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|name=JFO
The '''MJOLNIR/JFO''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]]. It was designed and tested at [[Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme]] in [[Essen]], [[Germany]].
|image=[[File:HTMCC HR Spartan JFO.png|275px]]
|manufacturer=[[Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme]]{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=101}}{{Ref/Game|Id=HI|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=JFO - Helmet Description|Quote=An "ill-favored child" of Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme's risky entry into MJOLNIR development, JFO helmets were ultimately one of its most successful efforts.}}
|testsite=[[Special Warfare Center Essen]], [[Unified German Republic|Deutschland]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
|type=MJOLNIR (GEN1)
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]]
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]]
[[MJOLNIR (GEN3)]] {{C|Compatible}}
|role=Coordinating fire support
}}
The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/J variant''', colloquially known as '''JFO''' or '''Joint Fires Observer''', is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] manufactured by [[Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Game|Id=HR|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=JFO Helmet - Description|Quote=Beweglichrüstungsysteme was home to many projects attached to the MJOLNIR program.}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc11|Enc11|Page=94}}


==Characteristics==
==GEN1 overview==
===Helmet Characteristics ===
===Design details===
'''Price''': 60,000 cR<br />
The JFO design was engineered with the goal of allowing lone [[Spartan Operations|Spartans]] to have improved communication when deep behind enemy lines, allowing them to better conduct cross-branch artillery request communication/coordination by Spartans across the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. Spartans fielding the JFO suit are typically deployed with regular firearms and equipment, though are usually also outfitted with the latest targeting hardware in systems such as the [[H-165 target locator]] or its [[H-295 target designator|successor]]. Target designators are [[Smart-linking|smart-linked]] to the suit's onboard technology suite, allowing the user to make quick and decisive air strikes in the field.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc11}}{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}
The JFO helmet appears in the armory upon reaching the rank of Warrant Officer, but isn't unlocked until Lt. Colonel.


Two upgrades are available for the helmet, the first adds a Hardened Uplink Module-Improved (HUL-I), and the second adds an Up-Armor plate (UA).
The helmet is compatible with the [[UA attachments#Type O5|Type O5]] up-armour module and [[Model 990101-1 FLAMINGO]] hardened uplink.


===Shoulder characteristics===
===Development history===
'''Price''': 1,000 cR<br />
JFO was developed by [[Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme]] at the [[Special Warfare Center Essen]].{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} It was considered an "ill-favored" entry into MJOLNIR development, but the JFO helmets were ultimately one of its most successful entries.{{Ref/Reuse|HI}} As late as [[2560]], the GEN1 JFO 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}}
It is one of the shoulders available at the start.


===Attachment characteristics===
===Usage===
;HUL-I (20,000 cR)
JFO was often fielded by single Spartans in reconnaissance, infiltration, and artillery targeting scenarios behind enemy lines.{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}} In [[2553]], the JFO helmet was worn by [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]] [[Owen-B096]] as part of his mission with [[Outpost Discovery]].{{Ref/Comic|Halo: Lone Wolf}}{{Ref/Generic|[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]}}
The HUL-I, or Hardened Uplink Module-Improved, is an attachment available for the JFO helmet. The attachment is an upgraded variant of the standard issue Hardened Uplink Module, an attachment that is made available only for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/V variant|EVA[C]]] helmet.


;UA (10,000 cR)
==In-game information==
The UA, or Up-Armor, is an attachment available for the JFO, [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV(G)|Grenadier]], [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V(B)]], and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/ Mark V]] helmets. It increases the wearer's protection against various weapons and explosions.
===''Halo: Reach'' - GEN1===
{{Quote|Designed and tested at Beweglichrüstungsysteme this helmet is fully compatible with all armor systems.}}
The JFO helmet appears in the armory upon reaching the rank of {{Rank/HR|wo|link=yes}}, but is not unlocked until {{Rank/HR|ltcol|link=yes}}.{{Ref/Reuse|HR}}
 
The helmet features a large visor, shaped like a shield or a fattened "T", and has two small air intakes on the cheek areas. Overall, the helmet provides significant armor coverage, protecting the majority of the head while maintaining a large field of vision.
 
