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{{Armor Infobox
{{Armor infobox
|name=Defender
|name=Defender
|image= [[File:H5G - MJOLNIR Defender.png|300px]]
|image= [[File:H5G - MJOLNIR Defender.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Imbrium Machine Complex]]
|manufacturer=[[Imbrium Machine Complex]]{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=150}}
|developmentlocation=
|testsite=[[Anakara Resiliency Chamber]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|testsite=[[Ankara]], [[Mare Imbrium]] on [[Luna]]
|type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]
|type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]
|role=Defense of non-combat personnel/civilians
|role=Defense of non-combat personnel/civilians
|shielding=Yes
|features=*Neutral face-plate contour helmet
|bios=[[MJOLNIR GEN2 BIOS]]
*XV-3 modular comm tool
|era=[[Reclamation conflict]]
*12-7R shield predictor system
|firstuse=
*Class-4 DFN chest plate
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
*[[Spartan (branch)]]
}}
}}
{{Article Quote|Currently employed at research facilities on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo.}}
{{Article quote|Currently employed at research facilities on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo.}}
The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Defender''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]] utilized by [[SPARTAN-IV]]s.<ref name="H4"/> The observation and communication features of the Defender helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments. The placid Defender faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-[[Insurrectionist]] units.<ref>''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]''</ref>
'''DEFENDER-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]] manufactured by the [[Imbrium Machine Complex]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}


==Development history==
==Overview==
The MJOLNIR/Defender variant was manufactured by [[Imbrium Machine Complex]] and is employed at research facilities on [[The Sharpened Shield|Trevelyan]] and [[Installation 03]].<ref name="H4">'''[[Halo 4]]''', ''MJOLNIR/Defender armor description''</ref> It was tested at [[Ankara]], [[Mare Imbrium]] on [[Luna]].<ref name="H4"/> It was developed in response to the [[Ordnance Commission]] which stated the need for defense-centric armor variants, which would be used for the protection of civilian populations rather than the assault of enemy strongholds. The Defender variant is generally used on controller bases, ONI sites, and colonial populations where civil unrest is common.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 150''</ref>
===Design details===
The helmet has a neutral face-plate contours for activity in civilian populations. It also has a XV-3 modular comm tool that prevents localized compromise.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} The observation and communication features of the Defender helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5|H5G|[[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Armory]] description}}
 
The class-4 DFN chestplate employed in the system has a 12-7R feed (shield predictor system).{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
 
===Development history===
The MJOLNIR/Defender variant was manufactured by [[Imbrium Machine Complex]]. It was tested at [[Anakara Resiliency Chamber]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4}} It was developed in response to the [[UNSC Ordnance Commission]] which stated the need for defense-centric armor variants, which would be used for the protection of civilian populations rather than the assault of enemy strongholds. While following the strict ruling of the commission, the armor managed to be an effective combat system.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
 
===Usage===
The Defender variant is generally used on controller bases, ONI sites, and colonial populations where civil unrest is common.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} The placid Defender faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-[[Insurrectionist]] units.{{Ref/Reuse|H5}}
 
Close range weapons training is common practice for users who plan to use this variant.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
 
The Defender armor was deployed at research facilities on [[Trevelyan]] and [[Gamma Halo]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H4|H4|[[Armor customization (Halo 4)|Armory]] description}}


==In-game information==
==In-game information==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Defender}}
===''Halo 4'' - GEN2===
===Halo 4===
Defender was introduced as an [[Armor customization (Halo 4)|armor set]] in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
'''Unlock''': Achieve [[Rank (Halo 4)|Spartan Rank 24]]<br>
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
*Description: Currently emplyed at research facilities on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo.
! style="width: 15%"|Armor
'''Available skins''': CTRL(Control) and CLMN(Column)
! style="width: 55%"|Description
*The CTRL skin is obtainable by completing the [[List of Halo 4 Commendations|Bullet in the Brain commendation]].
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo 4'')
*The CLMN skin is obtainable by purchasing the [[Champions Bundle]]. This is not usable in Spartan Ops.
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo: MCC'')
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|[[File:H4 MJOLNIR Defender.png|75px]]<br/>Defender
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Issued to S-IV operatives on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo.
|rowspan="4"|Reach {{Rank/H4|2|4}}
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC):''' Issued to S-IV operatives on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulders description (MCC):''' Modular left/right spaulder from Defender-class armor.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC):''' An early effort at countering low-level Forerunner offensive protocols.
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|Image N/A<br/>Defender Control (CTRL) skin
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Customized with CONTROL armor skin.
|rowspan="4"|Complete the [[List of Halo 4 Commendations|Bullet in the Brain commendation]].
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default as of [[Series 4: Reclaimer]].
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC)''' Defender helmet customized with CONTROL coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulder description (MCC)''' Defender left/ right spaulder customized with CONTROL coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC)''' Defender chassis customized with CONTROL coating.
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|[[File:H4 Defender Column.png|75px]]<br/>Defender Column (CLMN) skin
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Customized with COLUMN armor skin.
|rowspan="4"|Purchase the [[Champions Bundle]]. This is not usable in Spartan Ops.
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default as of [[Series 4: Reclaimer]].
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC)''' Defender helmet customized with COLUMN coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulder description (MCC)''' Defender left/ right spaulder customized with COLUMN coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC)''' Defender chassis customized with COLUMN coating.
|}
 
