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{{Era|HCW|Post}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Armor Infobox
{{Armor infobox
|name=MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Air Assault
|name=Air Assault
|image= [[File:H5G - MJOLNIR Air Assault render.png|275px]]
|image={{tabcontainer|title2=GEN2|content2=[[File:H5G - MJOLNIR Air Assault render.png|x500px]]|title3=Prototype|content3=[[File:HTMCC H3 AirAssault Crop.png|x500px]]|title4=GEN1 Mark V|content4=[[File:HR AirAssault Helmet Icon.png]]}}
|manufacturer=[[Ushuaia Armory]] (GEN1)<br>[[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]] (GEN2)
|manufacturer=[[Ushuaia Armory]] (GEN1){{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=4}}<br>
|developmentlocation=[[Seongnam]], [[United Korea]], Asia, [[Earth]] (GEN1)
[[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]] (GEN2){{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=146}}
|testsite=Ushuaia Armory's Siófok Firing Range (GEN1)<br>[[Buffalo Breaker Yards]] (GEN2)
|testsite=[[Siófok Firing Range]] (GEN1){{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}<br>
[[Buffalo Breaker Yards]] (GEN2){{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}<br>
[[Mindoro]] (GEN2){{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|type=MJOLNIR (GEN1)
|type=MJOLNIR (GEN1)
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]]
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]]
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]]
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]]
[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]
[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]
<br>[[MJOLNIR (GEN3)]] {{C|Compatible}}
|role=Airborne infantry maneuvers  
|role=Airborne infantry maneuvers  
|shielding=No {{C|Mark IV}}<br>Yes {{C|Mark V and (GEN2)}}
|bios=Mark IV BIOS {{C|Formerly}}<br>[[Mark V BIOS]] {{C|Formerly}}<br>[[MJOLNIR GEN2 BIOS]]
|era=[[Human-Covenant war]]<br>[[Reclamation conflict]]
|firstuse=
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
*[[Spartan (branch)]]
}}
}}
The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/AA variant''', or otherwise known as '''Air Assault''', is a [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]] variant originally designed by [[Ushuaia Armory]], with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2]] version being manufactured by the [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]].<ref name="H4 Armory">''[[Halo 4]]''</ref> In addition to featuring specialized optics, it can provide real-time satellite imagery and enemy signature allocation. The helmet offers key advantages during airborne deployment scenarios.<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'''</ref>
'''AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir''', also designated as the '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/AA variant''', is a [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]] variant originally designed by [[Ushuaia Armory]], with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2]] version being manufactured by the [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H4|H4|Armor permutations (Halo 4)|Spartan Armor Customization|Detail=Air Assault Description|Quote=Primarily used by ONI security personnel on the skyhooks above Earth and Luna.}}


==Development history==
==GEN1 overview==
===GEN1===
{{Article quote|Entered service in 2535; the MJOLNIR/AA variant is exclusive to Army airborne units.{{Ref/Reuse|HR}}}}
{{Article Quote|Entered service in 2535; the MJOLNIR/AA variant is exclusive to Army airborne units.}}
===Design details===
The MJOLNIR/AA variant was developed for use by [[UNSC Army airborne]] units. It was designed as an improvement to the [[ODST armor#Helmet|ODST helmet]]<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', Armory, MJOLNIR AA variant description: ''"The MJOLNIR/AA variant was developed as an improvement of the venerable ODST helmet."''</ref> and was heavily influenced by Ushuaia's previous work on the [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|Marine Corps BDU]].<ref name="EVG"/> In [[2535]], after being tested at Ushuaia's [[Siófok Firing Range]], the Air Assault helmet was introduced as a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV MJOLNIR armor]] and was also adopted as the standard helmet of the Airborne.<ref name="EVG"/> In [[2551]], the helmet was upgraded for use with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V MJOLNIR system]].<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', ''Armory''</ref><ref name="EVG"/>
The GEN1 Air Assault helmet offers key advantages during airborne deployment scenarios. It has specialized optics that can provide real-time satellite imagery and enemy signature allocation.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} The helmet is compatible with the [[UA/Type C1|Type C1]] UA module, [[AN/PZY-990T STARLIGHT]] remote sensor and [[AN/PZY-6011Y TYPHON]] Command Network Module.


[[SPARTAN-III Program|Spartan]] [[Kat-B320]] of [[NOBLE Team]] wore a Mark V AA helmet during the [[Battle of Fumirole]]<ref>'''[[Remember Reach]]''', ''[[Deliver Hope]]''</ref> and the [[Fall of Reach]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]'''</ref> During the [[Battle of Earth]], [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] deployed security personnel with the Air Assault armor to prevent Covenant forces from gaining control of the [[skyhook|skyhook defense complexes]] above [[Earth]] and [[Luna]].<ref name="h4guide">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide ''Halo 4 Interactive Guide'']</ref>
===Development history===
While the Air Assault was developed for use by [[UNSC Army airborne]] units,{{Ref/Game|Id=HR|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Spartan Armor Customization|Detail=Air Assault - Helmet Description|Quote=Entered service in 2535; the MJOLNIR/AA variant is exclusive to Army airborne units.}} the MJOLNIR variant differed from those used by the UNSC Army airbone units at a fundamental technical level.{{Ref/Game|Id=HI|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Air Assault - Helmet Description|Quote=Spartan AIR ASSAULT-class helmets differ at a fundamental technical level from those issued to Army airborne units.}} It was designed as an improvement to the [[ODST armor#Helmet|ODST helmet]] and was heavily influenced by Ushuaia's previous work on the [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|Marine Corps BDU]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} Air Assault helmets in the FC-I configuration were preferred by [[UNSC Army Pathfinders]].{{Ref/Game|Id=AA|HR|Armor customization (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=Air Assault - FC-I Helmet Description|Quote=Command network module-Improved; external hardened uplink. A favorite of Pathfinder units.}}
 
In [[2535]], after being tested at Ushuaia's [[Siófok Firing Range]], the Air Assault helmet was introduced as a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV MJOLNIR armor]] and was also adopted as the standard helmet of the UNSC Army's airborne division. In late [[2551]], the helmet was upgraded for use with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V MJOLNIR system]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|HR}}
 
After the first wave of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2]] systems, based on requests of veteran [[Spartan-II]] and [[Spartan-III]] operatives, the [[UNSC Ordnance Commission]] considered reassessing a refined and upgraded version of the Mark V version of this suit. This led to the creation of the [[INTRUDER-class Mjolnir]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Noble|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-noble-intentions|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Noble Intentions|D=9|M=7|Y=2019}}
 
