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[[File: | [[File:Semi-Powered Infiltration.png|100px|thumb|right|A concept illustration of SPI armor from the ''[[Art of Halo 3]]''.]] | ||
The '''Semi-Powered Infiltration Armor''', or '''SPI Armor''', is an experimental [[armor]] system used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. It was developed for the [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-IIIs]]. | The '''Semi-Powered Infiltration Armor''', or '''SPI Armor''', is an experimental [[armor]] system used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. It was developed for the [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-IIIs]]. | ||
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#The armor has an efficient cooling system and is significantly difficult to detect even with thermal scanners. This system may fail over periods of extended use, however. | #The armor has an efficient cooling system and is significantly difficult to detect even with thermal scanners. This system may fail over periods of extended use, however. | ||
#SPI armor users do not need a technician to help them don the armor.{{Citation needed}} | #SPI armor users do not need a technician to help them don the armor.{{Citation needed}} | ||
==Disadvantages== | ==Disadvantages== | ||
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#Since the photo-reactive plates take time to recover after explosions such as a [[Flashbang Grenade|flashbang grenade]] and plasma hits, the SPARTAN-III is visible until the plates recover. With the exception of the Headhunters' suits, the SPI armor does not feature true active camoflauge systems. | #Since the photo-reactive plates take time to recover after explosions such as a [[Flashbang Grenade|flashbang grenade]] and plasma hits, the SPARTAN-III is visible until the plates recover. With the exception of the Headhunters' suits, the SPI armor does not feature true active camoflauge systems. | ||
#It is made of a less dense alloy than MJOLNIR armor: [[Kelly-087]] dented [[Holly-G003]]'s chest plate with her fist when first encountering the SPARTAN-IIIs. | #It is made of a less dense alloy than MJOLNIR armor: [[Kelly-087]] dented [[Holly-G003]]'s chest plate with her fist when first encountering the SPARTAN-IIIs. | ||
#The SPI armor is not waterproof or airtight, unlike MJOLNIR armor. | |||
#The SPI armor cannot be used for long periods of time without the cooling system failing. | #The SPI armor cannot be used for long periods of time without the cooling system failing. | ||
#The SPI armor has an air supply for only seven minutes, while the MJOLNIR has an air supply for ninety minutes. | #The SPI armor has an air supply for only seven minutes, while the MJOLNIR has an air supply for ninety minutes. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Some screenshots released by Bungie led to fans speculating that they would be able to use SPI armor in ''[[Halo 3]]''. However, the armor was later revealed to be the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/V variant|MJOLNIR EVA variant]]. | *Some screenshots released by Bungie led to fans speculating that they would be able to use SPI armor in ''[[Halo 3]]''. However, the armor was later revealed to be the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/V variant|MJOLNIR EVA variant]]. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File: | File:SpartanIII.jpg|A Spartan-III in Mark-II SPI Armor. | ||
File:Evo Headhunters Post.jpg|[[Jonah]] and [[Roland (Spartan)|Roland]] wearing modified SPI armor. | File:Evo Headhunters Post.jpg|[[Jonah]] and [[Roland (Spartan)|Roland]] wearing modified SPI armor. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||