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[[File:Ih onyx cover.jpg|250px|thumb|Several Spartans in powered exoskeletons: <small>(L-R)</small> the MJOLNIR Mark V, the MJOLNIR Mark VI, and the Mark II SPI armor.]]
[[File:Ih onyx cover.jpg|250px|thumb|Several Spartans in powered exoskeletons: (L-R) the MJOLNIR Mark V, the MJOLNIR Mark VI, and the Mark II SPI armor.]]
A '''powered exoskeleton''' is a mobile machine consisting primarily of a skeleton-like framework worn by a person and a power supply that supplies at least part of the activation energy for limb movement.
A [[Wikipedia:Powered exoskeleton|'''powered exoskeleton''']] is a mobile machine consisting primarily of a skeleton-like framework worn by a person and a power supply that supplies at least part of the activation energy for limb movement.


==Description==
==Description==
Powered exoskeletons are designed to physically assist and, in many cases, protect the wearer. They may be designed to assist and protect soldiers and construction workers, or to allow people to survive in other dangerous environments. A wide medical market exists for powered exoskeletons to provide mobility assistance for aged and infirm people. Other possibilities include rescue work, such as in collapsed buildings, in which the device might allow a rescue worker to lift heavy debris, while simultaneously protecting him from falling rubble.
Powered exoskeletons are designed to physically assist and, in many cases, protect the wearer. They may be designed to assist and protect soldiers and construction workers, or to allow people to survive in other dangerous environments. A wide medical market exists for powered exoskeletons to provide mobility assistance for aged and infirm people. Other possibilities include rescue work, such as in collapsed buildings, in which the device might allow a rescue worker to lift heavy debris, while simultaneously protecting him from falling rubble.


The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] designed by [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] is the most sophisticated UNSC powered armor project so far. As one of its main strengths, the MJOLNIR system eschews traditional mechanized joints in favor of a strength-enhancing layer of [[Polymerized lithium niobocene|electroactive liquid crystal]] and provides a cybernetic link which boosts the wearer's reactions by a factor of five.<ref>'''Dr. Halsey's personal journal'''</ref> While it is the most successful UNSC powered armor project, MJOLNIR is by no means the only effort to physically augment soldiers in combat. The [[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Exoskeleton]] and the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I ADS|HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I]] were exoskeleton systems derived from the earlier prototypes from the exoskeleton program which predated MJOLNIR.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 44''</ref> Large-scale powered exoskeletons became more common in the years following the Human-Covenant War, with at least one model, the [[Mantis]], seeing battlefield use.
The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] designed by [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] is the most sophisticated UNSC powered armor project so far. As one of its main strengths, the MJOLNIR system eschews traditional mechanized joints in favor of a strength-enhancing layer of [[Polymerized lithium niobocene|electroactive liquid crystal]] and provides a cybernetic link which boosts the wearer's reactions by a factor of five.<ref>'''Dr. Halsey's personal journal'''</ref> While it is the most successful UNSC powered armor project, MJOLNIR is by no means the only effort to physically augment soldiers in combat. The [[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Cyclops|HRUNTING Mark III [B] Cyclops]] and the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I ADS|HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I]] were exoskeleton systems derived from earlier prototypes developed by exoskeleton programs which predated MJOLNIR.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 44''</ref> Large-scale powered exoskeletons became more common in the years following the [[Human-Covenant War]], with at least one model, the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis|Mantis]], seeing battlefield use.


The [[Semi-Powered Infiltration armor]] predominantly used by the [[Spartan-III]] supersoldiers provides modest physical enhancement<ref name="HM">'''[[Halo Mythos]]''', ''pages 76-77''</ref> as well as a rudimentary [[active camouflage]] by means of [[photoreactive panel]]s, allowing covert operations in enemy territory.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 16''</ref> [[RKD]], an Earth think-tank, created [[Project HAYABUSA]] concurrently with MJOLNIR and while the two were developed separately, they share many characteristics, and are interchangeable to a degree.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref>
The [[Semi-Powered Infiltration armor]] predominantly used by the [[Spartan-III]] supersoldiers provides modest physical enhancement<ref name="HM">'''[[Halo Mythos]]''', ''pages 76-77''</ref> as well as a rudimentary [[active camouflage]] by means of [[photoreactive panel]]s, allowing covert operations in enemy territory.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 16''</ref> [[RKD]], an Earth think-tank, created [[Project HAYABUSA]] concurrently with MJOLNIR and while the two were developed separately, they share many characteristics, and are interchangeable to a degree.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]'''</ref>


