PIONEER-class Mjolnir: Difference between revisions

Pioneer
	GEN2 Prototype ; ;
Production overview
Manufacturer(s):	Acheron Security
Testing site(s):	Acheron Trauma Sim; ANVIL Station
Type:	MJOLNIR (GEN2)
Role(s):	Recon in unknown environments
Technical specifications
Feature(s):	Passive, redundant environmental scanners; High-bandwidth storage capacity; Dual-locked YV-65 rebreather; Twin-plated visual sensor; PNR-S7 split-convex pauldrons;

Latest revision as of 13:30, September 10, 2023

This article is about the MJOLNIR variant. For the UNSC Destroyer, see UNSC Pioneer.

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Used by security escort during the first exploration efforts on Installation 03.

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PIONEER-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2] manufactured by Acheron Security.^[3]

Overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The PIONEER helmet features passive, redundant environmental scanners whose the sensor fidelity and high-bandwidth storage capacity make it ideal for detailed environment scans used in War Games and intelligence analysis scene reconstructions.^[4] The helmet also has a dual-locked rebreather (YV-65) leveraged in hostile environments. It also features a twin-plated visual sensor for increased range of spectrum. The suit also has PNR-S7 split-convex pauldrons.^[1]

Development history[edit]

As a result of the UEG's pioneer initiative in order to claim new territories for colonization, Acheron Security set aside a budget and design team specifically for such endeavors, and within months Pioneer was presented. The suit was eventually put into full production and tested at the Acheron Trauma Sim.^[1]

It is intended primarily for reconnaissance operations in unknown or hostile environments,^[5] and was constructed to endure the rigors of a potentially hostile, alien environment, and to optimize overall performance through inhibitor mitigation.^[5] It also pairs advanced environmental sensors with Acheron's latest threat detection systems.^[4] The early prototype of the suit^[6] later recieved additional testing and upgrades at ANVIL Station following its initial usage on Installation 03.^[2] The suit went into a full production run following its ANVIL testing.^[6]

Usage[edit]

Pioneer-class armor is equipped by Spartans providing protection to ONI expeditionary groups.^[5]

The armor's first, and most notable, usage was during the first highly-classified exploration efforts of Installation 03 by Ivanoff Station's research deployments.^[1]^[3] Since then the Pioneer variant has been used in assisting in the security and protection of over two dozen field teams and science detachments.^[1] Pioneer suits have also been used to protect science teams on colonies and even to protect planetary engineering rigs.^[1]

In-game Information[edit]

Halo 3 MCC[edit]

In the Halo: The Master Chief Collection version of Halo 3, the Pioneer 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 Pioneer helmet, chest, shoulders, forearms and legs. The description of the armor pieces are the same for every set.

Piece	Description	Unlock requirements (Halo 3)	Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
Helmet	Acheron Security hopes that ANVIL testing will prove out improvements made after the suit's use on Installation 03.	N/A (MCC-exclusive)	Series 5 Tier 49, 1
Chest			Series 5 Tier 34, 1
Shoulders			Series 5 Tier 29, 1
Forearms			Series 5 Tier 16, 1
Legs			Series 5 Tier 51, 1

Halo 4[edit]

Pioneer was first introduced into the Halo games as an armor set and associated Specialization in Halo 4. The armor has one available skin; Adept (ADPT).

Armor	Description	Unlock requirements (Halo 4)	Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
Pioneer	Description (H4): Used by security escort during the first exploration efforts on Installation 03.	Pioneer specialization rank 4	Unlocked by default.
	Helmet description (MCC): Used by security escorts during the exploration of Installation 03.
	Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Pioneer-class armor.
	Chest description (MCC): Pioneer suits were the first testbed for inhibitor mitigation processors.
N/A Pioneer Adept (ADPT) skin	Description (H4): Customized with ADEPT armor skin.	Pioneer specialization rank 9	Unlocked by default.
	Helmet description (MCC) Pioneer helmet customized with ADEPT coating.
	Shoulder description (MCC) Pioneer left/ right spaulder customized with ADEPT coating.
	Chest description (MCC) Pioneer chassis customized with ADEPT coating.

