252
edits
Project ORCHID: Difference between revisions
m
Latest addition to that source.
m (→Performance) |
m (Latest addition to that source.) |
||
| Line 61: | Line 61: | ||
The synthetic cardiac weave allegedly allows a SPARTAN-IV to "outrun a horse"; this would imply speeds of up to, or over, {{convert|50|km/h|mph|sp=us}}.<ref group="note">This would imply that the substance coated on the IVs' muscular system increases their strength by a factor of three.</ref> The enhancements performed on the lungs potentially allow a SPARTAN-IV to breathe [[methane]] for around an hour.<ref name="HI2"/> Nutrition-wise, it is also said that a Spartan could eat a raw tree and retain the equivalent of six meal's worth of calories in terms of energy.<ref name="NB14"/> According to [[Edward Buck]], the ocular implants enabled him to see in the dark and read the fine print on release forms "from across the room".<ref name="hnb115"/> The subject's hearing is also greatly improved.<ref name="hnb115"/> | The synthetic cardiac weave allegedly allows a SPARTAN-IV to "outrun a horse"; this would imply speeds of up to, or over, {{convert|50|km/h|mph|sp=us}}.<ref group="note">This would imply that the substance coated on the IVs' muscular system increases their strength by a factor of three.</ref> The enhancements performed on the lungs potentially allow a SPARTAN-IV to breathe [[methane]] for around an hour.<ref name="HI2"/> Nutrition-wise, it is also said that a Spartan could eat a raw tree and retain the equivalent of six meal's worth of calories in terms of energy.<ref name="NB14"/> According to [[Edward Buck]], the ocular implants enabled him to see in the dark and read the fine print on release forms "from across the room".<ref name="hnb115"/> The subject's hearing is also greatly improved.<ref name="hnb115"/> | ||
However, the decision to augment adults as opposed to preteens comes at the cost of performance: the SPARTAN-IVs' physical augmentations are not as effective as those of the preceding generations. To compensate for this shortcoming, the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2 MJOLNIR armor]] worn by the SPARTAN-IVs is designed to multiply the wearer's strength and speed significantly more than the first-generation MJOLNIR. At least in theory, this makes a SPARTAN-IV clad in GEN2 armor equal to a GEN1-wearing SPARTAN-IIs in terms of strength and speed, but leaves the SPARTAN-IVs at a considerable disadvantage in comparison to their predecessors when out of armor.<ref name="frankie"/> | However, the decision to augment adults as opposed to preteens comes at the cost of performance: the SPARTAN-IVs' physical augmentations are not as effective as those of the preceding generations. To compensate for this shortcoming, the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2 MJOLNIR armor]] worn by the SPARTAN-IVs is designed to multiply the wearer's strength and speed significantly more than the first-generation MJOLNIR. At least in theory, this makes a SPARTAN-IV clad in GEN2 armor equal to a GEN1-wearing SPARTAN-IIs in terms of strength and speed, but leaves the SPARTAN-IVs at a considerable disadvantage in comparison to their predecessors when out of armor.<ref name="frankie"/><ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/06/11/halo-5-guardians-unmasking-the-fireteam-hunting-master-chief.aspx '''Halo 5: Guardians – Unmasking The Fireteam Hunting Master Chief''']</ref> | ||
SPARTAN-IVs must follow a rigid set of guidelines to maintain their physical fitness and health. These include undergoing regular medical examinations, including physiological scans, reviews and treatment before and after each mission. A SPARTAN-IV is expected to perform at optimum capacity with a minimum of two-and-one-half hours of sleep per a 48-hour cycle; for [[cryo-chamber|cryosleep]], standard UNSC practices apply. They are also instructed to follow standard UNSC [[physical training]] practices. Due to their augmented physiques, however, they are provided their own, custom-built gym equipment. Official meals are specifically prepared to meet the caloric, nutritional and medicinal needs of each individual Spartan. These personal needs are measured based on activity data recorded by the Spartan's individual physiometer. Ancillary medications may be provided to ensure the Spartan's well-being and to reduce risk of potential implant rejections.<ref name="packet"/> | SPARTAN-IVs must follow a rigid set of guidelines to maintain their physical fitness and health. These include undergoing regular medical examinations, including physiological scans, reviews and treatment before and after each mission. A SPARTAN-IV is expected to perform at optimum capacity with a minimum of two-and-one-half hours of sleep per a 48-hour cycle; for [[cryo-chamber|cryosleep]], standard UNSC practices apply. They are also instructed to follow standard UNSC [[physical training]] practices. Due to their augmented physiques, however, they are provided their own, custom-built gym equipment. Official meals are specifically prepared to meet the caloric, nutritional and medicinal needs of each individual Spartan. These personal needs are measured based on activity data recorded by the Spartan's individual physiometer. Ancillary medications may be provided to ensure the Spartan's well-being and to reduce risk of potential implant rejections.<ref name="packet"/> | ||