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As a result of the [[UEG]]'s pioneer initiative in order to claim new territories for colonization, [[Acheron Security]] set aside a budget and design team specifically for such endeavors, and within months Pioneer was presented. The suit was eventually put into full production and tested at the [[Acheron Trauma Sim]].<ref name="H4EVG"/> | As a result of the [[UEG]]'s pioneer initiative in order to claim new territories for colonization, [[Acheron Security]] set aside a budget and design team specifically for such endeavors, and within months Pioneer was presented. The suit was eventually put into full production and tested at the [[Acheron Trauma Sim]].<ref name="H4EVG"/> | ||
It is intended primarily for reconnaissance operations in unknown or hostile environments,<ref name="h4guide"/> and was constructed to endure the rigors of a potentially hostile, alien environment, and to optimize overall performance through inhibitor mitigation.<ref name="h4guide">[[Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Armor Types|'''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''' ''- Armor Types: Pioneer'']]</ref> It also pairs advanced environmental sensors with Acheron's latest threat detection systems.<ref name="H5 Armory"/> The early prototype of the suit{{Ref/Site|Id=CFAO|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/armor-online| | It is intended primarily for reconnaissance operations in unknown or hostile environments,<ref name="h4guide"/> and was constructed to endure the rigors of a potentially hostile, alien environment, and to optimize overall performance through inhibitor mitigation.<ref name="h4guide">[[Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Armor Types|'''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''' ''- Armor Types: Pioneer'']]</ref> It also pairs advanced environmental sensors with Acheron's latest threat detection systems.<ref name="H5 Armory"/> The early prototype of the suit{{Ref/Site|Id=CFAO|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/armor-online|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Armor Online}} later recieved additional testing and upgrades at [[ANVIL Station]] following its initial usage on Installation 03.{{Ref/Game|Id=H3MCCDesc|MCC|''[[Halo 3]]'' [[Armor permutations (Halo 3)|customisation]] menu}} The suit went into a full production run following its ANVIL testing.{{Ref/Reuse|CFAO}} | ||
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Template:Article Quote PIONEER-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2] manufactured by Acheron Security.[3]
Overview
Specifications
The PIONEER helmet features passive, redundant environmental scanners whose the sensor fidelity and high-bandwidth storage capacity make it ideal for detailed environment scans used in War Games and intelligence analysis scene reconstructions.[4] The helmet also has a duel-locked rebreather (YV-65) leveraged in hostile environments. It also features a twin-plated visual sensor for increased range of spectrum. The suit also has PNR-S7 split-convex pauldrons.[1]
Development history
As a result of the UEG's pioneer initiative in order to claim new territories for colonization, Acheron Security set aside a budget and design team specifically for such endeavors, and within months Pioneer was presented. The suit was eventually put into full production and tested at the Acheron Trauma Sim.[1]
It is intended primarily for reconnaissance operations in unknown or hostile environments,[5] and was constructed to endure the rigors of a potentially hostile, alien environment, and to optimize overall performance through inhibitor mitigation.[5] It also pairs advanced environmental sensors with Acheron's latest threat detection systems.[4] The early prototype of the suit[6] later recieved additional testing and upgrades at ANVIL Station following its initial usage on Installation 03.[2] The suit went into a full production run following its ANVIL testing.[6]
Usage
Pioneer-class armor is equipped by Spartans providing protection to ONI expeditionary groups.[5]
The armor's first, and most notable, usage was during the first highly-classified exploration efforts of Installation 03 by Ivanoff Station's research deployments.[1][3] Since then the Pioneer variant has been used in assisting in the security and protection of over two dozen field teams and science detachments.[1] Pioneer suits have also been used to protect science teams on colonies and even to protect planetary engineering rigs.[1]
In-game Information
Halo 3 MCC
In the Halo: The Master Chief Collection version of Halo 3, the Pioneer variant was added as part of Season 5: Anvil content. With the updated Halo 3 armor customization options, the players can now fit their Spartan with Pioneer 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) |
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Helmet |
Acheron Security hopes that ANVIL testing will prove out improvements made after the suit's use on Installation 03. | N/A (MCC-exclusive) | Season 5 Tier 49, 1 |
Chest |
Season 5 Tier 34, 1 | ||
Shoulders |
Season 5 Tier 29, 1 | ||
Forearms |
Season 5 Tier 16, 1 | ||
Legs |
Season 5 Tier 51, 1 |
Halo 4
Pioneer was first introduced into the Halo games as an armor set and associated Specialization in Halo 4. The armor has one available skin; Adept (ADPT).
Armor | Description | Unlock requirements (Halo 4) | Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC) |
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Pioneer |
Description (H4): Used by security escort during the first exploration efforts on Installation 03. | Pioneer specialization rank 4 | Unlocked by default. |
Helmet description (MCC): Used by security escorts during the exploration of Installation 03. | |||
Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Pioneer-class armor. | |||
Chest description (MCC): Pioneer suits were the first testbed for inhibitor mitigation processors. | |||
N/A Pioneer Adept (ADPT) skin |
Description (H4): Customized with ADEPT armor skin. | Pioneer specialization rank 9 | Unlocked by default. |
Helmet description (MCC) Pioneer helmet customized with ADEPT coating. | |||
Shoulder description (MCC) Pioneer left/ right spaulder customized with ADEPT coating. | |||
Chest description (MCC) Pioneer chassis customized with ADEPT coating. |
Halo 5: Guardians
Unlock: Uncommon REQ card
- Helmet description: The sensor fidelity and high-bandwidth storage capacity in the PIONEER helmet makes it ideal for detailed environment scans used in War Games and intelligence analysis scene reconstructions.
- Body description: The PIONEER is a reconnaissance and combat expedition Mjolnir variant, pairing advanced environmental sensors with Acheron's latest threat detection systems.
In Halo 5: Guardians due to the "Body" having a predefined customisation this armor set permanently has the following parts from Halo 4:
- Body: Pioneer
- Shoulders: Pioneer
- Forearms: Contoured
- Legs: Contoured
Gallery
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Normal gallery
Pioneer, as it appears in Halo Online and Halo 3.
Pioneer armor in Halo 4.
Specialization chart showing the Pioneer armor along with variant.
A Pioneer-clad Spartan assassinating a Flood infected Spartan.
Halo 4 skins
Halo 5: Guardians skin
List of appearances
- Halo 3 (Halo: The Master Chief Collection only)
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
- Halo 5: Guardians
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 173
- ^ a b Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Halo 3 customisation menu
- ^ a b Halo 4 - Armory description
- ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians - Armory description
- ^ a b c Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Pioneer
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Armor Online (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]