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

The Pioneer returns in Halo 5: Guardians. The helmet and body armor are unlockable as armor permutations through the Requisition system. The body armor includes the Pioneer chest and shoulders, Contoured forearms, and Contoured legs.

Helmet	Description	Unlock requirements
Pioneer (helmet)	The sensor fidelity and high-bandwidth storage capacity in the PIONEER helmet makes it ideal for detailed environment scans used in War Games and intelligence analysis scene reconstructions.	Uncommon REQ card
Pioneer (body)	The PIONEER is a reconnaissance and combat expedition Mjolnir variant, pairing advanced environmental sensors with Acheron's latest threat detection systems.	Uncommon REQ card

Gallery[edit]

Pioneer, as it appears in Halo Online and Halo 3.
Pioneer in Halo 3 as viewed from the back.
The Pioneer armor in the Halo 3 component of Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
A closeup of the Pioneer upper body armor in Halo 3.
Concept art for the Pioneer armor in Halo 4 (top-right).
Pioneer armor in Halo 4.
Specialization chart showing the Pioneer armor along with variant for Halo 4.
A Pioneer-clad Spartan assassinating a Flood-infected Spartan in Halo 4.
Default skin in Halo 5: Guardians.

List of appearances[edit]

Halo 3 (Halo: The Master Chief Collection-only)
Halo 4 (First appearance)
Halo 5: Guardians

Sources[edit]

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 173
^ ^a ^b Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Halo 3 customisation menu
^ ^a ^b Halo 4, Spartan Armor Customization: PIONEER Description
^ ^a ^b Halo 5: Guardians, Armor Permutations: PIONEER - Helmet Description "The sensor fidelity and high-bandwidth storage capacity in the PIONEER helmet makes it ideal for detailed environment scans used in War Games and intelligence analysis scene reconstructions."
^ ^a ^b ^c Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Pioneer (Retrieved on Apr 23, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
^ ^a ^b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Armor Online (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]

[H4EVG-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 173

[H3MCCDesc-2] Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Halo 3 customisation menu

[H4-3] Halo 4, Spartan Armor Customization: PIONEER Description

[H5-4] Halo 5: Guardians, Armor Permutations: PIONEER - Helmet Description "The sensor fidelity and high-bandwidth storage capacity in the PIONEER helmet makes it ideal for detailed environment scans used in War Games and intelligence analysis scene reconstructions."

[h4guide-5] Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Pioneer (Retrieved on Apr 23, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]

[CFAO-6] Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Armor Online (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]

