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The '''UNSC Ordnance Commission'''<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | The '''UNSC Ordnance Commission''',<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> also referred to as the '''UNSC Ordnance Committee''', is a branch of the [[UNSC]] [[UNSC High Command|High Command]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', ''description for [[Hayabusa Powered Assault Armor|Hayabusa Armor]]''</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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===2525-2552=== | ===2525-2552=== | ||
Before and during the [[Fall of Reach]], many of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] suits employed saw continual refinement and upgrades as a part of | Before and during the [[Fall of Reach]], many of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] suits employed saw continual refinement and upgrades as a part of the Ordnance Committee's commitment to rapid spiral development.<ref name="CF:Noble">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-noble-intentions '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder 5/6/2016: Noble Intentions'']</ref> | ||
===2553=== | ===2553=== | ||
This Ordnance Commission, held at the [[Damascus Materials Testing Facility]] on [[Chi Ceti IV]] | This Ordnance Commission, formally dubbed the '''Damascus Ordnance Commission''', was held at the [[Damascus Materials Testing Facility]] on [[Chi Ceti IV]] in [[2553|May 2553]].<ref name="VIS">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'''</ref> This commission event was headed by the major armor defense companies and sponsored by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]. Companies such as [[Lethbridge Industrial]], [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]], and [[Acheron Security]] were all contracted to mass-produce and refine [[GEN2]] armor systems in response to the growing success of the newly-formed [[Spartan Operations]] branch of the [[UNSC Armed Forces]].<ref name="mythos">'''[[Halo Mythos]]''', ''page 128''</ref> | ||
In response the following things happened: | In response the following things happened: | ||
*The Commission validated the need for specialized, defense-centric armor variants. These would be used for the protection of [[civilian]] populations rather than the assault on enemy strongholds.{{Citation needed}} | |||
*[[Imbrium Machine Complex]] developed the [[DEFENDER-class Mjolnir]] variant, which followed the various strictures of the Commission's rulings but remained an effective combat system. IMC also was given control of oversight and production of the [[RECON-class Mjolnir]] variant, refining and improving the existing architecture for [[SPARTAN-IV]] use.<ref name="VIS"/> | *[[Imbrium Machine Complex]] developed the [[DEFENDER-class Mjolnir]] variant, which followed the various strictures of the Commission's rulings but remained an effective combat system. IMC also was given control of oversight and production of the [[RECON-class Mjolnir]] variant, refining and improving the existing architecture for [[SPARTAN-IV]] use.<ref name="VIS"/> | ||
*Due to the armor's proven performance, the Commission made an exception for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]] GEN1.<ref name="VIS"/> | *Due to the armor's proven performance, the Commission made an exception for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]] GEN1.<ref name="VIS"/> | ||
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*[[Materials Group]] was allowed to keep the [[EVA-class Mjolnir]] production rights due to their long standing history of investment.<ref name="VIS"/> | *[[Materials Group]] was allowed to keep the [[EVA-class Mjolnir]] production rights due to their long standing history of investment.<ref name="VIS"/> | ||
After the roll-out of the first GEN2 Mjolnir systems battle-proven Mk. IV and Mk. V variants were considered for reassessment by the Committee, at the request of | After the roll-out of the first GEN2 Mjolnir systems battle-proven Mk. IV and Mk. V variants were considered for reassessment by the Committee, at the request of veteran Spartan-II and Spartan-III operatives. This resulted in the creation of the [[INTRUDER-class Mjolnir|INTRUDER]], [[VIGILANT-class Mjolnir|VIGILANT]], [[WRATH-class Mjolnir|WRATH]], and [[INDOMITABLE-class Mjolnir|INDOMITABLE]] variants of GEN2 Mjolnir armor.<ref name="CF:Noble"/> | ||
===2557=== | ===2557=== | ||
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===Unknown year=== | ===Unknown year=== | ||
[[ARGONAUT-class Mjolnir]] was proposed, and if it cleared the committees approval loops it | [[ARGONAUT-class Mjolnir]] was proposed, and if it cleared the committees approval loops it would be able to accept next-generation Block 10 Interface Controller hardware.<ref name="H5"> '''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref> | ||
==Ordnance Commission approval levels== | |||
Several levels exist that help maintain the use of equipment for several risks. A level 4 Ordnance commission approval may be given if piece of equipment is expensive.<ref name="VIS"/> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
Revision as of 01:39, September 13, 2016
The UNSC Ordnance Commission,[1] also referred to as the UNSC Ordnance Committee, is a branch of the UNSC High Command.[2]
History
2536
The Hayabusa Powered Assault Armor was presented to the commission in late 2536 by RKD Group, a think-tank on Earth.
2525-2552
Before and during the Fall of Reach, many of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor suits employed saw continual refinement and upgrades as a part of the Ordnance Committee's commitment to rapid spiral development.[3]
2553
This Ordnance Commission, formally dubbed the Damascus Ordnance Commission, was held at the Damascus Materials Testing Facility on Chi Ceti IV in May 2553.[4] This commission event was headed by the major armor defense companies and sponsored by the Office of Naval Intelligence. Companies such as Lethbridge Industrial, Hannibal Weapon Systems, and Acheron Security were all contracted to mass-produce and refine GEN2 armor systems in response to the growing success of the newly-formed Spartan Operations branch of the UNSC Armed Forces.[5]
In response the following things happened:
- The Commission validated the need for specialized, defense-centric armor variants. These would be used for the protection of civilian populations rather than the assault on enemy strongholds.[citation needed]
- Imbrium Machine Complex developed the DEFENDER-class Mjolnir variant, which followed the various strictures of the Commission's rulings but remained an effective combat system. IMC also was given control of oversight and production of the RECON-class Mjolnir variant, refining and improving the existing architecture for SPARTAN-IV use.[4]
- Due to the armor's proven performance, the Commission made an exception for the Mark VI GEN1.[4]
- The Commission approved the exploration by Hannibal Weapon Systems for a Rogue GEN2 variant.[4]
- Due to the cost of the OCEANIC-class Mjolnir variant, its operation requires level-four Ordnance Commission approval.[4]
- Air Assault met all the Ordnance commission strictures for groundside combat.[4]
- Due to the Ankara Field Stricture BL58-0, the ENFORCER-class Mjolnir was approved by the Commission.[4]
- Materials Group was allowed to keep the EVA-class Mjolnir production rights due to their long standing history of investment.[4]
After the roll-out of the first GEN2 Mjolnir systems battle-proven Mk. IV and Mk. V variants were considered for reassessment by the Committee, at the request of veteran Spartan-II and Spartan-III operatives. This resulted in the creation of the INTRUDER, VIGILANT, WRATH, and INDOMITABLE variants of GEN2 Mjolnir armor.[3]
2557
The Ruptive skin for the M395 DMR, MA5D assault rifle, BR85 battle rifle, M20 SMG, and M6H2 magnum was approved by the commission in 2557.
Unknown year
ARGONAUT-class Mjolnir was proposed, and if it cleared the committees approval loops it would be able to accept next-generation Block 10 Interface Controller hardware.[6]
Ordnance Commission approval levels
Several levels exist that help maintain the use of equipment for several risks. A level 4 Ordnance commission approval may be given if piece of equipment is expensive.[4]
List of appearances
- Halo 3 (First mentioned)
- Halo 5: Guardians (Mentioned only)
Sources
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians
- ^ Halo 3, description for Hayabusa Armor
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder 5/6/2016: Noble Intentions
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide
- ^ Halo Mythos, page 128
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians - Armory description