In [[2558]], [[Michael Crespo]] wore an older suit of [[ODST armor]] from the early [[Human-Covenant war]], which apparently had an exoskeleton installed in it. It was noted to be significantly less capable than MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.<ref>'''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''', ''Chapter 17''</ref>
In [[2558]], [[Michael Crespo]] wore an older early-war suit of [[ODST armor]], which apparently had an exoskeleton installed in it. It was noted to be significantly less capable than MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.<ref>'''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''', ''Chapter 17''</ref>


The [[Forerunners]]' [[Forerunner personal armor|personal armor]] offered powered support to some extent. For combat use, they also developed armor suits known as [[combat skin]]s, using a class system based on numbers, on which the MJOLNIR Mark V<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', campaign level ''[[The Library]]''</ref> and Mark VI<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]''</ref> would be rated Class 2.
The [[Forerunners]]' [[Forerunner personal armor|personal armor]] offered powered support to some extent. For combat use, they also developed armor suits known as [[combat skin]]s, using a class system based on numbers, on which the MJOLNIR Mark V<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', campaign level ''[[The Library]]''</ref> and Mark VI<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]''</ref> would be rated Class 2.
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*'''[[Project HAYABUSA|Hayabusa Powered Assault Armor]]''' - A UNSC powered armor system similar to the MJOLNIR armor
*'''[[Project HAYABUSA|Hayabusa Powered Assault Armor]]''' - A UNSC powered armor system similar to the MJOLNIR armor
*'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]]''' - The performance-enhancing body armor first used by the [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-IIs]] and later by [[SPARTAN programs|all Spartans]]
*'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]]''' - The performance-enhancing body armor first used by the [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-IIs]] and later by [[SPARTAN programs|all Spartans]]
**'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor#Mark I exoskeleton|Mark I]]''', '''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor#Mark II exoskeleton|Mark II]]''', and '''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor#Mark III exoskeleton|Mark III powered exoskeletons]]''' - The powered exoskeletons that predated MJOLNIR; later retooled by the HRUNTING and YGGDRASIL programs
**'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor#Mark I|Mark I]]''', '''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor#Mark II|Mark II]]''', and '''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor#Mark III|Mark III]]''' - Prototype iterations of MJOLNIR, created before the first production model.
**'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]]''' - First proper iteration of MJOLNIR; issued in at least three distinct generations
**'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]]''' - First iteration of MJOLNIR to entire mass production and see combat service
**'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]]''' - Introduced energy shields and [[artificial intelligence]] housing; fielded in two versions
**'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]]''' - Introduced energy shields and [[artificial intelligence]] housing
**'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]]''' - Introduced automated [[biofoam]] injectors
**'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]]''' - Introduced automated [[biofoam]] injectors
**'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]]''' - Last of GEN1.  Only known use is by [[Naomi-010]]
**'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|Mark VII]]''' - Last of GEN1.  Only known use is by [[Naomi-010]]
**'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2]]''' - A broad array of suits developed [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|after]] the [[Human-Covenant War]]
**'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2]]''' - A broad array of suits developed after the Human-Covenant War
**'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|GEN3]]'''
**'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|GEN3]]''' - The successor to GEN2, incorporating various improvements and survival upgrades.
*'''[[Nightfall armor]]''' - A suit of powered armor used by ONI operatives on missions in hazardous environments
*'''[[OSTEO combat engineering suit]]''' - A suit of powered armor used by both civilian and military (augmented and non-augmented) [[combat engineer]]s in [[HAZMAT]] operations{{Ref/Site|Id=CF142|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-system-shocks|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder 142: System Shocks|D=30|M=06|Y=2023}}
*'''[[Semi-Powered Infiltration armor]]''' - The armor used by most [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-IIIs]]
*'''[[Semi-Powered Infiltration armor]]''' - The armor used by most [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-IIIs]]
*'''[[Nightfall armor]]''' - A suit of powered armor used by ONI operatives on missions in hazardous environments
*'''[[Hellbringer]] suit''' - A powered exoskeleton utilised by the UNSC [[Hellbringer]]s.{{Ref/YouTube|A04ZmY2UHgU|jungle_penguins|Halo Wars 2: UNSC Hellbringer All Quotes|Time=39|Quote=I feel like a tank in this thing! Does your exo chafe? Mine chafes.|Quotee=Hellbringer ambient dialogue|Detail=0:39}}
 
