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SHINOBI-class Mjolnir

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Shinobi
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Production overview

Type:

Compatible with MJOLNIR (GEN2)[1]

Technical specifications

Feature(s):

Several levels of restricted functionality.[2]

 

SHINOBI-class Mjolnir is a human armor suite of unknown origin, was discovered aboard a derelict freighter in the Lacaille 9352 system.[2] It was made to be compatible with MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2] after recovery analysis by the Office of Naval Intelligence.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Shinobi helmet's core systems are considered "black boxes" to United Nations Space Command analysts,[1] with the suits featuring several levels of restricted functionality.[2] The shoulder pauldrons are compatible with other armor sets,[3] with ONI's work on the recovered suits making the Shinobi helmet successfully integrated with standard GEN2 Mjolnir techsuits and Spartan neural interfaces.[1]

Development history[edit]

Several suits of Shinobi were discovered aboard a derelict freighter of unknown origin in the Lacaille 9352 system.[2] With several Shinobi suits created,[2] the armor is suggested to be related to a super-soldier program,[4] though its manufacturer and intended users are, c.2558, unknown to ONI. Despite this, the organisation continues to probe the suits to unlock their secrets.[1][2]

Usage[edit]

Though aware of the inherent risks involved, ONI has authorized limited testing of the SHINOBI armor for a select few classified Spartan-IV operatives.[5] With Spartan-III Tom-B292 used the shoulders of this armor in 2558,[3] and has also been seen wearing a full set of Shinobi armor minus the helmet.[6]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

Shinobi was first introduced as an armor set in Halo 5: Guardians in the Battle of Shadow and Light update, unlockable through the Requisition system.[7] The Shinobi set has one alternate skin design, Heartless - implemented in the Hammer Storm update.

Armor Description Rarity Introduced in Unlock requirements
REQ icon for the Shinobi armor.
Shinobi (helmet) 		The SHINOBI core systems remain cryptic "black boxes" to UNSC analysts, despite ONI's successes in integrating the SHINOBI helmet with standard GEN2 Mjolnir techsuits and Spartan neural interfaces. Ultra Rare Battle of Shadow and Light Purchase a Gold REQ pack for REQ Points 10,000 REQ points.
REQ icon for the Shinobi armor.
Shinobi Heartless (helmet skin) 		Legendary Hammer Storm
REQ icon for the Shinobi armor.
Shinobi (body) 		Discovered aboard a derelict freighter in Lacaille 9352, SHINOBI armor has no known manufacturer or intended user. ONI continues to probe the recovered suits to unlock what appears to be several levels of restricted functionality. Ultra Rare Battle of Shadow and Light
REQ icon for the Shinobi armor.
Shinobi Heartless (body skin) 		Legendary Hammer Storm

Production notes[edit]

The Shinobi armor was created by the Berlin-based outsource studio Airborn Studios.[8] Internally, the armor was known by the codename A086 during development.[9][10] Additionally, the armor was considered a spiritual successor to Halo 3's Hayabusa armor.[11] Fitting its inspiration, the name "shinobi" refers to a covert agent or mercenary warrior in feudal Japan.

Gallery[edit]

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  • Concept art for the armor.

    Concept art for the armor.

  • Concept art for the armor.

    Concept art for the armor.

  • Renders of the Shinobi armor.

    Renders of the Shinobi armor.

  • The armor from the front and back.

    The armor from the front and back.

  • The back of the armor.

    The back of the armor.

  • Render of the armour with the Heartless skin.

    Render of the armour with the Heartless skin.

