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|name=CQB | |name=CQB | ||
|image={{tabcontainer|title1=GEN1 Mark VI| | |image={{tabcontainer|title1=GEN3|content1=[[File:HINF CQBSkewer.png|250px]]|title2=GEN2|content2=[[File:H5G REQ Helmets CQB Rare.png|250px]]|title3=GEN1 Mark VI|content3=[[File:HTMCC H3 CQB Crop.png|250px]]|title4=GEN1 Mark V|content4=[[File:HR CQB Helmet Icon.png|250px]]}} | ||
|manufacturer=[[Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme]]<ref name="EVG">''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 39 (CQB Armor)</ref><ref name="H3Shoulder">''[[Halo 3]]'' - [[Armor permutations (Halo 3)|Appearance]] - Armor - Armor Classification: Spartan - Shoulder - CQB description</ref><ref name="bnet">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=CQBfiction ''Bungie.net'': C.Q.B.: Close Quarters Battle]</ref><ref name="HR">''[[Halo: Reach]]'' - [[Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|The Armory]] - Helmet - CQB description</ref> | |manufacturer=[[Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme]]<ref name="EVG">''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 39 (CQB Armor)</ref><ref name="H3Shoulder">''[[Halo 3]]'' - [[Armor permutations (Halo 3)|Appearance]] - Armor - Armor Classification: Spartan - Shoulder - CQB description</ref><ref name="bnet">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=CQBfiction ''Bungie.net'': C.Q.B.: Close Quarters Battle]</ref><ref name="HR">''[[Halo: Reach]]'' - [[Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|The Armory]] - Helmet - CQB description</ref> | ||
|testsite=[[Special Warfare Center Essen]], [[Unified German Republic|Deutschland]] (developed){{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|H3Shoulder}}{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}}{{Ref/Reuse|HR}}<ref name="H3Helmet">''Halo 3'' - Appearance - Armor - Armor Classification: Spartan - Helmet - CQB description</ref><br> | |testsite=[[Special Warfare Center Essen]], [[Unified German Republic|Deutschland]] (developed){{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|H3Shoulder}}{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}}{{Ref/Reuse|HR}}<ref name="H3Helmet">''Halo 3'' - Appearance - Armor - Armor Classification: Spartan - Helmet - CQB description</ref><br> | ||
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*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} | *[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]]{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}} | ||
[[MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]<ref name="H5G1">''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' - [[Armor permutations (Halo 5: Guardians)|Customization]] - Helmet - CQB description</ref> | [[MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]<ref name="H5G1">''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' - [[Armor permutations (Halo 5: Guardians)|Customization]] - Helmet - CQB description</ref> | ||
<br>[[MJOLNIR (GEN3)]]{{Ref/YouTube|Id=HIMRTANG|4i86Ckj8xKk|Halo|Halo Infinite | Multiplayer Reveal Trailer - A New Generation|Y=2021|M=6|D=13}} | |||
|role=Close quarters combat{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}}<ref name="H3Body">''Halo 3'' - Appearance - Armor - Armor Classification: Spartan - Body - CQB description</ref> | |role=Close quarters combat{{Ref/Reuse|EVG}}{{Ref/Reuse|bnet}}<ref name="H3Body">''Halo 3'' - Appearance - Armor - Armor Classification: Spartan - Body - CQB description</ref> | ||
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File:H3 CQB overview.jpg|Close-up of the CQB Mark VI variant in ''Halo 3''. | File:H3 CQB overview.jpg|Close-up of the CQB Mark VI variant in ''Halo 3''. | ||
File:H3 CQB ref.jpg|Overview of the Mark VI [C] variant. | File:H3 CQB ref.jpg|Overview of the Mark VI [C] variant. | ||
File:HTMCC H3 CQB Crop.png|Mark VI CQB as rendered in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''. | |||
File:HL Homecoming CQB-like variant.jpg|Daisy-023 in her armor that looks similar to CQB armor in ''[[Halo Legends]]'': ''[[Homecoming]]''. | File:HL Homecoming CQB-like variant.jpg|Daisy-023 in her armor that looks similar to CQB armor in ''[[Halo Legends]]'': ''[[Homecoming]]''. | ||
File:HR Concept CQB helmet.jpg|Concept art of the CQB helmet for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | File:HR Concept CQB helmet.jpg|Concept art of the CQB helmet for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | ||
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File:HR CQB Hel Ref.jpg|Mark V CQB helmet reference. | File:HR CQB Hel Ref.jpg|Mark V CQB helmet reference. | ||