=====[[Ancient humanity|Ancient human]]=====
=====[[Ancient humanity|Ancient human]]=====
*'''Ancient human battle armor suit''' -This powered armor used by Ancient humans during Human-Forerunner wars.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 112''</ref>
*'''[[Ancient humanity#Technology|Ancient human battle armor suit]]''' - This powered armor was used by Ancient humans during Human-Forerunner wars. This armor works very similar to [[Combat Skin]].<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 112''</ref>


====[[San'Shyuum]]====
*'''[[Fighting skin]]''' - Highly advanced powered armor worn by [[Prelate]] in battle.
====[[Sangheili]]====
====[[Sangheili]]====
**'''[[Sangheili harness]]''' - The powered armor worn by Sangheili in combat .<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 131'' (2011 edition)</ref>{{Citation needed}}
*'''[[Sangheili harness]]''' - The powered armor worn by Sangheili. It boosts the speed and strength of its user, though it remains less effective than the [[human]]-made [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]].{{Ref/Book|Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition)|Page=131|Quote='''The Elite Combat Harness is the standard armor used by the Sangheili in all Covenant conflicts. Similar to the Spartans' mark VI in that it boosts speed and strength while adding a personal energy shield, the armor is actually less advanced and can withstand less damage than a Spartan's armor.'''}}
**'''[[Assault harness]]''' - The Assault harness is an ancient type of armor that is fully sealed. Formerly restricted by the Covenant, dissident Sangheili decided to reuse it during the Covenant civil war.<ref name="H3">'''Halo 3'''</ref>
**'''[[Combat harness]]''' - The combat harness is the ubiquitous armor system available to Sangheili of all ranks. The armor exists in a wide range of colors, and there are slight functional and aesthetic variations.<ref name="Fighting"/><ref name="H2A"/>
**'''[[Commando harness]]''' - The Commando harness is a lighter and sturdier variant. It is equipped with hardened communications gear and uplink capabilities, for use by [[Commando Unit]]s.<ref name="H3"/>
*'''[[Flight harness]]''' - The Flight harness is a sealed armor destined for pilots of [[space fighter]]s, such as the [[Tarasque heavy fighter]] and the [[Gigas fighter-bomber]].<ref name="H3"/>
**'''[[Infiltration harness]]'''The Infiltration harness is an armor equipped with [[active camouflage]] technology.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 59''</ref> As such, it is commonly used by [[Special Operations Sangheili|Special Operations]] and [[Stealth Sangheili]].<ref name="Reach"/><ref name="CEA"/>
**'''[[Outrider harness]]''' - The Outrider harness is an upgraded armor destined to improve survivability and effectiveness for its user, especially during risky missions on frontier worlds.<ref name="Marching"/>
**'''[[Ranger harness]]''' - The Ranger harness is a sealed armor used for [[extra-vehicular activity]]. There are many variations, including some derived from the Assault or Storm platforms.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 58''</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-brute-force '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Brute Force'']</ref><ref name="Fury">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fury-s-road '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Fury's Road'']</ref>
**'''[[Storm harness]]''' - The Storm harness is a variant produced by [[Lodam Armory]] originally for specialized shock troopers who operated on frontier worlds. The Storm variant gained prominence during the [[Blooding Years|Sangheili civil war]].<ref name="Fighting"/><ref name="Fury"/>
**'''[[Ultra-class armor]]''' - The armor is mostly worn by [[Sangheili Ultra]]s, though it is not restricted to them. It is typically of a glistening white.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/hints-and-heroes '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Hints and Heroes'']</ref> Some feature secondary red markings and a crested helmet.<ref name="Reach"/>
*'''[[Warrior-class harness]]''' - This type of harness is reinforced with a shield-bolstering pauldron system. It also has an accentuated helmet design.<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''p. 29, 48''</ref> The armor is typically golden, signifying a command position.
