Editing Project HAYABUSA

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[[Image:HayabusaArmor.png|thumb|right|The upper body components of the Hayabusa armor.]]
The '''Hayabusa Powered Assault Armor''' is a type of [[United Nations Space Command]] powered [[armor]], developed independently from the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR Project]]. It is compatible with [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II]] supersoldiers and components of the MJOLNIR armor.

==Summary==
The Hayabusa is a powered battle armor system, similar to the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR Armor]], except stemming from Project HAYABUSA as opposed to Project MJOLNIR. It was developed by [[RKD]], an Earth-based "think tank" in the year [[2536]], 6 years before the [[Mark V]] entered production. It was presented to the [[UNSC Ordnance Committee]] as an answer to the self-contained powered armor problem. Advanced materials are used in the production of the Hayabusa armor reducing the weight of the current generation armor by nearly a third (at that time).

==Development and History==
While HAYABUSA had different goals than its rival project, MJOLNIR, both programs resulted in powerful battle armor that boasted [[energy shields]]. It is unknown though whether or not the original version had energy shields. The HAYABUSA project was intended to develop self-contained power armor, and the project eventually culminated in the development of the Hayabusa Powered Assault Armor, which was developed by Facility [[RKD]] on [[Earth]] in the year [[2536]] and was accepted by the UNSC Ordnance Committee the same year.

The Hayabusa Armor's advanced materials decreased its weighty bulk by one-third, and is aesthetically Japanese in design. The Armor was designed after Ancient Samurai and Ninja designs. It includes spiked shoulder pauldrons (correctly referred to as ''s'ode''). The purpose of the Japanese aesthetics was to instill fear in enemy soldiers while compensating for the armor's lack of defensive strength by angling the pieces to reduce ballistics penetration and providing a sleek, aerodynamic figure.

The Hayabusa Armor's helmet was designed with a defensive and ultraviolet protective visor. It, like on all UNSC helmets, is the weakest point in the helmetpiece itself. The small visor is more difficult to accurately penetrate thus defending the wearer. The small visor also provides for better camouflage.

Although initially developed as its own powered armor system, it seems that the Hayabusa armor has been modified and adapted to be compatible with the next-generation MJOLNIR armor system. This allowed it to be available for use by the [[SPARTAN-II]] supersoldiers although its field deployment appeared to be extremely limited.

===Helmet Characteristics===
The helmet features '''7''' angular spikes, or spokes, one to each side and the face plate is fused into a single piece and contour. The spikes are another [[7]] reference. The top rear guard of the helmet is pointed, revealing the protruding spike. The bottom rear, around the neck forms a sort of neck guard, like that of a samurai helmet. The 7 spikes are always silver-white regardless of armor color. Clips can be seen on the side of the helmet.

===Shoulder Characteristics===
Its shoulders are replaced by three metal plates arranged in an overlapping fashion similar to the armor of a Japanese samurai, also known as the "s'ode".

===Chest Characteristics===
The Chest armor features a thick, round "collar" piece protecting the neck, as well as an angular strip of armor that appears to be "strapped" down over the chest, featuring a small delta in the center. The Hayabusa chest piece is great for hiding the neck so it will not appear abnormally long.

==How To Unlock==
*'''Head''': Obtain all 13 ''Halo 3'' [[Halo 3 Skulls|Skulls]]. 

*'''Shoulders''': Obtain 9 ''Halo 3'' Skulls. 

*'''Chest''': Obtain 5 ''Halo 3'' Skulls. 

