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'''VIGILANT-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR [GEN2] armor]] based on the MJOLNIR armor [[SCOUT-class Mjolnir|Mark V(S)]].<ref name="H5 Armory">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref> | '''VIGILANT-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR [GEN2] armor]] based on the MJOLNIR armor [[SCOUT-class Mjolnir|Mark V(S)]].<ref name="H5 Armory">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref> | ||
==Development history== | ==Overview== | ||
===Development history=== | |||
Based on request of [[Jun-A266|an unnamed VIP]] within the [[Spartan branch]], a one-off upgrade of the [[SCOUT-class Mjolnir|Mark V(S)]] was made, leading to the creation of the Vigilant variant. While not intended for production, interest in the suit's feature set among Spartan scout-snipers has led to several being assembled for full evaluation. Though the full extent of the VIGILANT's surveillance and stealth capabilities remain highly classified, observers have speculated the suit includes a new reconnaissance and fire control system for directing orbital artillery strikes.<ref name="CF:Noble">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-noble-intentions '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder 5/6/2016: Noble Intentions'']</ref><ref name="H5 Armory"/> | Based on request of [[Jun-A266|an unnamed VIP]] within the [[Spartan branch]], a one-off upgrade of the [[SCOUT-class Mjolnir|Mark V(S)]] was made, leading to the creation of the Vigilant variant. While not intended for production, interest in the suit's feature set among Spartan scout-snipers has led to several being assembled for full evaluation. Though the full extent of the VIGILANT's surveillance and stealth capabilities remain highly classified, observers have speculated the suit includes a new reconnaissance and fire control system for directing orbital artillery strikes.<ref name="CF:Noble">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-noble-intentions '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder 5/6/2016: Noble Intentions'']</ref><ref name="H5 Armory"/> | ||
Revision as of 15:10, March 31, 2020
VIGILANT-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR [GEN2] armor based on the MJOLNIR armor Mark V(S).[1]
Overview
Development history
Based on request of an unnamed VIP within the Spartan branch, a one-off upgrade of the Mark V(S) was made, leading to the creation of the Vigilant variant. While not intended for production, interest in the suit's feature set among Spartan scout-snipers has led to several being assembled for full evaluation. Though the full extent of the VIGILANT's surveillance and stealth capabilities remain highly classified, observers have speculated the suit includes a new reconnaissance and fire control system for directing orbital artillery strikes.[2][1]
In-game information
Halo 5: Guardians
Unlock: Ultra Rare Mythic REQ card
- Helmet description: The full extent of the VIGILANT's surveillance and stealth capabilities remain highly classified. Observers have speculated the suit includes a new reconnaissance and fire control system for directing orbital artillery strikes.
- Body description: The VIGILANT was originally a one-off upgrade for an unnamed VIP within the Spartan branch. Not intended for production, interest in the suit's feature set among Spartan scout-snipers has led to several being assembled for full evaluation.
Available skins: Watcher
Watcher Unlock: Legendary REQ card
Trivia
- The armor's name is a reference to the Monument to NOBLE Team, which describes Jun as "the vigilant eye of Noble."
- Internally Vigilant armor began as "A100" when it was first conceived.[3]
- The armor was first introduced in the Memories of Reach update for Halo 5: Guardians.[4]
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Renders of the armor for Halo 5: Guardians.
Vigilant armor on Stasis.
A Spartan-IV wearing Vigilant armor while using an SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle.
Vigilant in comparison to Scout
List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians - Armory description
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder 5/6/2016: Noble Intentions
- ^ The link reveals the armor was named A100 during production
- ^ [https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/memories-of-reach-preview Halo Waypoint, Memories of Reach Preview
