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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]]<ref name="H4EVG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''' ''- Page 150''</ref>
|manufacturer=[[Imbrium Machine Complex]]{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=150}}
|testsite=[[Anakara Resiliency Chamber]]<ref name="H4EVG"/>
|testsite=[[Anakara Resiliency Chamber]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|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
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*12-7R shield predictor system
*12-7R shield predictor system
*Class-4 DFN chest plate
*Class-4 DFN chest plate
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}}
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{{Article Quote|Currently employed at research facilities on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo.}}
{{Article quote|Currently employed at research facilities on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo.}}
'''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 name="H4EVG"/>
'''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}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
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 name="H4EVG"/> The observation and communication features of the Defender helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments.<ref name="H5">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''' ''- Armory description''</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 chest has a 12-7R feed (shield predictor system), and is a class-4 DFN chest plate.<ref name="H4EVG"/>
The class-4 DFN chestplate employed in the system has a 12-7R feed (shield predictor system).{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}


==Development history==
===Development history===
The MJOLNIR/Defender variant was manufactured by [[Imbrium Machine Complex]]. It was tested at [[Anakara Resiliency Chamber]].<ref name="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 name="H4EVG"/>
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==
===Usage===
The Defender variant is generally used on controller bases, ONI sites, and colonial populations where civil unrest is common.<ref name="H4EVG"/> The placid Defender faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-[[Insurrectionist]] units.<ref name="H5"/>
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 name="H4EVG"/>
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 name="H4">'''[[Halo 4]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref>
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===
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' - GEN2===
This armor set in Halo 5: Guardians permanently has the following
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.
*Forearms: [[RICOCHET-class Mjolnir|Ricochet]]
*Legs: [[LG-50 Bulk]]<br>


'''Unlock''': Rare [[REQ]] card
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
*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: 15%"|Helmet
*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: 70%"|Description
'''Available skins''': Castle, Fortress, and Redoubt<br>
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements
'''Castle Unlock''': Rare REQ card<br>
|- align="center"
'''Fortress Unlock''': Legendary REQ card<br>
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Defender Rare.png|100px]]<br/>Defender (helmet)
'''Redoubt Unlock''': Ultra Rare REQ card
|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 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==
==Trivia==
The skins in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' are all named after defensive structures.
*The armor's skins in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' are all named after defensive structures.
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Defender}}
===''Halo 4''===
<gallery>
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-Render-DefenderArmor-Lowpoly.jpg|Full-body color render of the Defender armor in ''Halo 4''..
File:H4IG_DEFENDER.jpg|The ''Halo 4'' Interactive Guide description.
</gallery>


==Gallery==
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
===Normal Gallery===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4 Defender 3d model.jpg|Front and back views of the Defender armor in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4IG_DEFENDER.jpg|The Halo 4 Field Guide description.
File:H4-Render-DefenderArmor-Lowpoly.jpg|Full-body color render of the Defender armor.
File:Halo5 Defender.png|The Defender armor in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]''.
File:Halo5 Defender.png|The Defender armor in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]''.
File:Halo5 DefenderFull.png|Full-body render of the Defender armor from the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''.
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:H5GBDefender.png|The Defender helmet in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' customization menu.
File:Royal-sybrandt-finaldefender.jpg|Render of the Defender armor in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G Defender Render 2.jpg|Render of the Defender armor in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:Defender HO.png|Defender chest in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
File:H5G Defender Render.jpg|A render of the armour in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Halo 4 Skins===
===''Halo Online''===
<gallery>
<gallery>File:Defender HO.png|Defender chest in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
File:H4_MJOLNIR_Defender.png|Default skin
File:H4 Defender Column.png|Column skin
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Halo 5: Guardians Skins===
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' skins===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5-Waypoint-Defender.png|Defender in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5-Waypoint-Defender.png|Default skin
File:H5-Waypoint-Defender-CASTLE.png|''Halo 5'' - Castle skin.
File:H5-Waypoint-Defender-CASTLE.png|Castle skin
File:H5-Waypoint-Defender-REDOUBT.png|''Halo 5'' - Redoubt skin.
File:H5-Waypoint-Defender-REDOUBT.png|Redoubt skin
File:H5-Waypoint-Defender-FORTRESS.png|''Halo 5'' - Fortress Skin.
File:H5-Waypoint-Defender-FORTRESS.png|Fortress skin
</gallery>
</gallery>


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


{{Armor/Permutation}}
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{{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 13:42, 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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