As late as [[2560]], the GEN1 Air Assault helmet could still be requisitioned by [[Spartan Operations|Spartans]], upgraded to be roughly equivalent to GEN3.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFParallel|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/parallel-threads|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Parallel Threads|D=25|M=6|Y=2021}}
 
===Usage===
[[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan]] [[Catherine-B320]] of [[NOBLE Team]] wore a Mark V AA helmet during the [[Battle of Fumirole]]{{Ref/Generic|[[Remember Reach]]|Detail=[[Deliver Hope]]}} and the [[Fall of Reach]].{{Ref/Reuse|HR}} During the [[Battle of Earth]], [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] deployed security personnel with the Air Assault armor to prevent Covenant forces from gaining control of the [[skyhook|skyhook defense complexes]] above [[Earth]] and [[Luna]].{{Ref/Site|Id=h4guide|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/f70ec312-b198-431d-bce1-18b6a78d9ace/air-assault-|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Air Assault|D=01|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Armor Types}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Halo Reach Air Assault.png|Mark V Air Assault Helmet.
File:Halo Reach Air Assault.png|Mark V Air Assault Helmet.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===GEN2===
==GEN2 overview==
{{Article Quote|Primarily used by ONI security personnel on the skyhooks above Earth and Luna.}}
[[File:HHITD-FrankKodiak.jpg|thumb|Spartan-IV [[Frank Kodiak]] using GEN2 Air Assault armor during [[Operation: FAR STORM]].]]
After the Human-Covenant War, the [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]] began manufacturing the GEN2 version of the Air Assault helmet, as well as the matching torso armor and shoulder pieces. The Air Assault helmet's superficial design remained largely unchanged during the transition from GEN1 to GEN2 and the new shoulders seem to have succeeded the GEN1 [[FJ/PARA]] in design and function.<ref name="H4 Armory"/><ref name="h4guide"/> The helmet features a long-range communications system which makes it popular among Spartan fireteam leaders, though Napthali continues to market the helmet to the UNSC Army. Offshoots of the Air Assault armor have also been considered for adoption by unaugmented [[Delta-Six Division]] operators, but larger-scale adoption of the system has been hindered by its high cost, with each suit costing as much as a [[dropship]]. The coating incorporates impregnated metamaterials that mask the Air Assault armor's signature in both the near-infrared and near-ultraviolet spectrum.<ref name="beta">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]'''</ref> It was tested in the [[Buffalo Breaker Yards]].<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 146''</ref>
{{Article quote|Primarily used by ONI security personnel on the skyhooks above Earth and Luna.{{Ref/Reuse|H4}}}}
===Design details===
The Air Assault helmet's superficial design remained largely unchanged during the transition from GEN1 to GEN2. The GEN2 Air Assault helmet is equipped with a long range integrated comm network. The new pauldrons seem to have succeeded the GEN1 [[FJ/PARA]] in design and function as they have a low-drag pauldron system. The chest has a locking retrieval brace.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}


In early [[2553]], Air Assault was considered a front runner for the standard armor set issued to newly recruited Spartan-IVs.<ref>[http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/index.php?/topic/333-halo-online-closed-beta-launching-in-russia/page-3#entry8090 '''Halo Archive Forums''' - ''Halo: Online (Closed Beta launching in Russia) - Page 3'']</ref> However, the contract ultimately went to [[Hannibal Weapon Systems]]' [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Recruit|RECRUIT-class suite]].
===Development history===
After the Human-Covenant War, the [[Naphtali Contractor Corporation]] began manufacturing the GEN2 version of the Air Assault helmet, as well as the matching torso armor and shoulder pieces. It was tested in the [[Buffalo Breaker Yards]], and the Cascadian city of [[Mindoro]]. Air Assault met all of the [[UNSC Ordnance Commission]] strictures for ground combat.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
 
GEN2 Air Assault served as the basis for GEN3 [[VOLANT-class Mjolnir]].{{Ref/Game|Id=HI3|HI|Armor customization (Halo Infinite|Spartan Armor Customization|Detail=Volant - Description|Quote=VOLANT is based on the MJOLNIR/AA series of GEN2 helmets, but incorporates design tweaks requested by Spartans working with Army airborne units.}}
===Usage===
GEN2 Air Assault provides functional support across a number of colonies as well as remotely deployed combat units. This set is also primarily used by [[ONI]] security personnel on the skyhooks above Earth and Luna.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} A slightly altered version of the Air Assault GEN2 is a favorite of Spartans tasked with assisting [[ANVIL Station]] security personnel.{{Ref/Game|Id=H3MCCDesc|MCC|''[[Halo 3]]'' [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|customisation]] menu}}
 
The helmet is popular among Spartan fireteam leaders due to its communications system, though Napthali continues to market the helmet to the UNSC Army.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G|H5G|Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Spartan Appearance Customization|Detail=Air Assault - Helmet Description|Quote=The AIR ASSAULT helmet's long-range comm system makes it popular with Spartan fireteam leaders, but Naphtali also markets this helmet to Army special forces.}} Offshoots of the Air Assault armor have also been considered for adoption by unaugmented [[Delta-Six Division]] operators, but larger-scale adoption of the system has been hindered by its high cost, with each suit costing as much as a [[dropship]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H5G1|H5G|Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Spartan Appearance Customization|Detail=Air Assault - Body Description|Quote=AIR ASSAULT spin-offs were considered for adoption by unaugmented Delta-Six operators, but each suit costs as much as a dropship.}}


