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|type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]] | |type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]] | ||
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'''PIONEER-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]] manufactured by [[Acheron Security]]. | '''PIONEER-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]] manufactured by [[Acheron Security]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H4|Game=H4|Section=Armor permutations (Halo 4)|SectionLinkText=Spartan Armor Customization|Detail=PIONEER Description}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Specifications=== | ===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. | 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.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5|Game=H5G|Section=Armor permutations (Halo 5: Guardians)|SectionLinkText=Armor Permutations|Detail=PIONEER - Helmet Description|Quote=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.}} 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.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} | ||
===Development history=== | ===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]].{{Ref/Reuse|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/Reuse|H4EVG}} | ||
It is intended primarily for reconnaissance operations in unknown or hostile environments,{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}} and was constructed to endure the rigors of a potentially hostile, alien environment, and to optimize overall performance through inhibitor mitigation. | It is intended primarily for reconnaissance operations in unknown or hostile environments,{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}} and was constructed to endure the rigors of a potentially hostile, alien environment, and to optimize overall performance through inhibitor mitigation.{{Ref/Site|Id=h4guide|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/47d93a8b-6d8f-4f4b-8d98-e3b6d10d8192/pioneer|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Pioneer|D=23|M=4|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Armor Types}} It also pairs advanced environmental sensors with Acheron's latest threat detection systems.{{Ref/Reuse|H5}} 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}} | ||
===Usage=== | ===Usage=== | ||
Pioneer-class armor is equipped by [[Spartan]]s providing protection to [[ONI]] expeditionary groups.{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}} | Pioneer-class armor is equipped by [[Spartan]]s providing protection to [[ONI]] expeditionary groups.{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}} | ||
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.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse| | 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.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4}} Since then the Pioneer variant has been used in assisting in the security and protection of over two dozen field teams and science detachments.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} Pioneer suits have also been used to protect science teams on colonies and even to protect planetary engineering rigs.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} | ||
==In-game Information== | ==In-game Information== | ||
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===''Halo 5: Guardians''=== | ===''Halo 5: Guardians''=== | ||
'' | The Pioneer returns in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. The helmet and body armor are unlockable as [[Armor permutations (Halo 5: Guardians)|armor permutations]] through the [[Requisition system]]. The body armor includes the Pioneer chest and shoulders, [[Contoured]] forearms, and Contoured legs. | ||
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;" | |||
! style="width: 15%"|Helmet | |||
! style="width: 70%"|Description | |||
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements | |||
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|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Pioneer Uncommon.png|100px]]<br/>Pioneer (helmet) | |||
|align="left"|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. | |||
|align="left"|Uncommon [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]] | |||
|- align="center" | |||
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Pioneer.png|100px]]<br/>Pioneer (body) | |||
|align="left"|The PIONEER is a reconnaissance and combat expedition Mjolnir variant, pairing advanced environmental sensors with Acheron's latest threat detection systems. | |||
|align="left"|Uncommon [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]] | |||
|} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Pioneer}} | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Pioneer}} | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HTMCC H3 Pioneer Crop.png|Pioneer, as it appears in ''[[Halo Online]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]''. | File:HTMCC H3 Pioneer Crop.png|Pioneer, as it appears in ''[[Halo Online]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]''. | ||
File:HTMCC H3 Pioneer Crop Back.png|Pioneer in ''Halo 3'' as viewed from the back. | File:HTMCC H3 Pioneer Crop Back.png|Pioneer in ''Halo 3'' as viewed from the back. | ||
File:HTMCC-H3 Pioneer Body.jpg|The Pioneer armor in the ''Halo 3'' component of ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''. | |||
File:HTMCC-H3 Pioneer Closeup.jpg|A closeup of the Pioneer upper body armor in ''Halo 3''. | |||
File:H4-Specialization-Pioneer.png|Pioneer armor in ''[[Halo 4]]''. | File:H4-Specialization-Pioneer.png|Pioneer armor in ''[[Halo 4]]''. | ||
File:Pioneer chart.png|[[Specializations|Specialization]] chart showing the Pioneer armor along with variant. | File:Pioneer chart.png|[[Specializations|Specialization]] chart showing the Pioneer armor along with variant for ''Halo 4''. | ||
File:H4FloodAssassination2.jpg|A Pioneer-clad Spartan [[assassination|assassinating]] a [[Flood]] infected Spartan | File:H4FloodAssassination2.jpg|A Pioneer-clad Spartan [[assassination|assassinating]] a [[Flood]]-infected Spartan in ''Halo 4''. | ||
File:H5-Waypoint-Pioneer.png|Default skin in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | |||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
{{Armor/Permutation|H5G}} | {{Armor/Permutation|H3|H4|H5G}} | ||
{{Mjolnir|GEN2}} | {{Mjolnir|Anvil|GEN2}} | ||
[[Category:MJOLNIR armor]] | [[Category:MJOLNIR armor]] | ||
[[Category:Halo 3 multiplayer armor permutations]] | [[Category:Halo 3 multiplayer armor permutations]] | ||
[[Category:Halo 4 multiplayer armor permutations]] | [[Category:Halo 4 multiplayer armor permutations]] | ||
[[Category:Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer armor permutations]] | [[Category:Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer armor permutations]] | ||
Revision as of 05:04, July 15, 2021
This article is about the MJOLNIR variant. For the UNSC Destroyer, see UNSC Pioneer.
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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.TEMPLATE ERROR: Template using invalid/disallowed fields: "sectionlinktext", "section"[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
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 Chest |
Season 5 Tier 34, 1
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  Shoulders |
Season 5 Tier 29, 1
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 Forearms |
Season 5 Tier 16, 1
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 Legs |
Season 5 Tier 51, 1
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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
The Pioneer returns in Halo 5: Guardians. The helmet and body armor are unlockable as armor permutations through the Requisition system. The body armor includes the Pioneer chest and shoulders, Contoured forearms, and Contoured legs.
| Helmet | Description | Unlock requirements |
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 Pioneer (helmet) |
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. | Uncommon REQ card |
 Pioneer (body) |
The PIONEER is a reconnaissance and combat expedition Mjolnir variant, pairing advanced environmental sensors with Acheron's latest threat detection systems. | Uncommon REQ card |
Gallery
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Pioneer, as it appears in Halo Online and Halo 3.
Pioneer in Halo 3 as viewed from the back.
The Pioneer armor in the Halo 3 component of Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
A closeup of the Pioneer upper body armor in Halo 3.
Pioneer armor in Halo 4.
Specialization chart showing the Pioneer armor along with variant for Halo 4.
A Pioneer-clad Spartan assassinating a Flood-infected Spartan in Halo 4.
Default skin in Halo 5: Guardians.
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: PIONEER Description
- ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians: PIONEER - 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."
- ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Pioneer (Retrieved on Apr 23, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Armor Online (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
