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{{Armor infobox
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{{Quote|This—is everything I had always dreamed it could be.|Dr. [[Catherine Halsey]]}}
{{Quote|This—is everything I had always dreamed it could be.|Dr. [[Catherine Halsey]]}}


The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V''' was the second major version of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] series.<!-- The exoskeletons that preceded MJOLNIR were not actually part of the MJOLNIR line. They were retroactively included at ONI's insistence.--> The initial version of the Mark V [[powered exoskeleton]], designated as [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V(B)|Mark V[B]]],<ref name="enc94">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 94'' (2011 edition)</ref> was issued to the [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-IIs]] and several [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III commandos]] on [[2551|November 24, 2551]],<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_012910 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update, 1/29/10'']</ref> while the second version of the armor was unveiled for [[Operation: RED FLAG]] on [[2552#August|August 29, 2552]].<ref name="vis">'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 119''</ref><ref name="enc">'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe (2011)''', ''page 97''</ref>{{Ref/Note|''Halo: The Fall of Reach'' and ''Halo Waypoint''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s ''MJOLNIR Project 2'' video state that the Mark V was issued on August 29, 2552. However, a number of later sources, including the aforementioned Weekly Update, Dr. Halsey's personal journal, the 2011 edition of the ''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe'', and ''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide'' retcon this, clearly stating that the Mark V was issued on November 24, 2551. The two latter sources reveal that the suit issued in November 2551 was a prototype of the one issued in August 2552, explaining its noticeably different appearance in ''Halo: Reach''. While John-117 indeed tested the performance of the second-generation Mark V system, ONI was actually evaluating the Spartan-AI pairing made possible by the second-generation Mark V suit.}} The Mark V armor was in service until [[2552#October|October 2552]], when it was replaced by the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mark VI]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Armory]]''</ref> It could still be requisitioned by [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IV]] personnel as late as [[2558|October 2558]], albeit upgraded to function with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR [GEN2]]] suite.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]'''</ref><ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''' ''- Mark V Alpha armory description''</ref>
The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V''' was the second major version of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] series.<!-- The exoskeletons that preceded MJOLNIR were not actually part of the MJOLNIR line. They were retroactively included at ONI's insistence.--> The initial version of the Mark V [[powered exoskeleton]], designated as [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V(B)|Mark V [B]]],<ref name="enc94">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 94'' (2011 edition)</ref> was issued to the [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-IIs]] and several [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III commandos]] on [[2551|November 24, 2551]],<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_012910 '''Bungie.net''': ''Bungie Weekly Update, 1/29/10'']</ref> while the second version of the armor was unveiled for [[Operation: RED FLAG]] on [[2552#August|August 29, 2552]].<ref name="vis">'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 119''</ref><ref name="enc">'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe (2011)''', ''page 97''</ref>{{Ref/Note|''Halo: The Fall of Reach'' and ''Halo Waypoint''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s ''MJOLNIR Project 2'' video state that the Mark V was issued on August 29, 2552. However, a number of later sources, including the aforementioned Weekly Update, Dr. Halsey's personal journal, the 2011 edition of the ''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe'', and ''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide'' retcon this, clearly stating that the Mark V was issued on November 24, 2551. The two latter sources reveal that the suit issued in November 2551 was a prototype of the one issued in August 2552, explaining its noticeably different appearance in ''Halo: Reach''. While John-117 indeed tested the performance of the second-generation Mark V system, ONI was actually evaluating the Spartan-AI pairing made possible by the second-generation Mark V suit.}} The Mark V armor was in service until [[2552#October|October 2552]], when it was replaced by the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mark VI]].<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Armory]]''</ref> It could still be requisitioned by [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IV]] personnel as late as [[2558|October 2558]], albeit upgraded to function with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR [GEN2]]] suite.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]'''</ref><ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''' ''- Mark V Alpha armory description''</ref>  


==Development history and design==
==Development history and design==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Mark V}}
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===Development images===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HCE John117 Concept 1.jpg|[[Shi Kai Wang]]'s preliminary sketch of the Master Chief in early design of MJOLNIR armor for ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
File:HCE John117 Concept 1.jpg|[[Shi Kai Wang]]'s preliminary sketch of the Master Chief in early design of MJOLNIR armor for ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
File:HCE_MarkV_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the MJOLNIR Mark V.
File:H2_MarkV_Detail_Concept.jpg|Early ''[[Halo 2]]'' concept art of the MJOLNIR Mark V.
File:HCE_MarkV_Helmet_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the MJOLNIR Mark V helmet.
