

The Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword consists of a curved hilt, housing an energy storage module and a device for projecting the plasma which forms the blade. In the Covenant, Sangheili Ultras, Sangheili Zealots, Special Operations Sangheili, Stealth Sangheili, Sangheili High Councilors, and Sangheili Honor Guardsman are permitted to use Energy Swords.Ī blueprint of the energy sword in Halo 2.Ī blueprint of the energy sword in Halo: Reach. In service to the Covenant, Sangheili of a high or important rank are permitted to wield this weapon - lower ranks are not permitted to wield the sword because of its high status. Breeding with any female they choose is permitted, married or otherwise, to ensure successful transmission of "swordsman" genes. The Sangheili are also very strict on who can be trained in the art of swordsmanship - only aristocrats are permitted to wield Energy Swords, and sword wielders are no longer eligible for marriage. They believe that it is better for a Sangheili to fall on his sword as an act to redeem his honor. Viewed as a holy weapon, the Sangheili pride themselves on their skills with it.

The Energy Sword is the signature weapon of the Sangheili, and has been their weapon of nobility since its creation during one of their Ages of Discovery. 3.5 Changes from Halo 4 to Halo 5: Guardians.3.1 Changes from Halo: Combat Evolved to Halo 2.
