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'''Ushuaia Armory''' is a defense development and manufacturing firm that produces matériel for the [[United Nations Space Command]]. It was based on the planet [[Reach]].<ref name="EVG"/>
{{Infobox/Company
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|founder=
|leader=
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|parent=
|subsidiaries=
|headquarters=[[Siófok]],{{Ref/Reuse|EVG4}} [[Reach]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG202}}
|locations=[[Mars]]{{Ref/NoteReuse|bombing}}
|role=
|products=
*Armor
*Vehicles
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|affiliation=*[[United Nations Space Command]]
*[[Office of Naval Intelligence]]
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==Known developments==
'''Ushuaia Armory''' is a defense development and manufacturing firm that produces matériel for the [[United Nations Space Command]]. It was based on the [[Inner Colonies|Inner]] [[Human colonies|Colony]] [[world]] [[Reach]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG202}}
In [[2535]], after an unknown development period at the firm's [[Siófok Firing Range]], Ushuaia produced the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/AA variant]].<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'''</ref> This helmet is an improved version of the helmet worn by the [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s that was designed for and adopted by the [[UNSC Army Airborne]]. The helmet was also used by the [[SPARTAN Program|Spartans]], most notably [[Catherine-B320]].


Ushuaia performed a substantial amount of work on the development of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|Battle Dress Uniform]], particularly the [[CH252 helmet]].<ref name="EVG"/> Ushuaia may not have been solely responsible for the BDU's development, as [[Misriah Armory]] also manufactures the CH252 helmet. However, it is possible that Ushuaia developed the helmet, while Misriah is responsible for the helmet's manufacture.<ref>'''[[Halo: Arms Race]]'''</ref>
==Overview==
===Products===
====Aircraft====
*[[FSS-1000 Sabre]]{{Ref/Site|Id=CFDigsite|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-digsite-dissection|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Digsite Dissection|D=28|M=07|Y=2023}}
*[[AC-220 Vulture|AC-220 Vulture gunship]]{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG202|EVG|Page=202}}
*[[D96-TCE Albatross|D96-TCE Albatross heavy dropship]]{{Ref/Book|EVG|Page=5}}
*[[F-23 Falcata]]{{Ref/Site|Id=CFFestivities|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-fiction-festivities|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Fictional Festivities|D=20|M=12|Y=2023}}
*[[M8900 drop pod]]
**[[M8900 drop pod]]{{Ref/Book|EVG|Page=52}}{{Ref/Book|HWF}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22pg152|Enc22|Page=152}}
**[[M8823 drop pod]]{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22pg152}}


Ushuaia was also responsible for the development of the [[D96-TCE Albatross]] heavy dropship. The Albatross can transport large quantities of supplies, up to fifty personnel, or several vehicles. The dropship can seemingly also serve as a mobile command post.<ref name="EVG"/>
====Planetary vehicles====
*[[M9 Wolverine]]{{Ref/Book|EVG|Page=205}}
*[[M35 Cougar]]{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=142}}
 
====Weapon====
*[[LAU-65D/SGM-151 missile pod]]
 
====Armor====
*[[AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir#GEN1|GEN1 AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir]]{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG4|EVG|Page=4}}
*[[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG4}}
**[[CH252 helmet]]<ref>'''[[Halo: Arms Race]]'''</ref>{{Ref/Note|Ushuaia may not have been solely responsible for the BDU's development, as [[Misriah Armory]] also manufactures the CH252 helmet. However, it is possible that Ushuaia developed the helmet, while Misriah is responsible for its manufacture.}}
*[[TAC attachments]]
**[[TAC attachments#SRT Universal Global Positioning System Device|SRT Universal Global Positioning System Device]]{{Ref/Game|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=TAC/SRT UGPS - Wrist Attachment Description|Quote=Dock for the SRT Universal Global Positioning System receiver.}}
 
===Facilities===
The company had facilities in the following cities and locations:
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|-
!scope="col"|Planet
!scope="col"|Location
!scope="col"|Facility Name/Facility Role
|-
|[[Reach]]
|[[Siófok]]
|
*Headquarters{{Ref/Reuse|EVG4}}
*[[Siófok Firing Range]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG4}}
|-
|[[Mars]]{{Ref/NoteReuse|bombing}}
|
|
|}
 
