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{{Infobox/Company
|name=Hannibal Weapon Systems
|image=[[File:HINF HannibalLogo.png|100px]]<br/>Logo
[[File:H4 Perdition.jpg|300px]]<br/>Pilvros, the home of HWS's corporate headquarters.
|founder=[[Jack Hannibal]]{{Ref/Reuse|HPoL19}}
|leader=[[Jack Hannibal]] {{C|formerly}}{{Ref/Reuse|HPoL19}}
|associations=
|parent=
|subsidiaries=
|headquarters=[[Hannibal HQ]], [[Pilvros]], [[New Carthage]]{{Ref/Reuse|HPoL19}}
|locations=*[[New Carthage]]
*[[Earth]]
|role=
|products=
*Armor
*Vehicles
|founding=Post-2505{{Ref/Reuse|HPoL19}}
|dissolved=
|affiliation=*[[United Nations Space Command]]
*[[Office of Naval Intelligence]]
}}
{{Quote|Power unleashed in the face of adversity|Hannibal Weapon Systems's motto<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/outpost-discoveries '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder #106: Outpost Discoveries'']</ref>}}
{{Quote|Power unleashed in the face of adversity|Hannibal Weapon Systems's motto<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/outpost-discoveries '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder #106: Outpost Discoveries'']</ref>}}
[[File:H5G Hannibal.png|right|thumb|200px|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]],{{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/news/canon-fodder-close-quarters ''Halo Waypoint'': Canon Fodder - Close Quarters]</ref>
'''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>


==History==
==History==
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"/>
===Founding===
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}}
 
===Military contracting===
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/Reuse|close quarters}}


In [[2555]], shortly after [[Vestol Corporation]]'s extant assets were liquidated, Hannibal Weapon Systems acquired production rights to Vestol's [[ROGUE-class Mjolnir]].<ref name="h4evg177">''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide'', p. 177</ref> In [[2556]], Hannibal Weapon Systems was "Flagged for Review" by the [[UNSC Navy]]'s [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] after the [[Terrorist attack on Sedra City|terrorist attack]] on [[Sedra]].<ref name="Halo Nightfall">''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'', [[Halo: Nightfall: ONI: Walk the Path|ONI: Walk the Path]]</ref>
In [[2555]], shortly after [[Vestol Corporation]]'s extant assets were liquidated, Hannibal Weapon Systems acquired production rights to Vestol's [[ROGUE-class Mjolnir]].<ref name="h4evg177">''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide'', p. 177</ref> In [[2556]], Hannibal Weapon Systems was "Flagged for Review" by the [[UNSC Navy]]'s [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] after the [[Terrorist attack on Sedra City|terrorist attack]] on [[Sedra]].<ref name="Halo Nightfall">''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'', [[Halo: Nightfall: ONI: Walk the Path|ONI: Walk the Path]]</ref>
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**[[INFILTRATOR-class Mjolnir]]
**[[INFILTRATOR-class Mjolnir]]
**[[OCEANIC-class Mjolnir]]
**[[OCEANIC-class Mjolnir]]
**[[REAPER-class Mjolnir]]
**[[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir]]
**[[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir]]
**[[ROGUE-class Mjolnir]]<ref name="h4evg177"/>
**[[ROGUE-class Mjolnir]]{{Ref/Reuse|h4evg177}}
**[[VANGUARD-class Mjolnir]]
**[[VANGUARD-class Mjolnir]]
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN3]]] variants
**AVIATOR-class Mjolnir
**DEADEYE-class Mjolnir
*Other MJOLNIR armor
**[[SKYMARCHER-class Mjolnir]]
**[[TYRO-class Mjolnir]]
*TAC/PLQ-196E Threepack
{{Col-2}}
{{Col-2}}


===Vehicle variants===
===Vehicle variants===
*[[AV-49H Wasp]]
*[[M400 Kodiak]]
*[[XM820B4 Scorpion]]
*[[XM820B4 Scorpion]]
*[[AV-49H Wasp]]


