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<center>''This article is about the MJOLNIR variant. For other uses see [[Stalker]].''</center>
{{Armor infobox
[[File:MJOLNIR Stalker.png|thumb|right|250px|A [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IV]] wearing the Stalker suit.]]
|name=Stalker
{{Article Quote|Developed by the NCC via intel previously gleaned from Jiralhanae stealth kits.}}
|image=[[File:H5-Stalker.png|250px]]
The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Stalker''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)]] by the [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]].<ref name="Halo Bulletin 8.15.12">[https://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/08/15/The-Halo-Bulletin-81512.aspx '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''The Halo Bulletin 8.15.2012'']</Ref> The armor was developed and produced by the NCC via intel on [[Jiralhanae Stalker]] units.<ref>[https://youtube.com/watch?v=PUnnftLRSzs&feature=player_detailpage#t=284s '''YouTube''': ''PAX Prime 2012 Day 1'']</ref> The armor system offers a vast array of hunter-tracker field improvements now considered prodigious among remaining [[Delta-Six Division|D-6]] operatives.<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide ''Halo 4 Interactive Guide'']</ref>
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|testsite=[[Buffalo Breaker Yards]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|role=Hunter-tracker field application{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
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{{Article quote|Developed by the NCC via intel previously gleaned from Jiralhanae stealth kits.}}
'''STALKER-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]] manufactured by [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H4|H4|Armor permutations (Halo 4)|Spartan Armor Customization|Detail=Stalker Description|Quote=Developed by the NCC via intel previously gleaned from Jiralhanae stealth kits.}}{{Ref/Site|Id=h4guide|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/95810f97-6e54-4b52-b689-b559e17f15d3/stalker|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Stalker|D=24|M=04|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Armor Types}}


==Production notes==
==Overview==
The armor utilizes the Nemesis armor mod, which allows a player to see the location of the player who killed them last.<ref name="Halo Bulletin 8.15.12"/> The armor has a variant called CRUSH (CRSH), which is unlocked in the order of Torso, Shoulders, and Helmet from Stalker-7 to Stalker-9.
===Design details===
The helmet features scanning nodes and a flush-mounted rebreather system. It is also equipped with an irregular beam visor that is loosely based on [[Jiralhanae Stalker]] visor schema. The suit has horizontal, cross-set shield conduits.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
 
===Development history===
The Stalker variant was manufactured by the [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]]. The armor was developed and produced by the NCC via intel on Jiralhanae Stalker units and other separate advances made by ONI.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
 
===Usage===
The Stalker armor system offers a vast array of hunter-tracker field improvements considered prodigious among remaining [[Delta-Six Division|D-6]] operatives.{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}} Covenant infantry who encounter [[Spartan]]s wearing this suit are often taken back by the armor's visage, placing them at a brief disadvantage.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
 