**'''[[Commander-class harness]]''' - The Commander-class harness is fielded by Sangheili who were experienced officers of the Covenant.<ref name="Fighting"/><ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 47''</ref> It has an ornate helmet very similar to that of the Officer variant.<ref name="H4">'''Halo 4'''</ref>
**'''[[Sangheili General#Armor configuration|General harness]]''' - The harness used by Generals is golden, signifying their role as [[Field Master|field masters]]. It features a command helmet.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 57''</ref>
**'''[[Sangheili Major#Officer|Officer harness]]''' - Contrary to standard [[Sangheili Major|Majors]] who use the combat harness, the Officer subclass is equipped with a more ornate harness and helmet.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 135'' (2011 edition)</ref> It exists in dark golden red and matte burgundy.<ref name="Reach"/><ref name="CEA"/>
**'''[[Invader harness]]''' - The Invader harness was a ceremonial armor used by Sangheili hunting lodges. Since the dissolution of the Covenant, it has been modernized for combat against the [[Jiralhanae]].<ref name="Marching">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-marching-on '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Marching On'']</ref>
=====Political harnesses=====
**'''[[Kaidon harness]]''' - The noble [[Kaidon]]s have donned a variety of ceremonial battledresses with different styles and colors throughout Sangheili history.<ref name="Fighting"/><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/arbiter-thel-vadam '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Arbiter Thel Vadam'']</ref><ref>[http://www.ultra-combo.com/arbiters-colors-accessories/ '''Ultra-Combo.com''': ''Arbiter’s Colors & Accessories'']</ref>
**'''[[Sangheili High Councilor#Equipment|High Councilor harness]]''' - The High Councilors were equipped with a large, ornamental helmet.<ref name="H2A"/> A similar but highly stylized version of this armor was also in use for [[Imperial Admiral]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'''</ref>
===Specialty harnesses===
**'''[[Arbiter body armor]]''' - The [[Arbiter]] armors were an extremely rare type of harness only donned by ancient Sangheili judge-kings, and by specific Sangheili appointed by the [[Hierarchs]] during the Covenant era.<ref>[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|'''Halo 2: Anniversary''': ''Terminals'']]</ref><ref name="Fighting">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fighting-words '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Fighting Words'']</ref>
**'''[[Executioner|Executioner's harness]]''' - Worn by an executioner, this harness appears to have an ornate helmet.<ref>''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', campaign level, [[A New Enemy]]</ref>
*'''[[Imperial Admiral|Imperial Admiral harness]]'''
**'''[[Heretic Sangheili#Equipment|Artifact retrieval harness]]''' - This harness was used to recover Forerunner artifacts. It has a breathing apparatus that enables breathing in hazardous environments. [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|Sesa 'Refumee's detachment]] used this set.
**'''[[Sangheili Honor Guardsman|Honor Guard harness]]''' - The harness was a highly ornamented, ceremonial equipment issued to Sangheili Honor Guardsmen.<ref name="H2A"/><ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 95''</ref> The elite [[Lights of Sanghelios]] wore a bright-white base armor variant, instead of crimson red.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/covenant-honor-guard '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Covenant Honor Guard'']</ref>


