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|engine=*Nuclear Fusion Primary (2)
|role=*Exoatmospheric combat<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''' (revised edition), page 266</ref>
*Nuclear Fusion Secondary (2)
*Disrupt and overwhelm [[capital ship]]s<ref name="ENC"/>
*Recursive Thrusters (6)<ref name="booster">''[[Halo Waypoint]], Booster Frame article''</ref>
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*[[80mm ball-mounted rotary cannon]]s (2)<ref name="booster"/>
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*[[Multiple Independently Targeted Vehicle Pod|MITV Pods]] (12)<ref name="booster"/>
|engine=*2 nuclear fusion primary<ref name="booster">'''[[Halo Waypoint]]''', ''[[Archive:Halo_Waypoint/2009_to_2014/Universe/Technology#Booster_Frame|Booster Frame article]]''</ref>
*[[M41 Extended Light Anti-Aircraft Gun|M41 ELAAGat]] (1)<ref name="booster"/>
*2 nuclear fusion secondary<ref name="booster"/>
*Chaff/plasma countermeasures
*6 recursive thrusters<ref name="booster"/>
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|shielding=Yes<ref name="ThePackage">'''Halo Legends''' - ''The Package''</ref>
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*2 [[80mm ball-mounted rotary cannon]]s<ref name="ENC"/>
*12 [[Multiple Independently Targeted Vehicle Pod|MITV Pods]]<ref name="ENC"/>
*1 [[M41 Extended Light Anti-Aircraft Gun|M41 ELAAGat]]<ref name="ENC"/>
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|othersystems=Chaff/plasma countermeasures<ref name="booster"/>
*Disrupt/Overwhelm/Adapt
|era=[[Human-Covenant War]]<ref name="ThePackage"/><br>
*Surgical incisions
[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]<ref name="HE5"/>
|era=[[Human-Covenant War]]<br>
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|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
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The '''Open Frame 92/Extra-Vehicular Activity'''<ref name="booster"/><ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''' (revised edition), page 266</ref>, or '''booster frame''', is an experimental [[starfighter]] in service with the [[UNSC Navy]], developed by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] as a prototype. They were specifically assigned for [[extra-vehicular activity]] and special operations roles, dropped from hooks within the hangars of specialized UNSC ships. The ship itself has no sealed cockpit, so a [[Vacuum suit|pressurized suit]] must be worn in order to operate the vehicle.<ref>'''Halo Waypoint''', ''Gauss Technology article''</ref><ref name="booster"/>
The '''Open Frame 92/Extra-Vehicular Activity'''<ref name="booster"/><ref name="ENC"/>, or '''booster frame''', is an experimental [[space fighter]] in service with the [[UNSC Navy]], developed by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] as a prototype.


==Design and development==
==Design and development==
===Design details===
===Design details===
The booster frame is a heavily-armed, open-frame incursive vehicle specifically intended for deep-space use and close-quarters environments. Its weapon loadout is designed primarily for "Disrupt/Overwhelm/Adapt" - a technique employed to deal with the twin problems of field-effect [[energy shielding]] and armor plating. When used in concert, the combination of [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP]], explosive and projectile force can make surgical incisions in large-scale, otherwise impenetrable defenses.
The Booster Frame was specifically engineered for use by [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II]] units and is only usefully operable in zero-/low-G and zero-/low-atmosphere environments. It placed particular emphasis on fast, exoatmospheric engagements, where it used its high speed, maneuverability, and firepower to disrupt and overwhelm enemy [[warship]]s.<ref name="ENC"/> It has no aerodynamic properties beyond its basic mass and thrust quotient.<ref name="booster"/> Booster Frames are deployed via a specialized hydraulic winch system which extends from a ventral bay on a select number of modified UNSC warships and undisclosed ONI [[prowlers]].<ref name="booster"/><ref name="ThePackage"/>


It was specifically engineered for use by [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II]] units and is only usefully operable in zero-/low-G and zero-/low-atmosphere environments. It has no aerodynamic properties beyond its basic mass and thrust quotient. Booster Frames are deployed directly into vacuum through a specialized hydraulic winch system which extends from a ventral bay on a select number of modified UNSC warships and undisclosed ONI special service vehicles. The booster frame is also protected, at least partially, by energy shields.<ref name="booster"/>
The Booster Frame boasts a number of active protection systems. It is equipped with [[energy shield]]s, which also envelopes the pilot.<ref name="ThePackage"/> They are also fitted with chaff launchers to disrupt [[Plasma turret|plasma torpedoes]]. They can deploy mission-specific equipment if necessary, such as scanning devices to locate signal transmitters.<ref name="ThePackage"/>


