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<center>''Were you looking for the [[Halo 3]] [[Orbital|multiplayer map]]?''</center>
{{Disambig header|the Mjolnir variant|the [[Halo 3]] [[multiplayer]] map|Orbital}}
[[File:MJOLNIR Orbital.png|250px|thumb|right|The Orbital armor with AEON skin.]]
{{Armor infobox
{{Article Quote|Used along Luna's skyhooks and tethers during the Covenant's assault on Sol.}}
|name=Orbital
The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Orbital''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)]].<ref name="Guide">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/Halo4Guide '''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''']</ref> The armor bears a striking resemblance to the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/V variant|MJOLNIR/V]] variant and [[SPI]] armor's helmet.
|image=[[File:H5G-Orbital.png|250px]]
|manufacturer=[[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]]{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=159}}
|testsite=[[Buffalo Breaker Yards]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]
|role=Microgravity operations
|weight=
|features=
*Buffalo A-29 comm suite
*Momentum-governing collar mounts
*Valence-fading blast shield
*L4-0 braced generators
*Tow-grip isolation packs
}}
{{Article quote|Used along Luna's skyhooks and tethers during the Covenant's assault on Sol.}}
'''ORBITAL-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=Orbital Description|Quote=Used along Luna's Skyhooks and tethers during the Covenant's assault on Sol.}}


==Development history==
==Overview==
Developed by the [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]], the MJOLNIR/Orbital variant was field-tested during the battles in the [[skyhook]]s and [[space elevator]]s on [[Earth]] and [[Luna]] during the [[Battle of Earth]].<ref name="Guide"/>
===Design details===
The helmet features the Buffalo A-29 comm suite, which works flawlessly with the ad-hoc and anarchic telecommunication networks found in many [[Human colonies|colonies]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G|H5G|Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Spartan Appearance Customization|Detail=Orbital - Helmet Description|Quote=The Buffalo A-29 comm suite in the ORBITAL helmet works flawlessly with the ad-hoc and anarchic telecommunication networks found in many colonies.}} Some models of the helmet have the "Mark of the Breaker" skull emblazoned on the visor.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}


==Production notes==
The suit has momentum-governing collar mounts,{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} a valence-fading blast shield, L4-0 braced generators, and tow-grip isolation packs for quick yet stable mobility in zero-g settings.{{Ref/Game|Id=H4LE|Halo 4 Limited Edition|[[Infinity Briefing Packet|''Infinity'' briefing packet]]}}
The armor has a variant called AEON, which is unlocked by mastering the Covenant Destroyer commendation.
 
===Development history===
Developed by the [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]], the Orbital variant was tested and was the first to survive the [[Buffalo Breaker Yards]] testing site. This granted some models of the helmet a distinct skull emblem, known as the "Mark of the Breaker", on the visor.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
 
The suit is a modified variant following the same production lines as the [[EVA-class Mjolnir]], though it was developed specifically for orbital and suborbital combat, where conditions similar to space often converge with harsh atmosphere and gravity-borne challenges.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
 
It was also field-tested during the battles in the [[skyhook]]s and [[space elevator]]s on [[Earth]] and [[Luna]] during the [[Battle of Earth]].{{Ref/Site|Id=h4guide|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/f8d1297c-a0ac-4a4a-bda3-992ec03ae2e0/orbital|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Orbital|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Armor Types}} This test was a success, leading to the Orbital-class armor's adoption by [[Spartan-IV]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
 
===Usage===
Patrolling Spartans equipped with ORBITAL-class Mjolnir armor are a common sight near Earth's orbital tethers and military space stations.{{Ref/Game|H5G|Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Spartan Appearance Customization|Detail=Orbital - Body Description|Quote=Patrolling Spartans equipped with ORBITAL-class Mjolnir armor are a common sight near Earth's orbital tethers and military space stations.}} Some models of the helmet have the "Mark of the Breaker" skull emblazoned on the visor. Adoption of this set has not overtaken the EVA variant, although [[War Games]] has repeatedly proven the Orbital armor's viability.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
 
==In-game Information==
===''Halo 4''===
Orbital was first introduced into the ''Halo'' games as an [[Armor customization (Halo 4)|armor set]] in ''[[Halo 4]]''. The armor has two available skins: Aeon (AEON) and Swift (SWFT). As with all ''Halo 4'' armor, the skins were not included in the initial release of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', though the release of ''Halo 4'' on PC and the start of [[Series 4: Reclaimer]] saw the skins added into the collection as default unlocks.
 
