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[[Image:Maria Reentry.jpg|thumb|[[Maria-062]] wearing an airfoil carapace as she enters [[Earth]]'s atmosphere.]] | [[Image: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>'''Halo Graphic Novel''' | 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 (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 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. | ||
