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{{Armor | {{Armor infobox | ||
|name=FOTUS | |name=FOTUS | ||
|image= [[File:Fotus-Halo5.png|250px]] | |image= [[File:Fotus-Halo5.png|250px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[ | |manufacturer=[[343 Industries (manufacturer)|343 Industries]]<ref name="H4EVG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''' ''- Page 183''</ref> | ||
|testsite=[[434 Combat Readiness Lab]] | |testsite=[[434 Combat Readiness Lab]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}<br> | ||
RTC Facility | RTC Facility{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}<br> | ||
Willows Complex | Willows Complex{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} | ||
|type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]] | |type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]] | ||
|role=Miscellaneous tasks and situations | |role=Miscellaneous tasks and situations | ||
}} | |||
{{Quote|Tested in the rough and tumble streets of downtown Kirkland, Washington.|FOTUS armory description}} | {{Quote|Tested in the rough and tumble streets of downtown Kirkland, Washington.|FOTUS armory description}} | ||
'''FOTUS-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]] manufactured by [[ | '''FOTUS-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]] manufactured by [[343 Industries (manufacturer)|343 Industries]].<ref name="Halo 4">'''[[Halo 4]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The helmet has a Torque-node component used to distract nearby predators, the base of the node detects levels of gravity-trough scaturiency. The helmet also features extended awareness conduits (ALK-03) which heightens mobility around senior operatives and moving-equipment personnel. The visor has lodged-tracking component 793-VF for improved survivability and maintenance. The chest has 90-RZ java-fuel monitoring software which evaluates current sustainability levels. | ===Design details=== | ||
The helmet has a Torque-node component used to distract nearby predators, the base of the node detects levels of gravity-trough scaturiency. The helmet also features extended awareness conduits (ALK-03) which heightens mobility around senior operatives and moving-equipment personnel. The visor has lodged-tracking component 793-VF for improved survivability and maintenance. The chest has 90-RZ java-fuel monitoring software which evaluates current sustainability levels.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/Note|Id=Fotus|Fotus throughout this source continues the joke of "acquiring coffee." Therefore, this is not a reliable source. However, as the only source available it should be taken as canon until a more official source gives the Armor its information.}} | |||
The armor is built also using the finest locally-sourced materials and loose Forerunner technology, | The armor is built also using the finest locally-sourced materials and loose Forerunner technology,{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref> with some materials coming from [[Requiem]].<ref name="Kit">'''[[Halo 4]]''' - ''Bonus content marketplace description''</ref> | ||
==Development history== | ===Development history=== | ||
FOTUS was created by [[343 Industries (manufacturer)|343 Industries]], by merging loose Forerunner technology and base Mjolnir architecture. It was originally forged at the RTC Facility before being transported to the Willows Complex for durability and survivability testing. At a later point it was tested at [[434 Combat Readiness Lab]] where it was tested extensively in Kirkland's overcast and frigid nine-month winter season.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/NoteReuse|Fotus}} | |||
Before full production of the armor could start, engineers required that it meet COUGAR-class safety protocols in an effort to protect it against feral branches of wildlife. These protocols were met and | Before full production of the armor could start, engineers required that it meet COUGAR-class safety protocols in an effort to protect it against feral branches of wildlife. These protocols were met and FOTUS armor sets were deployed.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/NoteReuse|Fotus}} | ||
The | The FOTUS Torque-node component had proven to represent a breakthrough in replicating [[Forerunner]] "[[baffler]]" sensor-distortion systems.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} | ||
==Skins== | ===Skins=== | ||
A skin of this armor was part of the [[Forerunner Hybrid Kit]], which is a group of equipment using classified Forerunner technology from [[Requiem]], it was developed for highly experienced [[Spartan-IV]] by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]. | A skin of this armor was part of the [[Forerunner Hybrid Kit]], which is a group of equipment using classified Forerunner technology from [[Requiem]], it was developed for highly experienced [[Spartan-IV]] by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]].{{Ref/Reuse|Kit}} | ||
==Usage== | ===Usage=== | ||
After being deployed, | After being deployed, FOTUS was often used to acquire coffee at a variety of lightly secured sites, during the Kirkland's long seasons of wet, freezing cold weather.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/NoteReuse|Fotus}} | ||
FOTUS armor has proven invaluable in Seattle's corporate shadow-wars.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} | |||
==In-game information== | ==In-game information== | ||
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'''Unlock''': This armor was a pre-order bonus with the ''Halo 4'' Limited Edition Xbox 360 console. | '''Unlock''': This armor was a pre-order bonus with the ''Halo 4'' Limited Edition Xbox 360 console. | ||
*'''Description''': Tested in the rough and tumble streets of downtown Kirkland, Washington. | *'''Description''': Tested in the rough and tumble streets of downtown Kirkland, Washington. | ||
*''' | *'''Forearms description''': Land of Kirk cougar-safety protocols MUST be followed at all times. | ||
*''' | *'''Legs description''': Received excessively high movement proficiency ratings for coffee runs on rainy days. | ||
====MCC descriptions==== | |||
*'''Helmet description''': Tested in the rough-and-tumble streets of Kirkland, Washington. | |||
