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{{Armor infobox
{{Armor infobox
|name=Achilles
|name=Achilles
|image=[[File:Achilles Render.png|275px]]
|image={{tabcontainer|title1=GEN3|content1=[[File:HINF - Store icon - Achilles Ascendant.png|300px]]|title2=GEN2|content2=[[File:Achilles Render.png|275px]]}}
|manufacturer=
|manufacturer=[[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]{{Ref/Reuse|HI}}
|testsite=
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|type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR [GEN2]]]
|type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR [GEN2]]]<br>[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|MJOLNIR [GEN3]]]
|role=
|role=
|weight=
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|features=Aggressive in-built [[artificial intelligence]]{{Ref/Reuse|H5}}
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'''ACHILLES-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|Mjolnir [GEN2] armor]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H5|H5G|[[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Armory]] description}}
'''ACHILLES-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|Mjolnir [GEN2] armor]] and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|MJOLNIR [GEN3]]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H5|H5G|[[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Armory]] description}}{{Ref/Game|Id=HI|HI|[[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armory]] description}}


==Overview==
==GEN2 overview==
===Specifications===
===Design details===
The Achilles suit's neural interface is equipped with a savage AI that gnaws at the mind of its user, easily leading to excessive violence in combat.{{Ref/Reuse|H5}}
The Achilles suit's neural interface is equipped with a savage AI that gnaws at the mind of its user, easily leading to excessive violence in combat.{{Ref/Reuse|H5}}


===Usage===
===Usage===
Only select Spartans who have mastered themselves are allowed to requisition the Achilles set, as unskilled wearers will quickly lose themselves to uncontrolled rage at the hands of the suit's embedded AI.{{Ref/Reuse|H5}}
Only select Spartans who have mastered themselves are allowed to requisition the Achilles set, as unskilled wearers will quickly lose themselves to uncontrolled rage at the hands of the suit's embedded AI.{{Ref/Reuse|H5}}
==GEN3 overview==
===Design details===
Like its GEN2 predecessor, the GEN3 Achilles armor features an AI integrated within the armor's neural interface.{{Ref/Game|Id=HIAchillesHelmet|HI|[[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armory]] description|Armor Hall|Detail=Achilles - Helmet Description|Quote=The silent AI which lies coiled in each ACHILLES neural interface does not force the Spartan to become a wrathful monster, but it will tilt the scales at opportune times.}}
===Usage===
The users of the GEN3 Achilles armor are selected with care and timing.{{Ref/Game|Id=HIAchillesBreast|HI|[[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armory]] description|Armor Hall|Detail=Achilles' Breastplate - Chest Description|Quote=There is no clear source for the Achilles armor, but recipients appear to be selected with utmost care and timing.}}


