Project ARONDIGHT

Though the Vajra would end up a failure, its staff were mostly reassigned to Naval Special Weapons where their talents could be put to good use. Using resources derived from the development of MJOLNIR, Project ARONDIGHT was somewhat less ambitious in its goals, primarily focussed on dramatically improving the performance of existing infantry armour systems, especially for special warfare operations. Members of the 427th Marine Regiment assisted in its development from 2526 to 2532, testing the numerous components in the field.

Quotes

 * "Most of the improvements ended up being used by the ODST's. A few entered service among the standard infantry - the Helmet-Mounted Displays we use was developed by ARONDIGHT."
 * "Man, the helmet looks just like the MJOLNIR Recon, doesn't it? Can I haz it?"
 * "I heard someone considered calling it the HECTOR. Someone else wanted to call it ACHILLES or AJAX. Obviously they had a Troy-theme goind. Arondight was the mythical sword used by Lancelot, I believe."
 * "You look at this, and then look at a suit of MJOLNIR. Kinda makes it look pathetic, huh?"