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{{Armor Infobox
{{Armor infobox
|name=Athlon
|name=Athlon
|image=[[File:H5G - MJOLNIR Athlon render.png|275px]]
|image={{tabcontainer|title1=IIC|content1=[[File:HINF ATHLON Helmet Icon.png]]|title2=GEN2|content2=[[File:H5G - MJOLNIR Athlon render.png|275px]]}}
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]
|manufacturer=[[Misriah Armory]]{{Ref/Game|Id=HI|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Athlon - Helmet Description|Quote=Streamlined, efficient, adaptable. All features that make the re-engineered ATHLON a front-runner for mass production in this new age of strife.}}
|testsite=
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|type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]
|type=*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]
*[[MIRAGE-class Mjolnir|Mirage IIC]]
|role=[[War Games]] exercises
|role=[[War Games]] exercises
|features=*Multiple layers of redundant safety systems
|features=*Multiple layers of redundant safety systems
*Inner layer with a magnetorheological dampening system
*Inner layer with a magnetorheological dampening system
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'''ATHLON-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2 MJOLNIR powered armor]] manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]]
'''ATHLON-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] manufactured by [[Misriah Armory]].


==Overview==
==GEN2 overview==
===Design details===
It contains multiple layers of redundant safety systems to reduce the chance of injury in [[War Games]] excersies.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref>
It contains multiple layers of redundant safety systems to reduce the chance of injury in [[War Games]] excersies.<ref name="H5G">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref>


The Athlon helmet features an inner layer with a magnetorheological dampening system specifically crafted for Spartan physiology.<ref name="H5G"/>
The Athlon helmet features an inner layer with a magnetorheological dampening system specifically crafted for Spartan physiology.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}


==Development history==
===Variants===
Developed by [[Misriah Armory]], it is much sleeker than most MJOLNIR variants, reminiscent of the series' [[Armor permutations (Halo 4)#Other SPARTAN attachments|Contoured]]-pattern gauntlets and greaves.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqrC0-_QG9A '''Youtube''': ''Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer beta trailer'']</ref>
*'''Champion''': Athlon Champion is rebuilt and retuned version of the default Athlon armor. It is a temperamental creation that requires a full team of technicians on hand to repair and retune the suit between each War Games match for optimal performance.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}}


==Usage==
===Usage===
The armor is used during live-fire War Games exercises.<ref name="H5G"/>
The armor is used during live-fire War Games exercises.{{Ref/Reuse|H5G}} Spartan [[Lucy-B091]] used this armor in [[2558]]. [[Tom-B292]] also used the legs and torso of Athlon armor.<ref name="GC">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/golden-clouds '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Community Update - Golden Clouds'']</ref>


Spartan [[Lucy-B091]] used this armor in [[2558]]. [[Tom-B292]] also used the legs and torso of Athlon armor.<ref name="GC">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/golden-clouds '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Community Update - Golden Clouds'']</ref>
==IIC overview==
===Design details===
The re-engineered variant of the Athlon helmet compatible with the [[MIRAGE-class Mjolnir|Mirage IIC]] armor platform is streamlined, efficient and adaptable. Because of this features, the helmet is a front-runner for mass production.{{Ref/Reuse|HI}}