==In-game information==
===''Halo 4''===
Stalker was first introduced into the ''Halo'' games as an [[Armor customization (Halo 4)|armor set]] in ''[[Halo 4]]''. Players need to first reach [[Rank (Halo 4)|SR-50]] to unlock Stalker and seven other [[Specialization]]s. Progression through the Stalker Specialization ranks grant players with the Stalker armor permutations, Stalker [[multiplayer emblems|multiplayer emblems (foregrounds and background)]], the [[Support upgrades#List of upgrades|Nemesis support upgrade]], and the [[BR85HB battle rifle]] DUNES (DNE) weapon skin. In ''The Master Chief Collection'', the Stalker set, its Crush (CRSH) skin, and associated customizations are available by default.
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! style="width: 15%"|Armor
! style="width: 55%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo 4'')
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements<br/>(''Halo: MCC'')
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|[[File:H4 MJOLNIR Stalker.png|75px]]<br/>Stalker
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Developed by the NCC via intel previously gleaned from Jiralhanae stealth kits.
|rowspan="4"|Obtained by achieving [[Specialization|Spartan Rank SK-4]].
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default as of [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]].
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC):''' Uses intel gleaned from Jiralhanae stealth kits.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulders description (MCC):''' Modular left/right spaulder from Stalker-class armor.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC):''' Proved out the use of cross-set shield conduits to reduce EMI.
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|<br/>Stalker Crush (CRSH) skin
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Customized with CRSH armor skin.
|rowspan="4"|Obtained by achieving Spartan Rank SK-9.
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default as of [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]].
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC)''' Stalker helmet customized with CRSH coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulder description (MCC)''' Stalker left/ right spaulder customized with CRSH coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC)''' Stalker chassis customized with CRSH coating.
|}
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
The Stalker set returns in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. The helmet and body armor are unlockable as [[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|armor permutations]] through the [[Requisition system]]. The body armor includes the Stalker chest and shoulders, [[Contoured]] forearms, and Contoured legs.
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! style="width: 15%"|Helmet
! style="width: 70%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Stalker Rare.png|100px]]<br/>Stalker (helmet)
|align="left"|Large volumes of Jiralhanae equipment were left behind after the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s defeat. The STALKER helmet was the product of efforts to repurpose their brutal implements of war.
|align="left"|Uncommon [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G-Helmet-Stalker-Arrow.png|100px]]<br/>Stalker Arrow (helmet skin)
|align="left"|Large volumes of Jiralhanae equipment were left behind after the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s defeat. The STALKER helmet was the product of efforts to repurpose their brutal implements of war.
|align="left"|Rare REQ card
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Stalker.png|100px]]<br/>Stalker (body)
|align="left"|Built with a "black box" of electronics copied from Jiralhanae hunting gear, the STALKER is an eccentric Mjolnir variant that proved an ideal match for UNSC combat trackers.
|align="left"|Uncommon REQ card
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G-Armor-Stalker-Arrow.png|100px]]<br/>Stalker Arrow (body skin)
|align="left"|Built with a "black box" of electronics copied from Jiralhanae hunting gear, the STALKER is an eccentric Mjolnir variant that proved an ideal match for UNSC combat trackers.
|align="left"|Rare REQ card
|}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Stalker}}
===Concept art===
<gallery>
File:Halo 4 Stalker armor concept art.jpg|Turnaround concept art of the Stalker armor for ''Halo 4''.
</gallery>
===Promotional images===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Halo 4 Stalker armor concept art.jpg|Concept art of the Stalker armor.
File:H4IG_STALKER.jpg|The ''Halo 4'' Interactive Guide description for the Stalker armor.
File:Stalker chart.png|[[Specializations|Specialization]] chart showing the Stalker armor along with variant.
File:Stalker chart.png|[[Specializations|Specialization]] chart showing the Stalker armor along with variant.
File:H4-Specialization-Stalker.png|Another view of the Stalker armor.
</gallery>
 
===Render and screenshots===
<gallery>
File:H4-Specialization-Stalker.png|Render of the Stalker armor in ''Halo 4''.
File:Halo 4 Stalker Visor.png|A close-up view of the Stalker helmet in ''Halo 4''.
File:H5-Stalker-Back.png|The back of the Stalker armor in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5-Crossfire-Breakout2.jpg|A Spartan-IV wearing Stalker armor during a game of [[Breakout]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G - Mythic Shotty Snipers.jpg|A Stalker-clad Spartan-IV on [[Eden]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
</gallery>
 
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' skins===
<gallery>
File:H5-Waypoint-Stalker.png|Default skin.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''


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


{{MJOLNIR Variations}}
{{Armor/Permutation|H4|H5G}}
[[Category: MJOLNIR Armor]]
{{Navbox/Universe/Mjolnir|Overview|GEN2}}
[[Category:MJOLNIR armor]]
[[Category:Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer armor permutations]]
[[Category:Halo 4 multiplayer armor permutations]]

Latest revision as of 13:19, September 10, 2023

This article is about the MJOLNIR variant. For other uses, see Stalker.
Stalker
H5-Stalker.png
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Naphtali Contractor Corporation[1]

Testing site(s):

Buffalo Breaker Yards[1]

Type:

MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)[1]

Role(s):

Hunter-tracker field application[1]

 
“ Developed by the NCC via intel previously gleaned from Jiralhanae stealth kits. ”

STALKER-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2] manufactured by Naphtali Contractor Corporation.[2][3]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The helmet features scanning nodes and a flush-mounted rebreather system. It is also equipped with an irregular beam visor that is loosely based on Jiralhanae Stalker visor schema. The suit has horizontal, cross-set shield conduits.[1]

Development history[edit]

The Stalker variant was manufactured by the Naphtali Contractor Corporation. The armor was developed and produced by the NCC via intel on Jiralhanae Stalker units and other separate advances made by ONI.[1]

Usage[edit]

The Stalker armor system offers a vast array of hunter-tracker field improvements considered prodigious among remaining D-6 operatives.[3] Covenant infantry who encounter Spartans wearing this suit are often taken back by the armor's visage, placing them at a brief disadvantage.[1]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 4[edit]

Stalker was first introduced into the Halo games as an armor set in Halo 4. Players need to first reach SR-50 to unlock Stalker and seven other Specializations. Progression through the Stalker Specialization ranks grant players with the Stalker armor permutations, Stalker multiplayer emblems (foregrounds and background), the Nemesis support upgrade, and the BR85HB battle rifle DUNES (DNE) weapon skin. In The Master Chief Collection, the Stalker set, its Crush (CRSH) skin, and associated customizations are available by default.

