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A '''fail-safe detonation system''' is a term that is used to explain the self destruct system of an incapacitated [[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartan-II]]'s [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]].  Once a Spartan-II is killed or wounded fatally, the protocol will have to be enacted by either themselves or a nearby Spartan.  This is done to avoid capture of the suit and/or the wearer for identification or technological study. It is unknown if the Mk. VI has this capability, since the Mk. V is said to have one.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 315''</ref>
A '''fail-safe detonation system''' is a term that is used to explain the self destruct system of an incapacitated [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II]]'s [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]].  Once a Spartan-II is killed or wounded fatally, the protocol will have to be enacted by either themselves or a nearby Spartan.  This is done to avoid capture of the suit and/or the wearer for identification or technological study. It is likely the Mk. VI also has this capability, since the Mk. V is said to have one.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 315''</ref>


==Effectiveness==
==Effectiveness==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The [[John-117|Master Chief]] is the only known Spartan to activate the fail-safe detonation system (on [[Grace-093]]'s suit after she was killed by a [[Jiralhanae|Brute]] in the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] city of [[Unyielding Hierophant]]).<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 315''</ref>
*The [[John-117|Master Chief]] is the only known Spartan to activate the fail-safe detonation system (on [[Grace-093]]'s suit after she was killed by a [[Jiralhanae|Brute]] in the [[Covenant]] city of [[Unyielding Hierophant]]).<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 315''</ref>
*It is known that activation of the armor's fusion reactor is part of the [[Cole Protocol]], and failure to activate the core when possible will result in court martial and/or strip of rank.
*It is known that activation of the armor's fusion reactor is part of the [[Cole Protocol]], and failure to activate the core when possible will result in court martial and/or strip of rank.