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'''Chalybs Defense Solutions''' ('''CDS''') is a [[human]] [[Wikipedia:defense contractor|defense technology contractor]] that was formerly based on the [[Outer Colony]] of [[Meridian]]. Chalybs Defense Solutions provides the [[United Nations Space Command]] with various [[armor]], weaponry, and tanks; most notably, CDS was formerly responsible for manufacturing the [[M808 Scorpion]].<ref name="meridian">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/meridian '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Meridian'']</ref>
'''Chalybs Defense Solutions''' ('''CDS''') is a [[human]] [[Wikipedia:defense contractor|defense technology contractor]] that was formerly based on the [[Outer Colony]] of [[Meridian]]. Chalybs Defense Solutions provides the [[United Nations Space Command]] with various [[armor]], weaponry, and tanks; most notably, CDS was formerly responsible for manufacturing the [[M808 Scorpion]].<ref name="meridian">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/meridian '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Meridian'']</ref>


==History==
==Overview==
[[File:H4-M808ScorpionMBT.png|thumb|250px|The Scorpion, CDS' most notable product.]]
===Products===
According to [[Saskia Nazari]], Chalybs Defense Systems has been around "forever," though it has used different names in the past.{{Ref/Reuse|BB157}} Along with selling to the UNSC, Chalybs had ties to the [[Insurrection]], selling weapons to both sides.{{Ref/Reuse|BBC17}}
 
In [[2479]], Chalybs Defense Solutions was one of the several military contractors that took residence on the [[human]] [[Outer Colony]] of [[Meridian]].{{Ref/Reuse|meridian}} CDS established numerous facilities on Meridian, including one in the city of [[Angoulême]].<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 97'' (2011)</ref> The company secured the contract for the [[M808 Scorpion]], bringing profit and economic stability to both Meridian and themselves.<ref name="unconfirmed intel">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level, ''[[Unconfirmed]]'' - [[Mission Intel]]</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 164''</ref> CDS also developed and manufactured the [[M850 Grizzly]].<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 86''</ref> Chalybs Defense Solutions was contracted by the [[UNSC Navy]]'s [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] to manufacture the [[M145D Rhino|M145D ''"Rhino"'' artillery vehicle]], which was based on the ONI-developed ''Zeus'' 320mm [[Plasma weaponry|plasma cannon]],<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 155''</ref> and to manufacture the [[Asymmetrical Action Group Operator armor|Operator armor]] for the [[Beta-5 Division]]'s [[Asymmetrical Action Group]].<ref name="EVG 133">'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 133''</ref> Chalybs also developed the [[UNSC Air Force Pilot helmet|standard-issue pilot helmet]] for the [[UNSC Air Force]].<ref name="EVG 139">'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 139''</ref> Both armor systems were tested at the Chalybs Testing Preserve.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG 133}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG 139}}
 
During the [[Human-Covenant War]], Meridian was [[Battle of Meridian|attacked]] by the [[Covenant]] in [[2548]], hoping to cut off the supply lines Meridian provided to the [[United Nations Space Command]]'s war effort.{{Ref/Reuse|meridian}} After finding an old [[Sundered Legion]], [[Saskia Nazari]] discovered that it had an CDS control pad and was able to use override codes she had learned from her parents who worked for the company to open the hanger door.<ref name="BB157">'''[[Halo: Battle Born]]''', ''page 157''</ref> Later, Saskia, [[Victor Gallardo]], [[Dorian Nguyen]], [[Evelyn Rousseau]] and [[Spartan-III]] [[Owen-B096]] took some of her parents prototype weapons to fight the Covenant.<ref name="BBC17">'''[[Halo: Battle Born]]''', ''Chapter 17''</ref> By [[2551]], Meridian was [[Glassing|glassed]] by the Covenant and CDS was forced to abandon all of their facilities on the world.<ref name="interactive">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''']</ref>
 
Following the Covenant War, [[Acheron Security]] took control of manufacturing the M808 Scorpion,<ref name="H4 visual">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 110''</ref> while the [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]] took over production of the Operator and Commando armors.{{Ref/Reuse|interactive}} In [[2556]], Chalybs Defense Solutions was one of many companies put under "active investigation" by [[ONI]] after the [[Terrorist attack on Sedra City|Sedra terrorist attack]].<ref name="Halo Nightfall">'''[[Halo: Nightfall: ONI: Walk the Path|ONI: Walk the Path]]'''</ref>
 
