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== Background == | == Background == | ||
The GEN2 was developed by the [[Materials Group]] as a response to the SPARTAN-IV project. The armor was designed to compensate for the SPARTAN-IVs' inferior [[SPARTAN-IV Augmentation Program|physical augmentations]] in comparison to the previous two generations. As a result, the armor multiplies the strength of its wearer significantly more than the first-generation suits (comprising [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Marks IV]] through [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|VI]]), granting the SPARTAN-IVs equal strength as their GEN1-equipped predecessors while wearing the suit.<ref name="frankie"/> The GEN2 suit is also lighter in construction than the first-generation MJOLNIR line.<ref name="O+A"/><ref name="Game Informer May 2012"/> | The GEN2 was developed by the [[Materials Group]] as a response to the SPARTAN-IV project. The armor was designed to compensate for the SPARTAN-IVs' inferior [[SPARTAN-IV Augmentation Program|physical augmentations]] in comparison to the previous two generations. As a result, the armor multiplies the strength of its wearer significantly more than the first-generation suits (comprising [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Marks IV]] through [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|VI]]), granting the SPARTAN-IVs equal strength as their GEN1-equipped predecessors while wearing the suit.<ref name="frankie"/> The GEN2 suit is also lighter and stronger in construction than the first-generation MJOLNIR line.<ref name="frankie">[http://members.shaw.ca/laird2/temp/derp/interview.mp3 '''Frank O'Connor interview during San Diego Comic-Con 2012'''] 1:15 - 2:10</ref><ref name="O+A"/><ref name="Game Informer May 2012"/> | ||
The GEN2 armor incorporates new ''ad hoc'' modification systems which allow the armor to use [[armor abilities]], [[tactical packages]], and [[support upgrades]]. GEN2 is produced by at least seven manufacturers, both within the military and among private contractors. Production of some GEN1 variants was shifted between corporate entities, while other contracts were transferred from the military to private industries.<ref name="O+A">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/ordnance-armor/cbbca9b3-5108-41aa-aa21-9b523de68266 '''Halo 4''': ''ORDNANCE + ARMOR]''</ref> Like its GEN1 predecessors it is backwards compatible (through hardware and firmware upgrades) with previous armor systems, including the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]], the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]], and the MJOLNIR variant of the [[ODST armor]].<ref name="RT13">'''Rooster Teeth Expo 2013'''</ref> | The GEN2 armor incorporates new ''ad hoc'' modification systems which allow the armor to use [[armor abilities]], [[tactical packages]], and [[support upgrades]]. GEN2 is produced by at least seven manufacturers, both within the military and among private contractors. Production of some GEN1 variants was shifted between corporate entities, while other contracts were transferred from the military to private industries.<ref name="O+A">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/ordnance-armor/cbbca9b3-5108-41aa-aa21-9b523de68266 '''Halo 4''': ''ORDNANCE + ARMOR]''</ref> Like its GEN1 predecessors it is backwards compatible (through hardware and firmware upgrades) with previous armor systems, including the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]], the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]], and the MJOLNIR variant of the [[ODST armor]].<ref name="RT13">'''Rooster Teeth Expo 2013'''</ref> | ||
