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Derived from two separate projects, HRUNTING and [[Project YGGDRASIL|YGGDRASIL]],<ref name="Algolis"/> the Prototype was a development of the predecessors to the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]], which was designed for use by the [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-IIs]]; as a result of this legacy, it bears some similarities to the [[:File:Journal MK I.png|Mark I exoskeleton]] developed in 2500.<ref name="waypoint"/> | Derived from two separate projects, HRUNTING and [[Project YGGDRASIL|YGGDRASIL]],<ref name="Algolis"/> the Prototype was a development of the predecessors to the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]], which was designed for use by the [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-IIs]]; as a result of this legacy, it bears some similarities to the [[:File:Journal MK I.png|Mark I exoskeleton]] developed in 2500.<ref name="waypoint"/> | ||
Despite its effectiveness, the idea was mainly scrapped, as the user was very vulnerable and it was too complicated for use on the limited number of SPARTAN-IIs.<ref>'''Halo Legends''': ''Prototype'' developer commentary</ref> The only known prototype of this exoskeleton suit was destroyed | Despite its effectiveness, the idea was mainly scrapped, as the user was very vulnerable and it was too complicated for use on the limited number of SPARTAN-IIs.<ref>'''Halo Legends''': ''Prototype'' developer commentary</ref> The only known prototype of this exoskeleton suit was destroyed due to the enactment of the [[United Nations Space Command Emergency Priority Order 098831A-1|Cole Protocol]] during the [[Battle of Algolis]].<ref>'''Halo Legends''', ''Prototype''</ref><ref name="waypoint"/> However, not all data on the Mark I ADS was lost when Algolis fell, leading to the creation of the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I (J) ADS|"[J]" variant]] of the suit.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/folks-need-heroes '''Canon Fodder 98.2:''' ''Folks Need Heroes'']</ref> | ||
HRUNTING and YGGDRASIL would continue to develop subsequent Armor Defense Systems. This work culminated in the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Armor Defense System|Mark IX "Mantis"]] used by the UNSC.<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''']</ref> [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]] was evidently involved with this program.<ref>'''Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion''', ''Issue 2''</ref> | HRUNTING and YGGDRASIL would continue to develop subsequent Armor Defense Systems. This work culminated in the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Armor Defense System|Mark IX "Mantis"]] used by the UNSC.<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''']</ref> [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]] was evidently involved with this program.<ref>'''Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion''', ''Issue 2''</ref> |