MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII: Difference between revisions
From Halopedia, the Halo wiki
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{Era|Post}} | {{Era|Post}} | ||
[[File:HTW-Naomi010-Mk7Armor.png|thumb|200px|Naomi-010 wearing her Mark VII suit in March 2553]] | [[File:HTW-Naomi010-Mk7Armor.png|thumb|200px|Naomi-010 wearing her Mark VII suit in March 2553]] | ||
The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII''' was the | The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII''' was the fourth major iteration of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]]. It was ultimately supplanted by the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR [GEN2]]] line.<ref name="reqlamation">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-reqlamation-begins '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Cannon Fodder: Reqlamation Begins'']</ref> The Mark VII was issued to at least one of the surviving [[Spartan-II]] supersoldiers, [[Naomi-010]], on [[2553#January|January 27, 2553]].<ref name="glass291">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 291''</ref> | ||
==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
The Mark VII was produced by a supplier other than [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]]'s [[Materials Group]], which produced the previous models. It is more lightweight than prior versions.<ref name="glass291"/> The Mark VII implements several features not exhibited by earlier MJOLNIR incarnations. Most notably, the armor contains [[Nanotechnology|nano-technological]] components which enable the armor to repair and upgrade itself autonomously without outside influences, such as while the user is in [[cryo chamber|cryosleep]].<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 213''</ref> Naomi-010's Mark VII suit resembles the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V (B)|Mark V [B]]],<ref>''Halo: The Thursday War'' [[:File:HThursday War - Cover.jpeg|cover art]]</ref> which may be due to the Spartan's choice in her armor's appearance.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 174''</ref> | The Mark VII was produced by a supplier other than [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]]'s [[Materials Group]], which produced the previous models. It is more lightweight than prior versions.<ref name="glass291"/> The Mark VII implements several features not exhibited by earlier MJOLNIR incarnations. Most notably, the armor contains [[Nanotechnology|nano-technological]] components which enable the armor to repair and upgrade itself autonomously without outside influences, such as while the user is in [[cryo chamber|cryosleep]].<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 213''</ref> Naomi-010's Mark VII suit resembles the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V (B)|Mark V [B]]],<ref>''Halo: The Thursday War'' [[:File:HThursday War - Cover.jpeg|cover art]]</ref> which may be due to the Spartan's choice in her armor's appearance.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 174''</ref> | ||
The Mark VII proved to be cost-ineffective to mass-produce and was never manufactured in large numbers. However, a number of technologies developed for the Mark VII program were incorporated to the MJOLNIR [GEN2] system. The closest GEN2 armor | The Mark VII proved to be cost-ineffective to mass-produce and was never manufactured in large numbers. However, a number of technologies developed for the Mark VII program were incorporated to the MJOLNIR [GEN2] system. The closest GEN2 armor model to the Mark VII is the [[DECIMATOR-class Mjolnir|DECIMATOR variant]], though it is mostly unknown outside of the Spartan special forces community.<ref name="reqlamation">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-reqlamation-begins '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Cannon Fodder: Reqlamation Begins'']</ref> | ||
===Hypothetical model (2535)=== | ===Hypothetical model (2535)=== | ||
| Line 14: | Line 14: | ||
Due to unexpected technological breakthroughs, some of these upgrades were implemented earlier than planned and are presumably featured in the production version of the Mark VII. For example, the Mark VI has integrated atmospheric insertion capabilities, which allow a Spartan to free-fall from space without a re-entry vehicle such as an [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|SOEIV]]. However, this requires a drag chute or parachute,<ref>'''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''', ''[[Armor Testing]]''</ref> whereas the theoretical Mark VII would have all necessary technology integrated into the suit.<ref name="journal2"/> | Due to unexpected technological breakthroughs, some of these upgrades were implemented earlier than planned and are presumably featured in the production version of the Mark VII. For example, the Mark VI has integrated atmospheric insertion capabilities, which allow a Spartan to free-fall from space without a re-entry vehicle such as an [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|SOEIV]]. However, this requires a drag chute or parachute,<ref>'''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''', ''[[Armor Testing]]''</ref> whereas the theoretical Mark VII would have all necessary technology integrated into the suit.<ref name="journal2"/> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
Revision as of 20:49, November 3, 2015
The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII was the fourth major iteration of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor. It was ultimately supplanted by the MJOLNIR [GEN2] line.[1] The Mark VII was issued to at least one of the surviving Spartan-II supersoldiers, Naomi-010, on January 27, 2553.[2]
Introduction
The Mark VII was produced by a supplier other than ONI's Materials Group, which produced the previous models. It is more lightweight than prior versions.[2] The Mark VII implements several features not exhibited by earlier MJOLNIR incarnations. Most notably, the armor contains nano-technological components which enable the armor to repair and upgrade itself autonomously without outside influences, such as while the user is in cryosleep.[3] Naomi-010's Mark VII suit resembles the Mark V [B],[4] which may be due to the Spartan's choice in her armor's appearance.[5]
The Mark VII proved to be cost-ineffective to mass-produce and was never manufactured in large numbers. However, a number of technologies developed for the Mark VII program were incorporated to the MJOLNIR [GEN2] system. The closest GEN2 armor model to the Mark VII is the DECIMATOR variant, though it is mostly unknown outside of the Spartan special forces community.[1]
Hypothetical model (2535)
Theoretical design elements for a seventh iteration of MJOLNIR were proposed by Dr. Catherine Halsey in her personal journal in 2535;[6] how many of these features were implemented in the final product is unknown. The Mark VII appeared to have been the last planned phase of the MJOLNIR project at the time. It would have utilized a power system that made use of a combination of plasma and fusion technology, slipspace de-insertion capability, active AI transfer protocols, and limited shaping of the suit's energy shield.
"Slipspace de-insertion capability" means that a Spartan would be able to exit a vessel traveling in slipspace and re-enter normal space, similar to the Long Range Stealth Orbital Insertion Pod. Halsey described "limited shaping of the energy shield" as the ability to form "partial overlaps, airfoils, etc."[6] This incidentally would have been quite similar to the Forerunners' practice of shaping hard light.
Due to unexpected technological breakthroughs, some of these upgrades were implemented earlier than planned and are presumably featured in the production version of the Mark VII. For example, the Mark VI has integrated atmospheric insertion capabilities, which allow a Spartan to free-fall from space without a re-entry vehicle such as an SOEIV. However, this requires a drag chute or parachute,[7] whereas the theoretical Mark VII would have all necessary technology integrated into the suit.[6]
List of appearances
- Halo: Glasslands (First appearance)
- Halo: The Thursday War
- Halo: Mortal Dictata
Sources
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint - Cannon Fodder: Reqlamation Begins
- ^ a b Halo: Glasslands, page 291
- ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 213
- ^ Halo: The Thursday War cover art
- ^ Halo: The Thursday War, page 174
- ^ a b c Dr. Halsey's personal journal January 7, 2535
- ^ Halo Graphic Novel, Armor Testing
