Editing RAKSHASA-class Mjolnir

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Armor infobox
|name=Rakshasa
|image=[[File:HINF Mjolnir Rakshasa front.png|250px]]
|manufacturer=[[Lethbridge Industrial]]{{Ref/Game|Id=HIAHCoreRakshasa|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Rakshasa - Armor Core Description|Quote=RAKSHASA armor was battle-tested by Delta-6 hunter-killer teams and disruption operatives who ranged far into the former Covenant core worlds. Key to its success are multiple levels of subsystem redundancy and an integral self-repair system.}}{{Ref/Game|Id=HIAHHelmetRakshasa|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Rakshasa - Helmet Description|Quote=The RAKSHASA is versatile, easy to maintain, and comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. Critical advantages for long-duration remote operations in hostile environments.}}
|testsite=
|type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]]{{Ref/Site|Id=HWCF128EncyclopediaExtravaganza|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-encyclopedia-extravaganza|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Encyclopedia Extravaganza|D=28|M=2|Y=2023}}
|role=*Versatility
*Easier maintenance
*Comfortability
*Assassination and disruption{{Ref/Reuse|HIAHCoreRakshasa}}{{Ref/Reuse|HIAHHelmetRakshasa}}
|weight=
|features=*Multiple levels of subsystem redundancy
*Integral self-repair system{{Ref/Reuse|HIAHCoreRakshasa}}{{Ref/Reuse|HIAHHelmetRakshasa}}
}}
'''RAKSHASA-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]]{{Ref/Reuse|HWCF128EncyclopediaExtravaganza}} manufactured by [[Lethbridge Industrial]].{{Ref/Reuse|HIAHCoreRakshasa}}{{Ref/Reuse|HIAHHelmetRakshasa}} The RAKSHASA is versatile, easy to maintain, and comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. Critical advantages for long-duration remote operations in hostile environments. RAKSHASA armor was battle-tested by Delta-6 hunter-killer teams and disruption operatives who ranged far into the former Covenant core worlds. Key to its success are multiple levels of subsystem redundancy and an integral self-repair system.

==Overview==
===Design details===
The Rakshasa is versatile, easy to maintain, and comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. Critical advantages for long-duration remote operations in hostile environments. Another key to its success are multiple levels of subsystem redundancy and an integral self-repair system.{{Ref/Reuse|HIAHCoreRakshasa}}{{Ref/Reuse|HIAHHelmetRakshasa}} Rakshasa is also able to be equipped, or adapted to use several attachments or gear.{{Ref/Reuse|HWCF128EncyclopediaExtravaganza}}

===Development history===
Developed by [[Lethbridge Industrial]], the Rakshasa armor was battle-tested by [[Delta-6 Division|Delta-6]] hunter-killer teams and disruption operatives who ranged far into the former Covenant core worlds.{{Ref/Reuse|HIAHCoreRakshasa}}

===Usage===
During the armor's service, it began to represent lived history, where the armor of one Spartan wearing Rakshasa may carry on to another.{{Ref/Site|Id=HWCF129EklundsEnsemble|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-eklunds-ensemble|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Eklund's Ensemble|D=28|M=2|Y=2023}}
 
Rakshasa was worn by [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]] [[Sigrid Eklund]] and [[Hieu Dinh]],{{Ref/Game|HI|Halo Infinite Season 2 Lone Wolves Intro Cinematic|Season 2 Lone Wolves Intro Cinematic}} where Eklund documented in her [[Sigrid Eklund's field notes|field notes]] several experiences on equipment usable on Rakshasa.{{Ref/Reuse|HWCF129EklundsEnsemble}}

===Variants===
A list of variants compatible with the Rakshasa platform.
*'''[[AKIS|AKIS II-GRD]]''' - A variant built for superhuman stalkers, killers, and assassins
*'''[[ARTAIUS-class Mjolnir|Artaius]]''' - A variant of combat exoframe, compatible with the Rakshasa armor
*'''[[BUNYIP-class Mjolnir|Bunyip]]''' - A variant donned to Spartans assigned to questionable missions
*'''[[CAMBION-class Mjolnir|Cambion]]''' - A variant designed to hunt down human targets
*'''[[CONQUEROR-class helmet|Conqueror]]''' - A Banished/Venezian variant made with the fusion of Covenant and UNSC technologies, compatible with the Rakshasa armor{{Ref/Game|Id=HIAHHelmetConqueror|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Conqueror - Helmet Description|Quote=The CONQUEROR is a Venezian fusion of Covenant and UNSC technologies made possible by massive infusions of Banished resources and stolen information. Their operators are home-grown mercenary super-soldiers eager for plunder and power.}}
*'''[[LECHUZA-class Mjolnir|Lechuza]]''' - A variant found in an abandoned ONI black site
*'''[[LOCUS-class Mjolnir|Locus]]''' - A variant designed for tactical and strategic infiltration. Known for its incredible resiliency
*'''[[MORRIGAN-class Mjolnir|Morrigan]]''' - A variant that use the latest reverse-engineered Jiralhanae stalker sensors captured from Banished raiders
*'''[[RASETSU-class Mjolnir|Rasetsu]]''' - A variant with optimizations for long term survival in atmospheres tainted by corrosive agents, chemical weapons, and biological threats
*'''[[SHIKARI-class Mjolnir|Shikari]]''' - A variant for locating, identifying, tracking, and communicating the status of highly elusive targets
*'''[[SCORN-class Mjolnir|Scorn]]''' - A variant used by Spartans who were part of supposedly disbanded black ops units
*'''[[STRIBOG-class Mjolnir|Stribog]]''' - A variant for reconnaissance
*'''[[TASKMASTER-class armor|Taskmaster]]''' - A variant used by Banished mercenary commanders, compatible with the Rakshasa armor{{Ref/Game|Id=HIAHHelmetTaskmaster|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Taskmaster - Helmet Description|Quote=Venezian power brokers are keen to leverage the Banished for expansion of their burgeoning mercantile empire. They provide the TASKMASTER suits for use by Banished mercenary commanders, while subtly probing their allies battle network for useful information.}}
*'''[[ULLR-class Mjolnir|ULLR]]''' - A variant that make use of the experimental Mímir interface
*'''[[VIPER-class Mjolnir|Viper]]''' - A variant that increase aggression levels and improve reaction times via its neural interface.