In-game, the HUL-I is available only for the JFO helmet. The shoulder pieces are semi-circular arches that jut outwards from the shoulders. They also feature black, two-pronged protrusions that point parallel to the arm, and away from the hands.
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! style="width: 15%"|Helmet
! style="width: 55%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo: Reach'')
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo: MCC'')
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR JFO Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>JFO (helmet)
|align="left"|Designed and tested at Beweglichrüstungsysteme this helmet is fully compatible with all armor systems.<br/>Beweglichrüstungsysteme was home to many projects attached to the MJOLNIR program.
|{{Rank/HR|ltcol|link=yes}}, 60,000 cR
|[[Series 1: Noble|Series 1]], Tier 59 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR JFO HULI Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>JFO ([[Hardened Uplink|HUL-I]])
|align="left"|External hardened uplink-improved; upgraded variant of the standard issue HUL unit.
|{{Rank/HR|ltcol|link=yes}}, 20,000 cR
|[[Series 1: Noble|Series 1]], Tier 59 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR JFO UA Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>JFO ([[Armor accessories/UA|UA]])
|align="left"|Up-armored variant of the base Mk.V[J] pattern helmet.
|{{Rank/HR|ltcol|link=yes}}, 10,000 cR
|[[Series 1: Noble|Series 1]], Tier 61 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR JFO LShoulder Icon.png|75px]][[File:HR JFO RShoulder Icon.png|75px]]<br/>JFO (shoulders)
|align="left"|Designed and tested at Beweglichrüstungsysteme of Essen, Deutschland.
|{{Rank/HR|recruit|link=yes}}, 1,000 cR
|[[Series 1: Noble|Series 1]], Tier 13 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})
|}
 
===''Halo Infinite'' - Upgraded GEN1===
The Mark V JFO helmet and its attachments are available for [[multiplayer]] Spartan [[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|armor customization]] on the [[B-class Mjolnir|Mark V [B] armor core]] in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. The JFO shoulders are available under the [[SAP attachments|SAP series of shoulder pads]].
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; max-width:1250px"
! 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 JFO Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>JFO
|Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme
|An "ill-favored child" of Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme's risky entry into MJOLNIR development, JFO helmets were ultimately one of its most successful efforts.
|Epic
|[[Joint Fire]] [[Event]] Pass level 5
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF SAP JFO LShoulder Icon.png|75px]][[File:HINF SAP JFO RShoulder Icon.png|75px]]<br/>[[SAP attachments|SAP]]/JFO
|Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme
|Supplemental armor pauldron associated with JFO armor. The flanges are ruggedized antenna modules.
|Epic
|
*Left: Joint Fire Event Pass level 8
*Right: Joint Fire Event Pass level 9
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF UAType JFO Knee Icon.png|75px]]<br/>[[UA attachments|UA]]/Type JFO
|Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme
|All-environment supplemental leg armor.
|Rare
|Joint Fire Event Pass level 3
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR JFO}}
*JFO stands for [[wikipedia:Artillery observer#Forward observers in the U.S. Army/U.S. Marine Corps|Joint Fires Observer]], a United States military designation for troops who coordinate fire support from land-based artillery and naval gun formations, as well as [[wikipedia:Close air support|close air support]].
*JFO stands for [[wikipedia:Artillery observer#Forward observers in the U.S. Army/U.S. Marine Corps|Joint Fires Observer]], a United States military designation for troops who coordinate fire support from land-based artillery and naval gun formations, as well as [[wikipedia:Close air support|close air support]].
*The visor of the JFO helmet somewhat resembles the faceplate of the armored [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] superhero [[wikipedia:Iron Man|Iron Man]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===''Halo: Reach''===
<gallery>
File:HR Menu ArenaResults Render.png|A render of a JFO-clad Spartan as seen in the ''Halo: Reach'' menus.
File:HR ArmoryJFO Icon.png|The icon for the Armory in the original Xbox 360 edition of ''Halo: Reach'', featuring a JFO-clad Spartan.
File:HR JFO.png|A full set of JFO armor in ''Halo: Reach'' Armory.
File:JFO_helmets.jpg|All variants of the JFO helmet in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:HR JFO Helmet.jpg|The JFO helmet in [[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]].
File:HR JFO HUL-I.jpg|The JFO helmet with upgraded HUL attachment.
File:HR JFO UA.jpg|An up-armored variant of the JFO helmet.
File:HR JFO Shoulder.jpg|The shoulder pauldron as seen in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection.''
File:HTMCC-HR JFO Close-up.jpg|A JFO-clad Spartan wielding an [[M392 DMR]] on [[Courtyard]].
</gallery>
===''Halo Infinite''===
<gallery>
File:HINF - JointFire Header.png|''[[Halo Infinite]]'' promotional image featuring two Spartans wearing JFO-class Mjolnir.
File:HINF - Event - Joint Fire - 00001.png|Promotional image featuring a JFO-clad Spartan with a [[flag]].
File:HINF - Event - Joint Fire - 00002.png|Promotional image featuring a JFO-clad Spartan with the [[Mk50 Sidekick]].
File:HINF Spartan JFO 01.jpg|A JFO-clad Spartan on [[Highpower]].
File:HINF Spartan JFO 02.jpg|A JFO-clad Spartan wielding a [[BR75 battle rifle]] on [[Deadlock (Halo Infinite)|Deadlock]].
File:HINF Spartan JFO 03.jpg|A JFO-clad Spartan wielding a [[Heatwave]] on [[Chasm]].
File:HINF-MultiUseShoulders1.jpg|A JFO helmet on the [[Eaglestrike]] core.
File:HINF Fleetcom PK 07.jpg|A Spartan wearing the JFO helmet with the [[UA attachments#Type B5|UA/Type B5]] attachment.
File:HINF Fleetcom PK 11.jpg|A JFO-clad Spartan swings down a [[Halbashi Workshop gravity hammer]] on [[Prism]].
</gallery>
===Illustrations===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Rjfo.jpg|The JFO helmet.
File:HOD_-_Owen-B096.png|The JFO helmet worn by [[Owen-B096]].
File:JFO.jpg|The JFO pauldron as seen in the armory.
File:HMD Owen.PNG|Owen-B096 wearing a JFO helmet in ''[[Halo: Meridian Divide]]''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*[[Halo: Reach]]
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Lone Wolf]]''
*''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''
*''[[Halo: Meridian Divide]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''