File:HCE_MarkV_Detail_Concept.jpg|Concept studies of the MJOLNIR Mark V armor.
File:Still 01.jpg|A render of the Mark V armor.
File:HCE Mjolnir Mark V.png|The Mark V in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HTMCC HCE Spartan Player.png|The ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' Mark V armor rendered in [[wikipedia: Unreal Engine 4|Unreal Engine 4]] in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.
File:HaloMovie Awakening Concept.jpg|Concept art of UNSC technicians outfitting a SPARTAN-II with the Mark V for the [[Halo film]].
File:HaloMovie Awakening Concept.jpg|Concept art of UNSC technicians outfitting a SPARTAN-II with the Mark V for the [[Halo film]].
File:Kelly MkV.png|[[Kelly-087]] wearing the Mark V armor during the [[Onyx Conflict]].
File:H3 MPSpartan ArmourConcept 4.jpg|Concept of the Mark V helmet for ''Halo 3'', alongside the [[EOD-class Mjolnir|EOD]] chest and shoulders.
File:H3 MPSpartan ArmourConcept 4.jpg|Concept of the Mark V helmet for ''Halo 3'', alongside the [[EOD-class Mjolnir|EOD]] chest and shoulders.
File:H3 MjolnirMkVArmor Concept.jpg|A redux of the MJOLNIR Mark V as seen in the ''[[Art of Halo 3]]''.
File:H3 MjolnirMkVArmor Concept.jpg|A redux of the MJOLNIR Mark V as seen in the ''[[Art of Halo 3]]''.
File:H4_MarkV_Concept.jpg|Concept art for the ''Halo 4'' GEN2 Mark V armor variant.
File:AnniversaryEarlyChief.png|The Mark V armor, seen in an early build of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''.
File:Master chief anniversary.png|Another view of John-117's early Mark V armor in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''. Note the FJ/PARA knee guards.
File:Hcex chief.jpg|Mesh used to make the Mark V in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:PF MasterChiefSword Screenshot.png|John-117 wearing Mark V in a demo for [[Project Foundry]].
File:HINF - HCE Mark V render.jpg|Render of the Mark V used in ''Halo Infinite''.
</gallery>
===Renders===
<gallery>
File:Still 01.jpg|A render of the Mark V armor in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HCE Mjolnir Mark V.png|The Mark V in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:HTMCC HCE Spartan Player.png|The ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' Mark V armor rendered in [[wikipedia: Unreal Engine 4|Unreal Engine 4]] in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.
File:HTMCC H3 MarkV Crop.png|A red Mark V-clad Spartan in ''Halo 3''.
File:HTMCC H3 MarkV Crop.png|A red Mark V-clad Spartan in ''Halo 3''.
File:HTMCC HR Spartan Mark V.png|A Mark V-clad Spartan-III in ''Reach''.
File:HTMCC HR Spartan Mark V.png|A Mark V-clad Spartan-III in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Reach E310 NobleSix.png|A full set of Mark V[B], the first version of the Mark V armor to enter service.
File:Reach E310 NobleSix.png|A full set of Mark V[B], the first version of the Mark V armor to enter service.
File:HCEA-MasterChiefMkV.png|The final version of the Mark V in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:CEA-MarkV Render Front.png|Another image of the Mark V in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:HFR John Render Front.png|A render of the Mark V in ''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''.
File:HFR John Render.png|A render of the Mark V in ''Halo: Fireteam Raven''.
</gallery>
===Screenshots and official artwork===
<gallery>
File:Kelly MkV.png|[[Kelly-087]] wearing the Mark V armor during the [[Onyx Conflict]].
File:SpartanChief.png|The Spartan-IIs' initial MJOLNIR Mark V armor.
File:SpartanChief.png|The Spartan-IIs' initial MJOLNIR Mark V armor.
File:Clip image004.gif|All the armor permutations for the Mark V helmet in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:Clip image004.gif|All the armor permutations for the Mark V helmet in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR - Mark V Spartan with ODST.png|A Mark V-clad Spartan alongside an ODST on [[Installation 04 (map)|Installation 04]].
File:HR - Mark V Spartan with ODST.png|A Mark V-clad Spartan alongside an ODST on [[Installation 04 (map)|Installation 04]].
File:AnniversaryEarlyChief.png|The Mark V armor, seen in an early build of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''.
File:2817467-gallery.jpg|The finalized version of the Mark V in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:Master chief anniversary.png|Another view of John-117's early Mark V armor in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''. Note the FJ/PARA knee guards.
