Editing Powered exoskeleton

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[[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 [[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==
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) 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>

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.

==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]]====
*'''[[Forerunner personal armor|Personal armor]]''' - Body-assist armor worn by virtually all Forerunners in everyday life
**'''[[Combat skin]]''' - Armor worn by Forerunners in battle

====[[Human]]====
=====[[United Nations Space Command]]=====
*'''[[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#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 iteration of MJOLNIR to enter mass production and see combat service.
**'''[[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 VII|Mark VII]]''' - Last of GEN1.  Only known use is by [[Naomi-010]]. Used as a testbed for GEN3 upgrades.
**'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2]]''' - A broad array of suits developed after the Human-Covenant War.
**'''[[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.
*'''[[ORION armor]]''' - The ORION Exoframe Load Carrier, often simplified to simply the "ORION armor," was a powered exoskeleton design developed by {{Project|MELAENO}}, as a sister project intended for use in the [[ORION Project|ORION program]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=76}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CF|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/anniversary-armory|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Anniversary Armory|D=03|M=11|Y=2021}}
*'''[[ORCUS exoskeleton]]''' - A semi-powered exoskeleton that was tested by [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]], before eventually being utilized by Spartan personnel operating with older MJOLNIR ensembles.{{Ref/Game|Id=OrcusWristDesc|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=EXO-X/O-Module Echo FPM - Wrist description|Quote=ODST tested, Spartan approved.}} Though the armor's development would fall into a state of limbo, the project was formally revived in 2559.{{Ref/Site|Id=soil|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/halo-from-the-soil-to-the-stars|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo: From the Soil to the Stars|D=11|M=3|Y=2025}}
*'''[[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]]
*'''[[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}}

=====[[Venezia]]=====
*'''[[Goblinstrike effort|Goblinstrike]]''' - The Goblinstrike effort by [[Venezia]] is a powered exoskeleton project to manufacture armor for human mercenaries such as [[Janissary|jannisaries]].{{Ref/Game|Id=HINFBoggart|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Boggart - Armor Kit Description|Quote=The Goblinstrike effort by Venezia makes use of Created technology stolen from Balaho to restart a Covenant factory satellite and manufacture Grunt-ish armor for augmented human mercenaries. Phew. Get all that? The BOGGART is the first result that didn't result in unnecessary fatalities from design defects. For Banished and independent Grunts it is also a friendly face in an unfriendly galaxy. Friendly for a Grunt, at least.}}
**'''[[BOGGART-class armor|Boggart]]''' - The first result that didn't result in fatalities from design defects, BOGGART-class armor is considered a friendly face to [[Banished]] and independent Unggoy.{{Ref/Reuse|HINFBoggart}}
*'''[[INFRACTOR-class armor|Infractor]]''' - Infractor suits are built for use by infiltration units, assassins, and reconnaissance forces based on the [[Jiralhanae power armor|power armor]] used by [[Jiralhanae Stalker|Brute Stalkers]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Launch|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/snowbound-operation-launch|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Snowbound Operation Launch|D=11|M=01|Y=2025|Quote=Covert infiltrators, deft assassins, and expert reconnaissance units, the Infractor armor is based on the Jiralhanae Stalkers encountered in Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST.}} The armor features passive sensors on the armor's shoulder plates and the helmet also houses the most advanced netwar gear that Venezian engineers can use.{{Ref/Game|Id=Shoulder|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armory|Detail=Infractor shoulder description|Quote=Armor plating with embedded passive sensor elements.}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Helmet|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armory|Detail=Infractor helmet description|Quote=INFRACTOR helmets house the most advanced netwar gear available to Venezian engineers. }}
*'''[[SOVEREIGN-class armor|Sovereign]]''' - Manufactured by [[New Tyne Armory]], the Sovereign armor features holoprojectors, micro-gravity shock dampeners on the armor's knee pads, and it integrates a [[Proselytization network]] on its chestplate.
*'''[[TASKMASTER-class armor|Taskmaster]]''' - The Taskmaster armor is provided by Venezian power brokers for use with Banished Janissary mercenary commanders.{{Ref/Game|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Taskmaster - Helmet Description|Quote=Venezian power brokers are keen to leverage the Banished for expansion of their burgeoning mercantile empire. They provide the TASKMASTER suits for use by Banished mercenary commanders, while subtly probing their allies battle network for useful information.}} The helmet is compatible with the Blue Cornet attachment which uses repurposed Covenant parts and pirated UNSC firmware, with the unique Venezian design "glue" that creates a compact and secure comm uplink, back-doors aside.{{Ref/Game|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Blue Cornet - Helmet Attachment Description|Quote=Repurposed Covenant parts and pirated UNSC firmware, with the unique Venezian design "glue" that creates an extremely compact and secure (if you don't count their back-doors) comm uplink.}}

