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Brokkr Armor Mechanism

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A render of the Brokkr Armor Mechanism in the Halo Encyclopedia page 73, taken from the intro to the TV show.
A Brokkr mechanism in the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition).[1]

"All you have to do is stand there and let the machine do its job."
Edward Buck on the Brokkr system.[2]

The Brokkr Armor Mechanism is a 'Da Vinci' multi-axis assembly system produced by the Office of Naval Intelligence's Materials Group. Brokkr mechanisms are used to mount MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor to Spartans' techsuits, as well as to remove it.[3][4][5]

Overview

Halo: Mythos artwork for the Brokkr Armor Mechanism. Notably, this image is derived from this concept art.
A labelled diagram of the Brokkr mechanism in Halo Mythos.[3]

Design details

Brokkrs take the form of a multi-axis assembly, constructed in a fashion similar to Leonardo Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man illustration, or an aerotrim. The central Mark IX Cambered Gyro Mount contains handles and footholds for the Spartan to stand inside, with a backrest to lean on. The gyro ring is attached to the ceiling via way of a R7-F35 Raised Dual-Ring Mooring and a Reactive Spindle Canopy, resulting in the assembly being able to lean back while in use.[3] In total, the mechanism is capable of holding the full mass of a Spartan supersoldier and their MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor or Semi-Powered Infiltration armor.[6][7]

To assemble and disassemble armour, the mechanism has two utility actuator arms mounted to the R7-F35 mooring, with powered multi-tools capable of grabbing and manipulating individual armour pieces. The base of the mechanism contains storage for MJOLNIR power packs.[3]

Usage

Brokkrs are used to assist the Spartan deployments assigned to UNSC Infinity and ANVIL Station. A mechanism was also situated at the ONI facility at the Avery J. Johnson Academy of Military Science, and was used in the MIRAGE IIC program.[7]

Non-canon and dubious canon appearances

Silver Timeline

Main article: Silver Timeline

Brokkr Armor Mechanisms are used by Silver Team to quip their MJOLNIR armor.[8]

Trivia

In Norse mythology, Brokkr is the dwarven blacksmith who fashioned Thor's hammer, Mjolnir.

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 73
  2. ^ Halo: Bad Blood, chapter 2
  3. ^ a b c d Halo Mythos, page 128
  4. ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, page 30
  5. ^ Twitter, Halo (@Halo): "TECH DATABASE - BROKKR ARMOR MECHANISM Suit up Da-Vinci style, Spartan! #FictionFriday" (Retrieved on May 14, 2023) [archive]
  6. ^ Halo 4, campaign level Midnight
  7. ^ a b Halo Infinite, Site Unseen
  8. ^ YouTube - Paramount+, Halo The Series (2022) Official Trailer (Retrieved on Jan 30, 2022)

See also