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[[File:H4 MJOLNIR Counter Intelligence Operator.png|thumb|right|250px|The CIO variant for the [GEN2] armor.]]  
{{Armor infobox
{{Article Quote|Designed for counter-intelligence operability in the Martian territory of Acheron Fossae.}}
|name=CIO
The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/CIO''' (Counter Intelligence Operator)<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide ''Halo 4 Interactive Guide'']</ref> is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]].
|image=[[File:H5G-CIO.png|250px]]
|manufacturer=[[Acheron Security]]{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=148}}
|testsite=[[Acheron Trauma Sim]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]
|role=Counter intelligence
|features=*Tricloptically fixed multi-spectral imaging array
*Galvanized sensory suite
*Modular sensory suite
*Silhouette dampener
}}
{{Article quote|Designed for counter-intelligence operability in the Martian territory of Acheron Fossae.}}
'''CIO-class Mjolnir''' (Counter Intelligence Operator) is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]] manufactured by [[Acheron Security]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H4 Armory|H4|[[Armor customization (Halo 4)|Armory]] description}}


==Development history==
==Overview==
The MJOLNIR/CIO variant was manufactured by [[Acheron Security]] and utilized by [[SPARTAN-IV]]s <ref name="Amazon.com">[http://www.amazon.com/Halo-4-Xbox-360/dp/B0050SYX8W '''Amazon.com''' ''Halo 4 pre-order'']</ref> and Counter-Intelligence Operators for Intel aquisition and strategic data conveyance deep within enemy territory.<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide ''Halo 4 Interactive Guide'']</ref> It was tested at [[Gdynia]], [[Acheron Fossae]] on [[Mars]].<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide ''Halo 4 Interactive Guide'']</ref>
===Design details===
The CIO helmet has a tricloptically fixed multi-spectral imaging array, also known as a transponder array.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/Game|Id=H4LE|Halo 4 Limited Edition|[[Infinity Briefing Packet|''Infinity'' briefing packet]]}} The neural interface bypasses in the CIO helmet allow the wearer to create custom synesthesis profiles to remap the suit sensors with their own senses.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5 Armory|H5G|[[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Armory]] description}} The suit also has a galvanized sensory suite that rivals nearly all other similar service packages.{{Ref/Reuse|H4LE}}


Several CIO-armored Spartans were deployed to [[Terceira]], where they captured and transmitted information crucial to the recovery of the colony from [[Insurrectionist]] forces.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 148''</ref>
The chest has a modular sensory suite, and a silhouette dampener for motion sensor circumvention.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
===Development history===
After seeing the need for highly trained, heavily armored personnel to be deployed deep into enemy-controlled territory, [[Acheron Security]] developed and manufactured the CIO-class armor, with its main focus on espionage rather than lethality. The armor was tested at the [[Acheron Trauma Sim]],{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} and was designed to operate in the Martian territory of Acheron Fossae.{{Ref/Reuse|H4 Armory}}
 
===Usage===
Though rarely seen, it is utilized by a handful of [[SPARTAN-IV]]s and Counter-Intelligence Operators for intel acquisition and strategic data conveyance deep within enemy territory, often those who endure tier-nine theaters.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
 
Several CIO-armored Spartans were deployed to [[Terceira]], where they captured and transmitted information crucial to the recovery of the colony from [[Insurrectionist]] forces.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
 
CIO is also used during information denial missions, hunting down enemy scouts and preventing them from acquiring data of tactical or strategic importance.{{Ref/Reuse|H5 Armory}}


==In-game information==
==In-game information==
'''Unlock''': [[List of Halo 4 Commendations|Spartan Slayer - Master commendation]]<br>
===''Halo 4''===
'''Available skins''': WEB, RUIN and RUSH
CIO was first introduced as an [[Armor customization (Halo 4)|armor set]] in ''[[Halo 4]]''. The armor has three available skins; Web (WEB), Ruin (RUIN) and Rush (RUSH).
{{Expand-section}}
{| 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 CIO Base.png|75px]]<br/>CIO
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Designed for counter-intelligence operability in the Martian territory of Acheron Fossae.
|rowspan="4"|Complete the [[List of Halo 4 commendations|Spartan Slayer - Master commendation]]
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC):''' Counter-intelligence system manufactured by Acheron Security.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulders description (MCC):''' Modular left/right spaulder from CIO-class armor.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC):''' The suit's galvanized sensory suite rivals similar service packages.
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|[[File:HTMCC H4 CIO WEB.png|75px]]<br/>CIO WEB (WEB) skin
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Customized with WEB armor skin.
|rowspan="4"|Pre-order ''Halo 4'' through Amazon<br>Included in the [[Halo 4 Game of the Year Edition|''Halo 4'' Game of the Year Edition]]
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default, as of [[Series 4: Reclaimer]].
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC)''' CIO helmet customized with WEB coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulder description (MCC)''' CIO left/ right spaulder customized with WEB coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC)''' CIO chassis customized with WEB coating.
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|[[File:HTMCC H4 CIO RUIN.png|75px]]<br/>CIO Ruin (RUIN) skin
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Customized with RUIN armor skin.
|rowspan="4"|Purchase the CIO-armored Spartan action figure in the [[McFarlane Toys/Halo 4 Series 2|second series of McFarlane's ''Halo 4'' action figures]]. This is not usable in [[Spartan Ops]].
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default, as of [[Series 4: Reclaimer]].
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC)''' CIO helmet customized with RUIN coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulder description (MCC)''' CIO left/ right spaulder customized with RUIN coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC)''' CIO chassis customized with RUIN coating.
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|[[File:HTMCC H4 CIO RUSH.png|75px]]<br/>CIO RUSH (RUSH) skin
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Customized with RUSH armor skin.
|rowspan="4"|Purchase the [[Champions Bundle]]. This is not usable in Spartan Ops.
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default, as of [[Series 4: Reclaimer]].
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC)''' CIO helmet customized with RUSH coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulder description (MCC)''' CIO left/ right spaulder customized with RUSH coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC)''' CIO chassis customized with RUSH coating.
|}
 
