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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' less extensive [[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, granting the Spartan-IVs roughly equal strength as their GEN1-equipped predecessors while wearing the suit.<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> 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"/> weighing approximately 200 kilograms.<ref>'''Halo: New Blood''', ''page 157'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | 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' less extensive [[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, granting the Spartan-IVs roughly equal strength as their GEN1-equipped predecessors while wearing the suit.<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> 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"/> weighing approximately 200 kilograms.<ref>'''Halo: New Blood''', ''page 157'' (Google Play edition)</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 [[Mark IV | 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 IV|Mark IV]], [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]], [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]], and the MJOLNIR variant of the [[ODST armor]].<ref name="RT13">'''Rooster Teeth Expo 2013'''</ref> | ||
While the suit's primary production model bears less significance than in the previous Mjolnir generations due to GEN2's more distributed design philosophy, the Materials Group's [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Warrior|Warrior]] variant is officially considered the mainline model of the GEN2 armor. Another prevalent model is the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Recruit|Recruit]] variant, which is issued to all Spartan-IVs upon induction.<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''Spartan Armor menu descriptions''</ref> | While the suit's primary production model bears less significance than in the previous Mjolnir generations due to GEN2's more distributed design philosophy, the Materials Group's [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Warrior|Warrior]] variant is officially considered the mainline model of the GEN2 armor. Another prevalent model is the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Recruit|Recruit]] variant, which is issued to all Spartan-IVs upon induction.<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''Spartan Armor menu descriptions''</ref> | ||