===Weapons===
===Weapons===
The Booster Frame is extremely heavily armed, leading to its classification as ammunition rather than a vehicle. In addition to the weaponry, the Booster Frame is equipped with chaff launchers to disrupt [[Plasma turret|plasma torpedoes]]. Scanning devices can also be launched from the Booster Frames onto starship hulls, to scan for possible signal transmitters.
The booster frame is a heavily-armed, open-frame incursive vehicle specifically intended for deep-space use and close-quarters environments. Its weapon loadout is designed primarily for "Disrupt/Overwhelm/Adapt" - a technique employed to deal with the twin problems of field-effect [[energy shielding]] and armor plating. When used in concert, the combination of [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP]], explosive and projectile force can make surgical incisions in large-scale, otherwise impenetrable defenses.<ref name="booster"/>


*1 '''[[M92 Principle Gauss Cannon]]''' - a powerful [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] that runs along the length of the booster frame. As a drawback, it requires a long time to recharge.<ref name="booster"/>
*1 '''[[M92 Principle Gauss Cannon]]''' - a powerful [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon]] that runs along the length of the booster frame. As a drawback, it requires a long time to recharge.<ref name="booster"/>
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*12 '''[[MITV Pod]]s''' - contained in the booster frame's "wings". These pods contain numerous small missiles, capable of inflicting heavy damage upon Covenant shields and starship hulls alike.<ref name="booster"/>
*12 '''[[MITV Pod]]s''' - contained in the booster frame's "wings". These pods contain numerous small missiles, capable of inflicting heavy damage upon Covenant shields and starship hulls alike.<ref name="booster"/>


*2 '''[[80mm ball-mounted rotary cannon]]s''' - mounted on the undersides of the booster frame's "wings".<ref name="booster"/>
*2 '''[[80mm ball-mounted rotary cannon]]s''' - mounted on the undersides of the booster frame's "wings".<ref name="booster"/> These are the weapons most often utilized in combat.<ref name="ENC"/>


*1 '''[[M41 Extended Light Anti-Aircraft Gun|M41 ELAAGat]]''' - Extended Light Anti-Aircraft Gun firing gas-jacketed armor piercing [[depleted uranium]] rounds. Contained within the rear part of the frame, this turret is capable of being operated by another soldier who can stand at the back and provide covering fire for the pilot. The turret is a variation of the [[M41 Vulcan Light Anti-Aircraft Gun]], designed to be operable in vacuum. It fires shells with pressurized atmospheric contents to ensure an explosive percussion in a vacuum or other challenging environment.<ref name="booster"/>
*1 '''[[M41 Extended Light Anti-Aircraft Gun|M41 ELAAGat]]''' - Extended Light Anti-Aircraft Gun firing gas-jacketed armor piercing [[depleted uranium]] rounds. Contained within the rear part of the frame, this turret is capable of being operated by another soldier who can stand at the back and provide covering fire for the pilot. The turret is a variation of the [[M41 Vulcan Light Anti-Aircraft Gun]], designed to be operable in vacuum. It fires shells with pressurized atmospheric contents to ensure an explosive percussion in a vacuum or other challenging environment.<ref name="booster"/>


===Development history===
===History===
OF92/EVA was developed by the Office of Naval Intelligence in conjunction with [[UNSC Special Forces|Naval Special Operations]] and the [[University of Songnam]]. As evidenced by its open cockpit design, it was developed alongside the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR project]] and in tandem with the research done on EVA, or [[extra-vehicular activity]] technology following the [[Summa Deep Space Incident]]. As with many ONI projects, both the analysis and eventual matériel response were heavily classified. Because their overall cost clashes with their expendable nature, ONI and the UNSC have no plans for widespread application or production. In fact, it is technically classified by the Naval shipping and logistics organization as Aircraft Ammunition rather than Aircraft.<ref name="booster"/>
OF92/EVA was developed by the Office of Naval Intelligence in conjunction with [[UNSC Special Forces|Naval Special Operations]] and the [[University of Songnam]]. As evidenced by its open cockpit design, it was developed alongside the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR project]] and in tandem with the research done on EVA, or [[extra-vehicular activity]] technology following the [[Summa Deep Space Incident]]. As with many ONI projects, both the analysis and eventual matériel response were heavily classified. Because their overall cost clashes with their expendable nature, neither ONI nor the UNSC have no plans for widespread application or production.<ref name="booster"/> In fact, it is technically classified by the [[UNSC Navy]] as spacecraft ammunition rather than a spacecraft.<ref name="ENC"/>


