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[[File:H4-Specialization-Pathfinder.png|thumb|right|200px|A [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IV]] wearing the Pathfinder suit.]]
{{Armor infobox
{{Article Quote|IMC field tested this armor in the hostile outlands of '[[Bosque de Negro]]'.}}
|name=Pathfinder
The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Pathfinder''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)]] utilized by [[SPARTAN-IV]]s and manufactured by [[Imbrium Machine Complex]].<ref>'''[[:File:Halo-4-limited-edition.jpeg|Halo 4 Limited Edition contents]]'''</ref><ref name="Halo Bulletin 8.15.12">[https://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/08/15/The-Halo-Bulletin-81512.aspx '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''The Halo Bulletin 8.15.2012'']</Ref><ref>[https://youtube.com/watch?v=PUnnftLRSzs&feature=player_detailpage#t=284s '''YouTube''': ''PAX Prime 2012 Day 1'']</ref> It is intended primarily for use in operations that take place deep in unknown territory.
|image= [[File:H5G-Pathfinder-Render.png|275px]]
|manufacturer=[[Imbrium Machine Complex]]{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=24, 174}}
|testsite=[[Bosque de Negro]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]
|role=Operations in unknown territory
|features=*Self-actuated, independent intel assessing systems
*Heavy-gauge atmosphere filtration vents
*IMBR-119 close-fitting pauldrons
*Bravado-120 fitted stabilizer unit{{Ref/Reuse|H4LE}}
*Anterior torque couplings
*Alternating heat-tempered balance drives
}}
{{Article quote|IMC field tested this armor in the hostile outlands of '[[Bosque de Negro]]'.{{Ref/Reuse|H4}}}}
'''PATHFINDER-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H4|H4|Armor permutations (Halo 4)|Spartan Armor Customization|Detail=Pathfinder Description|Quote=IMC field tested this armor in the hostile outlands of 'Bosque de Negro'.}}{{Ref/Site|Id=h4guide|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/7cc37738-aafa-4479-a1a0-b08e9433fd76/pathfinder|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Pathfinder|D=24|M=04|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Armor Types}}
 
==Overview==
===Design details===
The helmet's visor has self-actuated, independent intel assessing systems. It also has heavy-gauge atmosphere filtration vents. The IMBR-119 close-fitting pauldron units allow smooth mobility in dense foliage. The chest has a extended canopy mount.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} The armor contains anterior torque couplings, a Bravado-120 fitted stabilizer unit, and alternating heat-tempered balance drives.{{Ref/Game|Id=H4LE|H4|Halo 4 Limited Edition|Limited Edition|Detail=[[Infinity Briefing Packet]]}} Dedicated expert systems or dedicated AIs can be housed in the PATHFINDER helmet for on-site analysis of signals intelligence. These are run in a separate virtual machine from the rest of the suit's systems for security reasons.{{Ref/Game|H5G|Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Spartan Appearance Customization|Detail=Pathfinder - Helmet Description|Quote=Dedicated expert systems or dedicated AI's can be housed in the PATHFINDER helmet for on-site analysis of signals intelligence. These are run in a separate virtual machine from the rest of the suit's systems for security reasons.}}
 
===Development history===
The Pathfinder variant was manufactured by [[Imbrium Machine Complex]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4}} It was tested at [[Ankara]], [[Mare Imbrium]] on [[Luna]] in the brutal outland conditions of [[Bosque de Negro]], where IMC determined the overall viability of the armor.{{Ref/Reuse|H4}} It is intended primarily for use in operations that take place deep in unknown territory.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
 
===Usage===
During testing, IMC deployed a number of Pathfinder-equipped Spartans into Bosque de Negro. These Spartans survived and thrived on the forest's deadly terrain and wildlife.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} The Pathfinder armor has broken several challenge-duration records during its brutal stints in Bosque de Negro.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} The Pathfinder armor is already popular with Spartan force reconnaissance, and is now seeing extensive use with tactical signals intelligence elements.{{Ref/Game|H5G|Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Spartan Appearance Customization|Detail=Pathfinder - Body Description|Quote=Already popular with Spartan force reconnaissance, PATHFINDER armor is now seeing extensive use with tactical signals intelligence elements.}}
 
