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[[File:H4-S12SOLA-Jetpack.png|thumb|210px|A UNSC Series 12 jetpack.]]
[[File:H4-S12SOLA-Jetpack.png|thumb|210px|A UNSC Series 12 jetpack.]]
{{Quote|no=two|1=Edward Davis|q1=Too bad we don't have jetpacks.|2=Sarah Palmer|q2=Maybe we should ask. Could be a thing.|3=[[Edward Davis]] and [[Sarah Palmer]]<ref>'''[[Halo: Initiation]]''', ''[[Halo: Initiation Issue 3|Issue #3]]''</ref>}}
{{Quote|no=two|1=Edward Davis|q1=Too bad we don't have jetpacks.|2=Sarah Palmer|q2=Maybe we should ask. Could be a thing.|3=[[Edward Davis]] and [[Sarah Palmer]]<ref>'''[[Halo: Initiation]]''', ''[[Halo: Initiation Issue 3|Issue #3]]''</ref>}}
A '''jetpack''', also known as a '''jump pack''' or '''jump-jet''', is a personal propulsion device. Jetpacks give individuals limited flight capabilities, both inside and outside of gravity-intensive environments. Jetpacks are used by various species, including [[human]]s, [[Sangheili]], [[Kig-Yar]], [[Jiralhanae]], and occasionally [[Unggoy]].<ref name="ENC354">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 354'' (2011 edition)</ref><ref name="H4 Interactive Guide">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide '''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''']</ref>
'''Jetpacks''', '''thruster packs''', '''jump packs''' and '''jump-jets''', are personal propulsion device. Jetpacks give individuals limited flight capabilities, both inside and outside of gravity-intensive environments. Jetpacks are used by various species, including [[human]]s, [[Sangheili]], [[Kig-Yar]], [[Jiralhanae]], and occasionally [[Unggoy]].<ref name="ENC354">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 354'' (2011 edition)</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
===Human===
===Human===
[[File:DeliverHope - ThomJetpack.png|thumb|250px|[[Thom-A293]] equipped with a jump-jet.]]
[[File:DeliverHope - ThomJetpack.png|thumb|250px|[[Thom-A293]] equipped with a jump-jet.]]
As part of their standard training, all personnel of the [[UNSC]]'s [[UNSC Special Forces#Naval Special Warfare Command|Naval Special Weapons]] and [[UNSC Special Forces#Unified Special Warfare Command|Special Warfare Command]] are required to learn how to operate with jetpacks.<ref name="ENC354"/> Likewise, all [[UNSC Navy]] and [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]] personnel are trained to become familiarized with jetpacks in [[Wikipedia:Micro-g environment|microgravity]] environments. However, only [[Spartan]] supersoldiers and certain [[UNSC Special Forces]] units—such as the [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] or operatives of [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]]'s [[Delta-6 Division]]—are trained to use jetpacks in an atmosphere. This training is often referred to as "jump pack training". Safety considerations are considered very important during jetpack training, especially for non-[[Biological augmentation|augmented]] personnel; without the encumbered of [[armor]] weighing half of a ton, some users can easily miscalculate the height and speed they are able to attain.<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/tech/jetpack '''Halo Waypoint''': ''UNSC Jet Pack'']</ref> The UNSC has developed [[jump jet safety restraints]] and gravity mitigation harness linkages to be used with certain jetpack models.<ref name="H4 Interactive Guide"/><ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''Armory''</ref>
As part of their standard training, all personnel of the [[UNSC]]'s [[UNSC Special Forces#Naval Special Warfare Command|Naval Special Weapons]] and [[UNSC Special Forces#Unified Special Warfare Command|Special Warfare Command]] are required to learn how to operate with jetpacks.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC354}} Likewise, all [[UNSC Navy]] and [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]] personnel are trained to become familiarized with jetpacks in [[Wikipedia:Micro-g environment|microgravity]] environments. However, only [[Spartan]] supersoldiers and certain [[UNSC Special Forces]] units—such as the [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] or operatives of [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]]'s [[Delta-6 Division]]—are trained to use jetpacks in an atmosphere. This training is often referred to as "jump pack training". Safety considerations are considered very important during jetpack training, especially for non-[[Biological augmentation|augmented]] personnel; without the encumbered of [[armor]] weighing half of a ton, some users can easily miscalculate the height and speed they are able to attain.<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/tech/jetpack '''Halo Waypoint''': ''UNSC Jet Pack'']</ref> The UNSC has developed [[jump jet safety restraints]] and gravity mitigation harness linkages to be used with certain jetpack models.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''Armory''</ref> Thrusterpacks are usually not well protected and the worn by [[James-005]] during the [[Fall of Reach]] exploded when hit with projectiles from a [[Needler]], causing him to tumble into deep space and subsequently lose contact.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page ??''</ref>
 
