Editing PATHFINDER-class Mjolnir

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Armor infobox
|name=Pathfinder
|image= [[File:H5G-Pathfinder-Render.png|275px]]
|manufacturer=[[Imbrium Machine Complex]]{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=24, 174}}
|testsite=[[Bosque de Negro]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]
|role=Operations in unknown territory
|features=*Self-actuated, independent intel assessing systems
*Heavy-gauge atmosphere filtration vents
*IMBR-119 close-fitting pauldrons
*Bravado-120 fitted stabilizer unit{{Ref/Reuse|H4LE}}
*Anterior torque couplings
*Alternating heat-tempered balance drives
}} 
{{Article quote|IMC field tested this armor in the hostile outlands of '[[Bosque de Negro]]'.{{Ref/Reuse|H4}}}}
'''PATHFINDER-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H4|H4|Armor permutations (Halo 4)|Spartan Armor Customization|Detail=Pathfinder Description|Quote=IMC field tested this armor in the hostile outlands of 'Bosque de Negro'.}}{{Ref/Site|Id=h4guide|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/7cc37738-aafa-4479-a1a0-b08e9433fd76/pathfinder|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Pathfinder|D=24|M=04|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Armor Types}}

==Overview==
===Design details===
The helmet's visor has self-actuated, independent intel assessing systems. It also has heavy-gauge atmosphere filtration vents. The IMBR-119 close-fitting pauldron units allow smooth mobility in dense foliage. The chest has a extended canopy mount.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} The armor contains anterior torque couplings, a Bravado-120 fitted stabilizer unit, and alternating heat-tempered balance drives.{{Ref/Game|Id=H4LE|H4|Halo 4 Limited Edition|Limited Edition|Detail=[[Infinity Briefing Packet]]}} Dedicated expert systems or dedicated AIs can be housed in the PATHFINDER helmet for on-site analysis of signals intelligence. These are run in a separate virtual machine from the rest of the suit's systems for security reasons.{{Ref/Game|H5G|Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Spartan Appearance Customization|Detail=Pathfinder - Helmet Description|Quote=Dedicated expert systems or dedicated AI's can be housed in the PATHFINDER helmet for on-site analysis of signals intelligence. These are run in a separate virtual machine from the rest of the suit's systems for security reasons.}}

===Development history===
The Pathfinder variant was manufactured by [[Imbrium Machine Complex]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4}} It was tested at [[Ankara]], [[Mare Imbrium]] on [[Luna]] in the brutal outland conditions of [[Bosque de Negro]], where IMC determined the overall viability of the armor.{{Ref/Reuse|H4}} It is intended primarily for use in operations that take place deep in unknown territory.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}

===Usage===
During testing, IMC deployed a number of Pathfinder-equipped Spartans into Bosque de Negro. These Spartans survived and thrived on the forest's deadly terrain and wildlife.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} The Pathfinder armor has broken several challenge-duration records during its brutal stints in Bosque de Negro.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} The Pathfinder armor is already popular with Spartan force reconnaissance, and is now seeing extensive use with tactical signals intelligence elements.{{Ref/Game|H5G|Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Spartan Appearance Customization|Detail=Pathfinder - Body Description|Quote=Already popular with Spartan force reconnaissance, PATHFINDER armor is now seeing extensive use with tactical signals intelligence elements.}}

==In-game Information==
===''Halo 4''===
Pathfinder was first introduced into the ''Halo'' games as an [[Armor customization (Halo 4)|armor set]] in ''[[Halo 4]]''. Players need to first reach [[Rank (Halo 4)|SR-50]] to unlock Pathfinder and seven other [[Specialization]]s. Progression through the Pathfinder Specialization ranks grant players with the Pathfinder armor permutations, Pathfinder [[multiplayer emblems|multiplayer emblems (foregrounds and background)]], the [[Support upgrades#List of upgrades|Gunner support upgrade]], and the [[MA5D assault rifle]] PREDATOR (PRD) weapon skin. In ''The Master Chief Collection'', the Pathfinder set, its Core (CORE) skin, and associated customizations 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:H4 MJOLNIR Pathfinder.png|75px]]<br/>Pathfinder
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' IMC field tested this armor in the hostile outlands of 'Bosque de Negro'.
|rowspan="4"|Obtained by achieving [[Specialization|Spartan Rank PT-4]].
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default as of [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]].
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC):''' Field tested in hostile outlands.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulders description (MCC):''' Modular left/right spaulder from Pathfinder-class armor.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC):''' Bravada-120 fitted stabilizer provided by a partnership with Vestol.
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|<br/>Pathfinder Core (CORE) skin
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Customized with CORE armor skin.
|rowspan="4"|Obtained by achieving Spartan Rank PT-9.
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default as of [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]].
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC)''' Pathfinder helmet customized with CORE coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulder description (MCC)''' Pathfinder left/ right spaulder customized with CORE coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC)''' Pathfinder chassis customized with CORE coating.
|}