*'''Left Shoulder description''': Highly resistant to surprise assaults by foam projectiles. | |||
*'''Right Shoulder description''': Increases Seattle freeze index by a substantial amount. | |||
*'''Chest description''': Its original factory is gone, but not forgotten. | |||
*'''Forearms description''': FOTUS vambrace with cougar-safe coating. | |||
*'''Legs description''': Augments proficiency at quickly acquiring caffeine-infused liquids. | |||
===''Halo 5: Guardians''=== | ===''Halo 5: Guardians''=== | ||
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'''Default unlock''': Ultra Rare [[REQ]] card.<br> | '''Default unlock''': Ultra Rare [[REQ]] card.<br> | ||
'''Chillrose unlock''': Included in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' Limited Edition Xbox One console or Legendary REQ card<br> | '''Chillrose unlock''': Included in the ''Halo 5: Guardians'' Limited Edition Xbox One console or Legendary REQ card<br> | ||
'''Synchronize unlock''': Legendary REQ card | '''Synchronize unlock''': Legendary REQ card | ||
*'''Helmet description''': The FOTUS helmet's torque-node extension represents a breakthrough in replicating [[Forerunner]] "[[baffler]]" sensor-distortion systems. | *'''Helmet description''': The FOTUS helmet's torque-node extension represents a breakthrough in replicating [[Forerunner]] "[[baffler]]" sensor-distortion systems. | ||
*'''Body description''': Hand-crafted from the finest locally-sourced materials and repurposed Forerunner technology, FOTUS-class powered assault armor has proven invaluable in Seattle's corporate shadow-wars. | *'''Body description''': Hand-crafted from the finest locally-sourced materials and repurposed Forerunner technology, FOTUS-class powered assault armor has proven invaluable in Seattle's corporate shadow-wars. | ||
In ''Halo 5: Guardians'' due to the "Body" having a predefined customisation this armor set permanently has the following parts from ''Halo 4'': | |||
*'''Body''': FOTUS | |||
*'''Shoulders''': FOTUS | |||
*'''Forearms''': FOTUS | |||
*'''Legs''': FOTUS | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*The "corporate shadow-wars" mentioned in ''Halo 5: Guardians''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> FOTUS chest may be a reference to the RPG game "Shadowrun", set in a futuristic Seattle run by mega-corporations. | *The "corporate shadow-wars" mentioned in ''Halo 5: Guardians''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> FOTUS chest may be a reference to the RPG game "Shadowrun", set in a futuristic Seattle run by mega-corporations. | ||
*The FOTUS body armor is shared with the [[DEADEYE-class Mjolnir|Deadeye armor]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | *The FOTUS body armor is shared with the [[DEADEYE-class Mjolnir|Deadeye armor]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
*The piece descriptions in MCCs armory continue the ''Halo 4'' version's references: | |||
**"Surprise assault by foam projectiles" in reference to the time-honored tradition of coders and software workers shooting each other with foam darts to let off steam | |||
**The "Seattle Freeze", a widely-held belief in the difficulty of making friends or acquaintances in the Seattle metropolitan area. | |||
**The original factory being "gone, but not forgotten" in reference to 343 Industries moving from their original building to a new one around the time MCC was rolling out. | |||
**Callbacks to both Kirkland, cougars, and coffee. | |||
**Geographically, 343 Industries (and Microsoft itself) is officially located in Redmond, Washington, rather than Kirkland. The distance between them is effectively negligible. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:H4-Render-FotusArmor.jpg|Three-dimensional render of the FOTUS armor for ''[[Halo 4]]''. | File:H4-Render-FotusArmor.jpg|Three-dimensional render of the FOTUS armor for ''[[Halo 4]]''. | ||
File:H4 FOTUS Armor.png|A Spartan in a FOTUS armor in ''Halo 4''. | File:H4 FOTUS Armor.png|A Spartan in a FOTUS armor in ''Halo 4''. | ||
File:MCCH4-Extraction.jpg|A FOTUS-clad Spartan-IV during a game of [[Extraction]]. | |||
File:Avatarfotus.jpg|The XBOX Live Avatar FOTUS armor. | File:Avatarfotus.jpg|The XBOX Live Avatar FOTUS armor. | ||
File:Halo 5 Fotus Red.png|FOTUS armor in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | File:Halo 5 Fotus Red.png|FOTUS armor in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
File:H5G-FOTUS.png|Front and back views of the FOTUS armor. | File:H5G-FOTUS.png|Front and back views of the FOTUS armor. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===''Halo 4'' skin=== | ===''Halo 4'' skin=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H4 MJOLNIR Fotus.png|Default skin. | File:H4 MJOLNIR Fotus.png|Default skin. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' skins=== | ===''Halo 5: Guardians'' skins=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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File:H5-Waypoint-FOTUS-SYNCHRONIZE.png|Synchronize skin. | File:H5-Waypoint-FOTUS-SYNCHRONIZE.png|Synchronize skin. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | |||
==List of appearances== | |||
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' {{C|Forearms only}}<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/canon-fodder-1-15-15-just-getting-started/1091aee3-f861-4b8b-b405-f3dfd01a4e65/posts?page=2#post32 '''Halo Waypoint Forums''' - ''Canon Fodder 1-15-15: Just Getting Started (Catalog Answer)'']</ref> | *''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' {{C|Forearms only}}<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/canon-fodder-1-15-15-just-getting-started/1091aee3-f861-4b8b-b405-f3dfd01a4e65/posts?page=2#post32 '''Halo Waypoint Forums''' - ''Canon Fodder 1-15-15: Just Getting Started (Catalog Answer)'']</ref> | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
{{Ref/Notes}} | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
{{Armor/Permutation|H5G}} | {{Armor/Permutation|H4|H5G}} | ||
{{Mjolnir|GEN2}} | {{Navbox/Universe/Mjolnir|Overview|GEN2}} | ||
[[Category: MJOLNIR | [[Category:MJOLNIR armor]] | ||
[[Category:Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer armor permutations]] | |||
[[Category:Halo 4 multiplayer armor permutations]] |