COMMANDO-class Mjolnir

This article is about the Mjolnir variant. For the Sangheili harness, see Commando harness.

Commando
GEN2 GEN1 Mark V GEN1 Mark IV
Production overview
Manufacturer(s):	Chalybs Defense Solutions/Special Warfare Center (GEN1) Naphtali Contractor Corporation (GEN2)
Testing site(s):	Chalybs Testing Preserve (GEN1) Buffalo Breaker Yards (GEN2)
Type:	MJOLNIR (GEN1) Mark IV Mark V MJOLNIR (GEN2) MJOLNIR (GEN3) (Compatible)
Role(s):	Improve tactical awareness

COMMANDO-class Mjolnir, also designated as the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/K variant, is a MJOLNIR armor variant originally designed by Chalybs Defense Solutions and Special Warfare Center, with the GEN2 version being manufactured by the Naphtali Contractor Corporation.

GEN1 overview

Design details

The K variant's helmet is designed to improve a Spartan's tactical awareness without the use of the modular packages that can be added to all MJOLNIR platforms. The Commando helmet package includes the most comprehensive, up-to-date tactical hardware and software systems, being compatible with CMA and UNSC battle network protocols. The variant's shoulder pauldrons offer excellent protection at the cost of limited joint mobility. The field support attachment provides additional functionality to the MJOLNIR armor.

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  An overview of the Mark V/K variant with the helmet wearing the HUL attachment.

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  Mark V/K variant component reference.

Development history

The K variant was developed at the Special Warfare Center in Seongnam, United Korea, to aid Spartan supersoldiers in specialized assaults on conventional military targets. When production for the K variant was approved, Chalybs Defense Solutions was awarded the contract to manufacture the armor, with final testing conducted at the Chalybs Testing Preserve.

The Mark IV version, which was simply a modification to the MJOLNIR suit rather than a distinct variant, originated as a prototype for standardized team leader kits. The Mark V[B] version was introduced near the end of the war in November 2551 due to the success of the Mark IV ad hoc. Unlike the previous iteration, the Mark V version was designed as a fully featured variant of the Mark V system. It was first deployed during the siege of the Inner Colonies relatively late in the Human-Covenant War.

As late as 2560, GEN1 Commando could still be requisitioned by Spartans, upgraded to be roughly equivalent to GEN3.

Usage

Several Spartans and team leaders made use of this system. Frederic-104 wore a Mark IV/K helmet during Battle of Sigma Octanus IV. Carter-A259 led Noble Team through several operations wearing the armor during the Human-Covenant War.

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  Carter-A259 facing his prototype Mark IV/K armor.

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  Frederic-104 wearing a Mark IV/K helmet during Battle of Sigma Octanus IV.

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  Carter wearing his Commando Mark V/K helmet and left shoulder pauldron.

GEN2 overview

Design details

A Spartan-IV from Fireteam Bailey wearing a green-colored GEN2 Commando armor on Ealen IV.

Naphtali Contractor Corporation's version includes a helmet, torso armor, and shoulder pauldrons. The GEN2 variant is loosely based on its GEN1 predecessor.

The helmet has a built in CNM suite for tactical application; this enables real-time synchronization with the UNSC battlenet. The helmet also has field elaboration software for real-time combat intelligence modification. The body has a wide-range fireteam allocation module.

Though the GEN2 COMMANDO-class suite only vaguely resembles its Mark V predecessor, the GEN2 NOBLE-class Mjolnir is a recreation of the Mark V/K's external architecture.

Development history

After Meridian fell, all contracts that Chalybs had were absorbed into companies that survived the war. NCC was the company that got a hold of Commando and started to circumvent its GEN1 limitations, making the armor more open for more users, and beginning production of the GEN2 of the Commando armor. This acquisition of Chalybs' original COMMANDO designs also allowed NCC to bring their GEN2 Mjolnir armor to market several months ahead of schedule.

Testing for the armor began at the Buffalo Breaker Yards.

Usage

While the armor was made more open for more users, many team leaders still opt to use Commando systems possibly out of tradition. A Spartan-IV from Fireteam Bailey wore a green-colored GEN2 Commando armor during the Battle of Ealen IV.

