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[[File:MJOLNIR Ranger.png|thumb|250px|A SPARTAN-IV wearing the Ranger suit.]]
{{Disambig header|the Mjolnir variant|other articles titled "Ranger"|Ranger}}
{{Article Quote|Designed for remote operatives engaging in hostile environmental conditions.}}
{{Armor infobox
The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Ranger''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]] and utilized by [[SPARTAN-IV]]s.<ref name="Guide">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide ''Halo 4 Interactive Guide'']</ref>
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|image=[[File:H5G-Ranger-Render.png|275px]]
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*[[Imbrium Machine Complex]]{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=162}}
*[[Lethbridge Industrial]]{{Ref/Game|Id=H4|H4|Armor permutations (Halo 4)|Spartan Armor Customization|Detail=Ranger Description|Quote=Designed for remote operatives engaging in hostile environmental conditions.}}{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G|H5G|Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Spartan Appearance Customization|Detail=Ranger - Body Description|Quote=Lethbridge no longer manufactures GEN2 RANGER armor, though it has been very aggressive in monitoring existing examples and acquiring suits slated for disposal.}}
|testsite=[[Anakara Resiliency Chamber]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]
|role=Lone Wolf missions{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}}
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{{Article quote|Designed for remote operatives engaging in hostile environmental conditions.{{Ref/Reuse|H4}}}}
'''RANGER-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]] manufactured by [[Imbrium Machine Complex]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} and [[Lethbridge Industrial]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}


==Development history==
==Overview==
The MJOLNIR/Ranger variant was manufactured by [[Imbrium Machine Complex]]. Ranger-class armor was incredibly versatile, but its strength was in its ability to operate independently of standard Spartan team configurations. This lone-wolf approach to armor infrastructure was growing popular with [[ONI]]/[[Delta-Six Division|D-6]] operators currently in the field.<ref name="Guide"/>
===Design details===
Ranger-class armor is incredibly versatile, but it has a strength in its ability to operate independently of standard Spartan team configurations.{{Ref/Site|Id=h4guide|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/4d59e053-d415-48e2-9d6e-c02466d0ff6d/ranger|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Ranger|D=23|M=4|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Armor Types}}
 
The low-display bifocal visor balances intel management over visibility. The helmet also has resilient atmosphere lines. The armor has energy shield 7P-LCF [[actuator plug]] components. The pauldrons have a low-set concave pauldron design that offers impressive resiliency.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
 
===Development history===
The Ranger-class variant is manufactured by [[Imbrium Machine Complex]],{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} and [[Lethbridge Industrial]]. Tested at [[Anakara Resiliency Chamber]], it was designed for remote operatives engaging in hostile environmental conditions.{{Ref/Reuse|H4}}{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} It was engineered so users deployed in the field on their own do not need to rely on intel cache, support handlers, and mission controllers. This lead to the armor being the leader within its subset for single-combatant effectiveness.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
 
Due to focusing on operational singularity, the suit is not architecturally comparable to other Mjolnir systems.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} Even when the Ranger helmet is considered utilitarian and well designed, periodic issues with VISR compatibility bedevils maintenance technicians.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} By [[2558#October|October 2558]], the Ranger-class armor was no longer manufactured by Lethbridge and they have been very aggressive in monitoring existing examples and acquiring suits slated for disposal.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}
 
===Usage===
There are rumors that early prototypes infiltrated ''[[High Charity]]'' in the latter years of the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} The lone-wolf approach to armor infrastructure was popular with [[ONI]]/[[Delta-Six Division|D-6]] operators in the field.{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}}
 
==In-game information==
===''Halo 4''===
Ranger was first introduced into the ''Halo'' games as an [[Armor customization (Halo 4)|armor set]] in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
{| 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 Ranger.png|75px]]<br/>Ranger
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Designed for remote operatives engaging in hostile environmental conditions.
|rowspan="4"|Complete the [[List of Halo 4 commendations|Combat Opportunity - Master commendation]].
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC):''' Hostile-environment helmet.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulders description (MCC):''' Modular left/right spaulder from Ranger-class armor.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC):''' Features 7P-LCF actuator plugs for its energy shield system.
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|<br/>Ranger Strike (STRK) skin
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Customized with STRK armor skin.
|rowspan="4"|Complete the Protector - Master commendation.
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default as of [[Series 4: Reclaimer|Series 4]].
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC)''' Ranger helmet customized with STRK coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulder description (MCC)''' Ranger left/ right spaulder customized with STRK coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC)''' Ranger chassis customized with STRK coating.
|}
 
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
The Ranger 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 Ranger chest and shoulders, [[RICOCHET-class Mjolnir|Ricochet]] forearms, and [[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir|Recruit]] 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 Ranger Ultra Rare.png|100px]]<br/>Ranger (helmet)
|align="left"|The RANGER helmet is utilitarian and well designed, though periodic issues with VISR compatibility bedevils maintenance technicians.
|align="left"|Ultra Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Ranger.png|100px]]<br/>Ranger (body)
|align="left"|Lethbridge no longer manufactures GEN2 RANGER armor, though it has been very aggressive in monitoring existing examples and acquiring suits slated for disposal.
|align="left"|Ultra Rare REQ card
|}
 
==Production notes==
In the pre-alpha build of ''[[Halo Online]]'', the [[Armor customization (Halo Online)|BOXHEAD-class Mjolnir]] reused the design of RANGER-class Mjolnir for its armor.
 
