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{{Armor infobox | {{Armor infobox | ||
|name=CIO | |name=CIO | ||
|image=[[File:H5G-CIO.png|250px]] | |image=[[File:H5G-CIO.png|250px]] | ||
|manufacturer=[[Acheron Security]] | |manufacturer=[[Acheron Security]]<ref name="H4EVG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''' ''- Page 148''</ref> | ||
|testsite=[[Acheron Trauma Sim]] | |testsite=[[Acheron Trauma Sim]]<ref name="H4EVG"/> | ||
|type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]] | |type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]] | ||
|role=Counter intelligence | |role=Counter intelligence | ||
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*Modular sensory suite | *Modular sensory suite | ||
*Silhouette dampener | *Silhouette dampener | ||
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{{Article | {{Article Quote|Designed for counter-intelligence operability in the Martian territory of Acheron Fossae.}} | ||
'''CIO-class Mjolnir''' (Counter Intelligence Operator) is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]] manufactured by [[Acheron Security]]. | '''CIO-class Mjolnir''' (Counter Intelligence Operator) is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]] manufactured by [[Acheron Security]].<ref name="H4 Armory">'''[[Halo 4]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
=== | ===Specifications=== | ||
The CIO helmet has a tricloptically fixed multi-spectral imaging array, also known as a transponder array. | The CIO helmet has a tricloptically fixed multi-spectral imaging array, also known as a transponder array.<ref name="H4EVG"/><ref name="H4LE">'''[[Halo 4 Limited Edition]]''' ''- UNSC ''Infinity'' briefing packet''</ref> The neural interface bypasses in the CIO helmet allow the wearer to create custom synesthesis profiles to remap the suit sensors with their own senses.<ref name="H5 Armory">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref> The suit also has a galvanized sensory suite that rivals nearly all other similar service packages.<ref name="H4LE"/> | ||
The chest has a modular sensory suite, and a silhouette dampener for motion sensor circumvention. | The chest has a modular sensory suite, and a silhouette dampener for motion sensor circumvention.<ref name="H4EVG"/> | ||
===Development history=== | ===Development history=== | ||
After seeing the need for highly trained, heavily armored personnel to be deployed deep into enemy-controlled territory, [[Acheron Security]] developed and manufactured the CIO-class armor, with its main focus on espionage rather than lethality. The armor was tested at the [[Acheron Trauma Sim]], | After seeing the need for highly trained, heavily armored personnel to be deployed deep into enemy-controlled territory, [[Acheron Security]] developed and manufactured the CIO-class armor, with its main focus on espionage rather than lethality. The armor was tested at the [[Acheron Trauma Sim]],<ref name="H4EVG"/> and was designed to operate in the Martian territory of Acheron Fossae.<ref name="H4 Armory"/> | ||
===Usage=== | ===Usage=== | ||
Though rarely seen, it is utilized by a handful of [[SPARTAN-IV]]s and Counter-Intelligence Operators for intel acquisition and strategic data conveyance deep within enemy territory, often those who endure tier-nine theaters. | Though rarely seen, it is utilized by a handful of [[SPARTAN-IV]]s and Counter-Intelligence Operators for intel acquisition and strategic data conveyance deep within enemy territory, often those who endure tier-nine theaters.<ref name="H4EVG"/> | ||
Several CIO-armored Spartans were deployed to [[Terceira]], where they captured and transmitted information crucial to the recovery of the colony from [[Insurrectionist]] forces. | Several CIO-armored Spartans were deployed to [[Terceira]], where they captured and transmitted information crucial to the recovery of the colony from [[Insurrectionist]] forces.<ref name="H4EVG"/> | ||
CIO is also used during information denial missions, hunting down enemy scouts and preventing them from acquiring data of tactical or strategic importance. | CIO is also used during information denial missions, hunting down enemy scouts and preventing them from acquiring data of tactical or strategic importance.<ref name="H5 Armory"/> | ||
==In-game information== | ==In-game information== | ||
