MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI: Difference between revisions
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*'''[[Hydrostatic gel]]''': Underneath the armored bodysuit is a gel-filled layer, this gel layer regulates the temperature of the suit and can re actively change its density to conform to the wearer's shape - the temperature inside the suit is controlled by the moisture absorbing cloth suit underneath the hydrostatic layer. The hydrostatic gel layer can also be pressurized to various levels to potentially save the wearers life should the wearer be subjected to high G forces or a high velocity impact; however, over-pressurizing this layer can cause [[wikipedia:nitrogen embolism|nitrogen embolism]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''' ''Chapter 2, page 13''</ref> <ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''' ''Chapter 1, page 36''</ref> | *'''[[Hydrostatic gel]]''': Underneath the armored bodysuit is a gel-filled layer, this gel layer regulates the temperature of the suit and can re actively change its density to conform to the wearer's shape - the temperature inside the suit is controlled by the moisture absorbing cloth suit underneath the hydrostatic layer. The hydrostatic gel layer can also be pressurized to various levels to potentially save the wearers life should the wearer be subjected to high G forces or a high velocity impact; however, over-pressurizing this layer can cause [[wikipedia:nitrogen embolism|nitrogen embolism]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''' ''Chapter 2, page 13''</ref> <ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''' ''Chapter 1, page 36''</ref> | ||
*'''[[Polymerized lithium niobocene|Reactive metal liquid crystal layer]]''': Sandwiched between the external armor and the internal padding is a layer of piezoelectric material that deforms along a preferred axis when exposed to a electric charge. This layer acts as synthetic muscle, allowing the Spartan access to approximately twice their normal strength. This is not due to a "Leverage Effect," but rather that a human-sized suit will provide about six hundred kilos of lifting power, in addition to an average Spartan's six hundred kilos of lifting power. Assuming a Spartan has an average body weight of 200 kilos, and that CPO Mendez's assertion that: "They can lift three times their body weight- which, I might add, is almost double the norm due to their increased muscle density," is indeed accurate.<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]] Chapter 8, Page 92</ref> It is to be noted that the MJOLNIR Mk. VI had a greatly improved layer of this material, granting an approximate five times usual strength. | *'''[[Polymerized lithium niobocene|Reactive metal liquid crystal layer]]''': Sandwiched between the external armor and the internal padding is a layer of piezoelectric material that deforms along a preferred axis when exposed to a electric charge. This layer acts as synthetic muscle, allowing the Spartan access to approximately twice their normal strength when they where using the Mark IV armor, they could lift even more with the Mark V and above. This is not due to a "Leverage Effect," but rather that a human-sized suit will provide about six hundred kilos of lifting power, in addition to an average Spartan's six hundred kilos of lifting power. Assuming a Spartan has an average body weight of 200 kilos, and that CPO Mendez's assertion that: "They can lift three times their body weight- which, I might add, is almost double the norm due to their increased muscle density," is indeed accurate.<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]] Chapter 8, Page 92</ref> It is to be noted that the MJOLNIR Mk. VI had a greatly improved layer of this material, granting an approximate five times usual strength. | ||
*'''Memory-processor superconductor layer''': A layer relatively new to the MJOLNIR line, introduced with the Mark V, that is capable of housing an AI. Comprised of the same material as a starship's A.I. system, this layer allows an A.I. to travel with a soldier into the field. The A.I. can then aid the soldier in software intrusion, hardware hacking, and espionage by listening to enemy chatter.<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]] Chapter 27, Page 286</ref> As a side note, this layer is often confused with the Reactive Metal Liquid Crystal layer, which due to the latter's piezoelectric properties is impossible. | *'''Memory-processor superconductor layer''': A layer relatively new to the MJOLNIR line, introduced with the Mark V, that is capable of housing an AI. Comprised of the same material as a starship's A.I. system, this layer allows an A.I. to travel with a soldier into the field. The A.I. can then aid the soldier in software intrusion, hardware hacking, and espionage by listening to enemy chatter.<ref>[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]] Chapter 27, Page 286</ref> As a side note, this layer is often confused with the Reactive Metal Liquid Crystal layer, which due to the latter's piezoelectric properties is impossible. | ||