===Visors===
===Visors===
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|[[WG/Facility 93-00/Kotka]]
|[[WG/Facility 93-00/Kotka]]
|<ref>''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide'', p. 147</ref>
|<ref>''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide'', p. 147</ref>
|-
|[[New Carthage]]
|[[Pilvros]], [[Pori]]
|[[Hannibal HQ]]
|{{Ref/Reuse|HPoL19}}
|}
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Just as New Carthage is named after the ancient city of [[Wikipedia:Carthage|Carthage]], Hannibal Weapon Systems is named in reference to [[Wikipedia:Hannibal|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 [[Wikipedia:Hannibal's crossing of the Alps|Hannibal's crossing of the Alps]] with an army which included war elephants.
*Just as New Carthage is named after the ancient city of [[Wikipedia:Carthage|Carthage]], Hannibal Weapon Systems (or more specifically, its founder) is named in reference to [[Wikipedia:Hannibal|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 [[Wikipedia:Hannibal's crossing of the Alps|Hannibal's crossing of the Alps]] with an army which included war elephants.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Logos===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:SLoftus-Hannibal Weapon Systems.png|Alternate company logo.
File:SLoftus-Hannibal Weapon Systems.png|Alternate company logo.
File:Hannibal_Weap_Sys_logo.jpg|A logo of Hannibal Weapon Systems on a wall.
File:Hannibal_Weap_Sys_logo.jpg|A logo of Hannibal Weapon Systems on a wall.
File:H5G Hannibal.png|Another version of their logo.
</gallery>
===Product images===
<gallery>
File:H5G-Hannibal Mantis render.png|The Hannibal Mantis.
File:H5G-Hannibal Mantis render.png|The Hannibal Mantis.
File:H5G-Hannibal Scorpion render.png|The Hannibal Scorpion.
File:H5G-Hannibal Scorpion render.png|The Hannibal Scorpion.
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*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Point of Light]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
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[[Category:Human businesses]]
[[Category:Human businesses]]
[[Category:Defense contractors]]

Latest revision as of 19:51, April 10, 2024

Hannibal Weapon Systems
Icon image of Hannibal Weapon Systems' logo, used in Halo Infinite.
Logo

H4 Perdition.jpg
Pilvros, the home of HWS's corporate headquarters.

Organizational information

Founder(s):

Jack Hannibal[1]

Leader(s):

Jack Hannibal (formerly)[1]

Headquarters:

Hannibal HQ, Pilvros, New Carthage[1]

Location(s):

Major product(s):

  • Armor
  • Vehicles
Chronological and political information

Founding:

Post-2505[1]

Affiliation(s):

 

"Power unleashed in the face of adversity"
— Hannibal Weapon Systems's motto[2]

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,[3][1] while its corporate headquarters is in the city of Pilvros.[1] The corporation often manufactures hardware for the United Nations Space Command, specializing in security technology development, small arms, and recently MJOLNIR armor.[4]

History[edit]

Founding[edit]

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.[1]

Military contracting[edit]

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[edit]

Armor[edit]

Vehicle variants[edit]

Visors[edit]

Facilities[edit]

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 [1]

Trivia[edit]

  • Just as New Carthage is named after the ancient city of Carthage, Hannibal Weapon Systems (or more specifically, its founder) 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[edit]

Logos[edit]

  • Alternate company logo.

    Alternate company logo.

  • A logo of Hannibal Weapon Systems on a wall.

    A logo of Hannibal Weapon Systems on a wall.

  • Another version of their logo.

    Another version of their logo.

Product images[edit]

  • The Hannibal Mantis.

    The Hannibal Mantis.

  • The Hannibal Scorpion.

    The Hannibal Scorpion.

  • The Hannibal Wasp.

    The Hannibal Wasp.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo: Point of Light, chapter 19
  2. ^ Halo Waypoint - Canon Fodder #106: Outpost Discoveries
  3. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 228
  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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