==Variants==
==In-game information==
*'''Champion''': Athlon Champion is rebuilt and returned version of the default Athlon armor. It is a temperamental creation that requires a full team of technicians on hand to repair and retune the suit between each War Games match for optimal performance.<ref name="H5G"/>
===''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''===
Athlon was first available through the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]'', being unlockable through the beta's progression system. It featured one variant.
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Armor
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Manufacturer
! scope="col" style="width: 25%" |Description
! scope="col" style="width: 20%" |Unlock requirements
|- align="center"
|rowspan="2"|[[File:H5GB - Armor - Athlon.jpg|100px]]<br/>Athlon
|rowspan="2"|[[Misriah Armory]]
|align="left"|'''Helmet description''': The ATHLON helmet's inner layer uses a magnetorheological dampening system perfectly tuned to the peculiarities of the Spartan physiology.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|1|9}}
|-align="center"
|align="left"|'''Body description''': Multiply redundant safety systems in the ATHLON significantly reduce the chance of major injury during live War Games.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|2|0}}
|}
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
Athlon would be widely featured in the final release of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' as an [[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|armor permutation]] unlockable via the [[Requisition system]]. Athlon would feature six variants including the default; the most of any armor in the game. Additionally, a special, limited time variant known as Champion would be available through a specific HCS REQ Pack beginning in December of 2015.
{| 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 - Athlon (helmet).png|100px]]<br/>Athlon (helmet)
|rowspan="5" align="left"|The ATHLON helmet's inner layer uses a magnetorheological dampening system perfectly tuned to the peculiarities of the Spartan physiology.
|align="center"|{{H5Rarity|Common}}
|rowspan="5"|Introduced on launch.
|rowspan="5"|Purchase either:
*A Bronze REQ pack for {{RP|1,000}} REQ points.
*A Silver REQ pack for {{RP|5,000}} REQ points.
|-align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - Athlon Lycinus (helmet).png|100px]]<br/>Athlon Lycinus (helmet skin)
|align="center"|{{H5Rarity|Common}}
|-align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - Athlon Varazdat (helmet).png|100px]]<br/>Athlon Varazdat (helmet skin)
|align="center"|{{H5Rarity|Common}}
|-align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - Athlon Cynisca (helmet).png|100px]]<br/>Athlon Cynisca (helmet skin)
|align="center"|{{H5Rarity|Uncommon}}
|-align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - Athlon Iccus (helmet).png|100px]]<br/>Athlon Iccus (helmet skin)
|align="center"|{{H5Rarity|Rare}}
|-align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - Athlon Champion (helmet).png|100px]]<br/>Athlon Champion (helmet skin)
|CHAMPION armor requires a full team of technicians on hand to repair and retune the suit between each War Games match.
|align="center"|{{H5Rarity|Legendary}}
|[[Battle of Shadow and Light]]
|Purchase the HCS Pack for {{RP|80,000}} REQ points.
|-align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - Athlon (body).png|100px]]<br/>Athlon (body)
|rowspan="5" align="left"|Multiply redundant safety systems in the ATHLON significantly reduce the chance of major injury during live War Games.
|align="center"|{{H5Rarity|Common}}
|rowspan="5"|Introduced on launch.
|rowspan="5"|Purchase either:
*A Bronze REQ pack for {{RP|1,000}} REQ points.
*A Silver REQ pack for {{RP|5,000}} REQ points.
|-align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - Athlon Lycinus (body).png|100px]]<br/>Athlon Lycinus (body skin)
|align="center"|{{H5Rarity|Common}}
|-align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - Athlon Varazdat (body).png|100px]]<br/>Athlon Varazdat (body skin)
|align="center"|{{H5Rarity|Common}}
|-align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - Athlon Cynisca (body).png|100px]]<br/>Athlon Cynisca (body skin)
|align="center"|{{H5Rarity|Uncommon}}
|-align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - Athlon Iccus (body).png|100px]]<br/>Athlon Iccus (body skin)
|align="center"|{{H5Rarity|Rare}}
|-align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - Athlon Champion (body).png|100px]]<br/>Athlon Champion (body skin)
|A rebuilt and retuned version of the Athlon armor, the CHAMPION is a temperamental creation that requires constant maintenance in exchange for optimal performance.
|align="center"|{{H5Rarity|Legendary}}
|Battle of Shadow and Light
|Purchase the HCS Pack for {{RP|80,000}} REQ points.
|}