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


{{SPARTAN Armor}}
{{Armor/Permutation|HR|HI}}
[[Category:MJOLNIR Armor]]
{{Navbox/Universe/Mjolnir|Overview|GEN1}}
[[Category:MJOLNIR armor]]
[[Category:Halo: Reach multiplayer armor permutations]]
[[Category:Halo Infinite multiplayer armor permutations]]

Latest revision as of 07:06, August 3, 2024

JFO
JFO-class Mjolnir from Halo: Reach armor permutation in Halo: The Master Chief Collection menu.
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme[1][2]

Testing site(s):

Special Warfare Center Essen, Deutschland[1]

Type:

MJOLNIR (GEN1)

MJOLNIR (GEN3) (Compatible)

Role(s):

Coordinating fire support

 

The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/J variant, colloquially known as JFO or Joint Fires Observer, is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor manufactured by Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme.[1][3][4]

GEN1 overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The JFO design was engineered with the goal of allowing lone Spartans to have improved communication when deep behind enemy lines, allowing them to better conduct cross-branch artillery request communication/coordination by Spartans across the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. Spartans fielding the JFO suit are typically deployed with regular firearms and equipment, though are usually also outfitted with the latest targeting hardware in systems such as the H-165 target locator or its successor. Target designators are smart-linked to the suit's onboard technology suite, allowing the user to make quick and decisive air strikes in the field.[4][1]

The helmet is compatible with the Type O5 up-armour module and Model 990101-1 FLAMINGO hardened uplink.

