Editing Project HAYABUSA

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Armor infobox
|name=Hayabusa
|image={{tabcontainer|title1=GEN3|content1=[[File:HINF - Helmet icon - Hayabusa.png|300px]]|title2=GEN1 Mark VI|content2=[[File:HTMCC H3 Hayabusa Crop.png|250px]]}}{{Pageimage|HTMCC-H3 Hayabusa Closeup.jpg}}
|manufacturer=[[RKD Group]]{{Ref/Game|Id=h3|H3|Armor permutations (Halo 3)|Spartan Armor Customization|Detail=HAYABUSA Description}}
|testsite=
|type=
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR (GEN1)]]
**[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]]
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|MJOLNIR (GEN3)]]
|role=Heavy lifting and [[extra-vehicular activity]]
}}

'''Project HAYABUSA''' is a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] powered armor program developed independently from, and as a rival to [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Project MJOLNIR]]. The program later produced a MJOLNIR variant for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI platform]]{{Ref/Book|Id=ENC|Enc11|Page=96}} alongside [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)]].{{Ref/X|Id=Announce|Halo|1932060224971493652|Halo|Quote=The legendary Dragon Ninja returns 🐉Get ready to earn the Hayabusa helmet in the HAYABUSA ZOKUHEN bundle available in The Exchange starting tomorrow through July 8. #OperationLegacy arrives June 10!|D=09|M=06|Y=2025}}

==GEN1 overview==
===Design details===
The Hayabusa armor's advanced materials decreased its weight by nearly one-third,{{Ref/Reuse|h3}} and was aesthetically designed after ancient [[Japan]]ese samurai armor. It includes spiked shoulder pauldrons similar to traditional Japanese [[Wikipedia:Japanese armour#Construction|sode]] designs.

The Hayabusa armor's helmet was designed with a defensive and ultraviolet-protective visor. Like all UNSC helmets, the visor is the weakest part. Thus, a small visor was designed to be more difficult to accurately penetrate. As such, the small visor provides for better protection of the wearer as well as better camouflage. The Hayabusa was designed with greater emphasis on heavy lifting and [[extra-vehicular activity]] than the MJOLNIR. It is slightly slower and less dexterous than its MJOLNIR counterpart, though it is nonetheless highly effective and possesses most of the design features of the MJOLNIR Mark VI.{{Ref/Book|Enc09|Page=93}}

===Development history===
The Hayabusa is a powered battle armor system, similar to the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]], except stemming from Project HAYABUSA as opposed to Project MJOLNIR. It was developed by the [[RKD Group]], an Earth-based think tank, in the year [[2536]], fifteen years before the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|MJOLNIR Mark V]] entered production. It was presented to the [[UNSC Ordnance Committee]] as an answer to the self-contained powered armor problem.{{Ref/Reuse|h3}}

Originally, RKD developed Project HAYABUSA without knowledge of the classified [[Project MJOLNIR]]. After contacts were made between RKD and the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s [[Materials Group]], the two pooled their research resources, resulting in the creation of a MJOLNIR-compatible HAYABUSA variant. Featuring a number of stylistic and functional improvements, it became a crucial piece of hardware in the later years of the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}}

==GEN3 overview==
===Design details===
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==In-game information==
===''Halo 3''===
The Hayabusa [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|armor permutation]] is a special unlock in ''[[Halo 3]]'', and can be fully obtained by finding every [[Halo 3 skulls|skull hidden within the game's campaign]]. ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' would have the Hayabusa armor, along with every other base set in ''Halo 3'' unlocked by default.
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! style="width: 15%"|Helmet
! style="width: 55%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo 3'')
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo: MCC'')
|- align="center"
|rowspan=4|[[File:HTMCC H3 Hayabusa Menu Render.png|100px]]<br>Hayabusa
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (''H3''):''' The critical innovation brought about by RKD's involvement in the development of power armor is in the use of advanced materials-reducing the weight of current generation armor by nearly a third.
|Obtain all thirteen [[Halo 3 skulls|skulls]].
|rowspan=4|Unlocked by default.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulder description (''H3''):''' Although the two projects were developed wholly independent of one another, projects HAYABUSA and MJOLNIR mirrored each other in many ways.
|Obtain nine skulls
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (''H3''):''' In late 2536, RKD -an Earth-based think tank- presented the UNSC Ordnance Committee with the answer to the self-contained powered armor problem: Project HAYABUSA.
|Obtain five skulls
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Description (''MCC''):''' While wholly independent of one another, projects HAYABUSA and MJOLNIR mirrored each other in many ways.
|N/A
|}