There are only three officially recorded missions where the Booster Frame's use has been logged.<ref name="booster"/> Five were used in [[2544]] by [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II supersoldiers]] during [[Operation: WARM BLANKET]], an assault on [[Third Fleet of Glorious Consequence|a Covenant fleet]], in an attempt to board a ship and recover the captured [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]]. During the mission, the Booster Frame showed to perform extremely well against Covenant [[Type-31 Seraph]]s.<ref>'''Halo Legends''' - ''The Package''</ref> In [[2558]], five were used by [[Fireteam Majestic]] and [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Sarah Palmer]] during the [[Ambush at Oth Lodon]].<ref name="HE5">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''Issue #5''</ref>
Because Booster Frames can only be used by fully-armored Spartan supersoldiers, their deployments are often heavily classified,<ref name="ENC"/> and there are only three officially recorded missions where the Booster Frame's use has been logged.<ref name="booster"/> Five were used in [[2544]] by [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II supersoldiers]] during [[Operation: WARM BLANKET]], an assault on [[Third Fleet of Glorious Consequence|a Covenant fleet]], in an attempt to board a ship and recover the captured [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]]. During the mission, the Booster Frame showed to perform extremely well against Covenant [[Type-31 Seraph]]s, although all five were destroyed.<ref name="ThePackage"/> In [[2558]], five were used by [[Fireteam Majestic]] and [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Sarah Palmer]] during the [[Ambush at Oth Lodon]].<ref name="HE5">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''Issue #5''</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

Revision as of 10:04, March 29, 2021

Open Frame 92/Extra-Vehicular Activity
OF92EVA.png
Production information

Class:

Space fighter

Role:

Technical specifications

Engine(s):

  • 2 nuclear fusion primary[2]
  • 2 nuclear fusion secondary[2]
  • 6 recursive thrusters[2]

Other system(s):

Chaff/plasma countermeasures[2]

Shielding:

Yes[3]

Armament:

Crew:

1 pilot, 1 gunner[3]

Chronological and affiliation

Era:

Human-Covenant War[3]
Post-Covenant War conflicts[4]

Affiliation:

United Nations Space Command

 

The Open Frame 92/Extra-Vehicular Activity[2][1], or booster frame, is an experimental space fighter in service with the UNSC Navy, developed by the Office of Naval Intelligence as a prototype.

Design and development

Design details

The Booster Frame was specifically engineered for use by SPARTAN-II units and is only usefully operable in zero-/low-G and zero-/low-atmosphere environments. It placed particular emphasis on fast, exoatmospheric engagements, where it used its high speed, maneuverability, and firepower to disrupt and overwhelm enemy warships.[1] It has no aerodynamic properties beyond its basic mass and thrust quotient.[2] Booster Frames are deployed via a specialized hydraulic winch system which extends from a ventral bay on a select number of modified UNSC warships and undisclosed ONI prowlers.[2][3]

The Booster Frame boasts a number of active protection systems. It is equipped with energy shields, which also envelopes the pilot.[3] They are also fitted with chaff launchers to disrupt plasma torpedoes. They can deploy mission-specific equipment if necessary, such as scanning devices to locate signal transmitters.[3]

Weapons

The booster frame is a heavily-armed, open-frame incursive vehicle specifically intended for deep-space use and close-quarters environments. Its weapon loadout is designed primarily for "Disrupt/Overwhelm/Adapt" - a technique employed to deal with the twin problems of field-effect energy shielding and armor plating. When used in concert, the combination of EMP, explosive and projectile force can make surgical incisions in large-scale, otherwise impenetrable defenses.[2]

