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[[File:HINF SpartanCore.png|thumb|350px|[[John-117]] recovers a modular core from [[Bonita Stone]]'s body.]]
The '''Spartan core''' is a piece of modular UNSC equipment that is used to install field enhancements on the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|GEN3 MJOLNIR armor]], allowing [[Spartan]] operators to adapt to their environmental needs and mission specifications.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22p84|Enc22|Page=84}}


[[File:HINF Spartan Core.png|thumb|A Spartan core]]
==Overview==
===Design details===
The modular Spartan cores are installed with the binaries for a wide range of offensive and defensive peripheral systems and components, such as surveillance upgrades, stealth systems, and enhanced thruster modules. Each core can be readily integrated with the MJOLNIR platform, and even applied directly while in the field. The modular cores all Spartans to take on a wide range of mission objectives; as such, they also contribute to the GEN3 platform's overall versatility and cost-effectiveness.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22p85|Enc22|Page=85}}


A '''Spartan core''' is a piece of [[UNSC]] equipment that can be used to upgrade the abilities of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|GEN3 MJOLNIR armor]].  
===Usage===
Cores are typically carried in encoded crates on the battlefield.{{Ref/Game|Id=tacmap|HI|TACMAP}} During the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]], [[John-117]] recovered a number of cores, including those from the armors of [[Bonita Stone]],{{Ref/Quest|Id=Foundation|HI|Ringfall|[[Foundation (Halo Infinite)|Foundation]]}} [[Hudson Griffin]],{{Ref/Quest|Id=Tower|HI|Connections|The Tower}} [[Vedrana Makovich]], and [[Theodore Sorel]];{{Ref/Quest|Id=Conservatory|HI|Connections|Conservatory}} he was able to spontaneously install each core, along with their upgrades, on his own armor with ease.


==History==
==In-game information==
During the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]], dozens of Spartan cores were scattered across the fragmented section of [[Zeta Halo]]. As [[John-117]] ventured across the Ring, he collected any cores he came across and used them to upgrade his armor's abilities.
{{Quote|An encoded UNSC cache containing valuable Mjolnir components used to upgrade Equipment.|[[TACMAP]] description{{Ref/Reuse|tacmap}}}}
There are a total of 45 Spartan Cores that can be collected in the ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' campaign. The player can use them to upgrade their equipment, including the [[Grappleshot]], [[Overshield|Shield Core]], [[Threat Sensor]], [[Drop wall]], and [[Thruster (Halo Infinite)|Thrusters]].{{Ref/Game|Id=Hi|HI|Spartan Cores}}
===Grappleshot===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 75%;"
|+ List of Upgrades
|-
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Name
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Spartan core cost
! scope="col" style="width: 75%" |Description
|-
|Voltaic
|1 SC
|Grappleshot stuns grappled enemies for several seconds. Stunned enemies will either be electrocuted or will assume defensive postures and freeze in place.


==Gameplay==
|-
There are a total of 45 Spartan cores that can be collected in the ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' campaign. The player can use them to upgrade their various abilities: [[Grappleshot]], [[Overshield]], [[Threat Sensor]], [[Drop wall]], and [[Thruster (Halo Infinite)|Thrusters]].{{Ref/Game|Id=Hi|Hi|Spartan Cores}}
|Quickshot
|2 SC
|Reduces Grappleshot cooldown by 40%.
 
|-
|First Strike
|3 SC
|Delivers a powerful shockwave blast when holding the melee button while grappling.
 
|-
|Reachfall
|3 SC
|Increases the damage and radius of the shockwave blast. Enemies within it will be stunned.
|}
 
===Shield Core===
 
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 75%;"
|+ List of Upgrades
|-
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Name
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Spartan core cost
! scope="col" style="width: 75%" |Description
|-
|Fortress
|1 SC
|Increases shield capacity by an additional 15% of base strength.
 
|-
|Bastille
|2 SC
|Increases shield capacity by an additional 15% of base strength.
 
|-
|Redoubt
|3 SC
|Increases shield capacity by an additional 15% of base strength.
 
|-
|Citadel
|3 SC
|Increases shield capacity by an additional 15% of base strength.
|}
 
===Threat Sensor===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 75%;"
|+ List of Upgrades
|-
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Name
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Spartan core cost
! scope="col" style="width: 75%" |Description
|-
|Seeker
|1 SC
|Increases Threat Sensor detection radius by 50%.
 
|-
|Operative
|2 SC
|Adds a second charge to the Threat Sensor.
 
|-
|Clairvoyant
|3 SC
|Reduces Threat Sensor cooldown by 40%.
 
|-
|Omniscience
|3 SC
|Adds uninterrupted enemy visibility to the Threat Sensor and reveals their health.
|}
 
===Drop Wall===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 75%;"
|+ List of Upgrades
|-
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Name
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Spartan core cost
! scope="col" style="width: 75%" |Description
|-
|Swift Shelter
|1 SC
|Reduces Drop Wall cooldown by 20%.
 
|-
|Rampart
|2 SC
|Increases Drop Wall strength by 35%.
 
|-
|Blockade
|3 SC
|Increases Drop Wall strength by 70% and increases wall size.
 
|-
|Direct Current
|3 SC
|Adds shock damage to any projectiles fired through the Drop Wall.
|}
 
