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ORCUS exoskeleton

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ORCUS exoskeleton
A Spartan-IV wearing Orcus on Streets.
A Spartan-IV wearing Orcus on Live Fire.
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Cascade Stronghold Technologies

Testing site(s):

Perihelion Station

Type:

Role(s):

General combat

 

The ORCUS exoskeleton is a semi-powered exoskeleton that was tested by Orbital Drop Shock Troopers,[2] before eventually being utilized by Spartan personnel operating with older MJOLNIR ensembles.

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Fitting its intended use, the ORCUS exoskeleton utilizes many shock-dampening and impact dispersal methods to aid the end user.[3][4] The EXO-X/O-Module Alpha Rev 2 also features a filtration system for extended activities in tainted or toxic atmospheres.

Development history[edit]

The ORCUS exoskeleton was manufactured by Cascade Stronghold Technologies, a company already familiar with adapting ODST armor to the MJOLNIR platform. The ORCUS was based on an armor variant worn by the Drop Jet Platoon troopers — predecessors of the ODSTs — from the Interplanetary War in the twenty-second century.[5] While tested by ODSTs,[2] the armor's development would fall into a state of limbo, with final production models intending to sport unique additions including a tactical computer and holoprojectors.[6] The armor would come into use by Spartans at a later time.

After watching and taking umbrage with ORCUS components being used by Spartans, Cascade's CEO — a former ODST herself — formally revived the project, and sent the initial prototypes to Perihelion Station in 2559.[1]

Usage[edit]

The ORCUS exoskeleton was tested on September 20, 2559 by ODSTs of the Ninth Platoon, alongside Blue Team and their MJOLNIR [GEN3] armor.[1]

In-game information[edit]

Halo Infinite[edit]

The ORCUS exoskeleton is available for multiplayer Spartan armor customization in Halo Infinite, with the armor and its associated components being available through the premium unlock track within the Frontlines operation pass. If the player didn't purchase or complete the Frontlines operation pass before the Blue Team operation's release, this armor can instead be purchased from the Shop as of the Last Stand operation for Credit 2,000 credits. The ORCUS exoskeleton and its associated components are primarily available on the Mark IV armor core.

Armor Manufacturer Lore Quality Introduced in Unlock requirements
Icon for the Orcus helmet.
ORCUS 		Cascade Stronghold Technologies The ORCUS exoskeleton program remains in development limbo due to ODST prioritization of tactical initiatives, but several of its subassemblies have found a new purpose among Spartans as drop-in upgrade packages for older Mjolnir ensembles. Legendary Frontlines Reach Frontlines operation pass level 14 (Premium)
Icon for the EXO-X/O-Module Alpha Rev 2 attachment.
EXO-X/O-Module Alpha Rev 2 		Experimental chemscanner and filter/rehabilitation unit for extended operation in tainted atmospheres. Reach Frontlines operation pass level 18 (Premium)
Icon for the EXO-X/O-Module Beta Rev 11 chest.
EXO-X/O-Module Beta Rev 11 		Final production models will feature a integral tactical computer and holoprojectors in the armor yoke. Reach Frontlines operation pass level 3 (Premium)
Icon for the EXO-X/ORCUS shoulder.Icon for the EXO-X/ORCUS shoulder.
EXO-X/ORCUS 		Formulated with the latest Titanium-A composites and impact dispersal structures. Reach Frontlines operation pass level 13 (Premium)
Icon for the EXO-X/O-Module Echo FPM wrist.
EXO-X/O-Module Echo FPM 		ODST tested, Spartan approved. Reach Frontlines operation pass level 6 (Premium)
Icon for the EXO-X/O-Module Delta Rev 1 utility.
EXO-X/O-Module Delta Rev 1 		The thigh up-armor plates have shock-dampening honeycomb interior structures and attachment points for recovery lines. Reach Frontlines operation pass level 7 (Premium)