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{{Center|''Not to be confused with [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor#Mark I|MJOLNIR Mark I]] or the unnamed [[Mark I prototype exoskeleton|Mark I exoskeleton]], two unrelated exoskeletons bearing the same "Mark I" moniker.''}} | |||
{{Armor infobox | {{Armor infobox | ||
|name= | |name=HRUNTING Mark I exoskeleton | ||
|image=[[File: | |image=[[File:Enc22 HRUNTINGMarkI.png|300px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[ | |manufacturer=[[Materials Group]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=76}} | ||
|testsite= | |testsite= | ||
|type= | |type=[[Powered exoskeleton]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | ||
|role= | |role= | ||
*Logistical support vehicle{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
*Weapons carrier{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
*Lifting{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
*Material handling{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
|weight= | |weight= | ||
|features= | |features= | ||
* | *Overhead weapon mount built into the backpack | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Mark I exoskeleton''' was the first major [[powered exoskeleton]] created by the [[Materials Group]] as part of [[Project HRUNTING]]. It was fielded in limited numbers during the ''[[Domus Diaspora]]'' of the 24th century.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
== | ==Overview== | ||
===Design details=== | |||
Despite its age, the Mark I bears many outward visual similarities with the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I ADS|Mark I Armor Defense System]] developed during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. It is bulky and heavily-armoured and features a large helmet. A cannon may be mounted on the top of the backpack. | |||
===Development history=== | |||
The Mark I exoskeleton was developed by the HRUNTING program following its acquisition by Materials Group at the conclusion of the [[Interplanetary War]]. At this time, the demilitarisation of the [[Sol system]] saw Materials Group refocus HRUNTING's earlier efforts away from combat vehicles and more toward technologies that could aid in extrasolar [[Human colonies|colonisation]] efforts and military logistics.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
This exoskeleton design was later revisited years later by {{Project|HRUNTING}} and {{Project|YGGDRASIL}},{{Ref/Note|Although it is not outright confirmed that the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I was based upon this exoskeleton, the Mark I looks visually almost identical to it, and the HRUNTING project had previously done something similar, re-engineering the [[Mark III exoskeleton]] into the [[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Cyclops]]}} which jointly created the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I ADS]] | ===Usage=== | ||
During the early stages of interstellar colonisation, the Mark I saw use in the [[United Nations Space Command]] as a military logistics vehicle and weapons carrier. The Mark I was also licensed and modified for civilian usage, where it enjoyed use for heavy lifting and material handling in confined spaces such as aboard [[Human starship|spacecraft]] and [[space station]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} | |||
==Legacy== | |||
In July 2511, during the earliest planning phases of what would become {{Project|MJOLNIR}}, Halsey referred to the design of this exoskeleton,{{Ref/Generic|Id=Journal|[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]|July 30, [[2511]]}} among others such as the [[Mark I prototype exoskeleton]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=TFoR|TFoR|8}} and {{Project|MELAENO}}'s [[ORION armor|ORION exoframe]] for reference and inspiration.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} She sketched the prototype exoskeleton in her [[Dr. Halsey's personal journal|personal journal]], with an annotation pondering how much of the design would remain useful for her upcoming power armour developments.{{Ref/Reuse|Journal}} However, she ultimately chose to start completely from scratch.{{Ref/Reuse|Journal}}{{Ref/Reuse|TFoR}} | |||
This exoskeleton design was later revisited years later by the joint projects {{Project|HRUNTING}} and {{Project|YGGDRASIL}},{{Ref/Note|Although it is not outright confirmed that the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I was based upon this exoskeleton, the Mark I looks visually almost identical to it, and the HRUNTING project had previously done something similar, re-engineering the [[Mark III exoskeleton]] into the [[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Cyclops]]}} which jointly created the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I ADS]].{{Ref/Site|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/prototype/b053d1dc-912b-401b-bb9e-2909d1028c31#imageNumber=1|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Prototype|D=5|M=9|Y=2012}}{{Ref/Site|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/locations/gallery/algolis/c37d512a-eed7-44c0-bc3b-eb5b362b3160|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Algolis|D=10|M=3|Y=2011}} The Mark I ADS is in most respects visually identical to the Mark I exoskeleton,{{Ref/Film|HLeg|Story=Prototype}}{{Ref/Comic|FoRInv|Issue=2}} but reaped the benefits of years of additional experience and technological improvements, including advancements pioneered by {{Project|MJOLNIR}}.{{Ref/Site|Id=UniverseMantis|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/mantis|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Mantis|D=4|M=11|Y=2021}} | |||
The [[Skyfire Exosuit]] bears a strong visual resemblance to the Mark I, though it is unknown if the two share a direct connection. | |||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
Some sources, such as a [[Halo Waypoint]] video series,{{Ref/YouTube|Y3xqT32jIZs|Video Archive|Halo Waypoint - The MJOLNIR Project 1|T=44}} conflate this exoskeleton with early iterations of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]]. However, the armour is known to predate Project: MJOLNIR,{{Ref/Reuse|Journal}} thus this is a mistake. | Some sources, such as a [[Halo Waypoint]] video series,{{Ref/YouTube|Y3xqT32jIZs|Video Archive|Halo Waypoint - The MJOLNIR Project 1|T=44}} conflate this exoskeleton with early iterations of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]]. However, the armour is known to predate Project: MJOLNIR,{{Ref/Reuse|Journal}} thus this is a mistake. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Journal MK I.png|A sketch of the Mark I done by Catherine Halsey in her [[Dr. Halsey's personal journal|journal]], in 2511. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | ||
**''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]'' {{1st}} | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
{{Ref/Notes}} | {{Ref/Notes}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
{{Human exoskeletons}} | |||