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Known models of the cryo-chamber include the [[Mark VII Personal Suspension Unit]], manufactured by [[Jakubaitis Standard Systems]]. It was widely disliked by UNSC personnel because of its inferior moisture balancing; this resulted in dry, itchy skin for a day or more after awakening, known as "cryo-itch". It was later replaced by the [[Mark VIII Cryogenic Suspension Chamber]], although many older craft still use the Mark VII.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 216''</ref> | Known models of the cryo-chamber include the [[Mark VII Personal Suspension Unit]], manufactured by [[Jakubaitis Standard Systems]]. It was widely disliked by UNSC personnel because of its inferior moisture balancing; this resulted in dry, itchy skin for a day or more after awakening, known as "cryo-itch". It was later replaced by the [[Mark VIII Cryogenic Suspension Chamber]], although many older craft still use the Mark VII.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 216''</ref> | ||
Cryo chambers are referred to as "the freezer" in slang.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 102''</ref> Another slang term for the chamber is "the Admiral's wife" because it is a "frosty bed. | Cryo chambers are referred to as "the freezer" in slang.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 102''</ref> Another slang term for the chamber is "the Admiral's wife" because it is a "frosty bed". Being put in cryo is also referred to as being "put on ice."<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 21''</ref> | ||
==Technical specifications== | ==Technical specifications== | ||