Editing GUNGNIR-class Mjolnir

{{Status|Canon}}
{{disambig header|the MJOLNIR Mark V[G] variant developed from Project GUNGNIR|the MJOLNIR Mark IV[G] variant, also known as the Grenadier armor|GRENADIER-class Mjolnir}}
{{Armor infobox
|name=GUNGNIR
|image= {{tabcontainer|title1=GEN3-upgraded|content1=[[File:HINF GUNGNIR Helmet Icon.png]]|title2=GEN2|content2=[[File:H5G-GUNGNIR.png|250px]]|title3=GEN1|content3=[[File:HTMCC HR Spartan GUNGNIR.png|275px]]}}
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]] (GEN1){{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=89}}<br>
[[Hannibal Weapon Systems]] (GEN2){{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=154}}<br>
[[Meyer e.V.]] (GEN3) {{C|Faceplate-only}}{{Ref/Reuse|HI}}
|testsite=[[Rajtom Facility]] (GEN1){{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}<br>
[[WG/Facility 93-00/Kotka]] (GEN2){{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|type=MJOLNIR (GEN1)
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}<br>
[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|MJOLNIR (GEN3)]] (Compatible){{Ref/Game|Id=HI|HI|GUNGNIR [[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|armor permutation]]}}
|role=Optimized use of the [[M6 Spartan Laser]] from [[Project GUNGNIR]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
}}

'''GUNGNIR-class Mjolnir''', also designated as the '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/G variant''' on the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V platform]], is a [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]] variant originally designed by [[Misriah Armory]],{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2]] version being manufactured by [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H4|H4|Armor permutations (Halo 4)|Spartan Armor Customization|Detail=GUNGNIR Description}}
 
==GEN1 overview==
===Design details===
The GUNGNIR helmet's visor is a "blast visor",{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} which is boxy and comes with more facial protection than any other helmet as it fully covers the front of the head and it replaces the usage of a visor with a small camera on the left that displays the outside to the user. It bears a white stripe running down the right side with the Norse symbol for Gungnir in the center.{{Ref/Game|Id=Armory|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=GUNGNIR Description}} The helmet also has [[Wyrd optics suite|Wyrd III]] synchronized optimization which seamlessly connects the helmet to an [[M6 Spartan Laser]] to allow full access to the weapon.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Project GUNGNIR also developed supplementary armor systems, including shoulder pauldrons and knee guards.{{Ref/Reuse|Armory}} The GUNGNIR helmet can be fitted with a [[AN/PZY-6011Y TYPHON]] remote sensor on either side of the helmet and a [[CBRN module#EOD-style module|CBRN module]].

===Development history===
{{Main|Project GUNGNIR}}
It was developed as a part of the [[Project GUNGNIR|GUNGNIR Program]] by a separate but parallel team, as a modification of existing Mjolnir variants optimized for the use of the [[M6 Spartan Laser]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The GUNGNIR program also produced several supplemental armor like pauldrons and knee guards.{{Ref/Reuse|Armory}}

===Usage===
The shoulder pauldrons and knee guards were employed on the cross-branch Battle Dress Uniform, which was adapted into the [[UNSC Army]] [[UNSC Army Battle Dress Uniform|BDU]], the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|BDU]], and a variant of the [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODST]] [[ODST armor|armor]].{{Ref/Level|HR|Exodus}}{{Ref/Level|HR|The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Campaign|HR|Campaign|Campaign models}}
<gallery class=center>
File:Armour - GUNGNIR.jpg|Mark V GUNGNIR variant.
File:HR Trooper GungnirShoulders.jpg|A UNSC Army trooper employing GUNGNIR shoulder pauldrons.
File:HR Trooper GungnirShoulders with Sniper rounds.jpg|A trooper employing a GUNGNIR shoulder pauldron with ammunitions attached.
File:HR Marine GungnirKnees.jpg|A UNSC Marine wearing GUNGNIR knee guards.
</gallery>

==GEN2 overview==
===Design details===
[[File:Halo4GUNGNIR.jpg|thumb|300px|The GEN2 armor with the Pulse skin.]]
The physical architecture of the GEN2 GUNGNIR body armor strongly resembles the [[COS-class Mjolnir]], which was tested on [[ANVIL Station]].{{Ref/Game|Id=Desc|MCC|''[[Halo 3]]'' [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|customisation]] menu}} The GEN2 GUNGNIR helmet, unlike its Mark V iteration, is round. Like the previous iterations, there is no visor, but the video camera has moved from the left side to the right side of the helmet. The helmet is less angular overall, and the front extends much less than its predecessor.

