M374 Hephaestus Combat Suit

The M374 Hephaestus Combat Suit is a modified version of the armor that once belonged to the Meta, designed by Charon Industries. It was originally a reward offered to Felix and Locus by Malcom Hargrove if they could successfully eradicate the inhabitants of the planet Chorus.

Role in Plot
As stated above, the M374 Hephaestus Combat Suit was originally a reward for Felix  and Locus if they could successfully eradicate the colony of Chorus. It is first seen in Along Came a Spider, when Chairman Hargrove shows it to the mercenaries. Unfortunately, Locus and Felix fail to do so; the latter going rogue while the former being killed in action.

The suit later appears in The End, where it is discovered by the Reds and Blues. As a last resort, Epsilon asks Tucker to put on the suit, therefore obtaining the armor and its abilities.

Trivia

 * M374 represents the name of the suit's original owner: the Meta, only being replaced by numbers.


 * The suit is equipped with a Motion Tracker, Hardlight Shield and Active Camoflauge, according to its blueprints.


 * The suit can be recreated in Halo 3 as it consists of the following: EVA helmet, Scout chestplate and Security shoulders.


 * The suit can change colors to the armor its wearer previously wore, evident when Tucker puts it on.