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-{{Era|Post}}
+{{Status|Canon}}
 {{Disambig header|the MJOLNIR variant|the UNSC Destroyer|UNSC Pioneer}}
-{{Armor Infobox
+{{Armor infobox
 |name=Pioneer
-|image={{tabcontainer|title1=GEN2 Front|content1=[[File:H5G-Pioneer.png|x500px]]|title2=Prototype Front|content2=[[File:HTMCC H3 Pioneer Crop.png|x500px]]|title3=Prototype Back|content3=[[File:HTMCC H3 Pioneer Crop Back.png|x500px]]}}
+|image={{tabcontainer|title1=GEN2 |content1=[[File:H5G-Pioneer.png|x500px]]|title2=Prototype|content2=<gallery mode=slideshow>
-|manufacturer=[[Acheron Security]]<ref name="H4EVG">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 173''</ref>
+File:HTMCC H3 Pioneer Crop.png
-|testsite=[[Acheron Trauma Sim]]<ref name="H4EVG"/><br/>[[ANVIL Station]]{{Ref/Reuse|H3MCCDesc}}
+File:HTMCC H3 Pioneer Crop Back.png
+</gallery>}}
+|manufacturer=[[Acheron Security]]{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=173}}
+|testsite=[[Acheron Trauma Sim]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}<br/>[[ANVIL Station]]{{Ref/Reuse|H3MCCDesc}}
 |type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]
 |role=Recon in unknown environments
 |features=*Passive, redundant environmental scanners
 *High-bandwidth storage capacity
-*Duel-locked YV-65 rebreather
+*Dual-locked YV-65 rebreather
 *Twin-plated visual sensor
 *PNR-S7 split-convex pauldrons
-|hideb=]]
 }}
-{{Article Quote|Used by security escort during the first exploration efforts on Installation 03.}}
+{{Article quote|Used by security escort during the first exploration efforts on Installation 03.}}
-'''PIONEER-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]] manufactured by [[Acheron Security]].<ref name="Halo 4">'''[[Halo 4]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref>
+'''PIONEER-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]] manufactured by [[Acheron Security]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H4|H4|Armor permutations (Halo 4)|Spartan Armor Customization|Detail=PIONEER Description}}
 ==Overview==
-===Specifications===
+===Design details===
-The PIONEER helmet features passive, redundant environmental scanners whose the sensor fidelity and high-bandwidth storage capacity make it ideal for detailed environment scans used in [[War Games]] and intelligence analysis scene reconstructions.<ref name="H5 Armory">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''' ''- Armory description''</ref> The helmet also has a duel-locked rebreather (YV-65) leveraged in hostile environments. It also features a twin-plated visual sensor for increased range of spectrum. The suit also has PNR-S7 split-convex pauldrons.<ref name="H4EVG"/>
+The PIONEER helmet features passive, redundant environmental scanners whose the sensor fidelity and high-bandwidth storage capacity make it ideal for detailed environment scans used in [[War Games]] and intelligence analysis scene reconstructions.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5|H5G|Armor permutations (Halo 5: Guardians)|Armor Permutations|Detail=PIONEER - Helmet Description|Quote=The sensor fidelity and high-bandwidth storage capacity in the PIONEER helmet makes it ideal for detailed environment scans used in War Games and intelligence analysis scene reconstructions.}} The helmet also has a dual-locked rebreather (YV-65) leveraged in hostile environments. It also features a twin-plated visual sensor for increased range of spectrum. The suit also has PNR-S7 split-convex pauldrons.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
 ===Development history===
-As a result of the [[UEG]]'s pioneer initiative in order to claim new territories for colonization, [[Acheron Security]] set aside a budget and design team specifically for such endeavors, and within months Pioneer was presented. The suit was eventually put into full production and tested at the [[Acheron Trauma Sim]].<ref name="H4EVG"/>
+As a result of the [[UEG]]'s pioneer initiative in order to claim new territories for colonization, [[Acheron Security]] set aside a budget and design team specifically for such endeavors, and within months Pioneer was presented. The suit was eventually put into full production and tested at the [[Acheron Trauma Sim]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
-It is intended primarily for reconnaissance operations in unknown or hostile environments,<ref name="h4guide"/> and was constructed to endure the rigors of a potentially hostile, alien environment, and to optimize overall performance through inhibitor mitigation.<ref name="h4guide">[[Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Armor Types|'''Halo 4 Interactive Guide''' ''- Armor Types: Pioneer'']]</ref> It also pairs advanced environmental sensors with Acheron's latest threat detection systems.<ref name="H5 Armory"/> The early prototype of the suit{{Ref/Site|Id=CFAO|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/armor-online|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Armor Online}} later recieved additional testing and upgrades at [[ANVIL Station]] following its initial usage on Installation 03.{{Ref/Game|Id=H3MCCDesc|MCC|''[[Halo 3]]'' [[Armor permutations (Halo 3)|customisation]] menu}} The suit went into a full production run following its ANVIL testing.{{Ref/Reuse|CFAO}}
