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| {{Armor infobox | | {{Armor infobox |
| |name=Orion | | |name=Orion |
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| The '''ORION Exoframe Load Carrier''', often simplified to simply the "'''ORION armor'''," was a [[powered exoskeleton]] design developed by {{Project|MELAENO}}, as a sister project intended for use in the [[ORION Project|ORION program]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=76}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CF|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/anniversary-armory|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Anniversary Armory|D=03|M=11|Y=2021}} | | The '''ORION armor''' is a suit of armor constructed by, and for, the [[ORION Project]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CF|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/anniversary-armory|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Anniversary Armory|D=03|M=02|Y=2021}} |
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| ==Overview== | | ==Overview== |
| ===Design details=== | | ===Specifications=== |
| The Orion armor encompasses a full-body armor suite, with a helmet notably reminiscent of select [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]] and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]] helmets of which it would serve as the grandfather of. The chest armor is equipped with a prototype fitting for a "[[Shoulder Angel]]" micro-missile/decoy launcher.{{Ref/Reuse|CF}} | | The Orion armor encompasses a full-body armour suite, with a helmet notably reminiscent of select [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark IV]] and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]] helmets of which it would serve as the grandfather of. The chest armor is equipped with a prototype fitting for a "[[Shoulder Angel]]" micro-missile/decoy launcher.{{Ref/Reuse|CF}} |
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| ===Development history=== | | ===Development history=== |
| ORION armor was created as a part of the [[Colonial Military Authority]]'s {{Project|MELAENO}}—a project inspired by the [[Materials Group]]'s {{Project|HRUNTING}} series of powered exoskeletons. Ultimately, only a few components of the armor underwent field testing before the project's cancellation.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
| | The Orion armor was field-tested by ORION operatives during [[Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE]], during the [[Insurrection]]. Testing of the greaves was conducted by [[ORION candidate 029]] on [[Mars]], with the suit's hardware development studies later going on to provide useful data for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] project. The suit's design informed MJOLNIR's team on ensuring high range of motion and high levels of protection.{{Ref/Reuse|CF}} |
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| The Orion armor's forearms were field-tested by ORION operatives in [[Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE]], during the [[Insurrection]]. Testing of the greaves was conducted by [[ORION candidate 029]] on [[Mars]],{{Ref/Reuse|CF}} with the suit's hardware development studies later going on to provide useful data for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] project.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Classified MELAENO project files were dug up by [[Catherine Halsey]] in [[2515]] and the useful parts noted,{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} with the suit's design ultimately going on to inform the MJOLNIR team on ensuring high range of motion and high levels of protection.{{Ref/Reuse|CF}} | |
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| The Orion exoframe was later used by the [[Watershed Division]] as a useful stepping stone in the development of the [[Semi-Powered Infiltration armor]] used in the [[SPARTAN-III program]]. As of [[2559]], many of MELAENO's successes and failures remain classified.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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| ===Usage=== | | ===Usage=== |
| What little of the Orion armor that was actually created was employed by ORION personnel during Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE, around [[2506]]-[[2507]].{{Ref/Reuse|CF}}
| | The Orion armor was employed by ORION personnel during Operation: KALEIDOSCOPE, around [[2506]]-[[2507]].{{Ref/Reuse|CF}} |
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| ==In-game information== | | ==In-game information== |
| Orion was implemented into ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' as a useable [[Armor customization (Halo 2: Anniversary)|armor set]] in the [[Halo 20th anniversary|20th anniversary celebration]] event for ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', marking the first time a new piece of customisation was implemented for the game. The set is available for purchase in [[The Exchange]] on the week of November 3, 2021 and again on the week of January 5, 2022.{{Ref/Site|Id=Unlock|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/celebrating-20-years-of-halo-in-the-master-chief-collection|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Celebrating 20 Years of Halo in The Master Chief Collection|D=03|M=11|Y=2021}} | | Orion was implemented into ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' in the 20th anniversary celebration event for ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', marking the first time a new piece of customisation was implemented for the game. The set is available for purchase in [[The Exchange]] on the week of November 3, 2021 and again on the week of January 5, 2022.{{Ref/Site|Id=Unlock|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/celebrating-20-years-of-halo-in-the-master-chief-collection|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Celebrating 20 Years of Halo in The Master Chief Collection|D=03|M=11|Y=2021}} |
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| ==Production notes== | | ==Production notes== |
| The Orion armor design dates back to the [[1999 (real world)|1999]]-era armor seen at MacWorld 1999 during the [[Halo announcement trailer|''Halo'' announcement trailer]], which was used to officially unveil ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' to the public for the first time ever. | | The Orion armor design dates back to the [[1999]]-era armor seen at MacWorld 1999 during the [[Halo announcement trailer|''Halo'' announcement trailer]], which was used to officially unveil ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' to the public for the first time ever. |
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| The armor made its first appearance in published ''Halo'' media in [[2005]]'s ''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''. The armor can be seen on page 96 as an unnamed extra during the story ''[[Second Sunrise Over New Mombasa]]'', in a presumably non-canon appearance.{{Ref/Comic|HGN|Story=Second Sunrise Over New Mombasa|Page=96}} It was first featured in a canonical capacity in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' for ''Halo''{{'}}s 20th anniversary.
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| ==Gallery==
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| File:HCE ProtoHalo Concept.jpg|Extremely early concept art for ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', featuring Orion-clad cyborgs.
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| File:PXH CGW1999Cover Screenshot.jpg|The original Macworld 1999 armor.
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| File:HCE OrionSquad.jpg|A squad of soldiers in Macworld armor, ported into ''Combat Evolved''.
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| File:HGN Orion.png|A look at the presumably non-canon appearance of the ORION armor in ''Second Sunrise Over New Mombasa''.
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| File:HTMCC Orion Armour.jpg|The Orion armor in the menus of ''The Master Chief Collection''.
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| File:H2A Zenith OrionBRClose.png|An Orion-clad Spartan holding a [[BR55 battle rifle]].
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| File:H2A Zenith OrionBRBack.png|Back view of an Orion-clad Spartan holding a battle rifle.
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| File:H2A Zenith OrionBRFar.png|An Orion-clad Spartan holding a battle rifle.
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| File:H2A Zenith OrionBRReload.png|An Orion-clad Spartan reloading a battle rifle.
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| File:H2A Zenith OrionSPNKr 1.png|An Orion-clad Spartan holding an [[M41 SPNKR]].
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| File:H2A Zenith OrionSPNKr 2.png|An Orion-clad Spartan holding an M41 rocket launcher.
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| File:H2A Zenith OrionSMG.png|An Orion-clad Spartan holding an [[M7 SMG]].
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| File:H2A Zenith OrionSMGReload.png|An Orion-clad Spartan reloading an SMG.
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| File:H2A Lockdown Orions.jpg|Two Spartans clad in Orion helmets and chest armors.
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| File:Enc22-OrionArmour.png|Orion armor in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]''.
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| ==List of appearances== | | ==List of appearances== |
| *''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
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| **''[[Second Sunrise Over New Mombasa]] {{C|First appearance, non-canon}}
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| *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' {{1st}} | | *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' {{1st}} |
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| ==Sources== | | ==Sources== |
| {{Ref/Sources}} | | {{Ref/Sources}} |
| | | {{Armor|Human}} |
| {{Human exoskeletons}} | |
| {{Armor/Permutation|H2A}} | | {{Armor/Permutation|H2A}} |
| [[Category:Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer armor permutations]] | | [[Category:Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer armor permutations]] |
| [[Category:UNSC armor]] | | [[Category:UNSC armor]] |
