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{{Disambig header|the program|the armor variant|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V (G)}}
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[[File:GUNGNIR.png|thumb|The symbol for Project GUNGNIR.]]
[[File:GUNGNIR.png|thumb|The symbol for Project GUNGNIR.]]
'''Project GUNGNIR''' was a top-secret [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] program under the supervision of Section Three of the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]],<ref>'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''', multiplayer level, ''[[ONI Alpha Site]]'' ([[ONI Memorial]])</ref> designed to provide supplementary matériel for the [[SPARTAN Program]].<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/featured/video/the-mjolnir-project-2/46e89c1a-f619-41e2-ad7f-ab65c61ca2df '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''MJOLNIR 2'']</ref> Section Three's then-head [[Vice Admiral]] [[Hieronymus Michael Stanforth|Michael Stanforth]] had some degree of involvement with the project.
'''Project GUNGNIR''' was a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] program under the supervision of Section Three of the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]],{{Ref/Level|Id=memorial|ODST|ONI Alpha Site|Detail=[[ONI Memorial]]}} designed to provide supplementary matériel for the [[SPARTAN Program]].{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint|D=16|M=11|Y=2010|URL=http://halo.xbox.com/en-us#/intel/featured/video/the-mjolnir-project-2/46e89c1a-f619-41e2-ad7f-ab65c61ca2df|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=MJOLNIR 2|LocalArchive=The MJOLNIR Project}} Section Three's then-head [[Vice Admiral]] [[Hieronymus Michael Stanforth|Michael Stanforth]] had some degree of involvement with the project.{{Ref/Reuse|memorial}}


The program resulted in the creation of the [[Model 6 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle]], more commonly known as the Spartan Laser, as well as many supplementary armor systems, including the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/(G) variant|MJOLNIR [G] variant]], which consists of a helmet, shoulder pauldrons, and knee guards.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WD0RK578PY '''YouTube''': ''Halo: Reach - The Armory Montage '']</ref><ref name="Armory">'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', GUNGNIR Armory description</ref> Some of these armor components, including the shoulders and knee guards, are also utilized by the [[UNSC Army]] and the [[UNSC Marine Corps]].
==Overview==
===M6 Spartan Laser===
{{Main|M6 Spartan Laser}}
Project GUNGNIR was developed to provide supplementary matériel for the SPARTAN Program. The project's most notable creation was the [[M6 Spartan Laser|Model 6 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle]], more commonly known as the Spartan Laser.{{Ref/Game|Id=Armory|Game=HR|Section=Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|SectionLinkText=Armory|Detail=GUNGNIR - Helmet Description}} The Spartan Laser was developed and refined over time, resulting in multiple variants, such as the enhanced M6/E variant (originally mounted on [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]]s), the cheaper [[M6V Spartan Laser]], and the [[M8C Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Cannon|M8C G/GNC]] mounted on the [[G79H-TC Pelican]].
<gallery class=center>
File:H3-M6SpartanLaser.png|The standard M6 Spartan Laser.
File:Halo Reach - Model 8 SP Laser.png|The M6V Spartan Laser.
File:H5G-M6SpartanLaser.png|The M6/E Spartan Laser.
</gallery>
 
===Supplementary armor systems===
{{Main|GUNGNIR-class Mjolnir}}
Project GUNGNIR also developed many supplementary armor systems, including the [[GUNGNIR-class Mjolnir|G variant]] of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|MJOLNIR Mark V armor]], which consists of a helmet, shoulder pauldrons, and knee guards, as a modification of the standard Mjolnir armor for optimizing the use of the Spartan Laser.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint}}{{Ref/Reuse|Armory}}{{Ref/Book|EVG|Page=89}} These modular armor components, including the shoulder pauldrons and knee guards, were also adapted to the [[UNSC Army]] [[UNSC Army Battle Dress Uniform|Battle Dress Uniform]] and the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|Battle Dress Uniform]].{{Ref/Level|HR|The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn}}
 
