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HERMES-class Mjolnir

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Hermes
GEN3
Icon for the Hermes helmet.
IIC
HINF HERMES IIC Helmet Icon.png
GEN2
H5G-Render-Kelly.png
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Watershed Division[1]

Type:

Role(s):

Extra-vehicular activity

Technical specifications

Feature(s):

Enhanced mobility subsystem

 

HERMES-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor manufactured by the Watershed Division.[3]

GEN2 overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The Hermes suit features a neural interface that requires a lengthy synchronization process before it can be used. It is also equipped with a highly powerful embedded enhanced mobility subsystem.[3]

Development history[edit]

This suit is a custom designed EVA-pattern prototype designed by the Watershed Division for orbital raids.[3]

Usage[edit]

Only a handful of Spartans can use this suit safely due to the power of its enhanced mobility subsystem.[3] It was most notably worn by Spartan-II Kelly-087 from the Mission to Installation 03[4] to the Battle of Genesis.[1][5] This variant would also possess a distinct "087" stenciled on the chest plate in Braille; an identifying trait that was present across Blue Team's [GEN2] armor.

IIC overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The IIC variant of the Hermes helmet is a cost-reduced adaptation of the GEN2 design that retains the signature Enhanced Mobility System.[6]

GEN3 overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Although the synchronization process required by the GEN3 Hermes neural interface is long and painful, success will grant a Spartan unparalleled response latency and predictive reflex.[6] The GEN3 incarnation of the Hermes' helmet is aesthetically similar to the MJOLNIR Mark IV EVA helmet worn by Kelly-087 during Operation: WARM BLANKET.

Development history[edit]

GEN3 Hermes was developed and tested in September 2559 aboard Perihelion Station.[7]

Usage[edit]

Kelly-087 tested the GEN3 Hermes helmet for the first time in September 21, 2559.[7] She then use it in combat during Operation: WOLFE a few weeks later.

In-game information[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

Hermes was introduced in Halo 5: Guardians as an armor permutation unlockable via the Requisition system. Like Centurion and Argus, the armor acts as a faithful recreation of Kelly-087's armor within Halo 5's campaign.

Armor Description Rarity Introduced in Unlock requirements
REQ icon for the Hermes armor.
Hermes (helmet) 		Custom designed by The Watershed Division, the HERMES neural interface requires a lengthy synchronization process before it can be used. Mythic Introduced on launch. Purchase a Gold REQ pack for REQ Points 10,000 REQ points.
REQ icon for the Hermes armor.
Hermes Dolios (helmet skin)
REQ icon for the Hermes armor.
Hermes (body) 		EVA-pattern prototype refitted for orbital raids. The Enhanced Mobility Subsystem embedded in the HERMES prototype is so powerful that only a handful of Spartans can use it safely.
REQ icon for the Hermes armor.
Hermes Dolios (body skin)

Halo Infinite[edit]

The Hermes armor returned and was made available for multiplayer Spartan armor customization in Halo Infinite. A variant designed for the Mirage armor core was one of the major armor sets obtainable through the Frontlines Operation Pass, with it and its attachment acting as the free capstone of the first 20 tiers. Another variant based on Kelly-087's armor seen in Halo: Shadows of Reach, with an attachment based on her Halo 5: Guardians appearance would be the free capstone for the 20 tier Blue Team Operation Pass.

Armor Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
HINF HERMES IIC Helmet Icon.png
Hermes IIC 		Watershed Division Cost-reduced adaptation of the GEN2 design which retains the signature Enhanced Mobility System. Epic Frontlines Frontlines Operation Pass level 20
Icon for the Hermes helmet.
Hermes 		The painful and extended synchronization process required by the HERMES neural interface is rewarded with unparalleled response latency and predictive reflex. Legendary Blue Team Blue Team Operation Pass level 20
Icon for the TAC/WATCHEN attachment.
TAC/WATCHEN 		Up-armor and experimental counter-sniper AN/PLD-552I WATCHEN sensor. Epic Frontlines Frontlines Operation Pass level 20
Icon for the Hermes helmet attachment.
BNR/SETGULL 		Compact, hardened battle network relay with fallback C2I automation. Legendary Blue Team Blue Team Operation Pass level 20

Production notes[edit]

The armor variant is named after Hermes, the Greek god of commerce, who acted as a messenger between the mortals and the Olympians. He was noted for his speed, which is reflected by the armor's special mobility-enhancing features, as well as its use by Kelly-087. Following this, the Dolios armor skin is named after Dolius, a character of Homer's Odyssey. The TAC/DOLIOS armor within the Blue Team Operation would carry the reference forward.

Gallery[edit]

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Concept art and illustrations[edit]

Screenshots[edit]

  • High-poly renders of textured and untextured armor for Halo 5: Guardians.

