ATHLON-class Mjolnir
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ATHLON-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor manufactured by Misriah Armory.
GEN2 Overview[edit]
Design details[edit]
It contains multiple layers of redundant safety systems to reduce the chance of injury in War Games excersies.[2]
The Athlon helmet features an inner layer with a magnetorheological dampening system specifically crafted for Spartan physiology.[2]
Variants[edit]
- Champion: Athlon Champion is rebuilt and retuned version of the default Athlon armor. It is a temperamental creation that requires a full team of technicians on hand to repair and retune the suit between each War Games match for optimal performance.[2]
Usage[edit]
The armor is used during live-fire War Games exercises.[2] Spartan Lucy-B091 used this armor in 2558. Tom-B292 also used the legs and torso of Athlon armor.[3]
Mirage IIC Overview[edit]
Design details[edit]
The re-engineered variant of the Athlon helmet compatible with the Mirage IIC armor platform is streamlined, efficient and adaptable. Because of this features, the helmet is a front-runner for mass production.[1]
In-game information[edit]
Halo 5: Guardians[edit]
Available skins: Champion, Cynisca, Iccus, Lycinus and Varazdat
Default unlock: Common REQ card
Cynisca unlock: Uncommon REQ card
Iccus unlock: Rare REQ card
Lycinus unlock: Common REQ card
Varazdat unlock: Common REQ card
Champion unlock: Legendary REQ card (Limited)
- Helmet description: The ATHLON helmet's inner layer uses a magnetorheological dampening system perfectly tuned to the peculiarities of the Spartan physiology.
- Body description: Multiply redundant safety systems in the ATHLON significantly reduce the chance of major injury during live War Games.
- Helmet description (Champion): CHAMPION armor requires a full team of technicians on hand to repair and retune the suit between each War Games match.
- Body description (Champion): A rebuilt and retuned version of the Athlon armor, the CHAMPION is a temperamental creation that requires constant maintenance in exchange for optimal performance.
Halo Infinite[edit]
The Athlon helmet is available for multiplayer Spartan armor customization on the Mirage IIC core in Halo Infinite.
Helmet | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Unlock Requirements |
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Athlon |
Misriah Armory | Streamlined, efficient, adaptable. All features that make the re-engineered ATHLON a front-runner for mass production in this new age of strife. | Epic | Buy any of the HCS Year 2 Team Gear Up bundles in the Shop |
Attachments[edit]
The following attachments are not exclusive to Athlon, and are compatible with other helmets on the Mirage IIC core.
Production note[edit]
The Athlon suit was first shown in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta announcement trailer. The permutation is part of Breakout, a new game mode in Halo 5: Guardians.[4]
Trivia[edit]
- Athlos is a Greek word meaning ″contest″ (eg; triathalon and the root of the word "athlete") and alludes to the E-sports-oriented nature of Breakout.
- To add to this the Athlon armor skins are named after ancient Olympic athletes: Cynisca, Iccus of Taranto, Lycinus of Croton, and Varazdat.
- The Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta had the armor created by Misriah Armory.
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Concept art[edit]
Concept art of Athlon armor for Halo 5: Guardians.
Concept art of the Athlon helmet for Halo Infinite.
Illustrations[edit]
Lucy-B091 wearing the Athlon armor in Halo: Legacy of Onyx.
Lucy-B091 in her Athlon armor, as seen in the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition).
Screenshots[edit]
Athlon in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta announcement trailer.
Athlon in a promotional Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta banner.
Athlon as seen in the Halo Championship Series intro video.
An Athlon-clad Spartan-IV on Coliseum.
Halo 5: Guardians skins[edit]
Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards[edit]
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
- Halo: Legacy of Onyx
- Halo Infinite
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: Athlon - Helmet Description "Streamlined, efficient, adaptable. All features that make the re-engineered ATHLON a front-runner for mass production in this new age of strife."
- ^ a b c d Halo 5: Guardians - Armory description
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Community Update - Golden Clouds
- ^ NeoGaf: Frank O'Connor on the beta trailer
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