Both skin variants for Orbital have an additional [[Twin-plated]] arms counterpart.
{| 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:HTMCC H4 Orbital Base.png|75px]]<br/>Orbital
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Used along Luna's Skyhooks and tethers during the Covenant's assault on Sol.
|rowspan="4"|Reach {{Rank/H4|4|1}}
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC):''' Prototypes were rushed into use during the Covenant's assault on Sol.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulders description (MCC):''' Modular left/right spaulder from Orbital-class armor.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC):''' The collar features integral momentum-governors.
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|[[File:HTMCC H4 Orbital AEON.png|75px]]<br/>Orbital Aeon (AEON) skin
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Customized with AEON armor skin.
|rowspan="4"|Complete the [[List of Halo 4 commendations|Covenant Destroyer - Master commendation]]
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default as of [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]].
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC)''' Orbital helmet customized with AEON coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulder description (MCC)''' Orbital left/ right spaulder customized with AEON coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC)''' Orbital chassis customized with AEON coating.
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|[[File:HTMCC H4 Orbital SWFT.png|75px]]<br/>Orbital Swift (SWFT) skin
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Customized with SWFT armor skin.
|rowspan="4"|Enter the [[Halo Waypoint Classified#Yanumas|final Classified code]] on the Xbox 360 ''[[Halo Waypoint]]'' app.
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default as of [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]].
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC)''' Orbital helmet customized with SWFT coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulder description (MCC)''' Orbital left/ right spaulder customized with SWFT coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC)''' Orbital chassis customized with SWFT coating.
|}
 
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
The Orbital 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 is not a fully-original design, and as such includes a number of supplementary ''Halo 4'' pieces—primarily the [[Twin-plated]] forearms and [[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir|Recruit]] legs. The Orbital set has three alternate skins: Perihelion, Aphelion and Equinox.  
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! style="width: 15%"|Armor
! style="width: 70%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Orbital Uncommon.png|100px]]<br/>Orbital (helmet)
|align="left"|The Buffalo A-29 comm suite in the ORBITAL helmet works flawlessly with the ad-hoc and anarchic telecommunication networks found in many colonies.
|align="left"|Uncommon [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Orbital Perihelion Rare.png|100px]]<br/>Orbital Perihelion (helmet skin)
|align="left"|The Buffalo A-29 comm suite in the ORBITAL helmet works flawlessly with the ad-hoc and anarchic telecommunication networks found in many colonies.
|align="left"|Rare REQ card
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Orbital Aphelion Ultra Rare.png|100px]]<br/>Orbital Aphelion (helmet skin)
|align="left"|The Buffalo A-29 comm suite in the ORBITAL helmet works flawlessly with the ad-hoc and anarchic telecommunication networks found in many colonies.
|align="left"|Ultra Rare REQ card
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Orbital Equinox Legendary.png|100px]]<br/>Orbital Equinox (helmet skin)
|align="left"|The Buffalo A-29 comm suite in the ORBITAL helmet works flawlessly with the ad-hoc and anarchic telecommunication networks found in many colonies.
|align="left"|Legendary REQ card
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Orbital.png|100px]]<br/>Orbital (body)
|align="left"|Patrolling Spartans equipped with ORBITAL-class Mjolnir armor are a common sight near Earth's orbital tethers and military space stations.
|align="left"|Uncommon REQ card
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Orbital Perihelion.png|100px]]<br/>Orbital Perihelion (body skin)
|align="left"|Patrolling Spartans equipped with ORBITAL-class Mjolnir armor are a common sight near Earth's orbital tethers and military space stations.
|align="left"|Rare REQ card
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Orbital Aphelion.png|100px]]<br/>Orbital Aphelion (body skin)
|align="left"|Patrolling Spartans equipped with ORBITAL-class Mjolnir armor are a common sight near Earth's orbital tethers and military space stations.
|align="left"|Ultra Rare REQ card
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Orbital Equinox.png|100px]]<br/>Orbital Equinox (body skin)
|align="left"|Patrolling Spartans equipped with ORBITAL-class Mjolnir armor are a common sight near Earth's orbital tethers and military space stations.
|align="left"|Legendary REQ card
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
The AEON variant's human skull painted onto the visor is similar to [[Emile|Emile-A239's]] [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/V variant|EVA [C] helmet]].
The skins in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' all refer to positions of planets in relation to the sun. Perihelion is closest, aphelion is farthest, and an equinox is when day and night are equal in length.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Orbital}}
===Concept art and illustrations===
<gallery>
File:H4_Concept_MultiplayerArmors.jpg|''Halo 4'' concept art featuring Orbital (bottom-middle row, second-left).
File:H4 Orbital Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of the Orbital armor for ''Halo 4''.
File:Halo 4 Orbital armor skins concept art.jpg|Concept art for various Orbital skins in ''Halo 4''.
File:HM SpartanIVs.jpg|A group Spartan-IVs, including one wearing Orbital armor, in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''.
</gallery>
===Renders===
<gallery>
File:H4 Orbital 3d model sides.jpg|Render of profile views of the Orbital armor in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4 Orbital 3d model front.jpg|Render of frontal view of the Orbital armor in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4 Orbital 3d model back.jpg|Render of the rear view of the Orbital armor in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4 MJOLNIR Orbital.png|Render of the Orbital's default skin in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4 Orbital Swift.png|Render of the Orbital's Swift skin from Halo Waypoint.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
File:H4 Armor Orbital Swift.png|Orbital's SWFT skin in ''Halo 4''{{'}}s menus.
File:HTMCC H4 Orbital Aeon.png|Orbital's AEON skin in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''{{'}}s menus.
</gallery>
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' skins===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4 Orbital Concept Art.jpg|Concept art of the Orbital armor variant.
File:H5-Waypoint-Orbital.png|Default skin.
File:H4 Orbital 3d model sides.jpg|Left and right sides of the Orbital armor variant.
File:H5-Waypoint-Orbital-PERIHELION.png|Perihelion skin.
File:H4 Orbital 3d model front.jpg|Front render of the Orbital armor variant.
File:H5-Waypoint-Orbital-APHELION.png|Aphelion skin.
File:H4 Orbital 3d model back.jpg|Back render of the Orbital armor variant.
File:H5-Waypoint-Orbital-EQUINOX.png|Equinox skin.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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