===''Halo Infinite''===
Hayabusa returned in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' as part of the [[Legacy (Operation)|Legacy Operation]]. It could be acquired as part of the Hayabusa Zokuhen bundle in [[The Exchange (Halo Infinite)|the Exchange]] during the [[Legacy (Operation)|Legacy]] Operation in June of 2025,{{Ref/Reuse|Announce}} with a second and final drop occurring during the [[Warpath]] Operation in September.{{Ref/X|ske7ch|1948441440239190082|Brian Jarrard|Quote=PSA: We can confirm the Hayabusa helmet will be back in the Exchange for ONE FINAL RUN during the #HaloInfinite September Operation. Start saving your Spartan Points!|D=25|M=07|Y=2025}} Unlike its ''Halo 3'' or intended ''[[Halo 4]]'' counterparts, the Hayabusa variant featured within ''Infinite'' is only a helmet, without any accompanying shoulder or chest armor.

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! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Armor
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Manufacturer
! scope="col" style="width: 25%" |Lore
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Rarity
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Introduced In
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Unlock Requirements
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF - Helmet icon - Hayabusa.png|75px]]<br>Hayabusa
|rowspan="2"|[[RKD Group]]
|RKD continues to press forward with its "Yaiba" assault body suit initiative, with technological innovations adapted to sustaining its Project HAYABUSA in collaboration with Materials Group. Unlike traditional active jamming and Forerunner-derived stealth systems requiring significant power draw, HAYABUSA utilizes lightweight, AI-formulated metamaterial surface treatments and specialized geometry to naturally diffuse and distort electromagnetic signatures. These technologies, refined through years of covert weapons testing and battle analysis, have resulted in minimal sensor signature without compromising traditional defensive capabilities.
|rowspan="2"|{{HINFRarity|Legendary}}
|rowspan="2"|[[Legacy (Operation)|Legacy]]
|rowspan="2"|Purchase "HAYABUSA ZOKUHEN" Bundle from [[The Exchange]] for {{SpartanPoint|40,000}}
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF - Helmet attachment icon - Sigma Dragon.png|75px]]<br>Sigma Dragon
|Projects HAYABUSA and MJOLNIR were conceived wholly independently of each other to solve a common problem: the creation of self-contained powered armor suitable for use by augmented warfighters. However, the two projects mirror each other, with the UNSC Ordnance Committee eventually requiring many components be cross-compatible. The stealth and stylistic features of HAYABUSA remain a key technical and marketing differentiator, as demonstrated with the Sigma Dragon reconnaissance module, which provides a range of cutting-edge reconnaissance and surveillance functionality with minimal impact on the suit's emission profile.
|}

==Production notes==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of HAYABUSA armor}}
The Hayabusa armor bears a resemblance to the armor worn by feudal-era [[Wikipedia:Samurai|samurai]]. The armor is named after [[ninjagaiden:Ryu Hayabusa|Ryu Hayabusa]], the protagonist of the ''[[Wikipedia:Ninja Gaiden (series)|Ninja Gaiden]]'' series and a combatant in the [[Wikipedia:Dead or Alive (series)|''Dead or Alive'' series]]. The helmet is almost an exact copy of the "ninja of the future" costume in ''[[Wikipedia:Ninja Gaiden (2004 video game)|Ninja Gaiden]]'' on the Xbox. Bungie likely created the Hayabusa armor as a tribute to Team Ninja for adding [[Nicole-458]] into ''[[Wikipedia:Dead or Alive 4|Dead or Alive 4]]''. Team Ninja, the developers of the ''Ninja Gaiden'' and ''Dead or Alive'' series, are mentioned in the credits for ''Halo 3''.