==In-game Information==
===''Halo 4''===
Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder and seven other [[Specialization]]s. Progression through the Pathfinder Specialization ranks grant players with the Pathfinder armor permutations, Pathfinder [[multiplayer emblems|multiplayer emblems (foregrounds and background)]], the [[Support upgrades#List of upgrades|Gunner support upgrade]], and the [[MA5D assault rifle]] PREDATOR (PRD) weapon skin. In ''The Master Chief Collection'', the Pathfinder set, its Core (CORE) 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 Pathfinder.png|75px]]<br/>Pathfinder
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' IMC field tested this armor in the hostile outlands of 'Bosque de Negro'.
|rowspan="4"|Obtained by achieving [[Specialization|Spartan Rank PT-4]].
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default as of [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]].
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC):''' Field tested in hostile outlands.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulders description (MCC):''' Modular left/right spaulder from Pathfinder-class armor.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC):''' Bravada-120 fitted stabilizer provided by a partnership with Vestol.
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|<br/>Pathfinder Core (CORE) skin
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Customized with CORE armor skin.
|rowspan="4"|Obtained by achieving Spartan Rank PT-9.
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default as of [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]].
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC)''' Pathfinder helmet customized with CORE coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulder description (MCC)''' Pathfinder left/ right spaulder customized with CORE coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC)''' Pathfinder chassis customized with CORE coating.
|}
 
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
The Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder chest and shoulders, [[RICOCHET-class Mjolnir|Ricochet]] forearms, and [[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir|Recruit]] 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 Pathfinder Uncommon.png|100px]]<br/>Pathfinder (helmet)
|align="left"|Dedicated expert systems or dedicated AI's can be housed in the PATHFINDER helmet for on-site analysis of signals intelligence. These are run in a separate virtual machine from the rest of the suit's systems for security reasons.
|align="left"|Uncommon [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G-Helmet-PathfinderTrailbreaker.png|100px]]<br/>Pathfinder Trailbreaker (helmet skin)
|align="left"|Dedicated expert systems or dedicated AI's can be housed in the PATHFINDER helmet for on-site analysis of signals intelligence. These are run in a separate virtual machine from the rest of the suit's systems for security reasons.
|align="left"|Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Pathfinder.png|100px]]<br/>Pathfinder (body)
|align="left"|Already popular with Spartan force reconnaissance, PATHFINDER armor is now seeing extensive use with tactical signals intelligence elements.
|align="left"|Uncommon REQ card
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G-Armor-PathfinderTrailBreaker.png|100px]]<br/>Pathfinder Trailbreaker (body skin)
|align="left"|Already popular with Spartan force reconnaissance, PATHFINDER armor is now seeing extensive use with tactical signals intelligence elements.
|align="left"|Rare REQ card
|}


==Production notes==
==Production notes==
The armor utilizes the Gunner armor mod, which decreases weapon overheat time when in a vehicle gunner position and allows faster movement speed when carrying detached turrets.
During the development of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', the Pathfinder armor was codenamed "''A021''" when it was conceived.<ref>[[:File:H5G_-_Pathfinder_concept_art.jpg|''Halo 5: Guardians'', Pathfinder armor concept art]]</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Pathfinder}}
===Developmental images===
<gallery>
File:H4 Concept MultiplayerArmors.jpg|''Halo 4'' concept art featuring Pathfinder (bottom-middle row, third-right).
File:H4 Pathfinder 3d model front.jpg|Front view of the Pathfinder armor in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4 Pathfinder 3d model back.jpg|Back view of the Pathfinder armor in ''Halo 4''.
File:H5G - Pathfinder concept art.jpg|Concept art of the Pathfinder armor in ''Halo 5: Guardians''
File:H5G Pathfinder 3d model.jpg|3D renders of the Pathfinder armor model made for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G Pathfinder Trailbreaker 3d model.jpg|3D renders of the Trailbreaker skin made for ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
</gallery>
===Promotional images===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4IG_PATHFINDER.jpg|The ''Halo 4'' Interactive Guide description for the Pathfinder armor.
File:Pathfinder chart.png|[[Specializations|Specialization]] chart showing the Pathfinder armor along with variant.
File:Pathfinder chart.png|[[Specializations|Specialization]] chart showing the Pathfinder armor along with variant.
</gallery>
===Render and screenshots===
<gallery>
File:H4-Specialization-Pathfinder.png|Render of the Pathfinder armor in ''Halo 4''.
File:Halo 4 Pathfinder Visor.png|A close-up view of the Pathfinder helmet in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-TedraGrant-ScanRender.png|Spartan [[Tedra Grant]] with the Pathfinder armor in Spartan Ops.
File:H5G-Pathfinder.png|Render of the Pathfinder armor in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
</gallery>
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' skins===
<gallery>
File:H5-Waypoint-Pathfinder.png|Default skin.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Infinity Briefing Packet]]''
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''


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


{{MJOLNIR Variations}}
{{Armor/Permutation|H4|H5G}}
[[Category: MJOLNIR Armor]]
{{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 13:46, September 10, 2023

Pathfinder
H5G-Pathfinder-Render.png
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Imbrium Machine Complex[1]

Testing site(s):

Bosque de Negro[1]

Type:

MJOLNIR (GEN2)

Role(s):

Operations in unknown territory

Technical specifications

Feature(s):

