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The complete Mark V[B] armor set

The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V[B] is the initial production model of the Mark V MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor. It entered service with the SPARTAN-IIs and select SPARTAN-IIIs on November 24, 2551.^[1]

Background

The first mainline model of the MJOLNIR PAA to incorporate energy shielding technology, the Mark V[B] is largely similar to the final version of the Mark V. The only major difference between the two is the [B] variant's lack of an accompanying upgrade to the wearer's neural lace enabling the wearer to interface with a smart AI. This did not come to fruition until John-117 and Cortana successfully tested the final Mark V on August 29, 2552.^[1]

Along with the Mark V[M] and Mark VI[A] variants, the Mark V[B] is designed and manufactured by private organizations hired by the UNSC rather than developed by the Materials Group due to numerous problems with funding. The Mark V[B] was the default armor set issued to members of SPECWAR Group Three, including NOBLE Team. While most members of the team modified their Mark V[B] suits to varying extents, Thom-293 wore a full, unaltered set of Mark V[B] armor.^[2]

The Mark V[B] helmet's only adopter was SPECWAR Group Three.^[3] Its physical architecture was already in by April 2526, as were precursors to the standard Mark V^[4] and the Mark VI.^[5] Due to the Mark V[B] helmet's limited issue, Spartans outside SPECWAR Group Three wore an upgraded version of the original Mark IV helmet in conjunction with their Mark V[B] suits.^[3]^[6] This model would later be used for the final iteration of the Mark V.

Gameplay characteristics

The Mark V[B] is the default suit of armor in Halo: Reach.^[1] The second and final generation of the Mark V is seen in Halo: Combat Evolved.^[6] The helmet is the only component of the set that can be specifically selected in the armory.

Helmet

Price: N/A (Default)
This helmet is the starting helmet for all players, and is purchased and equipped by default. Currently, there are two upgrades available for the Mark V[B] helmet; the UA (up-armored) upgrade for 750 cR (This is a combination of both of the Beta upgrades); and the UA/HUL, for 1500 cR, which adds an External Hardened Uplink to the right side of the helmet, redesigned from the Beta.

Trivia

In the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta, there were two upgrades available for the Mark V[B] helmet. An External Command Network Module or "CNM", standard issue to Special Forces unit commanders (1000 cR), and an External Hardened Uplink or "HUL", required for sensitive operations (5000 cR).^[7] The CNM and HUL attachments as seen in the Beta were merged into a single attachment, the UA upgrade, for the final game. The HUL is now an additional camera/sensor-like attachment on the side of the helmet, rather than being located on the top.
While both the Mark V[B] and FJ/PARA shoulder pauldrons were present in the Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta, the Mark V[B] shoulders were changed to the FJ/PARA variant in the final game. In the final version of the game the Mark V[B] has no shoulder pauldron permutations.^[3]
In the marketing campaign for Halo: Reach, an exclusive armor piece would be given to players who preordered the game. During this time the armor piece was known as the "UA/Multi-Threat Mark V[B]." Any relation of this armor piece to the Mark V [B] is absent in the game.
In Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, Fred-104's helmet resembles the Mark V[B]'s. In the real world, this is because the production team reused Thom-293's Mark V[B] helmet from the Deliver Hope short.

Gallery

Noble Six wearing a default Mark V[B] suit
The Mark V[B] suit on male and female Spartans
Reach concept-MkV(B).jpg

Concept art of the Mark V[B] helmet
The base Mark V[B], and its two upgrades
Overview of the Mark V[B] helmet
Up-armored Mark V[B] worn by Thom-293
The Mark V[B] shoulder plate as seen in Halo: Reach Beta Armory. Note that the pauldron is a part of the FJ/PARA variant in the final game.
Fred-104's Mark IV variant helmet, which later served as the basis for the Mark V[B]'s design

List of appearances

Deliver Hope (First appearance)
Halo: Reach

Sources

^ ^a ^b ^c Halo Encyclopedia, page 94 (2011 edition)
^ Deliver Hope
^ ^a ^b ^c Halo: Reach Armory - hosted by Ready Up Live
^ Scanned
^ Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
^ ^a ^b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 119
^ Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta, Armory

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[enc-1] Halo Encyclopedia, page 94 (2011 edition)