==Products==
{{Col-begin}}
{{Col-begin}}
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{{Col-2}}
===Land vehicles===
====Land vehicles====
*[[M808 Scorpion]] {{C|formerly}}
*[[M808 Scorpion]] {{C|formerly}}
*[[M820 Scorpion]]
*[[M820 Scorpion]]
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*[[M145D Rhino]]
*[[M145D Rhino]]


===Weapons===
====Weapons====
*[[M363 sticky detonator]] {{C|formerly}}
*[[M363 sticky detonator]] {{C|formerly}}
*[[M57 Pilum]]
*[[M57 Pilum]]
*[[MLRS-1 Hydra]]
*[[Hydra]]
**[[MLRS-1 Hydra]]
**[[MLRS-1 Hydra]]
**[[MLRS-2 Hydra]]
**[[MLRS-2 Hydra]]
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{{Col-2}}
{{Col-2}}


===Armor===
====Armor====
*[[PILOT-class Mjolnir]]
*[[PILOT-class Mjolnir]]
*[[COMMANDO-class Mjolnir]] [GEN1]
*[[COMMANDO-class Mjolnir]] [GEN1]
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*[[TRACER-class Mjolnir]]
*[[TRACER-class Mjolnir]]
{{Col-end}}
{{Col-end}}
===Facilities===
{| class="wikitable sortable " style="width: 50%;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="0"
|-
!scope="col"|Planet
!scope="col"|Location
!scope="col"|Facility Name/Facility Role
|-
|[[Earth]]
|[[Seattle]], [[United Republic of North America]]
|[[Seattle Complex]]
|-
|[[Meridian]]
|[[Angoulême]]
|
|-
|Unknown
|Unknown
|[[Chalybs Testing Preserve]]
|}


==Facilities==
==History==
*[[Chalybs Testing Preserve]]
[[File:H4-M808ScorpionMBT.png|thumb|250px|The Scorpion, CDS' most notable product.]]
According to [[Saskia Nazari]], Chalybs Defense Systems has been around "forever," though it has used different names in the past.{{Ref/Reuse|BB157}} Along with selling to the UNSC, Chalybs had ties to the [[Insurrection]], selling weapons to both sides.{{Ref/Reuse|BBC17}}
 
In [[2479]], Chalybs Defense Solutions was one of the several military contractors that took residence on the [[human]] [[Outer Colony]] of [[Meridian]].{{Ref/Reuse|meridian}} CDS established numerous facilities on Meridian, including one in the city of [[Angoulême]].<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 97'' (2011)</ref> The company secured the contract for the [[M808 Scorpion]], bringing profit and economic stability to both Meridian and themselves.<ref name="unconfirmed intel">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level, ''[[Unconfirmed]]'' - [[Mission Intel]]</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 164''</ref> CDS also developed and manufactured the [[M850 Grizzly]].<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 86''</ref> Chalybs Defense Solutions was contracted by the [[UNSC Navy]]'s [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] to manufacture the [[M145D Rhino|M145D ''"Rhino"'' artillery vehicle]], which was based on the ONI-developed ''Zeus'' 320mm [[Plasma weaponry|plasma cannon]],<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 155''</ref> and to manufacture the [[Asymmetrical Action Group Operator armor|Operator armor]] for the [[Beta-5 Division]]'s [[Asymmetrical Action Group]].<ref name="EVG 133">'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 133''</ref> Chalybs also developed the [[UNSC Air Force Pilot helmet|standard-issue pilot helmet]] for the [[UNSC Air Force]].<ref name="EVG 139">'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 139''</ref> Both armor systems were tested at the Chalybs Testing Preserve.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG 133}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG 139}}
 
During the [[Human-Covenant War]], Meridian was [[Battle of Meridian|attacked]] by the [[Covenant]] in [[2548]], hoping to cut off the supply lines Meridian provided to the [[United Nations Space Command]]'s war effort.{{Ref/Reuse|meridian}} After finding an old [[Sundered Legion]], [[Saskia Nazari]] discovered that it had an CDS control pad and was able to use override codes she had learned from her parents who worked for the company to open the hanger door.<ref name="BB157">'''[[Halo: Battle Born]]''', ''page 157''</ref> Later, Saskia, [[Victor Gallardo]], [[Dorian Nguyen]], [[Evelyn Rousseau]] and [[Spartan-III]] [[Owen-B096]] took some of her parents prototype weapons to fight the Covenant.<ref name="BBC17">'''[[Halo: Battle Born]]''', ''Chapter 17''</ref> By [[2551]], Meridian was [[Glassing|glassed]] by the Covenant and CDS was forced to abandon all of their facilities on the world.<ref name="interactive">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''']</ref>
 
