Editing OPERATOR-class Mjolnir

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{{Disambig header|the MJOLNIR armor variant|the fragment of the [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] [[Melissa (AI)|Melissa]]|Operator}}
{{Armor Infobox
|name=Operator
|image= [[File:H5G-Operator.png|250px]]
|manufacturer=[[Chalybs Defense Solutions]] (GEN1)<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''' ''- Page 133''</ref><br>
[[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]] (GEN2)<ref name="H4EVG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''' ''- Pages 22, 172''</ref>
|testsite=[[Beta-5 Division Ordnance Testing Facility]] (GEN1)(Development)<ref name="Armory">'''[[Halo: Reach]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref><br>
[[Chalybs Testing Preserve]] (GEN1)<ref name="EVG"/><br>
[[Buffalo Breaker Yards]] (GEN2)<ref name="H4EVG"/>
|type=MJOLNIR (GEN1)
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]]
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]]
[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]
|role=Improve tactical awareness
|hideb=yes
}}
'''OPERATOR''' refers to two distinct variants of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Mjolnir armor]]. The GEN1 Operator variant, originally designed by [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]],<ref name="EVG"/> was designed for special forces within [[Beta-5 Division]]'s [[Asymmetrical Action Group]]; while the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2]] permutation designated Operator, manufactured by the [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]], is optimized for the operation of vehicles.<ref name="H4 Armory">'''[[Halo 4]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref> 

==GEN1 information==
===Overview===
The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]] variant of the armor was designed for use by [[Spartan]] operators within the [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] [[Beta-5 Division]]'s [[Asymmetrical Action Group]] (AAG).<ref name="EVG"/><ref name="Armory"/> The standard version of the helmet features a B5D-O/Optics suite,<ref name="EVG"/> which is mounted on the forehead. The UA/HUL variant replaces the standard optics suite with an [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/UA|up-armor plate]] featuring a [[External Hardened Uplink|Hardened Uplink Module]] on the left side. Another variant, which is issued to unit commanders,<ref name="Armory"/> features [[External Command Network Module|Command Network Module-Improved]] on the right side. The Operator systems's shoulder pauldrons are simply armored bands mounted on the user's base shoulder guards, with two string-like attachments descending from the bottom. There is a geometrical pattern emblazoned on the plate as well.

After the first wave of [[MJOLNIR_Powered_Assault_Armor_(GEN2)|GEN2]] systems, based on requests of veteran [[Spartan-II]] and [[Spartan-III]] operatives, the [[UNSC Ordnance Commission]] considered reassessing a refined and upgraded version of the Mark V [[EVA-class Mjolnir]], specifically the customized suit worn by [[Emile-A239]] complete with the death's head engraving on the visor. This led to the creation of the [[WRATH-class Mjolnir]] with the left shoulder pad based off the Mark V Operator's shoulders.<ref name="CF:Noble">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-noble-intentions '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder 5/6/2016: Noble Intentions'']</ref> 

===Development history===
While the non-Spartan members of the Asymmetrical Action Group wear their own standard-issue armor, the Beta-5 Division contracted [[Chalybs Defense Solutions]] to develop a MJOLNIR variant designed to improve the performance of the AAG's Spartan personnel. The armor, which was jointly developed at the [[Beta-5 Division Ordnance Testing Facility]] and tested at [[Chalybs Testing Preserve]],<ref group="note">According to the Armory in ''Halo: Reach'', the Operator armor was developed at the Beta-5 Division Ordnance Testing Facility. According to ''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide'', the armor was developed by Chalybs Defense Solutions and was tested at Chalybs' Testing Preserve. The article assumes that the two organizations jointly developed the armor.</ref> can provide the wearer with detailed, on-the-fly intelligence through secure transmissions that can bypass most [[Covenant]] security networks.<ref name="EVG"/>

===Usage===
The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]] variant of the armor was worn by [[Joshua-029]] during the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV.<ref name="HTFOR">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - Covenant]]'''</ref> 

<gallery>
File:Joshua-029.jpg|[[Joshua-029]] wearing a Mark IV variant of the armor during the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]].
File:Mark_V_Operator.png|Mark V Operator armor.
</gallery>

