MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2): Difference between revisions

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|image= [[File:H5G - MJOLNIR Warrior render.png|250px|[[WARRIOR-class Mjolnir|Warrior]], the mainline version of the GEN2 suit.]]

|features=<br>Scanner Tool,<br>Energy Shield

The production of second generation Mjolnir armor uses a spiral-development model, allowing the [[United Nations Space Command]] and its various contracted, corporate partners to create and design armor systems much faster and more efficiently than before.<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/tech/mjolnir '''Halo Waypoint''': ''MJOLNIR'']</ref>

The GEN2 Mjolnir armor was initially developed and created by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s [[Materials Group]] as a response to the emerging [[SPARTAN-IV program]], initiated on [[2553#January|January 7, 2553]].<ref name="spartans waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/spartans '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Spartans'']</ref> Several early models of the GEN2 Mjolnir armor were field tested by Spartan [[Tedra Grant]].<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 24''</ref> Some of the first contemporary models of the GEN2 Mjolnir armor were first tested in combat in [[2553#January|January 2553]] when [[New Colonial Alliance]] forces launched [[Raid on UNSC Infinity|a raid]] on the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} and the five Spartan-IVs in-training aboard the [[warship]] were forced to don the armor to help combat the insurgents.{{Ref/Reuse|hei2}}

As of [[2558]], GEN2 armor is standard-issue for nearly all active Spartans, having replaced the [[Semi-Powered Infiltration armor]] of the [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan-IIIs]].<ref name="fifty caliber">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fifty-caliber '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Fifty Caliber'']</ref> The remaining active [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]]s, such as those on [[Blue Team]], have since donned GEN2 armor.<ref name="warfare">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-conventional-warfare '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Conventional Warfare'']</ref> Initially, Spartan-II [[Naomi-010]] used [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|MJOLNIR Mark VII Powered Assault Armor]], the last iteration of the first generation of Mjolnir armor.<ref name="glass291">'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 291''</ref> However, the Mark VII never saw full implementation with the rest of the Spartan-IIs due to its complexity and expense. Eventually, the UNSC determined that continuing to fund the first generation of Mjolnir armor that was only focused on the Spartan-IIs was not worth the costs, particularly given the escalating costs and capabilities of the newer Spartan-IIIs and Spartan-IVs in GEN2 armor.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} As a result, the Mark VII has largely been phased out of production in favor of the GEN2 Mjolnir, though many technologies developed for the Mark VII have since been incorporated into the GEN2 armor.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-reqlamation-begins '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Reqlamation Begins'']</ref>

While the previous iteration of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] was often—though, not always—created and manufactured by organizations, departments, and branches of the [[United Nations Space Command]], the [[Unified Earth Government]] has contracted numerous corporations to design GEN2 armor variants. For example, [[RKD Group]] was responsible for designing the [[MIRMILLION-class Mjolnir|MIRMILLION-class armor variant]], though the group contracted [[Korolev Heavy Industries]] to produce the armor and licensed the suit's [[MJOLNIR GEN2 BIOS|BIOS]] from [[Applied Heuristics]]. Even major military-industrial concerns, such as [[Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme]], no longer control all aspects of their armors' tactical packages and software,<ref name="canon fodder armory">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-armory-amore '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Armory Armore'']</ref> both within the military and among private contractors. Production of some GEN1 variants was shifted between corporate entities, while other contracts were transferred from the military to private industries. In addition to these larger corporations, a major policy shift within the UEG has led to smaller corporations and businesses being given the opportunity to compete in the paramilitary, military, and security markets.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''Foucault visor description''</ref> Many smaller industrial design firms and military subcontractors have used the common GEN2 Mjolnir software and exoskeleton as a springboard for their own innovations.{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder armory}} Nonetheless, UNSC organizations, such as Materials Group and the [[Watershed Division]], still continue to manufacture several variants of the GEN2 Mjolnir armor.{{Ref/Reuse|warfare}}

==Specifications==

The armor was designed to compensate for the [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]]' less extensive [[SPARTAN-IV Augmentation Program|physical augmentations]] in comparison to the previous [[SPARTAN-II program|two]] [[SPARTAN-III program|generations]]. As a result, the armor multiplies the strength of its wearer significantly more than the first-generation suits, granting the Spartan-IVs roughly equal strength as their predecessors while wearing the suit.{{Ref/Reuse|frankie}}<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/06/11/halo-5-guardians-unmasking-the-fireteam-hunting-master-chief.aspx '''GameInformer.com''': ''Halo 5: Guardians - Unmasking The Fireteam Hunting Master Chief'']</ref> The GEN2 suit is also lighter and stronger in construction than the first-generation Mjolnir line,{{Ref/Reuse|O+A}}{{Ref/Reuse|Game Informer May 2012}}{{Ref/Reuse|frankie}} weighing approximately a couple hundred kilograms.<ref>'''Halo: New Blood''', ''page 157'' (Google Play edition)</ref> GEN2 Mjolnir integrates the vast majority of the armor's vital hardware systems within the inner techsuit itself, allowing for more streamlined production and easier implementation of specialized subsystems and armatures.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

Many Spartan-IVs choose to customize their armor in a variety of ways and are typically given the option to choose armor variant, paint color, visor model, and other cosmetic features. Even tech suits can be modified based on the Spartan's mission or need.<ref name="fowl">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fowl-play '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder: Fowl Play'']</ref>

*'''[[BUCCANEER-class Mjolnir|Buccaneer]]''' - A variant that uses off-the-shelf components

*'''[[LOCUS-class Mjolnir|LOCUS]]''' - A variant designed for tactical and strategic infiltration. Known for its incredible resiliency

*'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V Alpha]]''' - A variant based on the GEN1 Mark V, designed specifically for the [GEN2] suite

*'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI GEN2]]''' - A variant based on the GEN1 Mark VI, designed specifically for the [GEN2] suite

*'''[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI MOD]]''' - A modified variant of the Mark VI

*'''[[ODST armor|ODST]]''' - A variant of the ODST armor, upgraded to function with the Mjolnir [GEN2] suite

*'''[[OLIVE-class Mjolnir|Olive]]''' - A variant that helps hide hair  

*'''[[SHINOBI-class Mjolnir|Shinobi]]''' - A variant with no known manufacturer

*'''[[LG-50 Bulk]]:''' This variant is manufactured by [[Imbrium Machine Complex]]. The legs were designed with intentional redundancy to decrease risk of breach.{{Ref/Reuse|H4}} There is a PULSE skin related to GUNGIR armor.

*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''

**''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition|Limited Edition]]''

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