  • Self-actuated, independent intel assessing systems
  • Heavy-gauge atmosphere filtration vents
  • IMBR-119 close-fitting pauldrons
  • Bravado-120 fitted stabilizer unit[2]
  • Anterior torque couplings
  • Alternating heat-tempered balance drives
 
IMC field tested this armor in the hostile outlands of 'Bosque de Negro'.[3]

PATHFINDER-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2].[3][4]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The helmet's visor has self-actuated, independent intel assessing systems. It also has heavy-gauge atmosphere filtration vents. The IMBR-119 close-fitting pauldron units allow smooth mobility in dense foliage. The chest has a extended canopy mount.[1] The armor contains anterior torque couplings, a Bravado-120 fitted stabilizer unit, and alternating heat-tempered balance drives.[2] Dedicated expert systems or dedicated AIs can be housed in the PATHFINDER helmet for on-site analysis of signals intelligence. These are run in a separate virtual machine from the rest of the suit's systems for security reasons.[5]

Development history[edit]

The Pathfinder variant was manufactured by Imbrium Machine Complex.[1][3] It was tested at Ankara, Mare Imbrium on Luna in the brutal outland conditions of Bosque de Negro, where IMC determined the overall viability of the armor.[3] It is intended primarily for use in operations that take place deep in unknown territory.[1]

Usage[edit]

During testing, IMC deployed a number of Pathfinder-equipped Spartans into Bosque de Negro. These Spartans survived and thrived on the forest's deadly terrain and wildlife.[1] The Pathfinder armor has broken several challenge-duration records during its brutal stints in Bosque de Negro.[1] The Pathfinder armor is already popular with Spartan force reconnaissance, and is now seeing extensive use with tactical signals intelligence elements.[6]

In-game Information[edit]

Halo 4[edit]

Pathfinder was first introduced into the Halo games as an armor set in Halo 4. Players need to first reach SR-50 to unlock Pathfinder and seven other Specializations. Progression through the Pathfinder Specialization ranks grant players with the Pathfinder armor permutations, Pathfinder multiplayer emblems (foregrounds and background), the Gunner support upgrade, and the MA5D assault rifle PREDATOR (PRD) weapon skin. In The Master Chief Collection, the Pathfinder set, its Core (CORE) skin, and associated customizations are available by default.

Armor Description Unlock requirements
(Halo 4)
Unlock requirements
(Halo: MCC)
H4 MJOLNIR Pathfinder.png
Pathfinder
Description (H4): IMC field tested this armor in the hostile outlands of 'Bosque de Negro'. Obtained by achieving Spartan Rank PT-4. Unlocked by default as of Series 4.
Helmet description (MCC): Field tested in hostile outlands.
Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Pathfinder-class armor.
Chest description (MCC): Bravada-120 fitted stabilizer provided by a partnership with Vestol.

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

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

The Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder chest and shoulders, Ricochet forearms, and Recruit legs.

Helmet Description Unlock requirements
H5G REQ Helmets Pathfinder Uncommon
Pathfinder (helmet)
Dedicated expert systems or dedicated AI's can be housed in the PATHFINDER helmet for on-site analysis of signals intelligence. These are run in a separate virtual machine from the rest of the suit's systems for security reasons. Uncommon REQ card
H5G-Helmet-PathfinderTrailbreaker.png
Pathfinder Trailbreaker (helmet skin)
Dedicated expert systems or dedicated AI's can be housed in the PATHFINDER helmet for on-site analysis of signals intelligence. These are run in a separate virtual machine from the rest of the suit's systems for security reasons. Rare REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Pathfinder.png
Pathfinder (body)
Already popular with Spartan force reconnaissance, PATHFINDER armor is now seeing extensive use with tactical signals intelligence elements. Uncommon REQ card
H5G-Armor-PathfinderTrailBreaker.png
Pathfinder Trailbreaker (body skin)
Already popular with Spartan force reconnaissance, PATHFINDER armor is now seeing extensive use with tactical signals intelligence elements. Rare REQ card

Production notes[edit]

During the development of Halo 5: Guardians, the Pathfinder armor was codenamed "A021" when it was conceived.[7]

Gallery[edit]

Developmental images[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 24, 174
  2. ^ a b Halo 4, Limited Edition: Infinity Briefing Packet
  3. ^ a b c d Halo 4, Spartan Armor Customization: Pathfinder Description "IMC field tested this armor in the hostile outlands of 'Bosque de Negro'."
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Pathfinder (Retrieved on Apr 24, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
  5. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Pathfinder - Helmet Description "Dedicated expert systems or dedicated AI's can be housed in the PATHFINDER helmet for on-site analysis of signals intelligence. These are run in a separate virtual machine from the rest of the suit's systems for security reasons."
  6. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Pathfinder - Body Description "Already popular with Spartan force reconnaissance, PATHFINDER armor is now seeing extensive use with tactical signals intelligence elements."
  7. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Pathfinder armor concept art