==In-game information==
==In-game information==
===Halo: Reach - Gen 1 Mark V variant===
===''Halo 3 MCC'' - GEN2===
The MJOLNIR/AA variant was developed as an improvement of the venerable ODST helmet.<br>
In the ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' version of ''Halo 3'', the Air Assault variant was added as part of [[Series 5: Anvil]] content. With the updated ''Halo 3'' [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|armor customization]] options, the players can now fit their Spartan with Air Assault helmet, chest, shoulders, forearms and legs. The description of the armor pieces are the same for every set. The set is one of twelve [[Armor customization (Halo Online)|armor sets]] originating from the cancelled ''[[Halo Online]]'' brought into ''The Master Chief Collection'', originally known as ''Lander'' in the cancelled game.
'''Base Price''': 15,000 cR, Warrant Officer<br>
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
*Description: Entered service in 2535; the MJOLNIR/AA varient is exclusive to Army airborne units.<br>
! style="width: 15%"|Piece
'''UA/CNM Price''': 7,500 cR, Warrant Officer<br>
! style="width: 45%"|Description
*Description: Up-armored varient with command network module<br>
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo 3'')
'''FC-I Price''': 5,000 cR, Warrant Officer<br>
! style="width: 30%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo: MCC'')
*Description: Command network module-Improved; external hardened uplink. A favorite of Pathfinder units<br>
|- align="center"
|[[File:HTMCC H3 AirAssault Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Helmet
|align="center" rowspan=5|A favorite of Spartans tasked with assisting ANVIL Station security personnel.
|rowspan=5|N/A {{C|''MCC''-exclusive}}
|[[Series 5: Anvil|Series 5]] Tier 3, {{SeasonPoint|1}}
|- align="center"
|[[File:HTMCC H3 AirAssault Chest Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Chest
|[[Series 5: Anvil|Series 5]] Tier 15, {{SeasonPoint|1}}
|- align="center"
|[[File:HTMCC H3 AirAssault LShoulder Icon.png|75px]][[File:HTMCC H3 AirAssault RShoulder Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Shoulders
|[[Series 5: Anvil|Series 5]] Tier 7, {{SeasonPoint|1}}
|- align="center"
|[[File:HTMCC H3 AirAssault Forearms Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Forearms
|[[Series 5: Anvil|Series 5]] Tier 12, {{SeasonPoint|1}}
|- align="center"
|[[File:HTMCC H3 AirAssault Legs Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Legs
|[[Series 5: Anvil|Series 5]] Tier 27, {{SeasonPoint|1}}
|}


===Halo 4 - Gen 2 variant===
===''Halo: Reach'' - GEN1===
'''Unlock''': Achieve [[Rank (Halo 4)|Spartan Rank 11]]<br>
{{Quote|The MJOLNIR/AA variant was developed as an improvement of the venerable ODST helmet.}}
*Description: Primarily used by ONI security personnel on the skyhooks above Earth and Luna.
The Air Assault helmet was introduced in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', notably the signature helmet worn by [[Catherine-B320]]. It can be [[Armor customization (Halo: Reach)|unlocked]] for use in multiplayer.
'''Available skins''': VERG (Verge) and VISN (Vision)  
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
*The VERG skin is obtainable by completing the [[List of Halo 4 Commendations/Vehicles|Vehicle Mastery commendation]].
! style="width: 15%"|Armor
*The VISN skin is obtainable by purchasing the [[Champions Bundle]]. This is not usable in Spartan Ops.
! style="width: 40%"|Description
! style="width: 30%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo: Reach'')
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo: MCC'')
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR AirAssault Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Air Assault helmet
|align="left"|Entered service in 2535; the MJOLNIR/AA variant is exclusive to Army airborne units.
|{{Rank/HR|wo|link=yes}}, 15,000 cR
|[[Series 1: Noble|Series 1]], Tier 37 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR AirAssault UACNM Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Air Assault [[Armor accessories/UA|UA]]/[[Command Network Module|CNM]]
|align="left"|Up-armored variant with command network module
|{{Rank/HR|wo|link=yes}}, 7,500 cR
|[[Series 1: Noble|Series 1]], Tier 37 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR AirAssault FCI Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Air Assault [[Hardened Uplink|FCI-I]]
|align="left"|Command network module-Improved; external hardened uplink. A favorite of Pathfinder units
|{{Rank/HR|wo|link=yes}}, 5,000 cR
|[[Series 1: Noble|Series 1]], Tier 38 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})
|}


===Halo 5: Guardians - Gen 2 variant===
===''Halo 4'' - GEN2===
This armor set in Halo 5: Guardians permanently has the following
Air Assault returned as an [[Armor customization (Halo 4)|armor set]] in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
*Forearms: [[RICOCHET-class Mjolnir|Ricochet]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
*Legs: RG-63 Counter<br>
! style="width: 15%"|Armor
! style="width: 55%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo 4'')
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo: MCC'')
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|[[File:H4 MJOLNIR Air Assault.png|75px]]<br/>Air Assault
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Primarily used by ONI security personnel on the skyhooks above Earth and Luna.
|rowspan="4"|Reach {{Rank/H4|2|6}}
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC):''' Primarily used by ONI security personnel.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulders description (MCC):''' Modular left/right spaulder from Air Assault-class armor.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC):''' Well-suited for missions in microgravity.
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|[[File:Halo 4 - Air Assault (VERG).png|75px]]<br/>Air Assault Verge (VERG) skin
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Customized with VERGE armor skin.
|rowspan="4"|Complete the [[List of Halo 4 Commendations/Vehicles|Vehicle Mastery commendation]].
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC)''' Air Assault helmet customized with VERGE coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulder description (MCC)''' Air Assault left/ right spaulder customized with VERGE coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC)''' Air Assault chassis customized with VERGE coating.
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|[[File:Halo 4 - Air Assault (VISN).png|75px]]<br/>Air Assault Vision (VISN) skin
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Customized with VISION armor skin.
|rowspan="4"|Purchase the [[Champions Bundle]]. This is not usable in Spartan Ops.
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC)''' Air Assault helmet customized with VISION coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulder description (MCC)''' Air Assault left/ right spaulder customized with VISION coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC)''' Air Assault chassis customized with VISION coating.
|}


'''Unlock''': Common [[REQ]] card
===''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''===
*Helmet Description: The AIR ASSAULT helmet's long-range comm system makes it popular with Spartan fireteam leaders, but Naphtali also markets this helmet to Army special forces.
In the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]'' there was a "DPT" skin which became the "Disrupt" skin in the final game. This skin had descriptions for it as follows:
*Body Description: AIR ASSAULT spin-offs were considered for adoption by unaugmented Delta-Six operators, but each suit costs as much as a dropship.
*'''Helmet description''': This coating incorporates impregnated metamaterials that mask the AIR ASSAULT armor's signature in both the near-infrared and near-ultraviolet spectrum.
'''Available skins''': Disrupt, Impact, and Specialist<br>
*'''Body description''': AIR ASSAULT users take advantage of even the smallest tactical advantage to avoid being spotted in transit to the combat zone.
'''Disrupt Unlock''': Uncommon REQ card<br>
 