The helmet continues to have Wyrd III integrated video optics, though the helmet has an enhanced cranial plating now. The chest has a centralized power-distribution capacitor(Servo L-903), and a breach-anchored collar system for in-field modification.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}

===Development history===
Continuing from the GEN1 variants, Hannibal acquired the rights to create a GEN2 variant. Hannibal then created and tested it at the [[WG/Facility 93-00/Kotka]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/Site|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/bb4ff0de-bfd2-4ec2-a32c-fc4cd5da74e2/gungnir|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: GUNGNIR|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Armor Types}}

===Usage===
Despite being considered an exclusive armor set, many Spartans have adopted GUNGNIR regardless of their weapon loadouts due to its isolated video optics, Wyrd III sensory optimization, and enhanced cranial plating. This was especially useful when operating at or near Covenant manufacturing sites, as it protected against intense flare radiometric conditions.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} It was notably used by Spartan marksman [[Nina Kovan]] during the [[Requiem Campaign]] in [[2558]]. During [[Operation: VERTICAL UMBRAGE]] on February 14, Kovan used her GUNGNIR suit's Wyrd III optics to obtain visual intelligence on a [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] base established on [[Requiem]] consisting of a [[Summit (building)|summit]] manufacturing aircraft.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Umbrage|Vertical Umbrage}}{{Ref/Site|Id=WPUmbrage|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-4-vertical-umbrage|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 - Vertical Umbrage|D=7|M=11|Y=2022|LocalArchive=Archive:Vertical Umbrage}} 

The GUNGNIR target acquisition and tracking system has been adapted into various UNSC weapon systems.{{Ref/Game|H5G|Armor permutations (Halo 5: Guardians)|Armor Permutations|Detail=GUNGNIR - Helmet Description}}

==GEN3 overview==
===Design details===
The GEN3 GUNGNIR has been upgraded with new weapon interfaces, extended IFF range, and deeper battlenet synchronization with other GUNGNIR-equipped Spartans.{{Ref/Reuse|HI}}
===Development history===
Unlike previous models, the GEN3 GUNGNIR faceplate is manufactured by [[Meyer e.V.]] for the [[STORMFALL-class Mjolnir|Stormfall]], manufactured separately by [[Cascade Stronghold Technologies]].{{Ref/Reuse|HI}} As late as [[2560]], the GEN1 Gungnir helmet could still be requisitioned by [[Spartan Operations|Spartans]], upgraded to be compatible with GEN3.

==In-game information==
===''Halo: Reach'' - GEN1 Mark V===
All GUNGNIR armor types can be unlocked in the ''[[Halo: Reach]]''{{'}}s [[Armor customization (Halo: Reach)|Armory]] through the game's purchase system via the use of [[Credits|cR]]. In ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'', the GUNGNIR set is attainable in the [[Season 1: Noble]] progression system. 
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! style="width: 15%"|Armor
! style="width: 55%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements <br/>(''Halo: Reach'')
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements <br/>(''Halo: MCC'')
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR Gungnir Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>GUNGNIR
|align="left"|The Mk.V[G] was developed as part of the GUNGNIR Program alongside the M6 G/GNR Weapon system.<br/>
The GUNGNIR Program involved the development of the many supplementary armor systems.
|{{Rank/HR|brig|link=yes}}, 250,000 cR
|[[Series 1: Noble|Series 1]], Tier 85 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR Gungnir HURS Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>GUNGNIR ([[Hardened uplink/remote sensor package|HU/RS]])
|align="left"|Hardened uplink/remote sensor package. A favorite of sniper units.
|{{Rank/HR|brig|link=yes}}, 125,000 cR
|[[Series 1: Noble|Series 1]], Tier 89 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR Gungnir CBRN Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>GUNGNIR ([[CBRN module|CBRN]])
|align="left"|For operations in hazard zones.
|{{Rank/HR|mythic|link=yes}}, 400,000 cR
|[[Series 1: Noble|Series 1]], Tier 94 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR Gungnir LShoulder Icon.png|75px]][[File:HR Gungnir RShoulder Icon.png|75px]]<br/>GUNGNIR shoulders
|align="left"|The Supplemental Armor, Pauldron, MJOLNIR Mk.V[G] was developed as part of the GUNGNIR Program.
|{{Rank/HR|wo|link=yes}}, 8000 cR
|[[Series 1: Noble|Series 1]], Tier 36 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR Gungnir Knee Icon.png|75px]]<br/>GUNGNIR Knees
|align="left"|The GUNGNIR Program also produced many supplementary armor systems.
|{{Rank/HR|capt|link=yes}}, 25,000 cR
|[[Series 1: Noble|Series 1]], Tier 48 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})
|}