==Trivia==
*The Hayabusa armor is the only armor that has built in white areas. This can be frustrating because some people would not want white on their armor, purely for cosmetic problems. Or, it could be very helpful if a player is going for an all white look for a free-for-all Slayer match on a snow-themed map using the coloring as camouflage. Such an advantage is only possible in a free-for-all match, however, as team colors will override the rest of the armor's color.
*The Hayabusa helmet can be a problem for players who want to avoid snipers, or for hiding in general, as a player wearing normal helmet could avoid snipers by crouching behind a rock, while a player using the Hayabusa helmet, might have the white peak on top of the helmet showing clearly, giving away their position.
*The Hayabusa armor bears a resemblance to feudal-era samurai. The armor is named after [[Wikipedia:Ryu Hayabusa|Ryu Hayabusa]], protagonist of the ''[[Wikipedia:Ninja Gaiden (series)|Ninja Gaiden]]'' series and DOA Combatant. The helmet is almost an exact copy of the "ninja of the future" costume in ''[[Wikipedia:Ninja Gaiden (2004 video game)|Ninja Gaiden]]'' on the Xbox. Bungie may have put Hayabusa armor as a way of saying thanks to Team Ninja for putting [[Nicole-458]] into [[Wikipedia:DOA4|Dead or Alive 4]]. Team Ninja, the developers of the ''Ninja Gaiden'' series and ''Dead or Alive'' series, are also mentioned in the credits for ''Halo 3''.
*McFarlane produced a Hayabusa [[Spartan]] Soldier with different colors and with interchangeable armor pieces, as well as a Katana that can be wielded in the soldier's hands, unlike in the game. The Katana could be obtained only through the Halo Points program.
*The Armor has been nicknamed ''Ninja'' armor by many players, which is ironic, as it resembles the armor of the Samurai, not a ninja; although this is probably the case because many players recognize&nbsp;the ''Ninja ''Gaiden&nbsp;reference.
*Hayabusa is Japanese for "peregrine falcon," and is also the [[wikipedia:Hayabusa|name]] for an unmanned space mission conducted by the [[wikipedia:Japanese_Aerospace_Exploration_Agency|Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency]] set to return to [[Earth]] in 2010.
* Although HAYABUSA was the counterpart to the MJOLNIR armor, the Hayabusa [[Halo 3]] [[Action Figures]] calls it MJOLNIR armor.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:Samurai Spartan.jpg|The first sighting of the armor in use, discovered a mere few days before [[Halo 3]]'s release.
Image:3231-Full.jpg|A Flaming Hayabusa Helmet, triggered by the [[Bungie]] employee-only chest plate.
Image:Me_with_katana.jpg|Hayabusa with Katana. Available upon unlocking 49 of 79 [[Achievements|achievements]].
</gallery>

