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After the Human-Covenant War, the [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]] began manufacturing the GEN2 version of the Air Assault helmet, as well as the matching torso armor and shoulder pieces.<ref name="Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide"/> | After the Human-Covenant War, the [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]] began manufacturing the GEN2 version of the Air Assault helmet, as well as the matching torso armor and shoulder pieces.<ref name="Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide"/> | ||
It was tested in the [[Buffalo Breaker Yards]], and the Cascadian city of Mindoro.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 146''</ref> In early [[2555]] Air Assault was tested at [[Anvil Station]], and was considered a front runner for the standard armor set issued to newly recruited Spartan-IVs.<ref>[http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/333-halo-online-closed-beta-launching-in-russia/?do=findComment&comment=8090 '''Halo Archive Forums''' - ''Halo: Online (Closed Beta launching in Russia) - Page 2'']</ref> However, the contract ultimately went to [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]]' [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Recruit|RECRUIT-class suite]], though Air Assault does meet all of the [[UNSC Ordnance Commission]] strictures for ground combat.<ref name="Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide"/> | It was tested in the [[Buffalo Breaker Yards]], and the Cascadian city of Mindoro.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 146''</ref> In early [[2555]] Air Assault was tested at [[Anvil Station]], and was considered a front runner for the standard armor set issued to newly recruited Spartan-IVs.<ref>[http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/333-halo-online-closed-beta-launching-in-russia/?do=findComment&comment=8090 '''Halo Archive Forums''' - ''Halo: Online (Closed Beta launching in Russia) - Page 2'']</ref><ref name="Beta note" group="note">Weapon designations in games during their Alpha and Beta builds often differ from their given canon designations once game development has been completed. Therefore, this is not a reliable source. However, as the only source available it should be taken as canon until a more official source gives the weapon its designation.</ref> However, the contract ultimately went to [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]]' [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Recruit|RECRUIT-class suite]], though Air Assault does meet all of the [[UNSC Ordnance Commission]] strictures for ground combat.<ref name="Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide"/> | ||
GEN2 Air Assault provides functional support across a number of colonies as well as remotely deployed combat units. This set is also primarily used by [[ONI]] security personnel on the skyhooks above Earth and Luna.<ref name="Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide"/> | GEN2 Air Assault provides functional support across a number of colonies as well as remotely deployed combat units. This set is also primarily used by [[ONI]] security personnel on the skyhooks above Earth and Luna.<ref name="Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide"/> | ||
The helmet is popular among Spartan fireteam leaders due to its communications system, though Napthali continues to market the helmet to the UNSC Army. Offshoots of the Air Assault armor have also been considered for adoption by unaugmented [[Delta-Six Division]] operators, but larger-scale adoption of the system has been hindered by its high cost, with each suit costing as much as a [[dropship]].<ref name="H5 Armory">''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''</ref> | The helmet is popular among Spartan fireteam leaders due to its communications system, though Napthali continues to market the helmet to the UNSC Army. Offshoots of the Air Assault armor have also been considered for adoption by unaugmented [[Delta-Six Division]] operators, but larger-scale adoption of the system has been hindered by its high cost, with each suit costing as much as a [[dropship]].<ref name="H5 Armory">''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''</ref> | ||
==In-game information== | ==In-game information== | ||