Jetpacks are often used by specialized units, such as the ODSTs' [[Bullfrogs]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Exodus]]''</ref> The UNSC commonly uses jetpacks for [[extra-vehicular activity]] operations, such as ship repair by specialized technicians and welders.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 90'' (2003 edition); ''page 336'' (2010 edition)</ref> The new versions of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|second generation]] of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] used by the [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IVs]] features an integrated set of thrusters, but jetpacks are still used to give the Spartans full maneuvering capabilities. [[Lethbridge Industrial]]'s [[Series 12 jetpack|Series 12 SOLA jetpack]] is the standard jetpack unit following the [[Human-Covenant War]], featuring integrated fly-by-light controls.<ref name="universe"/>


Jetpacks are often used by specialized units, such as the ODSTs' [[Bullfrogs]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[Exodus]]''</ref> The UNSC commonly uses jetpacks for [[extra-vehicular activity]] operations, such as ship repair by specialized technicians and welders.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 90'' (2003 edition); ''page 336'' (2010 edition)</ref> The new versions of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|second generation]] of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] used by the [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IVs]] features an integrated set of thrusters, but jetpacks are still used to give the Spartans full maneuvering capabilities. [[Lethbridge Industrial]]'s [[Series 12 jetpack|Series 12 SOLA jetpack]] is the standard jetpack unit following the [[Human-Covenant War]], featuring integrated fly-by-light controls.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
===Covenant===
===Covenant===
The [[Covenant]] equipped specialized infantry units with jetpacks to aid them in combat. [[Sangheili Ranger|Sangheili]] and [[Kig-Yar Ranger]]s of the Covenant [[Fleet Security]] division were normally equipped with jetpacks to allow them to carry out extra-vehicular activity missions and other operations that required extensive vertical mobility.<ref name="ENC354"/> The [[jump pack]]s used by [[Jiralhanae Jumper]]s were not capable of true flight, although they allowed its users to propel themselves to great distances.<ref name="HE145">'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 145''</ref> The [[Unggoy Ranger]]s of [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|reformed Covenant faction]] were deployed with limited thruster packs seemingly capable of only short bursts.<ref name="H4 Interactive Guide"/><ref>'''[[Halo 4]]'''</ref> [[Floatfighting]] referees were equipped with jetpacks to help them navigate around the [[Combat Section]] of the [[Ussans|Ussan]] [[The Refuge|Refuge]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''', ''page 299''</ref>
The [[Covenant]] equipped specialized infantry units with jetpacks to aid them in combat. [[Sangheili Ranger|Sangheili]] and [[Kig-Yar Ranger]]s of the Covenant [[Fleet Security]] division were normally equipped with jetpacks to allow them to carry out extra-vehicular activity missions and other operations that required extensive vertical mobility.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC354}} The [[jump pack]]s used by [[Jiralhanae Jumper]]s were not capable of true flight, although they allowed its users to propel themselves to great distances.<ref name="HE145">'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 145''</ref> The [[Unggoy Ranger]]s of [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|reformed Covenant faction]] were deployed with limited thruster packs seemingly capable of only short bursts.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]'''</ref> [[Floatfighting]] referees were equipped with jetpacks to help them navigate around the [[Combat Section]] of the [[Ussans|Ussan]] [[The Refuge|Refuge]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''', ''page 299''</ref>