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+[[Image:HayabusaArmor.png|thumb|right|The upper body components of the Hayabusa armor.]]
-|image=[[File:HTMCC H3 Hayabusa Crop.png|250px]]
+The '''Hayabusa Powered Assault Armor''' is a type of [[United Nations Space Command]] powered [[armor]], developed independently from the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR Project]]. It is compatible with [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II]] supersoldiers and components of the MJOLNIR armor.
-|manufacturer=[[RKD]]{{Ref/Game|Id=h3|H3|Armor permutations (Halo 3)|Spartan Armor Customization|Detail=HAYABUSA Description}}
-|testsite=
-|type=MJOLNIR (GEN1)
-*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]]
-|role=Heavy lifting and [[extra-vehicular activity]]
-}}
-'''Project HAYABUSA''' was a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] powered armor program developed independently from, and as a rival to [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Project MJOLNIR]]. The program later produced a MJOLNIR variant for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI generation]].{{Ref/Book|Id=ENC|Enc11|Page=96}}
+==Summary==
+The Hayabusa is a powered battle armor system, similar to the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR Armor]], except stemming from Project HAYABUSA as opposed to Project MJOLNIR. It was developed by [[RKD]], an Earth-based "think tank" in the year [[2536]], 6 years before the [[Mark V]] entered production. It was presented to the [[UNSC Ordnance Committee]] as an answer to the self-contained powered armor problem. Advanced materials are used in the production of the Hayabusa armor reducing the weight of the current generation armor by nearly a third (at that time).
-==Overview==
+==Development and History==
-===Design details===
+While HAYABUSA had different goals than its rival project, MJOLNIR, both programs resulted in powerful battle armor that boasted [[energy shields]]. It is unknown though whether or not the original version had energy shields. The HAYABUSA project was intended to develop self-contained power armor, and the project eventually culminated in the development of the Hayabusa Powered Assault Armor, which was developed by Facility [[RKD]] on [[Earth]] in the year [[2536]] and was accepted by the UNSC Ordnance Committee the same year.
-The Hayabusa armor's advanced materials decreased its weight by nearly one-third,{{Ref/Reuse|h3}} and was aesthetically designed after ancient [[Japan]]ese samurai armor. It includes spiked shoulder pauldrons similar to traditional Japanese [[Wikipedia:Japanese armour#Construction|sode]] designs.
-The Hayabusa armor's helmet was designed with a defensive and ultraviolet-protective visor. Like all UNSC helmets, the visor is the weakest part. Thus, a small visor was designed to be more difficult to accurately penetrate. As such, the small visor provides for better protection of the wearer as well as better camouflage. The Hayabusa was designed with greater emphasis on heavy lifting and [[extra-vehicular activity]] than the MJOLNIR. It is slightly slower and less dexterous than its MJOLNIR counterpart, though it is nonetheless highly effective and possesses most of the design features of the MJOLNIR Mark VI.{{Ref/Book|Enc09|Page=93}}
+The Hayabusa Armor's advanced materials decreased its weighty bulk by one-third, and is aesthetically Japanese in design. The Armor was designed after Ancient Samurai and Ninja designs. It includes spiked shoulder pauldrons (correctly referred to as ''s'ode''). The purpose of the Japanese aesthetics was to instill fear in enemy soldiers while compensating for the armor's lack of defensive strength by angling the pieces to reduce ballistics penetration and providing a sleek, aerodynamic figure.
-===Development history===
+The Hayabusa Armor's helmet was designed with a defensive and ultraviolet protective visor. It, like on all UNSC helmets, is the weakest point in the helmetpiece itself. The small visor is more difficult to accurately penetrate thus defending the wearer. The small visor also provides for better camouflage.
-The Hayabusa is a powered battle armor system, similar to the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]], except stemming from Project HAYABUSA as opposed to Project MJOLNIR. It was developed by the [[RKD]] group, an Earth-based think tank, in the year [[2536]], fifteen years before the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|MJOLNIR Mark V]] entered production. It was presented to the [[UNSC Ordnance Committee]] as an answer to the self-contained powered armor problem.{{Ref/Reuse|h3}}
