Perihelion Station
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 Perihelion Station in orbit over KC-59.
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Perihelion Station[3] is an orbital space station established in 2554[2] and utilized by the Office of Naval Intelligence's Materials Group in the production of MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3).[1] It is in orbit of KC-59.[3]
Overview[edit]
Design details[edit]
Perihelion Station takes the form of a cylindrical space station that rotates about its central axis.[1] At one end of the station is a skyhook tether used to deliver materials for the production of MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor from a BXR Mining Corporation facility on KC-59 below.[1][3] To aid in the manufacturing process of this armor, the facility features various kinds of equipment designed to create its individual components. At least part of the facility makes use of zero-gravity environments to construct its metal components and a system of magnets to move the components along the assembly line.[1] The station features at least one elevator used to transport personnel between its various levels.[3]
Alongside its industrial manufacturing features, Perihelion is designed to allow for personnel training; these investments were made by the UNSC Cartographer Initiative to boost the then-fledling SPARTAN-IV program.[2] The top several levels of the station are occupied by a ringed combat deck. The very top floor of the combat deck hosts a recreation center along with multiple gymnasiums and rooms used for sparring. The second level from the top holds the armory and several multi-axis Brokkr Armor Mechanisms that assist Spartans with putting on and taking off their armor. The third level from the top holds a detachable Munera Platform War Games simulation deck for use in testing the armor manufactured at the facility. The Munera platform can be detached from the rest of the station if desired,[3][2] and was designed to allow the testing of GEN2 MJOLNIR in specialised environments.[2]
History[edit]
This Materials Group facility was constructed in orbit above KC-59 for the purpose of manufacturing MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor. By early 2559, the third generation of MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor had finished development and Perihelion was used in its production.[1] On February 10, 2559,[1][4] various technicians oversaw the creation of Master Chief Petty Officer John-117's suit of MJOLNIR Mark VI armor at Perihelion.[1]
The UNSC Infinity would deploy Blue Team and Ninth Platoon to the planet and station in order to receive the MJOLNIR armor and test the ORCUS exoskeleton respectively. This would take place over three days beginning on September 19, 2559, and was done in preparation for Operation: WOLFE.[3]
Trivia[edit]
The name of the station references the point in a planet, asteroid, or comet's orbit in which it is closest to its sun.
Gallery[edit]
Concept art[edit]
Concept art of the station for the Step Inside trailer.
More concept art of Perihelion Station.
More concept art of Perihelion Station.
More concept art of Perihelion Station.
More concept art of Perihelion Station.
Screenshots[edit]
A wide angle view of Perihelion Station in the Step Inside trailer.
Perihelion Station from above.
A chamber used in the manufacturing process of MJOLNIR's metallic components.
A MJOLNIR component floating past a window with a view of KC-59.
Excess metal being shed via sound waves of a MJOLNIR GEN3 component.
John-117's nearly complete suit on the station.
List of appearances[edit]
- Become
- Step Inside (First appearance)
- Halo: From the Soil to the Stars (First named)
Sources[edit]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h Halo Infinite marketing, Become campaign, Step Inside
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Tasty Tomes (Retrieved on Mar 24, 2025) [archive]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Halo: From the Soil to the Stars
- ^ Halo Infinite marketing, Discover Hope
