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"Find where the liar hides, so that I may place my boot between his gums!" - Rtas 'Vadum
Posted by: HipiO7
Yes. I know that aristocrats are the only ones that use Energy Swords, but I dont think that only them. Not all aristocrats have the so called ''sword wielder gene''. Because almost all high ranking Elite's carry a sword with them (Ultras, Spec Ops from Headhunters, Shipmasters, and so on) The number of sword wielders would be way too low. I mean it's a nice detail, and it adds depth tot he Elite's backround and culture, but I for one, dont like it. But whatever.
The Visual Guide sort of helped in this area. It says that outside of the Covenant military, (As in the Elites own culture) only Aristocrats are permitted to hold them. However in the Covenant military any Elite of sufficiently high rank can use them, regardless of whether they are of aristocracy or not.
Posted by: HipiO7
I remember it getting damaged when the Energy Sword pierced his upper shoulder. Not from taking fire at the door. But then again, you could be right.
Page 70
He took a couple of shots to the chest whilst forcing the doors open, stepped to the side to let them recharge but nothing happened. They stayed depleted.
Posted by: Templar 682
Posted by: anton1792
Low ranking Elites being permitted to use an Energy Sword?
Aren't they allowed to use the Energy Sword?
If I'm correct, the Blue Elites (Sangheili Minor) is the lowest rank. Because I've seen them using energy swords.
For Ex:
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2, the end of it
Most sources indicate otherwise such as the Visual Guide, Encyclopedia (Page 127: States that it is strictly forbidden for Minors to hold one) and the Halo 2 limited guide. (States that those of "ignoble rank" are not allowed to use them) We have also never seen anyone lower than an Ultra use one in the games themselves I believe, only in those trailers. But then they are trailers...