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==Specifications and development history==
==Specifications and development history==
===GEN1===
The Mark VII was produced by a supplier other than [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'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> The Mark VII also features limited energy shield shaping.<ref name="wp mjolnir"/> 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 also is able to recycle urine; this is done with precise calibration on a catheterized Spartan.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 212''</ref>
The Mark VII was produced by a supplier other than [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'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> The Mark VII also features limited energy shield shaping.<ref name="wp mjolnir"/> 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 also is able to recycle urine; this is done with precise calibration on a catheterized Spartan.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 212''</ref>
The Mark VII proved to be cost-ineffective to mass-produce and was never manufactured in large numbers, particularly in light of the development of the more versatile GEN2 platform which enabled more economical optimization for the different Spartan generations in service, while the first generation was mainly optimized for the Spartan-IIs.<ref name="wp mjolnir">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/tech/mjolnir '''Halo Waypoint''': ''MJOLNIR'']</ref>  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 Operations|Spartan]] special forces community.<ref name="reqlamation"/>
By October [[2558]], the Mark VII was used as the testbed for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)]], but it remained uncertain if manufacturers would adopt the standards and cost accounting by the [[Unified Earth Government]].<ref name="HOSFM">'''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''' ''- Page  179''</ref>


===Hypothetical model (2535)===
===Hypothetical model (2535)===
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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"/>
===GEN2===
The Mark VII platform saw some amount of iteration on the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2]] platform of MJOLNIR development, though proved to be cost-ineffective to mass-produce and was never manufactured in large numbers. In light of the development of the more versatile GEN2 platform which enabled more economical optimization for the different Spartan generations in service, the first generation MJOLNIR was mainly optimized for the Spartan-IIs.<ref name="wp mjolnir">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/tech/mjolnir '''Halo Waypoint''': ''MJOLNIR'']</ref>  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 Operations|Spartan]] special forces community.<ref name="reqlamation"/>
===GEN3===
Eventually, the efforts of the Mark VII and DECIMATOR programs alongside similar projects within the [[Materials Group]] would dovetail, resulting in the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|GEN3]] Mark VII variant. This suit is designed to outfit the latest Spartan contingents with the very best in cutting-edge warfighting technology.{{Ref/Site|Id=CF108|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/despite-distance|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Despite Distance}} By October [[2558]], the Mark VII was used as the testbed for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)]], but it remained uncertain if manufacturers would adopt the standards and cost accounting by the [[Unified Earth Government]].<ref name="HOSFM">'''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''' ''- Page  179''</ref>
Though it does represent a generational leap for the Mjolnir platform for actively deployed Spartans, some elements tested with the GEN1 and GEN2 Mark VII remain in the prototype stage due to unreliability or cost factors, such as integration of Forerunner-derived nanomachine elements and full shield-shaping.{{Ref/Reuse|CF108}}


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Naomi-010 wearing her Mark VII suit in March 2553.

The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII was the fourth and last major iteration of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN1]. The armor's cost led it to be 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]

Specifications and development history

GEN1

The Mark VII was produced by a supplier other than Office of Naval Intelligence'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] The Mark VII also features limited energy shield shaping.[4] Naomi-010's Mark VII suit resembles the Mark V [B],[5] which may be due to the Spartan's choice in her armor's appearance.[6] The Mark VII also is able to recycle urine; this is done with precise calibration on a catheterized Spartan.[7]

Hypothetical model (2535)

Theoretical design elements for a seventh iteration of MJOLNIR were proposed by Doctor Catherine Halsey in her personal journal in 2535; 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.[8]

"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."[8] 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,[9] whereas the theoretical Mark VII would have all necessary technology integrated into the suit.[8]

GEN2

The Mark VII platform saw some amount of iteration on the GEN2 platform of MJOLNIR development, though proved to be cost-ineffective to mass-produce and was never manufactured in large numbers. In light of the development of the more versatile GEN2 platform which enabled more economical optimization for the different Spartan generations in service, the first generation MJOLNIR was mainly optimized for the Spartan-IIs.[4] 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]

GEN3

Eventually, the efforts of the Mark VII and DECIMATOR programs alongside similar projects within the Materials Group would dovetail, resulting in the GEN3 Mark VII variant. This suit is designed to outfit the latest Spartan contingents with the very best in cutting-edge warfighting technology.[10] By October 2558, the Mark VII was used as the testbed for the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3), but it remained uncertain if manufacturers would adopt the standards and cost accounting by the Unified Earth Government.[11]

Though it does represent a generational leap for the Mjolnir platform for actively deployed Spartans, some elements tested with the GEN1 and GEN2 Mark VII remain in the prototype stage due to unreliability or cost factors, such as integration of Forerunner-derived nanomachine elements and full shield-shaping.[10]

Gallery

  • Naomi-010 in her Mark VII armor.

    Naomi-010 in her Mark VII armor.

  • A Mark VII Spartan MEGA Construx set

    A Mark VII Spartan MEGA Construx set

  • A red Mark VII Spartan 12" figure at Toy Fair '20

    A red Mark VII Spartan 12" figure at Toy Fair '20

  • Halo Infinite concept art for the Mark VII.

    Halo Infinite concept art for the Mark VII.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Reqlamation Begins
  2. ^ a b Halo: Glasslands, page 291
  3. ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 213
  4. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: MJOLNIR
  5. ^ Halo: The Thursday War cover art
  6. ^ Halo: The Thursday War, page 174
  7. ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 212
  8. ^ a b c Dr. Halsey's personal journal, January 7, 2535
  9. ^ Halo Graphic Novel, Armor Testing
  10. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Despite Distance
  11. ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual - Page 179

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