[2] Deliver Hope

[Armory-3] Halo: Reach Armory - hosted by Ready Up Live

[4] Scanned

[5] Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn

[EVG-6] Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 119

[7] Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta, Armory

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-[[File:Vanity-Spartan-B312.png|thumb|250px|The default Mark V[B] armor set.]]
+[[File:Vanity-Spartan-B312.png|thumb|250px|The complete Mark V[B] armor set]]
-The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V[B]''' is the initial production model of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]], issued for [[SPARTAN programs|Spartan]] supersoldiers on [[2551|November 24, 2551]].<ref name="enc">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 94'' (2011 edition)</ref>
+The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V[B]''' is the initial production model of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]]. It entered service with the [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-IIs]] and select [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-IIIs]] on [[2551|November 24, 2551]].<ref name="enc">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 94'' (2011 edition)</ref>
 ==Background==
-The first mainline model of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR PAA]] to incorporate [[energy shielding]] technology, the Mark V[B] is extremely similar to the final version of the Mark V MJOLNIR. The only major difference between the two is the [B] variant's lack of an accompanying upgrade to the wearer's [[neural interface|neural lace]] enabling the wearer to interface with a [[smart AI]]; this did not come to fruition until [[John-117]] and [[Cortana]] successfully tested the final Mark V on [[2552#August|August 29, 2552]].<ref name="enc"/>
+The first mainline model of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR PAA]] to incorporate [[energy shielding]] technology, the Mark V[B] is largely similar to the final version of the Mark V. The only major difference between the two is the [B] variant's lack of an accompanying upgrade to the wearer's [[neural interface|neural lace]] enabling the wearer to interface with a [[smart AI]]. This did not come to fruition until [[John-117]] and [[Cortana]] successfully tested the final Mark V on [[2552#August|August 29, 2552]].<ref name="enc"/>
-Along with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/M variant|[M]]] and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/A variant|[A]]] variants, the Mark V[B] is designed and manufactured by private organizations hired by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] rather than developed by the UNSC specifically, due to numerous problems with funding. The Mark V[B] was the default armor set issued to members of [[Special Warfare Command|SPECWAR]] [[Special Warfare Group Three|Group Three]], including [[NOBLE Team]]. While most members of the team modified their Mark V[B] suits to varying extents, [[Thom-293]] wore a full default set of Mark V[B] armor.<ref>''Deliver Hope''</ref>
+Along with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/M variant|Mark V[M]]] and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/A variant|Mark VI[A]]] variants, the Mark V[B] is designed and manufactured by private organizations hired by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] rather than developed by the [[Materials Group]] due to numerous problems with funding. The Mark V[B] was the default armor set issued to members of [[Special Warfare Command|SPECWAR]] [[Special Warfare Group Three|Group Three]], including [[NOBLE Team]]. While most members of the team modified their Mark V[B] suits to varying extents, [[Thom-293]] wore a full, unaltered set of Mark V[B] armor.<ref>''Deliver Hope''</ref>
-The Mark V[B] helmet's external design can be traced back to a variant of the first-generation Mark IV. [[Fred-104]] wore such a helmet during the [[Battle of Circinius IV]] in [[2526]].<ref>''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''</ref><!--There is no proof that Fred's helmet is a Mark IV[B]. Don't call it that.--> Similarly, the [[:File:MarkIV model.jpg|original Mark IV helmet]] was later modified for the second-generation Mark V and [[:File:FUD-Master-Chief.jpg|another Mark IV variant]] served as the basis of the Mark VI.
+The Mark V[B] helmet's only adopter was SPECWAR Group Three.<ref name="Armory">[http://www.readyuplive.com/forum/showthread.php/5088-Halo-Reach-Armory-*COMPLETE-LIST* ''Halo: Reach'' Armory - hosted by Ready Up Live]</ref> Its physical architecture<!--There is no proof that Fred's helmet is a Mark IV[B]. Don't call it that.--> was already in by [[2526#April|April 2526]], as were precursors to the standard Mark V<ref>''[[Scanned]]''</ref> and the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]].<ref>''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''</ref> Due to the Mark V[B] helmet's limited issue, Spartans outside SPECWAR Group Three wore an upgraded version of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV#Initial production model|original Mark IV]] helmet in conjunction with their Mark V[B] suits.<ref name="Armory"/><ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 119''</ref> This model would later be used for the final iteration of the Mark V.
 ==Gameplay characteristics==
-The Mark V[B] is the default suit of armor in ''Halo: Reach'';<ref name="enc"/> the second and final generation of the Mark V is seen in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 119''</ref> The helmet is the only component of the set that can be specifically selected in the armory.