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' - GEN2===
Defender returned as an [[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|armor set]] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. The suit is not a fully-original design, and employs several ''[[Halo 4]]'' armor pieces including the [[RICOCHET-class Mjolnir|Ricochet]] forearms and [[LG-50 Bulk]] legs while retaining the standard Defender chest and shoulders. The Defender set has three alternate skin designs; Castle, Redoubt and Fortress.


===Halo 5: Guardians===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
'''Unlock''': Rare [[REQ]] card
! style="width: 15%"|Helmet
*Helmet Description: It has not escaped notice that the observation and communication features of the DEFENDER helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments.
! style="width: 70%"|Description
*Body Description: The placid DEFENDER faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units.
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements
'''Available skins''': Castle, Fortress, and Redoubt<br>
|- align="center"
'''Castle Unlock''': Rare REQ card<br>
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Defender Rare.png|100px]]<br/>Defender (helmet)
'''Fortress Unlock''': Legendary REQ card<br>
|align="left"|It has not escaped notice that the observation and communication features of the DEFENDER helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments.
'''Redoubt Unlock''': Ultra Rare REQ card
|align="left"|Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Defender Castle Rare.png|100px]]<br/>Defender Castle (helmet skin)
|align="left"|It has not escaped notice that the observation and communication features of the DEFENDER helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments.
|align="left"|Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Defender Redoubt Ultra Rare.png|100px]]<br/>Defender Redoubt (helmet skin)
|align="left"|It has not escaped notice that the observation and communication features of the DEFENDER helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments.
|align="left"|Ultra Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Defender Fortress Legendary.png|100px]]<br/>Defender Fortress (helmet skin)
|align="left"|It has not escaped notice that the observation and communication features of the DEFENDER helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments.
|align="left"|Legendary [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Defender.png|100px]]<br/>Defender (body)
|align="left"|The placid DEFENDER faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units.
|align="left"|Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Defender Castle.png|100px]]<br/>Defender Castle (body skin)
|align="left"|The placid DEFENDER faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units.
|align="left"|Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Defender Redoubt.png|100px]]<br/>Defender Redoubt (body skin)
|align="left"|The placid DEFENDER faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units.
|align="left"|Ultra Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Defender Fortress.png|100px]]<br/>Defender Fortress (body skin)
|align="left"|The placid DEFENDER faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units.
|align="left"|Legendary [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|}


==Trivia==
*The armor's skins in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' are all named after defensive structures.
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Defender}}
===''Halo 4''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:MJOLNIR Defender.png|Render of the Defender armor in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4_Concept_MultiplayerArmors.jpg|''Halo 4'' concept art for Defender (middle row, right).
File:H4 Defender 3d model.jpg|Front and back views of the Defender armor in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4 Defender 3d model.jpg|Front and back views of the Defender armor in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-Render-DefenderArmor-Lowpoly.jpg|Full-body color render of the Defender armor.
File:H4-Render-DefenderArmor-Lowpoly.jpg|Full-body color render of the Defender armor in ''Halo 4''..
File:Halo5 Defender.png|The Defender armor in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H4IG_DEFENDER.jpg|The ''Halo 4'' Interactive Guide description.
File:Halo5 DefenderFull.png|Full-body render of the Defender armour from ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
</gallery>
File:H5GBDefender.png|The Defender helmet in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]''.
 
File:H5-Waypoint-Defender.png|Halo 5 - Default skin
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
File:H5-Waypoint-Defender-CASTLE.png|Halo 5 - Castle skin
<gallery>
File:H5-Waypoint-Defender-REDOUBT.png|Halo 5 - Redoubt skin
File:Halo5 Defender.png|The Defender armor in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]''.
File:H5-Waypoint-Defender-FORTRESS.png|Halo 5 - Fortress Skin
File:Halo5 DefenderFull.png|Full-body render of the Defender armor from the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''.
File:H5GBDefender.png|The Defender helmet in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' customization menu.
File:H5G Defender Render 2.jpg|Render of the Defender armor in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G Defender Render.jpg|A render of the armour in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
</gallery>
 
===''Halo Online''===
<gallery>File:Defender HO.png|Defender chest in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
</gallery>
 
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' skins===
<gallery>
File:H5-Waypoint-Defender.png|Default skin
File:H5-Waypoint-Defender-CASTLE.png|Castle skin
File:H5-Waypoint-Defender-REDOUBT.png|Redoubt skin
File:H5-Waypoint-Defender-FORTRESS.png|Fortress skin
</gallery>
</gallery>


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*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo Online]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
{{Armor/Permutation}}


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

Latest revision as of 13:42, September 10, 2023

Defender
H5G - MJOLNIR Defender.png
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Imbrium Machine Complex[1]

Testing site(s):

Anakara Resiliency Chamber[1]

Type:

MJOLNIR (GEN2)

Role(s):

Defense of non-combat personnel/civilians

Technical specifications

Feature(s):

  • Neutral face-plate contour helmet
  • XV-3 modular comm tool
  • 12-7R shield predictor system
  • Class-4 DFN chest plate
 
Currently employed at research facilities on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo.