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Ranger}}
<gallery>
File:H4_Concept_MultiplayerArmors.jpg|''Halo 4'' concept art for Ranger (middle row, second-right).
File:H4-MP-M739LMGSAW-Reload.jpg|A Spartan-IV wearing Ranger in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H5G-Rangerrender.png|Ranger in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G Ranger 3d model.jpg|Three-dimensional renders of the Ranger armor in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5-Waypoint-Ranger.png|Default skin in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
</gallery>


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


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


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

Latest revision as of 13:57, September 10, 2023

This article is about the Mjolnir variant. For other articles titled "Ranger", see Ranger.
Ranger
H5G-Ranger-Render.png
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Testing site(s):

Anakara Resiliency Chamber[1]

Type:

MJOLNIR (GEN2)

Role(s):

Lone Wolf missions[4]

 
“ Designed for remote operatives engaging in hostile environmental conditions.[2] ”

RANGER-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2] manufactured by Imbrium Machine Complex[1] and Lethbridge Industrial.[2][3]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Ranger-class armor is incredibly versatile, but it has a strength in its ability to operate independently of standard Spartan team configurations.[4]

The low-display bifocal visor balances intel management over visibility. The helmet also has resilient atmosphere lines. The armor has energy shield 7P-LCF actuator plug components. The pauldrons have a low-set concave pauldron design that offers impressive resiliency.[1]

Development history[edit]

The Ranger-class variant is manufactured by Imbrium Machine Complex,[1] and Lethbridge Industrial. Tested at Anakara Resiliency Chamber, it was designed for remote operatives engaging in hostile environmental conditions.[2][3] It was engineered so users deployed in the field on their own do not need to rely on intel cache, support handlers, and mission controllers. This lead to the armor being the leader within its subset for single-combatant effectiveness.[1]

Due to focusing on operational singularity, the suit is not architecturally comparable to other Mjolnir systems.[1] Even when the Ranger helmet is considered utilitarian and well designed, periodic issues with VISR compatibility bedevils maintenance technicians.[3] By October 2558, the Ranger-class armor was no longer manufactured by Lethbridge and they have been very aggressive in monitoring existing examples and acquiring suits slated for disposal.[3]

Usage[edit]

There are rumors that early prototypes infiltrated High Charity in the latter years of the Human-Covenant War.[1] The lone-wolf approach to armor infrastructure was popular with ONI/D-6 operators in the field.[4]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 4[edit]

Ranger was first introduced into the Halo games as an armor set in Halo 4.

Armor Description Unlock requirements
(Halo 4) 		Unlock requirements
(Halo: MCC)
H4 MJOLNIR Ranger.png
Ranger 		Description (H4): Designed for remote operatives engaging in hostile environmental conditions. Complete the Combat Opportunity - Master commendation. Unlocked by default.
Helmet description (MCC): Hostile-environment helmet.
Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Ranger-class armor.
Chest description (MCC): Features 7P-LCF actuator plugs for its energy shield system.

Ranger Strike (STRK) skin 		Description (H4): Customized with STRK armor skin. Complete the Protector - Master commendation. Unlocked by default as of Series 4.
Helmet description (MCC) Ranger helmet customized with STRK coating.
Shoulder description (MCC) Ranger left/ right spaulder customized with STRK coating.
Chest description (MCC) Ranger chassis customized with STRK coating.

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

The Ranger 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 Ranger chest and shoulders, Ricochet forearms, and Recruit legs.

Helmet Description Unlock requirements
H5G REQ Helmets Ranger Ultra Rare
Ranger (helmet) 		The RANGER helmet is utilitarian and well designed, though periodic issues with VISR compatibility bedevils maintenance technicians. Ultra Rare REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Ranger.png
Ranger (body) 		Lethbridge no longer manufactures GEN2 RANGER armor, though it has been very aggressive in monitoring existing examples and acquiring suits slated for disposal. Ultra Rare REQ card

Production notes[edit]

In the pre-alpha build of Halo Online, the BOXHEAD-class Mjolnir reused the design of RANGER-class Mjolnir for its armor.

Gallery[edit]

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.
  • Halo 4 concept art for Ranger (middle row, second-right).

    Halo 4 concept art for Ranger (middle row, second-right).

  • A Spartan-IV wearing Ranger in Halo 4.

    A Spartan-IV wearing Ranger in Halo 4.

  • Ranger in Halo 5: Guardians.

    Ranger in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Three-dimensional renders of the Ranger armor in Halo 5: Guardians.

    Three-dimensional renders of the Ranger armor in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Default skin in Halo 5: Guardians.

    Default skin in Halo 5: Guardians.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 162
  2. ^ a b c d Halo 4, Spartan Armor Customization: Ranger Description "Designed for remote operatives engaging in hostile environmental conditions."
  3. ^ a b c d e Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Ranger - Body Description "Lethbridge no longer manufactures GEN2 RANGER armor, though it has been very aggressive in monitoring existing examples and acquiring suits slated for disposal."
  4. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Ranger (Retrieved on Apr 23, 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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GEN1
Marks
Variants
Air Assault • AKIS • Ardent • Argus • B • Centurion • COBALT • Commando • CQB • CQC • Emil • EOD • EVA • Grenadier • GUNGNIR • HAYABUSA • HAZOP • Hoplite • Isidor • JFO • Mariner • Military Police • Mirage • MJOLNIR/Black • Paladin • ODST • Operator • Orbital • Pilot • Raider • Ranger • Recon • Rogue • Scout • Security • Strider • Theodor • Tracker • Ulrich • Valiant • Venator • Wilhelm • Ypsilon • Zacharias • Ärger • Ökonom
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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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