==In-game information==
{{Center|For armor pieces compatible with the Rakshasa armor core, see [[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)#Rakshasa core|here]].}}
The Rakshasa armor core is unlockable after attaining level 6 on the free [[Battle Pass]] in [[Season 02: Lone Wolves]], the second [[season]] of ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' [[multiplayer]]. With the release of the December update during ''Halo Infinite's'' [[Winter Update]], the Rakshasa core was granted to all players for free.{{Ref/Site|Id=december2022|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/halo-infinite-december-2022-update|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Infinite <nowiki>|</nowiki> December 2022 Update|D=8|M=12|Y=2022}}
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! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Manufacturer
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! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Unlock Requirements
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|align="center"|[[File:HINF Rakshasa Core Icon.png|75px]]<br />Rakshasa armor core
|Lethbridge Industrial
|RAKSHASA armor was battle-tested by [[Delta-6 Division|Delta-6]] hunter-killer teams and disruption operatives who ranged far into the former Covenant core worlds. Key to its success are multiple levels of subsystem redundancy and an integral self-repair system.
|Epic
|
*[[Season 02: Lone Wolves]] Battle Pass Level 6 (Free)
*Unlocked by default as of December 2022 Update{{Ref/Reuse|december2022}}
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF Rakshasa Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>RAKSHASA helmet
|Lethbridge Industrial
|The RAKSHASA is versatile, easy to maintain, and comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. Critical advantages for long-duration remote operations in hostile environments.
|Common
|
*Season 02: Lone Wolves Battle Pass Level 6 (Free)
*Unlocked by default as of December 2022 Update
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF HUL-I BNR DEWSPRING Helmet Attachment Icon.png|75px]]<br/>[[HUL-I/BNR/DEWSPRING]] 
|[[Materials Group]]
|DEWSPRING is an uplink co-processor which provides hardware-acceleration for interpreting deep-layer Covenant proselytization network protocols, which remain in widespread use by various remnant forces and pocket empires.
|Epic
|Complete the [[Challenges/Halo Infinite#Ultimate Challenges|"Right Between the Eyes" Ultimate Challenge]] between June 21 and June 28, 2022
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF METASHAK TALLYHO Helmet Attachment Icon.png|75px]]<br/>[[Metashak Tallyho]]
|Lethbridge Industrial
|Anarchic "podnets" used by urban youth and frontier communities for local communications can be useful sources of intelligence if Spartans know how to listen in.
|Epic
|Season 02: Lone Wolves Battle Pass Level 74 (Premium)
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF TAC RS MIDNIGHT Helmet Attachment Icon.png|75px]]<br/>[[TAC/RS/MIDNIGHT]]
|Lethbridge Industrial
|A slightly updated version of the archaic AN/PZY-800 sensor. Used by Spartan operatives that must carry a minimum of network-enabled gear, as AI-designed hardware may now be susceptible to exploits crafted by Created security forces.
|Epic
|Season 02: Lone Wolves Battle Pass Level 53 (Premium)
|}

==Trivia==
[[wikipedia:Rakshasa|Rakshasa]] ''(राक्षस)'' is a Sanskrit term for "demon" or "monster".

==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Rakshasa}}
===Developmental images===
<gallery>
File:HINF Concept Rakshasa1.jpg|Concept art of RAKSHASA-class Mjolnir for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF Concept Rakshasa2.jpg|More concept art of Rakshasa.
File:HINF Concept RakshasaCore.jpg|Finalized concept art of Rakshasa.
</gallery>
===Promotional images===
<gallery>
File:HINF TawneyPrarie.jpg|Promotional image featuring Rakshasa armor with the Tawney Prairie coating.
File:HINF - Season 3 - Redsteel Splinter coating promo.jpg|A promotional image of the Redsteel Splinter armor coating, featuring a Rakshasa-clad Spartan.
File:HINF - Season 3 - Steel Series coating promo.jpg|A promotional image of the Steel Series of coatings, featuring a Rakshasa-clad Spartan.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:HINF DewspringAttachment.jpg|A Rakshasa helmet equipped with the HUL-I/BNR/DEWSPRING attachment.
File:HINF - Rakshasa on Fragmentation.png|A Rakshasa-clad Spartan-IV making use of the Deep Stalker armor coating and the TAC/RS/MIDNIGHT attachment.
File:HINF-RakshasaDeadlock.png|A Spartan-IV wearing a Rakshasa helmet with a Metashak Tallyho attachment.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
**''[[Season 02: Lone Wolves]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]''

==Sources==
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