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[[File:Shieldandswordeq0.png|thumb|240px|A [[Sangheili]] [[Major Elite|Major]] with an Energy Shield and Energy sword in an early development version of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''<ref>'''[[Halo E3 2000 Trailer]]'''</ref>]]
[[File:Elite PDG.jpg|thumb|230px|[[Rtas 'Vadumee]] deflects enemy fire with his point defense gauntlet.]]
[[File:Elite PDG.jpg|thumb|240px|[[Rtas 'Vadumee]] deflects enemy fire with an Energy shield.]]
A '''Sangheili Point Defense Gauntlet''' is a protection orientated device carried by the [[Sangheili]] of the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] and, later, the [[Covenant Separatists|Separatists]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page ??''</ref> These shields are very similar to the [[Kig-Yar Point Defense Gauntlet]] in usage, but differ in appearance. Whereas the Kig-Yar variant produces round and deep shields, the Sangheili variant is flat and less practical in combat.


==Operational Use==
The '''point defense gauntlet''' is an arm-mounted personal protection device used by some [[Sangheili]]. These shields are very similar to the [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet|arm shields]] used by the [[Kig-Yar]] in usage, but differ in appearance. Whereas the Kig-Yar variant produces round and convex shields, the Sangheili variant is flat and angular, leaving much of the user's body exposed. However, it has shown to be highly resilient in absorbing attacks.<ref name="hgn">'''Halo Graphic Novel''', "The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor", ''page 52''</ref>
While the Point Defense Gauntlet has never been encountered by [[UNSC]] forces, it was used by [[Special Operations Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadumee]] during the infiltration and then destruction of the ''[[Infinite Succor]]''. Instead of the triple-layered shield seen in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' 's early development stage, this was a diamond-shaped shield with only one layer; it was also seen to be able to absorb attacks, making the shield highly resilient.


==Trivia==
It is evident that the gauntlet is not a particularly widespread or standard-issue piece of equipment within the [[Covenant military]]. Known cases of Sangheili employing the device in the field are extremely scarce, as they typically rely exclusively on the [[Sangheili personal energy shield|energy shielding]] of their [[Sangheili harness|harness]] for protection. In rare cases, when required to supplement their armor shields with additional equipment, Sangheili troops have been issued Kig-Yar shield gauntlets instead, although most Sangheili warriors find using them highly dishonorable.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 349''</ref>
*This item was going to be used in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' by Sangheili soldiers, but it was replaced by the [[Sangheili Personal Energy Shield]], and the Point Defense Gauntlet was given to the Jackals instead.
 
*[[Rtas 'Vadumee]] activates it when he duels against [[Kusovai]] in ''[[the Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' story; the shield is active along with the [[Energy Sword]] on the same arm, indicating it is probably attached to the user's wrist.<ref>'''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''', "[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]", ''page 52''</ref>
A Sangheili point defense gauntlet was used by [[Special Operations Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadumee]] during the infiltration and then destruction of the ''[[Infinite Succor]]''. 'Vadumee activated the shield when he dueled against [[Kusovai]]; the shield was active along with the [[Energy Sword]] on the same arm, indicating it is likely attached to the user's wrist.{{Ref/Reuse|hgn}}
*In ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', Sangheili warriors find it dishonorable to use Kig-Yar shield gauntlets, perhaps explaining why the Sangheili shield variant is not curved and leaves much of the body exposed.
 
==Production note==
This item was going to be used in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' by Elites, but it was replaced by the [[Sangheili personal energy shield]], and the point defense gauntlet was given to the Jackals instead.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HCE_Elite_Concept_3.png|Concept art of a Sangheili with a point defense gauntlet for ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:Shieldandswordeq0.png|A [[Sangheili Major]] with an arm shield and energy sword in the [[Halo E3 2000 trailer|E3 2000 trailer]] for ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo E3 2000 Trailer]]''
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
**''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''
**''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' {{1st}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


==See Also==
[[Category:Shield technology]]
*[[Sangheili Personal Energy Shield]]
*[[Kig-Yar Point Defense Gauntlet]]
[[Category:Covenant technology]]

Latest revision as of 14:30, March 23, 2022

Rtas 'Vadumee wields a point defense gauntlet in the Halo Graphic Novel.
Rtas 'Vadumee deflects enemy fire with his point defense gauntlet.

The point defense gauntlet is an arm-mounted personal protection device used by some Sangheili. These shields are very similar to the arm shields used by the Kig-Yar in usage, but differ in appearance. Whereas the Kig-Yar variant produces round and convex shields, the Sangheili variant is flat and angular, leaving much of the user's body exposed. However, it has shown to be highly resilient in absorbing attacks.[1]

It is evident that the gauntlet is not a particularly widespread or standard-issue piece of equipment within the Covenant military. Known cases of Sangheili employing the device in the field are extremely scarce, as they typically rely exclusively on the energy shielding of their harness for protection. In rare cases, when required to supplement their armor shields with additional equipment, Sangheili troops have been issued Kig-Yar shield gauntlets instead, although most Sangheili warriors find using them highly dishonorable.[2]

A Sangheili point defense gauntlet was used by Special Operations Commander Rtas 'Vadumee during the infiltration and then destruction of the Infinite Succor. 'Vadumee activated the shield when he dueled against Kusovai; the shield was active along with the Energy Sword on the same arm, indicating it is likely attached to the user's wrist.[1]

Production note[edit]

This item was going to be used in Halo: Combat Evolved by Elites, but it was replaced by the Sangheili personal energy shield, and the point defense gauntlet was given to the Jackals instead.

Gallery[edit]

  • Concept art of a Sangheili with a point defense gauntlet for Halo: Combat Evolved.

    Concept art of a Sangheili with a point defense gauntlet for Halo: Combat Evolved.

  • A Sangheili Major with an arm shield and energy sword in the E3 2000 trailer for Halo: Combat Evolved.

    A Sangheili Major with an arm shield and energy sword in the E3 2000 trailer for Halo: Combat Evolved.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo Graphic Novel, "The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor", page 52
  2. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 349
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