Editing Mark III exoskeleton

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The '''Mark III exoskeleton''', or '''Mark III [A] exoskeleton''',{{Ref/Site|Id=Universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/cyclops|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Universe, Cyclops|D=4|M=11|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Note|Id=Mk3A|Halo Waypoint makes reference to a Mark III [A] variant of the exoskeleton, and establishes that this was the initial version, but ''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'' established that the original exoskeleton was simply named Mark III, and that the next iteration was the HRUNTING Mark III [B], produced by {{Project|HRUNTING}}. Thus, it is assumed Mark III [A] is a retroactive designation for the original exoskeleton.}} was a line of prototype armoured exoskeletons originally in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}

==Overview==
The Mark III exoskeleton is essentially a strength-enhancing suit for a human operator, with applications in many fields due to their ease-of-use and load-bearing capacity. The initial Mark III exoskeleton prototypes featured neural interface controls, in addition to a sealed armoured canopy for the operator, noted as visually reminiscent of later [[EVA-class Mjolnir]] helmets.{{Ref/Reuse|Universe}}

==Development history==
The Mark III line of prototype armoured exoskeletons was initially launched in [[2510]]. It is likely that it was a successor to the earlier [[Mark I prototype exoskeleton|Mark I exoskeleton]]. However, the Mark III line became defunct quickly after its launch, with the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] scrapping their plans for the exoskeleton and pursuing the fledgling {{Project|MJOLNIR}} instead.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}

In [[2513]], a {{Project|HRUNTING}} research team at [[Weapons Research Facility T12A]] on [[Algolis]] evaluated the abandoned Mark III line and made many of their own breakthroughs. These culminated in the production of a new variant, now called [[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Cyclops|HRUNTING Mark III <nowiki>[B]</nowiki>]] or, more informally, the "Cyclops".{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} After this variant was created, the original exoskeleton was retroactively given the name Mark III [A].{{Ref/Reuse|Universe}}{{Ref/NoteReuse|Mk3A}}

==Models==
===Mark III [A1] Peacekeeper===
{{Main|Mark III (A1) Peacekeeper}}
A specialised variant of the Mark III [A] exoskeleton, designed for law enforcement SWAT teams. They were often equipped with a large riot shield and a low-pressure autocannon that fired riot-control munitions. However, most were destroyed after being pressed into active combat duty.{{Ref/Reuse|Universe}}

===HRUNTING Mark III [B] Cyclops===
{{Main|HRUNTING Mark III (B) Cyclops}}
A significantly improved variant of the Mark III exoskeleton, nicknamed the Cyclops, produced by Project: HRUNTING after evaluating the then-defunct original Mark III line. This variant was originally designed for non-combat roles within the military, such as dock work, but has also been fielded in combat situations, for repair work and in even rarer cases, in anti-fortification roles.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}

Various further Cyclops iterations were produced based upon the breakthroughs made by Project: HRUNTING with their Mark III [B].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|Universe}}

==Production notes==
Though it has never been seen in any visual media, [[Halo Waypoint]] used a piece of early ''[[Halo Wars]]'' [[:File:CyclopsHW.png|concept art]] of the HRUNTING Mark III [B] Cyclops as the image for its universe page on the Cyclops, and also gave a description of the original Mark III [A] exoskeleton that bore a striking resemblence to said piece of art, suggesting that the concept art represents the canonical visual appearance of the Mark III [A].{{Ref/Reuse|Universe}}

Some sources, such as a [[Halo Waypoint]] video series,{{Ref/YouTube|Y3xqT32jIZs|Video Archive|Halo Waypoint - The MJOLNIR Project 1|T=44}} conflate this Mark III exoskeleton with [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR Mark III]]. However, this Mark III exoskeleton predates Project: MJOLNIR,{{Ref/Generic|Id=Journal|[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]|July 30, [[2511]]}} and so this is treated as a mistake.

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