HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [J] Colossus
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2.8 meters (9.3 ft)[2] |
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5.8 meters (19 ft)[2] |
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9.0 meters (29.5 ft)[2] |
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11.3 metric tons (11.1 LT; 12.5 ST)[2] |
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Modular weapons hardpoint system[2]
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1 operator[2] |
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Armor defense system |
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- "If it's on the ground I'll take it out."
- — A Colossus pilot during the Banished occupation of Installation 00.[3]
The HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [J] Armor Defense System,[4][5] colloquially known as the Colossus, is a powered exoskeleton used by the UNSC Army, and the crew of the UNSC Spirit of Fire during the Second Ark Conflict in 2559.[1]
Overview[edit]
Design details[edit]
The Colossus is the largest and most powerful combat exoskeleton currently in UNSC service.[2] It is designed by Materials Group and manufactured by Hannibal Weapon Systems for the UNSC Army. It is relatively slow, but fitted with a devastating arsenal, capable of taking down almost any foe.[1] It is fitted with a SVALINN Series 02 Interim Protective Kit (IPS), an energy shielding system that is the result of extensive research from captured alien technology.[2]
Armaments[edit]
The Colossus' primary weapon is a long-range Mark 2555/20cm heavy railgun, a massive weapon originally designed for installation on fortified structures. While the rail cannon can only target ground units, the Colossus makes up for this by being equipped with an M193LP 20mm autocannon, which has an all—environment engagement profile.[1][2] However, these armaments are only the most common configuration of Colossus, as the vehicle has an entirely modular weapons hardpoint system.[2]
After upgrades, the Colossus can stomp with its legs, sending out a shockwave that stuns and damages enemy ground units.[1]
Development history[edit]
The Colossus was developed by the Materials Group as part of the joint Armor Defense System (ADS) programs HRUNTING and YGGDRASIL. The walker was developed as part of the Mark II line of ADS, as a successor to the older Mark II (D) Geyrion.[4][5][6][7]
Operational history[edit]
- "I have a wonderful lack of guilt."
- — A Colossus pilot after killing Banished forces on Installation 00.[3]
Isabel retains the Colossus' manufacturing templates from her supply-chain training on Earth, though manufacturing these massive combat machines represented a considerable burden on the UNSC Spirit of Fire's supplies. By May 2559, at least one Colossus was used by Sunray 1-1 during Operation: SPEARBREAKER in their efforts to halt Colony's plan. The Colossus was used to disable the charging columns being used by Colony to power up a Despair-class fighter for launch.[8]
Non-canon and dubious canon appearances[edit]
Halo Wars 2 Sgt. Johnson expansion[edit]
Sergeant Johnson claims to have acquired the materials for his Colossus units via the classic Marine Corps logistical expediency of 'borrowing' equipment that isn't nailed down [or couldn't be pried free], but his actual source for these machines is a mystery wrapped in an enigma, protected by shield generators and several tons of Titanium—A armor plating.[1]