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{{Armor Infobox
{{Disambig header|the MJOLNIR variant|other uses|Stalker}}
{{Armor infobox
|name=Stalker
|name=Stalker
|image=[[File:H5-Stalker.png|250px]]
|image=[[File:H5-Stalker.png|250px]]
|manufacturer=[[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]]<ref name="H4EVG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''' ''- Page 176''</ref>
|manufacturer=[[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]]{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=176}}
|testsite=[[Buffalo Breaker Yards]]<ref name="H4EVG"/>
|testsite=[[Buffalo Breaker Yards]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)]]<ref name="H4EVG"/>
|type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|role=*Hunter-tracker field application<ref name="H4EVG"/>
|role=Hunter-tracker field application{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|hideb=]]
}}
}}
<center>''This article is about the MJOLNIR variant. For other uses see [[Stalker]].''</center>
{{Article quote|Developed by the NCC via intel previously gleaned from Jiralhanae stealth kits.}}
{{Article Quote|Developed by the NCC via intel previously gleaned from Jiralhanae stealth kits.}}
'''STALKER-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]] manufactured by [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H4|H4|Armor permutations (Halo 4)|Spartan Armor Customization|Detail=Stalker Description|Quote=Developed by the NCC via intel previously gleaned from Jiralhanae stealth kits.}}{{Ref/Site|Id=h4guide|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/95810f97-6e54-4b52-b689-b559e17f15d3/stalker|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Stalker|D=24|M=04|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Armor Types}}
'''STALKER-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)]] manufactured by [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]].<ref name="H4 Armory">'''[[Halo 4]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
The helmet features scanning nodes and a flush-mounted rebreather system. It is also equipped with an irregular beam visor that is loosely based on [[Jiralhanae Stalker]] visor schema. The suit has a horizontal, cross-set shield conduits.<ref name="H4EVG"/>
===Design details===
The helmet features scanning nodes and a flush-mounted rebreather system. It is also equipped with an irregular beam visor that is loosely based on [[Jiralhanae Stalker]] visor schema. The suit has horizontal, cross-set shield conduits.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}


==Development history==
===Development history===
The Stalker variant was manufactured by the [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]]. The armor was developed and produced by the NCC via intel on Jiralhanae Stalker units and other seperate advances made by ONI.<ref name="H4EVG"/>
The Stalker variant was manufactured by the [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]]. The armor was developed and produced by the NCC via intel on Jiralhanae Stalker units and other separate advances made by ONI.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}


==Usage==
===Usage===
Covenant infantry who encounter [[Spartan]]s wearing this suit are often taken back by the armor's visage, placing them at a brief disadvantage.<ref name="H4EVG"/>
The Stalker armor system offers a vast array of hunter-tracker field improvements considered prodigious among remaining [[Delta-Six Division|D-6]] operatives.{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}} Covenant infantry who encounter [[Spartan]]s wearing this suit are often taken back by the armor's visage, placing them at a brief disadvantage.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}


The Stalker armor system offers a vast array of hunter-tracker field improvements considered prodigious among remaining [[Delta-Six Division|D-6]] operatives.<ref name="h4guide">[[Halo_4_Interactive_Guide#Armor_Types|'''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''' ''- Armor Types: Rogue'']]</ref>
==In-game information==
===''Halo 4''===
Stalker was first introduced into the ''Halo'' games as an [[Armor customization (Halo 4)|armor set]] in ''[[Halo 4]]''. Players need to first reach [[Rank (Halo 4)|SR-50]] to unlock Stalker and seven other [[Specialization]]s. Progression through the Stalker Specialization ranks grant players with the Stalker armor permutations, Stalker [[multiplayer emblems|multiplayer emblems (foregrounds and background)]], the [[Support upgrades#List of upgrades|Nemesis support upgrade]], and the [[BR85HB battle rifle]] DUNES (DNE) weapon skin. In ''The Master Chief Collection'', the Stalker set, its Crush (CRSH) skin, and associated customizations are available by default.
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! style="width: 15%"|Armor
! style="width: 55%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo 4'')
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo: MCC'')
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|[[File:H4 MJOLNIR Stalker.png|75px]]<br/>Stalker
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Developed by the NCC via intel previously gleaned from Jiralhanae stealth kits.
|rowspan="4"|Obtained by achieving [[Specialization|Spartan Rank SK-4]].
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default as of [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]].
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC):''' Uses intel gleaned from Jiralhanae stealth kits.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulders description (MCC):''' Modular left/right spaulder from Stalker-class armor.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC):''' Proved out the use of cross-set shield conduits to reduce EMI.
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|<br/>Stalker Crush (CRSH) skin
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Customized with CRSH armor skin.
|rowspan="4"|Obtained by achieving Spartan Rank SK-9.
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default as of [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]].
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC)''' Stalker helmet customized with CRSH coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulder description (MCC)''' Stalker left/ right spaulder customized with CRSH coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC)''' Stalker chassis customized with CRSH coating.
|}
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
The Stalker 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 Stalker 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
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Stalker Rare.png|100px]]<br/>Stalker (helmet)
|align="left"|Large volumes of Jiralhanae equipment were left behind after the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s defeat. The STALKER helmet was the product of efforts to repurpose their brutal implements of war.
|align="left"|Uncommon [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G-Helmet-Stalker-Arrow.png|100px]]<br/>Stalker Arrow (helmet skin)
|align="left"|Large volumes of Jiralhanae equipment were left behind after the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s defeat. The STALKER helmet was the product of efforts to repurpose their brutal implements of war.
|align="left"|Rare REQ card
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Stalker.png|100px]]<br/>Stalker (body)
|align="left"|Built with a "black box" of electronics copied from Jiralhanae hunting gear, the STALKER is an eccentric Mjolnir variant that proved an ideal match for UNSC combat trackers.
|align="left"|Uncommon REQ card
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G-Armor-Stalker-Arrow.png|100px]]<br/>Stalker Arrow (body skin)
|align="left"|Built with a "black box" of electronics copied from Jiralhanae hunting gear, the STALKER is an eccentric Mjolnir variant that proved an ideal match for UNSC combat trackers.
|align="left"|Rare REQ card
|}


