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The [[Semi-Powered Infiltration armor]] predominantly used by the [[Spartan-III]] supersoldiers provides modest physical enhancement<ref name="HM">'''[[Halo Mythos]]''', ''pages 76-77''</ref> as well as a rudimentary [[active camouflage]] by means of [[photoreactive panel]]s, allowing covert operations in enemy territory.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 16''</ref> [[RKD]], an Earth think-tank, created [[Project HAYABUSA]] concurrently with MJOLNIR and while the two were developed separately, they share many characteristics, and are interchangeable to a degree.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref>
The [[Semi-Powered Infiltration armor]] predominantly used by the [[Spartan-III]] supersoldiers provides modest physical enhancement<ref name="HM">'''[[Halo Mythos]]''', ''pages 76-77''</ref> as well as a rudimentary [[active camouflage]] by means of [[photoreactive panel]]s, allowing covert operations in enemy territory.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 16''</ref> [[RKD]], an Earth think-tank, created [[Project HAYABUSA]] concurrently with MJOLNIR and while the two were developed separately, they share many characteristics, and are interchangeable to a degree.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref>


In [[2525]], science lances were dispatched to the [[Chi Ceti system]] by the [[Prophet of Regret]] to study captured technology and equipment from the [[Damascus Testing Facility]].<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', ''[[Halo Wars Timeline Events|Timeline]]''</ref> Their efforts were presumably unsuccessful, as the facility was held and continued to develop new [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]] variants throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]]<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 85''</ref> and in the years that followed.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsNWkjP65Cg&feature=g-all-u ''Halo 4 Infinity multiplayer trailer'']</ref>
In [[2525]], [[science lance]]s were dispatched to the [[Chi Ceti system]] by the [[Prophet of Regret]] to study captured technology and equipment from the [[Damascus Testing Facility]].<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', ''[[Halo Wars Timeline Events|Timeline]]''</ref> Their efforts were presumably unsuccessful, as the facility was held and continued to develop new [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]] variants throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]]<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 85''</ref> and in the years that followed.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsNWkjP65Cg&feature=g-all-u ''Halo 4 Infinity multiplayer trailer'']</ref>


In [[2558]], [[Michael Crespo]] wore an older suit of [[ODST armor]] from the early [[Human-Covenant war]], which apparently had an exoskeleton installed in it. It was noted to be significantly less capable than MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.<ref>'''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''', ''Chapter 17''</ref>
In [[2558]], [[Michael Crespo]] wore an older suit of [[ODST armor]] from the early [[Human-Covenant war]], which apparently had an exoskeleton installed in it. It was noted to be significantly less capable than MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.<ref>'''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''', ''Chapter 17''</ref>

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Several Spartans in powered exoskeletons: (L-R) the MJOLNIR Mark V, the MJOLNIR Mark VI, and the Mark II SPI armor.

A powered exoskeleton is a mobile machine consisting primarily of a skeleton-like framework worn by a person and a power supply that supplies at least part of the activation energy for limb movement.

Description

Powered exoskeletons are designed to physically assist and, in many cases, protect the wearer. They may be designed to assist and protect soldiers and construction workers, or to allow people to survive in other dangerous environments. A wide medical market exists for powered exoskeletons to provide mobility assistance for aged and infirm people. Other possibilities include rescue work, such as in collapsed buildings, in which the device might allow a rescue worker to lift heavy debris, while simultaneously protecting him from falling rubble.

The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor designed by Dr. Catherine Halsey is the most sophisticated UNSC powered armor project so far. As one of its main strengths, the MJOLNIR system eschews traditional mechanized joints in favor of a strength-enhancing layer of electroactive liquid crystal and provides a cybernetic link which boosts the wearer's reactions by a factor of five.[1] While it is the most successful UNSC powered armor project, MJOLNIR is by no means the only effort to physically augment soldiers in combat. The HRUNTING Mark III (B) Exoskeleton and the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I were exoskeleton systems derived from the earlier prototypes from the exoskeleton program which predated MJOLNIR.[2] Large-scale powered exoskeletons became more common in the years following the Human-Covenant War, with at least one model, the Mantis, seeing battlefield use.

The Semi-Powered Infiltration armor predominantly used by the Spartan-III supersoldiers provides modest physical enhancement[3] as well as a rudimentary active camouflage by means of photoreactive panels, allowing covert operations in enemy territory.[4] RKD, an Earth think-tank, created Project HAYABUSA concurrently with MJOLNIR and while the two were developed separately, they share many characteristics, and are interchangeable to a degree.[5]

In 2525, science lances were dispatched to the Chi Ceti system by the Prophet of Regret to study captured technology and equipment from the Damascus Testing Facility.[6] Their efforts were presumably unsuccessful, as the facility was held and continued to develop new MJOLNIR armor variants throughout the Human-Covenant War[7] and in the years that followed.[8]

In 2558, Michael Crespo wore an older suit of ODST armor from the early Human-Covenant war, which apparently had an exoskeleton installed in it. It was noted to be significantly less capable than MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.[9]

The Forerunners' personal armor offered powered support to some extent. For combat use, they also developed armor suits known as combat skins, using a class system based on numbers, on which the MJOLNIR Mark V[10] and Mark VI[11] would be rated Class 2.

Known powered exoskeletons

There are form fitting exoskeleton suits that act as armor, and there are larger exoskeletons that act as vehicles.

Armored suits

Forerunner

  • Personal armor - Body-assist armor worn by virtually all Forerunners in everyday life

Human

Ancient human
  • Ancient human battle armor suit -This powered armor was used by Ancient humans during Human-Forerunner wars.[12]

Sangheili

San'Shyuum

Vehicles/Mechs

Forerunner

Human

Unggoy

  • Goblin - A bipedal battlesuit of Unggoy design

Jiralhanae

Gallery

  • The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI.

    The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI.

  • A HRUNTING Mark III (B) Exoskeleton.

    A HRUNTING Mark III (B) Exoskeleton.

  • A HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I Prototype Armor Defense System.

    A HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I Prototype Armor Defense System.

  • A HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [D] armor system under construction.

    A HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [D] armor system under construction.

  • A HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Armor Defense System.

    A HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Armor Defense System.

  • A Goblin, a powered exoskeleton built by Unggoy.

    A Goblin, a powered exoskeleton built by Unggoy.

  • An exoskeleton piloted by Decimus.

    An exoskeleton piloted by Decimus.

  • Designs of an ancient human battle armor suit.

    Designs of an ancient human battle armor suit.

  • An ancient human battle armor suit being used in combat.

    An ancient human battle armor suit being used in combat.

  • The Prelate Power Armor.

    The Prelate Power Armor.

  • A Sangheili Zealot wearing the combat harness in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    A Sangheili Zealot wearing the combat harness in Halo 2: Anniversary.

Sources

  1. ^ Dr. Halsey's personal journal
  2. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 44
  3. ^ Halo Mythos, pages 76-77
  4. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 16
  5. ^ Halo 3
  6. ^ Halo Wars, Timeline
  7. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 85
  8. ^ Halo 4 Infinity multiplayer trailer
  9. ^ Halo: Bad Blood, Chapter 17
  10. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved, campaign level The Library
  11. ^ Halo 3, campaign level Halo
  12. ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 112
  13. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 131 "[QUOTE NEEDED]" (2011 edition)

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