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(Now that I've seen the Mark II up close, I'd say it's closer to forty feet tall.)
 
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{{Title|HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [D] Geyrion}}
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[[File:Cyclops mark II.jpg|300px|thumb|right|A Cyclops Mark II under construction.]]
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The '''Cyclops Mark II''' is a successor to the [[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Exoskeleton|HRUNTING Mark III (B) "Cyclops"]] [[powered exoskeleton]]. It is armed with a multi-barrelled cannon on its right "arm" and what appears to be an array of rocket launchers on the other. The Mark II is considerably larger than its predecessor, appearing to be about forty feet tall.<ref name="metacafe">[http://www.metacafe.com/watch/8185354/frank_oconnor_halo_4_interview_at_microsoft_spring_shocase_2012/ '''MetaCafe''': ''Frank O'Connor Interview - Microsoft Spring Showcase 2012'']</ref> Superficially, it bears closer resemblance to the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I Prototype Exoskeleton]], a parallel successor to the Mark I, than to the original Cyclops.
The '''HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [D] Armor Defense System''', nicknamed the '''Geyrion'''{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=77}} and sometimes known colloquially as the '''mega-Mantis''',{{Ref/Site|Id=CFFolks|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/folks-need-heroes|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Folks Need Heroes|D=30|M=06|Y=2017}} is a [[powered exoskeleton]] developed by the [[Materials Group]].{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=208}}


It is similar in outward appearance and profile to the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Armor Defense System|HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX ''"Mantis"'' Armor Defense System]], a later model in the line of armor systems derived from the Cyclops.
==Overview==
===Design details===
The Mark II [D] is an extremely large vehicle, towering over humans - even when crouched. Its overall form bears a large outward resemblance to the later [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis|Mark IX Mantis]] pressed into service as a more standard vehicle. Like the Mantis, it is armed with a multi-barreled cannon on its right boom and an array of missile launchers on the other.{{Ref/Map|Id=Adrift|H4|Adrift}}


==Designation==
===Development history===
{{Conjecture}}
The Geyrion is a part of the Mark II project line of exoskeletons, developed by the [[Materials Group]] as part of joint projects [[Project HRUNTING|HRUNTING]]/[[Project YGGDRASIL|YGGDRASIL]], illustrating the limits of human technology. The Geyrion was used to prove out the basic idea of large bipedal walkers, and was successful in proving capable in early trials conducted in microgravity environments. Unfortunately, the Geyrion suffered in more regular [[Earth]]-like terrestrial environments, and its limited mobility proved to be a massive hinderance in all but the most specialised deployments [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|following]] the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} A next-generation successor to the Mark II [D] was eventually developed by [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]] and the [[Materials Group]], known as the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (J) Colossus|Mark II <nowiki>[J]</nowiki>]] and commonly nicknamed the "Colossus".{{Ref/Reuse|CFFolks}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CFOD|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/outpost-discoveries|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Outpost Discoveries|D=30|M=09|Y=2019}}{{Ref/Twitter|GrimBrotherOne|1174714558654496769|Jeff Easterling|Quote=In the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL line.|D=15|M=05|Y=2022}}
The formal designation for the original Cyclops model, "HRUNTING Mark III [B] Exoskeleton," was derived from its development lineage as an offshoot of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor#Mark III exoskeleton|pre-MJOLNIR Mark III exoskeleton]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 44''</ref> However, the Mark II appears to have been designated based on a new system in which the original Cyclops is retroactively classified as "Mark I." This change may have been implemented to highlight the difference between the Cyclops and MJOLNIR families and in order to avoid the two Mark-based generational systems overlapping. However, since the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX "Mantis" exoskeleton retains the earlier exoskeletons' lineage in its designation, the "Cyclops Mark II" may have simply been an informal name or working title used by [[343 Industries]] during the development of ''Halo 4''.
 
{{Conjecture end}}
==Operational history==
One Geyrion walker was present aboard {{CAAShip|Heavy Burden}} some time following the destruction of [[Kholo]] in [[2539]].{{Ref/Reuse|Adrift}}
 
==Production notes==
A Mark II [D] aboard the freighter {{CAAShip|Heavy Burden}} serves as the centerpiece of the ''Halo 4'' multiplayer map [[Adrift]]. In an interview [[Frank O'Connor]] called the mech a "Cyclops Mark II", referring to the [[Cyclops]] from ''Halo Wars''.{{Ref/YouTube|6wYTo-g6OaU|gamesradararchive|Frank O'Connor Halo 4 Interview at Microsoft Spring Shocase 2012}} However, ''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'' makes no mention of this name. Since "Cyclops" is merely a colloquialism for the [[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Exoskeleton|HRUNTING Mark III [B]]], itself derived from the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor#Prototype exoskeletons|third-generation exoskeleton]] that predated MJOLNIR, the "Cyclops Mark II" moniker was probably used only from a game-design perspective rather than having any canonical significance.
 
