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{{Status|Canon}}
{{Era|HCW|Post}}
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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''' was a proposed suit of armor 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=11|Y=2021}}


==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 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}}


===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's forearms 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}}
 
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}}
 
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}}


===Usage===
===Usage===
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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.
 
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.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:HCE ProtoHalo Concept.jpg|Extremely early concept art for ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', featuring Orion-clad cyborgs.
File:Cgw Cover.jpg|The original Macworld 1999 armour.
File:PXH CGW1999Cover Screenshot.jpg|The original Macworld 1999 armor.
File:HTMCC Orion Armour.jpg|The Orion armour in the menus of ''The Master Chief Collection''.
File:HCE OrionSquad.jpg|A squad of soldiers in Macworld armor, ported into ''Combat Evolved''.
File:HGN Orion.png|A look at the presumably non-canon appearance of the ORION armor in ''Second Sunrise Over New Mombasa''.
File:HTMCC Orion Armour.jpg|The Orion armor in the menus of ''The Master Chief Collection''.
File:H2A Zenith OrionBRClose.png|An Orion-clad Spartan holding a [[BR55 battle rifle]].
File:H2A Zenith OrionBRClose.png|An Orion-clad Spartan holding a [[BR55 battle rifle]].
File:H2A Zenith OrionBRBack.png|Back view of an Orion-clad Spartan holding a battle rifle.
File:H2A Zenith OrionBRBack.png|Back view of an Orion-clad Spartan holding a battle rifle.
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File:H2A Zenith OrionSMG.png|An Orion-clad Spartan holding an [[M7 SMG]].
File:H2A Zenith OrionSMG.png|An Orion-clad Spartan holding an [[M7 SMG]].
File:H2A Zenith OrionSMGReload.png|An Orion-clad Spartan reloading an SMG.
File:H2A Zenith OrionSMGReload.png|An Orion-clad Spartan reloading an SMG.
File:H2A Lockdown Orions.jpg|Two Spartans clad in Orion helmets and chest armors.
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]]''
**''[[Second Sunrise Over New Mombasa]] {{C|First appearance, non-canon}}
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' {{1st}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{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]]

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