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=== Powered exoskeletons ===
=== Powered exoskeletons ===
[[File:Journal MK I.png|thumb|right|160px|A sketch of the Mark I exoskeleton by Dr. Halsey.]]
[[File:Journal MK I.png|thumb|right|160px|A sketch of the Mark I exoskeleton by Dr. Halsey.]]
In [[2511]], Dr. [[Catherine Halsey]] began designing a powered combat suit to complement the [[Orion Project|Orion Project, Generation II]], which would later become the [[SPARTAN-II Program]]. Materials Group, which had been experimenting powered exoskeletons for at least eleven years,<ref name="ENC"/> was tasked with developing this system at [[CASTLE Base]] on [[Reach]]. Materials Group began with the [[MJOLNIR_Powered_Assault_Armor#Mark_I_exoskeleton|Mark I exoskeleton]], which had entered development in [[2500]];<ref name="ENC"/> this exoskeleton allowed the wearer to lift nearly two tons and to run at 32km/h (19.88 mph) for an extended period of time, featured advanced tactical computers that could provide real-time data to the wearer's standard [[neural interface]], and was armed with an integrated 30mm minigun.<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo: Encyclopedia]]''', ''pages 88 and 89''</ref><ref name="TFoR">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 70'', (2001 edition) ''page 79''</ref> However, the Mark I proved too large and cumbersome, its need to be physically tethered to a power generator, and its potentially fatal hypersensitivity to the user's movement resulted in its abandonment.<ref name="ENC"/><ref name="TFoR"/>
In [[2511]], Dr. [[Catherine Halsey]] began designing a powered combat suit to complement the [[Orion Project|Orion Project, Generation II]], which would later become the [[SPARTAN-II program]]. Materials Group, which had been experimenting powered exoskeletons for at least eleven years,<ref name="ENC"/> was tasked with developing this system at [[CASTLE Base]] on [[Reach]]. Materials Group began with the [[MJOLNIR_Powered_Assault_Armor#Mark_I_exoskeleton|Mark I exoskeleton]], which had entered development in [[2500]];<ref name="ENC"/> this exoskeleton allowed the wearer to lift nearly two tons and to run at 32km/h (19.88 mph) for an extended period of time, featured advanced tactical computers that could provide real-time data to the wearer's standard [[neural interface]], and was armed with an integrated 30mm minigun.<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo: Encyclopedia]]''', ''pages 88 and 89''</ref><ref name="TFoR">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 70'', (2001 edition) ''page 79''</ref> However, the Mark I proved too large and cumbersome, its need to be physically tethered to a power generator, and its potentially fatal hypersensitivity to the user's movement resulted in its abandonment.<ref name="ENC"/><ref name="TFoR"/>


After the failure of the Mark I, the Materials Group developed the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor#Mark II exoskeleton|Mark II exoskeleton]]. The Mark II was considerably slimmer than the Mark I, featured refractive coating for dispersing heat, and possessed improved self-sealing mechanisms for protection against vacuum, though it also had to be tethered to a power source. Thus, the Mark II was also abandoned.<ref name="ENC"/>
After the failure of the Mark I, the Materials Group developed the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor#Mark II exoskeleton|Mark II exoskeleton]]. The Mark II was considerably slimmer than the Mark I, featured refractive coating for dispersing heat, and possessed improved self-sealing mechanisms for protection against vacuum, though it also had to be tethered to a power source. Thus, the Mark II was also abandoned.<ref name="ENC"/>
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*[[Beta-5 Division Ordnance Testing Facility]] - This facility was responsible for the parallel development of the Scout and Recon variants of the Mark VI MJOLNIR armor.
*[[Beta-5 Division Ordnance Testing Facility]] - This facility was responsible for the parallel development of the Scout and Recon variants of the Mark VI MJOLNIR armor.
*[[Low/Zero Gravity Testing Facility]] - This facility developed and manufactured the MJOLNIR EVA variant after the [[Summa Deep Space Incident]], prompting a desire to improve performance in limited-gravity/evacuated environments.<ref name="EVG 66"/>
*[[Low/Zero Gravity Testing Facility]] - This facility developed and manufactured the MJOLNIR EVA variant after the [[Summa Deep Space Incident]], prompting a desire to improve performance in limited-gravity/evacuated environments.<ref name="EVG 66"/>
*[[Weapons Research Facility T12A]] - This facility's HRUNTING research team was responsible for the development of the [[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Exoskeleton]], commonly known as the Cyclops. Later, HRUNTING was merged with the YGGDRASIL program, leading to the development of the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I Prototype Armor Defense System]]. This facility was attacked by the Covenant during or after [[2548]], and was destroyed when a [[Ghost (Marine)|sergeant]] from the [[UNSC Engineering Corps]] activated the self-destruct sequence of the only known HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL suit, killing the invading Covenant forces.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 44''</ref><ref>'''Halo Legends''', ''Prototype''</ref>
*[[Weapons Research Facility T12A]] - This facility's HRUNTING research team was responsible for the development of the [[HRUNTING Mark III (B) Exoskeleton]], commonly known as the Cyclops. Later, HRUNTING was merged with [[Project YGGDRASIL]], leading to the development of the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark I Prototype Armor Defense System]]. This facility was attacked by the Covenant during or after [[2548]], and was destroyed when a [[Ghost (Marine)|sergeant]] from the [[UNSC Engineering Corps]] activated the self-destruct sequence of the only known HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL suit, killing the invading Covenant forces.<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 44''</ref><ref>'''Halo Legends''', ''Prototype''</ref>
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*[[Sedra City|Sedra City's]] facility - This facility is under "Active Investigation" by [[ONI]] after the [[Terrorist attack on Sedra City|February 7 terrorist attack]].<ref name="Halo Nightfall">'''[[Halo: Nightfall: ONI: Walk the Path|ONI: Walk the Path]]'''</ref> in [[2556]]
*[[Sedra City|Sedra City's]] facility - This facility is under "Active Investigation" by [[ONI]] after the [[Terrorist attack on Sedra City|February 7 terrorist attack]].<ref name="Halo Nightfall">'''[[Halo: Nightfall: ONI: Walk the Path|ONI: Walk the Path]]'''</ref> in [[2556]]
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