==In-game Information==
==Gallery==
===Halo 4===
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Stalker}}
'''Unlock''': Achieve [[Specialization|Spartan Rank SK-4]]<br>
===Concept art===
*Description: Developed by the NCC via intel previously gleaned from Jiralhanae stealth kits.
<gallery>
'''Available skins''': CRSH(Crush)
File:Halo 4 Stalker armor concept art.jpg|Turnaround concept art of the Stalker armor for ''Halo 4''.
* The CRSH skin is available by achieving Spartan Rank SK-9
</gallery>
===Halo 5: Guardians===
'''Unlock''': Rare [[REQ]] card


'''Helmet Description:''' Large volumes of [[Jiralhanae]] equipment were left behind after the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s defeat. The STALKER helmet was the product of efforts to repurpose their brutal implements of war.
===Promotional images===
<gallery>
File:H4IG_STALKER.jpg|The ''Halo 4'' Interactive Guide description for the Stalker armor.
File:Stalker chart.png|[[Specializations|Specialization]] chart showing the Stalker armor along with variant.
</gallery>


'''Armor description:''' Built with a "black box" of electronics copied from Jiralhanae hunting gear, the STALKER is an eccentric Mjolnir variant that proved an ideal match for UNSC combat trackers.
===Render and screenshots===
 
<gallery>
'''Available Skins''': Arrow<br>
File:H4-Specialization-Stalker.png|Render of the Stalker armor in ''Halo 4''.
'''Arrow Unlock''': Rare REQ card<br>
File:Halo 4 Stalker Visor.png|A close-up view of the Stalker helmet in ''Halo 4''.
File:H5-Stalker-Back.png|The back of the Stalker armor in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5-Crossfire-Breakout2.jpg|A Spartan-IV wearing Stalker armor during a game of [[Breakout]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G - Mythic Shotty Snipers.jpg|A Stalker-clad Spartan-IV on [[Eden]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
</gallery>


==Gallery==
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' skins===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:MJOLNIR Stalker.png|The Stalker armor in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H5-Waypoint-Stalker.png|Default skin.
File:Halo 4 Stalker armor concept art.jpg|Concept art of the Stalker armor for ''Halo 4''.
File:Stalker chart.png|[[Specializations|Specialization]] chart showing the Stalker armor along with variant.
File:H4-Specialization-Stalker.png|Another view of the Stalker armor.
File:H5-Stalker-Back.png|The back of the Stalker armor in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5-Crossfire-Breakout2.jpg|A Spartan-IV wearing Stalker armor during a game of [[Breakout]].
File:H5G - Mythic Shotty Snipers.jpg|A Stalker-clad Spartan-IV in a game of [[Mythic Shotty Snipers]].
File:H5-Waypoint-Stalker.png|Stalker armor on [[Halo Waypoint]]'s ''Halo 5: Guardians'' armor customization.
File:H5G-Helmet-Stalker-Arrow.png|REQ Card of the Stalker Arrow Helmet.
File:H5G-Armor-Stalker-Arrow.png|REQ Card of the Stalker Arrow Armor.
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{Clear}}
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Stalker}}


