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The '''portable jump-jet''',<ref name="manual">'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''game manual''</ref> more commonly known as the '''jetpack''', is a user-operated jet engine mounted on the back, developed by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. | The '''portable jump-jet''',<ref name="manual">'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''game manual''</ref> more commonly known as the '''jetpack''', is a user-operated jet engine mounted on the back, developed by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. | ||
Unlike the [[T-PACK]], which is a maneuvering unit used on deep-space missions, the jump-jet is used for atmospheric low-altitude flight. It is known to be used to an extent by specialized [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marine]] units, including the [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODST]] [[Bullfrogs]]. Unlike the earlier versions, the latest model of the portable jump-jet has enough thrust power to lift more than half a ton, or the equivalent weight of a [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR]]-clad [[SPARTAN Program|SPARTAN supersoldier]].<ref name="manual"/> | Unlike the [[T-PACK]], which is a maneuvering unit used on deep-space missions, the jump-jet is used for atmospheric low-altitude flight. It is known to be used to an extent by specialized [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marine]] units, including the [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODST]] [[Bullfrogs]]. Unlike the earlier versions, the latest model of the portable jump-jet has enough thrust power to lift more than half a ton, or the equivalent weight of a [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR]]-clad [[SPARTAN Program|SPARTAN supersoldier]].<ref name="manual"/> The UNSC has also developed [[Jump Jet safety restraints|safety restraints]] to be used with the jump jet.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', ''Armory''</ref> | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||