File:HCEA-MasterChiefMkV.png|The final version of the Mark V in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:CEA-MarkV Render Front.png|Another image of the Mark V in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:Hcex chief.jpg|Mesh used to make the Mark V in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:HaloCEA MarkV Front.jpeg|Upperbody frontal of the Mark V in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:HaloCEA MarkV Front.jpeg|Upperbody frontal of the Mark V in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:2817467-gallery.jpg|The finalized version of the Mark V in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.
File:Mark V Avatar.jpg|The Mark V as an Avatar costume.
File:Mark V Avatar.jpg|The Mark V as an Avatar costume.
File:SPARTANTERMINAL.jpg|The Mark V in a ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' terminal.
File:SPARTANTERMINAL.jpg|The Mark V in a ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' terminal.
File:H4_MarkV_Concept.jpg|Concept art for the ''Halo 4'' GEN2 Mark V armor variant.
File:H4 Mark V Render.jpg|The ''Halo 4'' GEN2 Mark V variant.
File:H4 Mark V Render.jpg|Renders of the ''Halo 4'' GEN2 Mark V variant.
File:MCC-H4 MarkVImpact.png|A Spartan-IV wearing GEN2 Mark V on [[Impact]].
File:MCC-H4 MarkVImpact.png|A Spartan-IV wearing GEN2 Mark V on [[Impact]].
File:HCEA-MCCCryomenu.jpg|John-117 wearing his Mark V in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
File:HCEA-MCCCryomenu.jpg|John-117 wearing his Mark V in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
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File:HM-JohnI04.png|John-117 in his Mark V in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''.
File:HM-JohnI04.png|John-117 in his Mark V in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''.
File:HLC Halo Conflict.png|John-117 wearing his Mark V on the ''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]'' #3 poster.
File:HLC Halo Conflict.png|John-117 wearing his Mark V on the ''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]'' #3 poster.
File:HFR John Render Front.png|A render of the Mark V in ''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]''.
File:HFR John Render.png|A render of the Mark V in ''Halo: Fireteam Raven''.
File:HINF WinterUpdateKeyartFull.jpg|A trio of Spartan-IVs in the Mark V(B) core featured in promo for ''[[Halo Infinite|Halo Infinite's]]'' [[Winter Update]], with one wearing the ''Halo: Reach'' Mark V helmet.
File:HINF WinterUpdateKeyartFull.jpg|A trio of Spartan-IVs in the Mark V(B) core featured in promo for ''[[Halo Infinite|Halo Infinite's]]'' [[Winter Update]], with one wearing the ''Halo: Reach'' Mark V helmet.
File:HINF Spartan MKV 1.jpg|Frontal view of a Spartan-IV wearing Mark V on the Mark V(B) core in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF Spartan MKV 1.jpg|Frontal view of a Spartan-IV wearing Mark V on the Mark V(B) core in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF Spartan MKV 2.jpg|Profile view of a Spartan-IV wearing Mark V in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF Spartan MKV 2.jpg|Profile view of a Spartan-IV wearing Mark V in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF MarkVPromo.jpg|Promotional artwork featuring the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' Mark V kit in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF MarkVPromoFull.jpg|The full version of the previous artwork.
File:HINF-CEMarkV2.jpg|A Spartan-IV wearing the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' Mark V in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF-CEMarkV2.jpg|A Spartan-IV wearing the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' Mark V in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF-CEMarkV3.jpg|A Spartan-IV wearing GEN1 Mark V.
File:HINF-CEMarkV3.jpg|A Spartan-IV wearing GEN1 Mark V.
File:HINF-MarkVandVI.jpg|A GEN3 Mark VI-clad Spartan-IV with a GEN1 Mark V-clad Spartan-IV on [[Forbidden]].
File:HINF-MarkVandVI.jpg|A GEN3 Mark VI-clad Spartan-IV with a GEN1 Mark V-clad Spartan-IV on [[Forbidden]].
File:HINF-CEvsReachMkV.png|Comparison between the ''Combat Evolved'' Mark V kit and the ''Reach'' Mark V helmet and shoulders on the Mark V(B) core.
File:HINF-CEvsReachMkV1.png|Comparison focused on the shoulders.
File:HINF-CEvsReachMkV2.png|Comparison focused on the back.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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*''[[Halo Infinite: Memory Agent]]'' {{Im}}
*''[[Halo Infinite: Memory Agent]]'' {{Im}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Winter Contention]]''
*''[[Halo: Winter Contention]]''


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==Notes==
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