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
The CIO set returns as an [[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|armor permutation]] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', being unlockable through the [[Requisition system]]. The body armor includes the [[RICOCHET-class Mjolnir|Ricochet]] forearms, and [[RECRUIT-class Mjolnir|Recruit]] legs. Contrasting its ''Halo 4'' iteration's multitude of skins, the CIO set of ''Halo 5'' has no alternate skins.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 75%;"
|-
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Armor
! scope="col" style="width: 25%" |Description
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Rarity
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Introduced in
! scope="col" style="width: 20%" |Unlock requirements
|-
|-align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - CIO (helmet).png|100px]]<br/>CIO (helmet)
|align="left"|The neural interface bypasses in the CIO helmet allows the wearer to create custom synthesis profiles to remap the suit sensors with their own senses.
|rowspan="2"|{{H5Rarity|Rare}}
|rowspan="2"|Introduced on launch.
|rowspan="2"|Purchase a Silver REQ pack for {{RP|5,000}} REQ points.
|-align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - CIO (body).png|100px]]<br/>CIO (body)
|align="left"|CIO's niche is information denial missions: hunting down enemy scouts and preventing them from acquiring data of tactical or strategic importance.
|}
==Production notes==
{{Main|Cut Halo 4 customization}}
Promotional images for the "Ruin" skin also included the pattern on the [[Inner-plated]] wrist armor and [[Over-locking]] leg armor. The final release version of the "Ruin" skin only added the skin on the CIO's helmet, chest, and shoulder armor, leaving out the wrists and legs.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR CIO}}
===''Halo 4''===
<gallery>
File:H4 CIO Helmet and torso 3d model.jpg|A render of the CIO armor without textures.
File:H4 CIO 3d model.jpg|Helmet, chest, and shoulder pieces only.
File:H4_MJOLNIR_Counter_Intelligence_Operator.png|The CIO armor in ''Halo 4''.
File:Halo4CIO.jpg|The 3D model of CIO "Web" skin for ''Halo 4''.
File:H4IG CIO.jpg|The ''Halo 4'' Interactive Guide description.
File:H4_-_CIO_armor_(RUIN)_-_Transparent.png|Concept art for the Ruin skin.
File:H4 - CIO armor (WEB) - Transparent.png|Web skin concept for ''Halo 4''.
File:MJOLNIR_CIO_armor_(Web).png|Concept art for the Web skin.
</gallery>
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Halo_4_preorder_bonus_(Amazon_CIO_armor).jpg|The Web skin on the CIO armor.
File:H5-Waypoint-CIO.png|Default skin
File:CIO Ruin skin.jpg|The Ruin skin on the CIO armor.
File:Halo4CIO.jpg|3D model of CIO armor for Halo 4.
File:H4 CIO Helmet and torso 3d model.jpg|Ditto.
File:H4 CIO 3d model.jpg|Ditto.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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


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


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

Latest revision as of 00:21, February 23, 2025

CIO
H5G-CIO.png
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Acheron Security[1]

Testing site(s):

Acheron Trauma Sim[1]

Type:

MJOLNIR (GEN2)

Role(s):

Counter intelligence

Technical specifications

Feature(s):

  • Tricloptically fixed multi-spectral imaging array
  • Galvanized sensory suite
  • Modular sensory suite
  • Silhouette dampener
 
“ Designed for counter-intelligence operability in the Martian territory of Acheron Fossae. ”

CIO-class Mjolnir (Counter Intelligence Operator) is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2] manufactured by Acheron Security.[2]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The CIO helmet has a tricloptically fixed multi-spectral imaging array, also known as a transponder array.[1][3] The neural interface bypasses in the CIO helmet allow the wearer to create custom synesthesis profiles to remap the suit sensors with their own senses.[4] The suit also has a galvanized sensory suite that rivals nearly all other similar service packages.[3]

The chest has a modular sensory suite, and a silhouette dampener for motion sensor circumvention.[1]

Development history[edit]