Armor Description Unlock requirements
(Halo 4) 		Unlock requirements
(Halo: MCC)
H4 MJOLNIR Stalker.png
Stalker 		Description (H4): Developed by the NCC via intel previously gleaned from Jiralhanae stealth kits. Obtained by achieving Spartan Rank SK-4. Unlocked by default as of Series 4.
Helmet description (MCC): Uses intel gleaned from Jiralhanae stealth kits.
Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Stalker-class armor.
Chest description (MCC): Proved out the use of cross-set shield conduits to reduce EMI.

Stalker Crush (CRSH) skin 		Description (H4): Customized with CRSH armor skin. Obtained by achieving Spartan Rank SK-9. Unlocked by default as of Series 4.
Helmet description (MCC) Stalker helmet customized with CRSH coating.
Shoulder description (MCC) Stalker left/ right spaulder customized with CRSH coating.
Chest description (MCC) Stalker chassis customized with CRSH coating.

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

The Stalker set returns in Halo 5: Guardians. The helmet and body armor are unlockable as armor permutations through the Requisition system. The body armor includes the Stalker chest and shoulders, Contoured forearms, and Contoured legs.

Helmet Description Unlock requirements
H5G REQ Helmets Stalker Rare
Stalker (helmet) 		Large volumes of Jiralhanae equipment were left behind after the Prophet of Truth's defeat. The STALKER helmet was the product of efforts to repurpose their brutal implements of war. Uncommon REQ card
H5G-Helmet-Stalker-Arrow.png
Stalker Arrow (helmet skin) 		Large volumes of Jiralhanae equipment were left behind after the Prophet of Truth's defeat. The STALKER helmet was the product of efforts to repurpose their brutal implements of war. Rare REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Stalker.png
Stalker (body) 		Built with a "black box" of electronics copied from Jiralhanae hunting gear, the STALKER is an eccentric Mjolnir variant that proved an ideal match for UNSC combat trackers. Uncommon REQ card
H5G-Armor-Stalker-Arrow.png
Stalker Arrow (body skin) 		Built with a "black box" of electronics copied from Jiralhanae hunting gear, the STALKER is an eccentric Mjolnir variant that proved an ideal match for UNSC combat trackers. Rare REQ card

Gallery[edit]

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

Concept art[edit]

  • Turnaround concept art of the Stalker armor for Halo 4.

    Turnaround concept art of the Stalker armor for Halo 4.

Promotional images[edit]

  • The Halo 4 Interactive Guide description for the Stalker armor.

    The Halo 4 Interactive Guide description for the Stalker armor.

  • Specialization chart showing the Stalker armor along with variant.

    Specialization chart showing the Stalker armor along with variant.

Render and screenshots[edit]

  • Render of the Stalker armor in Halo 4.

    Render of the Stalker armor in Halo 4.

  • A close-up view of the Stalker helmet in Halo 4.

    A close-up view of the Stalker helmet in Halo 4.

  • The back of the Stalker armor in Halo 5: Guardians.

    The back of the Stalker armor in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A Spartan-IV wearing Stalker armor during a game of Breakout in Halo 5: Guardians.

    A Spartan-IV wearing Stalker armor during a game of Breakout in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A Stalker-clad Spartan-IV on Eden in Halo 5: Guardians.

    A Stalker-clad Spartan-IV on Eden in Halo 5: Guardians.

Halo 5: Guardians skins[edit]

  • Default skin.

    Default skin.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 176
  2. ^ Halo 4, Spartan Armor Customization: Stalker Description "Developed by the NCC via intel previously gleaned from Jiralhanae stealth kits."
  3. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Stalker (Retrieved on Apr 24, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]

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List of armor permutations by game title

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List of armor permutations in Halo 4
Armor

Regular: Air Assault • Aviator • CIO • Commando • Deadeye • Defender • EOD • Enforcer • EVA • FOTUS • GUNGNIR • HAZOP • Infiltrator • Locus • Mark VI • Oceanic • Orbital • Protector • Raider • Ranger • Recon • Recruit • Scanner • Scout • Soldier • Strider • Vanguard • Venator • Warrior • War Master

Specialization: Engineer • Operator • Pathfinder • Pioneer • Rogue • Stalker • Tracker • Wetwork
Forearms/Legs
MCC-exclusive
Cut armor
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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
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
For a complete list, check out our MJOLNIR armor category.
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