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*'''[[Polymerized lithium niobocene|Liquid metal crystal piezoelectric layer]]:''' | *'''[[Polymerized lithium niobocene|Liquid metal crystal piezoelectric layer]]:''' | ||
The inner structure of the suit{{Ref/Book|Id=encyc91|[[Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition)]]|Section=Project: MJOLNIR|Page=91}} is a layer of piezoelectric liquid crystal that deforms along a preferred axis when exposed to an electric charge.{{Ref/Reuse|journaljul}} This layer acts as a sheath or a suit of artificial muscle; this reactive piezoelectric effect increases the mobility, speed, and all-around physical performance of the suit's user,{{Ref/Reuse|journaljul}} doubling their strength and increasing the reaction time of the user by a multiple of five. The material is amorphous, which circumvents a major obstacle in its design: custom fitting millions of the polygonal pieces under the second armor layer.{{Ref/Reuse|journalsep}} Knitted together at a molecular level the liquid crystal material is merely "poured" into a multilayered Sierpinski capillary system where microelectric fields can direct crystallization geometries.{{Ref/Reuse|journalsep}} The only downfall is the material's production, which involves classified super-toxic precursor materials and requires a zero-gravity environment.{{Ref/Reuse|journalsep}} | |||
This makes hand-to-hand combat easier, but also makes the armor difficult to adjust to; a slight motion can be translated into a potentially harmful one if not conducted correctly. For this reason, it is only possible for Spartans to use the armor, as their strengthened muscles and bones are able to withstand the increased power and speed of movement. In unaugmented human bodies, a simple flex results in the system returning a reactive backlash that breaks bones and tears muscles, causing the cascade of agony-induced muscle spasms to be further inflicted back onto the wearer, killing them in seconds. | This makes hand-to-hand combat easier, but also makes the armor difficult to adjust to; a slight motion can be translated into a potentially harmful one if not conducted correctly. For this reason, it is only possible for Spartans to use the armor, as their strengthened muscles and bones are able to withstand the increased power and speed of movement. In unaugmented human bodies, a simple flex results in the system returning a reactive backlash that breaks bones and tears muscles, causing the cascade of agony-induced muscle spasms to be further inflicted back onto the wearer, killing them in seconds. | ||
*'''Knitted-crystal computer memory layer''' | |||
Fitted in between the outer plates and the inner padding, is a crystal computer memory layer. It is knitted at the molecular level and supports the integration of [[Artificial intelligence]]. This type of memory is most often seen on [[Human starship|ships]] and represents 80% of the cost of the suit.{{Ref/Reuse|encyc91}} This layer was possibly introduced into later, specific versions of the suit.{{Ref/Note|The image used to illustrate this information is that of the Mark VI. However we see the use of Cortana with Master Chief's Mark V suit suggesting that it was an integrated layer going back at least that far in development. Whether this layer was widely used across all versions of either generation is unknown as Master Chief thus far is the only known Spartan-AI instance.}} | |||
*'''[[Pressure seal]]:''' | *'''[[Pressure seal]]:''' | ||