Development history[edit]

JFO was developed by Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme at the Special Warfare Center Essen.[1] It was considered an "ill-favored" entry into MJOLNIR development, but the JFO helmets were ultimately one of its most successful entries.[2] As late as 2560, the GEN1 JFO could still be requisitioned by Spartans, upgraded to be roughly equivalent to GEN3.[5]

Usage[edit]

JFO was often fielded by single Spartans in reconnaissance, infiltration, and artillery targeting scenarios behind enemy lines.[1] In 2553, the JFO helmet was worn by SPARTAN-III Owen-B096 as part of his mission with Outpost Discovery.[6][7]

In-game information[edit]

Halo: Reach - GEN1[edit]

"Designed and tested at Beweglichrüstungsysteme this helmet is fully compatible with all armor systems."

The JFO helmet appears in the armory upon reaching the rank of Halo: Reach rank icon Warrant Officer, but is not unlocked until Halo: Reach rank icon Lieutenant Colonel.[3]

The helmet features a large visor, shaped like a shield or a fattened "T", and has two small air intakes on the cheek areas. Overall, the helmet provides significant armor coverage, protecting the majority of the head while maintaining a large field of vision.

In-game, the HUL-I is available only for the JFO helmet. The shoulder pieces are semi-circular arches that jut outwards from the shoulders. They also feature black, two-pronged protrusions that point parallel to the arm, and away from the hands.

Helmet Description Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach) Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
HR JFO Helmet Icon.png
JFO (helmet)
Designed and tested at Beweglichrüstungsysteme this helmet is fully compatible with all armor systems.
Beweglichrüstungsysteme was home to many projects attached to the MJOLNIR program.
Halo: Reach rank icon Lieutenant Colonel, 60,000 cR Series 1, Tier 59 (Spartan Point 1)
HR JFO HULI Helmet Icon.png
JFO (HUL-I)
External hardened uplink-improved; upgraded variant of the standard issue HUL unit. Halo: Reach rank icon Lieutenant Colonel, 20,000 cR Series 1, Tier 59 (Spartan Point 1)
HR JFO UA Helmet Icon.png
JFO (UA)
Up-armored variant of the base Mk.V[J] pattern helmet. Halo: Reach rank icon Lieutenant Colonel, 10,000 cR Series 1, Tier 61 (Spartan Point 1)
HR JFO LShoulder Icon.pngHR JFO RShoulder Icon.png
JFO (shoulders)
Designed and tested at Beweglichrüstungsysteme of Essen, Deutschland. Halo: Reach rank icon Recruit, 1,000 cR Series 1, Tier 13 (Spartan Point 1)

Halo Infinite - Upgraded GEN1[edit]

The Mark V JFO helmet and its attachments are available for multiplayer Spartan armor customization on the Mark V [B] armor core in Halo Infinite. The JFO shoulders are available under the SAP series of shoulder pads.

Helmet Manufacturer Lore Rarity Unlock Requirements
JFO-class Mjolnir
JFO
Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme An "ill-favored child" of Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme's risky entry into MJOLNIR development, JFO helmets were ultimately one of its most successful efforts. Epic Joint Fire Event Pass level 5
Customization IconCustomization Icon
SAP/JFO
Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme Supplemental armor pauldron associated with JFO armor. The flanges are ruggedized antenna modules. Epic
  • Left: Joint Fire Event Pass level 8
  • Right: Joint Fire Event Pass level 9
Menu icon for Halo Infinite armor customization.
UA/Type JFO
Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme All-environment supplemental leg armor. Rare Joint Fire Event Pass level 3

Trivia[edit]

  • JFO stands for Joint Fires Observer, a United States military designation for troops who coordinate fire support from land-based artillery and naval gun formations, as well as close air support.

Gallery[edit]

Halo: Reach[edit]

Halo Infinite[edit]

Illustrations[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 101
  2. ^ a b Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: JFO - Helmet Description "An "ill-favored child" of Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme's risky entry into MJOLNIR development, JFO helmets were ultimately one of its most successful efforts."
  3. ^ a b Halo: Reach, Armory: JFO Helmet - Description "Beweglichrüstungsysteme was home to many projects attached to the MJOLNIR program."
  4. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 94
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Parallel Threads (Retrieved on Jun 25, 2021) [archive]
  6. ^ Halo: Lone Wolf
  7. ^ Halo: Outpost Discovery