*Halo 5: Guardians Beta DPT Helmet Description: This coating incorporates impregnated metamaterials that mask the AIR ASSAULT armor's signature in both the near-infrared and near-ultraviolet spectrum.
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' - GEN2===
*Halo 5: Guardians Beta DPT Body Description: AIR ASSAULT users take advantage of even the smallest tactical advantage to avoid being spotted in transit to the combat zone.
The ''Halo 4'' design of Air Assault returned in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' as an [[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|armor permutation]] unlockable via the [[Requisition system]]. The Air Assault body component consists of the Air Assault chest and legs, with the [[RICOCHET-class Mjolnir|Ricochet]] forearms and [[RG-63 Counter]] legs. The GEN1-styled Air Assault armor - modelled after the armor design employed by Catherine-B320 in ''Halo: Reach'' - returned to ''Halo 5'' with the release of [[Memories of Reach]], rebranded as the [[INTRUDER-class Mjolnir|Intruder]] armor.
'''Impact Unlock''': Rare REQ card<br>
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
'''Specialist Unlock''': Ultra Rare REQ card<br>
! style="width: 15%"|Helmet
! style="width: 70%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo 5: Guardians'')
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Air Assault.png|100px]]<br/>Air Assault (helmet)
|align="left"|The AIR ASSAULT helmet's long-range comm system makes it popular with Spartan fireteam leaders, but Naphtali also markets this helmet to Army special forces.
|align="left"|Common [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Air Assault.png|100px]]<br/>Air Assault (body)
|align="left"|AIR ASSAULT spin-offs were considered for adoption by unaugmented Delta-Six operators, but each suit costs as much as a dropship.
|align="left"|Common [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Air Assault Disrupt Uncommon.png|100px]]<br/>Air Assault Disrupt (helmet skin)
|align="left"|The AIR ASSAULT helmet's long-range comm system makes it popular with Spartan fireteam leaders, but Naphtali also markets this helmet to Army special forces.
|align="left"|Uncommon [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Air Assault Disrupt.png|100px]]<br/>Air Assault Disrupt (body skin)
|align="left"|AIR ASSAULT spin-offs were considered for adoption by unaugmented Delta-Six operators, but each suit costs as much as a dropship.
|align="left"|Uncommon [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Air Assault Impact Rare.png|100px]]<br/>Air Assault Impact (helmet skin)
|align="left"|The AIR ASSAULT helmet's long-range comm system makes it popular with Spartan fireteam leaders, but Naphtali also markets this helmet to Army special forces.
|align="left"|Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Air Assault Impact.png|100px]]<br/>Air Assault Impact (body skin)
|align="left"|AIR ASSAULT spin-offs were considered for adoption by unaugmented Delta-Six operators, but each suit costs as much as a dropship.
|align="left"|Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Air Assault Specialist Ultra Rare.png|100px]]<br/>Air Assault Specialist (helmet skin)
|align="left"|The AIR ASSAULT helmet's long-range comm system makes it popular with Spartan fireteam leaders, but Naphtali also markets this helmet to Army special forces.
|align="left"|Ultra Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Air Assault Specialist.png|100px]]<br/>Air Assault Specialist (body skin)
|align="left"|AIR ASSAULT spin-offs were considered for adoption by unaugmented Delta-Six operators, but each suit costs as much as a dropship.
|align="left"|Ultra Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|}
 
===''Halo Infinite'' - Upgraded GEN1===
The Mark V Air Assault helmet and its attachments are available for [[multiplayer]] Spartan [[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|armor customization]] in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Helmet
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Manufacturer
! scope="col" style="width: 45%" |Lore
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Rarity
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Unlock Requirements
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF Air Assault Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Air Assault
|[[Ushuaia Armory]]
|Spartan AIR ASSAULT-class helmets differ at a fundamental technical level from those issued to Army airborne units.
|Epic
|[[Season 01: Heroes of Reach]] [[Battle Pass]] level 55 (Premium)
|}
====Attachments====
*[[CNM/BNR/FARNDALE]]
*[[CNM/BNR/TYPHON]]
*[[HUL(3)/BNR/COURIER PEARL]]
*[[MK55 CBRN]]
*[[TAC/RS/STARLIGHT]]
*[[TAC/RS/WILLOW]]
*[[UA/Type B1]]


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Air Assault helmet, especially the GEN2 version, closely resembles [[:File:H2-ODST-Squad.jpg|the helmets]] worn by Orbital Drop Shock Troopers in ''[[Halo 2]]''. The most prominent similarity is the faceplate, which is much less rounded than the version of the ODST helmet seen in post-''Halo 2'' media.
*The GEN2 Air Assault chestplate closely resembles that of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|MJOLNIR Mark V]], the [[B-class Mjolnir|[B] Variant]] specifically, and the similar [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]] variant worn by [[Gray Team]].
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Air Assault}}
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Air Assault}}
*The Air Assault helmet, (especially the GEN2 version), closely resembles [[:File:H2-ODST-Squad.jpg|the helmets]] worn by Orbital Drop Shock Troopers in ''[[Halo 2]]''. The most prominent similarity is the faceplate, which is much less rounded than the version of the ODST helmet seen in post-''Halo 2'' media.
===''Halo 3'' and ''Halo Online''===
*The GEN2 Air Assault chestplate closely resembles that of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|MJOLNIR Mark V]], the [[MJOLNIR_Powered_Assault_Armor/B_variant|[B] Variant]] specifically, and the similar [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]] variant worn by [[Gray Team]].
<gallery>
File:HO Armor Wallpaper.jpeg|Air Assault (then known as Lander) in ''Halo Online'' (center).
File:HO Armor Landing render.jpg|The Air Assault armor on a promotional image for ''Halo Online''.
File:HaloOnline Armour AirAssault Blue Render.png|A render of the Air Assault set in ''Halo Online'' menu.
File:HTMCC-H3 AirAssault Body.jpg|The Air Assault armor in the ''Halo 3'' component of ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
File:HTMCC-H3 AirAssault Closeup.jpg|A closeup of the Air Assault upper body armor in ''Halo 3''.
File:HTMCC H3 AirAssault Crop Back.png| Back view of the Air Assault.
</gallery>