Following the Covenant War, [[Acheron Security]] took control of manufacturing the M808 Scorpion,<ref name="H4 visual">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 110''</ref> while the [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]] took over production of the Operator and Commando armors.{{Ref/Reuse|interactive}} In [[2556]], Chalybs Defense Solutions was one of many companies put under "active investigation" by [[ONI]] after the [[Terrorist attack on Sedra City|Sedra terrorist attack]].<ref name="Halo Nightfall">'''[[Halo: Nightfall: ONI: Walk the Path|ONI: Walk the Path]]'''</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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{{Col-2}}
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{Indirect appearance}}
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{Indirect appearance}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{Indirect appearance}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{Indirect appearance}}
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*''[[Halo Legends]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
**''[[Origins]]'' {{Indirect appearance}}
**''[[Origins]]'' {{Indirect appearance}}
{{Col-2}}
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{Indirect appearance}}
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{Indirect appearance}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' {{Indirect appearance}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' {{Indirect appearance}}
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*''[[Halo: Meridian Divide]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Meridian Divide]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}}
{{Col-end}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Ref/Sources}}
[[Category:Human businesses]]
[[Category:Human businesses]]

Revision as of 20:42, October 28, 2021

Chalybs Defense Solutions emblem.

Chalybs Defense Solutions (CDS) is a human defense technology contractor that was formerly based on the Outer Colony of Meridian. Chalybs Defense Solutions provides the United Nations Space Command with various armor, weaponry, and tanks; most notably, CDS was formerly responsible for manufacturing the M808 Scorpion.[1]

Overview

Products

Land vehicles

Weapons

Armor

Facilities

Planet Location Facility Name/Facility Role
Earth Seattle, United Republic of North America Seattle Complex
Meridian Angoulême
Unknown Unknown Chalybs Testing Preserve

History

The Scorpion, CDS' most notable product.

According to Saskia Nazari, Chalybs Defense Systems has been around "forever," though it has used different names in the past.[2] Along with selling to the UNSC, Chalybs had ties to the Insurrection, selling weapons to both sides.[3]

In 2479, Chalybs Defense Solutions was one of the several military contractors that took residence on the human Outer Colony of Meridian.[1] CDS established numerous facilities on Meridian, including one in the city of Angoulême.[4] The company secured the contract for the M808 Scorpion, bringing profit and economic stability to both Meridian and themselves.[5][6] CDS also developed and manufactured the M850 Grizzly.[7] Chalybs Defense Solutions was contracted by the UNSC Navy's Office of Naval Intelligence to manufacture the M145D "Rhino" artillery vehicle, which was based on the ONI-developed Zeus 320mm plasma cannon,[8] and to manufacture the Operator armor for the Beta-5 Division's Asymmetrical Action Group.[9] Chalybs also developed the standard-issue pilot helmet for the UNSC Air Force.[10] Both armor systems were tested at the Chalybs Testing Preserve.[9][10]

During the Human-Covenant War, Meridian was attacked by the Covenant in 2548, hoping to cut off the supply lines Meridian provided to the United Nations Space Command's war effort.[1] After finding an old Sundered Legion, Saskia Nazari discovered that it had an CDS control pad and was able to use override codes she had learned from her parents who worked for the company to open the hanger door.[2] Later, Saskia, Victor Gallardo, Dorian Nguyen, Evelyn Rousseau and Spartan-III Owen-B096 took some of her parents prototype weapons to fight the Covenant.[3] By 2551, Meridian was glassed by the Covenant and CDS was forced to abandon all of their facilities on the world.[11]

Following the Covenant War, Acheron Security took control of manufacturing the M808 Scorpion,[12] while the Naphtali Contractor Corporation took over production of the Operator and Commando armors.[11] In 2556, Chalybs Defense Solutions was one of many companies put under "active investigation" by ONI after the Sedra terrorist attack.[13]

Trivia

Chalybs is a genus of gossamer-winged butterflies.

Gallery

  • An alternate logo for the company.

    An alternate logo for the company.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint: Meridian
  2. ^ a b Halo: Battle Born, page 157
  3. ^ a b Halo: Battle Born, Chapter 17
  4. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 97 (2011)
  5. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level, Unconfirmed - Mission Intel
  6. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 164
  7. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 86
  8. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 155
  9. ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 133
  10. ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 139
  11. ^ a b Halo 4 Interactive Guide
  12. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 110
  13. ^ ONI: Walk the Path
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