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The '''Semi-Powered Infiltration armor''' ('''SPI armor''') is a [[ | The '''Semi-Powered Infiltration armor''' ('''SPI armor''') is a [[United Nations Space Command]] combat [[armor]] system designed with an emphasis on stealth through the use of [[Photoreactive panel|special photoreactive panels]].<ref name="goo14">'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 14''</ref> The armor was developed by the [[Watershed Division]], with [[Ruk Ariaustin]] as design lead.{{Ref/Reuse|HM}} | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Described as "part legionnaire mail, part tactical body armor, and part chameleon", the SPI armor features [[photoreactive panel]]s that mimic the surrounding textures, effectively being the UNSC equivalent to the [[Covenant]]'s [[active camouflage]] systems.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 16''</ref> The SPI armor features a full body armor with an enclosed helmet and [[heads-up display]]. The undersuit is equipped with a cushioning layer of liquid nanocrystal that provides more ballistic protection than three centimeters of [[wikipedia:Kevlar|Kevlar]] diamond weave, without the bulk.<ref name="goo171">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 171''</ref> The hardened armor plates, though advanced compared to standard UNSC infantry armor, can take only a few glancing blows before failing.{{Ref/Reuse|goo14}} | Described as "part legionnaire mail, part tactical body armor, and part chameleon", the SPI armor features [[photoreactive panel]]s that mimic the surrounding textures, effectively being the UNSC equivalent to the [[Covenant]]'s [[active camouflage]] systems.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 16''</ref> The SPI armor features a full body armor with an enclosed helmet and [[heads-up display]]. The undersuit is equipped with a cushioning layer of liquid nanocrystal that provides more ballistic protection than three centimeters of [[wikipedia:Kevlar|Kevlar]] diamond weave, without the bulk.<ref name="goo171">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 171''</ref> The hardened armor plates, though advanced compared to standard UNSC infantry armor, can take only a few glancing blows before failing.{{Ref/Reuse|goo14}} | ||
Though more advanced than the [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]]' [[ODST armor|body armor]], the SPI armor is less powerful than the [[ | Though more advanced than the [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]]' [[ODST armor|body armor]], the SPI armor is less powerful than the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] originally issued to the [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-II]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 207''</ref> Its main benefit is that it is drastically cheaper to produce than Mjolnir.<ref name="goo46">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 46''</ref> The cost reduction meant that dozens to hundreds of suits of SPI could be produced for the cost of a single suit of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CFAA|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/anniversary-armory|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Anniversary Armory|D=24|M=02|Y=2024}} Although the SPI suit provides modest enhancements to the wearer's strength and mobility,{{Ref/Reuse|HM}} this amplification is not as drastic as that afforded by the Mjolnir.<ref>'''Halo: Last Light''', ''page 33'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Consequently, the SPI armor can be worn by any individual and does not require special neurological, skeletal or muscular [[Biological augmentation|augmentation]]; for example, the unaugmented instructors for the Spartan-IIIs often wore SPI armor.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 89, 94''</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|g164}} The SPI armor is not as bulky or as heavy as the Mjolnir armor,<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 40''</ref> although the plating material is also less durable: [[Kelly-087]] dented a Spartan-III's chest plate with her fist when first encountering the Spartan-IIIs.<ref name="goo168">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 168-169''</ref> | ||
The SPI armor generally lacks an [[energy shielding]] system, making the user far more vulnerable to enemy fire. However, the Spartan-III [[Headhunters]] wore experimental armor that was equipped with energy shields due to their elite nature and value. However, power must be drawn from the energy shields to recharge the suit's active camouflage module.<ref name="head212">'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[Headhunters]]", ''page 212''</ref> | The SPI armor generally lacks an [[energy shielding]] system, making the user far more vulnerable to enemy fire. However, the Spartan-III [[Headhunters]] wore experimental armor that was equipped with energy shields due to their elite nature and value. However, power must be drawn from the energy shields to recharge the suit's active camouflage module.<ref name="head212">'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[Headhunters]]", ''page 212''</ref> | ||
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===Air Assault-like=== | ===Air Assault-like=== | ||
This variant has a [[STALKER-class Mjolnir|Stalker]]-like suit, with a helmet that is similar in design to [[AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir|Air Assault]]. It was utilized by [[Roland-B210]] | This variant has a [[STALKER-class Mjolnir|Stalker]]-like suit, with a helmet that is similar in design to [[AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir|Air Assault]]. It was utilized by [[Roland-B210]] and equipped with motion trackers, energy shielding, VISR, and a prototype active camouflage. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Roland SPI 2.png|Air Assault-like. | File:Roland SPI 2.png|Air Assault-like. | ||
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File:HTMCC Mirage Armour.jpg|MIRAGE-class Mjolnir | File:HTMCC Mirage Armour.jpg|MIRAGE-class Mjolnir | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Non-canon and dubious canon appearances== | |||
[[File:HTVS2 - KaiWithSPIRegiment.png|thumb|right|250px|SPI-clad SPARTAN-IIIs in front of [[Kai-125/Silver|Kai-125]].]] | |||
===Silver Timeline=== | |||
{{Notice/Silver|category=no}} | |||
{{Quote|Nice suit.|[[John-117/Silver|John-117]] commenting on [[Talia Perez]]'s SPI armor.{{Ref/Film|Id=Thermopylae|TV|Episode=[[Thermopylae (TV Series)|Thermopylae]]}}}} | |||
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{{Clear}} | |||
==Production note== | ==Production note== | ||
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File:TfS - SPARTAN-G059.png|[[SPARTAN-G059]] clad in SPI armor in ''[[Knight Takes Bishop]]''. | File:TfS - SPARTAN-G059.png|[[SPARTAN-G059]] clad in SPI armor in ''[[Knight Takes Bishop]]''. | ||
File:Veta SPI.png|[[Veta Lopis]] equipped with SPI armor in ''[[Halo: Retribution]]''. | File:Veta SPI.png|[[Veta Lopis]] equipped with SPI armor in ''[[Halo: Retribution]]''. | ||
File:HINF Mirage IIC Core Icon.png|The Mirage IIC core in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. | |||
File:Enc22 Kurt with helmet.jpg|Image of Kurt Ambrose clad in SPI from the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)|Halo Encyclopedia]]''. | File:Enc22 Kurt with helmet.jpg|Image of Kurt Ambrose clad in SPI from the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)|Halo Encyclopedia]]''. | ||
File:Enc22 SPI.png|An image of SPI armor in the ''Halo Encyclopedia''. | File:Enc22 SPI.png|An image of SPI armor in the ''Halo Encyclopedia''. | ||
File: | File:HTVS2-SpartansinSPI.jpg|SPI-clad Spartan-IIIs in ''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | ||
**''[[Season 03: Echoes Within]]'' | **''[[Season 03: Echoes Within]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]'' | |||
**''[[Aleria (TV Series)|Aleria]]'' | |||
**''[[Onyx (TV Series)|Onyx]]'' | |||
**''[[Thermopylae (TV Series)|Thermopylae]]'' | |||
**''[[Halo (TV Series)|Halo]]'' | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||