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{{Era|GOO}}[[Image:SpartanIII.jpg|thumb|200px|Mark II SPI Armor]]'''Semi-Powered Infiltration Armor''', colloquially called "'''SPI Armor'''", was an [[armor]] system used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. Though more advanced than the [[ODST]] [[Body Suit]]s, it was far less advanced and less powerful than the [[MJOLNIR Armor]] used by the [[Spartan-II]]s. Its main benefit was that it was drastically cheaper to produce than the MJOLNIR armor. This armor was designed with an emphasis on stealth rather than raw power. It features [[Camouflage Cloak|special photo-reactive panels]] that mimic the surrounding textures, effectively being the UNSC equivalent to the [[Covenant]] [[Active Camouflage]] systems. It has been described as part legionnaire mail, part tactical body armor, and part chameleon.<ref>[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]] page 16</ref> | {{Era|GOO}} | ||
[[Image:SpartanIII.jpg|thumb|200px|Mark II SPI Armor]] | |||
'''Semi-Powered Infiltration Armor''', colloquially called "'''SPI Armor'''", was an [[armor]] system used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. Though more advanced than the [[ODST]] [[Body Suit]]s, it was far less advanced and less powerful than the [[MJOLNIR Armor]] used by the [[Spartan-II]]s. Its main benefit was that it was drastically cheaper to produce than the MJOLNIR armor. This armor was designed with an emphasis on stealth rather than raw power. It features [[Camouflage Cloak|special photo-reactive panels]] that mimic the surrounding textures, effectively being the UNSC equivalent to the [[Covenant]] [[Active Camouflage]] systems. It has been described as part legionnaire mail, part tactical body armor, and part chameleon.<ref>[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]] page 16</ref> | |||
== SPI Mark I == | |||
The SPI armor Mark I was used by the Spartan-IIIs of [[Alpha Company|Alpha Company]]. It featured hardened plates and photo-reactive panels. Though advanced compared to standard UNSC infantry armor, it could only take a few glancing blows before failing<ref>[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]] page 14</ref>. The armor featured full body armor with a helmet and [[HUD]], and a supply of breathable atmosphere; though only enough for [[List of "Seven" references in Halo|7]] minutes, compared to the MJOLNIR armor's endurance of 90 minutes. It is also equipped with a cushioning layer of liquid nanocrystals that provided more ballistic protection than three centimeters of [[wikipedia:Kevlar|Kevlar]] diamond weave without the bulk. The featured photo-reactive panels, gave the Spartans of Alpha Company active camouflage. The camouflage patterns however shifted irregularly and imperfectly, which made the photo-reactive panels unmatched against the Covenant elites Camouflage technologies. This was because the SPARTAN III program didn't allow enough time to get the photo-reactive panels working properly. | The SPI armor Mark I was used by the Spartan-IIIs of [[Alpha Company|Alpha Company]]. It featured hardened plates and photo-reactive panels. Though advanced compared to standard UNSC infantry armor, it could only take a few glancing blows before failing<ref>[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]] page 14</ref>. The armor featured full body armor with a helmet and [[HUD]], and a supply of breathable atmosphere; though only enough for [[List of "Seven" references in Halo|7]] minutes, compared to the MJOLNIR armor's endurance of 90 minutes. It is also equipped with a cushioning layer of liquid nanocrystals that provided more ballistic protection than three centimeters of [[wikipedia:Kevlar|Kevlar]] diamond weave without the bulk. The featured photo-reactive panels, gave the Spartans of Alpha Company active camouflage. The camouflage patterns however shifted irregularly and imperfectly, which made the photo-reactive panels unmatched against the Covenant elites Camouflage technologies. This was because the SPARTAN III program didn't allow enough time to get the photo-reactive panels working properly. | ||
==SPI Armor Mark II== | == SPI Armor Mark II == | ||
The SPI armor Mark II was a more advanced version of the armor, first used by the drill instructors of Beta Company and then by the Spartans of Beta Company. They had new photo-reactive coating to boost camouflaging properties. There were also numerous experimental refits to gel ballistic layers, upgraded software suites, and other functions. Although the new photo-reactive coating could mimic a wide range of EM(Electro Magnetic) radiation, it was still sensitive to overload, which is why it takes the suit a few moments to reset after a flash-bang for example<ref>[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]] page 113</ref>. | The SPI armor Mark II was a more advanced version of the armor, first used by the drill instructors of Beta Company and then by the Spartans of Beta Company. They had new photo-reactive coating to boost camouflaging properties. There were also numerous experimental refits to gel ballistic layers, upgraded software suites, and other functions. Although the new photo-reactive coating could mimic a wide range of EM(Electro Magnetic) radiation, it was still sensitive to overload, which is why it takes the suit a few moments to reset after a flash-bang for example<ref>[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]] page 113</ref>. | ||
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After the augmentation of Gamma Company, small adjustments where installed into the SPI Armor Mark II. | After the augmentation of Gamma Company, small adjustments where installed into the SPI Armor Mark II. | ||
==Advantages vs. MJOLNIR Armor== | == Advantages vs. MJOLNIR Armor == | ||
#The armor is a lot cheaper and easier to mass-produce. | #The armor is a lot cheaper and easier to mass-produce. | ||
#Includes [[Camouflage Cloak|special photo-reactive panels]] that act as active camoflage. | #Includes [[Camouflage Cloak|special photo-reactive panels]] that act as active camoflage. | ||
#It could be transported easier, because it is not as thick or heavy as the MJOLNIR armor. | #It could be transported easier, because it is not as thick or heavy as the MJOLNIR armor. | ||
==Disadvantages vs. MJOLNIR Armor== | == Disadvantages vs. MJOLNIR Armor == | ||
#Has no energy shield that the SPARTAN-IIIs require considering the amount of danger they face. | #Has no energy shield that the SPARTAN-IIIs require considering the amount of danger they face. | ||
#Does not give the SPARTAN-IIIs the same amount of enhanced strength, speed and agility as the MJOLNIR does for SPARTAN-IIs. | #Does not give the SPARTAN-IIIs the same amount of enhanced strength, speed and agility as the MJOLNIR does for SPARTAN-IIs. | ||
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#Since the AC plates take time to recover after explosions such as a flash bang grenade, the SPARTAN-III is visible until the plates recover. | #Since the AC plates take time to recover after explosions such as a flash bang grenade, the SPARTAN-III is visible until the plates recover. | ||
==Notes== | == Notes == | ||
== | *Some screenshots released by Bungie lead to fans speculating that they would be able to use SPI armor in [[Halo 3]]. However, the armor was later determined to be [[Mark VI MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/V variant]]. The name and changes in appearance are purely cosmetic, however, having no impact on gameplay. This has been confirmed by [[Bungie]]. | ||
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== Links == | |||
=== Internal === | === Internal === | ||
*[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]] | *[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]] | ||
=== External === | === External === | ||
*[http://www.scifi-meshes.com/forums/3d-wips/15883-spi-armor-halo-universe.html SPI Modelling Thread (Sci-Fi Meshes.com)] | *[http://www.scifi-meshes.com/forums/3d-wips/15883-spi-armor-halo-universe.html SPI Modelling Thread (Sci-Fi Meshes.com)] | ||
[[Category:UNSC]] | [[Category:UNSC]] | ||
[[Category:Technology]] | [[Category:Technology]] |