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


{{MJOLNIR Variations}}
{{Armor/Permutation|H4|H5G}}
[[Category: MJOLNIR Armor]]
{{Navbox/Universe/Mjolnir|Overview|GEN1|GEN2}}
[[Category:MJOLNIR armor]]
[[Category:Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer armor permutations]]
[[Category:Halo 4 multiplayer armor permutations]]

Latest revision as of 12:43, May 8, 2024

This article is about the Mjolnir variant. For the Halo 3 multiplayer map, see Orbital.
Orbital
H5G-Orbital.png
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Naphtali Contractor Corporation[1]

Testing site(s):

Buffalo Breaker Yards[1]

Type:

MJOLNIR (GEN2)

Role(s):

Microgravity operations

Technical specifications

Feature(s):

  • Buffalo A-29 comm suite
  • Momentum-governing collar mounts
  • Valence-fading blast shield
  • L4-0 braced generators
  • Tow-grip isolation packs
 
Used along Luna's skyhooks and tethers during the Covenant's assault on Sol.

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

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The helmet features the Buffalo A-29 comm suite, which works flawlessly with the ad-hoc and anarchic telecommunication networks found in many colonies.[3] Some models of the helmet have the "Mark of the Breaker" skull emblazoned on the visor.[1]

The suit has momentum-governing collar mounts,[1] a valence-fading blast shield, L4-0 braced generators, and tow-grip isolation packs for quick yet stable mobility in zero-g settings.[4]

Development history[edit]

Developed by the Naphtali Contractor Corporation, the Orbital variant was tested and was the first to survive the Buffalo Breaker Yards testing site. This granted some models of the helmet a distinct skull emblem, known as the "Mark of the Breaker", on the visor.[1]

The suit is a modified variant following the same production lines as the EVA-class Mjolnir, though it was developed specifically for orbital and suborbital combat, where conditions similar to space often converge with harsh atmosphere and gravity-borne challenges.[1]

It was also field-tested during the battles in the skyhooks and space elevators on Earth and Luna during the Battle of Earth.[5] This test was a success, leading to the Orbital-class armor's adoption by Spartan-IVs.[1]

Usage[edit]

Patrolling Spartans equipped with ORBITAL-class Mjolnir armor are a common sight near Earth's orbital tethers and military space stations.[6] Some models of the helmet have the "Mark of the Breaker" skull emblazoned on the visor. Adoption of this set has not overtaken the EVA variant, although War Games has repeatedly proven the Orbital armor's viability.[1]

In-game Information[edit]

Halo 4[edit]

Orbital was first introduced into the Halo games as an armor set in Halo 4. The armor has two available skins: Aeon (AEON) and Swift (SWFT). As with all Halo 4 armor, the skins were not included in the initial release of Halo: The Master Chief Collection, though the release of Halo 4 on PC and the start of Series 4: Reclaimer saw the skins added into the collection as default unlocks.

Both skin variants for Orbital have an additional Twin-plated arms counterpart.

