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{{Armor infobox
{{Armor infobox
|name=Shinobi
|name=Shinobi
|image=[[File:H5G-Shinobi front.png|200px]]
|image=[[File:H5G-Shinobi front.png|200px]]
|manufacturer=Unknown
|manufacturer=
|developmentlocation=
|testsite=
|testsite=
|type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)]]
|type=Compatible with [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]
|role=*Stealth operations
|role=Stealth operations
|shielding=
|bios=[[MJOLNIR GEN2 BIOS]]
|era=[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|firstuse=
|affiliation=*[[United Nations Space Command]]
*[[Spartan (branch)]]
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'''SHINOBI-class Mjolnir''' is an armor for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)]]. Discovered aboard a derelict [[freighter]] of unknown origin at [[Wikipedia:Lacaille 9352|Lacaille 9352]], the armor has no known manufacturer or intended user. The [[UNSC Navy]]'s [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] continues to probe the recovered suits in an attempt to unlock what appears to be several levels of restricted functionality. SHINOBI's core systems remain cryptic "black boxes" to analysts, though ONI was successful in integrating the SHINOBI helmet with standard GEN2 Mjolnir techsuits and Spartan [[neural interface]]s. Though aware of the inherent risks involved, ONI has authorized limited testing of the SHINOBI armor for a select few classified [[Spartan-IV]] operatives.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fifty-caliber '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Fifty Caliber'']</ref>
'''SHINOBI-class Mjolnir''' is an armor compatible with [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H5|H5G|[[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Armory]] description}}
 
==Overview==
===Design details===
Despite its origin, the shoulder pauldrons are compatible with other armor sets.{{Ref/Site|Id=GC|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/golden-clouds|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Community Update - Golden Clouds|D=30|M=10|Y=2021}}
 
===Discovery and research===
Discovered aboard a derelict [[freighter]] of unknown origin at [[Lacaille 9352 system|Lacaille 9352]], the armor has no known manufacturer or intended user. The [[UNSC Navy]]'s [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] continues to probe the recovered suits in an attempt to unlock what appears to be several levels of restricted functionality. SHINOBI's core systems remain cryptic "black boxes" to analysts, though ONI was successful in integrating the SHINOBI helmet with standard GEN2 Mjolnir techsuits and Spartan [[neural interface]]s. Though aware of the inherent risks involved, ONI has authorized limited testing of the SHINOBI armor for a select few classified [[Spartan-IV]] operatives.{{Ref/Reuse|H5}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-fifty-caliber|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Fifty Caliber|D=30|M=10|Y=2021}}
 
===Usage===
[[Spartan-III]] [[Tom-B292]] used the shoulders of this armor in [[2558]],{{Ref/Reuse|GC}} and has also been seen wearing a full set of Shinobi armor minus the helmet.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P106|Enc22|Page=106}}


==In-game information==
==In-game information==
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
'''Unlock''': Ultra Rare [[REQ]] card
Shinobi was first introduced as an [[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|armor set]] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' in the [[Battle of Shadow and Light]] update.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/games/halo-5-guardians/updates/battle-of-shadow-and-light|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Battle of Shadow and Light|D=30|M=10|Y=2021}} The Shinobi set has one alternate skin design, Heartless - implemented in the [[Hammer Storm]] update.
*'''Helmet Description''': The SHINOBI core systems remain cryptic "black boxes" to UNSC analysts, despite ONI's successes in integrating the SHINOBI helmet with standard GEN2 Mjolnir techsuits and Spartan neural interfaces.
 