Screenshots[edit]

Illustrations[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Shinobi - Helmet Description "The SHINOBI core systems remain cryptic "black boxes" to UNSC analysts, despite ONI's successes in integrating the SHINOBI helmet with standard GEN2 Mjolnir techsuits and Spartan neural interfaces."
  2. ^ a b c d e f Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Shinobi - Body Description "Discovered aboard a derelict freighter in Lacaille 9352, SHINOBI armor has no known manufacturer or intended user. ONI continues to probe the recovered suits to unlock what appears to be several levels of restricted functionality."
  3. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Community Update - Golden Clouds (Retrieved on Oct 30, 2021) [archive]
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Blightlands and Brigands (Retrieved on Oct 17, 2024) [archive]
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Fifty Caliber (Retrieved on Oct 30, 2021) [archive]
  6. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 106
  7. ^ Halo Waypoint, Battle of Shadow and Light (Retrieved on Oct 30, 2021) [archive]
  8. ^ ArtStation, Halo 5 Multiplayer Armor Shinobi (Retrieved on Feb 18, 2022) [archive]
  9. ^ ArtStation, Halo 5 Multiplayer Armor Shinobi: Original filename h5-a086-marmo.jpg (Retrieved on Feb 18, 2022) [archive]
  10. ^ ArtStation, Shinobi MP armor for Halo 5 Guardians: Original filename a086-shinobi.jpg (Retrieved on Feb 18, 2022) [archive]
  11. ^ Halo Waypoint, Community Update - Prepare for (Big Team) Battle (Retrieved on Oct 30, 2021) [archive]

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List of armor permutations by game title

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List of armor permutations in Halo 5: Guardians
Achilles • Air Assault • Anubis • Argonaut • Argus • Athlon • Atlas • Aviator • Breaker • Buccaneer • CQB • Centurion • Challenger • Cinder • CIO • Commando • Copperhead • Cyclops • Cypher • Deadeye • Decimator • Defender • Dynast • EOD • Enforcer • Engineer • EVA (GEN1 and GEN2) • Fenrir • Foehammer • FOTUS • Freebooter • Goblin • GUNGNIR • Helioskrill • Hellcat • Helljumper • Hermes • Hunter • Icarus • Indomitable • Infiltrator • Interceptor • Intruder • Jumpmaster • Legionnaire • Locus • Mako • Marauder • Mark IV • Mark V (Alpha and Delta) • Mark VI (GEN1 and GEN2) • Maverick • Military Police • Nightfall • NOBLE • Nomad • Olive • Operator (GEN1 and GEN2) • Orbital • Pathfinder • Pioneer • Pilot • Protector • Raider • Raijin • Ranger • Reaper • Recluse • Recon (GEN1 and GEN2) • Recruit • Rogue • Scanner • Scout • Security (GEN1 and GEN2) • Seeker • Shinobi • Soldier • Stalker • Stinger • Strider • Teishin • Technician • Timmy • Tracer • Tracker • Valkyrie • Vector • Venator • Venture • Vigilant • Viper • Void Dancer • Warrior • War Master • Wetwork • Wrath
For a complete list, check out our armor category.

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List of armor permutations by generation

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MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor
Mainline armor generations
Mark I • Mark II • Mark III • GEN1 (Mark IV • Mark V • Black • Mark VI • Mark VII) • GEN2 • GEN3
Armor components
Competing and related projects
ARTAIUS • Buccaneer • COBALT • HAYABUSA • HRUNTING • MELAENO • Mirage • OSTEO • Rakshasa • Orcus • Shinobi • SPI • YGGDRASIL
Armor permutations (by generation)
Supplemental equipment
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Other Mjolnir
Anvil station armor
Air Assault • Aviator • Compass • COS • Deadeye • Demo • Hammerhead • Hivemind • Infiltrator • Lancer • Navigator • Nomdagro • Pioneer • Rhine • Soldier • Suture • Tanker • Warrior
Rakshasa
AKIS II-GRD • Artaius • Bunyip • Cambion • Lechuza • Locus • Morrigan • Rakshasa • Rasetsu • Scorn • Shikari • Stribog • ULLR • Viper
Mirage IIC
Athlon • Balor • Belus • Erinyes • Extender • Mirage IIC • Neith • Nexus • Skymarcher • Squire • Street Viper • Tyro • Veles
Hazmat
Other
For a complete list, check out our MJOLNIR armor category.
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