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{{Era|HCW|Post}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Armor Infobox
{{Armor infobox
|name=Hoplite
|name=Hoplite
|image=[[File:H2AHoplite.png|250px]]
|image=[[File:H2AMP-PlasmaPistol.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Watershed Division]]
|manufacturer=
|testsite=
|testsite=
|type=MJOLNIR (GEN1)
|type=MJOLNIR (GEN1)
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]]
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]]
[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]
|role=Heavy munitions accuracy
|role=Heavy munitions accuracy
|weight=
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The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Hoplite''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]].<ref name="H2A">'''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]'''</ref> The Hoplite variant has implemented targeting and datalink advancements that increase the accuracy and lethality of its Spartan users when they operate long-range heavy munitions such as the [[M41 rocket launcher]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-marching-on '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Marching On'']</ref> Initially designed as an alternative to the [[SPI armor]] used by [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan-III operatives]], the [[Watershed Division]] unexpectedly revealed Hoplite as a low-cost MJOLNIR variant optimized for pairing with UNSC pistols. Hoplite armor lacks the sophistication of other models but is easy to build and repair.<ref>[http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/index.php?/topic/333-halo-online-closed-beta-launching-in-russia/page-3#entry8090 '''Halo Archive Forums''' - ''Halo: Online (Closed Beta launching in Russia) - Page 3'']</ref>
'''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Hoplite''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H2A|H2A|[[Armor customization (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Armory]] description}}
 
==Overview==
===Design details===
The Hoplite variant has implemented targeting and datalink advancements that increase the accuracy and lethality of its Spartan users when they operate long-range heavy munitions such as the [[M41 rocket launcher]].{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-marching-on|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Marching On}}
 
==In-game information==
===''Halo 2: Anniversary''===
The HOPLITE armor is an [[Armor customization (Halo 2: Anniversary)|armor permutation]] for Spartan characters in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! style="width: 15%"|Helmet
! style="width: 55%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo: MCC'')
|- align="center"
|rowspan=2|[[File:HTMCC H2A Hoplite Menu Render.png|100px]]<br/>Hoplite
|align="left"|'''[[Canon Fodder]] description''': The HOPLITE Mjolnir variant features targeting and datalink advancements to improve the accuracy and lethality of Spartans utilizing long-range heavy munitions such as the M41 SSR MAV/AW.
|rowspan=2|Unlocked by default.
|-align="center"|
|align="left"|'''MCC description''': HOPLITE features targeting and datalink advancements to improve long-range weapons accuracy and lethality.
|}
 
==Production notes==
{{Quote|Initially designed as an alternative to the [[SPI armor]] used by [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]] operatives, the notoriously secretive [[Watershed Division|Watershed group]] has unexpectedly revealed the HOPLITE as a low-cost Mjolnir variant optimized for pairing with UNSC [[pistol]]s. HOPLITE armor lacks the bells and whistles of most Mjolnir variants, but is easy to build and repair.|''Halo Online'' HOPLITE description}}
Hoplite was one of many [[Armor customization (Halo Online)|armor sets]] slated to appear in ''[[Halo Online]]'', prior to the game's cancellation. The set appeared in the game's pre-alpha and [[Halo Online Closed Alpha|Closed Alpha]], with a radical design change from the version featured in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. Due to the game's cancellation, the armour and its given lore are non-canon.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
A [[Wikipedia:Hoplite|hoplite]] was a citizen-soldier of the [[Wikipedia:Ancient Greece|Ancient Greek]] city-states who was armed primarily with a spear and a shield. Hoplites represent the archetypal image of Ancient Greek warriors, including the forces of [[Sparta]].
A [[Wikipedia:Hoplite|hoplite]] was a citizen-soldier of the [[Wikipedia:Ancient Greece|Ancient Greek]] city-states who was armed primarily with a spear and a shield. Hoplites represent the archetypal image of Ancient Greek warriors, including the forces of [[Wikipedia:Sparta|Sparta]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Hoplite}}
===''Halo 2: Anniversary''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H2A - Green Hoplite.jpg|An [[Avatars|avatar]] from ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' depicting a Spartan in Hoplite armor
File:H2AMP Hoplite Render.jpg|A render of the Hoplite hi-poly model.
File:Waypoint - Hoplite.jpg|A player in Hoplite armor on [[Bloodline]]
File:HTMCC_Avatar_Hoplite.png|An [[Avatars|avatar]] from ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' depicting a Spartan in Hoplite armor.
File:HTMCC H2A Insider Hoplite Armor.png|Hoplite armor in the ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' customization menu, now rendered in ''[[Unreal Engine|Unreal Engine 4]]''.
File:H2A Hoplite - Bloodline.png|A player in Hoplite armor on [[Bloodline]].
</gallery>
 
===''Halo Online''===
<gallery>
File:Hoplite_Armor.png|Hoplite as it appeared in 2555 on the ''Halo Online'' website.
File:Halo Online Site Hoplite.png|Hoplite as it used to appear on the ''[[Halo Online]]'' website.
File:HO black spartan.jpg|The Gen2 Hoplite armor, as it appeared in 2555 aboard Anvil station.
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{Clear}}
{{linkbox|gallery=yes}}


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Online]]''


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


[[Category:MJOLNIR Armor]]
{{Armor/Permutation|H2A}}
{{Navbox/Universe/Mjolnir|Overview|GEN1}}
[[Category:MJOLNIR armor]]
[[Category:Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer armor permutations]]

Latest revision as of 01:53, November 2, 2023

Hoplite
H2AMP-PlasmaPistol.png
Production overview

Type:

MJOLNIR (GEN1)

Role(s):

Heavy munitions accuracy

 

MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Hoplite is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The Hoplite variant has implemented targeting and datalink advancements that increase the accuracy and lethality of its Spartan users when they operate long-range heavy munitions such as the M41 rocket launcher.[2]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 2: Anniversary[edit]

The HOPLITE armor is an armor permutation for Spartan characters in Halo 2: Anniversary.

Helmet Description Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
Hoplite armor in Halo 2 Anniversary.
Hoplite
Canon Fodder description: The HOPLITE Mjolnir variant features targeting and datalink advancements to improve the accuracy and lethality of Spartans utilizing long-range heavy munitions such as the M41 SSR MAV/AW. Unlocked by default.
MCC description: HOPLITE features targeting and datalink advancements to improve long-range weapons accuracy and lethality.

Production notes[edit]

"Initially designed as an alternative to the SPI armor used by SPARTAN-III operatives, the notoriously secretive Watershed group has unexpectedly revealed the HOPLITE as a low-cost Mjolnir variant optimized for pairing with UNSC pistols. HOPLITE armor lacks the bells and whistles of most Mjolnir variants, but is easy to build and repair."
Halo Online HOPLITE description

Hoplite was one of many armor sets slated to appear in Halo Online, prior to the game's cancellation. The set appeared in the game's pre-alpha and Closed Alpha, with a radical design change from the version featured in Halo 2: Anniversary. Due to the game's cancellation, the armour and its given lore are non-canon.

Trivia[edit]

A hoplite was a citizen-soldier of the Ancient Greek city-states who was armed primarily with a spear and a shield. Hoplites represent the archetypal image of Ancient Greek warriors, including the forces of Sparta.

Gallery[edit]

Halo 2: Anniversary[edit]

Halo Online[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]