit]

These shields have weaknesses however, as they are susceptible to damage received from plasma-based weapons. An overcharged shot from a Plasma Pistol, a punch from a Spartan-II, or a slash from a Type-25 Brute Shot or Type-1 energy sword can completely drain an Elite's energy shields. The shields can also be completely bypassed by using a Needler in Halo CE, Halo 2, Halo 3, and Halo 4. Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifles are very effective in quickly reducing the Elite personal energy shielding. Additionally a Anskum-pattern plasma grenade or spike grenade will stick to an Elite even if the shield is fully charged.

Trivia[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • A Major Sangheili's shield protecting him from enemy fire in Halo: Combat Evolved.

    A Major Sangheili's shield protecting him from enemy fire in Halo: Combat Evolved.

  • A Sangheili Minor's shield flickering from gunfire in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

    A Sangheili Minor's shield flickering from gunfire in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

  • An Ultra Sangheili's energy shield in Halo 2.

    An Ultra Sangheili's energy shield in Halo 2.

  • A Sangheili's personal energy shields flicker from taking melee damage in Halo 3.

    A Sangheili's personal energy shields flicker from taking melee damage in Halo 3.

  • A Sangheili's personal energy shield flickers from taking damage in the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta.

    A Sangheili's personal energy shield flickers from taking damage in the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta.

  • A Sangheili's shields flickering in Halo: Reach.

    A Sangheili's shields flickering in Halo: Reach.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 97 ("How would you like to see that technology manifest as better personal shields for their Elite warriors?")

See also[edit]

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