-Originally, RKD developed Project HAYABUSA without knowledge of the classified [[Project MJOLNIR]]. After contacts were made between RKD and [[ONI]]'s [[Materials Group]], the two pooled their research resources, resulting in the creation of a MJOLNIR-compatible HAYABUSA variant. Featuring a number of stylistic and functional improvements, it became a crucial piece of hardware in the later years of the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}}
+Although initially developed as its own powered armor system, it seems that the Hayabusa armor has been modified and adapted to be compatible with the next-generation MJOLNIR armor system. This allowed it to be available for use by the [[SPARTAN-II]] supersoldiers although its field deployment appeared to be extremely limited.
-==In-game information==
+===Helmet Characteristics===
-===''Halo 3''===
+The helmet features '''7''' angular spikes, or spokes, one to each side and the face plate is fused into a single piece and contour. The spikes are another [[7]] reference. The top rear guard of the helmet is pointed, revealing the protruding spike. The bottom rear, around the neck forms a sort of neck guard, like that of a samurai helmet. The 7 spikes are always silver-white regardless of armor color. Clips can be seen on the side of the helmet.
-The Hayabusa [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|armor permutation]] is a special unlock in ''Halo 3''.
-{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
-! style="width: 15%"|Helmet
-! style="width: 55%"|Description
-! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo 3'')
-! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo: MCC'')
-|- align="center"
-|rowspan=4|[[File:HTMCC H3 Hayabusa Menu Render.png|100px]]<br/>Hayabusa
-|align="left"|'''Helmet:''' The critical innovation brought about by RKD's involvement in the development of power armor is in the use of advanced materials-reducing the weight of current generation armor by nearly a third.
-|Obtain all thirteen [[Halo 3 skulls|skulls]].
-|rowspan=4|Unlocked by default.
-|- align="center"
-|align="left"|'''Shoulder:''' Although the two projects were developed wholly independent of one another, projects HAYABUSA and MJOLNIR mirrored each other in many ways.
-|Obtain nine skulls
-|- align="center"
-|align="left"|'''Chest:''' In late 2536, RKD -an Earth-based think tank- presented the UNSC Ordnance Committee with the answer to the self-contained powered armor problem: Project HAYABUSA.
-|Obtain five skulls
-|- align="center"
-|align="left"|'''MCC:''' While wholly independent of one another, projects HAYABUSA and MJOLNIR mirrored each other in many ways.
-|N/A
-|}
-==Production notes==
+===Shoulder Characteristics===
-The Hayabusa armor was at some point [[Cut Halo 4 customization|intended for]] inclusion in ''[[Halo 4]]''{{'}}s [[multiplayer]]. Concept art was created for a [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|<nowiki>[GEN2]</nowiki>]] iteration of the armor by artist Gabo Garza.{{Ref/Site|Id=GaboGarzaArtstation|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/XBk5Na|Site=ArtStation|Page=SPARTANS MP, Gabo Garza|D=27|M=4|Y=2021}} A high-poly model of this armour was later created by an artist at [[Liquid Development]], a studio which assisted in the creation of ''Halo 4''{{'}}s multiplayer armour sets. However, this version of Hayabusa has never been seen implemented within the game engine, and was not present in the final game.
+Its shoulders are replaced by three metal plates arranged in an overlapping fashion similar to the armor of a Japanese samurai, also known as the "s'ode".
+===Chest Characteristics===
+The Chest armor features a thick, round "collar" piece protecting the neck, as well as an angular strip of armor that appears to be "strapped" down over the chest, featuring a small delta in the center. The Hayabusa chest piece is great for hiding the neck so it will not appear abnormally long.
+==How To Unlock==
+*'''Head''': Obtain all 13 ''Halo 3'' [[Halo 3 Skulls|Skulls]].
+*'''Shoulders''': Obtain 9 ''Halo 3'' Skulls.
+*'''Chest''': Obtain 5 ''Halo 3'' Skulls.
 ==Trivia==
-{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of HAYABUSA armor}}
+*The Hayabusa armor is the only armor that has built in white areas. This can be frustrating because some people would not want white on their armor, purely for cosmetic problems. Or, it could be very helpful if a player is going for an all white look for a free-for-all Slayer match on a snow-themed map using the coloring as camouflage. Such an advantage is only possible in a free-for-all match, however, as team colors will override the rest of the armor's color.