==In-game information==
==In-game information==
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! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements
|- align="center"
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G-Helmet-Achilles.png|100px]]<br/>Achilles (helmet)
|[[File:H5G REQ Achilles Helmet Icon.png|100px]]<br/>Achilles (helmet)
|align="left"|The AI that lies within the branching lattice of the ACHILLES' neural interface gnaws at the mind of its partner. No Spartan can stand alone against its urgings of unbridled excess, but through bonds of loyalty and duty they can be held at bay.
|align="left"|The AI that lies within the branching lattice of the ACHILLES' neural interface gnaws at the mind of its partner. No Spartan can stand alone against its urgings of unbridled excess, but through bonds of loyalty and duty they can be held at bay.
|align="left"|Achieve level 3 in all of the [[Spartan Company]] Mastery Commendations' Kill Commendations
|align="left"|Achieve level 3 in all of the [[Spartan Company]] Mastery Commendations' Kill Commendations
|- align="center"
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G-Armor-Achilles.png|100px]]<br/>Achilles (body)
|[[File:H5G REQ Achilles Armor Icon.png|100px]]<br/>Achilles (body)
|align="left"|Only Spartans who have mastered themselves, bound their wrath and passion within a shell of hyperdense steel fueled by starfire, are granted access to the ACHILLES. Lesser warriors will lose themselves in a storm of blood.
|align="left"|Only Spartans who have mastered themselves, bound their wrath and passion within a shell of hyperdense steel fueled by starfire, are granted access to the ACHILLES. Lesser warriors will lose themselves in a storm of blood.
|align="left"|Achieve level 5 in all of the Spartan Company Mastery Commendations' Kill Commendations
|align="left"|Achieve level 5 in all of the Spartan Company Mastery Commendations' Kill Commendations
|}
===''Halo Infinite''===
The Achilles armor is available for [[multiplayer]] Spartan [[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|armor customization]] in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Helmet
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Manufacturer
! scope="col" style="width: 45%" |Lore
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Rarity
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Unlock Requirements
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF - Helmet icon - Achilles.png|75px]]<br/>Achilles
|rowspan="6"|UNSC
|The silent AI which lies coiled in each ACHILLES neural interface does not force the Spartan to become a wrathful monster, but it will tilt the scales at opportune times.
|rowspan="6"|Legendary
|rowspan="6"|Purchase the "Achilles Ascendant" Bundle for 1,800 cR or the "Heroic Legacy" Super Bundle for 3,200 cR
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF - Helmet attachment icon - Victors Crest.png|75px]]<br/>Victors' Crest
|The winners judge what was right.
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF - Chest icon - Achilles Breastplate.png|75px]]<br/>Achilles' Breastplate
|There is no clear source for the Achilles armor, but recipients appear to be selected with utmost care and timing.
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF - Left shoulder icon - Achilles Pauldron.png|75px]][[File:HINF - Right shoulder icon - Achilles Pauldron.png|75px]]<br/>Achilles Pauldron
|Something about the angles of the armor offend the augmented senses of a Spartan.
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF - Wrist icon - Achilles Protection.png|75px]]<br>Achilles Protection
|Armor the body. Unshackle the mind.
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF - Utility icon - Achilles Plate.png|75px]]<br>Achilles' Plate
|Every trace of wire and panel of diamondoid is laid down with skillful intent.
|-
|}
|}


==Production notes==
==Production notes==
{{Expand-section}}
{{Expand-section}}
Achilles was known internally as "''A102_S000 Waypoint Companies Armor''" during development.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-armory-amore|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Armory Amore|D=30|M=10|Y=2021}} The armor was initially accidentally unveiled with the [[Cartographer's Gift]] update, when some glitched REQ cards were available to view with the Achilles name - though only placeholder imagery.
Achilles was known internally as "''A102_S000 Waypoint Companies Armor''" during development.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-armory-amore|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Armory Amore|D=30|M=10|Y=2021}} The armor was initially accidentally unveiled with the [[Cartographer's Gift]] update, when some glitched REQ cards were available to view with the Achilles name - though only placeholder imagery.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:H5G - Achilles screenshot.png|A Spartan-IV wearing the Achilles armor on [[Empire]].
File:H5G - Achilles screenshot.png|A Spartan-IV wearing the Achilles armor on [[Empire]].
File:H5G-Achilles&BR55.jpg|An Achilles-clad Spartan-IV with a [[BR55 battle rifle]] on [[Urban]].
File:H5G-Achilles&BR55.jpg|An Achilles-clad Spartan-IV with a [[BR55 battle rifle]] on [[Urban]].
File:Achilles Glitch Cards.png|The locked glitch cards that appeared on Waypoint before they were removed.
File:Achilles.png|Achilles armor in the Halo Infinite armory with the Requiem Revengeance stance.
</gallery>
</gallery>
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' REQ cards===
 
===REQ cards===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5G-Helmet-Achilles.png|REQ Card of the Achilles helmet.
File:H5G-Helmet-Achilles.png|The Achilles helmet REQ card.
File:H5G-Armor-Achilles.png|REQ Card of the Achilles armor.
File:H5G-Armor-Achilles.png|The Achilles armor REQ card.
File:Achilles Glitch Cards.png|The locked glitch cards that appeared on Waypoint before they were removed.
</gallery>
</gallery>
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*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'' {{C|Gallery only}}
*''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'' {{C|Gallery only}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Ref/Sources}}