=====Religious order harnesses=====
====[[Jiralhanae]]====
**'''[[Sangheili Zealot#Hesduros-inspired design|Hesduros-styled Zealot-class harness]]''' - The harness's design is used by Zealots and Kaidons who originate from [[Hesduros]]. This traditional armor has a very organic, irregular surface.<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''pages 27, 49''</ref>
*'''[[Atriox#Equipment|Atriox's armor]]''' - Atriox dons an augmented power gauntlet which artificially enhances his strength to a significant degree.{{Citation needed}}
**'''[[Ceremonial battle harness]]''' - The ceremonial battle harness refers to an ornamental armor used by some chapters of [[Sangheili Zealot]]s.<ref name="Fighting"/><ref name="Reach"/><ref name="CEA">'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'''</ref> A variation is also used by the [[Sangheili Field Marshal|Field Marshal]] subclass.
*'''[[Ascetic harness]]''' - The Ascetic harness is an ancient design utilized by [[Ascetics|a religious order]] that was reactivated during the [[Great Schism]]. It features a traditional bladed mandible guard.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 56''</ref>
 
====[[San'Shyuum]]====
*'''[[Prelate#Abilities|Prelate power armor]]''' - Highly advanced powered armor worn by Prelate in battle.


===Vehicles/Mechs===
===Vehicles/Mechs===
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*'''HRUNTING and YGGDRASIL'''
*'''HRUNTING and YGGDRASIL'''
**'''[[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Exoskeleton]]''' - Also known as the Cyclops; a large exoskeleton mainly designed for non-combat tasks, such as construction and dock work
**'''[[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Exoskeleton]]''' - Also known as the Cyclops; a large exoskeleton mainly designed for non-combat tasks, such as construction and dock work
**'''[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I ADS|HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I Armor Defense System]]''' - An advanced development of the pre-MJOLNIR exoskeleton system
**'''[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I ADS|HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I Armor Defense System]]''' - An advanced development of a pre-MJOLNIR exoskeleton system
**'''[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (D) armor system|HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [D] Armor Defense System]]''' - Also known as the Mega-Mantis, a very large armored fighting vehicle akin to the later Mark IX "Mantis"
**'''[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (D) Geyrion|HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [D] Armor Defense System]]''' - Also known as the Geyrion, a very large armored fighting vehicle akin to the later Mark IX "Mantis"
**'''[[Colossus|HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [J] Armor Defense System]]''' - Also known as the Colossus, a successor to an older exoskeleton in the same line, the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [D]
**'''[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (J) Colossus|HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [J] Armor Defense System]]''' - Also known as the Colossus, a successor to an older exoskeleton in the same line, the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [D]
**'''[[Mark IX Mantis ADS|HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Armor Defense System]]''' - A powered exoskeleton/armored fighting vehicle used by the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] after the [[Human-Covenant War]]
**'''[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis|HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Armor Defense System]]''' - A powered exoskeleton/armored fighting vehicle used by the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] after the Human-Covenant War
*'''[[Mark I prototype exoskeleton]]''' - A powered exoskeleton prototype, which was worn by trainers during combat training with [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] trainees.
*'''[[Mark III exoskeleton]]''' - A powered exoskeleton which would later be adopted by Project: HRUNTING, producing the Cyclops.
*'''[[Munitions loader]]'''
*'''[[Munitions loader]]'''
*'''[[Skyfire Exosuit]]'''
*'''[[Skyfire Exosuit]]'''
*'''[[Unidentified powered exoskeleton]]''' - A powered exoskeleton prototype, predating MJOLNIR.


====[[Unggoy]]====
====[[Unggoy]]====
*'''[[Goblin]]''' - A bipedal battlesuit of Unggoy design
*'''{{Pattern|Pnap|Goblin}}''' - A bipedal battlesuit of Unggoy design


====[[Jiralhanae]]====
====[[Jiralhanae]]====
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File:H4-Concept-PreHuman-Armor.jpg|Designs of an ancient human battle armor suit.
File:H4-Concept-PreHuman-Armor.jpg|Designs of an ancient human battle armor suit.
File:H4-Terminal-PreHuman-Death.jpg|An ancient human battle armor suit being used in combat.
File:H4-Terminal-PreHuman-Death.jpg|An ancient human battle armor suit being used in combat.
File:Halo 2 Anniversary Zealot.png|A Sangheili Zealot wearing the Sangheili harness in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:TemTem.png|[[Tem'Bhetek]] wearing the Fighting skin.
File:Elites Comparison.jpg|thumb|300px|Three varieties of [[Sangheili harness]].
File:Halo 2 Anniversary Zealot.png|A Sangheili Zealot wearing the combat harness in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:H2A-ArbiterThelVadam-Render.jpg|An early model of Thel in [[Arbiter body armor|Arbiter armor]] in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
File:HaloMythos-H2A-ArbiterThelVadam.png|Half-body shot of Thel 'Vadam in [[Arbiter armor]] in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'', as shown in ''Halo Mythos''.
File:HN ONISuit Concept.jpg|Concept art for the Nightfall armor.
File:HN ONISuit Full Concept.jpg|Concept art for the Nightfall armor with full equipment load.
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 There is more information available on this subject at Powered exoskeleton on the English Wikipedia.
Several Spartans in powered exoskeletons: (L-R) the MJOLNIR Mark V, the MJOLNIR Mark VI, and the Mark II SPI armor.

A powered exoskeleton is a mobile machine consisting primarily of a skeleton-like framework worn by a person and a power supply that supplies at least part of the activation energy for limb movement.

Description

Powered exoskeletons are designed to physically assist and, in many cases, protect the wearer. They may be designed to assist and protect soldiers and construction workers, or to allow people to survive in other dangerous environments. A wide medical market exists for powered exoskeletons to provide mobility assistance for aged and infirm people. Other possibilities include rescue work, such as in collapsed buildings, in which the device might allow a rescue worker to lift heavy debris, while simultaneously protecting him from falling rubble.

The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor designed by Dr. Catherine Halsey is the most sophisticated UNSC powered armor project so far. As one of its main strengths, the MJOLNIR system eschews traditional mechanized joints in favor of a strength-enhancing layer of electroactive liquid crystal and provides a cybernetic link which boosts the wearer's reactions by a factor of five.[1] While it is the most successful UNSC powered armor project, MJOLNIR is by no means the only effort to physically augment soldiers in combat. The HRUNTING Mark III [B] Cyclops and the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I were exoskeleton systems derived from earlier prototypes developed by exoskeleton programs which predated MJOLNIR.[2] Large-scale powered exoskeletons became more common in the years following the Human-Covenant War, with at least one model, the Mantis, seeing battlefield use.

