User:Pikapi/CARNWENNAN Powered Assault Armor

The CARNWENNAN Powered Assault Armor is a technologically advanced combat exoskeleton of the United Nations Space Command military utilized during the Human-Covenant War. It is the first UNSC combat exoskeleton to be granted to exceptionally preforming self-applied members of the UNSC Marine Corps, as opposed to the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor, which is only granted to Spartan-supersoldiers. It is also the first to leave certain areas of the body exposed, as the facial region is only supported by a balaclava composed of titanium microfibers. The suit has numerous functions, small but vital to the safety and survival of the wearer. It is made of a titanium-based material, making it very strong yet very flexible. It also serves as another layer of protection against ballistics attacks and is coated with a heat resistant material to disperse heat from Plasma weapons. Considering the armor's unique advantages, it can safely be said that it is an increment of the standard UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform that even compares to the ODST ballistic battle armor. Any UNSC marine wearing CARWENNAN armor is referred to as a CARNWENNAN marine.

The CARNWENNAN Project was founded by the United Nations Space Command military in early June, 2519. The project's primary goal was to provide the UNSC Marine Corps with specialized suits capable of abolishing the growing threat to humanity displayed by rebel groups, terrorists, and insurrectionists, along with the stealth capabilities necessary to keep such military engagements from the public eye. This CARNWENNAN Project was funded by ONI throughout it's developmental and testing stages. All development and testing took place on the inner colony world Hope. By 2524, the finished product began distribution. At the success of this project, the RHONGOMIANT and CALEDFWLCH Projects were initiated in an attempt to provide a cheaper, and in any possible manner, better preforming alternative. Both projects were soon declared failures.

The suit was first put into use during a rebel attempt to overthrow downtown Port Neandra, a major port city of Hope. The military engagement was ended quickly, and resulted in a swift government cover-up. However, after years of such incidences occurring, knowledge of the suit's existence has become widespread.

In some instances, CARNWENNAN marines have been deployed to combat the Covenant. Such instance include the Second Battle of Arcadia, the Fall of Reach, and the following Loss of Hope.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
The CARNWENNAN Powered Assault Armor/EOD variant is a variant of the standard CARNWENNAN Powered Assault Armor. The helmet was designed to channel the pressure wave of a nearby detonation around the user's head, significantly reducing the likelihood of decapitation in the event of an explosion. The CARNWENNAN/EOD variant's pauldrons and chest plate were designed specifically to reduce the number of grabbing edges on the armor, decreasing the likelihood of dismemberment and protecting the wearer during operations that involve the handling of explosive ordnance (e.g., clearing/planting land mines, demolishing enemy structures/material and, or planting/defusing bombs). One major change that the EOD variant exhibits as opposed to the standard model is the deduction of the shoulder-mounted auto-turret. It was designed parallel to it's MJOLNIR brother-model.

Hazard Operability (HAZOP)
Utilized in hazardous operations, the CARNWENNAN Powered Assault Armor/HAZOP variant provides the wearer with filtered oxygen, a pressurized vacuum-sealed exosuit, a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Module, and a hardened tactical optronic device with thermonight, xray, and magnetic sensors. This pressurized vacuum-sealed exosuit can be utilized in skydiving and waterdiving operations, and is a vital component to the system, keeping the system airtight in typically hazardous zones. The seal is very strong and will only break under extreme pressure, such as in a high velocity impact The night vision/motion tracker eyepiece is sealed, similar to a pair of diving goggles.

Long-Range/Sniper (LRS)
The CARNWENNAN Powered Assault Armor/LRS variant offers reconnaissance and long-range combat features. It provides stealth capabilities with little or no loss of endurance, specifically by reducing its infrared signature, reflective surfaces, and Cherenkov radiation emission. It also includes a built-in pair of binoculars, along with a Hardened Uplink Module on the right side. This model includes the shoulder-mounted auto-turret.

Pilot (Pilot)
The CARNWENNAN Powered Assault Armor/Pilot variant is utilized as the standard, mandatory variant for all CARNWENNAN pilots. It's helmet features a large, rounded visor, shaped to provide the wearer with a clear-view in all directions. The visor also incorporates an advanced motion tracker/night vision application designed to register the motions of high-speed objects. A large, bulky system attached to the breastplate generates a constant supply of clean, breathable air. This air system is connected to the helmet by a large duct. Multiple retractable tethers are incorporated into the suit, that when linked to the jet's primary control interface, allow for constant communications. This allows the user to effectively maintain control of the vessel. The variant is in high demand due to it's innovated protective features, however, it is suggested for the suit only to be utilized throughout piloting missions.

Commando (COMM)
The CARNWENNAN Powered Assault Armor/COMM variant was designed with the purpose of protecting the wearer, most likely a military commander or squad leader, with advanced yet expensive additional functions. It also allows the wearer to pick-up and transmit long-range messages and commands with it's advanced speaker headpiece. The night vision/motion tracker eyepiece is identical to the HAZOP variant's. The COMM variant was among the few that still offered the auto-turret shoulder piece, although most marines declined using one in order to prevent compromising their stealth.

Trivia

 * Carnwennan was the dagger of King Arthur in the Welsh Arthurian legends. It is sometimes attributed with the magical power to shroud its user in shadow. Likewise, Rhongomiant was King Arthur's mythical spear, and Caledfwlch was his legendary sword.