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[[File:HCD Blue Team.png | [[File:HCD Blue Team.png|thumb|Blue Team wearing Project: COBALT variants on [[Alpha Corvi II]].]] | ||
'''Project: COBALT''' is a project that introduced a new chassis of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV]] for [[Blue Team]] to use during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. | '''Project: COBALT''' is a project that introduced a new chassis of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV]] for [[Blue Team]] to use during the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Comic|Id=HCDHBJ117|HCD|Detail=Hardcover bonus - John-117}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Project: COBALT suits had prototype stealth technology that was in each suit | In an effort to optimise each Spartan's field competencies and test skunkwork modifications, the Project: COBALT suits' [[titanium]] alloy frame were temporarily modified from their baseline Mark IV iterations to bear distinctive features.{{Ref/Novel|Id=SS1|HSS|Chapter=1}} The COBALT suits had prototype stealth technology that was in each suit{{Ref/Comic|Id=HCDHBK087|HCD|Detail=Hardcover bonus - Kelly-087}}, with the plating being tinted with the same refractive coating employed on the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s [[Prowler]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|SS1}} The Spartans were advised to use it sparingly, as it was a large power draw. {{Ref/Comic|Id=HCD1|HCD|Issue=1}} | ||
During the [[Battle of Alpha Corvi II]], the suits were additionally outfitted with a suite of surveillance and reconnaissance equipment.{{Ref/Reuse|HCD1}} | |||
==Variants== | ==Variants== | ||
===COBALT CV.117=== | ===COBALT CV.117=== | ||
*'''COBALT CV.117''': CV.117 featured prototype stealth technology and a customized surveillance drone. | *'''COBALT CV.117''': CV.117 featured prototype stealth technology and a customized [[surveillance drone]].{{Ref/Reuse|HCDHBJ117}} Worn by John-117 during the [[Battle of Alpha Corvi II]] in 2525, and in [[Operation: SILENT STORM]] and the later [[Battle of Netherop]] in March and June 2526.{{Ref/Comic|Id=CD|HCD}}{{Ref/Novel|HSS}}{{Ref/Novel|HOblv}} | ||
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File:HSS_full_cover.jpg|John-117 wearing the CV.117 on [[Biko]]. | File:HSS_full_cover.jpg|John-117 wearing the CV.117 on [[Biko]]. | ||
File:HCD-Peekaboo.png|John-117 employing his suit's refractive coating to ambush [[Whitaker]] and a group of [[Insurrectionist]]s on Alpha Corvi II. | |||
File:Halo collateral damage2.png|John-117 wearing this variant on Alpha Corvi II. | File:Halo collateral damage2.png|John-117 wearing this variant on Alpha Corvi II. | ||
File:Oblivionart.PNG|The armor during the Battle of Netherop. | |||
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===COBALT MV.104=== | ===COBALT MV.104=== | ||
*'''COBALT MV.104''': MV.104 featured carbon-fiber blades housed in the forearms of the armor. The blades could be locked in place or could be fired as a projectile for up to a hundred meters away, with them also having embedded beacons linked to internal displays for potential battlefield retrieval or vehicle tracking. | *'''COBALT MV.104''': MV.104 featured carbon-fiber blades housed in the forearms of the armor. The blades could be locked in place or could be fired as a projectile for up to a hundred meters away, with them also having embedded beacons linked to internal displays for potential battlefield retrieval or vehicle tracking.{{Ref/Comic|HCD|Detail=Hardcover bonus - Fred-104}} Worn by Fred-104 during the Battle of Alpha Corvi II.{{Ref/Reuse|CD}} | ||
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File:HCD3-destroyed.png|Fred-104 wearing this variant on Alpha Corvi II. | File:HCD3-destroyed.png|Fred-104 wearing this variant on Alpha Corvi II. | ||
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===COBALT SV.058=== | ===COBALT SV.058=== | ||
*'''COBALT SV.058''': SV-058 featured advanced optics and rangefinder technology to enhance visual acuity on targets across a range of spectrums and environmental conditions. | *'''COBALT SV.058''': SV-058 featured advanced optics and rangefinder technology to enhance visual acuity on targets across a range of spectrums and environmental conditions. Linda-058 requisitioned a twin-engine external VTOL propulsion device that could be deployed to allow for rapid relocation at a moment's notice{{Ref/Comic|HCD|Detail=Hardcover bonus - Linda-058}}, though only one such unit was available at the time.{{Ref/Reuse|HCD1}} This suit was additionally equipped with the carbon-fiber blades used by MV.104.{{Ref/Reuse|HCD1}} Worn by Linda-058 during the Battle of Alpha Corvi II.{{Ref/Reuse|CD}} | ||
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File:HCD Linda.PNG|Linda-058 wearing this variant on Alpha Corvi II. | File:HCD Linda.PNG|Linda-058 wearing this variant on Alpha Corvi II. | ||
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===COBALT RV.087=== | ===COBALT RV.087=== | ||
*'''COBALT RV.087''': RV.087 was outfitted with additional accoutrements that aided in reconassence and high-speed terrain traversal. The suit also had sensor suite designed specifically for accurate and timely battlefield analysis during [[ | *'''COBALT RV.087''': RV.087 was outfitted with additional accoutrements that aided in reconassence and high-speed terrain traversal. The suit also had sensor suite designed specifically for accurate and timely battlefield analysis during [[extra-vehicular activity]] scenarios{{Ref/Reuse|HCDHBK087}} and a surveillance drone. Worn by Kelly-087 during the Battle of Alpha Corvi II.{{Ref/Reuse|CD}} | ||
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File:HCD3-drone.png|Kelly-087 wearing this variant on Alpha Corvi II. | File:HCD3-drone.png|Kelly-087 wearing this variant on Alpha Corvi II. | ||
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File:HCD Issue 3 cover.jpg|Blue Team wearing their COBALT-issued armour. | File:HCD Issue 3 cover.jpg|Blue Team wearing their COBALT-issued armour. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | |||
*''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
[[Category:UNSC projects]] | {{Navbox/Universe/Mjolnir|Overview|GEN1}} | ||
[[Category:MJOLNIR | [[Category:UNSC projects|COBALT]] | ||
[[Category:MJOLNIR armor]] | |||