In-game information

Halo: Reach - GEN1 Mark V

The Commando helmet can be viewed in the Armory at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and can be unlocked once at the rank of Commander. All Commando armor types are unlockable in the game's purchase system via the use of cR. In Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the Commando set is attainable in the Season 1: Noble progression system.

The helmet resembles the HAZOP helmet with a small area of black polymer at the bottom of the visor. The base Commando helmet has a HUL[3] already attached, making it one of only three base helmets to have an attachment, the others being the Beta-5 Operator helmet, which has a goggle-like attachment, and the EOD helmet, which has a CBRN module. Two upgrades are available for the helmet. The first, CBRN/CNM, replaces the HUL[3] attachment with a CBRN apparatus featuring an Command Network Module on the left side. The second, UA/FC-I[2], adds an up-armor plate with a third-generation Hardened Uplink Module on the right side and a Command Network Module on the left side.

The shoulder pauldron is characterized by a large curved plate of armor set on the standard base, which connects it to the Spartan's shoulder. It is noticeably large and is placed high on the Spartan's arm. It is one of few shoulder pieces that utilizes the player's selected secondary color instead of their primary color.

Armor	Description	Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach)	Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
Commando helmet	Developed at the UNSC's Special Warfare Center, this helmet is compatible with all armor systems. The Mk.V/K helmet was developed at the Special Warfare Centre in Songnam, Hanguk.	Commander, 85,000 cR	Series 1, Tier 68 ( 1)
Commando (CBRN/CNM)	For operations in hazard zones; command network module.	Commander, 40,000 cR	Series 1, Tier 69 ( 1)
Commando (UA/FC-I[2])	Up-armored variant with external command network and hardened 3rd generation uplink modules.	Commander, 40,000 cR	Series 1, Tier 71 ( 1)
Commando shoulders	The MJOLNIR Mk. V/K variant was developed at the UNSC's Special Warfare Center.	Commander, 40,000 cR	Series 1, Tier 71 ( 1)
Assault/Commando chest	Anything you don’t have, you can find in the field. Anything you can’t find, you didn’t need anyway.	Colonel, 12,000 cR	Series 1, Tier 75 ( 1)

Halo 4 - GEN2

Commando was one of the armor permutations to return, albeit completely redesigned for GEN2, in Halo 4. In The Master Chief Collection, the Commando set and its Fracture (FRCT) skin variant are available by default.

Armor	Description	Unlock requirements (Halo 4)	Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
Commando	Description (H4): Now produced by the NCC, this armor is loosely based on the GEN1 variant.	Complete the Dominion Victory - Master commendation; or Complete one match of War Games or Spartan Ops matchmaking on 343 Day on December 9, 2013.	Unlocked by default.
	Helmet description (MCC): Only loosely based on the GEN1 variant of the same name.
	Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Commando-class armor.
	Chest description (MCC): Includes a wide-range fireteam allocation module.
Commando Fracture (FRCT) skin	Description (H4): Customized with FRACTURE armor skin.	Complete the Flood Victory - Master commendation.	Unlocked by default.
	Helmet description (MCC) Commando helmet customized with FRACTURE coating.
	Shoulder description (MCC) Commando left/ right spaulder customized with FRACTURE coating.
	Chest description (MCC) Commando chassis customized with FRACTURE coating.

Halo 5: Guardians - GEN2

The Halo 4 design of Commando returns in Halo 5: Guardians. The helmet and body armor are unlockable through the Requisition system. The body armor includes the Commando chest and shoulders, the Ricochet forearms and Recruit legs. The helmet of NOBLE-class Mjolnir was based on the GEN1 design seen in Halo: Reach. The GEN2 Commando set has three skins: Verde, Arius, and Matrix.

