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'''Hannibal Weapon Systems''' ('''HWS''') is a [[human]] ordnance and matériel manufacturer based in the industrial township of [[Kotka]], [[Pori]] on [[New Carthage]].<ref>''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 228</ref> The corporation often manufactures matériel for the [[United Nations Space Command]], specializing in security technology development, small arms, and recently [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]].<ref name="close quarters">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-close-quarters ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Close Quarters]</ref>
'''Hannibal Weapon Systems''' ('''HWS''') is a [[human]] ordnance and matériel manufacturer founded by [[Jack Hannibal]] and based out of the [[Pori]] region of [[New Carthage]]. Its primary research and development, manufacturing, and testing sites are located in the industrial township of [[Kotka]],{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG228|H4EVG|Page=228}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=HPoL19|HPoL|Chapter=19}} while its corporate [[Hannibal HQ|headquarters]] is in the city of [[Pilvros]].{{Ref/Reuse|HPoL19}} The corporation often manufactures hardware for the [[United Nations Space Command]], specializing in security technology development, small arms, and recently [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]].<ref name="close quarters">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-close-quarters ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Close Quarters]</ref>


==History==
==History==
In [[2474]], the Hannibal family settled on thirty acres within [[New Carthage]]'s [[Pori]] region. This land would eventually become the city of [[Pilvros]], named after [[Jack Hannibal|Jack Pilvros Hannibal]]. By [[2505]], the family had constructed a building—later becoming [[Hannibal HQ]]—over the site of a [[Pori Meteor|strange meteor]] and buried [[Forerunner]] structure. Six years later, Jack Hannibal had produced the first small-scale quantum photonic amplifier for [[SATCOM]] relays, revolutionizing the speed and integrity of extraplanet communications. Hannibal was hailed as a genius and he founded a lucrative new corporation, without anyone suspecting that these advancements were likely due to Hannibal's experiments with Forerunner technology.{{Ref/Reuse|HPoL19}}
Although Hannibal Weapon Systems generally specialized in security technology development and small arms, HWS now primarily focuses on the manufacturing of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|Mjolnir armor systems]]. The corporation has recently begun working with the [[United Nations Space Command]] to produce prototype upgrades to various vehicle systems, including the [[M820 Scorpion]] and [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis]].<ref name="close quarters"/>
Although Hannibal Weapon Systems generally specialized in security technology development and small arms, HWS now primarily focuses on the manufacturing of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|Mjolnir armor systems]]. The corporation has recently begun working with the [[United Nations Space Command]] to produce prototype upgrades to various vehicle systems, including the [[M820 Scorpion]] and [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis]].<ref name="close quarters"/>


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Revision as of 03:49, March 20, 2021

"Power unleashed in the face of adversity"
— Hannibal Weapon Systems's motto[1]
The logo of Hannibal.
The logo of Hannibal Weapon Systems.

Hannibal Weapon Systems (HWS) is a human ordnance and matériel manufacturer founded by Jack Hannibal and based out of the Pori region of New Carthage. Its primary research and development, manufacturing, and testing sites are located in the industrial township of Kotka,[2][3] while its corporate headquarters is in the city of Pilvros.[3] The corporation often manufactures hardware for the United Nations Space Command, specializing in security technology development, small arms, and recently MJOLNIR armor.[4]

History

In 2474, the Hannibal family settled on thirty acres within New Carthage's Pori region. This land would eventually become the city of Pilvros, named after Jack Pilvros Hannibal. By 2505, the family had constructed a building—later becoming Hannibal HQ—over the site of a strange meteor and buried Forerunner structure. Six years later, Jack Hannibal had produced the first small-scale quantum photonic amplifier for SATCOM relays, revolutionizing the speed and integrity of extraplanet communications. Hannibal was hailed as a genius and he founded a lucrative new corporation, without anyone suspecting that these advancements were likely due to Hannibal's experiments with Forerunner technology.[3]

Although Hannibal Weapon Systems generally specialized in security technology development and small arms, HWS now primarily focuses on the manufacturing of Mjolnir armor systems. The corporation has recently begun working with the United Nations Space Command to produce prototype upgrades to various vehicle systems, including the M820 Scorpion and HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis.[4]

In 2555, shortly after Vestol Corporation's extant assets were liquidated, Hannibal Weapon Systems acquired production rights to Vestol's ROGUE-class Mjolnir.[5] In 2556, Hannibal Weapon Systems was "Flagged for Review" by the UNSC Navy's Office of Naval Intelligence after the terrorist attack on Sedra.[6]

Products

Armor

Vehicle variants

Visors

Facilities

The company had facilities in the following locations:

Planet Location Facility Name/Facility Role Citation
Earth New Mombasa, Kenya [10]
New Carthage Kotka, Pori WG/Facility 93-00/Kotka [11]
New Carthage Pilvros, Pori Hannibal HQ [3]

Trivia

  • Just as New Carthage is named after the ancient city of Carthage, Hannibal Weapon Systems is named in reference to Hannibal, an infamous Carthaginian general who is considered one of the greatest military leaders in history. The company's logo references this fact, as it features two elephants in profile with a mountain peak, referencing Hannibal's crossing of the Alps with an army which included war elephants.

Gallery

  • Alternate company logo.

    Alternate company logo.

  • A logo of Hannibal Weapon Systems on a wall.

    A logo of Hannibal Weapon Systems on a wall.

  • The Hannibal Mantis.

    The Hannibal Mantis.

  • The Hannibal Scorpion.

    The Hannibal Scorpion.

  • The Hannibal Wasp.

    The Hannibal Wasp.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo Waypoint - Canon Fodder #106: Outpost Discoveries
  2. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 228
  3. ^ a b c d Halo: Point of Light, chapter 19
  4. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Close Quarters
  5. ^ a b Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 177
  6. ^ Halo: Nightfall, ONI: Walk the Path
  7. ^ Halo Wars 2: Phoenix Logs - Mantis
  8. ^ Halo Waypoint: Cyclops
  9. ^ Halo 5: Guardians
  10. ^ Halo 2: Anniversary, campaign levels Outskirts and Metropolis
  11. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 147
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