-*The Hayabusa armor bears a resemblance to the armor worn by feudal-era [[Wikipedia:Samurai|samurai]]. The armor is named after [[ninjagaiden:Ryu Hayabusa|Ryu Hayabusa]], the protagonist of the ''[[Wikipedia:Ninja Gaiden (series)|Ninja Gaiden]]'' series and a combatant in the [[Wikipedia:Dead or Alive (series)|''Dead or Alive'' series]]. The helmet is almost an exact copy of the "ninja of the future" costume in ''[[Wikipedia:Ninja Gaiden (2004 video game)|Ninja Gaiden]]'' on the Xbox. Bungie likely created the Hayabusa armor as a tribute to Team Ninja for adding [[Nicole-458]] into [[Wikipedia:Dead or Alive 4|Dead or Alive 4]]. Team Ninja, the developers of the ''Ninja Gaiden'' series and ''Dead or Alive'' series, are mentioned in the credits for ''Halo 3''.
+*The Hayabusa helmet can be a problem for players who want to avoid snipers, or for hiding in general, as a player wearing normal helmet could avoid snipers by crouching behind a rock, while a player using the Hayabusa helmet, might have the white peak on top of the helmet showing clearly, giving away their position.
-*Hayabusa is Japanese for "peregrine falcon" and is also the [[Wikipedia:Hayabusa|name]] for an unmanned space mission conducted by the [[Wikipedia:Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency|Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency]] that returned to [[Earth]] on June 13, 2010, and the Nakajima Ki-43-III-KAI fighter craft flown during World War II.
+*The Hayabusa armor bears a resemblance to feudal-era samurai. The armor is named after [[Wikipedia:Ryu Hayabusa|Ryu Hayabusa]], protagonist of the ''[[Wikipedia:Ninja Gaiden (series)|Ninja Gaiden]]'' series and DOA Combatant. The helmet is almost an exact copy of the "ninja of the future" costume in ''[[Wikipedia:Ninja Gaiden (2004 video game)|Ninja Gaiden]]'' on the Xbox. Bungie may have put Hayabusa armor as a way of saying thanks to Team Ninja for putting [[Nicole-458]] into [[Wikipedia:DOA4|Dead or Alive 4]]. Team Ninja, the developers of the ''Ninja Gaiden'' series and ''Dead or Alive'' series, are also mentioned in the credits for ''Halo 3''.
-*[[SHINOBI-class Mjolnir]] is considered the spiritual successor of Project HAYABUSA.
+*McFarlane produced a Hayabusa [[Spartan]] Soldier with different colors and with interchangeable armor pieces, as well as a Katana that can be wielded in the soldier's hands, unlike in the game. The Katana could be obtained only through the Halo Points program.
+*The Armor has been nicknamed ''Ninja'' armor by many players, which is ironic, as it resembles the armor of the Samurai, not a ninja; although this is probably the case because many players recognize&nbsp;the ''Ninja ''Gaiden&nbsp;reference.
+*Hayabusa is Japanese for "peregrine falcon," and is also the [[wikipedia:Hayabusa|name]] for an unmanned space mission conducted by the [[wikipedia:Japanese_Aerospace_Exploration_Agency|Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency]] set to return to [[Earth]] in 2010.
+* Although HAYABUSA was the counterpart to the MJOLNIR armor, the Hayabusa [[Halo 3]] [[Action Figures]] calls it MJOLNIR armor.
 ==Gallery==
-===''Halo 3''===
 <gallery>
-File:HayabusaArmor.png|Close-up of the Hayabusa armor.
+Image:Samurai Spartan.jpg|The first sighting of the armor in use, discovered a mere few days before [[Halo 3]]'s release.
-File:HTMCC-H3 Hayabusa Closeup.jpg|A Spartan-II clad in full HAYABUSA armor.
+Image:3231-Full.jpg|A Flaming Hayabusa Helmet, triggered by the [[Bungie]] employee-only chest plate.
-File:HTMCC-H3 Hayabusa with Katana.jpg|A view of the back of the HAYABUSA armor with the Katana.
+Image:Me_with_katana.jpg|Hayabusa with Katana. Available upon unlocking 49 of 79 [[Achievements|achievements]].
-File:H3 Hayabusa with flame chest.jpg|A flaming Hayabusa helmet, triggered by the [[Bungie]] employee-only chest plate.
-File:H3 Hayabusa with katana.jpg|Hayabusa with [[katana]]. Available upon unlocking 49 of 79 [[achievement]]s.
-File:HTMCC H3 Katana Menu Render.png|Hayabusa with Katana as rendered in the menus for ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
 </gallery>
-===''Halo 4''===
+{{Armor}}
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+{{MJOLNIR Variations}}
-File:H4 Concept MultiplayerArmors.jpg|Concept art for many ''Halo 4'' armors, including Hayabusa (third row, third column).
+[[Category:UNSC]]
-File:H4 Hayabusa armor 3d model.jpg|Front and back renders of the Hayabusa armor in ''Halo 4''.
+[[Category:Technology]]
-File:H4 Hayabusa armor 3d model-2.jpg|Angled front and back renders.
+[[Category:Armor Permutations]]
-</gallery>
-==List of appearances==
-*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}}
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