In Greek mythology, [[Wikipedia:Geryon|Geryon]] is a large giant, and presumably the namesake of the Geyrion vehicle. It is unknown as to whether the Geyrion's name in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]'' is an intentional misspelling or a typo.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<GALLERY>
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of Mark II (D) Geyrion}}
File:WarhouseCyclopsOverhead.jpg|A top-down view of the Mark II Cyclops.
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</GALLERY>
File:H4 AdriftMech Concept.jpg|Concept art.
File:H4-AdriftMech.jpg|A render of the Mark II [D] armor system.
File:WarhouseCyclopsOverhead.jpg|A top-down view of the Mark II [D] armor system.
File:Warhouse.jpg|Alternate shot of the Mark II [D].
File:AdriftInfoBox.png|The Mark II [D] aboard CAA ''Heavy Burden''.
File:H4-MP-Adrift-CyclopsMk2.jpg|A head-on view of the Mark II [D].
File:H4-MP-CyclopsMark2-Schematics.jpg|Schematics for the Mark II [D].
File:H4 early Cyclops MkII.jpg|An early shot of the vehicle from the map ''Adrift''.
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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==Sources==
==Sources==
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HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [D] Geyrion
Cyclops mark II.jpg
Production information

Manufacturer:

Materials Group[1]

Product line:

HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II ADS

Model:

Mark II (D)

Technical specifications

Armament:

Usage

In service:

Human-Covenant War

Role(s):

Armor defense system

Affiliation:

United Nations Space Command

 

The HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [D] Armor Defense System, nicknamed the Geyrion[2] and sometimes known colloquially as the mega-Mantis,[3] is a powered exoskeleton developed by the Materials Group.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The Mark II [D] is an extremely large vehicle, towering over humans - even when crouched. Its overall form bears a large outward resemblance to the later Mark IX Mantis pressed into service as a more standard vehicle. Like the Mantis, it is armed with a multi-barreled cannon on its right boom and an array of missile launchers on the other.[4]

Development history[edit]

The Geyrion is a part of the Mark II project line of exoskeletons, developed by the Materials Group as part of joint projects HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL, illustrating the limits of human technology. The Geyrion was used to prove out the basic idea of large bipedal walkers, and was successful in proving capable in early trials conducted in microgravity environments. Unfortunately, the Geyrion suffered in more regular Earth-like terrestrial environments, and its limited mobility proved to be a massive hinderance in all but the most specialised deployments following the end of the Human-Covenant War.[2] A next-generation successor to the Mark II [D] was eventually developed by Hannibal Weapon Systems and the Materials Group, known as the Mark II [J] and commonly nicknamed the "Colossus".[3][5][6]

Operational history[edit]

One Geyrion walker was present aboard CAA Heavy Burden some time following the destruction of Kholo in 2539.[4]

Production notes[edit]

A Mark II [D] aboard the freighter CAA Heavy Burden serves as the centerpiece of the Halo 4 multiplayer map Adrift. In an interview Frank O'Connor called the mech a "Cyclops Mark II", referring to the Cyclops from Halo Wars.[7] However, Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide makes no mention of this name. Since "Cyclops" is merely a colloquialism for the HRUNTING Mark III [B], itself derived from the third-generation exoskeleton that predated MJOLNIR, the "Cyclops Mark II" moniker was probably used only from a game-design perspective rather than having any canonical significance.

In Greek mythology, Geryon is a large giant, and presumably the namesake of the Geyrion vehicle. It is unknown as to whether the Geyrion's name in the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition) is an intentional misspelling or a typo.

Gallery[edit]

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  • Concept art.

    Concept art.

  • A render of the Mark II [D] armor system.

    A render of the Mark II [D] armor system.

  • A top-down view of the Mark II [D] armor system.

    A top-down view of the Mark II [D] armor system.

  • Alternate shot of the Mark II [D].

    Alternate shot of the Mark II [D].

  • The Mark II [D] aboard CAA Heavy Burden.

    The Mark II [D] aboard CAA Heavy Burden.

  • A head-on view of the Mark II [D].

    A head-on view of the Mark II [D].

  • Schematics for the Mark II [D].

    Schematics for the Mark II [D].

  • An early shot of the vehicle from the map Adrift.

    An early shot of the vehicle from the map Adrift.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 208
  2. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 77
  3. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Folks Need Heroes (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2017) [archive]
  4. ^ a b Halo 4, multiplayer map Adrift
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Outpost Discoveries (Retrieved on Sep 30, 2019) [archive]
  6. ^ Twitter, Jeff Easterling (@GrimBrotherOne): "In the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL line." (Retrieved on May 15, 2022) [archive]
  7. ^ YouTube - gamesradararchive, Frank O'Connor Halo 4 Interview at Microsoft Spring Shocase 2012

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