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|image=[[File:Legends Booster Frame.jpg|300px]] | |||
|name=Open Frame 92/Extra-Vehicular Activity | |||
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|model= | |||
|class=Fighter | |||
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|width= | |||
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|max speed space= | |||
|max speed air= | |||
|engine=*6X Recursive Thrusters | |||
|slipspace drive= | |||
|slipspace speed= | |||
|poweroutput= | |||
|power=*2x Nuclear Fusion Primary | |||
*2x Nuclear Fusion Secondary | |||
|shield gen=Unknown type, similar to Bubble Shield | |||
|hull= | |||
|sensor= | |||
|target= | |||
|navigation= | |||
|avionics= | |||
|countermeasures=Chaff/Plasma Countermeasures | |||
|Engines= | |||
|armament=*M92 Principle Gauss Cannon (1) | |||
*80mm Ball-Mounted Rotary Cannons (2) | |||
*MITV Pods (12) | |||
*[[M41 Vulcan Light Anti-Aircraft Gun|M41 ELAAGat]] (1) | |||
|complement= | |||
|crew=1 Pilot | |||
|skeleton= | |||
|passengers=1 operating rear M41 LAAG | |||
|capacity= | |||
|consumables= | |||
|othersystems=Unknown energy shield type | |||
|firstuse= | |||
|role=[[Extra-vehicular Activity]], Distrupt/Overwhelm/Adapt | |||
|era=[[Human-Covenant War]] | |||
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |||
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The '''Open Frame 92/Extra-Vehicular Activity''', or '''Booster Frame''' is a fighter in service with the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[UNSC Navy|Navy]], developed by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] as a protoype. They were specifically assigned for Extra-Vehicular Activity and Special Operations roles, dropped from hooks within the hangars of specialized UNSC ships. The ship itself has no sealed cockpit, so a pressurized suit must be worn in order to operate the vehicle.<ref>''[[Halo Waypoint]], Gauss Technology article''</ref><ref name="booster">''[[Halo Waypoint]], Booster Frame article''</ref> | |||
==Description== | |||
The Booster Frame is a heavily-armed, open-frame incursive vehicle specifically intended for deep-space use and close-quarters environments. Its weapon loadout is designed primarily for "Distrupt/Overwhelm/Adapt" - a technique employed to deal with the twin problems of field-effect shielding and armor plating. When used in concert, the combination of EMP, explosive and projectile force can make surgical incisions in large-scale, otherwise impenetrable defenses. | |||
It was specifically engineered for use by [[SPARTAN-II Augmentation Procedures|augmented]] [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II]] units and is only usefully operable in zero/low-G and zero/low-atmosphere environments. It has no aerodynamic properties beyond its basic mass and thrust quotient. Booster Frames are deployed directly into vacuum through a specialized hydraulic winch system which extends from a ventral bay on a select number of modified UNSC warships and undisclosed ONI special service vehicles. The Booster Frame is also protected, at least partially, by energy shields.<ref name="booster"/> | |||
==History== | |||
OF92/EVA was developed by the Office of Naval Intelligence in conjunction with Naval Special Operations and the University of [[Seongnam]]. As evidenced by its open cockpit design, it was developed alongside the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR project]] and in tandem with the research done on EVA technology or "[[Extra-vehicular Activity]]" following the [[Summa Deep Space Incident]]. As with many ONI projects, both the analysis and eventual materiel response were heavily classified. Because of their overall cost and expendability during use, ONI and the UNSC have no plans for widespread application or production. In fact, it is technically classified by the Naval shipping and logistics organization as Aircraft Ammunition rather than Aircraft.<ref name="booster"/> | |||
There are only two officially recorded missions where the Booster Frame's use has been logged.<ref name="booster"/> Five were used by [[SPARTAN-II|SPARTAN-II Commandoes]] in an assault on a Covenant fleet, in an attempt to board a ship and recover a "package," shown to perform extremely well against Covenant [[Seraph-class Starfighter|Seraphs]].<ref>'''[[Halo Legends]]''' - [[The Package]], part one</ref> | |||
==Armament== | |||
The Booster Frame is extremely heavily armed, leading to its classification as ammunition rather than a vehicle. | |||
*1 '''M92 Principle Gauss Cannon''' - a powerful [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|Magnetic Acceleration Weapon]]. | |||