  • 12 MITV Pods - contained in the booster frame's "wings". These pods contain numerous small missiles, capable of inflicting heavy damage upon Covenant shields and starship hulls alike.[2]
  • 1 M41 ELAAGat - Extended Light Anti-Aircraft Gun firing gas-jacketed armor piercing depleted uranium rounds. Contained within the rear part of the frame, this turret is capable of being operated by another soldier who can stand at the back and provide covering fire for the pilot. The turret is a variation of the M41 Vulcan Light Anti-Aircraft Gun, designed to be operable in vacuum. It fires shells with pressurized atmospheric contents to ensure an explosive percussion in a vacuum or other challenging environment.[2]

History

OF92/EVA was developed by the Office of Naval Intelligence in conjunction with Naval Special Operations and the University of Songnam. As evidenced by its open cockpit design, it was developed alongside the MJOLNIR project and in tandem with the research done on EVA, or extra-vehicular activity technology following the Summa Deep Space Incident. As with many ONI projects, both the analysis and eventual matériel response were heavily classified. Because their overall cost clashes with their expendable nature, neither ONI nor the UNSC have no plans for widespread application or production.[2] In fact, it is technically classified by the UNSC Navy as spacecraft ammunition rather than a spacecraft.[1]

Because Booster Frames can only be used by fully-armored Spartan supersoldiers, their deployments are often heavily classified,[1] and there are only three officially recorded missions where the Booster Frame's use has been logged.[2] Five were used in 2544 by SPARTAN-II supersoldiers during Operation: WARM BLANKET, an assault on a Covenant fleet, in an attempt to board a ship and recover the captured Dr. Catherine Halsey. During the mission, the Booster Frame showed to perform extremely well against Covenant Type-31 Seraphs, although all five were destroyed.[3] In 2558, five were used by Fireteam Majestic and Spartan Sarah Palmer during the Ambush at Oth Lodon.[4]

Gallery

  • Concept art from The Package.

    Concept art from The Package.

  • Turnaround reference of the Booster Frame from The Package.

    Turnaround reference of the Booster Frame from The Package.

  • Render of the model used in The Package.

    Render of the model used in The Package.

  • Five Booster Frames ready to launch.

    Five Booster Frames ready to launch.

  • Rear view of the Booster Frame's fusion engines.

    Rear view of the Booster Frame's fusion engines.

  • The Booster Frames shields are visible when fired on by a pursuing Seraph.

    The Booster Frames shields are visible when fired on by a pursuing Seraph.

  • The control panel of the OF92/EVA.

    The control panel of the OF92/EVA.

  • The control panel receiving a reading from the scanning device.

    The control panel receiving a reading from the scanning device.

  • The control panel showing the total charge for the Gauss Cannon.

    The control panel showing the total charge for the Gauss Cannon.

  • Ammo being loaded into the 80mm Rotary Cannons.

    Ammo being loaded into the 80mm Rotary Cannons.

  • MITV pods being loaded onto the Booster Frames.

    MITV pods being loaded onto the Booster Frames.

  • A MITV Pod opening in mid-flight.

    A MITV Pod opening in mid-flight.

  • The HUD of a Booster Frame in flight integrated with the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.

    The HUD of a Booster Frame in flight integrated with the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.

  • The Booster Frame's HUD with multiple target lock-on.

    The Booster Frame's HUD with multiple target lock-on.

  • Gabriel Thorne's Booster Frame pursuing a Sangheili Ranger on the cover of Halo: Escalation #5.

    Gabriel Thorne's Booster Frame pursuing a Sangheili Ranger on the cover of Halo: Escalation #5.

  • Spartan-IVs equipped with Booster Frames.

    Spartan-IVs equipped with Booster Frames.

  • Anthony Madsen enjoying his Booster Frame.

    Anthony Madsen enjoying his Booster Frame.

  • Design sheet for the MEGA Brands Halo Toys Booster Frame, submitted to 343 Industries for approval.

    Design sheet for the MEGA Brands Halo Toys Booster Frame, submitted to 343 Industries for approval.

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List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Halo Encyclopedia (revised edition), page 266
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Halo Waypoint, Booster Frame article
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Halo Legends - The Package
  4. ^ a b Halo: Escalation, Issue #5

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