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


{{Armor/Permutation}}
{{Armor/Permutation|H4|H5G}}
{{Mjolnir}}
{{Navbox/Universe/Mjolnir|Overview|GEN2}}
[[Category: MJOLNIR Armor]]
[[Category:MJOLNIR armor]]
[[Category:Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer armor permutations]]
[[Category:Halo 4 multiplayer armor permutations]]

Latest revision as of 13:19, September 10, 2023

This article is about the MJOLNIR variant. For other uses, see Stalker.
Stalker
H5-Stalker.png
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Naphtali Contractor Corporation[1]

Testing site(s):

Buffalo Breaker Yards[1]

Type:

MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)[1]

Role(s):

Hunter-tracker field application[1]

 
Developed by the NCC via intel previously gleaned from Jiralhanae stealth kits.

STALKER-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2] manufactured by Naphtali Contractor Corporation.[2][3]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The helmet features scanning nodes and a flush-mounted rebreather system. It is also equipped with an irregular beam visor that is loosely based on Jiralhanae Stalker visor schema. The suit has horizontal, cross-set shield conduits.[1]

Development history[edit]

The Stalker variant was manufactured by the Naphtali Contractor Corporation. The armor was developed and produced by the NCC via intel on Jiralhanae Stalker units and other separate advances made by ONI.[1]

Usage[edit]

The Stalker armor system offers a vast array of hunter-tracker field improvements considered prodigious among remaining D-6 operatives.[3] Covenant infantry who encounter Spartans wearing this suit are often taken back by the armor's visage, placing them at a brief disadvantage.[1]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 4[edit]

Stalker was first introduced into the Halo games as an armor set in Halo 4. Players need to first reach SR-50 to unlock Stalker and seven other Specializations. Progression through the Stalker Specialization ranks grant players with the Stalker armor permutations, Stalker multiplayer emblems (foregrounds and background), the Nemesis support upgrade, and the BR85HB battle rifle DUNES (DNE) weapon skin. In The Master Chief Collection, the Stalker set, its Crush (CRSH) skin, and associated customizations are available by default.

Armor Description Unlock requirements
(Halo 4)
Unlock requirements
(Halo: MCC)
H4 MJOLNIR Stalker.png
Stalker
Description (H4): Developed by the NCC via intel previously gleaned from Jiralhanae stealth kits. Obtained by achieving Spartan Rank SK-4. Unlocked by default as of Series 4.
Helmet description (MCC): Uses intel gleaned from Jiralhanae stealth kits.
Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Stalker-class armor.
Chest description (MCC): Proved out the use of cross-set shield conduits to reduce EMI.

Stalker Crush (CRSH) skin
Description (H4): Customized with CRSH armor skin. Obtained by achieving Spartan Rank SK-9. Unlocked by default as of Series 4.
Helmet description (MCC) Stalker helmet customized with CRSH coating.
Shoulder description (MCC) Stalker left/ right spaulder customized with CRSH coating.
Chest description (MCC) Stalker chassis customized with CRSH coating.

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

The Stalker set returns in Halo 5: Guardians. The helmet and body armor are unlockable as armor permutations through the Requisition system. The body armor includes the Stalker chest and shoulders, Contoured forearms, and Contoured legs.

Helmet Description Unlock requirements
H5G REQ Helmets Stalker Rare
Stalker (helmet)
Large volumes of Jiralhanae equipment were left behind after the Prophet of Truth's defeat. The STALKER helmet was the product of efforts to repurpose their brutal implements of war. Uncommon REQ card
H5G-Helmet-Stalker-Arrow.png
Stalker Arrow (helmet skin)
Large volumes of Jiralhanae equipment were left behind after the Prophet of Truth's defeat. The STALKER helmet was the product of efforts to repurpose their brutal implements of war. Rare REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Stalker.png
Stalker (body)
Built with a "black box" of electronics copied from Jiralhanae hunting gear, the STALKER is an eccentric Mjolnir variant that proved an ideal match for UNSC combat trackers. Uncommon REQ card
H5G-Armor-Stalker-Arrow.png
Stalker Arrow (body skin)
Built with a "black box" of electronics copied from Jiralhanae hunting gear, the STALKER is an eccentric Mjolnir variant that proved an ideal match for UNSC combat trackers. Rare REQ card

Gallery[edit]

Concept art[edit]

Promotional images[edit]

Render and screenshots[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians skins[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 176
  2. ^ Halo 4, Spartan Armor Customization: Stalker Description "Developed by the NCC via intel previously gleaned from Jiralhanae stealth kits."
  3. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Stalker (Retrieved on Apr 24, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]