The Hayabusa armor was at some point [[Cut Halo 4 customization|intended for]] inclusion in ''Halo 4''{{'}}s [[multiplayer]] component. Concept art was created for a [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|<nowiki>[GEN2]</nowiki>]] iteration of the armor by artist [[Gabriel Garza|Gabo Garza]].{{Ref/Site|Id=GaboGarzaArtstation|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/XBk5Na|Site=ArtStation|Page=SPARTANS MP, Gabo Garza|D=27|M=4|Y=2021}} A high-poly model of this armour was later created by 3D artist [[:Category:Images by Ashish Parashar|Ashish Parashar]] at [[Liquid Development]], a studio which assisted in the creation of ''Halo 4''{{'}}s multiplayer armour sets. However, this version of Hayabusa has never been seen implemented within the game engine, and was not present in the final game.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/e2Aw|Site=ArtStation|Page=Hayabusa Halo 4|Quote=Hayabusa Hires Model for Halo4 Game|D=12|M=03|Y=2025}} The [[SHINOBI-class Mjolnir|Shinobi]] armor developed for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' was designed as a spiritual successor to Hayabusa.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/prepare-for-big-team-battle|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Community Update - Prepare for (Big Team) Battle|D=30|M=10|Y=2021}}

==Gallery==
===''Halo 3''===
<gallery>
File:HayabusaArmor.png|Close-up of the Hayabusa armor.
File:H3 Hayabusa with katana.jpg|Hayabusa with [[katana]]. Available upon unlocking 49 of 79 [[achievement]]s.
File:H3 Hayabusa with flame chest.jpg|A flaming Hayabusa helmet, triggered by the [[Bungie]] employee-only chest plate.
File:HTMCC-H3 Hayabusa Closeup.jpg|A Spartan-II clad in full HAYABUSA armor.
File:HTMCC-H3 Hayabusa with Katana.jpg|A view of the back of the HAYABUSA armor with the Katana.
</gallery>

===''Halo 4''===
<gallery>
File:H4 Concept MultiplayerArmors.jpg|Concept art for many ''Halo 4'' armors, including Hayabusa (third row, third column).
File:H4 Hayabusa armor 3d model.jpg|Front and back renders of the Hayabusa armor in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4 Hayabusa armor 3d model-2.jpg|Angled front and back renders.
</gallery>

===''Halo Infinite''===
<gallery>
File:HINF PK Legacy 186.jpg|Two Spartans wearing the Hayabusa helmet, with one employing the Sigma Dragon attachment.
File:HINF PK Legacy 187.jpg|Two Spartans wearing the Hayabusa helmet, with one employing the Sigma Dragon attachment.
File:HINF PK Legacy 181.jpg|Front view of a Hayausa-clad Spartan on the Mark VII armor core.
File:HINF PK Legacy 182.jpg|Angled view of a Hayausa-clad Spartan on the Mark VII armor core.
File:HINF PK Legacy 183.jpg|Closeup of a Hayausa-clad Spartan on the Mark VII armor core.
File:HINF PK Legacy 184.jpg|Front view of a Hayausa-clad Spartan on the Mark IV armor core.
File:HINF PK Legacy 185.jpg|Angled view of a Hayausa-clad Spartan on the Mark IV armor core.
HINF PK Legacy 180.jpg|Closeup of a Hayausa-clad Spartan on the Mark IV armor core.
File:HINF Hayabusa 1.png|Front view of the Hayabusa helmet.
File:HINF Hayabusa 2.png|Angled view of the Hayabusa helmet.
File:HINF Hayabusa 3.png|Front view of the Hayabusa helmet with the Sigma Dragon attachment.
File:HINF Hayabusa 4.png|Angled view of the Hayabusa helmet with the Sigma Dragon attachment.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{C|Cut content}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
**''[[Legacy (Operation)|Legacy]]''

==Sources==
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