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[[Image:CQBArmor.png|right|thumb|The MJOLNIR '''CQB''' Variant.]] | [[Image:CQBArmor.png|right|thumb|The MJOLNIR '''CQB''' Variant.]] | ||
The''' MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/C variant'''<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=cqbfiction '''Bungie.net''']: ''The intent with the Mark VI | The''' MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/C variant'''<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=cqbfiction '''Bungie.net''']: ''The intent with the Mark VI MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/C variant was to improve survivability in close combat''</ref>, more commonly known as '''Close Quarters Battle Armor''', (acronym '''CQB'''), is a type of [[United Nations Space Command]] ground infantry body [[armor]] and a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mark VI]]. | ||
==Development and History== | ==Development and History== | ||
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===Helmet Characteristics=== | ===Helmet Characteristics=== | ||
'''Unlock''': Starter.<br /> | '''Unlock''': Starter.<br /> | ||
The helmet is very different from the [[Mark VI]]. It features a roughly "T" shaped visor with two large cheek guards. The top of the helmet is reinforced by a black alloy that forces a protective brace on top. It bears somewhat of a | The helmet is very different from the [[Mark VI]]. It features a roughly "T" shaped visor with two large cheek guards. The top of the helmet is reinforced by a black alloy that forces a protective brace on top. It bears somewhat of a resemblance to the ancient [[Greece|Greek]] or Roman helmets and the helmets worn by ancient [[Sparta]]ns; the shape of the visor, especially; and the cross brace loosely resembles the crest on a helmet. | ||
===Shoulder Characteristics=== | ===Shoulder Characteristics=== | ||
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*According to a survey taken by Bungie, the CQB chest is one of the most used Spartan chest plates on Xbox Live. | *According to a survey taken by Bungie, the CQB chest is one of the most used Spartan chest plates on Xbox Live. | ||
*Due to the appearance of a Mark IV CQB Armor, it can be assumed that non-standard armor variants were in use as far back as the 2540s. Mk. V upgrades being ready the day after its parent model was released also supports this. | *Due to the appearance of a Mark IV CQB Armor, it can be assumed that non-standard armor variants were in use as far back as the 2540s. Mk. V upgrades being ready the day after its parent model was released also supports this. | ||
*In the [[Halo Legends]] episode [[Homecoming]], [[Daisy-023]] is seen wearing this | *In the [[Halo Legends]] episode [[Homecoming]], [[Daisy-023]] is seen wearing this variant of MJOLNIR armor during the [[Harvest Campaign]]. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||