+It is intended primarily for reconnaissance operations in unknown or hostile environments,{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}} and was constructed to endure the rigors of a potentially hostile, alien environment, and to optimize overall performance through inhibitor mitigation.{{Ref/Site|Id=h4guide|URL=http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/47d93a8b-6d8f-4f4b-8d98-e3b6d10d8192/pioneer|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Pioneer|D=23|M=4|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Halo 4 Interactive Guide#Armor Types}} It also pairs advanced environmental sensors with Acheron's latest threat detection systems.{{Ref/Reuse|H5}} The early prototype of the suit{{Ref/Site|Id=CFAO|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/armor-online|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Armor Online}} later recieved additional testing and upgrades at [[ANVIL Station]] following its initial usage on Installation 03.{{Ref/Game|Id=H3MCCDesc|MCC|''[[Halo 3]]'' [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|customisation]] menu}} The suit went into a full production run following its ANVIL testing.{{Ref/Reuse|CFAO}}
 ===Usage===
-Pioneer-class armor is equipped by [[Spartan]]s providing protection to [[ONI]] expeditionary groups.<ref name="h4guide"/>
+Pioneer-class armor is equipped by [[Spartan]]s providing protection to [[ONI]] expeditionary groups.{{Ref/Reuse|h4guide}}
-The armor's first, and most notable, usage was during the first highly-classified exploration efforts of [[Installation 03]] by [[Ivanoff Station]]'s research deployments.<ref name="H4EVG"/><ref name="Halo 4"/> Since then the Pioneer variant has been used in assisting in the security and protection of over two dozen field teams and science detachments.<ref name="H4EVG"/> Pioneer suits have also been used to protect science teams on colonies and even to protect planetary engineering rigs.<ref name="H4EVG"/>
+The armor's first, and most notable, usage was during the first highly-classified exploration efforts of [[Installation 03]] by [[Ivanoff Station]]'s research deployments.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|H4}} Since then the Pioneer variant has been used in assisting in the security and protection of over two dozen field teams and science detachments.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} Pioneer suits have also been used to protect science teams on colonies and even to protect planetary engineering rigs.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
 ==In-game Information==
 ===''Halo 3 MCC''===
-In the ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' version of ''Halo 3'', the Pioneer variant was added as part of [[Season 5: Anvil]] content. With the updated Halo 3 armor customization options, the players can now fit their Spartan with Pioneer helmet, chest, shoulders, forearms and legs. The description of the armor pieces are the same for every set.<br>
+In the ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'' version of ''Halo 3'', the Pioneer 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 Pioneer helmet, chest, shoulders, forearms and legs. The description of the armor pieces are the same for every set.<br>
 {| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
 ! style="width: 15%"|Piece
@@ Line 44: / Line 46: @@
 |align="center" rowspan=5|Acheron Security hopes that [[Anvil Station|ANVIL]] testing will prove out improvements made after the suit's use on Installation 03.
 |rowspan=5|N/A {{C|''MCC''-exclusive}}
-|[[Season 5: Anvil|Season 5]] Tier 49, {{SeasonPoint|1}}
+|[[Series 5: Anvil|Series 5]] Tier 49, {{SeasonPoint|1}}
 |- align="center"
 |[[File:HTMCC H3 Pioneer Chest Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Chest
-|[[Season 5: Anvil|Season 5]] Tier 34, {{SeasonPoint|1}}
+|[[Series 5: Anvil|Series 5]] Tier 34, {{SeasonPoint|1}}
 |- align="center"
 |[[File:HTMCC H3 Pioneer LShoulder Icon.png|75px]][[File:HTMCC H3 Pioneer RShoulder Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Shoulders
-|[[Season 5: Anvil|Season 5]] Tier 29, {{SeasonPoint|1}}
+|[[Series 5: Anvil|Series 5]] Tier 29, {{SeasonPoint|1}}
 |- align="center"
 |[[File:HTMCC H3 Pioneer Forearms Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Forearms
-|[[Season 5: Anvil|Season 5]] Tier 16, {{SeasonPoint|1}}
+|[[Series 5: Anvil|Series 5]] Tier 16, {{SeasonPoint|1}}
 |- align="center"
 |[[File:HTMCC H3 Pioneer Legs Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Legs
-|[[Season 5: Anvil|Season 5]] Tier 51, {{SeasonPoint|1}}
