Jetpack
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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 commonly utilized by humans, Sangheili, Kig-Yar, Jiralhanae, and occasionally Unggoy.[1][2]
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, as part of their standard training.[1] Likewise, all UNSC Navy and Marine Corps personnel are trained to become familiarized with jetpacks in microgravity environments. Although, 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 personnel that are not augmented; 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]
Notable models
- Antigravity pack – The Covenant propulsion unit utilized by Sangheili Rangers.
- Jump pack – The Covenant propulsion united utilized by Jiralhanae Jumpers.
- M805X thruster pack – The in-atmosphere UNSC thruster pack utilized by SPARTAN-IVs.
- Thruster pack – A UNSC propulsion unit used for maneuvering in a vacuum.
- Portable jump-jet – An in-atmosphere UNSC jetpack utilized by SPARTAN-IIIs and Bullfrogs.
- Series 12 jetpack – An in-atmosphere UNSC jetpack utilized by SPARTAN-IVs.
List of appearances
Sources
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia, page 354 (2011 edition)
- ^ Halo 4 Interactive Guide
- ^ Halo Waypoint: UNSC Jet Pack
