However, when it is not hooked up to an Aggressor, its battery life is very short. Although the weapon is integrated into an Aggressor's structure, a limited internal power supply allows it to function independently if its wielder is destroyed, though it remains unknown how exactly users trigger the beam. The Sentinel beam was designed to effectively destroy Flood biomatter, and is intended for use against minor Flood outbreaks. 2.5 Changes from Halo 2: Anniversary to Halo 5: Guardians.2.4 Changes from Halo 2 to Halo 2: Anniversary.