After the [[Human-Covenant War]], the rights to creating the Gungnir-class Mjolnir were acquired by [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]], which developed and tested the MJOLNIR [GEN2] variant of the armor at [[WG/Facility 93-00/Kotka]] on [[New Carthage]].{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=154}} The armor has evolved into a well-rounded suit,{{Ref/Game|Game=H5G|Section=Armor permutations (Halo 5: Guardians)|SectionLinkText=Armor Permutations|Detail=GUNGNIR - Body Description}} with some [[Spartan-IV Program|Spartan-IVs]] favoring the helmet for its isolated video optics, [[Wyrd III]] sensory optimization, and enhanced cranial plating.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} The results of the project would see use outside its original scope: the target acquisition and tracking system from the GUNGNIR helmet was adapted into various UNSC weapon systems,{{Ref/Game|Game=H5G|Section=Armor permutations (Halo 5: Guardians)|SectionLinkText=Armor Permutations|Detail=GUNGNIR - Helmet Description}} while elements of the Mjolnir Mark V[G] armor, including the shoulder pauldrons, was adapted into the [[Armor accessories/SAP|SAP armor accessories]] in the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|MJOLNIR [GEN3] armor]].{{Ref/Site|D=14|M=6|Y=2021|URL=https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/halo-infinite|Site=Xbox|Page=Halo Infinite}}
 
<gallery class=center>
File:HR Gungnir Helmet Icon.png|The MJOLNIR Mark V[G] helmet.
File:HR Gungnir RShoulder Icon.png|The MJOLNIR Mark V[G] shoulder pauldron.
File:HR Gungnir Knee Icon.png|The MJOLNIR Mark V[G] knee guard.
File:HR Trooper GungnirShoulders.jpg|A UNSC Army trooper employing GUNGNIR shoulder pauldrons.
File:HR Trooper GungnirShoulders with Sniper rounds.jpg|A trooper employing a GUNGNIR shoulder pauldron with ammunitions attached.
File:HR Marine GungnirKnees.jpg|A UNSC Marine wearing GUNGNIR knee guards.
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Production notes==
*In [[List of references to Norse mythology in Halo|Norse mythology]], [[Wikipedia:Gungnir|Gungnir]] ("swaying one") is [[Wikipedia:Odin|Odin]]'s magical spear, which is an infallibly accurate weapon. The symbol for Project GUNGNIR is also a version of the Norse Gungnir symbol. The symbol is located on the side of the Spartan Laser, and on the faceplate of the GUNGNIR helmet.<ref>[http://i36.tinypic.com/10gmnio.jpg]</ref><ref>[http://i34.tinypic.com/68t0gp.jpg]</ref> The weapon's abbreviation, M6 '''G/GNR''', bears a notable resemblance to the name "Gungnir." Like the Spartan Laser, the Gungnir of mythology is an extremely accurate weapon.
*In [[List of references to Norse mythology in Halo|Norse mythology]], [[Wikipedia:Gungnir|Gungnir]] ("swaying one") is [[Wikipedia:Odin|Odin]]'s magical spear, which is an infallibly accurate weapon. The Spartan Laser's abbreviation, M6 '''G/GNR''', bears a notable resemblance to the name "Gungnir." Like the Gungnir of mythology, the Spartan Laser is an extremely accurate weapon. The symbol for Project GUNGNIR is also derived from the Norse Gungnir symbol. The symbol is located on the side of the Spartan Laser, and on the faceplate of the GUNGNIR helmet in ''Halo: Reach''.
*The GUNGNIR symbol can be seen on the side of the [[S-2 Traxus Cargo Transporter|forklift]] in ''Halo: Reach''.
*The GUNGNIR symbol can also be seen on the side of the [[S-2 Traxus Cargo Transporter|forklift]] in ''Halo: Reach''.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="160" captionalign="left">
<gallery>
File:Halo Reach - Model 8 SP Laser.png|The M6 G/GNR, one of the results of the project.
File:HTMCC HR Spartan GUNGNIR.png|The MJOLNIR Mark V[G] armor.
File:GUNGNIR_helmet.jpg|The basic GUNGNIR helmet, as seen in the Armory.
File:Gungnir.jpg|The GUNGNIR knee guard.
File:H4 MJOLNIR Gungnir.png|The MJOLNIR [GEN2] GUNGNIR armor.
File:H4 MJOLNIR Gungnir.png|The MJOLNIR [GEN2] GUNGNIR armor.
File:HInf Armor Commando.jpg|SAP/Gungnir shoulder pauldrons on the MJOLNIR [GEN3] platform.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==Sources==
==Sources==

Revision as of 19:05, June 14, 2021

This article is about the program. For the Mjolnir armor variant, see GUNGNIR-class Mjolnir.
The symbol for Project GUNGNIR.

Project GUNGNIR was a UNSC program under the supervision of Section Three of the Office of Naval Intelligence,[1] designed to provide supplementary matériel for the SPARTAN Program.[2] Section Three's then-head Vice Admiral Michael Stanforth had some degree of involvement with the project.[1]

Overview

M6 Spartan Laser

Main article: M6 Spartan Laser

Project GUNGNIR was developed to provide supplementary matériel for the SPARTAN Program. The project's most notable creation was the Model 6 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle, more commonly known as the Spartan Laser.TEMPLATE ERROR: Template using invalid/disallowed fields: "sectionlinktext", "section"[3] The Spartan Laser was developed and refined over time, resulting in multiple variants, such as the enhanced M6/E variant (originally mounted on AV-22 Sparrowhawks), the cheaper M6V Spartan Laser, and the M8C G/GNC mounted on the G79H-TC Pelican.