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{{Mjolnir|GEN2}}
{{Navbox/Universe/Mjolnir|Overview|GEN2|GEN3}}
[[Category:MJOLNIR armor]]
[[Category:MJOLNIR armor]]
[[Category:Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer armor permutations]]
[[Category:Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer armor permutations]]
[[Category:Halo Infinite multiplayer armor permutations]]

Latest revision as of 07:07, September 6, 2024

Achilles
GEN3
HINF - Store icon - Achilles Ascendant.png
GEN2
Achilles Render.png
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

UNSC[1]

Type:

MJOLNIR [GEN2]
MJOLNIR [GEN3]

Technical specifications

Feature(s):

Aggressive in-built artificial intelligence[2]

 

ACHILLES-class Mjolnir is a variant of the Mjolnir [GEN2] armor and MJOLNIR [GEN3].[2][1]

GEN2 overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The Achilles suit's neural interface is equipped with a savage AI that gnaws at the mind of its user, easily leading to excessive violence in combat.[2]

Usage[edit]

Only select Spartans who have mastered themselves are allowed to requisition the Achilles set, as unskilled wearers will quickly lose themselves to uncontrolled rage at the hands of the suit's embedded AI.[2]

GEN3 overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Like its GEN2 predecessor, the GEN3 Achilles armor features an AI integrated within the armor's neural interface.[3]

Usage[edit]

The users of the GEN3 Achilles armor are selected with care and timing.[4]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

Achilles was added into Halo 5: Guardians in the Infinity's Armory update. It is unique among the Halo 5 armor sets in that it is one of the few that can only be unlocked via specific in-game achievements, as opposed to the requisition system.[5]

Helmet Description Unlock requirements
REQ card icon for the Achilles armour.
Achilles (helmet) 		The AI that lies within the branching lattice of the ACHILLES' neural interface gnaws at the mind of its partner. No Spartan can stand alone against its urgings of unbridled excess, but through bonds of loyalty and duty they can be held at bay. Achieve level 3 in all of the Spartan Company Mastery Commendations' Kill Commendations
REQ card icon for the Achilles armour.
Achilles (body) 		Only Spartans who have mastered themselves, bound their wrath and passion within a shell of hyperdense steel fueled by starfire, are granted access to the ACHILLES. Lesser warriors will lose themselves in a storm of blood. Achieve level 5 in all of the Spartan Company Mastery Commendations' Kill Commendations

Halo Infinite[edit]

The Achilles armor is available for multiplayer Spartan armor customization in Halo Infinite.

Helmet Manufacturer Lore Rarity Unlock Requirements
Icon for the Achilles helmet.
Achilles 		UNSC The silent AI which lies coiled in each ACHILLES neural interface does not force the Spartan to become a wrathful monster, but it will tilt the scales at opportune times. Legendary Purchase the "Achilles Ascendant" Bundle for 1,800 cR or the "Heroic Legacy" Super Bundle for 3,200 cR
Icon for the Victor's Crest attachment.
Victors' Crest 		The winners judge what was right.
Icon for the Achilles' Breastplate chest.
Achilles' Breastplate 		There is no clear source for the Achilles armor, but recipients appear to be selected with utmost care and timing.
Icon for the left Achilles' Pauldron.Icon for the right Achilles' Pauldron.
Achilles Pauldron 		Something about the angles of the armor offend the augmented senses of a Spartan.
Icon for the Achilles' Protection wrist.
Achilles Protection 		Armor the body. Unshackle the mind.
Icon for the Achilles' Plate utility.
Achilles' Plate 		Every trace of wire and panel of diamondoid is laid down with skillful intent.

Production notes[edit]

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Achilles was known internally as "A102_S000 Waypoint Companies Armor" during development.[6] The armor was initially accidentally unveiled with the Cartographer's Gift update, when some glitched REQ cards were available to view with the Achilles name - though only placeholder imagery.

