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The [[United Nations Space Command]] utilizes nuclear fusion reactors to a great degree, from spacecraft to [[UNSC reactor|groundside bases]]. Fusion reactors powered by [[deuterium]]-deuterium reactions are used as a power source on UNSC [[warship]]s. The reactor makes up the main component of a ship's primary propulsion system, known as a [[fusion drive]], which uses vectored drive exhaust to provide thrust.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Maw]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 275''</ref>
The [[United Nations Space Command]] utilizes nuclear fusion reactors to a great degree, from spacecraft to [[UNSC reactor|groundside bases]]. Fusion reactors powered by [[deuterium]]-deuterium reactions are used as a power source on UNSC [[warship]]s. The reactor makes up the main component of a ship's primary propulsion system, known as a [[fusion drive]], which uses vectored drive exhaust to provide thrust.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Maw]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 275''</ref>


The UNSC has also mastered fusion reactor technology on a remarkably small scale, as demonstrated by the miniature fusion plants mounted on the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 45''</ref> Despite their size, these reactors are extremely efficient; the microfusion plant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|MJOLNIR Mark IV]] was capable of providing power for 15 years of continuous operation.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 140''</ref> [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|[GEN2] Mjolnir armor]] are equipped with a compact fusion reactor installed in the back of the armor's torso carapace.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/the-halo-bulletin-knowledge-drop '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo Bulletin 9.24.14'']</ref>
The UNSC has also mastered fusion reactor technology on a remarkably small scale, as demonstrated by the miniature fusion plants mounted on the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 45''</ref> Despite their size, these reactors are extremely efficient; the microfusion plant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|MJOLNIR Mark IV]] was capable of providing power for 15 years of continuous operation.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 140''</ref> [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|[GEN2] Mjolnir armor]] are equipped with a compact fusion reactor installed in the back of the armor's torso carapace.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/the-halo-bulletin-knowledge-drop '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo Bulletin 9.24.14'']</ref> The [[UNSC Army]] and [[UNSC Air Force|Air Force]] units utilize air-transportable fusion reactor [[generators]], like the [[MEP-PU-2550D/E Generator]], to meet their mobile power requirements.<ref name="Spartan Games">[http://www.spartangames.co.uk/make-your-halo-table-look-awesome '''Spartan Games''': ''Make your Halo table look awesome!'']</ref>
 


The [[Covenant]] employ a more advanced type of fusion power plant, known as the [[pinch fusion reactor]], to power their starships and other machines.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 305''</ref>
The [[Covenant]] employ a more advanced type of fusion power plant, known as the [[pinch fusion reactor]], to power their starships and other machines.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 305''</ref>
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A fusion reactor is a type of nuclear power plant that uses nuclear fusion for power generation.

Usage

A ground-site fusion reactor.

The United Nations Space Command utilizes nuclear fusion reactors to a great degree, from spacecraft to groundside bases. Fusion reactors powered by deuterium-deuterium reactions are used as a power source on UNSC warships. The reactor makes up the main component of a ship's primary propulsion system, known as a fusion drive, which uses vectored drive exhaust to provide thrust.[1][2]

The UNSC has also mastered fusion reactor technology on a remarkably small scale, as demonstrated by the miniature fusion plants mounted on the MJOLNIR armor.[3] Despite their size, these reactors are extremely efficient; the microfusion plant of the MJOLNIR Mark IV was capable of providing power for 15 years of continuous operation.[4] [GEN2] Mjolnir armor are equipped with a compact fusion reactor installed in the back of the armor's torso carapace.[5] The UNSC Army and Air Force units utilize air-transportable fusion reactor generators, like the MEP-PU-2550D/E Generator, to meet their mobile power requirements.[6]


The Covenant employ a more advanced type of fusion power plant, known as the pinch fusion reactor, to power their starships and other machines.[7]

Trivia

Real-world fusion reactors currently require more power than they release, so are not yet an economical means of electricity generation. Promising approaches include doughnut-shaped tokamaks, polywells and laser-driven inertial confinement fusion. In 2014, Lockheed Martin introduced the Compact Fusion reactor which promises to be an economical means of electrical generation.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved, campaign level, The Maw
  2. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 275
  3. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 45
  4. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 140
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint: Halo Bulletin 9.24.14
  6. ^ Spartan Games: Make your Halo table look awesome!
  7. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 305
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