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[[ | [[File:Maria Reentry.jpg|thumb|[[Maria-062]] wearing an airfoil carapace as she enters [[Earth]]'s atmosphere.]] | ||
An '''airfoil carapace''' is a deployment package for a [[parafoil]].<ref>'' | An '''airfoil carapace''' is a deployment package for a [[parafoil]].<ref name="HGNAT">''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'', "[[Armor Testing]]"</ref> | ||
The carapace is a highly resistant unit which allows a [[SPARTAN Program|SPARTAN]] to enter the atmosphere of a planet from high orbit. It includes hard points for weapons, to prevent them being lost in the deceleration upon entry to the atmosphere. Because only specialized gear (such as the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]]) can survive the extreme heat during atmospheric re-entry, the carapace cannot be used by regular military personnel. Once terminal velocity has been reached, and a suitable altitude above the planet surface has been attained, the parafoil may be deployed for a safe landing. | ==Overview== | ||
The carapace is a highly resistant unit which allows a [[SPARTAN Program|SPARTAN]] to enter the atmosphere of a planet from high orbit. It includes hard points for weapons, to prevent them being lost in the deceleration upon entry to the atmosphere. Because only specialized gear (such as the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]]) can survive the extreme heat during atmospheric re-entry, the carapace cannot be used by regular military personnel. Once terminal velocity has been reached, and a suitable altitude above the planet surface has been attained, the parafoil may be deployed for a safe landing.{{Ref/Reuse|HGNAT}} | |||
The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/HP|MJOLNIR/HP/Parafoil]] variant | ==Variants== | ||
===G-25 PAS Airfoil Carapace=== | |||
The [[G-25 PAS Airfoil Carapace]] is a version of ''Airfoil carapace''. The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/HP|MJOLNIR/HP/Parafoil]] variant was specifically designed for compatibility with it.<ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''Armory''</ref> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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[[Category:UNSC technology]] | [[Category:UNSC technology]] |