==Notable models==
==Notable models==
*'''[[Antigravity pack]]''' – The Covenant propulsion unit utilized by [[Sangheili Ranger]]s.
*'''[[Antigravity pack]]''' – A Covenant propulsion unit utilized by [[Sangheili Ranger]]s.
*'''[[Jump pack]]''' – The Covenant propulsion unit utilized by [[Jiralhanae Jumper]]s.
*'''[[Covenant thruster pack]]''' - A thruster pack used by Sangheili Rangers to maneuver in zero- to low-gravity environments.<ref name="reach">'''Halo: Reach'''</ref>
*'''[[M805X thruster pack]]''' – The in-atmosphere UNSC thruster pack utilized by [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IVs]].
*'''[[Jump pack]]''' – A Covenant propulsion unit utilized by [[Jiralhanae Jumper]]s.
*'''[[Thruster pack]]''' – A UNSC propulsion unit used for maneuvering in a vacuum.
*'''[[M805X thruster pack]]''' – An in-atmosphere UNSC thruster pack utilized by [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IVs]].
*'''[[T-PACK]]''' – A UNSC propulsion unit used for maneuvering in a vacuum.
*'''[[Series 8 jetpack]]''' – An in-atmosphere UNSC jetpack utilized by [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]]s and [[Bullfrogs]].
*'''[[Series 8 jetpack]]''' – An in-atmosphere UNSC jetpack utilized by [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]]s and [[Bullfrogs]].
*'''[[Series 9 jetpack]]''' – A UNSC jetpack.
*'''[[Series 12 jetpack]]''' – An in-atmosphere UNSC jetpack utilized by SPARTAN-IVs.
*'''[[Series 12 jetpack]]''' – An in-atmosphere UNSC jetpack utilized by SPARTAN-IVs.
*'''[[Thruster (Halo Infinite)|Unidentified Thrusters]]''' - An in-atmosphere UNSC thruster pack utilized by the Spartan branch.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H2A-RefumeeRises.jpg|[[Sesa 'Refumee]] in combat with an antigravity pack.
File:1216011570 JumpPack.jpg|Jiralhanae Jumpers in flight with jump packs in ''[[Halo 3]]''.
File:Halo Waypoint - Jetpack.jpg|A SPARTAN-IV in combat with a Series 12 jetpack.
File:Reach 1840061 Full.jpg|ODST Bullfrogs were equipped with jump-jets in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:1216011570 JumpPack.jpg|Jiralhanae Jumpers in flight with jump packs.
File:Halo Waypoint - Jetpack.jpg|A Spartan-IV in combat with a Series 12 jetpack in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:Reach 1840061 Full.jpg|ODST Bullfrogs were equipped with jump-jets.
File:Halo4-ThrusterPack.png|An M805X thruster pack in-use by a Spartan-IV.
File:Halo4-ThrusterPack.png|An M805X thruster pack in-use by a SPARTAN-IV.
File:HE16 Off the edge.jpg|[[Sarah Palmer]] using her GEN2 thrusters in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''.
File:H2A-RefumeeRises.jpg|[[Sesa 'Refumee]] in combat with an antigravity pack in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:HtT-HM04.png|Linda-058 using her GEN2 thrusters in ''[[The Hunt Begins]]''.
File:H5G-MarkVSprint.png|A Spartan-IV using their GEN2's thrusters to accelerate their sprinting in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-MarkVThrust.png|A Spartan-IV thrusting in reverse.
File:H5G-MarkVbackhover.png|A Spartan-IV using thrusters to hover in mid-air.
File:H5G-Shoes.png|GEN2 boots included thrusters by October 2558.
File:HCD Linda.PNG|Linda-058 with a VTOL unit in ''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Latest revision as of 05:26, March 21, 2024

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A UNSC Series 12 jetpack.

Edward Davis: "Too bad we don't have jetpacks."
Sarah Palmer: "Maybe we should ask. Could be a thing."
— Edward Davis and Sarah Palmer[1]

Jetpacks, thruster packs, jump packs and jump-jets, are personal propulsion device. Jetpacks give individuals limited flight capabilities, both inside and outside of gravity-intensive environments. Jetpacks are used by various species, including humans, Sangheili, Kig-Yar, Jiralhanae, and occasionally Unggoy.[2]

Background[edit]

Human[edit]

Deliver Hope, version of 01/22/2020 (YouTube - ONI Archive – Noble Endeavors Halo: Reach)
Thom-A293 equipped with a jump-jet.

