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Subject: How the new armor (while is cool) needs an explanation.

Posted by: lime013
I agree with you, they do need an explanation. It couldn't have been Cortana because she cannot change the exterior of the Chief's armor and it cannot be nano bots because since when were there nano bots on FuD?


I thought it would be cool if you have standard Mk VI in the first level or two, then once you're in the shield world, you come across a few Engineers and they wind up upgrading your armor. This would be cool because the new armor does kinda have a Forerunner "look" to it. It could also explain "Forerunner Vision" if they decide to work that into the campaign.

I'm all about 343i wanting their own style, and as the new developer of the Halo Universe, it's their right. However, I think they should at least nod to the original developer and creator of the game that gave them all jobs by starting the chief out in the H3 Mk VI armor. Plus it would be a great fan service, 'cause I've heard a lot of complaints on this issue from long-time Halo fans.

I personally think the new armor is sweet looking, but it's gonna drive me crazy if they don't come up with a better explanation than "nano-bots". A lot of people have referenced this from Halsey's journal and Glasslands, but all I remember from either is that the software/firmware can upgrade itself. But what do I know, right?


[Edited on 04.25.2012 4:24 PM PDT]

  • 04.25.2012 4:17 PM PDT
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I want Halo 3 back how it was.

Oh, I'm sorry, you've played Halo 4 and know exactly what the explanation on Firmware is?

I am pretty sure the massive UNSC presence at some point in the game doesn't explain it at all.

So, anyway, you don't know what Firmware is. It could be an overhaul of armor to catch up with the SPARTAN-IV armor. Like the Mark V and IV variants did for the Mark VI.

Sorry, I just forgot that we had been given all the information on Halo 4 and knew exactly what everything was.

  • 04.25.2012 5:52 PM PDT

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Posted by: RaamSkorge
Oh, I'm sorry, you've played Halo 4 and know exactly what the explanation on Firmware is

I am pretty sure the massive UNSC presence at some point in the game doesn't explain it at all.

So, anyway, you don't know what Firmware is. It could be an overhaul of armor to catch up with the SPARTAN-IV armor. Like the Mark V and IV variants did for the Mark VI.

Sorry, I just forgot that we had been given all the information on Halo 4 and knew exactly what everything was.


We don't need to be geniuses to know the armor change wasn't made by that firmware upgrade, let me show you what firmware is:

In electronic systems and computing, firmware is a term often used to denote the fixed, usually rather small, programs and/or data structures that internally control various electronic devices. Typical examples of devices containing firmware range from end-user products such as remote controls or calculators, through computer parts and devices like hard disks, keyboards, TFT screens or memory cards, all the way to scientific instrumentation and industrial robotics. Also more complex consumer devices, such as mobile phones, digital cameras, synthesizers, etc., contain firmware to enable the device's basic operation, as well as to implement higher-level functions.

  • 04.25.2012 8:39 PM PDT
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Well, Bungie changed the AR's look. So I guess 343i can change the look of Chief's armor.

  • 04.25.2012 11:11 PM PDT

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Posted by: yooo67
Well, Bungie changed the AR's look. So I guess 343i can change the look of Chief's armor.


Not really.

The Assault Rifle in Halo: Reach is the MA37, the one in Halo: CE/CEA is the MA5B and the one in Halo 3 is the MA5C, totally different rifles.

  • 04.25.2012 11:20 PM PDT
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Posted by: RaamSkorge
Oh, I'm sorry, you've played Halo 4 and know exactly what the explanation on Firmware is

I am pretty sure the massive UNSC presence at some point in the game doesn't explain it at all.

So, anyway, you don't know what Firmware is. It could be an overhaul of armor to catch up with the SPARTAN-IV armor. Like the Mark V and IV variants did for the Mark VI.

Sorry, I just forgot that we had been given all the information on Halo 4 and knew exactly what everything was.


We don't need to be geniuses to know the armor change wasn't made by that firmware upgrade, let me show you what firmware is:

In electronic systems and computing, firmware is a term often used to denote the fixed, usually rather small, programs and/or data structures that internally control various electronic devices. Typical examples of devices containing firmware range from end-user products such as remote controls or calculators, through computer parts and devices like hard disks, keyboards, TFT screens or memory cards, all the way to scientific instrumentation and industrial robotics. Also more complex consumer devices, such as mobile phones, digital cameras, synthesizers, etc., contain firmware to enable the device's basic operation, as well as to implement higher-level functions.


Indeed. Embittered sarcasm is rarely a decent substitute for googling stuff in order to know what one is discussing. Firmware upgrades wouldn't explain aesthetic changes to the Mark VI armor unless 343i has no idea what "Firmware" means. And given what they all do for a living, I think that's out. And assuming that the Chief is still in the Mark VI suit, the only real option is that the aesthetic changes we're seeing are simply that; aesthetic changes. For all intents and purposes, it's the same armor. It just looks different.

  • 04.26.2012 9:16 AM PDT

I really don't care if its just artistic license. I never liked the traditional Mk. VI anyway. This new look almost beats the Mk. V in aesthetic appearance. That is saying something.

  • 04.26.2012 1:31 PM PDT

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Posted by: Dounut520
I really don't care if its just artistic license. I never liked the traditional Mk. VI anyway. This new look almost beats the Mk. V in aesthetic appearance. That is saying something.

  • 04.26.2012 1:37 PM PDT

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Posted by: RaamSkorge
Oh, I'm sorry, you've played Halo 4 and know exactly what the explanation on Firmware is?

I am pretty sure the massive UNSC presence at some point in the game doesn't explain it at all.

So, anyway, you don't know what Firmware is. It could be an overhaul of armor to catch up with the SPARTAN-IV armor. Like the Mark V and IV variants did for the Mark VI.

Sorry, I just forgot that we had been given all the information on Halo 4 and knew exactly what everything was.


Impossible. 343i has showed off numerous screenshots of the Chief on the Forward Unto Dawn with the new armor on.

  • 04.26.2012 2:31 PM PDT

Wow, the grunts look terrible.

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Posted by: ThePredkiller2
Wow, the grunts look terrible.

Yeah that's what I thought too. I think the red elite looks cool but the blue one looks kinda eeehhh. I don't like how the covie's skin's are all scaly now.

  • 04.26.2012 5:11 PM PDT

Why are you here?


Posted by: Cal160

It absolutely makes me cringe every single time you post. Why can't you just lurk the Flood instead of here?

  • 04.26.2012 6:06 PM PDT

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Where in Halsey's journal does it say that? That's really interesting!

  • 04.27.2012 12:13 PM PDT

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