File:HR CQB Attach Ref.jpg|Reference of the Mark V CQB helmet attachments. | File:HR CQB Attach Ref.jpg|Reference of the Mark V CQB helmet attachments. | ||
File:HR CQB Helmet.jpg|Mark V CQB helmet in '' | File:HR CQB.png|Mark V CQB helmet | ||
File:HR CQB Helmet.jpg|Mark V CQB helmet in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''. | |||
File:HR CQB HU RS CNM.jpg|Mark V CQB helmet with HU, RS and CNM attachments. | File:HR CQB HU RS CNM.jpg|Mark V CQB helmet with HU, RS and CNM attachments. | ||
File:HR CQB UA HUL.jpg|An up-armored CQB helmet with HUL attachment. | File:HR CQB UA HUL.jpg|An up-armored CQB helmet with HUL attachment. | ||
File:HTFORTAS-Blue.jpg|Samuel-034 wearing CQB-like Mjolnir Mark IV in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''. | File:HTFORTAS-Blue.jpg|Samuel-034 wearing CQB-like Mjolnir Mark IV in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''. | ||
File:HTFORTAS Mark IV CQB-like Mjolnir.png|Close up of the CQB-like Mark IV armor. | File:HTFORTAS Mark IV CQB-like Mjolnir.png|Close up of the CQB-like Mark IV armor. | ||
File:H5G-CQBhelmetmodels.jpg|Models of the CQB helmet for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | File:H5G-CQBhelmetmodels.jpg|Models of the GEN2 CQB helmet for ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. | ||
File:H5G-CQB.jpg|A Spartan-IV wearing GEN2 CQB. | File:H5G-CQB.jpg|A Spartan-IV wearing GEN2 CQB. | ||
File:H5G-CQBvsDynast.png|CQB in comparison to [[DYNAST-class Mjolnir]], its post-war replacement. | File:H5G-CQBvsDynast.png|CQB in comparison to [[DYNAST-class Mjolnir]], its post-war replacement. | ||
File:HINF_Multiplayer Reveal 2021-4.png|A GEN3 CQB-clad Spartan along side ''[[Lumu]]'' in the [[A New Generation]] trailer for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. | |||
File:HINF_Multiplayer Reveal 2021-4.png|A CQB- | |||
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*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | |||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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Revision as of 21:00, June 13, 2021
CQB | |
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Production overview | |
Manufacturer(s): |
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Special Warfare Center Essen, Deutschland (developed)[1][2][3][4][5] |
Type: |
MJOLNIR (GEN1) |
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The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/C variant, colloquially known as the Close Quarters Battle (CQB) armor, is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor manufactured by Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme.[1][2][3][4]
GEN1 overview
Specifications
The CQB variant specializes in the improvement of survivability in close quarters engagements, this was done in the dispersal of kinetic energy, by looking at alternate methods to disperse the kinetic energy versus momentum transferred by a Spartan during combat. In addition the CQB's armor components are designed to optimize joint mobility in close quarters, and have an improved field of view.[1][2][3][8]
Although CQB surpasses CQC in overall integration, the variant's ability to allow ad hoc modifications is limited in comparison.[1][9]
Development history
As early as 2525 developmental Mjolnir permutations utilized physical architecture that would eventually be used for CQB.[10][11] Samuel-034 used such a variant during the Battle of Chi Ceti[12] and Daisy-023 used a similar variant.[13]
When evaluating different opportunities to improve MJOLNIR across an assortment of engagement types, German-based Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme proposed two distinctive variants CQC and CQB with one focus. Using data gathered from the UNSC's campaign on Jericho VII, that focus was to further improve the survivability in close quarter engagements.[1][2][3][4][5][9]
Field-tested at the Special Warfare Center Essen, in Deutschland, and integrating feedback gathered from the Special Warfare Center Seongnam, in Korea, CQB was ultimately launched as a successor to CQC[14] on the Mark V platform.[1][3] Its advances were eventually incorporated into the Mark VI series.[1][3][4][5]
Usage
The CQB armor was used successfully throughout 2552.[1]
GEN2 overview
GEN2 compatibility
As late as 2558, the GEN1 CQB helmet could be requisitioned by Spartans for use with their GEN2 Mjolnir suits.[6]
In-game information
Halo 3 - Mark VI GEN1
The CQB armor permutation is one of the default unlocked armor sets available in Halo 3.
