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The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Hoplite''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]].<ref name="H2A">'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'''</ref> | The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Hoplite''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]].<ref name="H2A">'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'''</ref> | ||
== | ==Overview== | ||
The Hoplite variant has implemented targeting and datalink advancements that increase the accuracy and lethality of its Spartan users when they operate long-range heavy munitions such as the [[M41 rocket launcher]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-marching-on '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Marching On'']</ref> | The Hoplite variant has implemented targeting and datalink advancements that increase the accuracy and lethality of its Spartan users when they operate long-range heavy munitions such as the [[M41 rocket launcher]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-marching-on '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Marching On'']</ref> | ||
==Development history== | |||
Initially designed as an alternative to the [[SPI armor]] used by [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan-III operatives]], the [[Watershed Division]] unexpectedly revealed Hoplite as a low-cost MJOLNIR variant optimized for pairing with UNSC pistols. Hoplite armor lacks the sophistication of other models but is easy to build and repair.<ref>[http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/333-halo-online-closed-beta-launching-in-russia/?do=findComment&comment=8090 '''Halo Archive Forums''' - ''Halo: Online (Closed Beta launching in Russia) - Page 2'']</ref> | Initially designed as an alternative to the [[SPI armor]] used by [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan-III operatives]], the [[Watershed Division]] unexpectedly revealed Hoplite as a low-cost MJOLNIR variant optimized for pairing with UNSC pistols. Hoplite armor lacks the sophistication of other models but is easy to build and repair.<ref>[http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/333-halo-online-closed-beta-launching-in-russia/?do=findComment&comment=8090 '''Halo Archive Forums''' - ''Halo: Online (Closed Beta launching in Russia) - Page 2'']</ref> | ||
Revision as of 05:40, July 4, 2016
Template:Armor Infobox The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Hoplite is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.[1]
Overview
The Hoplite variant has implemented targeting and datalink advancements that increase the accuracy and lethality of its Spartan users when they operate long-range heavy munitions such as the M41 rocket launcher.[2]
Development history
Initially designed as an alternative to the SPI armor used by Spartan-III operatives, the Watershed Division unexpectedly revealed Hoplite as a low-cost MJOLNIR variant optimized for pairing with UNSC pistols. Hoplite armor lacks the sophistication of other models but is easy to build and repair.[3]
In-game information
Halo 2: Anniversary
Cannon Fodder Description: The HOPLITE Mjolnir variant features targeting and datalink advancements to improve the accuracy and lethality of Spartans utilizing long-range heavy munitions such as the M41 SSR MAV/AW.
Trivia
A hoplite was a citizen-soldier of the Ancient Greek city-states who was armed primarily with a spear and a shield. Hoplites represent the archetypal image of Ancient Greek warriors, including the forces of Sparta.
Gallery
- H2A - Green Hoplite.jpg
An avatar from Halo: The Master Chief Collection depicting a Spartan in Hoplite armor
- Waypoint - Hoplite.jpg
A player in Hoplite armor on Bloodline
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List of appearances
- Halo 2: Anniversary (First appearance)
- Halo Online
Sources