    High-poly renders of textured and untextured armor for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Kelly-087 in her GEN2 Hermes-class armor on the key art of Halo 5: Guardians.

    Kelly-087 in her GEN2 Hermes-class armor on the key art of Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Kelly-087 in her Hermes-class armor in a Halo 5: Guardians pre-release screenshot.

    Kelly-087 in her Hermes-class armor in a Halo 5: Guardians pre-release screenshot.

  • The HUD of the Hermes armor in Halo 5: Guardians.

    The HUD of the Hermes armor in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A Spartan-IV equipped with Hermes for War Games.

    A Spartan-IV equipped with Hermes for War Games.

  • EVA in comparison to Hermes.

    EVA in comparison to Hermes.

  • A Hermes-clad Spartan holding a M45D shotgun.

    A Hermes-clad Spartan holding a M45D shotgun.

  • A Hermes-clad Spartan running.

    A Hermes-clad Spartan running.

  • A Hermes-clad Spartan sliding.

    A Hermes-clad Spartan sliding.

  • A Hermes-clad Spartan using a M45D shotgun.

    A Hermes-clad Spartan using a M45D shotgun.

  • A Hermes-clad Spartan running through a street.

    A Hermes-clad Spartan running through a street.

  • A Mirage IIC-clad Spartan IV wearing Hermes IIC, armed with an MA5K Avenger, in Halo Infinite.

    A Mirage IIC-clad Spartan IV wearing Hermes IIC, armed with an MA5K Avenger, in Halo Infinite.

  • The same Spartan, now aiming a Bandit in New Mombasa.

    The same Spartan, now aiming a Bandit in New Mombasa.

  • Another Spartan wearing Hermes IIC with the TAC/WATCHEN attachment equipped.

    Another Spartan wearing Hermes IIC with the TAC/WATCHEN attachment equipped.

  • Promotional art for Blue Team featuring GEN3 Hermes.

    Promotional art for Blue Team featuring GEN3 Hermes.

  • A Mark VII-clad Spartan wearing Hermes GEN3.

    A Mark VII-clad Spartan wearing Hermes GEN3.

  • The same Spartan, now wearing Hermes GEN3 with the BNR/SETGULL attachment equipped.

    The same Spartan, now wearing Hermes GEN3 with the BNR/SETGULL attachment equipped.

Armor skins[edit]

  • Default skin.

    Default skin.

  • Dolios skin.

    Dolios skin.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Halo Waypoint - Cannon Fodder: Conventional Warfare
  2. ^ Twitter, Mega Construx - "...this set features a Spartan Anubis and a Spartan Hermes..." (Retrieved on Mar 30, 2022) [archive]
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Halo 5: Guardians - Armory description
  4. ^ Halo: Escalation #8
  5. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Guardians (level)
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: Hermes IIC - Helmet Description "Cost-reduced adaptation of the GEN2 design which retains the signature Enhanced Mobility System." Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "HI" defined multiple times with different content
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b Halo: From the Soil to the Stars

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List of armor permutations by game title

