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[[File:Cyclops mark II.jpg|300px|thumb|right|A Cyclops Mark II under construction.]]
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The '''Cyclops Mark II'''<ref group="note">This is most likely an informal name or working title used by 343 Industries developers during the production of ''Halo 4'', as the formal designations for both the original Cyclops model (HRUNTING Mark III [B] Exoskeleton) and the subsequent Mantis walker (HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Armor Defense System) are designated based on their HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL lineage; "Cyclops" was never part of the official designation for the HRUNTING Mark III exoskeleton, merely a colloquial name.</ref> is a successor to the [[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Exoskeleton|HRUNTING Mark III (B) ''"Cyclops"'']] [[powered exoskeleton]]. It is armed with a multi-barrelled cannon on its right "arm" and what appears to be an array of rocket launchers on the other. The Mark II is considerably larger than its predecessor, appearing to be about forty feet tall.<ref name="metacafe">[http://www.metacafe.com/watch/8185354/frank_oconnor_halo_4_interview_at_microsoft_spring_shocase_2012/ '''MetaCafe''': ''Frank O'Connor Interview - Microsoft Spring Showcase 2012'']</ref> It is similar in outward appearance and profile to the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Armor Defense System|HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX ''"Mantis"'' Armor Defense System]], a later model in the line of armor systems derived from the Cyclops. Likewise, it bears some superficial resemblance to the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I Prototype Exoskeleton]], a parallel successor to the Mark I.
The '''Mark II [D] armor system'''<ref>''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', page 208</ref> is a [[powered exoskeleton]] developed by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. It is presumably the second iteration of the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL lineage, which began with suit-like the [[Mark IX Mantis ADS|Mark I]] and most recently produced the [[Mark IX Mantis ADS|Mark IX "Mantis"]]. Like the Mantis, it is armed with a multi-barreled cannon on its right boom and an array of missile launchers on the other. It is about nine meters tall.<ref>'''Halo 4''', multiplayer map ''Adrift''</ref>
 
==Trivia==
A Mark II [D] aboard the freighter [[CAA Heavy Burden|CAA ''Heavy Burden'']] serves as the centerpiece of the ''Halo 4'' multiplayer map ''[[Adrift]]''. In [http://www.metacafe.com/watch/8185354/frank_oconnor_halo_4_interview_at_microsoft_spring_shocase_2012/ an interview], [[Frank O'Connor]] called the mech a "Cyclops Mark II", referring to the [[Cyclops]] from ''Halo Wars''. However, ''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'' makes no mention of this name. Since "Cyclops" is merely a colloquialism for the [[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Exoskeleton|HRUNTING Mark III [B]]], itself derived from the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor#Prototype exoskeletons|third-generation exoskeleton]] that predated MJOLNIR, the "Cyclops Mark II" moniker was probably used only from a game-design perspective rather than having any canonical significance.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:WarhouseCyclopsOverhead.jpg|A top-down view of the Mark II Cyclops.
File:WarhouseCyclopsOverhead.jpg|A top-down view of the Mark II [D].
File:Warhouse.jpg|Alternate shot of the Cyclops Mark II.
File:Warhouse.jpg|Alternate shot of the Mark II [D].
File:AdriftInfoBox.png|The Cyclops Mark II in the map ''Adrift''.
File:AdriftInfoBox.png|The Mark II [D] aboard CAA ''Heavy Burden''.
File:H4-MP-Adrift-CyclopsMk2.jpg|Head-on screenshot of the Mark II Cyclops on ''Adrift''.
File:H4-MP-Adrift-CyclopsMk2.jpg|A head-on view of the Mark II [D].
File:H4-MP-CyclopsMark2-Schematics.jpg|Schematics for the Cyclops Mark II.
File:H4-MP-CyclopsMark2-Schematics.jpg|Schematics for the Mark II [D].
File:H4 early Cyclops MkII.jpg|An early shot of the vehicle.
File:H4 early Cyclops MkII.jpg|An early shot of the vehicle from the map ''Adrif''t.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
==Notes==
<references group="note"/>


==Sources==
==Sources==

Revision as of 16:26, January 26, 2014

A Mark II [D] unit under construction

The Mark II [D] armor system[1] is a powered exoskeleton developed by the United Nations Space Command. It is presumably the second iteration of the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL lineage, which began with suit-like the Mark I and most recently produced the Mark IX "Mantis". Like the Mantis, it is armed with a multi-barreled cannon on its right boom and an array of missile launchers on the other. It is about nine meters tall.[2]

Trivia

A Mark II [D] aboard the freighter CAA Heavy Burden serves as the centerpiece of the Halo 4 multiplayer map Adrift. In an interview, Frank O'Connor called the mech a "Cyclops Mark II", referring to the Cyclops from Halo Wars. However, Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide makes no mention of this name. Since "Cyclops" is merely a colloquialism for the HRUNTING Mark III [B], itself derived from the third-generation exoskeleton that predated MJOLNIR, the "Cyclops Mark II" moniker was probably used only from a game-design perspective rather than having any canonical significance.

Gallery

  • A top-down view of the Mark II [D].

    A top-down view of the Mark II [D].

  • Alternate shot of the Mark II [D].

    Alternate shot of the Mark II [D].

  • The Mark II [D] aboard CAA Heavy Burden.

    The Mark II [D] aboard CAA Heavy Burden.

  • A head-on view of the Mark II [D].

    A head-on view of the Mark II [D].

  • Schematics for the Mark II [D].

    Schematics for the Mark II [D].

  • An early shot of the vehicle from the map Adrift.

    An early shot of the vehicle from the map Adrift.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 208
  2. ^ Halo 4, multiplayer map Adrift

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