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{{Armor infobox | {{Armor infobox | ||
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|features=Shoulder-mounted "[[Shoulder Angel]]" micro-missile launcher | |features=Shoulder-mounted "[[Shoulder Angel]]" micro-missile launcher | ||
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The '''ORION armor''' was a | 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}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
=== | ===Design details=== | ||
The Orion armor encompasses a full-body | 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}} | ||
===Development history=== | ===Development history=== | ||
The Orion armor's forearms | 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 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]]'' 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]]'' 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}} | ||
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==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
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 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 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== | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:HCE ProtoHalo Concept.jpg|Extremely early concept art for ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', featuring Orion-clad cyborgs. | ||
File:HTMCC Orion Armour.jpg|The Orion | File:PXH CGW1999Cover Screenshot.jpg|The original Macworld 1999 armor. | ||
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)]]''. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==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== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
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{{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]] | ||