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'''Chalybs Defense Solutions''' is a [[human]] [[ | '''Chalybs Defense Solutions''' ('''CDS''') is a [[human]] [[Wikipedia:defense contractor|defense technology company]]. CDS had numerous facilities located on [[Meridian]], including one in the city of [[Angoulême]].<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 97''</ref> The company developed and manufactured the [[M808 Scorpion]]<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', page ''164''</ref> and the [[M850 Grizzly]].<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 86''</ref> They were contracted by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] to manufacture the [[M145D Rhino|M145D ''"Rhino"'' artillery vehicle]], which was based on the ONI-developed ''Zeus'' 320mm [[Plasma weaponry|plasma cannon]],<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 155''</ref> and to manufacture the [[Asymmetrical Action Group Operator armor|Operator armor]] for the [[Beta-5 Division]]'s [[Asymmetrical Action Group]].<ref name="EVG 133">'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 133''</ref> Chalybs also developed the [[UNSC Air Force Pilot helmet|standard-issue pilot helmet]] for the [[UNSC Air Force]].<ref name="EVG 139">'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 139''</ref> Both armor systems were tested at the Chalybs Testing Preserve.<ref name="EVG 133"/><ref name="EVG 139"/> Sometime after the [[Fall of Reach]], the CDS abandoned all their facilities on Meridian.<ref name="interactive">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''']</ref> Following the [[Human-Covenant War]], [[Acheron Security]] took control of manufacturing the M808 Scorpion,<ref name="H4 visual">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 110''</ref> while the [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]] took over production of the Operator armor.<ref name="interactive"/> | ||
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*''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' {{Indirect appearance}} | *''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' {{Indirect appearance}} | ||
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Revision as of 19:11, September 17, 2014
Chalybs Defense Solutions (CDS) is a human defense technology company. CDS had numerous facilities located on Meridian, including one in the city of Angoulême.[1] The company developed and manufactured the M808 Scorpion[2] and the M850 Grizzly.[3] They were contracted by the Office of Naval Intelligence to manufacture the M145D "Rhino" artillery vehicle, which was based on the ONI-developed Zeus 320mm plasma cannon,[4] and to manufacture the Operator armor for the Beta-5 Division's Asymmetrical Action Group.[5] Chalybs also developed the standard-issue pilot helmet for the UNSC Air Force.[6] Both armor systems were tested at the Chalybs Testing Preserve.[5][6] Sometime after the Fall of Reach, the CDS abandoned all their facilities on Meridian.[7] Following the Human-Covenant War, Acheron Security took control of manufacturing the M808 Scorpion,[8] while the Naphtali Contractor Corporation took over production of the Operator armor.[7]
Trivia
Chalybs is a genus of gossamer-winged butterflies.
List of appearances
- Halo: The Fall of Reach (Indirect appearance)
- Halo: Combat Evolved (Indirect appearance)
- Halo: The Flood (Indirect appearance)
- Halo: First Strike (Indirect appearance)
- i love bees (Indirect appearance)
- Halo 2 (Indirect appearance)
- Halo Graphic Novel (Indirect appearance)
- Halo: Ghosts of Onyx (Indirect appearance)
- Halo 3 (Indirect appearance)
- Halo: The Cole Protocol (Indirect appearance)
- Halo Wars (Indirect appearance)
- Halo 3: ODST (Indirect appearance)
- Halo Legends
- Origins (Indirect appearance)
- Halo: Reach (Indirect appearance)
- Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (Indirect appearance)
- Halo: Spartan Assault (Indirect appearance)
Sources
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia, page 97
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 164
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 86
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 155
- ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 133
- ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 139
- ^ a b Halo 4 Interactive Guide
- ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 110