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[[Image:SpartanIII.jpg|thumb|200px|Mark II SPI Armor]] | [[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]] Ballistic [[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 by [[Tom-B292]] and [[Dr. Halsey]].<ref>[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]] page 16</ref> | '''Semi-Powered Infiltration Armor''', colloquially called "'''SPI Armor'''", was an [[armor]] system used by the [[United Nations Space Command]] developed for the [[Spartan-III]]s. Though more advanced than the [[ODST]] Ballistic [[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 by both [[Tom-B292]] and [[Dr. Halsey]].<ref>[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]] page 16</ref> | ||
== SPI Mark I == | == SPI Mark I == | ||
The SPI armor Mark I was used by the Spartan-IIIs of [[ | The SPI armor Mark I was used by the Spartan-IIIs of [[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 an enclosed 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 [[Elite]]s 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 the 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 or plasma hit 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 the 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 or plasma hit for example<ref>[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]] page 113</ref>. | ||
It was proposed in [[2537]] for Alpha Company, but the request was denied because the armor was over budget. After the "successful" operation of Alpha Company, the Mark II armor was approved for mass production. | It was proposed in [[2537]] for Alpha Company, but the request was denied because the armor was over budget. After the "successful" operation of Alpha Company, the Mark II armor was approved for mass production. | ||
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 | #The armor is significantly cheaper and easier to mass-produce. | ||
#Includes [[Camouflage Cloak|special photo-reactive panels]] that act as an active camouflage for the wearer. | #Includes [[Camouflage Cloak|special photo-reactive panels]] that act as an active camouflage for the wearer. | ||
#It could be transported easily, because it is not as thick or heavy as the MJOLNIR armor. | #It could be transported easily, because it is not as thick or heavy as the MJOLNIR armor. | ||
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#After long usage, the Semi-Powered Infiltration Armor tends to heat up and can become very uncomfortable much like the [[ODST]] armor. | #After long usage, the Semi-Powered Infiltration Armor tends to heat up and can become very uncomfortable much like the [[ODST]] armor. | ||
#Since the AC plates take time to recover after explosions such as a flash bang grenade and plasma hits, 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 and plasma hits, the SPARTAN-III is visible until the plates recover. | ||
#Is made of a less dense alloy than MJOLNIR armor as Kelly-087 manages to dent Tom's chest plate when she first lands on the planet | #Is made of a less dense alloy than MJOLNIR armor as Kelly-087 manages to dent Tom's chest plate when she first lands on the planet [[Onyx]]. | ||
#It has air for only [[List of "Seven" references in Halo|7]] minutes, compared to the MJOLNIR armor which carries air capacity for 90 minutes. | #It has air for only [[List of "Seven" references in Halo|7]] minutes, compared to the MJOLNIR armor which carries air capacity for 90 minutes. | ||
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[[Category:Technology | [[Category:Technology] | ||