After seeing the need for highly trained, heavily armored personnel to be deployed deep into enemy-controlled territory, Acheron Security developed and manufactured the CIO-class armor, with its main focus on espionage rather than lethality. The armor was tested at the Acheron Trauma Sim,[1] and was designed to operate in the Martian territory of Acheron Fossae.[2]

Usage[edit]

Though rarely seen, it is utilized by a handful of SPARTAN-IVs and Counter-Intelligence Operators for intel acquisition and strategic data conveyance deep within enemy territory, often those who endure tier-nine theaters.[1]

Several CIO-armored Spartans were deployed to Terceira, where they captured and transmitted information crucial to the recovery of the colony from Insurrectionist forces.[1]

CIO is also used during information denial missions, hunting down enemy scouts and preventing them from acquiring data of tactical or strategic importance.[4]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 4[edit]

CIO was first introduced as an armor set in Halo 4. The armor has three available skins; Web (WEB), Ruin (RUIN) and Rush (RUSH).

Armor Description Unlock requirements
(Halo 4) 		Unlock requirements
(Halo: MCC)
CIO armor in Halo 4 with no skin.
CIO 		Description (H4): Designed for counter-intelligence operability in the Martian territory of Acheron Fossae. Complete the Spartan Slayer - Master commendation Unlocked by default.
Helmet description (MCC): Counter-intelligence system manufactured by Acheron Security.
Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from CIO-class armor.
Chest description (MCC): The suit's galvanized sensory suite rivals similar service packages.
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CIO WEB (WEB) skin 		Description (H4): Customized with WEB armor skin. Pre-order Halo 4 through Amazon
Included in the Halo 4 Game of the Year Edition 		Unlocked by default, as of Series 4: Reclaimer.
Helmet description (MCC) CIO helmet customized with WEB coating.
Shoulder description (MCC) CIO left/ right spaulder customized with WEB coating.
Chest description (MCC) CIO chassis customized with WEB coating.
CIO armor in Halo 4 with Ruin skin.
CIO Ruin (RUIN) skin 		Description (H4): Customized with RUIN armor skin. Purchase the CIO-armored Spartan action figure in the second series of McFarlane's Halo 4 action figures. This is not usable in Spartan Ops. Unlocked by default, as of Series 4: Reclaimer.
Helmet description (MCC) CIO helmet customized with RUIN coating.
Shoulder description (MCC) CIO left/ right spaulder customized with RUIN coating.
Chest description (MCC) CIO chassis customized with RUIN coating.
CIO armor in Halo 4 with RUSH skin.
CIO RUSH (RUSH) skin 		Description (H4): Customized with RUSH armor skin. Purchase the Champions Bundle. This is not usable in Spartan Ops. Unlocked by default, as of Series 4: Reclaimer.
Helmet description (MCC) CIO helmet customized with RUSH coating.
Shoulder description (MCC) CIO left/ right spaulder customized with RUSH coating.
Chest description (MCC) CIO chassis customized with RUSH coating.

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

The CIO set returns as an armor permutation in Halo 5: Guardians, being unlockable through the Requisition system. The body armor includes the Ricochet forearms, and Recruit legs. Contrasting its Halo 4 iteration's multitude of skins, the CIO set of Halo 5 has no alternate skins.

Armor Description Rarity Introduced in Unlock requirements
REQ icon for the CIO armor.
CIO (helmet) 		The neural interface bypasses in the CIO helmet allows the wearer to create custom synthesis profiles to remap the suit sensors with their own senses. Rare Introduced on launch. Purchase a Silver REQ pack for REQ Points 5,000 REQ points.
REQ icon for the CIO armor.
CIO (body) 		CIO's niche is information denial missions: hunting down enemy scouts and preventing them from acquiring data of tactical or strategic importance.

Production notes[edit]

Main article: Cut Halo 4 customization

Promotional images for the "Ruin" skin also included the pattern on the Inner-plated wrist armor and Over-locking leg armor. The final release version of the "Ruin" skin only added the skin on the CIO's helmet, chest, and shoulder armor, leaving out the wrists and legs.

Gallery[edit]

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

Halo 4[edit]

  • A render of the CIO armor without textures.

    A render of the CIO armor without textures.

  • Helmet, chest, and shoulder pieces only.

    Helmet, chest, and shoulder pieces only.

  • The CIO armor in Halo 4.

    The CIO armor in Halo 4.

  • The 3D model of CIO "Web" skin for Halo 4.

    The 3D model of CIO "Web" skin for Halo 4.

  • The Halo 4 Interactive Guide description.

    The Halo 4 Interactive Guide description.

  • Concept art for the Ruin skin.

    Concept art for the Ruin skin.

  • Web skin concept for Halo 4.

    Web skin concept for Halo 4.

  • Concept art for the Web skin.

    Concept art for the Web skin.

Halo 5: Guardians[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 148
  2. ^ a b Halo 4, Armory description
  3. ^ a b Halo 4 Limited Edition, Infinity briefing packet
  4. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, Armory description

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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 • Orcus • 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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