==In-game information==
===''Halo Infinite''===
===Halo 5: Guardians===
The Athlon helmet is available for [[multiplayer]] Spartan [[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|armor customization]] on the [[MIRAGE-class Mjolnir|Mirage IIC]] armor core in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. The helmet would be made cross-core with [[Season 05: Reckoning]].
'''Unlock''': Common [[REQ]] card
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
*Helmet Description: The ATHLON helmet's inner layer uses a magnetorheological dampening system perfectly tuned to the peculiarities of the Spartan physiology.
|-
*Body Description: Multiply redundant safety systems in the ATHLON significantly reduce the chance of major injury during live War Games.
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Armor
'''Available skins''': Champion, Cynisca, Iccus, Lycinus and Varazdat<br>
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Manufacturer
'''Cynisca unlock''': Uncommon REQ card<br>
! scope="col" style="width: 25%" |Lore
'''Iccus unlock''': Rare REQ card<br>
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Rarity
'''Lycinus unlock''': Common REQ card<br>
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Introduced In
'''Varazdat unlock''': Common REQ card<br>
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Unlock Requirements
'''Champion unlock''': Legendary REQ card (Limited)<br>
|-
*Champion Helmet Description: CHAMPION armor requires a full team of technicians on hand to repair and retune the suit between each War Games match.
|align="center"|[[File:HINF ATHLON Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Athlon
*Champion Body Description: A rebuilt and retuned version of the Athlon armor, the CHAMPION is a temperamental creation that requires constant maintenance in exchange for optimal performance.
|Misriah Armory
|Streamlined, efficient, adaptable. All features that make the re-engineered ATHLON a front-runner for mass production in this new age of strife.
|{{HINFRarity|Epic}}
|[[Season 04: Infection]]
|Included with the first purchase of any Y2 Gear Up bundle in the HCS Shop.
|}
====Attachments====
The following attachments are not exclusive to Athlon, and are compatible with other helmets on the Mirage IIC core.
*[[HUL(2I)/KORDA]]
*[[HUL/BNR/ORIGO]]
*[[TAC/RS/MOONGLOW]]
*[[TAC/RS/TACCAM]]


==Production note==
==Production note==
The Athlon suit was first shown in the [[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta announcement trailer|''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' announcement trailer]] in [[2014]]. The permutation was part of [[Breakout]], a new, premiere game mode in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.<ref name="FrankGaf">[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=115558707&postcount=82 '''NeoGaf''': ''Frank O'Connor on the beta trailer'']</ref>
===References===
Athlos is a Greek word meaning ″contest″ (eg; triathalon and the root of the word "athlete") and alludes to the competitive sports-oriented nature of Breakout within the [[Halo universe|''Halo'' universe]]. Fitting the theme, all Athlon armor skins are named after ancient Olympic athletes: [[Wikipedia:Cynisca|Cynisca]], [[Wikipedia:Iccus of Taranto|Iccus of Taranto]], [[Wikipedia:Lycinus of Croton|Lycinus of Croton]], and [[Wikipedia:Varazdat|Varazdat]].
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Athlon}}
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Athlon}}
The Athlon suit was first shown in the [[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta announcement trailer|''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' announcement trailer]]. The permutation is part of [[Breakout]], a new game mode in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.<ref name="FrankGaf">[http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=115558707&postcount=82 '''NeoGaf''': ''Frank O'Connor on the beta trailer'']</ref> Athlos is a Greek word meaning ″contest″ (eg; triathalon and the root of the word "athlete") and alludes to the E-sports-oriented nature of Breakout.
===Concept art===
 
<gallery>
==Trivia==
File:H5G_AthlonPrep_Concept.jpg|Concept art of Athlon armor for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
*The Athlon armor skins are named after ancient Olympic athletes: [[Wikipedia:Cynisca|Cynisca]], [[Wikipedia:Iccus of Taranto|Iccus of Taranto]], [[Wikipedia:Lycinus of Croton|Lycinus of Croton]], and [[Wikipedia:Varazdat|Varazdat]].
File:Breakout Forge Concept Art.jpeg|Breakout concept art with Athlon in it.
 