+|[[Series 5: Anvil|Series 5]] Tier 51, {{SeasonPoint|1}}
 |}
 ===''Halo 4''===
-Pioneer was first introduced into the ''Halo'' games as an [[Armor permutations (Halo 4)|armor set]] and associated [[Specializations#Pioneer|Specialization]] in ''[[Halo 4]]''. The armor has one available skin; Adept (ADPT).
+Pioneer was first introduced into the ''Halo'' games as an [[Armor customization (Halo 4)|armor set]] and associated [[Specializations#Pioneer|Specialization]] in ''[[Halo 4]]''. The armor has one available skin; Adept (ADPT).
 {| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
 ! style="width: 15%"|Armor
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 ===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
-'''Unlock''':  Uncommon [[REQ]] card
+The Pioneer returns in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. The helmet and body armor are unlockable as [[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|armor permutations]] through the [[Requisition system]]. The body armor includes the Pioneer chest and shoulders, [[Contoured]] forearms, and Contoured legs.
-*'''Helmet description''': The sensor fidelity and high-bandwidth storage capacity in the PIONEER helmet makes it ideal for detailed environment scans used in War Games and intelligence analysis scene reconstructions.
-*'''Body description''': The PIONEER is a reconnaissance and combat expedition Mjolnir variant, pairing advanced environmental sensors with Acheron's latest threat detection systems.
-In ''Halo 5: Guardians'' due to the "Body" having a predefined customisation this armor set permanently has the following parts from ''Halo 4'':
+{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
-*'''Body''': Pioneer
+! style="width: 15%"|Helmet
-*'''Shoulders''': Pioneer
+! style="width: 70%"|Description
-*'''Forearms''': [[Contoured]]
+! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements
-*'''Legs''': Contoured
+|- align="center"
+|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Pioneer Uncommon.png|100px]]<br/>Pioneer (helmet)
+|align="left"|The sensor fidelity and high-bandwidth storage capacity in the PIONEER helmet makes it ideal for detailed environment scans used in War Games and intelligence analysis scene reconstructions.
+|align="left"|Uncommon [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
+|- align="center"
+|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Pioneer.png|100px]]<br/>Pioneer (body)
+|align="left"|The PIONEER is a reconnaissance and combat expedition Mjolnir variant, pairing advanced environmental sensors with Acheron's latest threat detection systems.
+|align="left"|Uncommon [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
+|}
 ==Gallery==
 {{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Pioneer}}
-===Normal gallery===
 <gallery>
 File:HTMCC H3 Pioneer Crop.png|Pioneer, as it appears in ''[[Halo Online]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]''.
 File:HTMCC H3 Pioneer Crop Back.png|Pioneer in ''Halo 3'' as viewed from the back.
+File:HTMCC-H3 Pioneer Body.jpg|The Pioneer armor in the ''Halo 3'' component of ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
+File:HTMCC-H3 Pioneer Closeup.jpg|A closeup of the Pioneer upper body armor in ''Halo 3''.
+File:H4_Concept_MultiplayerArmors.jpg|Concept art for the Pioneer armor in ''Halo 4'' (top-right).
 File:H4-Specialization-Pioneer.png|Pioneer armor in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
-File:Pioneer chart.png|[[Specializations|Specialization]] chart showing the Pioneer armor along with variant.
+File:Pioneer chart.png|[[Specializations|Specialization]] chart showing the Pioneer armor along with variant for ''Halo 4''.
-File:H4FloodAssassination2.jpg|A Pioneer-clad Spartan [[assassination|assassinating]] a [[Flood]] infected Spartan.
+File:H4FloodAssassination2.jpg|A Pioneer-clad Spartan [[assassination|assassinating]] a [[Flood]]-infected Spartan in ''Halo 4''.
-</gallery>
+File:H5-Waypoint-Pioneer.png|Default skin in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
-===''Halo 4'' skins===
-<gallery>
-File:H4 MJOLNIR Pioneer.png|Default skin.
-</gallery>
-===''Halo 5: Guardians'' skin===
-<gallery>
-File:H5-Waypoint-Pioneer.png|Default skin.
 </gallery>
 ==List of appearances==
-*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{C|''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'' only}}
+*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{MCCo}}
 *''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
 *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
 ==Sources==
-<references/>
+{{Ref/Sources}}
-{{Armor/Permutation|H5G}}
+{{Armor/Permutation|H3|H4|H5G}}
-{{Mjolnir|GEN2}}
+{{Navbox/Universe/Mjolnir|Overview|GEN2|Other}}
 [[Category:MJOLNIR armor]]
 [[Category:Halo 3 multiplayer armor permutations]]
 [[Category:Halo 4 multiplayer armor permutations]]
 [[Category:Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer armor permutations]]