Contumacy

The Contumacy is a Forerunner artifact that was located on Catacomb in 2547.

Physical Description
The Contumacy is in the shape of a hexagon, and has carved lines from corner to corner that give off turquoise light. It allows the user to perform momentary defensive and maneuvering actions by temporarily suppressing the laws of physics.

Use
The device is automatically activated upon contact with human or forerunner. It immediately “bonds” with the user, allowing him or her to perform the abilities at will. The abilities may take time for the user to adapt to.

History
The relic was located on Catacomb by both the Covenant and the UNSC, resulting in a skirmish. After both failed to claim it, the Covenant decided that it was unimportant and glassed most of Catacomb, but not before all but one of the Platinum Team escaped. While stranded, SPARTAN-094 miraculously found the Contumacy and slept in a cryo-chamber in a downed Frigate.

Temporary Defiance of Gravity
The user is surrounded by a large flame for one second, and then flies in a given direction at 200km/h. The maximum distance covered by this, however, is only ten meters. It is mostly used in a similar manner as a jet pack, allowing the user to gain vertical distance to reach higher destinations. Oftentimes, Dom-094 will use it to prevent falling to his death. This can also be used as a melee attack, and can set opponents on fire. The Contumacy must take about one second to recharge before any other abilities can be performed.

Speed Burst
The user jets forward, covering a distance of thirty meters in a centisecond. The quick burst of speed is capable of killing opponents on impact. Gravity does not affect this maneuver as the exact same horizontal distance can be covered in the air. The quick burst of speed, however, may only be used parallel to the ground. Like the flame thrust, the Contumacy must take one second to recharge after the burst of speed.

Repulsion Shield
A repelling-magnetic field surrounds the user, reflecting/deflecting away any plasma, charged particles, and metallic projectiles. Once this shield is in activation, the user must remain motionless, similar to Armor Lock. However, the user may hold the shield as long as he/she wants, and may deactivate the shield at any time. The shield can also stun opponents at point-blank range upon activation. Unlike the maneuver abilities, the activation of the repulsion does not require the Contumacy to recharge.