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The '''HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [D] Armor Defense System''', sometimes known colloquially as the '''Geyrion''',<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/folks-need-heroes '''Canon Fodder 98.2:''' ''Folks Need Heroes'']</ref> is a [[powered exoskeleton]] developed by the [[Materials Group]].<ref>''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', page 208</ref> It is part of the HRUNTING/[[Project YGGDRASIL|YGGDRASIL]] lineage, which began with the suit-like [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I Prototype Armor Defense System|Mark I]] and later 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.<ref>'''Halo 4''', multiplayer map ''Adrift''</ref> A next-generation successor to the Mark II [D] was eventually developed by Hannibal and the Materials Group, known as the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (J) Colossus|Mark II <nowiki>[J]</nowiki>]] and commonly nicknamed the "Colossus".<ref name="CF-FNH">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/folks-need-heroes '''''Halo Waypoint''''' - ''Canon Fodder'', Folks Need Heroes]</ref><ref name="CF-OD">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/outpost-discoveries '''''Halo Waypoint''''' - ''Canon Fodder'', Outpost Discoveries]</ref><ref name="GrimTwitter">[https://twitter.com/GrimBrotherOne/status/1174714558654496769 '''''Twitter''''' - ''GrimBrotherOne'', "In the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL line."]</ref>
The '''HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [D] Armor Defense System''', nicknamed the '''Geyrion'''{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=77}} and sometimes known colloquially as the '''mega-Mantis''',{{Ref/Site|Id=CFFolks|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/folks-need-heroes|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Folks Need Heroes|D=30|M=06|Y=2017}} is a [[powered exoskeleton]] developed by the [[Materials Group]].{{REf/Book|H4EVG|Page=208}}
 
==Overview==
===Design details===
The Mark II [D] is an extremely large vehicle, towering over humans - even when crouched. Its overall form bears a large outward resemblance to the later [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis|Mark IX Mantis]] pressed into service as a more standard vehicle. Like the Mantis, it is armed with a multi-barreled cannon on its right boom and an array of missile launchers on the other.{{Ref/Map|Id=Adrift|H4|Adrift}}
 
===Development history===
The Geyrion is a part of the Mark II project line of exoskeletons, developed by the [[Materials Group]] as part of joint projects [[Project HRUNTING|HRUNTING]]/[[Project YGGDRASIL|YGGDRASIL]], illustrating the limits of human technology. The Geyrion was used to prove out the basic idea of large bipedal walkers, and was successful in proving capable in early trials conducted in microgravity environments. Unfortunately, the Geyrion suffered in more regular [[Earth]]-like terrestrial environments, and its limited mobility proved to be a massive hinderance in all but the most specialised deployments [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|following]] the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} A next-generation successor to the Mark II [D] was eventually developed by [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]] and the [[Materials Group]], known as the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II (J) Colossus|Mark II <nowiki>[J]</nowiki>]] and commonly nicknamed the "Colossus".{{Ref/Reuse|CFFolks}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CFOD|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/outpost-discoveries|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Outpost Discoveries|D=30|M=09|Y=2019}}{{Ref/Twitter|GrimBrotherOne|1174714558654496769|Jeff Easterling|Quote=In the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL line.|D=15|M=05|Y=2022}}
 
==Operational history==
One Geyrion walker was present aboard {{CAAShip|Heavy Burden}} some time following the destruction of [[Kholo]] in [[2539]].{{Ref/Reuse|Adrift}}


==Production note==
==Production note==
A Mark II [D] aboard the freighter {{CAAShip|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.
A Mark II [D] aboard the freighter {{CAAShip|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''.{{Ref/YouTube|6wYTo-g6OaU|gamesradararchive|Frank O'Connor Halo 4 Interview at Microsoft Spring Shocase 2012}} 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.


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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==

Revision as of 21:12, May 14, 2022

HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [D] Geyrion
Cyclops mark II.jpg
Production information

Product line:

HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL

Model:

Mark II (D)

Technical specifications

Armament:

Usage

In service:

Role(s):

Armor defense system

Affiliation:

United Nations Space Command

 

The HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark II [D] Armor Defense System, nicknamed the Geyrion[1] and sometimes known colloquially as the mega-Mantis,[2] is a powered exoskeleton developed by the Materials Group.Template:REf/Book

Overview

Design details

The Mark II [D] is an extremely large vehicle, towering over humans - even when crouched. Its overall form bears a large outward resemblance to the later Mark IX Mantis pressed into service as a more standard vehicle. Like the Mantis, it is armed with a multi-barreled cannon on its right boom and an array of missile launchers on the other.[3]

Development history

The Geyrion is a part of the Mark II project line of exoskeletons, developed by the Materials Group as part of joint projects HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL, illustrating the limits of human technology. The Geyrion was used to prove out the basic idea of large bipedal walkers, and was successful in proving capable in early trials conducted in microgravity environments. Unfortunately, the Geyrion suffered in more regular Earth-like terrestrial environments, and its limited mobility proved to be a massive hinderance in all but the most specialised deployments following the end of the Human-Covenant War.[1] A next-generation successor to the Mark II [D] was eventually developed by Hannibal Weapon Systems and the Materials Group, known as the Mark II [J] and commonly nicknamed the "Colossus".[2][4][5]

Operational history

One Geyrion walker was present aboard CAA Heavy Burden some time following the destruction of Kholo in 2539.[3]

Production note

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.[6] 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

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  • Concept art.

    Concept art.

  • A render of the Mark II [D] armor system.

    A render of the Mark II [D] armor system.

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

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

  • 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. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 77
  2. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Folks Need Heroes (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2017) [archive]
  3. ^ a b Halo 4, multiplayer map Adrift
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Outpost Discoveries (Retrieved on Sep 30, 2019) [archive]
  5. ^ Twitter, Jeff Easterling (@GrimBrotherOne): "In the HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL line." (Retrieved on May 15, 2022) [archive]
  6. ^ YouTube - gamesradararchive, Frank O'Connor Halo 4 Interview at Microsoft Spring Shocase 2012

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