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Sandwiched between the external armor and the internal padding is the most devastating weapon the suit carries: a layer of [[polymerized lithium niobocene]], a form of reactive metal liquid crystal.{{Ref/Reuse|xbox}} Woven by molecular tools into a super-dense layer, this layer is amorphous, yet it amplifies force, doubling lifting capability and increases reaction time by a factor of five.{{Ref/Reuse|Sybex}} Such technology did not exist when work began on the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor#Mark I exoskeleton|Mark I prototypes]].{{Ref/Reuse|Sybex}}<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''' ''page 70'' ''page 89'' (2010 edition)</ref> | Sandwiched between the external armor and the internal padding is the most devastating weapon the suit carries: a layer of [[polymerized lithium niobocene]], a form of reactive metal liquid crystal.{{Ref/Reuse|xbox}} Woven by molecular tools into a super-dense layer, this layer is amorphous, yet it amplifies force, doubling lifting capability and increases reaction time by a factor of five.{{Ref/Reuse|Sybex}} Such technology did not exist when work began on the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor#Mark I exoskeleton|Mark I prototypes]].{{Ref/Reuse|Sybex}}<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''' ''page 70'' ''page 89'' (2010 edition)</ref> | ||
Because of these advancements, the design is more akin to a conventional suit of armor as opposed to a powered exoskeleton; the user moves the suit and in return the suit moves the user. This allows for | Because of these advancements, the design is more akin to a conventional suit of armor as opposed to a powered exoskeleton; the user moves the suit and in return the suit moves the user. This allows for an highly compact design when compared to other combat systems. The armor contains numerous features including an integrated computer system which continuously monitors weapons and biological functions, as well as a limited function motion sensor system. The suit also contains a built-in rebreather system that can provide air for up to 90 minutes.{{Ref/Reuse|FoR120}} The suit's helmet also features imaging and video recording, and thermal sensors among other features. | ||
In its final phase, the armor weighs half a short ton (453.6 kilograms).<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''' ''page 2'' ''page 16'' (2010 edition)</ref> At the time of its creation, it was the most advanced piece of tactical military hardware in human hands.{{Ref/Reuse|xbox}} | In its final phase, the armor weighs half a short ton (453.6 kilograms).<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''' ''page 2'' ''page 16'' (2010 edition)</ref> At the time of its creation, it was the most advanced piece of tactical military hardware in human hands.{{Ref/Reuse|xbox}} |