As part of their standard training, all personnel of the UNSC's Naval Special Weapons and Special Warfare Command are required to learn how to operate with jetpacks.[2] Likewise, all UNSC Navy and Marine Corps personnel are trained to become familiarized with jetpacks in microgravity environments. However, only Spartan supersoldiers and certain UNSC Special Forces units—such as the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers or operatives of ONI's Delta-6 Division—are trained to use jetpacks in an atmosphere. This training is often referred to as "jump pack training". Safety considerations are considered very important during jetpack training, especially for non-augmented personnel; without the encumbered of armor weighing half of a ton, some users can easily miscalculate the height and speed they are able to attain.[3] The UNSC has developed jump jet safety restraints and gravity mitigation harness linkages to be used with certain jetpack models.[4] Thrusterpacks are usually not well protected and the worn by James-005 during the Fall of Reach exploded when hit with projectiles from a Needler, causing him to tumble into deep space and subsequently lose contact.[5]

Jetpacks are often used by specialized units, such as the ODSTs' Bullfrogs.[6] The UNSC commonly uses jetpacks for extra-vehicular activity operations, such as ship repair by specialized technicians and welders.[7] The new versions of the second generation of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor used by the SPARTAN-IVs features an integrated set of thrusters, but jetpacks are still used to give the Spartans full maneuvering capabilities. Lethbridge Industrial's Series 12 SOLA jetpack is the standard jetpack unit following the Human-Covenant War, featuring integrated fly-by-light controls.[3]

Covenant[edit]

The Covenant equipped specialized infantry units with jetpacks to aid them in combat. Sangheili and Kig-Yar Rangers of the Covenant Fleet Security division were normally equipped with jetpacks to allow them to carry out extra-vehicular activity missions and other operations that required extensive vertical mobility.[2] The jump packs used by Jiralhanae Jumpers were not capable of true flight, although they allowed its users to propel themselves to great distances.[8] The Unggoy Rangers of Jul 'Mdama's reformed Covenant faction were deployed with limited thruster packs seemingly capable of only short bursts.[9] Floatfighting referees were equipped with jetpacks to help them navigate around the Combat Section of the Ussan Refuge.[10]

Notable models[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Jiralhanae Jumpers in flight with jump packs in Halo 3.

    Jiralhanae Jumpers in flight with jump packs in Halo 3.

  • ODST Bullfrogs were equipped with jump-jets in Halo: Reach.

    ODST Bullfrogs were equipped with jump-jets in Halo: Reach.

  • A Spartan-IV in combat with a Series 12 jetpack in Halo 4.

    A Spartan-IV in combat with a Series 12 jetpack in Halo 4.

  • An M805X thruster pack in-use by a Spartan-IV.

    An M805X thruster pack in-use by a Spartan-IV.

  • Sarah Palmer using her GEN2 thrusters in Halo: Escalation.

    Sarah Palmer using her GEN2 thrusters in Halo: Escalation.

  • Sesa 'Refumee in combat with an antigravity pack in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    Sesa 'Refumee in combat with an antigravity pack in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • Linda-058 using her GEN2 thrusters in The Hunt Begins.

    Linda-058 using her GEN2 thrusters in The Hunt Begins.

  • A Spartan-IV using their GEN2's thrusters to accelerate their sprinting in Halo 5: Guardians.

    A Spartan-IV using their GEN2's thrusters to accelerate their sprinting in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A Spartan-IV thrusting in reverse.

    A Spartan-IV thrusting in reverse.

  • A Spartan-IV using thrusters to hover in mid-air.

    A Spartan-IV using thrusters to hover in mid-air.

  • GEN2 boots included thrusters by October 2558.

    GEN2 boots included thrusters by October 2558.

  • Linda-058 with a VTOL unit in Halo: Collateral Damage.

    Linda-058 with a VTOL unit in Halo: Collateral Damage.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: Initiation, Issue #3
  2. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 354 (2011 edition)
  3. ^ a b Halo Waypoint: UNSC Jet Pack
  4. ^ Halo: Reach, Armory
  5. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page ??
  6. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level Exodus
  7. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 90 (2003 edition); page 336 (2010 edition)
  8. ^ Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe, page 145
  9. ^ Halo 4
  10. ^ Halo: Broken Circle, page 299
  11. ^ Halo: Reach
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