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==In-game information==
==In-game information==
===''Halo 4''===
===''Halo 4''===
Ranger was first introduced into the ''Halo'' games as an [[Armor customization (Halo 4)|armor set]] in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
Ranger was first introduced as an [[Armor customization (Halo 4)|armor set]] in ''[[Halo 4]]''. The armor set features one variant; Strike.
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===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
The Ranger 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 Ranger chest and shoulders, [[RICOCHET-class Mjolnir|Ricochet]] forearms, and [[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir|Recruit]] legs.
The Ranger set returned in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' as an [[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|armor permutation]] available through the [[Requisition system]]. The body armor includes the Ranger chest and shoulders, [[RICOCHET-class Mjolnir|Ricochet]] forearms, and [[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir|Recruit]] legs. Unlike its ''Halo 4'' variant, Ranger features no skins in ''Halo 5''.
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|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Ranger Ultra Rare.png|100px]]<br/>Ranger (helmet)
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|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - Ranger (helmet).png|100px]]<br/>Ranger (helmet)
|align="left"|The RANGER helmet is utilitarian and well designed, though periodic issues with VISR compatibility bedevils maintenance technicians.
|align="left"|The RANGER helmet is utilitarian and well designed, though periodic issues with VISR compatibility bedevils maintenance technicians.
|align="left"|Ultra Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|rowspan="2"|{{H5Rarity|Ultra Rare}}
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|rowspan="2"|Introduced on launch.
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|rowspan="2"|Purchase a Gold REQ pack for {{RP|10,000}} REQ points.
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|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - Ranger (body).png|100px]]<br/>Ranger (body)
|align="left"|Lethbridge no longer manufactures GEN2 RANGER armor, though it has been very aggressive in monitoring existing examples and acquiring suits slated for disposal.
|align="left"|Lethbridge no longer manufactures GEN2 RANGER armor, though it has been very aggressive in monitoring existing examples and acquiring suits slated for disposal.
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==Production notes==
==Production notes==
In the pre-alpha build of ''[[Halo Online]]'', the [[Armor customization (Halo Online)|BOXHEAD-class Mjolnir]] reused the design of RANGER-class Mjolnir for its armor.
In the pre-alpha build of ''[[Halo Online]]'', the [[Armor customization (Halo Online)|BOXHEAD armor]] reused the design of the RANGER armor set for its design.
 
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Ranger}}
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Ranger}}
===''Halo 4''===
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File:H4_Concept_MultiplayerArmors.jpg|''Halo 4'' concept art for Ranger (middle row, second-right).
File:H4_Concept_MultiplayerArmors.jpg|''Halo 4'' concept art for Ranger (middle row, second-right).
File:H4-MP-M739LMGSAW-Reload.jpg|A Spartan-IV wearing Ranger in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4-MP-M739LMGSAW-Reload.jpg|A Spartan-IV wearing Ranger in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
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===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
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File:H5G Ranger 3d model.jpg|Three-dimensional renders of the Ranger armor in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-Rangerrender.png|Ranger in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G-Rangerrender.png|Ranger in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G Ranger 3d model.jpg|Three-dimensional renders of the Ranger armor in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5-Waypoint-Ranger.png|Default skin in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5-Waypoint-Ranger.png|Default skin in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
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Latest revision as of 21:50, February 23, 2025

This article is about the Mjolnir variant. For other articles titled "Ranger", see Ranger.
Ranger
H5G-Ranger-Render.png
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Testing site(s):

Anakara Resiliency Chamber[1]

Type:

MJOLNIR (GEN2)

Role(s):

Lone Wolf missions[4]

 
Designed for remote operatives engaging in hostile environmental conditions.[2]

RANGER-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2] manufactured by Imbrium Machine Complex[1] and Lethbridge Industrial.[2][3]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Ranger-class armor is incredibly versatile, but it has a strength in its ability to operate independently of standard Spartan team configurations.[4]

The low-display bifocal visor balances intel management over visibility. The helmet also has resilient atmosphere lines. The armor has energy shield 7P-LCF actuator plug components. The pauldrons have a low-set concave pauldron design that offers impressive resiliency.[1]

Development history[edit]

The Ranger-class variant is manufactured by Imbrium Machine Complex,[1] and Lethbridge Industrial. Tested at Anakara Resiliency Chamber, it was designed for remote operatives engaging in hostile environmental conditions.[2][3] It was engineered so users deployed in the field on their own do not need to rely on intel cache, support handlers, and mission controllers. This lead to the armor being the leader within its subset for single-combatant effectiveness.[1]

Due to focusing on operational singularity, the suit is not architecturally comparable to other Mjolnir systems.[1] Even when the Ranger helmet is considered utilitarian and well designed, periodic issues with VISR compatibility bedevils maintenance technicians.[3] By October 2558, the Ranger-class armor was no longer manufactured by Lethbridge and they have been very aggressive in monitoring existing examples and acquiring suits slated for disposal.[3]

Usage[edit]

There are rumors that early prototypes infiltrated High Charity in the latter years of the Human-Covenant War.[1] The lone-wolf approach to armor infrastructure was popular with ONI/D-6 operators in the field.[4]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 4[edit]

Ranger was first introduced as an armor set in Halo 4. The armor set features one variant; Strike.

Armor Description Unlock requirements
(Halo 4)
Unlock requirements
(Halo: MCC)
H4 MJOLNIR Ranger.png
Ranger
Description (H4): Designed for remote operatives engaging in hostile environmental conditions. Complete the Combat Opportunity - Master commendation. Unlocked by default.
Helmet description (MCC): Hostile-environment helmet.
Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Ranger-class armor.
Chest description (MCC): Features 7P-LCF actuator plugs for its energy shield system.

Ranger Strike (STRK) skin
Description (H4): Customized with STRK armor skin. Complete the Protector - Master commendation. Unlocked by default as of Series 4.
Helmet description (MCC) Ranger helmet customized with STRK coating.
Shoulder description (MCC) Ranger left/ right spaulder customized with STRK coating.
Chest description (MCC) Ranger chassis customized with STRK coating.

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

The Ranger set returned in Halo 5: Guardians as an armor permutation available through the Requisition system. The body armor includes the Ranger chest and shoulders, Ricochet forearms, and Recruit legs. Unlike its Halo 4 variant, Ranger features no skins in Halo 5.

Armor Description Rarity Introduced in Unlock requirements
REQ icon for the Ranger armor.
Ranger (helmet)
The RANGER helmet is utilitarian and well designed, though periodic issues with VISR compatibility bedevils maintenance technicians. Ultra Rare Introduced on launch. Purchase a Gold REQ pack for REQ Points 10,000 REQ points.
REQ icon for the Ranger armor.
Ranger (body)
Lethbridge no longer manufactures GEN2 RANGER armor, though it has been very aggressive in monitoring existing examples and acquiring suits slated for disposal.

Production notes[edit]

In the pre-alpha build of Halo Online, the BOXHEAD armor reused the design of the RANGER armor set for its design.

Gallery[edit]

Halo 4[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 162
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Halo 4, Spartan Armor Customization: Ranger Description "Designed for remote operatives engaging in hostile environmental conditions."
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Ranger - Body Description "Lethbridge no longer manufactures GEN2 RANGER armor, though it has been very aggressive in monitoring existing examples and acquiring suits slated for disposal."
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Ranger (Retrieved on Apr 23, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]