==GEN2 information==
===Overview===
The reactor of the GEN2 version of the OPERATOR armor is a low-set reactor pack. The helmet has a PV-20, which is a set of dual-locked rebreathers generally worn by [[pilot]]s.<ref name="H4EVG"/> The visor has an open visor view-plate for increased range of spectrum, with sensor fusion software that ties the info into the visor to be finalised.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''' ''- Armory description'' </ref> The chest has external harness bracers. Twin-release cables on the chest route energy expenditure to reserve systems.<ref name="H4EVG"/>

===Development history===
Sometime after the [[Fall of Reach]], the Operator armor was taken over by the [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]], after the abandonment of all CDS facilities on [[Meridian]], and was tested extensively with live fire exercises in the NCC's abandoned shipyards on the outskirts of Abilene.<ref name="H4 Armory"/> Unlike its predecessor, it optimizes a [[Spartan]] for the operation and control of vehicles.<ref name="Bulletin 8.15.2012">[https://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/08/15/The-Halo-Bulletin-81512.aspx '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''The Halo Bulletin 8.15.2012'']</Ref>

===Usage===
Operator armor has proven itself an adaptable combat ensemble in Spartan service, utilized by both pilots and force reconnaissance operatives.<ref name="H5G"/>

===GEN2 compatibility===
Following the Human-Covenant War, the GEN1 Operator helmet has been forced out of its former secrecy within Beta-5. Available in limited numbers with [[Spartan Operations]] personnel, the helmet can be requisitioned for use with the Spartans' GEN2 armor.<ref name="H5G1">'''Halo 5: Guardians''' ''- Operator [GEN1] Armory description''</ref>

==In-game information==
===Halo: Reach===
====Helmet====
Developed exclusively for the ONI's Beta-5 Asymmetrical Action Group.<br>
'''Base Price''': 7,000 cR, Sergeant<br>
*Description: The B5D Facility has been the site of many unique development programs<br>
'''UA/HUL Price''': 2,500 cR, Sergeant<br>
*Description: Up-armored varient with hardened uplink module for MILINT acquisition.<br>
'''CNM Price''':  1,000 cR, Sergeant<br>
*Description: Command network module; standard issue to UNSC Special Forces unit commanders.<br>
====Shoulders====
'''Price''': 28,000 cR, Commander
*Description: Developed for the Beta-5 Asymmetrical Action Group at ONI's Ordnance Testing Facility.

===Halo 4===
'''Unlock''': Available at [[Specialization|Spartan Rank OP-4]]<br>
*Description: Tested in the NCC's adandoned shipyards on the outskirts of Abilene.
'''Available skins''': SRFC (Surface)
*The SRFC skin is obtainable at Spartan Rank OP-9

===Halo 5: Guardians===
====GEN2====
'''Unlock''': Rare [[REQ]] card<br>
*Helmet description: OPERATOR visor plates include hyperspectral optical sensors, though the sensor fusion software that would tie that information into VISR has yet to be finalized.
*Armor description: OPERATOR armor has proven itself an adaptable combat ensemble in Spartan service, utilized by both pilots and force reconnaissance operatives.

====GEN1====
'''Unlock''': Rare [[REQ]] card<br>
*Helmet Description: Asymmetrical Action Groups are cross-branch special forces teams that deter, disrupt, and defeat novel threats to the UNSC. Forced out of the shadows, the OPERATOR [GEN1] helmets worn by these specialists has become available in limited numbers.

==Trivia==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Operator}}
*The helmet looks very similar to an updated concept of the MJOLNIR armor drawn by [[Eddie Smith]] which is featured in ''[[The Art of Halo]]''.
*Although the Operator armor is used solely by the Asymmetrical Action Group, [[Emile-A239]] wore an Operator shoulder piece on his left shoulder.
*In ''[[Halo Online]]'s'' pre-Alpha the [[Armor permutations (Halo Online)|PILOT-class Mjolnir]] used this design for its armor.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Operator.jpg|The Mark V Operator helmet in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:OperatorNoAttachment.jpg|An Operator helmet without any attachments, including the base attachment.
File:OperatorSitting.jpg|A Spartan sitting in a [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican]] while wearing an Operator helmet.
File:H4-Specialization-Operator.png|The GEN2 Operator armor in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4 MJOLNIR Operator.png|Operator armor.
File:Hoya - Operator.png|[[Hoya]] wearing the GEN2 Operator armor.
File:Operator Hud.png|GEN2 Operator Heads-up display.
File:H5-Waypoint-Operator.png|Operator armor on [[Halo Waypoint]]'s armor customization for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 4]]''
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]''

==Note==
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==Sources==
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