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An '''artificial limb''' is a type of prosthesis that replaces a missing extremity, such as arms or legs. The type of artificial limb used is determined largely by the extent of an amputation or loss and location of the missing extremity. Artificial limbs may be needed for a variety of reasons where a body part is either missing from the body or is too damaged to be repaired, including disease, accidents, and congenital defects. A congenital defect can create the need for an artificial limb when a person is born with a missing or damaged limb. Prosthetics are however not needed in the event of an accident where only the nerves were damaged and not the extremities. | An '''artificial limb''' is a type of prosthesis that replaces a missing extremity, such as arms or legs. The type of artificial limb used is determined largely by the extent of an amputation or loss and location of the missing extremity. Artificial limbs may be needed for a variety of reasons where a body part is either missing from the body or is too damaged to be repaired, including disease, accidents, and congenital defects. A congenital defect can create the need for an artificial limb when a person is born with a missing or damaged limb. Prosthetics are however not needed in the event of an accident where only the nerves were damaged and not the extremities. | ||
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[[Captain (Marine Corps)|Captain]] [[Ponder]],<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 80''</ref> [[Eddie Underwood]],<ref name="TCP">'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 62''</ref> [[Catherine-B320]]<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref> and [[De Guzman]]<ref>'''[[Birth of a Spartan]]''': ''[http://www.humanworldwide.com/flash2007/default.htm?reelid=387 Director's Cut]''</ref> all sported prosthetic limbs. Unlike Kat's prosthetic arm which was permanent, Captain Ponder's was removable, consisting of [[titanium]] joints to replace fingers and a carbon-fiber weave of forearm "musculature".<ref name="CH81">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 81''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 86''</ref> This sometimes made shooting difficult for the Captain. Eddie Underwood's prosthetic arm was said to be "fake pink", likely to mimic the color of human skin.<ref name="TCP"/> | |||
According to [[Staff Sergeant|SSgt]] [[Avery Johnson]], it was unusual for an active duty soldier to not have a permanent prosthetic.<ref name="CH81"></ref> | According to [[Staff Sergeant|SSgt]] [[Avery Johnson]], it was unusual for an active duty soldier to not have a permanent prosthetic.<ref name="CH81"></ref> | ||
The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Assault variant|Assault Sapper [R]]], [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Collar|Collar/Breacher [R]]] and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/HP|HP/Parafoil [R]]] armor variants sport prosthetic limbs for the right arm, similar to Catherine's. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In [[Halo:Reach]], like how [[Catherine-B320]] has an artificial limb, the player (or [[Noble 6]]) may wear one as well. The player can purchase the artificial limb as a "Chest" armor piece, with different chest models. | *In [[Halo: Reach]], like how [[Catherine-B320]] has an artificial limb, the player (or [[Noble 6]]) may wear one as well. The player can purchase the artificial limb as a "Chest" armor piece, with different chest models. | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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An artificial limb is a type of prosthesis that replaces a missing extremity, such as arms or legs. The type of artificial limb used is determined largely by the extent of an amputation or loss and location of the missing extremity. Artificial limbs may be needed for a variety of reasons where a body part is either missing from the body or is too damaged to be repaired, including disease, accidents, and congenital defects. A congenital defect can create the need for an artificial limb when a person is born with a missing or damaged limb. Prosthetics are however not needed in the event of an accident where only the nerves were damaged and not the extremities.
Use
Captain Ponder,[1] Eddie Underwood,[2] Catherine-B320[3] and De Guzman[4] all sported prosthetic limbs. Unlike Kat's prosthetic arm which was permanent, Captain Ponder's was removable, consisting of titanium joints to replace fingers and a carbon-fiber weave of forearm "musculature".[5][6] This sometimes made shooting difficult for the Captain. Eddie Underwood's prosthetic arm was said to be "fake pink", likely to mimic the color of human skin.[2]
According to SSgt Avery Johnson, it was unusual for an active duty soldier to not have a permanent prosthetic.[5]
The Assault Sapper [R], Collar/Breacher [R] and HP/Parafoil [R] armor variants sport prosthetic limbs for the right arm, similar to Catherine's.
Trivia
- In Halo: Reach, like how Catherine-B320 has an artificial limb, the player (or Noble 6) may wear one as well. The player can purchase the artificial limb as a "Chest" armor piece, with different chest models.
List of appearances
- Halo: Contact Harvest (First appearance)
- Halo: The Cole Protocol
- Halo: Reach
Sources
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 80
- ^ a b Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 62
- ^ Halo: Reach
- ^ Birth of a Spartan: Director's Cut
- ^ a b Halo: Contact Harvest, page 81
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 86
