Titanium
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Titanium (pronounced /taɪˈteɪniəm/) is a metallic chemical element.
The planet Reach had plentiful deposits of titanium, which were the original reason for its colonization.[1] With numerous titanium mines, Reach was the largest non-automated exporter of titanium in human-controlled space by 2535.[2]
Uses[edit]
Titanium is a major component in the UNSC's Titanium-A armor, a form of titanium that has been specifically strengthened on a molecular level.[3] Titanium is used in the construction of the M12 Warthog FAV and its variants.[4] The M808 Scorpion main battle tank is outfitted with thick ceramic-titanium armor plating that is incredibly resilient to damage.[5] ODST armor[6] and Long range stealth orbital drop pod[7] both incorporate titanium as a form of armor. Non-reflective titanium carbide coating is used on the standard UNSC combat knife.[8] Titanium is used to create strong physical restraints, such as wristlets and chains.[9] Titanium is also used in products such as fire extinguishers,[10] plybars,[11] and protective blast doors.[12] Some artificial limbs use titanium in the joints of the fingers.[13]
Titanium is commonly used as a strong form of structural support. Six beveled titanium spars were used as support on the Tiara orbiting Harvest.[14] The ceiling of Mack's data center on Harvest was braced with titanium beams.[15] Kurt Ambrose's residence in Camp Currahee on Onyx was reinforced by titanium girders.[16] Titanium supports were also used in the interior of Chiroptera-class subprowlers.[17] In preparation for Operation: FIRST STRIKE, the Spartan-IIs reinforced the hull of a Dextro Xur-pattern Spirit with titanium plates in order to allow the dropship to withstand the stresses of a slipspace exit.[18]
Sources[edit]
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 70; (2010), page 89
- ^ Bungie.net: Planet: Reach (excerpt from CAA FACTBOOK l.update 12.7.2535)
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 315 (2011 edition)
- ^ Bungie.net: Defiant Map Pack
- ^ Halo: The Flood, page 152 (2010 edition)
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 13
- ^ Halo 3, Armory
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 100 (2010 edition)
- ^ Halo: Evolutions, "Pariah", page 37
- ^ Halo: Evolutions, "Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian", page 90
- ^ Halo: Evolutions, "Pariah", page 47
- ^ Halo: First Strike, page 149 (2010 edition)
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 86
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 66
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 179
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 140
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 145
- ^ Halo: First Strike, page 359 (2010 edition)
