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[[File:H4- | |image = [[File:H4-PrometheanArmorAbility-Module.png|250px]] | ||
The ''' | |name = Z-90 Photonic Coalescence Emitter/Aegis | ||
|manufacturer = [[Forerunner]] | |||
|model = | |||
|type = | |||
|cost = | |||
|size = | |||
|length = Apparatus: 1.5 in (3.9 cm)<br> | |||
Shield: 29.8 in (75.5 cm) | |||
|width = Apparatus: 13.5 in (34.3 cm)<br> | |||
Shield: 79.3 in (201.3 cm) | |||
|height = Apparatus: 5.6 in (14.3 cm)<br> | |||
Shield: 103.5 in (263.2 cm) | |||
|fire = | |||
|ammotype-title = Barrier material | |||
|ammotype = [[Hard light]] | |||
|operation = | |||
|rate of fire = | |||
|velocity = | |||
|accuracy = | |||
|optics = | |||
|range = | |||
|service = | |||
* [[Flood-Forerunner War]] | |||
* [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | |||
|counterpart = | |||
|counterwep = | |||
|affiliation = | |||
* [[Prometheans]] | |||
* [[Spartan Operations|Spartan]] | |||
}} | |||
The '''hardlight shield''' {{ZClass|90|Photonic Coalescence Emitter/Aegis|PCE/A}}<ref name="Official Site">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!halo-evolved/gameplay/31afe32b-0e07-45c0-9424-3adc6e1eadca '''Halo 4 Official Site''' - ''GAMEPLAY'']</ref> is a [[Forerunner]] anti-personnel shielding system. Like other examples of [[hard light]] technology, it works by using a photon emitter to fuse light particles into a dissipative barrier.{{Ref/Reuse|Official Site}} | |||
Hardlight shields are frequently employed by the ground forces of the mechanical [[Promethean]]s, with [[Promethean Watcher|Watchers]] providing different types of shield for [[Promethean Knight|Knight]] and [[Promethean Crawler|Crawlers]] in combat, and [[Armiger Soldier]]s using them on their own. This technology has been adapted for use with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]], allowing [[Spartan Operations|Spartans]] to use the shield to protect themselves from incoming fire. While using the Hardlight Shield, a Spartan is unable to use weapons, and the MJOLNIR's energy shields are prevented from recharging until the Hardlight Shield dissipates. | |||
== | == Trivia == | ||
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* The designation "Aegis" is likely a reference to the [[Wikipedia:Aegis|Aegis]], a shield carried by several divine figures in [[List of references to Greek mythology in the Halo series|Greek mythology]]. | |||
* The hardlight shield is very similar in practice to the [[Kig-Yar point defense gauntlet]]. However, Kig-Yar shields are made of shaped plasma, as the Covenant never properly reverse-engineered hardlight technology. | |||
* The in-game armor ability can be effectively angled to return an opponent's shot (everything from small arms fire to grenades, rockets, and even tank rounds) to him/her. This is difficult to pull off however, as the shield must be activated at exactly the right time and at the right angle. | |||
== Gallery == | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:H4-HardlightShield-HUD-Icon.png|HUD Icon of the Hardlight Shield in ''[[Halo 4]]''. | |||
File:H4-Concept-HardlightShield.jpg|Concept art of the Hardlight Shield. | |||
File:H4-HardlightShield-Stages.jpg|Stages of an active Hardlight Shield. | |||
File:Z-90_PCE-A.jpg|View of the Hardlight Shield module. | |||
File:H4-MP-HardlightShield-Front.jpg|The Hardlight Shield activated viewed from the front. | |||
File:H4-SO-S1E9-HardlightShield.jpg|A Hardlight Shield changing to a red color, indicating damage or energy drain from constant use. | |||
File:H4-SpOps-HardlightShield-Gameplay.jpg|A [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IV]] deploying a hardlight shield during gameplay. | |||
File:Halo4-HardlightShield-Screen.jpg|The front of a deployed hardlight shield in ''Halo 4'' gameplay. | |||
File:H4-KnightsWatchers-HardlightShield.jpg|A Watcher placing a hardlight shield in front of a Promethean Knight. | |||
File:H4-MasterChief-HardlightShield.jpg|[[John-117|Master Chief]] projecting a hardlight shield in front of himself while battling a Promethean Knight. | |||
File:H4-SpartanOps-2.jpg|A Promethean Watcher defends a Knight with a Hardlight Shield against an attacking Spartan. | |||
File:HSA - Merg Vol hardlight shield.png|[[Merg Vol]] defending himself with a hardlight shield in ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''. | |||
File:Halo Escalation 20.jpg|[[Sarah Palmer]] blocking an [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] with a Hardlight Shield. in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''. | |||
File:H5G-LegendaryWatcher&MythicWarden.png|A hardlight shield in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | |||
</gallery> | |||
== List of appearances == | |||
* ''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}} | |||
** ''[[Spartan Ops]]'' | |||
* ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' | |||
* ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | |||
* ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | |||
* ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
== Sources == | |||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
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[[Category:Armor abilities]] | |||
[[Category:Forerunner weapons]] | [[Category:Forerunner weapons]] | ||
[[Category:Shield technology| ]] | |||