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The '''HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I Prototype Armor Defense System''',<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/transmissions/article/2010-04-19--This-Week-s-Halo-Waypoint-Schedule '''Halo.Xbox.com''': ''This Week’s Halo Waypoint Schedule''] (source defunct)</ref> known simultaneously as '''HRUNTING''' and '''YGGDRASIL''',<ref name="waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/prototype/b053d1dc-912b-401b-bb9e-2909d1028c31#imageNumber=1 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Prototype''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120905155702/http://halo.xbox.com/en-US/Universe/detail/prototype/b053d1dc-912b-401b-bb9e-2909d1028c31#imageNumber=1 Archive.org])</ref><ref name="Algolis">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/theuniverse/locations/gallery/algolis/c37d512a-eed7-44c0-bc3b-eb5b362b3160?filter=all '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Algolis''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20110310163234/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/locations/gallery/algolis/c37d512a-eed7-44c0-bc3b-eb5b362b3160 Archive.org])</ref> was an experimental bipedal [[powered exoskeleton]]/[[wikipedia:Armoured fighting vehicle|armored fighting vehicle]] developed by the [[Materials Group]] at [[Weapons Research Facility T12A]] on [[Algolis]]. It was intended for use by the [[UNSC Marine Corps]]. | The '''HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I Prototype Armor Defense System''',<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/transmissions/article/2010-04-19--This-Week-s-Halo-Waypoint-Schedule '''Halo.Xbox.com''': ''This Week’s Halo Waypoint Schedule''] (source defunct)</ref> known simultaneously as '''HRUNTING''' and '''YGGDRASIL''',<ref name="waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/prototype/b053d1dc-912b-401b-bb9e-2909d1028c31#imageNumber=1 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Prototype''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20120905155702/http://halo.xbox.com/en-US/Universe/detail/prototype/b053d1dc-912b-401b-bb9e-2909d1028c31#imageNumber=1 Archive.org])</ref><ref name="Algolis">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/theuniverse/locations/gallery/algolis/c37d512a-eed7-44c0-bc3b-eb5b362b3160?filter=all '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Algolis''] (defunct, backup on [https://web.archive.org/web/20110310163234/http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/locations/gallery/algolis/c37d512a-eed7-44c0-bc3b-eb5b362b3160 Archive.org])</ref> was an experimental bipedal [[powered exoskeleton]]/[[wikipedia:Armoured fighting vehicle|armored fighting vehicle]] developed by the [[Materials Group]] at [[Weapons Research Facility T12A]] on [[Algolis]]. It was intended for use by the [[UNSC Marine Corps]].{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
[[Project YGGDRASIL]] and [[Project HRUNTING]] were both initiated by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] in the early to mid 26th century, under the direction of Vice Admiral [[Danforth Whitcomb]]. | [[Project YGGDRASIL]] and [[Project HRUNTING]] were both initiated by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] in the early to mid 26th century, under the direction of Vice Admiral [[Danforth Whitcomb]].{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}{{Ref/Reuse|Algolis}}{{Ref/Note|Text=Halo Waypoint's page on the armour, [https://web.archive.org/web/20120905155702/http://halo.xbox.com/en-US/Universe/detail/prototype/b053d1dc-912b-401b-bb9e-2909d1028c31#imageNumber=1 circa 2012,] claims that the HRUNTING and YGGDRASIL projects were one and the same. However, most other sources treat them as separate, and so this page does the same.}} YGGDRASIL was an umbrella name for initiatives that aimed to re-engineer [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Project MJOLNIR]] technologies for use in other UNSC vehicles.<ref name="WaypointMantis">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/mantis '''''Halo Waypoint''' - Universe'', Mantis]</ref> Meanwhile, HRUNTING was a project best known for the [[HRUNTING Mark III Cyclops]], another powered exoskeleton.<ref name="EVGCyclops">'''''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''' - Cyclops'', Page 44</ref> Decades after the creation of the Cyclops, the same Algolis-based group behind that exoskeleton would unite the advancements made by both projects to create the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL line of exoskeletons, including the prototype HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I ADS.{{Ref/Reuse|Algolis}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVGCyclops}} | ||
Despite its effectiveness, the idea was mainly scrapped, as the user was very vulnerable and it was too complicated for use on the limited number of SPARTAN-IIs.<ref>'''Halo Legends''': ''Prototype'' developer commentary</ref> | Despite its effectiveness, the idea was mainly scrapped, as the user was very vulnerable and it was too complicated for use on the limited number of SPARTAN-IIs.<ref>'''Halo Legends''': ''Prototype'' developer commentary</ref> | ||
During the [[Algolis Invasion]], the prototype exoskeleton was ordered destroyed under the [[United Nations Space Command Emergency Priority Order 098831A-1|Cole Protocol]]. Despite this order, the Marine known as [[Ghost (Marine)|Ghost]] took control of the exoskeleton to use it to buy escaping Marines and civilians time to escape for the duration of the self-destruct sequence. The exoskeleton took heavy damage, but Ghost completed his mission. Once the timer ran out, Ghost activated the self-destruct, obliterating all of the nearby Covenant forces in a nuclear explosion. | During the [[Algolis Invasion]], the prototype exoskeleton was ordered destroyed under the [[United Nations Space Command Emergency Priority Order 098831A-1|Cole Protocol]]. Despite this order, the Marine known as [[Ghost (Marine)|Ghost]] took control of the exoskeleton to use it to buy escaping Marines and civilians time to escape for the duration of the self-destruct sequence. The exoskeleton took heavy damage, but Ghost completed his mission. Once the timer ran out, Ghost activated the self-destruct, obliterating all of the nearby Covenant forces in a nuclear explosion.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}<ref>'''Halo Legends''', ''Prototype''</ref> However, not all data on the Mark I ADS was lost when Algolis fell, leading to the creation of the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I (J) Green Machine|"[J]" variant]] of the suit.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/folks-need-heroes '''Canon Fodder 98.2:''' ''Folks Need Heroes'']</ref> | ||