===''Halo 4'' - GEN2===
GUNGNIR was one of the [[Armor customization (Halo 4)|armor permutations]] to return, albeit completely redesigned for [[GEN2]], in ''[[Halo 4]]''.  In ''The Master Chief Collection'', the GUNGNIR set and its Pulse (PULS) skin variant are available by default.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! style="width: 15%"|Armor
! style="width: 55%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements <br/>(''Halo 4'')
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements <br/>(''Halo: MCC'')
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|[[File:HTMCC H4 GUNGNIR Base.png|75px]]<br/>GUNGNIR
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Now widely used, this armor was originally designed in parallel with the nonlinear rifle.
|rowspan="4"|Complete the [[List of Halo 4 commendations|Slayer Victory - Master commendation]].
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC):''' Designed in parallel with the M6 G/GNR "Spartan Laser".
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulders description (MCC):''' Modular left/right spaulder from GUNGNIR-class armor.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC):''' Suit electronics are shielded against intense radiometric conditions.
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|[[File:HTMCC H4 GUNGNIR PULS.png|75px]]<br/>GUNGNIR Pulse (PULS) skin
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Customized with PULSE armor skin.
|rowspan="4"|
*Pre-order bonus through the [[Microsoft]] store. 
*Purchase the [[Halo 4 Game of the Year Edition|''Halo 4'' Game of the Year Edition]].
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC)''' GUNGNIR helmet customized with PULSE coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulder description (MCC)''' GUNGNIR left/right spaulder customized with PULSE coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC)''' GUNGNIR chassis customized with PULSE coating.
|}

===''Halo 5: Guardians'' - GEN2===
The ''Halo 4'' design of GUNGNIR returns in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. The helmet and body armor are unlockable as [[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|armor permutations]] through the [[Requisition system]]. The body armor includes the GUNGNIR chest and shoulders, an unknown set of forearms, and [[LG-50 Bulk]] legs. The GEN2 GUNGNIR set only has one alternate skin, Dvalin. 

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! style="width: 15%"|Armor
! style="width: 70%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets GUNGNIR Ultra Rare.png|100px]]<br/>GUNGNIR GEN2 (helmet)
|align="left"|The GUNGNIR target acquisition and tracking system has been adapted into various UNSC weapon systems.
|align="left"|Ultra Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G-Helmet-Gungnir-Dvalin.png|100px]]<br/>GUNGNIR Dvalin (helmet skin)
|align="left"|The GUNGNIR target acquisition and tracking system has been adapted into various UNSC weapon systems.
|align="left"|Legendary [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor GUNGNIR.png|100px]]<br/>GUNGNIR GEN2 (body)
|align="left"|Originally an adjunct to the Spartan Laser program, GUNGNIR-class armor has evolved to become a well-rounded infantry suit.
|align="left"|Ultra Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G-Armor-Gungnir-Dvalin.png|100px]]<br/>GUNGNIR Dvalin (body skin)
|align="left"|Originally an adjunct to the Spartan Laser program, GUNGNIR-class armor has evolved to become a well-rounded infantry suit.
|align="left"|Legendary [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|}

===''Halo Infinite'' - Upgraded GEN1 and GEN3===
The GUNGNIR Mark V knee guards return in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', available for the [[B-class Mjolnir|Mark V (B)]] armor core. Despite being visible in promotional material before the launch of [[Season 01: Heroes of Reach]] the Mark V GUNGNIR shoulder pads have yet to become available. The [[TAS attachments|TAS/GUNGNIR MOD 6]] attachment is available for use on the [[STORMFALL-class Mjolnir|Stormfall]] helmet. [[Season 05: Reckoning]] added the Mark V GUNGNIR helmet and its TAS/GUNGNIR MOD 3 attachment.
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Helmet 
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Manufacturer
! scope="col" style="width: 45%" |Lore
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Rarity
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Unlock Requirements
|-
|align="center"|GUNGNIR
|TBD
|TBD
|Epic
|[[Season 05: Reckoning]] [[Battle Pass]] level 14 (Free)
|-
|align="center"|TAS/GUNGNIR MOD 3
|TBD
|TBD
|Epic
|Season 05: Reckoning Battle Pass level 19 (Free)
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF SAP GUNGNIR LShoulder Icon.png|75px]][[File:HINF SAP GUNGNIR RShoulder Icon.png|75px]]<br/>[[SAP attachments|SAP]]/GUNGNIR
|TBD
|TBD
|TBD
|TBD
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF-GUNGNIRknee.png|75px]]<br/>[[UA attachments|UA]]/Type GR
|[[Materials Group]]
|Supplemental leg armor optimized for balance.
|Rare
|[[Winter Update]] Battle Pass level 13 (Free)
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF TAS GUNGNIR MOD 6 Helmet Attachment Icon.png|75px]]<br/>TAS/GUNGNIR MOD 6
|[[Meyer e.V.]]
|GEN3 [[Project GUNGNIR|GUNGNIR]] adds new weapon interfaces, extended IFF range, and deeper battlenet synchronization with other GUNGNIR-equipped Spartans.
|Epic
|Purchase "Stormfall Armor Set" Bundle from the Shop for 1,200 cR
|-
|}

