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[[Image:Maria Reentry.jpg|thumb|[[Maria-062]] wearing an airfoil carapace as she enters [[Earth]]'s atmosphere.]] | |||
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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. | 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 the extreme heat from re-entry can only be absorbed by specialized gear, such as the [[NJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]], the carapace is unsuitable for 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> | ||
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An airfoil carapace is a deployment package for a parafoil.[1]
The carapace is a highly resistant unit which allows a 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 the extreme heat from re-entry can only be absorbed by specialized gear, such as the MJOLNIR armor, the carapace is unsuitable for 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/HP/Parafoil variant is specifically designed for compatibility with the G-25 PAS Airfoil Carapace.[2]
List of appearances
- Halo: Reach (Mentioned only)
- Halo Graphic Novel
- Armor Testing (First appearance)