*12 '''MITV Pods''' - contained in the Booster Frame's "wings". These pods contain numerous small missiles, capable of inflicting heavy damage upon Covenant shields. | |||
*2 '''80mm Ball-Mounted Rotary Cannons''' - on the underside of the vehicle. | |||
*1 '''M41 ELAAGat''' - Extended Light Anti-Aircraft Gun firing gas-jacketed armor piercing [[Depleted Uranium|depleted uranium]] rounds. Contained within the rear part of the frame, this turret is capable of being operated by another soldier who can stand at the back and provide covering fire for the pilot. The turret is a variation of the [[M41 Vulcan Light Anti-Aircraft Gun]], designed to be operable in vacuum. It fires shells with pressurized atmospheric contents to ensure an explosive percussion in a vacuum or other challenging environment.<ref name="booster"/> | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Booster Frame flight.png|Five Booster Frames ready to launch. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Sources== | |||
<references/> | |||
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The Open Frame 92/Extra-Vehicular Activity, or Booster Frame is a fighter in service with the UNSC Navy, developed by the ONI as a protoype. They were specifically assigned for Extra-Vehicular Activity and Special Operations roles, dropped from hooks within the hangars of specialized UNSC ships. The ship itself has no sealed cockpit, so a pressurized suit must be worn in order to operate the vehicle.[1][2]
Description
The Booster Frame is a heavily-armed, open-frame incursive vehicle specifically intended for deep-space use and close-quarters environments. Its weapon loadout is designed primarily for "Distrupt/Overwhelm/Adapt" - a technique employed to deal with the twin problems of field-effect shielding and armor plating. When used in concert, the combination of EMP, explosive and projectile force can make surgical incisions in large-scale, otherwise impenetrable defenses.
It was specifically engineered for use by augmented SPARTAN-II units and is only usefully operable in zero/low-G and zero/low-atmosphere environments. It has no aerodynamic properties beyond its basic mass and thrust quotient. Booster Frames are deployed directly into vacuum through a specialized hydraulic winch system which extends from a ventral bay on a select number of modified UNSC warships and undisclosed ONI special service vehicles. The Booster Frame is also protected, at least partially, by energy shields.[2]
History
OF92/EVA was developed by the Office of Naval Intelligence in conjunction with Naval Special Operations and the University of Seongnam. As evidenced by its open cockpit design, it was developed alongside the MJOLNIR project and in tandem with the research done on EVA technology or "Extra-vehicular Activity" following the Summa Deep Space Incident. As with many ONI projects, both the analysis and eventual materiel response were heavily classified. Because of their overall cost and expendability during use, ONI and the UNSC have no plans for widespread application or production. In fact, it is technically classified by the Naval shipping and logistics organization as Aircraft Ammunition rather than Aircraft.[2]
There are only two officially recorded missions where the Booster Frame's use has been logged.[2] Five were used by SPARTAN-II Commandoes in an assault on a Covenant fleet, in an attempt to board a ship and recover a "package," shown to perform extremely well against Covenant Seraphs.[3]
Armament
The Booster Frame is extremely heavily armed, leading to its classification as ammunition rather than a vehicle.
- 1 M92 Principle Gauss Cannon - a powerful Magnetic Acceleration Weapon.
- 12 MITV Pods - contained in the Booster Frame's "wings". These pods contain numerous small missiles, capable of inflicting heavy damage upon Covenant shields.
- 2 80mm Ball-Mounted Rotary Cannons - on the underside of the vehicle.
- 1 M41 ELAAGat - Extended Light Anti-Aircraft Gun firing gas-jacketed armor piercing depleted uranium rounds. Contained within the rear part of the frame, this turret is capable of being operated by another soldier who can stand at the back and provide covering fire for the pilot. The turret is a variation of the M41 Vulcan Light Anti-Aircraft Gun, designed to be operable in vacuum. It fires shells with pressurized atmospheric contents to ensure an explosive percussion in a vacuum or other challenging environment.[2]
Gallery
Five Booster Frames ready to launch.
Sources
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Gauss Technology article
- ^ a b c d e Halo Waypoint, Booster Frame article
- ^ Halo Legends - The Package, part one