===Thruster===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 75%;"
|+ List of Upgrades
|-
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Name
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Spartan core cost
! scope="col" style="width: 75%" |Description
|-
|Afterburner
|1 SC
|Adds a second charge to your Thruster.
 
|-
|Thermal Control
|2 SC
|Reduces Thruster cooldown by 20%.
 
|-
|Impulse
|3 SC
|Adds significant power to the Thruster, allowing further and faster travel.
 
|-
|Escape Velocity
|3 SC
|Adds a personal cloak effect to the Thruster, lasting four seconds after activation.
|}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HINF Spartan core Outpost Tremonius.png|A Spartan core stored at Outpost Tremonius.
File:HINF Spartan core Outpost Tremonius.png|A Spartan core stored at Outpost Tremonius.
File:HINF Spartan Core Riven Gate.png|A Spartan core recovered at Riven Gate.
File:HINF Spartan core box open.png|Retrieving a Spartan core.
File:HINF Spartan core box open.png|Retrieving a Spartan core.
File:HINF Spartan core upgrades.png|The Spartan core upgrades menu.
File:HINF Spartan core upgrades.png|The Spartan core upgrades menu.
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John-117 picks up a Spartan core from the body of Spartan Bonita Stone. From Halo Infinite campaign level Foundation.
John-117 recovers a modular core from Bonita Stone's body.

The Spartan core is a piece of modular UNSC equipment that is used to install field enhancements on the GEN3 MJOLNIR armor, allowing Spartan operators to adapt to their environmental needs and mission specifications.[1]

Overview

Design details

The modular Spartan cores are installed with the binaries for a wide range of offensive and defensive peripheral systems and components, such as surveillance upgrades, stealth systems, and enhanced thruster modules. Each core can be readily integrated with the MJOLNIR platform, and even applied directly while in the field. The modular cores all Spartans to take on a wide range of mission objectives; as such, they also contribute to the GEN3 platform's overall versatility and cost-effectiveness.[2]

Usage

Cores are typically carried in encoded crates on the battlefield.[3] During the Battle for Zeta Halo, John-117 recovered a number of cores, including those from the armors of Bonita Stone,[4] Hudson Griffin,[5] Vedrana Makovich, and Theodore Sorel;[6] he was able to spontaneously install each core, along with their upgrades, on his own armor with ease.

In-game information

"An encoded UNSC cache containing valuable Mjolnir components used to upgrade Equipment."
— TACMAP description[3]

There are a total of 45 Spartan Cores that can be collected in the Halo Infinite campaign. The player can use them to upgrade their equipment, including the Grappleshot, Shield Core, Threat Sensor, Drop wall, and Thrusters.[7]

Grappleshot

List of Upgrades
Name Spartan core cost Description
Voltaic 1 SC Grappleshot stuns grappled enemies for several seconds. Stunned enemies will either be electrocuted or will assume defensive postures and freeze in place.
Quickshot 2 SC Reduces Grappleshot cooldown by 40%.
First Strike 3 SC Delivers a powerful shockwave blast when holding the melee button while grappling.
Reachfall 3 SC Increases the damage and radius of the shockwave blast. Enemies within it will be stunned.

Shield Core

List of Upgrades
Name Spartan core cost Description
Fortress 1 SC Increases shield capacity by an additional 15% of base strength.
Bastille 2 SC Increases shield capacity by an additional 15% of base strength.
Redoubt 3 SC Increases shield capacity by an additional 15% of base strength.
Citadel 3 SC Increases shield capacity by an additional 15% of base strength.

Threat Sensor

List of Upgrades
Name Spartan core cost Description
Seeker 1 SC Increases Threat Sensor detection radius by 50%.
Operative 2 SC Adds a second charge to the Threat Sensor.
Clairvoyant 3 SC Reduces Threat Sensor cooldown by 40%.
Omniscience 3 SC Adds uninterrupted enemy visibility to the Threat Sensor and reveals their health.

Drop Wall

List of Upgrades
Name Spartan core cost Description
Swift Shelter 1 SC Reduces Drop Wall cooldown by 20%.
Rampart 2 SC Increases Drop Wall strength by 35%.
Blockade 3 SC Increases Drop Wall strength by 70% and increases wall size.
Direct Current 3 SC Adds shock damage to any projectiles fired through the Drop Wall.

Thruster

List of Upgrades
Name Spartan core cost Description
Afterburner 1 SC Adds a second charge to your Thruster.
Thermal Control 2 SC Reduces Thruster cooldown by 20%.
Impulse 3 SC Adds significant power to the Thruster, allowing further and faster travel.
Escape Velocity 3 SC Adds a personal cloak effect to the Thruster, lasting four seconds after activation.

Gallery

  • A Spartan core stored at Outpost Tremonius.

    A Spartan core stored at Outpost Tremonius.

  • Retrieving a Spartan core.

    Retrieving a Spartan core.

  • The Spartan core upgrades menu.

    The Spartan core upgrades menu.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 84
  2. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 85
  3. ^ a b Halo Infinite, TACMAP
  4. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign mission Ringfall: Foundation
  5. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign mission Connections: The Tower
  6. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign mission Connections: Conservatory
  7. ^ Halo Infinite, Spartan Cores
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