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[[File:Semi-Powered Infiltration.png|200px|thumb|right|A concept illustration of SPI armor from the ''[[Art of Halo 3]]''.<ref>'''[[Art of Halo 3]]''', page 140</ref>]]

[[File:Semi-Powered Infiltration.png|200px|thumb|right|A concept illustration of SPI armor from the ''[[Art of Halo 3]]''.<ref>'''[[The Art of Halo 3]]''', ''page 140''</ref>]]

The '''Semi-Powered Infiltration armor''' ('''SPI armor''') is an [[armor]] system developed for use by the [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-IIIs]].

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=== Advantages ===

*The armor is significantly cheaper and easier to mass produce than MJOLNIR armor.

*The system includes [[photoreactive panel~~|photo-reactive panels~~]] that act as an active camouflage for the wearer.

*The system includes [[photoreactive panel]]s that act as an active camouflage for the wearer.

*The armor is easier to transport, because it is not as bulky or as heavy as the MJOLNIR armor.

*The armor has an efficient cooling system and is significantly difficult to detect even with thermal scanners.

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=== Disadvantages ===

*It had no [[energy shielding]] system, unlike the SPARTAN-IIs' MJOLNIR Mark V and Mark VI models, making the user far more vulnerable to enemy fire and a major contributor to the high fatality rate of the SPARTAN-~~III's~~. The exception to this limitation could be found in the SPARTAN-III [[Headhunters]]: their experimental armor was known to be equipped with energy shields, due to their elite nature and value. However, power must be drawn from the energy shields to recharge the suit's active camouflage module.

*It had no [[energy shielding]] system, unlike the SPARTAN-IIs' MJOLNIR Mark V and Mark VI models, making the user far more vulnerable to enemy fire and a major contributor to the high fatality rate of the SPARTAN-IIIs. The exception to this limitation could be found in the SPARTAN-III [[Headhunters]]: their experimental armor was known to be equipped with energy shields, due to their elite nature and value. However, power must be drawn from the energy shields to recharge the suit's active camouflage module.

*It does not grant the SPARTAN-IIIs enhanced strength, speed or agility, unlike MJOLNIR.

*Since the photo-reactive plates take time to recover after explosions such as a [[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 camouflage systems.

*Since the photo-reactive plates take time to recover after explosions such as a [[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 camouflage systems.

*It is made of a less durable, 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 durable, less dense alloy than MJOLNIR armor: [[Kelly-087]] dented [[Holly-G003]]'s chest plate with her fist when first encountering the SPARTAN-IIIs.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 168-169''</ref>

*~~The~~ SPI armor ~~cannot be~~ used ~~for~~ long periods of time ~~without the cooling system failing~~.

*Unlike the MJOLNIR which is a fully self-sustained environment suit, the SPI armor is not designed for extended use, becoming increasingly uncomfortable to wear if used continuously over long periods of time.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 254''</ref>

*It lacks the ability to support an onboard [[Artificial Intelligence|artificial intelligence construct]], unlike the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]] and subsequent models of the MJOLNIR armor.

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-[[File:Semi-Powered Infiltration.png|200px|thumb|right|A concept illustration of SPI armor from the ''[[Art of Halo 3]]''.<ref>'''[[Art of Halo 3]]''', page 140</ref>]]
+[[File:Semi-Powered Infiltration.png|200px|thumb|right|A concept illustration of SPI armor from the ''[[Art of Halo 3]]''.<ref>'''[[The Art of Halo 3]]''', ''page 140''</ref>]]
 The '''Semi-Powered Infiltration armor''' ('''SPI armor''') is an [[armor]] system developed for use by the [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-IIIs]].
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 === Advantages ===
 *The armor is significantly cheaper and easier to mass produce than MJOLNIR armor.
-*The system includes [[photoreactive panel|photo-reactive panels]] that act as an active camouflage for the wearer.
+*The system includes [[photoreactive panel]]s that act as an active camouflage for the wearer.
 *The armor is easier to transport, because it is not as bulky or as heavy as the MJOLNIR armor.
 *The armor has an efficient cooling system and is significantly difficult to detect even with thermal scanners.
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 === Disadvantages ===
-*It had no [[energy shielding]] system, unlike the SPARTAN-IIs' MJOLNIR Mark V and Mark VI models, making the user far more vulnerable to enemy fire and a major contributor to the high fatality rate of the SPARTAN-III's. The exception to this limitation could be found in the SPARTAN-III [[Headhunters]]: their experimental armor was known to be equipped with energy shields, due to their elite nature and value. However, power must be drawn from the energy shields to recharge the suit's active camouflage module.
+*It had no [[energy shielding]] system, unlike the SPARTAN-IIs' MJOLNIR Mark V and Mark VI models, making the user far more vulnerable to enemy fire and a major contributor to the high fatality rate of the SPARTAN-IIIs. The exception to this limitation could be found in the SPARTAN-III [[Headhunters]]: their experimental armor was known to be equipped with energy shields, due to their elite nature and value. However, power must be drawn from the energy shields to recharge the suit's active camouflage module.
 *It does not grant the SPARTAN-IIIs enhanced strength, speed or agility, unlike MJOLNIR.
-*Since the photo-reactive plates take time to recover after explosions such as a [[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 camouflage systems.
+*Since the photo-reactive plates take time to recover after explosions such as a [[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 camouflage systems.
-*It is made of a less durable, 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 durable, less dense alloy than MJOLNIR armor: [[Kelly-087]] dented [[Holly-G003]]'s chest plate with her fist when first encountering the SPARTAN-IIIs.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 168-169''</ref>
-*The SPI armor cannot be used for long periods of time without the cooling system failing.
+*Unlike the MJOLNIR which is a fully self-sustained environment suit, the SPI armor is not designed for extended use, becoming increasingly uncomfortable to wear if used continuously over long periods of time.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 254''</ref>
 *It lacks the ability to support an onboard [[Artificial Intelligence|artificial intelligence construct]], unlike the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]] and subsequent models of the MJOLNIR armor.