==Gallery==
===''Halo: Reach''===
===Normal Gallery===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:AAHelmet.jpg|The Air Assault helmet as seen in the Armory.
File:HR Kat-B320 Concept.png|Concept art of Kat-B320 wearing her Mark V AA helmet.
File:Deliver Hope-Kat down.png|Kat-B320 wearing her AA helmet in ''[[Deliver Hope]]''.
File:Kat-B320.png|Kat-B320 wearing her AA helmet.
File:Kat-B320.png|Kat-B320 wearing her AA helmet.
File:AAHelmet.jpg|The Mark V Air Assault helmet as seen in the Armory.
File:Reach E310 Campaign03.jpg|Kat wearing the AA helmet in combat.
File:Reach E310 Campaign03.jpg|Kat wearing the AA helmet in combat.
File:AACracked.jpg|A damaged AA helmet near [[Aszod]] on [[Reach]].
File:AACracked.jpg|A damaged AA helmet near [[Asźod]] on [[Reach]].
File:Mark-von-borstel-airassaulthighpoly.jpg|High poly render of the Air Assault armor for ''Halo 4''.
File:HR AIR ASSAULT Helmet.jpg|Mark V Air Assault helmet in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
File:H4 MJOLNIR Air Assault.png|Render of the Air Assault armor in ''Halo 4''.
File:HR AIR ASSAULT UA CNM.jpg|An up-armored variant of the Mark V Air Assault helmet with CNM attachment.
File:Halo_4_Field_Guide_Armor_Air_Assault.jpg|The Halo 4 Field Guide Air Assault Description.
File:HR AIR ASSAULT FC-I.jpg|A Mark V Air Assault helmet with HUL and improved CNM attachment.
</gallery>
 
===''Halo 4''===
<gallery>
File:H4_Concept_MultiplayerArmors.jpg|Concept art of the GEN2 Air Assault for ''Halo 4'' (top row, third-left).
File:Mark-von-borstel-airassaulthighpoly.jpg|High poly render of the GEN2 Air Assault armor.
File:H4 Air Assault 3d model.jpg|Near completed render of Air Assault armor.
File:H4 Air Assault Sword.png|A [[SPARTAN-IV]] wearing the GEN2 Air Assault armor.
File:H4 Air Assault Sword.png|A [[SPARTAN-IV]] wearing the GEN2 Air Assault armor.
File:H4 Air Assault 3d model.jpg|3D render of Air Assault armor for ''Halo 4''.
File:Halo_4_Field_Guide_Armor_Air_Assault.jpg|The ''Halo 4'' Interactive Guide description.
File:HHITD-FrankKodiak.jpg|[[Frank Kodiak]] using Air Assault armor in ''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''.
File:H5-Empire-Beta-4.jpg|A SPARTAN-IV (far left) wearing Air Assault armor in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]''.
File:Halo_Online_Site_Air_Assault.png|Air Assault armor that was originally on the ''[[Halo Online]]'' site.
File:HaloOnline Armour AirAssault Blue Render.png|The Air Assault armor in ''Halo Online'' closed alpha build.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Halo 5: Guardians Skins===
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
<gallery>
File:H5 Thruster Pack ability.jpg|A Spartan-IV wearing GEN2 Air Assault armor in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]''.
File:H5G-Fish.jpg|A Spartan-IV wearing Air Assault armor in a pre-release build of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G - Spartan trio in Breakout simulation.jpg|A trio of Spartan-IVs, with two wearing Air Assault armor in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:H5G-AirAssault&StormRifle.png|A Spartan-IV holding the {{Pattern|Kelos'vaarda|storm rifle}} in AIR ASSAULT.
File:H5G-AirAssaultvsIntruder.png|Air Assault in comparison to Intruder.
</gallery>
 
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' skins===
<gallery>
File:H5_Air_Assault.png|Default skin
File:H5_Air_Assault_Disrupt_Skin.png|Disrupt skin
File:H5_Air_Assault_Impact_Skin.png|Impact skin
File:H5_Air_Assault_Specialist_Skin.png|Specialist skin
</gallery>
===''Halo Infinite''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5_Air_Assault.png|Normal Skin
File:HINF CATHERINE B320 Armor Kit Icon.png|Upgraded GEN1 Air Assault in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:H5_Air_Assault_Disrupt_Skin.png|Disrupt Skin
File:HINF_Fragmentation_Vault.png|A Spartan-IV, utilizing the helmet during a fight for a vault on [[Fragmentation]].
File:H5_Air_Assault_Impact_Skin.png|Impact Skin
File:H5_Air_Assault_Specialist_Skin.png|Specialist Skin
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{MCCo}}
*''[[Remember Reach]]''
*''[[Remember Reach]]''
**''[[Deliver Hope]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[Deliver Hope]]'' {{1st}}
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*''[[Halo 4]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
*''[[Hunt the Truth]]''
**''[[Hunt the Signal]]'' {{C|Cut Chess pieces only}}
*''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''
*''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo Online]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: Winter Contention]]''


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


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[[Category:MJOLNIR armor]]
[[Category:Halo 3 multiplayer armor permutations]]
[[Category:Halo: Reach multiplayer armor permutations]]
[[Category:Halo 4 multiplayer armor permutations]]
[[Category:Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer armor permutations]]
[[Category:Halo Infinite multiplayer armor permutations]]

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Air Assault
GEN2
H5G - MJOLNIR Air Assault render.png
Prototype
HTMCC H3 AirAssault Crop.png
GEN1 Mark V
HR AirAssault Helmet Icon.png
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Ushuaia Armory (GEN1)[1]
Naphtali Contractor Corporation (GEN2)[2]

Testing site(s):

Siófok Firing Range (GEN1)[1]
Buffalo Breaker Yards (GEN2)[2]
Mindoro (GEN2)[2]

Type:

MJOLNIR (GEN1)

MJOLNIR (GEN2)
MJOLNIR (GEN3) (Compatible)

Role(s):

Airborne infantry maneuvers

 

AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir, also designated as the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/AA variant, is a MJOLNIR armor variant originally designed by Ushuaia Armory, with the GEN2 version being manufactured by the Naphtali Contractor Corporation.[3]

GEN1 overview[edit]

“ Entered service in 2535; the MJOLNIR/AA variant is exclusive to Army airborne units.[4] ”

Design details[edit]

The GEN1 Air Assault helmet offers key advantages during airborne deployment scenarios. It has specialized optics that can provide real-time satellite imagery and enemy signature allocation.[1] The helmet is compatible with the Type C1 UA module, AN/PZY-990T STARLIGHT remote sensor and AN/PZY-6011Y TYPHON Command Network Module.

