Deltalead38
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yeah, I agree, like a little monocle type thing attatched to only one side of the helmet for only the right eye, with a built-in scope or something
Halo: Gold Chronicles Project Mark VII
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Night Stalker 0722
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I have to say those designs are pretty awesome.
Though this is what Mark VII armor included:
The MJOLNIR MK VII was an armor system mentioned by Dr. Halsey in her personal journal. It would appear to be the last planned phase of the MJOLNIR project. At the time the MJOLNIR project began, Halsey had planned on the MK VII suit featuring the following upgrades:
-Next-gen fusion-plasma hybrid power system.
-Atmospheric insertion systems.
-Slipspace de-insertion capability.
-Active AI transfer protocols.
-Limited shaping of the energy shield (partial overlaps, airfoils etc.).
Atmospheric insertion would allow a Spartan to free-fall from space without a reentry vehicle such as the ODST's SOEIV, but would most likely require a drag chute or parachute. Note that reentry in MJOLNIR armor has been done several times in Halo fiction but is most likely outside both the Mark V and Mark VI design specs and has proven fatal. It can be concluded that the Mark VII's systems never entered the testing phase and, after the Fall of Reach, no further work was done on the project.
But I would have thought the armor would more like one of these:
(Minus the Flood arm of course)
(Minus the weapon and ammo sash)
NONE of these photos are mine.
2 are Bungie's and the other is someone elses.
Though this is what Mark VII armor included:
The MJOLNIR MK VII was an armor system mentioned by Dr. Halsey in her personal journal. It would appear to be the last planned phase of the MJOLNIR project. At the time the MJOLNIR project began, Halsey had planned on the MK VII suit featuring the following upgrades:
-Next-gen fusion-plasma hybrid power system.
-Atmospheric insertion systems.
-Slipspace de-insertion capability.
-Active AI transfer protocols.
-Limited shaping of the energy shield (partial overlaps, airfoils etc.).
Atmospheric insertion would allow a Spartan to free-fall from space without a reentry vehicle such as the ODST's SOEIV, but would most likely require a drag chute or parachute. Note that reentry in MJOLNIR armor has been done several times in Halo fiction but is most likely outside both the Mark V and Mark VI design specs and has proven fatal. It can be concluded that the Mark VII's systems never entered the testing phase and, after the Fall of Reach, no further work was done on the project.
But I would have thought the armor would more like one of these:
(Minus the Flood arm of course)
(Minus the weapon and ammo sash)
NONE of these photos are mine.
2 are Bungie's and the other is someone elses.
SJSUSPARTAN
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Hey guys, just a small update since I'm submitting this to the Bungie All Star contest this week. Files are almost done for the helmet, thighs and shins. chest is taking a while but will have pics of that soon... in other words after finals. Until then, take it easy.
What do you get if you win?
Roadwarrior
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A Star nameplate
Love the helmet, and the rest reminds me of Japanese Mecha(?)/Power suits with how streamlined it is.
But I would have thought the armor would more like one of these:
Not trying to hijack your thread, but has anyone with a master chief costume thought about adding these pieces? I saw this picture a while back and I think it is sweet.
I actually really like the way this looks.But I would have thought the armor would more like one of these:
(Minus the Flood arm of course)
It's like if you look at the evolution between the MK V and VI. The MK V was bigger and bulkier, while the VI kinda slimmed it down.
Now we slim it down even further to get almost a nano-suit type feel, with this iteration of the MK VII.
I saw that on the Bnet weekly update (and I'm ABSOLUTELY SURE you got a star, it was the best custom design in my opinion) and I wanted to find it on flickr, deviantart, etc so that I could find whoever made it and have them maybe make top-down and back views so that it could be made in to a 3D model and I could pep it. I thought it was that good. the first link I found ended up to be this page, which makes me happy. AS SOON AS you put any 3D file of the helm up, I'm definitely pepping it. This is AWESOME concept art. I'll definitely be looking out!
SJSUSPARTAN
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Well I do have a 3D model but it's not that great since I haven't put a ton of time into it. If you or anyone around the 405th have the time and want to help actually build this puppy, I'd be more than willing to put out more concepts for the various parts and armor permutations. I suppose I'd have to do a top/down view of the helmet too. i have the thighs already modeled and the helmet base. I like to model but I also know there are other modelers here who are far better than I am. So if anyone can get the word out or find others with interest, I'd like to make this a bigger project than it already is.
MissingSpartan7
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i'd love to see this project go awesome?
i am more than willing to help model any permuatations and such - cos its hard to not want to build this
maybe just top, front, side, isometric renders of any parts. though iso and front would probly be enough...
could also help with unfolds and create a Mk. 7 database similar to the reach one (see link in sig)
CJ
Roadwarrior
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So did you get a star?
SJSUSPARTAN
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If you could make a database for it that would be awesome. as for modeling, that would take a ton of pressure off my shoulders if you're up for the task. Question: when making the models, is there any chance you could make a full character model? I've always wanted to do a 3D animation for halo and could use it for next semester. I'm working on sketching up the rest of the parts of the armor and fixing up the chest piece so that it looks better. hopefully it does.
Fackmo ORadula
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How did you get a legal copyright on something blatantly based on a trademark of Microsoft/bBungie?
It's a design, designs need patents and registered trademarks, not copyrights. Learn the law, man!
It's a design, designs need patents and registered trademarks, not copyrights. Learn the law, man!
SJSUSPARTAN
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Unfortunately I'm not studying law so... sorry.
Roadwarrior
Well-Known Member
It's Fan art dude, not a production game concept art. And most of the time in fan art(Etc..) the C means Character.
Did you get a star Spartan?
SJSUSPARTAN
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thank you. i'm not making sure no one tries taking credit for drawing they cant do. and yes i did get the star name plate
MissingSpartan7
Well-Known Member
database is easy to set up once i've got any idea of the permutation structure
...when you say full character model, you mean join all the gaps in the knees and elbows, etc.?
it might be possible for me to rig the model in 3ds though that could take a bit longer as pep files would clearly be a priority
would you be able to PM me any images, references, sketches, concepts, etc...?
and your earlier models could be invaluable for initial references until it is all finialised
CJ
SJSUSPARTAN
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Understood. i have sketches on the way, i've been busy working on the design since you offered. I'm nearly done with it, but i'll scan what i have in and fix up more later.
Yes, I understand the pep files being a priority and I'm totally cool with that.
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