The HRUNTING and YGGDRASIL projects would continue to develop subsequent Armor Defense Systems. This work resulted in a number of different armor systems, including the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (D) Mega-Mantis|Mark II [D] "mega-Mantis"]], [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (J) Colossus|Mark II [J] "Colossus"]] and [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Armor Defense System|Mark IX "Mantis"]]UNSC.<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''']</ref> [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]] was evidently involved with this program.<ref>'''Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion''', ''Issue 2''</ref> | The HRUNTING and YGGDRASIL projects would continue to develop subsequent Armor Defense Systems. This work resulted in a number of different armor systems, including the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (D) Mega-Mantis|Mark II [D] "mega-Mantis"]], [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (J) Colossus|Mark II [J] "Colossus"]] and [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Armor Defense System|Mark IX "Mantis"]]UNSC.<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''']</ref> [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]] was evidently involved with this program.<ref>'''Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion''', ''Issue 2''</ref> | ||
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
The HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL suit was powered by a nuclear fusion reactor. Unlike the MJOLNIR family of powered assault armors, the user did not need to possess physiological augmentation to wear the armor. Though the [[Heads-up display|HUD]] was rather similar to that of the MJOLNIR, the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I's integrated weapon system and improved target assessment negated the need for a neural interface link. The suit used simple [[laser]] and radio technology for communications. Unlike the MJOLNIR, the suit did not recycle fluids. Overall, the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I was much more expensive to manufacture than the MJOLNIR, which meant that it saw very limited production. | The HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL suit was powered by a nuclear fusion reactor. Unlike the MJOLNIR family of powered assault armors, the user did not need to possess physiological augmentation to wear the armor. Though the [[Heads-up display|HUD]] was rather similar to that of the MJOLNIR, the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I's integrated weapon system and improved target assessment negated the need for a neural interface link. The suit used simple [[laser]] and radio technology for communications. Unlike the MJOLNIR, the suit did not recycle fluids. Overall, the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I was much more expensive to manufacture than the MJOLNIR, which meant that it saw very limited production.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=967531 '''Halo.bungie.org''': ''Re: End of Prototype *Legends spoils*'']</ref> | ||
===Armament=== | ===Armament=== | ||
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The suit's left arm ended in a mechanical hand used to both operate weapons and manipulate external objects with ease. Two additional missile tubes were attached to the forearm and were packed the same type of missiles used on the shoulder-mounted cluster. Three [[Type 18 Magnetic/Bayonet-style Claymore]]s explosives were attached to each thigh, each with enough power to completely engulf a [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraith]] tank in the blast. | The suit's left arm ended in a mechanical hand used to both operate weapons and manipulate external objects with ease. Two additional missile tubes were attached to the forearm and were packed the same type of missiles used on the shoulder-mounted cluster. Three [[Type 18 Magnetic/Bayonet-style Claymore]]s explosives were attached to each thigh, each with enough power to completely engulf a [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraith]] tank in the blast. | ||
HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I also featured a 300-megaton, lead-tampered nuclear fission self-destruct device which used the components of the suit's fusion reactor. Activating the self-destruct sequence would begin a staggered, codeword-activated countdown. Because such a system violates several military conventions regarding "kamikaze-style" actions, the device's purpose is still officially considered a "security" contingency. The codeword is written on the HUD for the wearer to read before activation. | HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I also featured a 300-megaton, lead-tampered nuclear fission self-destruct device which used the components of the suit's fusion reactor. Activating the self-destruct sequence would begin a staggered, codeword-activated countdown. Because such a system violates several military conventions regarding "kamikaze-style" actions, the device's purpose is still officially considered a "security" contingency. The codeword is written on the HUD for the wearer to read before activation.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}} | ||
===Equipment=== | ===Equipment=== | ||