User:Pikapi/MJOLNIR Mark VII Powered Assault Armor

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The MJOLNIR Mark VII Powered Assault Armor was the direct predecessor to the. It was designed for usage by Spartan-IVs, and was formed parallel to the Spartan-IV program. The Mark VII model would be the final standard model of the MJOLNIR suit to be released. It's primary focus was standardizing the incorporated advanced technologies, at a time when the United Nations Space Command was preparing to officially introduce knowledge of the ORION Project to the public. As the project was significantly less exclusive than it's predecessors, the Mark VII would have to be produced in a less custom manner, and be significantly less-costly while not compromising in efficiency. The result was considered a success, and the suit would remain in operation for over a century following it's creation.

Upgrades
The MJOLNIR Mark VII was developed true to Dr. Halsley's blueprints. The basic model was fueled by a compact fusion core reactor. An ionization core was later incorporated as an auxiliary power system, powerful enough to sustain the armor system in the scenario that the fusion core was inoperable.

Shield duration was doubled from that of the Mark VI. Shield maneuverability was incorporated as a fairly-new feature, were the wearer would have the ability to alter and maneuver the shield system surrounding them. For instance, partial overlaps, airfoils, and other formations could be used strategically to the user's advantage. In order to boost combat performance and to give the suit wearer a tactical advantage, combat AI are often distributed to squad leaders or special operations Spartans. Holo-projectors located at the center of both palms, as well as the AI's ability to appear in the suit's VISR allow for instantaneous communication between AI and Spartan. Upon an AI program's consent, it is possible for the program to swap between MJOLNIR wearers within a 20 meter radius with no memory chip-necessary. Data upload and download time is also kept at a minimal, as some of the largest constructs only take a matter of minutes to be transfered. Another device found on the wrist of the right arm serves as a secondary radio transmitter with access to the UNSC/Interstellar Union battle network. On the left forearm, an advanced touch-screen device serves as a dock for both the Individual Data Net/Terminal and the SRT Universal Global Positioning System Device.

Atmospheric insertion would allow a Spartan to free-fall from space without a re-entry vehicle such as the SOEIV. This act was always risky, yet possible with the more modern previous MJOLNIR systems. The Mark VII included an enhanced stabilizer system capable of lowering impact speeds, this system has been approved and is considered safe in an atmosphere with similar chemical and gravitational similarities to Earth. The Slipspace insertion/de-insertion capabilities are available to any Spartan wearing the Mark VII. They are seldom used as a last resort or escape tactic, however, as potentially massive slipspace ruptures are often the result of using this ability. The feature has much potential danger, threatening many more lives than the user, therefore, an AI program must confirm upon the wearer's decision to activate the system before the act is performed. Even so, the likelihood of the AI itself being lost, destroyed, corrupted or compromised in slipspace are very high. Upon entering slipspace, all power output systems redirected to an enhanced "armor lock" system just barely capable of enduring the intense strain of slipspace. One is expected to remain in this isolated stasis until they feel as though the threat has been eliminated, where they may re-open a gateway to their previous location. It is possible for one to travel in slipspace, they must first achieve the necessary trajectory beforehand. This concept isn't approved of, however, as one's travel through slipspace would last an indefinite period of time.

MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/OI Variant (Orbital Insertion)
The OI model is a MJOLNIR armor variant introduced for the Mark VII model. The OI variant expanded upon Dr. Halsley's plan for integrated atmospheric insertion, featuring a reinforced breastplate stretching horizontally across the chestpiece. The helmet VISR was significantly slimmer, yet wider, and the surrounding head armor was doubled in thickness and noted for it's protrusive appearance. Supplementary shoulder, wrist, forearm, knee and shin protecters were included to serve as partial shock absorbers upon impact. The integrated jump-jet system incorporated into this model was modified slightly to better serve as a stabilizer throughout an orbital drop.