Gallery[edit]

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

Concept art and Artwork[edit]

  • Concept art for the Achilles armor.

    Concept art for the Achilles armor.

  • Concept art for Achilles armor.

    Concept art for Achilles armor.

  • Concept art for Achilles armor.

    Concept art for Achilles armor.

  • Illustration of two ACHILLES-clad Spartan IVs by Sam Brown.

    Illustration of two ACHILLES-clad Spartan IVs by Sam Brown.

Screenshots[edit]

  • Renders of the Achilles armor for Halo 5: Guardians.

    Renders of the Achilles armor for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • The back of the Achilles armor.

    The back of the Achilles armor.

  • A Spartan-IV wearing the Achilles armor on Empire.

    A Spartan-IV wearing the Achilles armor on Empire.

  • An Achilles-clad Spartan-IV with a BR55 battle rifle on Urban.

    An Achilles-clad Spartan-IV with a BR55 battle rifle on Urban.

  • The locked glitch cards that appeared on Waypoint before they were removed.

    The locked glitch cards that appeared on Waypoint before they were removed.

  • Achilles armor in the Halo Infinite armory with the Requiem Revengeance stance.

    Achilles armor in the Halo Infinite armory with the Requiem Revengeance stance.

REQ cards[edit]

  • The Achilles helmet REQ card.

    The Achilles helmet REQ card.

  • The Achilles armor REQ card.

    The Achilles armor REQ card.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo Infinite, Armory description
  2. ^ a b c d Halo 5: Guardians, Armory description
  3. ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: Achilles - Helmet Description "The silent AI which lies coiled in each ACHILLES neural interface does not force the Spartan to become a wrathful monster, but it will tilt the scales at opportune times."
  4. ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: Achilles' Breastplate - Chest Description "There is no clear source for the Achilles armor, but recipients appear to be selected with utmost care and timing."
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo 5: Guardians, Updates, Infinitys armory (Retrieved on Oct 30, 2021) [archive]
  6. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Armory Amore (Retrieved on Oct 30, 2021) [archive]

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List of armor permutations by game title

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List of armor permutations in Halo 5: Guardians
Achilles • Air Assault • Anubis • Argonaut • Argus • Athlon • Atlas • Aviator • Breaker • Buccaneer • CQB • Centurion • Challenger • Cinder • CIO • Commando • Copperhead • Cyclops • Cypher • Deadeye • Decimator • Defender • Dynast • EOD • Enforcer • Engineer • EVA (GEN1 and GEN2) • Fenrir • Foehammer • FOTUS • Freebooter • Goblin • GUNGNIR • Helioskrill • Hellcat • Helljumper • Hermes • Hunter • Icarus • Indomitable • Infiltrator • Interceptor • Intruder • Jumpmaster • Legionnaire • Locus • Mako • Marauder • Mark IV • Mark V (Alpha and Delta) • Mark VI (GEN1 and GEN2) • Maverick • Military Police • Nightfall • NOBLE • Nomad • Olive • Operator (GEN1 and GEN2) • Orbital • Pathfinder • Pioneer • Pilot • Protector • Raider • Raijin • Ranger • Reaper • Recluse • Recon (GEN1 and GEN2) • Recruit • Rogue • Scanner • Scout • Security (GEN1 and GEN2) • Seeker • Shinobi • Soldier • Stalker • Stinger • Strider • Teishin • Technician • Timmy • Tracer • Tracker • Valkyrie • Vector • Venator • Venture • Vigilant • Viper • Void Dancer • Warrior • War Master • Wetwork • Wrath
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List of armor permutations in Halo Infinite
Spartan armor

