Apocrypha

HRUNTING Mark III (B1) Cyclops

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Heavy Assault Cyclops
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Production information

Manufacturer:

Hannibal Weapon Systems[1]

Product line:

HRUNTING Mark III (B) Cyclops

Model:

Mark III (B1)

Technical specifications

Other system(s):

  • Composite armor plating[1]
  • Hardpoints for weapon installation[1]

Armament:

  • Arm-mounted cannon[2]
  • Arm-mounted rocket launcher[2]

Crew:

Usage

In service:

Human-Covenant War

Role(s):

Desert operations[2]

Affiliation:

United Nations Space Command

  • Paramilitary security forces
 

The HRUNTING Mark III [B1] Cyclops,[1] also referred to as the Heavy Assault Cyclops, is a specialised variant of the HRUNTING Mark III (B) Cyclops, employed by the UNSC Marine Corps[2] and paramilitary security forces operating in the cities of Earth.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The Mark III [B1] is a heavy-weapons variant of the Cyclops designed for special military maneuvers.[2] It is fitted with composite armor and hardpoints for weapon installation.[1],

The equipment which can be put onto the hardpoints feature an unidentified weapon and a rocket or missile launchers on the arms of the Cyclops.[2]

Usage[edit]

The Mark III [B1] is used by the UNSC Marine Corps[2] and paramilitary security forces operating in the cities of Earth.[1]

Production notes[edit]

The Mark III (B1) was first visualized by MEGA Brands Halo Toys as the "Heavy Assault Cyclops". The vehicle was considered a separate entity to the Mark III described on Halo Waypoint until February 2020, when Jeff Easterling confirmed the connection.[3]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Halo Waypoint: Cyclops
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Mega Construx: Heavy Assault Cyclops
  3. ^ Jeff Easterling on Twitter: "Yes, I believe those match the MB variants."