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===The Package===
===The Package===
In ''The Package'', the Mark IV armor is almost visually identical to the Mark VI, despite some differences in the proportions and the details, such as having larger rougher shoulder pauldrons. There are slight differences in the helmets as well. Each SPARTAN's number is also printed on the chest plate of the armor along with other markings such as white stripes in the chest and the shoulders. This version has magnetic holders for weapons as well as a sheath for a combat knife to be attached on the shoulder pauldrons.<ref group="note">In ''Halo: Legends'', most of the designs for characters, armor, and so forth are portrayed with considerable artistic interpretation and may or may not be embraced as canon. However, [http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/theuniverse/tech/video/the-mjolnir-project-2/46e89c1a-f619-41e2-ad7f-ab65c61ca2df?filter=all a video] on ''Halo Waypoint'' has revealed that the Mark IV suit featured in ''The Package'' is one of several variants, which, despite its appearance, shares its internal components with the rest of the Mark IV line.</ref>
In ''The Package'', the Mark IV armor worn by John and his squadmates is almost visually identical to the Mark VI, though there are subtle differences, such as the pauldrons being more angular, and there being at least three different compatible helmets, ranging from an EVA one to a very jagged version with some resemblance to the EOD variant, albeith with a full visor. The helmet worn by John-117 has a smaller visor than the Mark VI, and the lower part of the helmet is more heavily curved and bulky.
 
Each SPARTAN's number is also printed on the chest plate of the armor along with other markings such as white stripes in the chest and the shoulders. This version has magnetic holders for weapons as well as a sheath for a combat knife to be attached on the shoulder pauldrons.<ref group="note">In ''Halo: Legends'', most of the designs for characters, armor, and so forth are portrayed with considerable artistic interpretation and may or may not be embraced as canon. However, [http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/theuniverse/tech/video/the-mjolnir-project-2/46e89c1a-f619-41e2-ad7f-ab65c61ca2df?filter=all a video] on ''Halo Waypoint'' has established that the Mark IV suit featured in ''The Package'' is one of several variants, which, despite its appearance, shares its internal components with the rest of the Mark IV line.</ref>
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[[File:Cvariant.jpg|thumb|right|100px|Homecoming MK IV.]]
[[File:Cvariant.jpg|thumb|right|100px|Homecoming MK IV.]]
===Homecoming===
===Homecoming===
The Mark IV worn by [[Daisy-023]] in ''[[Homecoming]]'' resembles the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/C variant|MJOLNIR/C variant]], but is otherwise largely unrelated to it.<ref group="note">The armor description for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/CQC variant|CQC variant]] in ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]'' states that the CQC variant, the precursor for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/C variant|C variant]], entered service in 2548, thus making it impossible for the C variant to have been in use around twenty years earlier. In addition, the C variant was developed using feedback from the [[Battle of Jericho VII]], which occurred years after the [[Harvest Campaign]]. The direct's commentary for the episode reveals that the armor's appearance is largely an aesthetic concession to the studio to allow for some visual variety for the character, and as a nod towards multiplayer fans who use armor permutations, such as the CQC variant. The same is true for the armor's color, though this is also representative of an effort to camouflage the suit. This means that other than the suit's color, the armor's appearance is non-canon.</ref> The appearance of the armor is a stylistic and aesthetic nod towards multiplayer fans who use different colors in various environments and the various armor permutations, as well as an aesthetic concession to the anime studio as a means of possessing visual variety.<ref>'''[[Halo Legends]]''' - ''Homecoming'', director commentary.</ref>
The Mark IV worn by [[Daisy-023]] in ''[[Homecoming]]'' resembles the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/C variant|MJOLNIR/C variant]], but is otherwise largely unrelated to it.<ref group="note">The armor description for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/CQC variant|CQC variant]] in ''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]'' states that the CQC variant, the precursor for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/C variant|C variant]], entered service in 2548, thus making it impossible for the C variant to have been in use around twenty years earlier. In addition, the C variant was developed using feedback from the [[Battle of Jericho VII]], which occurred years after the [[Harvest Campaign]]. The direct's commentary for the episode reveals that the armor's appearance is largely an aesthetic concession to the studio to allow for some visual variety for the character, and as a nod towards multiplayer fans who use armor permutations, such as the CQC variant. The same is true for the armor's color, though this is also representative of an effort to camouflage the suit. This means that other than the suit's color, the armor's appearance is non-canon.</ref> The appearance of the armor is a stylistic and aesthetic nod towards multiplayer fans who use different colors in various environments and the various armor permutations, as well as an aesthetic concession to the anime studio as a means of possessing visual variety.<ref>'''[[Halo Legends]]''' - ''Homecoming'', director commentary.</ref>
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