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List of armor permutations in Halo 5: Guardians
Achilles • Air Assault • Anubis • Argonaut • Argus • Athlon • Atlas • Aviator • Breaker • Buccaneer • CQB • Centurion • Challenger • Cinder • CIO • Commando • Copperhead • Cyclops • Cypher • Deadeye • Decimator • Defender • Dynast • EOD • Enforcer • Engineer • EVA (GEN1 and GEN2) • Fenrir • Foehammer • FOTUS • Freebooter • Goblin • GUNGNIR • Helioskrill • Hellcat • Helljumper • Hermes • Hunter • Icarus • Indomitable • Infiltrator • Interceptor • Intruder • Jumpmaster • Legionnaire • Locus • Mako • Marauder • Mark IV • Mark V (Alpha and Delta) • Mark VI (GEN1 and GEN2) • Maverick • Military Police • Nightfall • NOBLE • Nomad • Olive • Operator (GEN1 and GEN2) • Orbital • Pathfinder • Pioneer • Pilot • Protector • Raider • Raijin • Ranger • Reaper • Recluse • Recon (GEN1 and GEN2) • Recruit • Rogue • Scanner • Scout • Security (GEN1 and GEN2) • Seeker • Shinobi • Soldier • Stalker • Stinger • Strider • Teishin • Technician • Timmy • Tracer • Tracker • Valkyrie • Vector • Venator • Venture • Vigilant • Viper • Void Dancer • Warrior • War Master • Wetwork • Wrath
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List of armor permutations in Halo Infinite
Spartan armor
Mark VII Achilles • Agitator • Anubis • Armet • Argus • Aviator • Barrister • Brawler • Camazotz • Cavallino • Celox • Cestus • Champion • Cohort • Courier • Deadeye • Dokkaebi • Dominar • Eclipse • Emissary • Enigma • Firefall • Flanker • Hawker • Helioskrill • Hermes • ISR • Kai-125 • Linebreaker • Magister • Mark V Zeta • Mark VI • Mark VI MOD • Mark VII • Menachite • Mercury • Prefect • Rampart • Renegade • Riz-028 • Rockeye • Security GEN3 • Soldier • Sovereign • Spartanstein • Stormfall • Talon • Thremaleon • Trailblazer • Trendlock • Trooper • Torchbearer • Tormenter • Vannak-134 • Vindicator • Volant • War Master • Warmonger • Winterknight • XM55 ACH • Zvezda
Mark V [B Air Assault • Commando • CQB • CQC • EOD • EVA • Grenadier • GUNGNIR • HAZOP • JFO • Mark V • Mark V [B] • Mark VI • Military Police • ODST • ODST Hardshell • Operator • Pilot • Recon • Scout • Security
Rakshasa AKIS II-GRD • Artaius • Assailer • Bunyip • Cambion • Conqueror • Cutthroat • Echo Nine • Lechuza • Locus • Morrigan • Negotiator • Rakshasa • Rasetsu • Scorn • Shikari • Stribog • Taskmaster • Ullr • Viper
Mirage IIC Athlon • Balor • Belus • Bruma • Erinyes • Extender • Hermes IIC • Inciter • Infractor • Mirage IIC • Neith • Nexus • Responder • Savage • Skymarcher • Squire • Street Viper • Tyro • Veles
HAZMAT Ashmaw • Burrowlens • Farkas • Mark VI CBRN • Notus • Oberon • OSTEO • Ogun • Project CORSAC • Serket • Skarbnik • Steelheart • Temfor • Voidspear
Mark IV Ardent • Emil • Hellcat • Isidor • Mark IV • Orcus • Paladin • Theodor • Ulrich • Valiant • Wilhelm • Ypsilon • Zacharias • Ärger • Ökonom
Spartan armor accessories
AAP • FC • FCI • SAP • TAC (Assault) • UA (Collar • Type FJ) • UTIL (HP)
Other
Fractures Spartan armor
Yoroi Azechi • Chonmage • Hakushika • Hikeshi • Ikari • Jingasa • Kabuto • Kawari • Kendo • Otomosho • Yokai
Eaglestrike Boggart • Brodie • Eaglestrike • Kerberos • Lancejack • Leadbelcher • M199X • Sky Marshal
Chimera Abatur • Chimera • Deltajock • Flenser • Fomorian • Geist • Grendel • Grimghast • Merrow • Mimir • Peaceweaver • Strigoi • Sundered Star • Thresher • Wendigo
For a complete list, check out our armor category.

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List of armor permutations by generation

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MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor
Mainline armor generations
Mark I • Mark II • Mark III • GEN1 (Mark IV • Mark V • Black • Mark VI • Mark VII) • GEN2 • GEN3
Armor components
Competing and related projects
ARTAIUS • Buccaneer • COBALT • HAYABUSA • HRUNTING • MELAENO • Mirage • OSTEO • Rakshasa • Orcus • Shinobi • SPI • YGGDRASIL
Armor permutations (by generation)
Supplemental equipment
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GEN2
Mark variants
Mark IV (GEN2) • Mark V (GEN2 • Alpha • Delta) • Mark VI (GEN1 • GEN2 • MOD) • Mark VII (GEN2)
Variants originating from GEN1
Air Assault • Argus • Commando • Centurion • EOD • EVA • GUNGNIR • HAZOP • ODST • Operator • Orbital • Raider • Ranger • Recon • Rogue • Scout • Security • Strider • Venator
Variants based on GEN1
New variants
Achilles • Anubis • Argonaut • Athlon • Atlas • Aviator • Barvo • Breaker • Challenger • Cinder • CIO • Copperhead • Cyclops • Cypher • Deadeye • Decimator • Defender • Dynast • Enforcer • Engineer • Fenrir • Foehammer • FOTUS • Freebooter • Goblin • Helioskrill • Hellcat • Helljumper • Hermes • Hunter • Icarus • Infiltrator • Interceptor • Jumpmaster • KEYSTONE • Legionnaire • Locus • Mako • Marauder • Maverick • Mirmillion • Nightfall • Nomad • Oceanic • Oppressor • Pathfinder • Pioneer • Prefect • Protector • Raijin • Reaper • Recluse • Recruit • Ricochet • Scanner • Seeker • Soldier • Stalker • Stinger • Teishin • Technician • Tracer • Tracker • Valkyrie • Vanguard • Vector • Venture • Viper • Void Dancer • Warrior • War Master • Wetwork
Forearms/Legs
Other
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GEN3
Mark variants
Mark V (Zeta) • Mark VI (GEN3 • MOD) • Mark VII (GEN3)
Variants based on GEN1
Variants based on GEN2
New variants
For a complete list, check out our MJOLNIR armor category.
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