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An '''airfoil carapace''' is a deployment package for a [[parafoil]].<ref>'''Halo Graphic Novel''': ''Armor Testing'', pages 59-60</ref> | An '''airfoil carapace''' is a deployment package for a [[parafoil]].<ref>'''Halo Graphic Novel''': ''Armor Testing'', pages 59-60</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 | 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. | ||
The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/HP|MJOLNIR/HP/Parafoil]] variant is specifically designed for compatibility with the [[G-25 PAS|G-25 PAS Airfoil Carapace]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''' ''Armory''</ref> | The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/HP|MJOLNIR/HP/Parafoil]] variant is specifically designed for compatibility with the [[G-25 PAS|G-25 PAS Airfoil Carapace]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''' ''Armory''</ref> | ||