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 [[Image:SpartanIII.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Kurt Ambrose]] in his Mark-II SPI Armor.]]
-The '''Semi-Powered Infiltration Armor''', colloquially called "'''SPI Armor'''", was an [[armor]] system used by the [[United Nations Space Command]] that was developed for the [[Spartan-III]]s. Though more advanced than the [[ODST]] Ballistic [[Body Suit]]s, it was far less advanced, and less powerful than the [[MJOLNIR Armor]] used by the [[Spartan-II]]s. Its main benefit was that it was drastically cheaper to produce than the MJOLNIR armor. This armor was designed with an emphasis on stealth rather than raw power. It featured [[Camouflage Cloak|special photo-reactive panels]] that mimic the surrounding textures, effectively being the UNSC equivalent to the [[Covenant]] [[Active Camouflage]] systems. It has been described as part legionnaire mail, part tactical body armor, and part chameleon by both [[Tom-B292]] and [[Dr. Halsey]].<ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' page 16</ref>
+The '''Semi-Powered Infiltration Armour''', colloquially called "'''SPI Armour'''", was an [[armor]] system used by the [[United Nations Space Command]] that was developed for the [[Spartan-III]]s. Though more advanced than the [[ODST]] Ballistic [[Body Suit]]s, it was far less advanced, and less powerful than the [[MJOLNIR Armor]] used by the [[Spartan-II]]s. Its main benefit was that it was drastically cheaper to produce than the MJOLNIR armor. This armor was designed with an emphasis on stealth rather than raw power. It featured [[Camouflage Cloak|special photo-reactive panels]] that mimic the surrounding textures, effectively being the UNSC equivalent to the [[Covenant]] [[Active Camouflage]] systems. It has been described as part legionnaire mail, part tactical body armor, and part chameleon by both [[Tom-B292]] and [[Dr. Halsey]].<ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' page 16</ref>
-== SPI Armor Mark I ==
+== SPI Armour Mark I ==
 [[Image:Spartans-never-die.jpg|thumb|[[Kurt-051]] in his last moments.]]
 The SPI armor Mark I, was used by the Spartan-IIIs of [[Alpha Company]]. It featured hardened plates and photo-reactive panels. Though advanced compared to standard UNSC infantry armor, it could only take a few glancing blows before failing<ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' page 14</ref>. It featured full body armor with an enclosed helmet and [[HUD]], and a supply of breathable atmosphere; though only enough for [[List of "Seven" references in Halo|7]] minutes, compared to the MJOLNIR armor’s endurance of 90 minutes. It is also equipped with a cushioning layer of liquid nanocrystals, that provided more ballistic protection than three centimeters of [[wikipedia:Kevlar|Kevlar]] diamond weave, without the bulk. The featured photo-reactive panels gave the Spartans of Alpha Company [[active camouflage]]. The camouflage patterns, however, shifted irregularly and imperfectly, which made the photo-reactive panels unmatched against the Covenant [[Elite]]s Camouflage technologies. This was because the SPARTAN III program probably didn't allow enough time to get the photo-reactive panels working properly. Another concern was the budget spent in making the suits.
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-== SPI Armor Mark II ==
+== SPI Armour Mark II ==
 The SPI armor Mark II was a more advanced version of the SPI Mark I, first used by the drill instructors of Beta Company, and then by the Spartans of [[Beta Company]]. They had new photo-reactive coating to boost camouflaging properties. There were also numerous experimental refits to the gel ballistic layers, upgraded software suites, and other functions. Although the new photo-reactive coating could mimic a wide range of EM (Electro-Magnetic) radiation, it was still sensitive to overload, which is why it takes the suit a few moments to reset after a flash-bang or [[plasma]] hit<ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' page 113</ref>.
-It was proposed in [[2537]] for Alpha Company, but the request was denied because the armor was over budget. After the "successful" operation of Alpha Company, the Mark II armor was approved for mass production. After the augmentation of [[Gamma Company]], small adjustments were installed into the SPI Armor Mark II.
+It was proposed in [[2537]] for Alpha Company, but the request was denied because the armor was over budget. After the "successful" operation of Alpha Company, the Mark II armour was approved for mass production. After the augmentation of [[Gamma Company]], small adjustments were installed into the SPI Armor Mark II.
 ==Advantages==
-#The armor is significantly cheaper and easier to mass-produce.
+#The armour is significantly cheaper and easier to mass-produce.
-#Includes [[Camouflage Cloak|special photo-reactive panels]] that act as an active camouflage for the wearer.
+#Includes [[Camouflage Cloak|special photo-reactive panels]] that act as an active camouflage for the wearer. Note: The MJOLNIR armour can be issued with photo-reactive panels, as demonstrated in page 182 of the fall of Reach.
 #It could be transported easily, because it is not as thick or heavy as the MJOLNIR armor.
 #The armor requires less physical enhancements compared to the MJOLNIR armor, making it more versatile to other would-be users.