File:HINF Concept Athlon.jpg|Concept art of the Athlon helmet for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
==Gallery==
</gallery>
===Illustrations===
<gallery>
File:Lucy-B091.png|Lucy-B091 wearing the Athlon armor in ''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]].
File:TomB292.png|Tom-B292 wearing the torso and legs of the Athlon armor in ''Halo: Legacy of Onyx''.
File:Enc22 Lucy-B091.png|Lucy-B091 in her Athlon armor, as seen in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]''.
</gallery>
===Screenshots===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Blue Team Halo 5 Guardian.jpg|Athlon in the [[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta announcement trailer|''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' announcement trailer]].
File:H5G - Beta banner.jpg|Athlon in a promotional ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]'' banner.
File:Athlon Body Armor.png|Athlon in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''.
File:HCS Trailer - Assassination.png|Athlon as seen in the [[Halo Championship Series]] intro video.
File:AthlonIccus.png|Athlon render.
File:AthlonIccus.png|Athlon render.
File:Athlon-Champion.png|Athlon Champion.
File:Athlon-Champion.png|Athlon Champion.
File:H5G-SIVAthlonBR85N.png|A render of Athlon.
File:H5G-SIVAthlonBR85N.png|A render of Athlon.
File:H5G-SIVAthlon.png|A render of Athlon with a flag.
File:H5G-SIVAthlon.png|A render of Athlon with a flag.
File:Breakout Forge Concept Art.jpeg|Breakout concept art with Athlon in it.
File:H5-Coliseum2.jpg|An Athlon-clad Spartan-IV on [[Coliseum]].
File:Blue Team Halo 5 Guardian.jpg|Athlon in the Halo 5 Announcement trailer.
File:Athlon Helmet.png|Athlon in the Halo 5 Arena Beta.
File:Athlon Body Armor.png|Athlon in the Halo 5 Arena Beta.
File:Lucy-B091.png|Lucy-B091 wearing the armor in ''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]].
File:TomB292.png|Tom-B292 wearing the torso and legs of the armor in ''Halo: Legacy of Onyx''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


===''Halo 5: Guardians'' Skins===
===''Halo 5: Guardians'' skins===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H5-Waypoint-Athlon.png|Default skin.
File:H5-Waypoint-Athlon.png|Default skin.
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*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
**''[[Season 03: Echoes Within]]''


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


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Athlon
IIC
Image of the Athlon helmet
GEN2
H5G - MJOLNIR Athlon render.png
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Misriah Armory[1]

Type:

Role(s):

War Games exercises

Technical specifications

Feature(s):

  • Multiple layers of redundant safety systems
  • Inner layer with a magnetorheological dampening system
 

ATHLON-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor manufactured by Misriah Armory.

GEN2 overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

It contains multiple layers of redundant safety systems to reduce the chance of injury in War Games excersies.[2]

The Athlon helmet features an inner layer with a magnetorheological dampening system specifically crafted for Spartan physiology.[2]

Variants[edit]

  • Champion: Athlon Champion is rebuilt and retuned version of the default Athlon armor. It is a temperamental creation that requires a full team of technicians on hand to repair and retune the suit between each War Games match for optimal performance.[2]

Usage[edit]

The armor is used during live-fire War Games exercises.[2] Spartan Lucy-B091 used this armor in 2558. Tom-B292 also used the legs and torso of Athlon armor.[3]

IIC overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The re-engineered variant of the Athlon helmet compatible with the Mirage IIC armor platform is streamlined, efficient and adaptable. Because of this features, the helmet is a front-runner for mass production.[1]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta[edit]

Athlon was first available through the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta, being unlockable through the beta's progression system. It featured one variant.

Armor Manufacturer Description Unlock requirements
Athlon armor in the Halo 5 beta.
Athlon
Misriah Armory Helmet description: The ATHLON helmet's inner layer uses a magnetorheological dampening system perfectly tuned to the peculiarities of the Spartan physiology. Reach Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4)
Body description: Multiply redundant safety systems in the ATHLON significantly reduce the chance of major injury during live War Games. Reach Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4)

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

Athlon would be widely featured in the final release of Halo 5: Guardians as an armor permutation unlockable via the Requisition system. Athlon would feature six variants including the default; the most of any armor in the game. Additionally, a special, limited time variant known as Champion would be available through a specific HCS REQ Pack beginning in December of 2015.