Mark VII (Achilles • Agitator • Anubis • Armet • Aviator • Barrister • Brawler • Camazotz • Cavallino • Celox • Cestus • Champion • Courier • Deadeye • Dokkaebi • Eclipse • Emissary • Enigma • Firefall • Flanker • Hawker • Helioskrill • ISR • Kai-125 • Linebreaker • Magister • Mark V Zeta • Mark VI • Mark VI MOD • Mark VII • Menachite • Mercury • Rampart • Renegade • Riz-028 • Rockeye • Security GEN3 • Soldier • Sovereign • Spartanstein • Stormfall • Talon • Thremaleon • Trailblazer • Trendlock • Torchbearer • Tormenter • Vannak-134 • Volant • War Master • Winterknight • Zvezda)
Mark V [B] (Air Assault • Commando • CQB • CQC • EOD • EVA • Grenadier • GUNGNIR • HAZOP • JFO • Mark V • Mark V [B] • Mark VI • Military Police • ODST • Operator • Pilot • Recon • Scout • Security)
Rakshasa (AKIS II-GRD • Artaius • Assailer • Bunyip • Cambion • Conqueror • Cutthroat • Lechuza • Locus • Morrigan • Negotiator • Rakshasa • Rasetsu • Scorn • Shikari • Stribog • Taskmaster • Ullr • Viper)
Mirage IIC (Athlon • Balor • Belus • Erinyes • Extender • Mirage IIC • Neith • Nexus • Skymarcher • Squire • Street Viper • Tyro • Veles)
Hazmat (Ashmaw • Burrowlens • Farkas • Mark VI CBRN • Notus • Oberon • OSTEO • Ogun • Project CORSAC • Serket • Skarbnik • Steelheart • Temfor • Voidspear)

Mark IV (Ardent • Emil • Isidor • Mark IV • Paladin • Theodor • Ulrich • Valiant • Wilhelm • Ypsilon • Zacharias • Ärger • Ökonom)
Spartan armor accessories
AAP • FC • FCI • SAP • TAC (Assault) • UA (Collar • Type FJ) • UTIL (HP)
Other
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For a complete list, check out our armor category.

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List of armor permutations by generation

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MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor
Mainline armor generations
Mark I • Mark II • Mark III • GEN1 (Mark IV • Mark V • Black • Mark VI • Mark VII) • GEN2 • GEN3
Armor components
Competing and related projects
ARTAIUS • Buccaneer • COBALT • HAYABUSA • HRUNTING • MELAENO • Mirage • OSTEO • Rakshasa • Shinobi • SPI • YGGDRASIL
Armor permutations (by generation)
Supplemental equipment
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GEN2
Mark variants
Mark IV (GEN2) • Mark V (GEN2 • Alpha • Delta) • Mark VI (GEN1 • GEN2 • MOD) • Mark VII (GEN2)
Variants originating from GEN1
Air Assault • Argus • Commando • Centurion • EOD • EVA • GUNGNIR • HAZOP • ODST • Operator • Orbital • Raider • Ranger • Recon • Rogue • Scout • Security • Strider • Venator
Variants based on GEN1
New variants
Achilles • Anubis • Argonaut • Athlon • Atlas • Aviator • Barvo • Breaker • Challenger • Cinder • CIO • Copperhead • Cyclops • Cypher • Deadeye • Decimator • Defender • Dynast • Enforcer • Engineer • Fenrir • Foehammer • FOTUS • Freebooter • Goblin • Helioskrill • Hellcat • Helljumper • Hermes • Hunter • Icarus • Infiltrator • Interceptor • Jumpmaster • KEYSTONE • Legionnaire • Locus • Mako • Marauder • Maverick • Mirmillion • Nightfall • Nomad • Oceanic • Oppressor • Pathfinder • Pioneer • Prefect • Protector • Raijin • Reaper • Recluse • Recruit • Ricochet • Scanner • Seeker • Soldier • Stalker • Stinger • Teishin • Technician • Tracer • Tracker • Valkyrie • Vanguard • Vector • Venture • Viper • Void Dancer • Warrior • War Master • Wetwork
Forearms/Legs
Other
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GEN3
Mark variants
Mark V (Zeta) • Mark VI (GEN3) • Mark VII (GEN3)
Variants based on GEN1
Variants based on GEN2
New variants
For a complete list, check out our MJOLNIR armor category.
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