===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
The Pathfinder set 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 Pathfinder chest and shoulders, [[RICOCHET-class Mjolnir|Ricochet]] forearms, and [[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir|Recruit]] legs.
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! style="width: 15%"|Helmet
! style="width: 70%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Pathfinder Uncommon.png|100px]]<br/>Pathfinder (helmet)
|align="left"|Dedicated expert systems or dedicated AI's can be housed in the PATHFINDER helmet for on-site analysis of signals intelligence. These are run in a separate virtual machine from the rest of the suit's systems for security reasons.
|align="left"|Uncommon [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G-Helmet-PathfinderTrailbreaker.png|100px]]<br/>Pathfinder Trailbreaker (helmet skin)
|align="left"|Dedicated expert systems or dedicated AI's can be housed in the PATHFINDER helmet for on-site analysis of signals intelligence. These are run in a separate virtual machine from the rest of the suit's systems for security reasons.
|align="left"|Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Pathfinder.png|100px]]<br/>Pathfinder (body)
|align="left"|Already popular with Spartan force reconnaissance, PATHFINDER armor is now seeing extensive use with tactical signals intelligence elements.
|align="left"|Uncommon REQ card
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G-Armor-PathfinderTrailBreaker.png|100px]]<br/>Pathfinder Trailbreaker (body skin)
|align="left"|Already popular with Spartan force reconnaissance, PATHFINDER armor is now seeing extensive use with tactical signals intelligence elements.
|align="left"|Rare REQ card
|}

==Production notes==
During the development of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', the Pathfinder armor was codenamed "''A021''" when it was conceived.<ref>[[:File:H5G_-_Pathfinder_concept_art.jpg|''Halo 5: Guardians'', Pathfinder armor concept art]]</ref>

==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Pathfinder}}
===Developmental images===
<gallery>
File:H4 Concept MultiplayerArmors.jpg|''Halo 4'' concept art featuring Pathfinder (bottom-middle row, third-right).
File:H4 Pathfinder 3d model front.jpg|Front view of the Pathfinder armor in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4 Pathfinder 3d model back.jpg|Back view of the Pathfinder armor in ''Halo 4''.
File:H5G - Pathfinder concept art.jpg|Concept art of the Pathfinder armor in ''Halo 5: Guardians''
File:H5G Pathfinder 3d model.jpg|Three-dimensional renders of the Pathfinder armor in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G Pathfinder Trailbreaker 3d model.jpg|Three-dimensional renders of the Trailbreaker skin in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
</gallery>

===Promotional images===
<gallery>
File:H4IG_PATHFINDER.jpg|The ''Halo 4'' Interactive Guide description for the Pathfinder armor.
File:Pathfinder chart.png|[[Specializations|Specialization]] chart showing the Pathfinder armor along with variant.
</gallery>

===Render and screenshots===
<gallery>
File:H4-Specialization-Pathfinder.png|Render of the Pathfinder armor in ''Halo 4''.
File:Halo 4 Pathfinder Visor.png|A close-up view of the Pathfinder helmet in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-TedraGrant-ScanRender.png|Spartan [[Tedra Grant]] with the Pathfinder armor in Spartan Ops.
File:H5G-Pathfinder.png|Render of the Pathfinder armor in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
</gallery>

===''Halo 5: Guardians'' skins===
<gallery>
File:H5-Waypoint-Pathfinder.png|Default skin.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Infinity Briefing Packet]]''
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''

==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}

{{Armor/Permutation|H4|H5G}}
{{Navbox/Universe/Mjolnir|Overview|GEN2}}
[[Category:MJOLNIR armor]]
[[Category:Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer armor permutations]]
[[Category:Halo 4 multiplayer armor permutations]]