Armor Description Rarity Introduced in Unlock requirements
REQ icon for the Athlon armor.
Athlon (helmet)
The ATHLON helmet's inner layer uses a magnetorheological dampening system perfectly tuned to the peculiarities of the Spartan physiology. Common Introduced on launch. Purchase either:
  • A Bronze REQ pack for REQ Points 1,000 REQ points.
  • A Silver REQ pack for REQ Points 5,000 REQ points.
REQ icon for the Athlon armor.
Athlon Lycinus (helmet skin)
Common
REQ icon for the Athlon armor.
Athlon Varazdat (helmet skin)
Common
REQ icon for the Athlon armor.
Athlon Cynisca (helmet skin)
Uncommon
REQ icon for the Athlon armor.
Athlon Iccus (helmet skin)
Rare
REQ icon for the Athlon armor.
Athlon Champion (helmet skin)
CHAMPION armor requires a full team of technicians on hand to repair and retune the suit between each War Games match. Legendary Battle of Shadow and Light Purchase the HCS Pack for REQ Points 80,000 REQ points.
REQ icon for the Athlon armor.
Athlon (body)
Multiply redundant safety systems in the ATHLON significantly reduce the chance of major injury during live War Games. Common Introduced on launch. Purchase either:
  • A Bronze REQ pack for REQ Points 1,000 REQ points.
  • A Silver REQ pack for REQ Points 5,000 REQ points.
REQ icon for the Athlon armor.
Athlon Lycinus (body skin)
Common
REQ icon for the Athlon armor.
Athlon Varazdat (body skin)
Common
REQ icon for the Athlon armor.
Athlon Cynisca (body skin)
Uncommon
REQ icon for the Athlon armor.
Athlon Iccus (body skin)
Rare
REQ icon for the Athlon armor.
Athlon Champion (body skin)
A rebuilt and retuned version of the Athlon armor, the CHAMPION is a temperamental creation that requires constant maintenance in exchange for optimal performance. Legendary Battle of Shadow and Light Purchase the HCS Pack for REQ Points 80,000 REQ points.

Halo Infinite[edit]

The Athlon helmet is available for multiplayer Spartan armor customization on the Mirage IIC armor core in Halo Infinite. The helmet would be made cross-core with Season 05: Reckoning.

Armor Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
Image of the Athlon helmet
Athlon
Misriah Armory Streamlined, efficient, adaptable. All features that make the re-engineered ATHLON a front-runner for mass production in this new age of strife. Epic Season 04: Infection Included with the first purchase of any Y2 Gear Up bundle in the HCS Shop.

Attachments[edit]

The following attachments are not exclusive to Athlon, and are compatible with other helmets on the Mirage IIC core.

Production note[edit]

The Athlon suit was first shown in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta announcement trailer in 2014. The permutation was part of Breakout, a new, premiere game mode in Halo 5: Guardians.[4]

References[edit]

Athlos is a Greek word meaning ″contest″ (eg; triathalon and the root of the word "athlete") and alludes to the competitive sports-oriented nature of Breakout within the Halo universe. Fitting the theme, all Athlon armor skins are named after ancient Olympic athletes: Cynisca, Iccus of Taranto, Lycinus of Croton, and Varazdat.

Gallery[edit]

Concept art[edit]

Illustrations[edit]

Screenshots[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians skins[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: Athlon - Helmet Description "Streamlined, efficient, adaptable. All features that make the re-engineered ATHLON a front-runner for mass production in this new age of strife."
  2. ^ a b c d Halo 5: Guardians - Armory description
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint: Community Update - Golden Clouds
  4. ^ NeoGaf: Frank O'Connor on the beta trailer