==Production notes==
*In [[List of references to Norse mythology in Halo|Norse mythology]], [[Wikipedia:Gungnir|Gungnir]] ("swaying one") is [[Wikipedia:Odin|Odin]]'s magical spear, which is an infallibly accurate weapon. The GUNGNIR helmet has only one video camera "eye" on one side of the face; in Norse mythology, Odin also had one eye. This is a theme of the Spartan armor systems as MJOLNIR is the name of Thor's hammer.
*The GUNGNIR helmet in ''Halo: Reach'' was originally designed by [[Isaac Hannaford]] for ''[[Halo: Chronicles]]'', a ''Halo'' game being developed in conjunction with [[Peter Jackson]] around 2008-2009. In the game, GUNGNIR was intended for use by corporate security forces, though ultimately went unused after the game's cancellation. As such, the design was reused in ''Reach'' for a Spartan helmet in the game's multiplayer component.{{Ref/Twitter|Isaac_Hannaford|1711962175613661379|Isaac Hannaford|I did not. Gungnir was actually a corporate security helmet for Peter Jackson’s Halo game. It didn’t happen so I repurposed it|D=13|M=10|Y=2023}}
*During the [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta|''Halo: Reach'' Multiplayer Beta]], the final model for the GUNGNIR shoulder pauldron was designated as the [[EOD-class Mjolnir|EOD]] shoulder pauldron, and cost 1,000 [[Credits|cR]].{{Ref/YouTube|rRYRscwNMCY|haloinfectedX|Halo: Reach beta Armor (customizations)}}
*In pre-release ''[[Halo 4]]'' renders and the icon used to select the armor in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'', the forearms on the render were not available to be used in any release version of ''Halo 4''. These forearms would later used on the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' GUNGNIR armor.
*The Dvalin skin for the GUNGNIR armor in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' is named after [[Wikipedia:Dvalinn|Dvalinn]], a dwarf who appears in several Old Norse tales and kennings on Norse mythology. Dvalinn is also listed as one of the four stags of Yggdrasill.

==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR GUNGNIR}}
===''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo Infinite''===
<gallery>
File:HR_GUNGNIRHelmet_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the GUNGNIR helmet for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:GUNGNIR_helmet.jpg|The base of GUNGNIR helmet in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR Gungnir and Laser.jpg|The MJOLNIR Mark V[G] armor with the Spartan Laser in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR-Armor-GUNGIR-Set Image.png|A Spartan using all-GUNGNIR gear in the ''Master Chief Collection'' menus.
File:HInf Armor Commando.jpg|SAP/Gungnir shoulder pauldrons on an upgraded Mark V(B) platform in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF-GUNGNIR.png|The TAS/GUNGNIR MOD 6 attachment on the Stormfall helmet.
File:HINF-S5Armors.jpg|GEN1 GUNGNIR (center) in ''Halo Infinite''.
</gallery>

===''Halo 4'' and ''Halo 5: Guardians''===
<gallery>
File:H4_Concept_MultiplayerArmors.jpg|Concept art for GUNGNIR's GEN2 redesign (middle row, left).
File:H4 GUNGNIR Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of the GUNGNIR armor variant from ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4 MJOLNIR Gungnir.png|GUNGNIR in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-Render-GungnirArmor-Front.jpg|Front render of the GEN2 GUNGNIR armor in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-Render-GungnirArmor-Back.jpg|Back render of the GEN2 GUNGNIR armor in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4 GUNGNIR 3d model.jpg|Front and back views of the GEN2 GUNGNIR armor in ''Halo 4''.
File:Halo 4 preorder bonus (GUNGNIR Pulse).png|Concept art of the PULSE coating.
File:H4 Gungnir and Laser.jpg|The MJOLNIR [GEN2] GUNGNIR armor using the PULSE coating in ''Halo 4''.
File:H5-Waypoint-GUNGNIR.png|Default skin in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G NinaKovan Gen2.png|[[Nina Kovan]] using GEN2 GUNGNIR.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{C|''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' only; identified as "[[COS-class Mjolnir|COS]] forearms"}}
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 4]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Vertical Umbrage]]''

==Sources==
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{{Armor/Permutation|HR|H4|H5G|HI}}
{{Navbox/Universe/Mjolnir|Overview|GEN1|GEN2|GEN3}}
[[Category:MJOLNIR armor]]
[[Category:Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer armor permutations]]
[[Category:Halo: Reach multiplayer armor permutations]]
[[Category:Halo 4 multiplayer armor permutations]]
[[Category:Halo Infinite multiplayer armor permutations]]