=====[[Banished]]=====
The Banished created several variants of armor typically for Janissary mercenaries that is compatible with MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.
*'''[[AGITATOR-class armor|Agitator]]''' - The Agitator helmets are compatible with any Mjolnir chassis, even those disabled by UNSC security locks.{{Ref/Game|Id=HI|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Agitator - Helmet Description|Quote=AGITATOR helmets can be paired with any Mjolnir chassis, even those disabled by UNSC security locks.}} The helmet is also compatible with the Shock-Treated Visor attachment.{{Ref/Game|Id=HIAA|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Shock-Treated Vior - Helmet Attachment Description|Quote=As any Venezian knows: more often than not, violence is the answer.}}
*'''[[ASSAILER-class armor|Assailer]]''' - Used by human janissaries allied with the Banished taking on front-line roles.{{Ref/Game|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Assailer - Helmet Description|Quote=Human janissaries allied with the Banished rarely take on front-line roles, but it is the quickest way to gain access to further augmentation.}}
*'''[[CONQUEROR-class helmet|Conqueror]]''' - The Conqueror helmet was manufactured by the Banished for use with Venezian janissaries using fusion of Covenant and UNSC technologies.{{Ref/Game|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Conqueror - Helmet Description|Quote=The CONQUEROR is a Venezian fusion of Covenant and UNSC technologies made possible by massive infusions of Banished resources and stolen information. Their operators are home-grown mercenary super-soldiers eager for plunder and power.}} It is compatible with the Red Cornet attachment, a Banished equivalent of a UNSC Command Network Module used by Venezian janissaries and liasons.{{Ref/Game|Id=HelmetAttachDescription|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Red Cornet - Helmet Attachment Description|Quote=Banished equivalent of a UNSC Command Network Module used by Venezian janissaries and liasons.}}
*'''[[CUTTHROAT-class armor|Cutthroat]]''' - Created as a collaboration between humans and [[Kig-Yar]].{{Ref/Game|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Cutthroat - Helmet Description|Quote=Human avarice and Kig-Yar cunning complement each other to a frightening degree. Tools such as CUTTHROAT helmets are proof that when the two species collaborate, plunder is but a raid away.}} It is compatible with the Evil Eye attachment, which shares resemblance to the [[Kig-Yar targeting headgear]].{{Ref/Game|Id=EvilEye|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Evil Eye - Helmet Attachment Description|Quote=Jackal snipers have a fearsome reputation for good reason.}}
*'''[[RENEGADE-class armor|Renegade]]''' - The Renegade armor was developed by Venezian engineers and manufactured by the Banished. The Packleader Cornet attachment functions as a mark of rank and a hardened uplink module.{{Ref/Game|Id=HI1|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Renegade - Pauldron Description|Quote=Venezian engineers have freedom to experiment, but face severe consequences for failure..}}

=====[[Ancient humanity|Ancient human]]=====
*'''[[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 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.'''}}

====[[Jiralhanae]]====
*'''[[Atriox#Equipment|Atriox's armor]]''' - Atriox dons an augmented power gauntlet which artificially enhances his strength to a significant degree.{{Citation needed}}
*'''[[Decimus' exoskeleton]]''' - The exosuit operated by [[Decimus]], mainly used against the UNSC during the [[Second Ark Conflict]].{{Ref/Game|Id=HW2|HW2|Halo Wars 2}}

===Vehicles/Mechs===
====[[Forerunner]]====
* '''[[War Sphinx]]'''
* '''[[Seeker (vehicle)|Seeker]]'''

====[[Human]]====
*'''[[Cargo walker]]'''
*'''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/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) 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"
**'''[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I (J) Green Machine|HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I (J) Armor Defense System]]''' - Also known as the Green Machine, a powered exoskeleton designed from information that survived the destruction of [[Weapons Research Facility T12A]].
**'''[[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]
**'''[[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]]'''
*'''[[Skyfire Exosuit]]'''
*'''[[Unidentified powered exoskeleton]]''' - A powered exoskeleton prototype, predating MJOLNIR.

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

====[[Jiralhanae]]====
*'''[[Decimus' exoskeleton]]''' - a custom combat suit worn by [[Atriox]]'s right hand
*'''[[Breacher Exosuit]]'''

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Halo3MC.png|The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI.
File:HWunit Cyclops.png|A HRUNTING Mark III (B) Exoskeleton.
File:HRUNTING YGGDRASIL.png|A HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I Prototype Armor Defense System.
File:Cyclops mark II.jpg|A HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [D] armor system under construction.
File:UNSC Mantis.png|A HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Armor Defense System.
File:H5G - Goblin render.jpg|A Goblin, a powered exoskeleton built by Unggoy.
File:HW2 Decimus mech.png|An exoskeleton piloted by [[Decimus]].
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: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.
</gallery>

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