Development history[edit]

While the Air Assault was developed for use by UNSC Army airborne units,[4] the MJOLNIR variant differed from those used by the UNSC Army airbone units at a fundamental technical level.[5] It was designed as an improvement to the ODST helmet and was heavily influenced by Ushuaia's previous work on the Marine Corps BDU.[1] Air Assault helmets in the FC-I configuration were preferred by UNSC Army Pathfinders.[6]

In 2535, after being tested at Ushuaia's Siófok Firing Range, the Air Assault helmet was introduced as a variant of the Mark IV MJOLNIR armor and was also adopted as the standard helmet of the UNSC Army's airborne division. In late 2551, the helmet was upgraded for use with the Mark V MJOLNIR system.[1][4]

After the first wave of GEN2 systems, based on requests of veteran Spartan-II and Spartan-III operatives, the UNSC Ordnance Commission considered reassessing a refined and upgraded version of the Mark V version of this suit. This led to the creation of the INTRUDER-class Mjolnir.[7]

As late as 2560, the GEN1 Air Assault helmet could still be requisitioned by Spartans, upgraded to be roughly equivalent to GEN3.[8]

Usage[edit]

Spartan Catherine-B320 of NOBLE Team wore a Mark V AA helmet during the Battle of Fumirole[9] and the Fall of Reach.[4] During the Battle of Earth, ONI deployed security personnel with the Air Assault armor to prevent Covenant forces from gaining control of the skyhook defense complexes above Earth and Luna.[10]

  • Mark V Air Assault Helmet.

    Mark V Air Assault Helmet.

GEN2 overview[edit]

Spartan-IV Frank Kodiak using GEN2 Air Assault armor during Operation: FAR STORM.
“ Primarily used by ONI security personnel on the skyhooks above Earth and Luna.[3] ”

Design details[edit]

The Air Assault helmet's superficial design remained largely unchanged during the transition from GEN1 to GEN2. The GEN2 Air Assault helmet is equipped with a long range integrated comm network. The new pauldrons seem to have succeeded the GEN1 FJ/PARA in design and function as they have a low-drag pauldron system. The chest has a locking retrieval brace.[2]

Development history[edit]

After the Human-Covenant War, the Naphtali Contractor Corporation began manufacturing the GEN2 version of the Air Assault helmet, as well as the matching torso armor and shoulder pieces. It was tested in the Buffalo Breaker Yards, and the Cascadian city of Mindoro. Air Assault met all of the UNSC Ordnance Commission strictures for ground combat.[2]

GEN2 Air Assault served as the basis for GEN3 VOLANT-class Mjolnir.[11]

Usage[edit]

GEN2 Air Assault provides functional support across a number of colonies as well as remotely deployed combat units. This set is also primarily used by ONI security personnel on the skyhooks above Earth and Luna.[2] A slightly altered version of the Air Assault GEN2 is a favorite of Spartans tasked with assisting ANVIL Station security personnel.[12]

The helmet is popular among Spartan fireteam leaders due to its communications system, though Napthali continues to market the helmet to the UNSC Army.[13] Offshoots of the Air Assault armor have also been considered for adoption by unaugmented Delta-Six Division operators, but larger-scale adoption of the system has been hindered by its high cost, with each suit costing as much as a dropship.[14]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 3 MCC - GEN2[edit]

In the Halo: The Master Chief Collection version of Halo 3, the Air Assault variant was added as part of Series 5: Anvil content. With the updated Halo 3 armor customization options, the players can now fit their Spartan with Air Assault helmet, chest, shoulders, forearms and legs. The description of the armor pieces are the same for every set. The set is one of twelve armor sets originating from the cancelled Halo Online brought into The Master Chief Collection, originally known as Lander in the cancelled game.

Piece Description Unlock requirements (Halo 3) Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
HTMCC H3 AirAssault Helmet Icon.png
Helmet 		A favorite of Spartans tasked with assisting ANVIL Station security personnel. N/A (MCC-exclusive) Series 5 Tier 3, Spartan Point 1
HTMCC H3 AirAssault Chest Icon.png
Chest 		Series 5 Tier 15, Spartan Point 1
HTMCC H3 AirAssault LShoulder Icon.pngHTMCC H3 AirAssault RShoulder Icon.png
Shoulders 		Series 5 Tier 7, Spartan Point 1
HTMCC H3 AirAssault Forearms Icon.png
Forearms 		Series 5 Tier 12, Spartan Point 1
HTMCC H3 AirAssault Legs Icon.png
Legs 		Series 5 Tier 27, Spartan Point 1

Halo: Reach - GEN1[edit]

"The MJOLNIR/AA variant was developed as an improvement of the venerable ODST helmet."

The Air Assault helmet was introduced in Halo: Reach, notably the signature helmet worn by Catherine-B320. It can be unlocked for use in multiplayer.

Armor Description Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach) Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
HR AirAssault Helmet Icon.png
Air Assault helmet 		Entered service in 2535; the MJOLNIR/AA variant is exclusive to Army airborne units. Halo: Reach rank icon Warrant Officer, 15,000 cR Series 1, Tier 37 (Spartan Point 1)
HR AirAssault UACNM Helmet Icon.png
Air Assault UA/CNM 		Up-armored variant with command network module Halo: Reach rank icon Warrant Officer, 7,500 cR Series 1, Tier 37 (Spartan Point 1)
HR AirAssault FCI Helmet Icon.png
Air Assault FCI-I 		Command network module-Improved; external hardened uplink. A favorite of Pathfinder units Halo: Reach rank icon Warrant Officer, 5,000 cR Series 1, Tier 38 (Spartan Point 1)

Halo 4 - GEN2[edit]

Air Assault returned as an armor set in Halo 4.

Armor Description Unlock requirements (Halo 4) Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
H4 MJOLNIR Air Assault.png
Air Assault 		Description (H4): Primarily used by ONI security personnel on the skyhooks above Earth and Luna. Reach Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4) Unlocked by default.
Helmet description (MCC): Primarily used by ONI security personnel.
Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Air Assault-class armor.
Chest description (MCC): Well-suited for missions in microgravity.
Halo 4 - Air Assault (VERG).png
Air Assault Verge (VERG) skin 		Description (H4): Customized with VERGE armor skin. Complete the Vehicle Mastery commendation. Unlocked by default.
Helmet description (MCC) Air Assault helmet customized with VERGE coating.
Shoulder description (MCC) Air Assault left/ right spaulder customized with VERGE coating.
Chest description (MCC) Air Assault chassis customized with VERGE coating.
Halo 4 - Air Assault (VISN).png
Air Assault Vision (VISN) skin 		Description (H4): Customized with VISION armor skin. Purchase the Champions Bundle. This is not usable in Spartan Ops. Unlocked by default.
Helmet description (MCC) Air Assault helmet customized with VISION coating.
Shoulder description (MCC) Air Assault left/ right spaulder customized with VISION coating.
Chest description (MCC) Air Assault chassis customized with VISION coating.

Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta[edit]

In the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta there was a "DPT" skin which became the "Disrupt" skin in the final game. This skin had descriptions for it as follows:

  • Helmet description: This coating incorporates impregnated metamaterials that mask the AIR ASSAULT armor's signature in both the near-infrared and near-ultraviolet spectrum.
  • Body description: AIR ASSAULT users take advantage of even the smallest tactical advantage to avoid being spotted in transit to the combat zone.

Halo 5: Guardians - GEN2[edit]

The Halo 4 design of Air Assault returned in Halo 5: Guardians as an armor permutation unlockable via the Requisition system. The Air Assault body component consists of the Air Assault chest and legs, with the Ricochet forearms and RG-63 Counter legs. The GEN1-styled Air Assault armor - modelled after the armor design employed by Catherine-B320 in Halo: Reach - returned to Halo 5 with the release of Memories of Reach, rebranded as the Intruder armor.

Helmet Description Unlock requirements (Halo 5: Guardians)
REQ Card - Air Assault.png
Air Assault (helmet) 		The AIR ASSAULT helmet's long-range comm system makes it popular with Spartan fireteam leaders, but Naphtali also markets this helmet to Army special forces. Common REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Air Assault.png
Air Assault (body) 		AIR ASSAULT spin-offs were considered for adoption by unaugmented Delta-Six operators, but each suit costs as much as a dropship. Common REQ card
H5G REQ Helmets Air Assault Disrupt Uncommon
Air Assault Disrupt (helmet skin) 		The AIR ASSAULT helmet's long-range comm system makes it popular with Spartan fireteam leaders, but Naphtali also markets this helmet to Army special forces. Uncommon REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Air Assault Disrupt.png
Air Assault Disrupt (body skin) 		AIR ASSAULT spin-offs were considered for adoption by unaugmented Delta-Six operators, but each suit costs as much as a dropship. Uncommon REQ card
H5G REQ Helmets Air Assault Impact Rare
Air Assault Impact (helmet skin) 		The AIR ASSAULT helmet's long-range comm system makes it popular with Spartan fireteam leaders, but Naphtali also markets this helmet to Army special forces. Rare REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Air Assault Impact.png
Air Assault Impact (body skin) 		AIR ASSAULT spin-offs were considered for adoption by unaugmented Delta-Six operators, but each suit costs as much as a dropship. Rare REQ card
H5G REQ Helmets Air Assault Specialist Ultra Rare
Air Assault Specialist (helmet skin) 		The AIR ASSAULT helmet's long-range comm system makes it popular with Spartan fireteam leaders, but Naphtali also markets this helmet to Army special forces. Ultra Rare REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Air Assault Specialist.png
Air Assault Specialist (body skin) 		AIR ASSAULT spin-offs were considered for adoption by unaugmented Delta-Six operators, but each suit costs as much as a dropship. Ultra Rare REQ card

Halo Infinite - Upgraded GEN1[edit]

The Mark V Air Assault helmet and its attachments are available for multiplayer Spartan armor customization in Halo Infinite.

Helmet Manufacturer Lore Rarity Unlock Requirements
Season Pass Icon
Air Assault 		Ushuaia Armory Spartan AIR ASSAULT-class helmets differ at a fundamental technical level from those issued to Army airborne units. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 55 (Premium)

Attachments[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • The Air Assault helmet, especially the GEN2 version, closely resembles the helmets worn by Orbital Drop Shock Troopers in Halo 2. The most prominent similarity is the faceplate, which is much less rounded than the version of the ODST helmet seen in post-Halo 2 media.
  • The GEN2 Air Assault chestplate closely resembles that of the MJOLNIR Mark V, the [B] Variant specifically, and the similar Mark IV variant worn by Gray Team.

Gallery[edit]

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

Halo 3 and Halo Online[edit]

  • Air Assault (then known as Lander) in Halo Online (center).

    Air Assault (then known as Lander) in Halo Online (center).

  • The Air Assault armor on a promotional image for Halo Online.

    The Air Assault armor on a promotional image for Halo Online.

  • A render of the Air Assault set in Halo Online menu.

    A render of the Air Assault set in Halo Online menu.

  • The Air Assault armor in the Halo 3 component of Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

    The Air Assault armor in the Halo 3 component of Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

  • A closeup of the Air Assault upper body armor in Halo 3.

    A closeup of the Air Assault upper body armor in Halo 3.

  • Back view of the Air Assault.

    Back view of the Air Assault.

Halo: Reach[edit]

  • Concept art of Kat-B320 wearing her Mark V AA helmet.

    Concept art of Kat-B320 wearing her Mark V AA helmet.

  • Kat-B320 wearing her AA helmet in Deliver Hope.

    Kat-B320 wearing her AA helmet in Deliver Hope.

  • Kat-B320 wearing her AA helmet.

    Kat-B320 wearing her AA helmet.

  • The Mark V Air Assault helmet as seen in the Armory.

    The Mark V Air Assault helmet as seen in the Armory.

  • Kat wearing the AA helmet in combat.

    Kat wearing the AA helmet in combat.

  • A damaged AA helmet near Asźod on Reach.

    A damaged AA helmet near Asźod on Reach.

  • Mark V Air Assault helmet in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

    Mark V Air Assault helmet in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

  • An up-armored variant of the Mark V Air Assault helmet with CNM attachment.

    An up-armored variant of the Mark V Air Assault helmet with CNM attachment.

  • A Mark V Air Assault helmet with HUL and improved CNM attachment.

    A Mark V Air Assault helmet with HUL and improved CNM attachment.

Halo 4[edit]

  • Concept art of the GEN2 Air Assault for Halo 4 (top row, third-left).

    Concept art of the GEN2 Air Assault for Halo 4 (top row, third-left).

  • High poly render of the GEN2 Air Assault armor.

    High poly render of the GEN2 Air Assault armor.

  • Near completed render of Air Assault armor.

    Near completed render of Air Assault armor.

  • A SPARTAN-IV wearing the GEN2 Air Assault armor.

    A SPARTAN-IV wearing the GEN2 Air Assault armor.

  • The Halo 4 Interactive Guide description.

    The Halo 4 Interactive Guide description.

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians skins[edit]

  • Default skin

    Default skin

  • Disrupt skin

    Disrupt skin

  • Impact skin

    Impact skin

  • Specialist skin

    Specialist skin

Halo Infinite[edit]

  • Upgraded GEN1 Air Assault in Halo Infinite.

    Upgraded GEN1 Air Assault in Halo Infinite.

  • A Spartan-IV, utilizing the helmet during a fight for a vault on Fragmentation.

