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The UNSC utilizes nuclear fusion reactors to a great degree, from spacecraft to [[UNSC Reactor|groundside bases]]. Fusion reactors are used as a power source on [[United Nations Space Command]] warships. The reactor makes up the main component of a ship's primary propulsion system, known as a [[fusion drive]], which uses vectored drive exhaust to provide thrust.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', campaign level ''[[The Maw]]''</ref> UNSC fusion reactors are known to use the [[hydrogen]] isotope [[deuterium]] as fuel.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 275''</ref>

The UNSC has also mastered fusion reactor technology on a remarkably small scale, as demonstred by the miniature fusion plants mounted on the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 45''</ref> Despite their size, these reactors are extremely efficient; the microfusion plant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|MJOLNIR Mark IV]] was capable of providing power for 15 years of continuous operation.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 140''</ref>