Editing PROTECTOR-class Mjolnir

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Disambig header|the armor|other uses|Protector (disambiguation)}}
{{Armor infobox
|name=Protector
|image= [[File:H5G-Protector.png|250px]]
|manufacturer=[[Materials Group]]{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=160}}
|testsite=[[Damascus Testing Facility]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]
|role=Defensive superiority
|features=*Interlocking firm-plate visor
*Multiple sensor relays
*Narrow-set fusion harness
*Sealed Muroto charge pistons
}} 
{{Article quote|Dominant variant in the Materials Group's newest prototype security line.}}
'''PROTECTOR-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]] developed by the [[Materials Group]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H4|H4|[[Armor customization (Halo 4)|Armory]] description}}

==Overview==
===Design details===
The helmet has an interlocking firm-plate visor that includes multiple sensor relays. The suit uses an oversized power fusion pack, also known as a narrow-set fusion harness, though production models throttle the output to standard levels.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5 Armory|H5G|[[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Armory]] description}} The pauldrons also have sealed Muroto charge pistons that enhance the operator's reactive stability, improving weapon use.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}

===Development history===
Following the [[Human-Covenant War]], after the [[Materials Group]] dispersed a number of their existing contracts to other production companies, Materials internally spearheaded a new focus on defense-optimized systems. As such, the Protector variant was born, intended to be the first of a new line of "heavy" powered armor. However, procurement and design realities brought the PROTECTOR back to near-baseline standards.{{Ref/Reuse|H5 Armory}} However, Protector still became the dominant variant in the Materials Group's newest prototype security line.{{Ref/Reuse|H4}} Protector was a defining of classic security-centric GEN1 armor systems, tested at the [[Damascus Materials Testing Facility]] on [[Chi Ceti IV]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/Site|Id=h4guide|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/837d4a45-880c-453e-a6e1-fec65f037bed/protector|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Protector|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Armor Types}} 

Protector-class armor was designed for combat superiority during defensive engagements, including anti-infiltration, and siege-resistant functionality, where its heavy rating offers incredible resiliency and resourcefulness for defensive stands, predominantly for population centers and urban environments. It is optimized for zone defensive positions and forward plane coverage.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}

===Usage===
The Protector variant was used in raids on [[Mindoro]] and [[Volamon]] on [[Cascade]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}

The [[CHALLENGER-class Mjolnir]] is built on the frame of Protector, subjected to hundreds of additional tests and quality assurance checks, minimizing performance quirks that negatively impact [[War Games|competitive performance]].{{Ref/Game|H5G|Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Armory|Detail=[[CHALLENGER-class Mjolnir|Challenger]] - Helmet Description|Quote=The CHALLENGER is built on a PROTECTOR frame subjected to hundreds of additional tests and quality assurance checks, minimizing performance quirks that negatively impact competitive performance.}}

==In-game information==
===''Halo 4''===
Protector was first introduced into the ''Halo'' games as an [[Armor customization (Halo 4)|armor set]] in ''[[Halo 4]]''. The armor has one available skin: Drift (DRFT). As with all ''Halo 4'' armor, the skin was not included in the initial release of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', though the release of ''Halo 4'' on PC and the start of [[Series 4: Reclaimer]] saw the skin added into the collection as a default unlock.
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! style="width: 15%"|Armor
! style="width: 55%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo 4'')
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo: MCC'')
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|[[File:HTMCC H4 Protector Base.png|75px]]<br/>Protector
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Dominant variant in the Materials Group's newest prototype security line.
|rowspan="4"|Complete the [[List of Halo 4 commendations|UNSC Loadout Mastery - Master commendation]]
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC):''' Prototype security variant.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulders description (MCC):''' Modular left/right spaulder from Protector-class armor.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC):''' The narrow-set fusion harness provides ample extra power.
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|[[File:HTMCC H4 Protector DRFT.png|75px]]<br/>Protector Drift (DRFT) skin
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Customized with CRFT armor skin.
|rowspan="4"|Complete the [[List of Halo 4 commendations|Weapon Mastery - Master commendation]]
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default as of [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]].
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC)''' Protector helmet customized with DRFT coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulder description (MCC)''' Protector left/ right spaulder customized with DRFT coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC)''' Protector chassis customized with DRFT coating.
|}

===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
The Protector 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 is not a fully-original design, and as such includes a number of supplementary ''Halo 4'' pieces - primarily the [[RICOCHET-class Mjolnir|Ricochet]] forearms. The PRotector set has one alternate skin; Stalwart. 
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! style="width: 15%"|Helmet
! style="width: 70%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Protector Rare.png|100px]]<br/>Protector (helmet)
|align="left"|PROTECTOR armor uses an oversized power fusion pack, though production models throttle the output to standard levels.
|align="left"|Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Protector Stalwart Ultra Rare.png|100px]]<br/>Protector Stalwart (helmet skin)
|align="left"|PROTECTOR armor uses an oversized power fusion pack, though production models throttle the output to standard levels.
|align="left"|Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Protector.png|100px]]<br/>Protector (body)
|align="left"|Intended to be the first of a new line of "heavy" powered armor, procurement and design realities brought the PROTECTOR back to near-baseline standards.
|align="left"|Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Protector Stalwart.png|100px]]<br/>Protector Stalwart (body skin)
|align="left"|Intended to be the first of a new line of "heavy" powered armor, procurement and design realities brought the PROTECTOR back to near-baseline standards.
|align="left"|Ultra Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|}

==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Protector}}
===Normal gallery===
<gallery>
File:H4_Concept_MultiplayerArmors.jpg|''Halo 4'' concept art for Protector (middle row, third-left).
File:H5G-ProtectorvsChallenger.png|Protector in comparison to [[CHALLENGER-class Mjolnir|Challenger]].
</gallery>

===''Halo 4'' skins===
<gallery>
File:H4 MJOLNIR Protector.png|Default skin.
</gallery>

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

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''

==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]]