The Semi-Powered Infiltration armor predominantly used by the Spartan-III supersoldiers provides modest physical enhancement[3] as well as a rudimentary active camouflage by means of photoreactive panels, allowing covert operations in enemy territory.[4] RKD, an Earth think-tank, created Project HAYABUSA concurrently with MJOLNIR and while the two were developed separately, they share many characteristics, and are interchangeable to a degree.[5]

In 2558, Michael Crespo wore an older early-war suit of ODST armor, which apparently had an exoskeleton installed in it. It was noted to be significantly less capable than MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.[6]

The Forerunners' personal armor offered powered support to some extent. For combat use, they also developed armor suits known as combat skins, using a class system based on numbers, on which the MJOLNIR Mark V[7] and Mark VI[8] would be rated Class 2.

Known powered exoskeletons

There are form fitting exoskeleton suits that act as armor, and there are larger exoskeletons that act as vehicles.

Armored suits

Forerunner

  • Personal armor - Body-assist armor worn by virtually all Forerunners in everyday life

Human

Ancient human

San'Shyuum

Sangheili

Jiralhanae

Vehicles/Mechs

Forerunner

Human

Unggoy

Jiralhanae

Gallery

  • The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI.

    The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI.

  • A HRUNTING Mark III (B) Exoskeleton.

    A HRUNTING Mark III (B) Exoskeleton.

  • A HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I Prototype Armor Defense System.

    A HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I Prototype Armor Defense System.

  • A HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [D] armor system under construction.

    A HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [D] armor system under construction.

  • A HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Armor Defense System.

    A HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Armor Defense System.

  • A Goblin, a powered exoskeleton built by Unggoy.

    A Goblin, a powered exoskeleton built by Unggoy.

  • An exoskeleton piloted by Decimus.

    An exoskeleton piloted by Decimus.

  • Designs of an ancient human battle armor suit.

    Designs of an ancient human battle armor suit.

  • An ancient human battle armor suit being used in combat.

    An ancient human battle armor suit being used in combat.

  • Tem'Bhetek wearing the Fighting skin.

    Tem'Bhetek wearing the Fighting skin.

  • Three varieties of Sangheili harness.

    Three varieties of Sangheili harness.

  • A Sangheili Zealot wearing the combat harness in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    A Sangheili Zealot wearing the combat harness in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • An early model of Thel in Arbiter armor in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    An early model of Thel in Arbiter armor in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • Half-body shot of Thel 'Vadam in Arbiter armor in Halo 2: Anniversary, as shown in Halo Mythos.

    Half-body shot of Thel 'Vadam in Arbiter armor in Halo 2: Anniversary, as shown in Halo Mythos.

  • Concept art for the Nightfall armor.

    Concept art for the Nightfall armor.

  • Concept art for the Nightfall armor with full equipment load.

    Concept art for the Nightfall armor with full equipment load.

Sources

  1. ^ Dr. Halsey's personal journal
  2. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 44
  3. ^ Halo Mythos, pages 76-77
  4. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 16
  5. ^ Halo 3
  6. ^ Halo: Bad Blood, Chapter 17
  7. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved, campaign level The Library
  8. ^ Halo 3, campaign level Halo
  9. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder 142: System Shocks (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2023) [archive]
  10. ^ YouTube - jungle_penguins, Halo Wars 2: UNSC Hellbringer All Quotes: 0:39 "I feel like a tank in this thing! Does your exo chafe? Mine chafes." - Hellbringer ambient dialogue
  11. ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 112
  12. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 131: "The Elite Combat Harness is the standard armor used by the Sangheili in all Covenant conflicts. Similar to the Spartans' mark VI in that it boosts speed and strength while adding a personal energy shield, the armor is actually less advanced and can withstand less damage than a Spartan's armor."

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List of armor by faction

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Standard-issue
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Other equipment
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Human ground vehicles
Light vehicles
Heavy recovery vehicles
Self-propelled artillery
Anti-aircraft and siegework platforms
APCs and IFVs
Specialist and support vehicles
HRUNTING (Mark III Cyclops) • HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL (Mark I ADS (Mk I [J] Green Machine) • Mark II (Mk II [D] Geyrion • Mk II [J] Colossus) • Mark IX Mantis)
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