    A Spartan-IV, utilizing the helmet during a fight for a vault on Fragmentation.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 4
  2. ^ a b c d e f Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 146
  3. ^ a b Halo 4, Spartan Armor Customization: Air Assault Description "Primarily used by ONI security personnel on the skyhooks above Earth and Luna."
  4. ^ a b c d Halo: Reach, Spartan Armor Customization: Air Assault - Helmet Description "Entered service in 2535; the MJOLNIR/AA variant is exclusive to Army airborne units."
  5. ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: Air Assault - Helmet Description "Spartan AIR ASSAULT-class helmets differ at a fundamental technical level from those issued to Army airborne units."
  6. ^ Halo: Reach, Armory: Air Assault - FC-I Helmet Description "Command network module-Improved; external hardened uplink. A favorite of Pathfinder units."
  7. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Noble Intentions (Retrieved on Jul 9, 2019) [archive]
  8. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Parallel Threads (Retrieved on Jun 25, 2021) [archive]
  9. ^ Remember Reach: Deliver Hope
  10. ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Air Assault (Retrieved on May 1, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
  11. ^ Halo Infinite, Spartan Armor Customization: Volant - Description "VOLANT is based on the MJOLNIR/AA series of GEN2 helmets, but incorporates design tweaks requested by Spartans working with Army airborne units."
  12. ^ Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Halo 3 customisation menu
  13. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Air Assault - Helmet Description "The AIR ASSAULT helmet's long-range comm system makes it popular with Spartan fireteam leaders, but Naphtali also markets this helmet to Army special forces."
  14. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Air Assault - Body Description "AIR ASSAULT spin-offs were considered for adoption by unaugmented Delta-Six operators, but each suit costs as much as a dropship."

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List of armor permutations by game title

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List of armor permutations in Halo 3
Bungie Armor • CQB • EOD • EVA • HAYABUSA • Mark V • Mark VI • ODST • Recon • Rogue • Scout • Security • Katana
MCC-exclusive Spartan armor
Air Assault • Aviator • COS • Compass • Deadeye • Demo • Hammerhead • Hivemind • Infiltrator • Lancer • Mirage • Navigator • Nomdagro • ODST (COMM • DEMO • HVY • TAC) • Pioneer • Rhine • Soldier • Suture • Tanker • Warrior
MCC-exclusive Elite armor
Fractures Spartan armor
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List of armor permutations in Halo: Reach
Spartan armor
Air Assault • Commando • CQB • CQC • EOD • EVA • Grenadier • GUNGNIR • HAZOP • JFO • Mark V • Mark V[B] • Mark VI • Military Police • ODST • Operator • Pilot • Recon • Scout • Security • AKIS (MCC only) • Mariner (MCC only)
Spartan supplemental armor
Assault • Collar • FJ/PARA • Hard-point (HP) • Jump Jet restraints • Sniper • Tactical • Up-armored (UA) • GRD (MCC only) • EXO/TSCS (MCC only)
Elite armor sets
Fractures Spartan armor
Cut armor
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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
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List of armor permutations in Halo Infinite
Spartan armor

Mark VII (Achilles • Agitator • Anubis • Armet • Aviator • Barrister • Brawler • Camazotz • Cavallino • Celox • Cestus • Champion • Courier • Deadeye • Dokkaebi • Eclipse • Emissary • Enigma • Firefall • Flanker • Hawker • Helioskrill • ISR • Kai-125 • Linebreaker • Magister • Mark V Zeta • Mark VI • Mark VI MOD • Mark VII • Menachite • Mercury • Rampart • Renegade • Riz-028 • Rockeye • Security GEN3 • Soldier • Sovereign • Spartanstein • Stormfall • Talon • Thremaleon • Trailblazer • Trendlock • Torchbearer • Tormenter • Vannak-134 • Volant • War Master • Winterknight • XM55 ACH • Zvezda)
Mark V [B] (Air Assault • Commando • CQB • CQC • EOD • EVA • Grenadier • GUNGNIR • HAZOP • JFO • Mark V • Mark V [B] • Mark VI • Military Police • ODST • Operator • Pilot • Recon • Scout • Security)
Rakshasa (AKIS II-GRD • Artaius • Assailer • Bunyip • Cambion • Conqueror • Cutthroat • Lechuza • Locus • Morrigan • Negotiator • Rakshasa • Rasetsu • Scorn • Shikari • Stribog • Taskmaster • Ullr • Viper)
Mirage IIC (Athlon • Balor • Belus • Erinyes • Extender • Mirage IIC • Neith • Nexus • Skymarcher • Squire • Street Viper • Tyro • Veles)
Hazmat (Ashmaw • Burrowlens • Farkas • Mark VI CBRN • Notus • Oberon • OSTEO • Ogun • Project CORSAC • Serket • Skarbnik • Steelheart • Temfor • Voidspear)

Mark IV (Ardent • Emil • Isidor • Mark IV • Paladin • Theodor • Ulrich • Valiant • Wilhelm • Ypsilon • Zacharias • Ärger • Ökonom)
Spartan armor accessories
AAP • FC • FCI • SAP • TAC (Assault) • UA (Collar • Type FJ) • UTIL (HP)
Other
Fractures Spartan armor

Yoroi (Azechi • Chonmage • Hakushika • Hikeshi • Ikari • Jingasa • Kabuto • Kawari • Kendo • Otomosho • Yokai)
Eaglestrike (Boggart • Brodie • Eaglestrike • Kerberos • Leadbelcher • M199X • Sky Marshal)

Chimera (Abatur • Chimera • Deltajock • Flenser • Fomorian • Geist • Grendel • Grimghast • Merrow • Mimir • Peaceweaver • Strigoi • Thresher • Wendigo)
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
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Other Mjolnir
Anvil station armor
Air Assault • Aviator • Compass • COS • Deadeye • Demo • Hammerhead • Hivemind • Infiltrator • Lancer • Navigator • Nomdagro • Pioneer • Rhine • Soldier • Suture • Tanker • Warrior
Rakshasa
AKIS II-GRD • Artaius • Bunyip • Cambion • Lechuza • Locus • Morrigan • Rakshasa • Rasetsu • Scorn • Shikari • Stribog • ULLR • Viper
Mirage IIC
Athlon • Balor • Belus • Erinyes • Extender • Mirage IIC • Neith • Nexus • Skymarcher • Squire • Street Viper • Tyro • Veles
Hazmat
Other
For a complete list, check out our MJOLNIR armor category.
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