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SOLDIER-class Mjolnir

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Soldier
GEN3
Icon of the Soldier Helmet.
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Materials Group (Vhalkem, Chi Ceti IV)[1][2]

Testing site(s):

Damascus Testing Facility[1]
ANVIL Station[3]

Type:

Role(s):

Support on the battlefield

Technical specifications

Feature(s):

  • Team endurance catalyst intel suite
  • Shield emitter junction
  • Heavy plated boots
  • Fixed and modular composite layers
  • Additional magnetic hard points
 
Rigorously tested at Damascus Testing Facility on the rocky world of Chi Ceti IV.[4]

SOLDIER-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor that was developed by the Materials Group.[4]

GEN2 overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The helmet is comprised of components similar to those used by Marines, and the helmet has a "Team endurance catalyst" intel suite.[1] In addition, the Soldier helmet is also noted for its low power consumption and is one of the most comfortable MJOLNIR helmets to wear due to the excessive attention paid to ergonomics in its design.[5]

The legs have a shield emitter junction, heavy plated boots, and fixed soft cases. The armor has a variable case structure, which extends combat as operators will have more equipment, ammo, and materials. All these cases have minimal disruption on most Spartan-IVs.[1] The armor also has both fixed and modular composite layers, and additional magnetic hard points.[6]

Development history[edit]

An early prototype of the SOLDIER-class was tested at ANVIL Station, wherein it was proven to be one of the MJOLNIR platform's most versatile variants.[7][3]

Having entered service by January 2553,[8] the Soldier-class variant was manufactured by the Materials Group and tested at the Damascus Testing Facility on Chi Ceti IV. Soldier-class armor functions in a support capacity on the battlefield as operators equipped with this armor can carry substantially more equipment than Spartans wearing other armor types, while retaining their field mobility and dexterity.[4]

Because of its adaptability, design features of the Soldier system have been integrated to some newer models of ODST armor.[9]

Usage[edit]

The Soldier variant maintains the second-highest adoption rate on the UNSC Infinity.[1]

GEN3 overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The GEN3 iteration of the SOLDIER helmet features a new revision of Materials Group's combat catalyst firmware. The fireteam synchronization features remained unfinished, but Dr. Halsey's interest may accelerate development.

In-game information[edit]

Halo 3 MCC[edit]

In the Halo: The Master Chief Collection version of Halo 3, the Soldier variant was added as part of Series 5: Anvil content. With the updated Halo 3 armor customization options, the players can now fit their Spartan with Soldier helmet, chest, shoulders, forearms and legs. The description of the armor pieces are the same for every set.

Piece Description Unlock requirements (Halo 3) Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
HTMCC H3 Soldier Helmet Icon.png
Helmet
Anvil Station testing has proven this is one of the Mjolnir platform's most versatile variants. N/A (MCC-exclusive) Series 5 Tier 19, Spartan Point 1
HTMCC H3 Soldier Chest Icon.png
Chest
Series 5 Tier 98, Spartan Point 1
HTMCC H3 Soldier LShoulder Icon.pngHTMCC H3 Soldier RShoulder Icon.png
Shoulders
Series 5 Tier 73, Spartan Point 1
HTMCC H3 Soldier Forearms Icon.png
Forearms
Series 5 Tier 99, Spartan Point 1
HTMCC H3 Soldier Legs Icon.png
Legs
Series 5 Tier 44, Spartan Point 1

Halo 4[edit]

Soldier was first introduced as an armor permutation in Halo 4. The armor has one available skin dubbed "Zenith" (ZNTH).

Armor Description Unlock requirements (Halo 4) Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
H4 MJOLNIR Soldier.png
Soldier
Description (H4): Rigorously tested at Damascus Testing Facility on the rocky world of Chi Ceti IV. Reach Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4) Unlocked by default.
Helmet description (MCC): Rigorously tested on the rocky world of Chi Ceti IV.
Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Soldier-class armor.
Chest description (MCC): Optimized for medium-range tactical engagements.
N/A
Soldier Zenith (ZNTH) skin
Description (H4): Customized with ZENITH armor skin. Complete the Spartan Spree - Master commendation. Unlocked by default.
Helmet description (MCC) Soldier helmet customized with ZENITH coating.
Shoulder description (MCC) Soldier left/ right spaulder customized with ZENITH coating.
Chest description (MCC) Soldier chassis customized with ZENITH coating.

Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta[edit]

Soldier would return in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta as an unlock within the beta's progression system. It featured only one variant.

Armor Manufacturer Description Unlock requirements
Soldier armor in the Halo 5 beta.
Soldier
Materials Group Helmet description: Low power consumption, comfort, and obsessive attention paid in ergonomics distinguish the SOLDIER helmet design from other Mjolnir patterns. Reach Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4)
Body description: The SOLDIER armor system has proven so adaptable that design features have been integrated into the latest ODST combat ensembles. Reach Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4)

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

Solder would be among the launch-era armor that returned in Halo 5: Guardians as an armor permutation unlockable via the Requisition system. The Soldier set in Halo 5 utilizes the Soldier chest and shoulders, and unique forearms and leg armor. Unlike the Halo 5 beta, the Soldier set has three alternate skins in the final release: Dogface, Leatherneck, and Rebel. Soldier's body armor would also be shared with Scanner.

Armor Description Rarity Introduced in Unlock requirements
REQ icon for the Soldier armor.
Soldier (helmet)
Low power consumption, comfort, and obsessive attention paid in ergonomics distinguish the SOLDIER helmet design from other Mjolnir patterns. Common Introduced on launch. Purchase a Silver REQ pack for REQ Points 5,000 REQ points.
REQ icon for the Soldier armor.
Soldier Leatherneck (helmet skin)
REQ icon for the Soldier armor.
Soldier Rebel (helmet skin)
Uncommon
REQ icon for the Soldier armor.
Soldier Dogface (helmet skin)
Rare
REQ icon for the Soldier armor.
Soldier (body)
The SOLDIER armor system has proven so adaptable that design features have been integrated into the latest ODST combat ensembles. Common
REQ icon for the Soldier armor.
Soldier Leatherneck (body skin)
REQ icon for the Soldier armor.
Soldier Rebel (body skin)
Uncommon
REQ icon for the Soldier armor.
Soldier Dogface (body skin)
Rare

Halo Infinite[edit]

The Soldier helmet and its attachments are available for multiplayer Spartan armor customization on the Mark VII armor core in Halo Infinite. The helmet would be made cross-core with Season 05: Reckoning.

Armor Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
Icon of the Soldier Helmet.
SOLDIER
Materials Group The latest iteration of the SOLDIER helmet features a new revision of Materials Group's combat catalyst firmware. The fireteam synchronization features remained unfinished, but Dr. Halsey's interest may accelerate development. Common Season 01: Heroes of Reach Purchase "Soldier Armor Set" from the Shop for 1,000 cR (Originally 2,000 cR)
Icon of the FC-I/Basil Helmet Attachment.
FC-I/BASIL
Meyer e.V. Project THEIA is a field test for - among other things - extremely compact, mission-specific optronics used by field commanders. Epic

Attachments[edit]

The following attachments are not exclusive to Soldier, and are compatible with other helmets on the Mark VII core.

Production notes[edit]

References[edit]

The skins for Soldier reference military slang. "Leatherneck" is military slang referring to a US Marine, as is "Devil Dog", of which "Dogface" is derived.

Gallery[edit]

Illustrations[edit]

Halo 3[edit]

Halo 4[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians skins[edit]

Halo Online[edit]

Halo Infinite[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 21, 166
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: Soldier - Helmet Description "The latest iteration of the SOLDIER helmet features a new revision of Materials Group's combat catalyst firmware. The fireteam synchronization features remained unfinished, but Dr. Halsey's interest may accelerate development."
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Halo 3 Spartan Armor Customization: Soldier - Description "Anvil Station testing has proven this is one of the Mjolnir platform's most versatile variants."
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c Halo 4, Spartan Armor Customization: Soldier Description "Rigorously tested at Damascus Testing Facility on the rocky world of Chi Ceti IV."
  5. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Soldier - Helmet Description "Low power consumption, comfort, and obsessive attention paid in ergonomics distinguish the SOLDIER helmet design from other Mjolnir patterns."
  6. ^ Halo 4 Limited Edition: Infinity briefing packet
  7. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Armor Online (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  8. ^ Halo: Initiation, issue #2
  9. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Soldier - Body Description "The SOLDIER armor system has proven so adaptable that design features have been integrated into the latest ODST combat ensembles."