  • The standard M6 Spartan Laser.

    The standard M6 Spartan Laser.

  • The M6V Spartan Laser.

    The M6V Spartan Laser.

  • The M6/E Spartan Laser.

    The M6/E Spartan Laser.

Supplementary armor systems

Main article: GUNGNIR-class Mjolnir

Project GUNGNIR also developed many supplementary armor systems, including the G variant of the MJOLNIR Mark V armor, which consists of a helmet, shoulder pauldrons, and knee guards, as a modification of the standard Mjolnir armor for optimizing the use of the Spartan Laser.[2][3][4] These modular armor components, including the shoulder pauldrons and knee guards, were also adapted to the UNSC Army Battle Dress Uniform and the UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform.[5]

After the Human-Covenant War, the rights to creating the Gungnir-class Mjolnir were acquired by Hannibal Weapon Systems, which developed and tested the MJOLNIR [GEN2] variant of the armor at WG/Facility 93-00/Kotka on New Carthage.[6] The armor has evolved into a well-rounded suit,TEMPLATE ERROR: Template using invalid/disallowed fields: "sectionlinktext", "section"[7] with some Spartan-IVs favoring the helmet for its isolated video optics, Wyrd III sensory optimization, and enhanced cranial plating.[6] The results of the project would see use outside its original scope: the target acquisition and tracking system from the GUNGNIR helmet was adapted into various UNSC weapon systems,TEMPLATE ERROR: Template using invalid/disallowed fields: "sectionlinktext", "section"[8] while elements of the Mjolnir Mark V[G] armor, including the shoulder pauldrons, was adapted into the SAP armor accessories in the MJOLNIR [GEN3] armor.[9]

  • The MJOLNIR Mark V[G] helmet.

    The MJOLNIR Mark V[G] helmet.

  • The MJOLNIR Mark V[G] shoulder pauldron.

    The MJOLNIR Mark V[G] shoulder pauldron.

  • The MJOLNIR Mark V[G] knee guard.

    The MJOLNIR Mark V[G] knee guard.

  • A UNSC Army trooper employing GUNGNIR shoulder pauldrons.

    A UNSC Army trooper employing GUNGNIR shoulder pauldrons.

  • A trooper employing a GUNGNIR shoulder pauldron with ammunitions attached.

    A trooper employing a GUNGNIR shoulder pauldron with ammunitions attached.

  • A UNSC Marine wearing GUNGNIR knee guards.

    A UNSC Marine wearing GUNGNIR knee guards.

Production notes

  • In Norse mythology, Gungnir ("swaying one") is Odin's magical spear, which is an infallibly accurate weapon. The Spartan Laser's abbreviation, M6 G/GNR, bears a notable resemblance to the name "Gungnir." Like the Gungnir of mythology, the Spartan Laser is an extremely accurate weapon. The symbol for Project GUNGNIR is also derived from the Norse Gungnir symbol. The symbol is located on the side of the Spartan Laser, and on the faceplate of the GUNGNIR helmet in Halo: Reach.
  • The GUNGNIR symbol can also be seen on the side of the forklift in Halo: Reach.

Gallery

  • The MJOLNIR Mark V[G] armor.

    The MJOLNIR Mark V[G] armor.

  • The MJOLNIR [GEN2] GUNGNIR armor.

    The MJOLNIR [GEN2] GUNGNIR armor.

  • SAP/Gungnir shoulder pauldrons on the MJOLNIR [GEN3] platform.

    SAP/Gungnir shoulder pauldrons on the MJOLNIR [GEN3] platform.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo 3: ODST, campaign level ONI Alpha Site: ONI Memorial
  2. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, MJOLNIR 2 (Retrieved on Nov 16, 2010) [local archive] [external archive]
  3. ^ a b Halo: Reach: GUNGNIR - Helmet Description
  4. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 89
  5. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level The Pillar of Autumn
  6. ^ a b Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 154
  7. ^ Halo 5: Guardians: GUNGNIR - Body Description
  8. ^ Halo 5: Guardians: GUNGNIR - Helmet Description
  9. ^ Xbox, Halo Infinite (Retrieved on Jun 14, 2021) [archive]
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