===''Halo 4'' | ===''Halo 4''=== | ||
'''Available skins''': Web (WEB), Ruin (RUIN), and Rush (RUSH)<br> | |||
'''Default unlock''': Complete the [[List of Halo 4 Commendations|Spartan Slayer - Master commendation]]<br> | |||
'''Web unlock''': The Web skin was a pre-order bonus through Amazon. It is also available in the [[Halo 4 Game of the Year Edition|''Halo 4'' Game of the Year Edition]].<br> | |||
'''Ruin unlock''': Purchase the CIO-armored Spartan action figure in the [[McFarlane Toys/Halo 4 Series 2|second series of McFarlane's ''Halo 4'' action figures]]. This is not usable in [[Spartan Ops]].<br> | |||
'''Rush unlock''': Purchase the [[Champions Bundle]]. This is not usable in Spartan Ops. | |||
*'''Description''': Designed for counter-intelligence operability in the Martian territory of Acheron Fossae. | |||
==='' | ====''MCC'' descriptions==== | ||
*'''Helmet description''': Counter-intelligence system manufactured by Acheron Security. | |||
*'''Shoulder description''': Modular left/right spaulder from CIO-class armor. | |||
*'''Chest description''': The suit's galvanized sensory suite rivals similar service packages. | |||
== | ===''Halo 5: Guardians''=== | ||
'''Unlock''': Rare [[REQ]] card | |||
*'''Helmet description''': The neural interface bypasses in the CIO helmet allows the wearer to create custom synthesis profiles to remap the suit sensors with their own senses. | |||
*'''Body description''': CIO's niche is information denial missions: hunting down enemy scouts and preventing them from acquiring data of tactical or strategic importance. | |||
In ''Halo 5: Guardians'' due to the "Body" having a predefined customization this armor set permanently has the following parts from ''Halo 4'': | |||
*'''Body''': CIO | |||
*'''Shoulders''': CIO | |||
*'''Forearms''': [[RICOCHET-class Mjolnir|Ricochet]] | |||
*'''Legs''': [[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir|Recruit]] | |||
==Trivia== | |||
===Production notes=== | |||
*Promotional images for the "Ruin" skin also included the pattern on the [[Inner-plated]] wrist armor and [[Over-locking]] leg armor. The final release version of the "Ruin" skin only added the skin on the CIO's helmet, chest, and shoulder armor, leaving out the wrists and legs. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR CIO}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR CIO}} | ||
=== | ===Normal gallery=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H4 CIO Helmet and torso 3d model.jpg|A render of the CIO armor without textures. | File:H4 CIO Helmet and torso 3d model.jpg|A render of the CIO armor without textures. | ||
File:H4 CIO 3d model.jpg|Helmet, chest, and shoulder pieces only. | File:H4 CIO 3d model.jpg|Helmet, chest, and shoulder pieces only. | ||
File:Halo4CIO.jpg|The 3D model of CIO "Web" skin for ''Halo 4''. | File:Halo4CIO.jpg|The 3D model of CIO "Web" skin for ''Halo 4''. | ||
File:H4IG CIO.jpg|The ''Halo 4'' Interactive Guide description. | File:H4IG CIO.jpg|The ''Halo 4'' Interactive Guide description. | ||
File:H4 - CIO armor (WEB) - Transparent.png|Web skin concept for ''Halo 4''. | File:H4 - CIO armor (WEB) - Transparent.png|Web skin concept for ''Halo 4''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===''Halo 5: Guardians''=== | ===''Halo 4'' skins=== | ||
<gallery> | |||
File:H4 MJOLNIR Counter Intelligence Operator.png|Default skin | |||
File:MJOLNIR CIO armor (Web).png|Web skin | |||
File:H4 - CIO armor (RUIN) - Transparent.png|Ruin skin | |||
</gallery> | |||
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' skin=== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H5-Waypoint-CIO.png|Default skin | File:H5-Waypoint-CIO.png|Default skin | ||
</gallery> | |||
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:H5G REQ Helmets CIO Rare.png | |||
File:REQ Card - Armor CIO.png | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
{{Armor/Permutation | {{Armor/Permutation|H5G}} | ||
{{ | {{Mjolnir|GEN2}} | ||
[[Category:MJOLNIR armor]] | [[Category:MJOLNIR armor]] | ||
[[Category:Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer armor permutations]] | [[Category:Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer armor permutations]] | ||
[[Category:Halo 4 multiplayer armor permutations]] | [[Category:Halo 4 multiplayer armor permutations]] | ||