==History==
===Human-Covenant War===
{{Main|Human-Covenant War}}
In [[2535]], the plant responsible for manufacturing the Wolverine was destroyed by [[Insurrectionist]]s on [[Mars]].{{Ref/Note|Id=bombing|In an {{Plain|[http://uk.gamespot.com/xbox360/strategy/halowars/video/6201267/halo-wars-story-interview interview with Gamespot]}}, ''Halo Wars'' lead writer Graeme Devine claimed that the [[Mars|Martian]] factory responsible for producing the Wolverine was bombed by [[Insurrectionist]]s in [[2535]], halting further production of the vehicle. No other source has reiterated or implied this story, rendering it potentially dubious.}}
 
Ushuaia Armory worked in partnership with [[Misriah Armory]] to create the [[YSS-1000 Sabre]] prototype to compete in the [[Emergency Defense Fighter]] initiative.{{Ref/Reuse|CFDigsite}} Following the end of the Human-Covenant War, they sold the production and design rights for their [[F-23 Falcata]] V/STOL jet to the [[Vestol Corporation]].{{Ref/Reuse|CFFestivities}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[Wikipedia:Ushuaia|Ushuaia]] is the capital city of Argentina's [[Wikipedia:Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina|Tierra del Fuego province]]. It is considered the southern-most city in the world.
[[Wikipedia:Ushuaia|Ushuaia]] is the capital city of Argentina's [[Wikipedia:Tierra del Fuego Province, Argentina|Tierra del Fuego province]]. It is considered the southernmost city in the world.


==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}
==List of appearances==<!-- To avoid clutter, this list should include only media that specifically mentions Ushuaia. -->
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{Fm}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
[[Category:Places]]
 
[[Category:Human Businesses]]
[[Category:Reach locations]]
[[Category:Human businesses]]
[[Category:Defense contractors]]

Latest revision as of 14:48, July 4, 2024

Ushuaia Armory
Ushuaia icon.
Logo
Organizational information

Headquarters:

Siófok,[1] Reach[2]

Location(s):

Mars[Note 1]

Major product(s):

  • Armor
  • Vehicles
Chronological and political information

Affiliation(s):

 

Ushuaia Armory is a defense development and manufacturing firm that produces matériel for the United Nations Space Command. It was based on the Inner Colony world Reach.[2]

Overview[edit]

Products[edit]

Aircraft[edit]

Planetary vehicles[edit]

Weapon[edit]

Armor[edit]

Facilities[edit]

The company had facilities in the following cities and locations:

Planet Location Facility Name/Facility Role
Reach Siófok
Mars[Note 1]

History[edit]

Human-Covenant War[edit]

Main article: Human-Covenant War

In 2535, the plant responsible for manufacturing the Wolverine was destroyed by Insurrectionists on Mars.[Note 1]

Ushuaia Armory worked in partnership with Misriah Armory to create the YSS-1000 Sabre prototype to compete in the Emergency Defense Fighter initiative.[3] Following the end of the Human-Covenant War, they sold the production and design rights for their F-23 Falcata V/STOL jet to the Vestol Corporation.[5]

Trivia[edit]

Ushuaia is the capital city of Argentina's Tierra del Fuego province. It is considered the southernmost city in the world.

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b c In an interview with Gamespot, Halo Wars lead writer Graeme Devine claimed that the Martian factory responsible for producing the Wolverine was bombed by Insurrectionists in 2535, halting further production of the vehicle. No other source has reiterated or implied this story, rendering it potentially dubious.
  2. ^ Ushuaia may not have been solely responsible for the BDU's development, as Misriah Armory also manufactures the CH252 helmet. However, it is possible that Ushuaia developed the helmet, while Misriah is responsible for its manufacture.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 4
  2. ^ a b c Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 202
  3. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Digsite Dissection (Retrieved on Jul 28, 2023) [archive]
  4. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 5
  5. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Fictional Festivities (Retrieved on Dec 20, 2023) [archive]
  6. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 52
  7. ^ Halo: Warfleet
  8. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 152
  9. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 205
  10. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 142
  11. ^ Halo: Arms Race
  12. ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: TAC/SRT UGPS - Wrist Attachment Description "Dock for the SRT Universal Global Positioning System receiver."
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