*'''Body Description''': Discovered aboard a derelict freighter in Lacaille 9352, SHINOBI armor has no known manufacturer or intended user. ONI continues to probe the recovered suits to unlock what appears to be several levels of restricted functionality.
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
'''Available Skins''': Heartless <br>
! style="width: 15%"|Helmet
'''Heartless Unlock''': Legendary REQ card
! style="width: 70%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Shinobi Ultra Rare.png|100px]]<br/>Shinobi (helmet)
|align="left"|The SHINOBI core systems remain cryptic "black boxes" to UNSC analysts, despite ONI's successes in integrating the SHINOBI helmet with standard GEN2 Mjolnir techsuits and Spartan neural interfaces.
|align="left"|Ultra Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Shinobi Heartless Legendary.png|100px]]<br/>Shinobi Heartless (helmet skin)
|align="left"|The SHINOBI core systems remain cryptic "black boxes" to UNSC analysts, despite ONI's successes in integrating the SHINOBI helmet with standard GEN2 Mjolnir techsuits and Spartan neural interfaces.
|align="left"|Legendary [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Shinobi.png|100px]]<br/>Shinobi (body)
|align="left"|Discovered aboard a derelict freighter in Lacaille 9352, SHINOBI armor has no known manufacturer or intended user. ONI continues to probe the recovered suits to unlock what appears to be several levels of restricted functionality.
|align="left"|Ultra Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Shinobi Heartless.png|100px]]<br/>Shinobi Heartless (body skin)
|align="left"|Discovered aboard a derelict freighter in Lacaille 9352, SHINOBI armor has no known manufacturer or intended user. ONI continues to probe the recovered suits to unlock what appears to be several levels of restricted functionality.
|align="left"|Legendary [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|}
 
==Production notes==
The Shinobi armor was created by the Berlin-based outsource studio Airborn Studios.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/POolL|Site=ArtStation|Page=Halo 5 Multiplayer Armor Shinobi|D=18|M=02|Y=2022}} Internally, the armor was known by the codename ''A086'' during development.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/001/601/175/large/airborn-studios-h5-a086-marmo-shinobi.jpg?1449264079|Site=ArtStation|Page=Halo 5 Multiplayer Armor Shinobi|Detail=Original filename <code>h5-a086-marmo.jpg</code>|D=18|M=02|Y=2022}}{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/ndK3X|Site=ArtStation|Page=Shinobi MP armor for Halo 5 Guardians|Detail=Original filename <code>a086-shinobi.jpg</code>|D=18|M=02|Y=2022}}
 
In development, the armour was considered a spiritual successor to ''[[Halo 3]]''{{'}}s [[Project HAYABUSA|Hayabusa]] armour.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/prepare-for-big-team-battle|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Community Update - Prepare for (Big Team) Battle|D=30|M=10|Y=2021}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*A Shinobi or [[Wikipedia:Ninja|Ninja]] was a covert agent or mercenary warrior in feudal Japan.
*A Shinobi or [[Wikipedia:Ninja|Ninja]] was a covert agent or mercenary warrior in feudal Japan.
*The armor is the spiritual successor to the [[Hayabusa]] armor.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/prepare-for-big-team-battle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Community Update - Prepare for (Big Team) Battle'']</ref>
*Internally Shinobi armor began as "''A086''" when it was first conceived.<ref>[https://cdn3.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/001/601/175/large/airborn-studios-h5-a086-marmo-shinobi.jpg The link reveals the armor was named A086 during production]</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Shinobi}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5G-Shinobi concept.jpg|Concept art for the armor.
File:H5G-Shinobi concept.jpg|Concept art for the armor.
File:Sam-brown-a086-shinobi.jpg|Concept art for the armor.
File:Sam-brown-a086-shinobi.jpg|Concept art for the armor.
File:H5G-Shinobi-Render.png|The armor from the front and back.
File:H5G-Shinobi-Render.png|The armor from the front and back.
File:H5G-Shinobi back.png|The back of the armor.
File:H5G-shinobi-heartless.png|Render of the armour with the Heartless skin.
File:H5G-shinobi-heartless.png|Render of the armour with the Heartless skin.
File:Shinobi renders.jpg|Renders of the Shinobi armor.
File:Shinobi renders.jpg|Renders of the Shinobi armor.
File:TomB292.png|Tom-B292 wearing the shoulder pauldrons of this armor in ''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]''.
File:Enc22 TomB292.jpg|Tom-B292 wearing full Shinobi armor minus the helmet in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' {{C|Shoulder pads only}}


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


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

Latest revision as of 13:22, September 10, 2023

Shinobi
H5G-Shinobi front.png
Production overview

Type:

Compatible with MJOLNIR (GEN2)

Role(s):

Stealth operations

 

SHINOBI-class Mjolnir is an armor compatible with MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2].[1]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

Despite its origin, the shoulder pauldrons are compatible with other armor sets.[2]

Discovery and research[edit]

