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===GEN3===
===GEN3===
By October [[2558]], the Mark VII was used as the testbed for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)]], but it remained uncertain if manufacturers would adopt the standards and cost accounting by the [[Unified Earth Government]].{{Ref/Book|Id=HOSFM|Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual|Page=179}} Eventually, the efforts of the Mark VII and DECIMATOR programs alongside similar projects within the [[Materials Group]] would dovetail, resulting in the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|GEN3]] Mark VII variant. Design of this armor was selected by Dr. Halsey from Materials Group's [[Project KEYSTONE|KEYSTONE development program]]. This suit is designed to outfit the latest Spartan contingents with the very best in cutting-edge warfighting technology.{{Ref/Site|Id=CF108|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/despite-distance|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Despite Distance}} This armor is worn by Spartan Griffin, a member of [[Fireteam Taurus]], during the events of the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].{{Ref/Level|Id=tower|HINF|The Tower}}
By October [[2558]], the Mark VII was used as the testbed for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)]], but it remained uncertain if manufacturers would adopt the standards and cost accounting by the [[Unified Earth Government]].{{Ref/Book|Id=HOSFM|Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual|Page=179}} Eventually, the efforts of the Mark VII and DECIMATOR programs alongside similar projects within the [[Materials Group]] would dovetail, resulting in the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|GEN3]] Mark VII variant. Design of this armor was selected by Dr. Halsey from Materials Group's [[Project KEYSTONE|KEYSTONE development program]]. This suit is designed to outfit the latest Spartan contingents with the very best in cutting-edge warfighting technology.{{Ref/Site|Id=CF108|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/despite-distance|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Despite Distance}} This armor is worn by Spartan Griffin, a member of [[Fireteam Taurus]], during the events of the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].{{Ref/Level|Id=tower|HINF|The Tower}}
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File:HINF Mjolnir VII Left.png|Turnaround for the GEN3 Mark VII.
File:HINF Mjolnir VII Right.png
File:HINF Mjolnir VII Back135.png
File:HINF Mjolnir VII Front135.png
File:HINF Mjolnir VII Front45.png
HINF Mjolnir VII Back.png|The backside of GEN3 Mark VII armor.
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==Design details==
==Design details==
[[File:HINF Mjolnir VII Helmet.png|thumb|right|200px|The GEN3 Mark VII helmet.]]
Though the GEN3 model of Mark VII Mjolnir does represent a generational leap for the Mjolnir platform for actively deployed Spartans, some elements tested with the GEN1 and GEN2 Mark VII remain in the prototype stage due to unreliability or cost factors, such as integration of [[Forerunner]]-derived nanomachine elements and full shield-shaping.{{Ref/Reuse|CF108}}
Though the GEN3 model of Mark VII Mjolnir does represent a generational leap for the Mjolnir platform for actively deployed Spartans, some elements tested with the GEN1 and GEN2 Mark VII remain in the prototype stage due to unreliability or cost factors, such as integration of [[Forerunner]]-derived nanomachine elements and full shield-shaping.{{Ref/Reuse|CF108}}


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File:HINF-KOTH1.jpg|A Mark VII-clad Spartan-IV alongside a [[RAKSHASA-class Mjolnir|Rakshasa-clad]] Spartan-IV in promotional content for [[Season 02: Lone Wolves]].
File:HINF-KOTH1.jpg|A Mark VII-clad Spartan-IV alongside a [[RAKSHASA-class Mjolnir|Rakshasa-clad]] Spartan-IV in promotional content for [[Season 02: Lone Wolves]].
File:HINF WCII Mark VII Sweetsight Silent & Nightcap.png|A Mark VII helmet with the Silent Nightcap attachment, promoting the [[Winter Contingency II]] event.
File:HINF WCII Mark VII Sweetsight Silent & Nightcap.png|A Mark VII helmet with the Silent Nightcap attachment, promoting the [[Winter Contingency II]] event.
HINF Mjolnir VII Back.png|The backside of GEN3 Mark VII armor.
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