Armor Description Unlock requirements
(Halo 4)
Unlock requirements
(Halo: MCC)
Halo 4 Orbital armour with no skin.
Orbital
Description (H4): Used along Luna's Skyhooks and tethers during the Covenant's assault on Sol. Reach Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4) Unlocked by default.
Helmet description (MCC): Prototypes were rushed into use during the Covenant's assault on Sol.
Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Orbital-class armor.
Chest description (MCC): The collar features integral momentum-governors.
Halo 4 Orbital armour with AEON skin.
Orbital Aeon (AEON) skin
Description (H4): Customized with AEON armor skin. Complete the Covenant Destroyer - Master commendation Unlocked by default as of Series 4.
Helmet description (MCC) Orbital helmet customized with AEON coating.
Shoulder description (MCC) Orbital left/ right spaulder customized with AEON coating.
Chest description (MCC) Orbital chassis customized with AEON coating.
Halo 4 Orbital armour with SWFT skin.
Orbital Swift (SWFT) skin
Description (H4): Customized with SWFT armor skin. Enter the final Classified code on the Xbox 360 Halo Waypoint app. Unlocked by default as of Series 4.
Helmet description (MCC) Orbital helmet customized with SWFT coating.
Shoulder description (MCC) Orbital left/ right spaulder customized with SWFT coating.
Chest description (MCC) Orbital chassis customized with SWFT coating.

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

The Orbital set returns in Halo 5: Guardians. The helmet and body armor are unlockable as armor permutations through the Requisition system. The body armor is not a fully-original design, and as such includes a number of supplementary Halo 4 pieces—primarily the Twin-plated forearms and Recruit legs. The Orbital set has three alternate skins: Perihelion, Aphelion and Equinox.

Armor Description Unlock requirements
H5G REQ Helmets Orbital Uncommon
Orbital (helmet)
The Buffalo A-29 comm suite in the ORBITAL helmet works flawlessly with the ad-hoc and anarchic telecommunication networks found in many colonies. Uncommon REQ card
H5G REQ Helmets Orbital Perihelion Rare
Orbital Perihelion (helmet skin)
The Buffalo A-29 comm suite in the ORBITAL helmet works flawlessly with the ad-hoc and anarchic telecommunication networks found in many colonies. Rare REQ card
H5G REQ Helmets Orbital Aphelion Ultra Rare
Orbital Aphelion (helmet skin)
The Buffalo A-29 comm suite in the ORBITAL helmet works flawlessly with the ad-hoc and anarchic telecommunication networks found in many colonies. Ultra Rare REQ card
H5G REQ Helmets Orbital Equinox Legendary
Orbital Equinox (helmet skin)
The Buffalo A-29 comm suite in the ORBITAL helmet works flawlessly with the ad-hoc and anarchic telecommunication networks found in many colonies. Legendary REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Orbital.png
Orbital (body)
Patrolling Spartans equipped with ORBITAL-class Mjolnir armor are a common sight near Earth's orbital tethers and military space stations. Uncommon REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Orbital Perihelion.png
Orbital Perihelion (body skin)
Patrolling Spartans equipped with ORBITAL-class Mjolnir armor are a common sight near Earth's orbital tethers and military space stations. Rare REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Orbital Aphelion.png
Orbital Aphelion (body skin)
Patrolling Spartans equipped with ORBITAL-class Mjolnir armor are a common sight near Earth's orbital tethers and military space stations. Ultra Rare REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Orbital Equinox.png
Orbital Equinox (body skin)
Patrolling Spartans equipped with ORBITAL-class Mjolnir armor are a common sight near Earth's orbital tethers and military space stations. Legendary REQ card

Trivia[edit]

The skins in Halo 5: Guardians all refer to positions of planets in relation to the sun. Perihelion is closest, aphelion is farthest, and an equinox is when day and night are equal in length.

Gallery[edit]

Concept art and illustrations[edit]

Renders[edit]

Screenshots[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians skins[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 159
  2. ^ Halo 4, Spartan Armor Customization: Orbital Description "Used along Luna's Skyhooks and tethers during the Covenant's assault on Sol."
  3. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Orbital - Helmet Description "The Buffalo A-29 comm suite in the ORBITAL helmet works flawlessly with the ad-hoc and anarchic telecommunication networks found in many colonies."
  4. ^ Halo 4 Limited Edition, Infinity briefing packet
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Orbital (Retrieved on May 1, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
  6. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Orbital - Body Description "Patrolling Spartans equipped with ORBITAL-class Mjolnir armor are a common sight near Earth's orbital tethers and military space stations."