Discovered aboard a derelict freighter of unknown origin at Lacaille 9352, the armor has no known manufacturer or intended user. The UNSC Navy's Office of Naval Intelligence continues to probe the recovered suits in an attempt to unlock what appears to be several levels of restricted functionality. SHINOBI's core systems remain cryptic "black boxes" to analysts, though ONI was successful in integrating the SHINOBI helmet with standard GEN2 Mjolnir techsuits and Spartan neural interfaces. Though aware of the inherent risks involved, ONI has authorized limited testing of the SHINOBI armor for a select few classified Spartan-IV operatives.[1][3]

Usage[edit]

Spartan-III Tom-B292 used the shoulders of this armor in 2558,[2] and has also been seen wearing a full set of Shinobi armor minus the helmet.[4]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

Shinobi was first introduced as an armor set in Halo 5: Guardians in the Battle of Shadow and Light update.[5] The Shinobi set has one alternate skin design, Heartless - implemented in the Hammer Storm update.

Helmet Description Unlock requirements
H5G REQ Helmets Shinobi Ultra Rare
Shinobi (helmet) 		The SHINOBI core systems remain cryptic "black boxes" to UNSC analysts, despite ONI's successes in integrating the SHINOBI helmet with standard GEN2 Mjolnir techsuits and Spartan neural interfaces. Ultra Rare REQ card
H5G REQ Helmets Shinobi Heartless Legendary
Shinobi Heartless (helmet skin) 		The SHINOBI core systems remain cryptic "black boxes" to UNSC analysts, despite ONI's successes in integrating the SHINOBI helmet with standard GEN2 Mjolnir techsuits and Spartan neural interfaces. Legendary REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Shinobi.png
Shinobi (body) 		Discovered aboard a derelict freighter in Lacaille 9352, SHINOBI armor has no known manufacturer or intended user. ONI continues to probe the recovered suits to unlock what appears to be several levels of restricted functionality. Ultra Rare REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Shinobi Heartless.png
Shinobi Heartless (body skin) 		Discovered aboard a derelict freighter in Lacaille 9352, SHINOBI armor has no known manufacturer or intended user. ONI continues to probe the recovered suits to unlock what appears to be several levels of restricted functionality. Legendary REQ card

Production notes[edit]

The Shinobi armor was created by the Berlin-based outsource studio Airborn Studios.[6] Internally, the armor was known by the codename A086 during development.[7][8]

In development, the armour was considered a spiritual successor to Halo 3's Hayabusa armour.[9]

Trivia[edit]

  • A Shinobi or Ninja was a covert agent or mercenary warrior in feudal Japan.

Gallery[edit]

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.
  • Concept art for the armor.

    Concept art for the armor.

  • Concept art for the armor.

    Concept art for the armor.

  • The armor from the front and back.

    The armor from the front and back.

  • The back of the armor.

    The back of the armor.

  • Render of the armour with the Heartless skin.

    Render of the armour with the Heartless skin.

  • Renders of the Shinobi armor.

    Renders of the Shinobi armor.

  • Tom-B292 wearing the shoulder pauldrons of this armor in Halo: Legacy of Onyx.

    Tom-B292 wearing the shoulder pauldrons of this armor in Halo: Legacy of Onyx.

  • Tom-B292 wearing full Shinobi armor minus the helmet in the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition).

    Tom-B292 wearing full Shinobi armor minus the helmet in the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition).

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, Armory description
  2. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Community Update - Golden Clouds (Retrieved on Oct 30, 2021) [archive]
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Fifty Caliber (Retrieved on Oct 30, 2021) [archive]
  4. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 106
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint, Battle of Shadow and Light (Retrieved on Oct 30, 2021) [archive]
  6. ^ ArtStation, Halo 5 Multiplayer Armor Shinobi (Retrieved on Feb 18, 2022) [archive]
  7. ^ ArtStation, Halo 5 Multiplayer Armor Shinobi: Original filename h5-a086-marmo.jpg (Retrieved on Feb 18, 2022) [archive]
  8. ^ ArtStation, Shinobi MP armor for Halo 5 Guardians: Original filename a086-shinobi.jpg (Retrieved on Feb 18, 2022) [archive]
  9. ^ Halo Waypoint, Community Update - Prepare for (Big Team) Battle (Retrieved on Oct 30, 2021) [archive]

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List of armor permutations by game title

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List of armor permutations in Halo 5: Guardians
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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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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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