DEFENDER-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2] manufactured by the Imbrium Machine Complex.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The helmet has a neutral face-plate contours for activity in civilian populations. It also has a XV-3 modular comm tool that prevents localized compromise.[1] The observation and communication features of the Defender helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments.[2]

The class-4 DFN chestplate employed in the system has a 12-7R feed (shield predictor system).[1]

Development history[edit]

The MJOLNIR/Defender variant was manufactured by Imbrium Machine Complex. It was tested at Anakara Resiliency Chamber.[3] It was developed in response to the UNSC Ordnance Commission which stated the need for defense-centric armor variants, which would be used for the protection of civilian populations rather than the assault of enemy strongholds. While following the strict ruling of the commission, the armor managed to be an effective combat system.[1]

Usage[edit]

The Defender variant is generally used on controller bases, ONI sites, and colonial populations where civil unrest is common.[1] The placid Defender faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units.[2]

Close range weapons training is common practice for users who plan to use this variant.[1]

The Defender armor was deployed at research facilities on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo.[3]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 4 - GEN2[edit]

Defender was introduced as an armor set in Halo 4.

Armor Description Unlock requirements (Halo 4) Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
H4 MJOLNIR Defender.png
Defender
Description (H4): Issued to S-IV operatives on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo. Reach Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4) Unlocked by default.
Helmet description (MCC): Issued to S-IV operatives on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo.
Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Defender-class armor.
Chest description (MCC): An early effort at countering low-level Forerunner offensive protocols.
Image N/A
Defender Control (CTRL) skin
Description (H4): Customized with CONTROL armor skin. Complete the Bullet in the Brain commendation. Unlocked by default as of Series 4: Reclaimer.
Helmet description (MCC) Defender helmet customized with CONTROL coating.
Shoulder description (MCC) Defender left/ right spaulder customized with CONTROL coating.
Chest description (MCC) Defender chassis customized with CONTROL coating.
H4 Defender Column.png
Defender Column (CLMN) skin
Description (H4): Customized with COLUMN armor skin. Purchase the Champions Bundle. This is not usable in Spartan Ops. Unlocked by default as of Series 4: Reclaimer.
Helmet description (MCC) Defender helmet customized with COLUMN coating.
Shoulder description (MCC) Defender left/ right spaulder customized with COLUMN coating.
Chest description (MCC) Defender chassis customized with COLUMN coating.

Halo 5: Guardians - GEN2[edit]

Defender returned as an armor set in Halo 5: Guardians. The suit is not a fully-original design, and employs several Halo 4 armor pieces including the Ricochet forearms and LG-50 Bulk legs while retaining the standard Defender chest and shoulders. The Defender set has three alternate skin designs; Castle, Redoubt and Fortress.

Helmet Description Unlock requirements
H5G REQ Helmets Defender Rare
Defender (helmet)
It has not escaped notice that the observation and communication features of the DEFENDER helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments. Rare REQ card
H5G REQ Helmets Defender Castle Rare
Defender Castle (helmet skin)
It has not escaped notice that the observation and communication features of the DEFENDER helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments. Rare REQ card
H5G REQ Helmets Defender Redoubt Ultra Rare
Defender Redoubt (helmet skin)
It has not escaped notice that the observation and communication features of the DEFENDER helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments. Ultra Rare REQ card
H5G REQ Helmets Defender Fortress Legendary
Defender Fortress (helmet skin)
It has not escaped notice that the observation and communication features of the DEFENDER helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments. Legendary REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Defender.png
Defender (body)
The placid DEFENDER faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units. Rare REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Defender Castle.png
Defender Castle (body skin)
The placid DEFENDER faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units. Rare REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Defender Redoubt.png
Defender Redoubt (body skin)
The placid DEFENDER faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units. Ultra Rare REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Defender Fortress.png
Defender Fortress (body skin)
The placid DEFENDER faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units. Legendary REQ card

Trivia[edit]

  • The armor's skins in Halo 5: Guardians are all named after defensive structures.

Gallery[edit]

Halo 4[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

Halo Online[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians skins[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 150
  2. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, Armory description
  3. ^ a b Halo 4, Armory description

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