Armor	Description	Unlock requirements
Commando GEN2 (helmet)	Naphtali greatly benefited from its aquisition of Chalybs' original COMMANDO designs, which allowed them to bring their GEN2 Mjolnir armor to market several months ahead of schedule.	Uncommon REQ card
Commando Verde (helmet skin)	Naphtali greatly benefited from its aquisition of Chalybs' original COMMANDO designs, which allowed them to bring their GEN2 Mjolnir armor to market several months ahead of schedule.	Rare REQ card
Commando Arius (helmet skin)	Naphtali greatly benefited from its aquisition of Chalybs' original COMMANDO designs, which allowed them to bring their GEN2 Mjolnir armor to market several months ahead of schedule.	Ultra Rare REQ card
Commando Matrix (helmet skin)	Naphtali greatly benefited from its aquisition of Chalybs' original COMMANDO designs, which allowed them to bring their GEN2 Mjolnir armor to market several months ahead of schedule.	Legendary REQ card
Commando GEN2 (body)	COMMANDO armor features an integrated Command Network Module (CNM) for real-time synchronization with the UNSC battlenet.	Uncommon REQ card
Commando Verde (body skin)	COMMANDO armor features an integrated Command Network Module (CNM) for real-time synchronization with the UNSC battlenet.	Rare REQ card
Commando Arius (body skin)	COMMANDO armor features an integrated Command Network Module (CNM) for real-time synchronization with the UNSC battlenet.	Ultra Rare REQ card
Commando Matrix (body skin)	COMMANDO armor features an integrated Command Network Module (CNM) for real-time synchronization with the UNSC battlenet.	Legendary REQ card

Halo Infinite - Upgraded GEN1

The Mark V Commando helmet and its attachments are available for multiplayer Spartan armor customization in Halo Infinite. The Commando shoulders are available under the SAP series of shoulder pads on the Mark V [B] armor core.

Armor	Manufacturer	Lore	Rarity	Unlock Requirements
Commando	Chalybs Defense Solutions	COMMANDO helmets are compatible with all MJOLNIR systems, as well as both CMA and UNSC UNSC battle network protocols. The former proved to be invaluable in late-war efforts to recontract Outer Colonies that had been cut off by the Covenant advance.	Epic	Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 15 (Premium)
SAP/CDO	Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme	This heavily armored pauldron was popular with Spartans across a range of specializations and assignments.	Epic	Left: Noble Intention Event Pass level 8 Right: Noble Intention Event Pass level 9

Gallery

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Halo: Reach

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  Concept art of the Mark V Commando helmet.

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  The front of Commando base helmet.

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  Mark V/K permutations in Halo: Reach Armory.

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  The Mark V/K Commando helmet in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

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  The Commando helmet with CBRN and CNM attachments.

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  Up-armored Commando helmet with CNM and 3rd gen HUL attachments.

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  The Commando shoulder guard.

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  Commando-clad Spartan on Spire.

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  Commando-clad Spartan on Countdown.

Halo 4

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  Commando in Halo 4.

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  Commando-clad Spartan-IV on Meltdown.

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  Commando-clad Spartan-IV on Harvest.

Halo 5: Guardians

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  Render of GEN2 Commando armor in Halo 5: Guardians.

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  Three-dimensional renders of the Commando armor in Halo 5: Guardians.

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  A GEN2 Commando-clad Spartan-IV with a NOBLE-clad Spartan-IV during a game of Infection.

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  Commando-clad Spartan-IV on Empire.

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  Commando-clad Spartan-IV on Crossfire.

Halo 5: Guardians skins

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  Default skin.

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  Verde skin.

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  Arius skin.

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  Matrix skin.

Halo Infinite

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  Achievement art featuring many of the attachments available on the Commando helmet.

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  A Spartan-IV wearing an upgraded GEN1 Commando helmet.

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  A GEN1 Commando helmet with a CBRN module.

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  A Commando-clad Spartan wielding a CQS48 Bulldog on Aquarius.

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  A Commando-clad Spartan wielding a BR75 battle rifle on Argyle.

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  A Commando-clad Spartan sprinting with an M392 Bandit on Breaker.

List of appearances

• Remember Reach
  • Birth of a Spartan (First appearance)
  • Deliver Hope
• Halo: Reach
• Halo: Fall of Reach
  • Covenant
  • Invasion
• Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
• Halo 4
• Halo: Escalation
• Halo 5: Guardians
• Halo Mythos
• Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual
• Halo: Infinite
• Halo: Winter Contention