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Because of these advancements the design is more akin to an actual suit of armor as opposed to a powered exoskeleton; the user moves the suit and in return the suit moves the user. This allows for an highly compact design when compared to other combat systems. The armor contains numerous features including an integrated computer system which continuously monitors weapons, biological functions, and a limited function motion sensor system. The suit also contains a built-in rebreather system that can provide air for up to 90 minutes.<ref name="FoR120"/> The suit's helmet also features imaging and video recording, and thermal sensors among other features. | Because of these advancements the design is more akin to an actual suit of armor as opposed to a powered exoskeleton; the user moves the suit and in return the suit moves the user. This allows for an highly compact design when compared to other combat systems. The armor contains numerous features including an integrated computer system which continuously monitors weapons, biological functions, and a limited function motion sensor system. The suit also contains a built-in rebreather system that can provide air for up to 90 minutes.<ref name="FoR120"/> The suit's helmet also features imaging and video recording, and thermal sensors among other features. | ||
In its final phase the MJOLNIR armor weighs half a short ton (453 | In its final phase the MJOLNIR armor weighs half a short ton (453.6 kilograms),<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''' ''page 2'' ''page 16'' (2010 edition)</ref> and was at the time of its creation the most advanced piece of tactical military hardware in human hands.<ref name="xbox"/> | ||
==Armor platforms== | ==Armor platforms== | ||