+The Mark V[B] is the default suit of armor in ''Halo: Reach''.<ref name="enc"/> The second and final generation of the Mark V is seen in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.<ref name="EVG"/> The helmet is the only component of the set that can be specifically selected in the armory.
 ===Helmet===
 '''Price:''' N/A (Default)<br />
-The Mark V[B] helmet is similar to the standard Mark V MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor, with a few key differences. The helmet has a sleeker design, resembling both the standard Mark V helmet and the [[ODST Ballistic Battle Armor|ODST helmet]], and seems to be somewhat of a combination of the two. Whilst the rear of the helmet is similar to the Mark V, the front strongly resembles the ODST helmet's triangular jaw guard and rounded top, with a flatter visor shape.
 This helmet is the starting helmet for all players, and is purchased and equipped by default. Currently, there are two upgrades available for the Mark V[B] helmet; the UA (up-armored) upgrade for 750 cR (This is a combination of both of the Beta upgrades); and the UA/HUL, for 1500 cR, which adds an [[External Hardened Uplink]] to the right side of the helmet, redesigned from the Beta.
 ==Trivia==
 *In the ''Halo: Reach'' Multiplayer Beta, there were two upgrades available for the Mark V[B] helmet. An [[External Command Network Module]] or "CNM", standard issue to [[UNSC Special Forces|Special Forces]] unit commanders (1000 cR), and an [[External Hardened Uplink]] or "HUL", required for sensitive operations (5000 cR).<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]]''', ''Armory''</ref> The CNM and HUL attachments as seen in the Beta were merged into a single attachment, the UA upgrade, for the final game. The HUL is now an additional camera/sensor-like attachment on the side of the helmet, rather than being located on the top.
-*While both the Mark V[B] and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/FJ/PARA variant|FJ/PARA]] shoulder pauldrons were present in the [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]], the Mark V[B] shoulders were changed to the FJ/PARA variant in the final game. Currently, the Mark V[B] has no shoulder pauldron permutations.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WD0RK578PY '''YouTube''': ''Halo: Reach - The Armory Montage'']</ref><ref>[http://www.spawn.com/news/news6.aspx?id=13704 '''SPAWN.COM''': ''HALO: REACH SERIES 2 ANNOUNCED'']</ref>
+*While both the Mark V[B] and [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/FJ/PARA variant|FJ/PARA]] shoulder pauldrons were present in the [[Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta]], the Mark V[B] shoulders were changed to the FJ/PARA variant in the final game. In the final version of the game the Mark V[B] has no shoulder pauldron permutations.<ref name="Armory"/>
-*The UA attachment from the beta strongly resembles the classic MJOLNIR sun visor, seen on both the Mark V and Mark VI helmets.
+*In the marketing campaign for ''Halo: Reach'', an exclusive armor piece would be given to players who preordered the game. During this time the armor piece was known as the "UA/Multi-Threat Mark V[B]." Any relation of this armor piece to the Mark V [B] is absent in the game.
-*In the marketing campaign for ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', an exclusive armor piece would be given to players who pre-ordered the game. During this time the armor piece was known as the "UA/Multi-Threat Mark V[B]." Any relation of this armor piece to the Mark V [B] is absent in the game.
 *In ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn'', Fred-104's helmet resembles the Mark V[B]'s. In the real world, this is because the production team reused [[Thom-293]]'s Mark V[B] helmet from the ''Deliver Hope'' short.
 ==Gallery==
 <gallery>
-File:Reach E310 NobleSix.png|[[Noble Six]] wearing a default Mark V[B] suit.
+File:Reach E310 NobleSix.png|[[Noble Six]] wearing a default Mark V[B] suit
-File:Six M-F Comparison.png|The Mark V[B] suit on male and female Spartans.
+File:Six M-F Comparison.png|The Mark V[B] suit on male and female Spartans
-File:Reach_concept-MkV(B).jpg|Concept art of the Mark V[B] helmet.
+File:Reach_concept-MkV(B).jpg|Concept art of the Mark V[B] helmet
-File:Mark V(B) Helmets.jpg|The base Mark V[B], and its two upgrades.
+File:Mark V(B) Helmets.jpg|The base Mark V[B], and its two upgrades
-File:Mark V (B).png|Overview of the Mark V[B] helmet.
+File:Mark V (B).png|Overview of the Mark V[B] helmet
-File:Thom-293 Profile.png|Up-armored Mark V[B] worn by [[Thom-293]].
+File:Thom-293 Profile.png|Up-armored Mark V[B] worn by [[Thom-293]]
 File:Reach Armory Mark V Shoulder.jpg|The Mark V[B] shoulder plate as seen in ''[[Halo: Reach|Halo: Reach Beta]]'' Armory. Note that the pauldron is a part of the FJ/PARA variant in the final game.
-File:FUD-Fred-104.jpg|Fred-104's Mark IV variant helmet, which later served as the basis for the Mark V[B]'s design.<ref group="note">In ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'', Kelly and Fred's Mk. IV MJOLNIR suits appear to be repurposed from the Mk. V MJOLNIR props used in the ''[[Deliver Hope]]'' short; Kelly appears to be wearing a modified and repainted version of Kat's AA helmet, whereas Fred appears to be wearing Thom's Mk. V [B] helmet. These design choices are likely examples of artistic license and/or budget constraints.</ref>
+File:FUD-Fred-104.jpg|Fred-104's Mark IV variant helmet, which later served as the basis for the Mark V[B]'s design
 </gallery>
 ==List of appearances==
 *''[[Deliver Hope]]'' {{1st}}
-*''[[Halo: Reach]]''<!--Fred's helmet in Forward Unto Dawn is not a Mark V[B]. The web series should not be listed here.-->
+*''[[Halo: Reach]]''<!--Fred's helmet in Forward Unto Dawn is not a Mark V[B]. Forward Unto Dawn should not be listed here.-->
-== Note ==
-<references group="note"/>
 ==Sources==