Halo: Reach - Mark V GEN1
- "The MJOLNIR/C variant was developed and tested at UNSC facilities in Esson and Songnam, respectively"
The CQB helmet is available as an unlockable helmet armor permutation in Halo: Reach. Alongside the Military Police helmet and UA/Base Security [W] chest, it cannot be unlocked in Halo: Reach through regular in-game means. Instead, it is unlocked by completing achievements for Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST and career milestones on Halo Waypoint. Following the shutdown of Xbox 360 Halo online services in December 2021, this achievement will no longer be attainable.[15]
The helmet is unlockable as part of Season 1: Noble in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
Helmet | Description | Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach) | Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC) |
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CQB |
Developed at Beweglichrüstungsysteme and tested at the UNSC's Special Warfare Center. | Reach Halo Waypoint Career Milestone 20 and Folks Need Heroes... achievement. | Season 1, Tier 1 ( 1) |
CQB (HU/RS/CNM) |
Hardened uplink/remote sensor package with command network module. | Reach Halo Waypoint Career Milestone 25 and complete the Campaign Complete: Heroic achievement in Halo 3: ODST. CQB must already be unlocked. | Season 1, Tier 6 ( 1) |
CQB (UA/HUL) |
Up-armored variant with hardened uplink module for MILINT acquisition. | Reach Halo Waypoint Career Milestone 30 and complete the Campaign Complete: Legendary achievement in Halo 3 and Gods Must Be Strong achievement in Halo: Reach. CQB HU/RS/CNM must already be unlocked. | Season 1, Tier 10 ( 1) |
Halo 5: Guardians - GEN2
The CQB helmet was one of a number of Reach-themed helmets and armors added into Halo 5: Guardians during the Memories of Reach update.
Helmet | Description | Unlock requirements (Halo 5: Guardians) |
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Beweglichrüstungsysteme houses the results of its decades-long work with reaction enhancers and predictive movement algorithms in the protective armored shell of battle-tested CQB helmets. |
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Trivia
- According to a survey taken by Bungie around 14 March 2008, the CQB chest was one of the most used Spartan chest plates in Halo 3, and the helmet was the fourth most used.[16]
Gallery
Browse more images in this article's gallery page. |
Concept art for the CQB variant for Halo 3.
CQB in the Halo 3 Beta.
Render of CQB holding a M41 SPNKR.
Daisy-023 in her armor that looks similar to CQB armor in Halo Legends: Homecoming.
Concept art of the CQB helmet for Halo: Reach.
Samuel-034 wearing CQB-like Mjolnir Mark IV in Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series.
Models of the GEN2 CQB helmet for Halo 5: Guardians.
CQB in comparison to DYNAST-class Mjolnir, its post-war replacement.
A GEN3 CQB-clad Spartan along side Lumu in the A New Generation trailer for Halo Infinite.
List of appearances
- Halo 3 (First appearance)
- Halo: Reach
- Halo Legends
- Homecoming (Possible appearance)
- Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series (Possible appearance)
- Halo 5: Guardians
- Halo Infinite
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 39 (CQB Armor)
- ^ a b c d e f Halo 3 - Appearance - Armor - Armor Classification: Spartan - Shoulder - CQB description
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Bungie.net: C.Q.B.: Close Quarters Battle
- ^ a b c d e f g Halo: Reach - The Armory - Helmet - CQB description
- ^ a b c d Halo 3 - Appearance - Armor - Armor Classification: Spartan - Helmet - CQB description
- ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians - Customization - Helmet - CQB description
- ^ YouTube - Halo, Halo Infinite (Retrieved on Jun 13, 2021)
- ^ a b Halo 3 - Appearance - Armor - Armor Classification: Spartan - Body - CQB description
- ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 40 (CQC Armor)
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder 10/8/2015: Issue 45 A Time to Give Tanks
- ^ Halo Waypoint: ABOUT THAT FALL OF REACH ANIMATED SERIES TRAILER
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series
- ^ Halo Legends: Homecoming
- ^ Halo: Reach - The Armory - Helmet - CQC description
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Sunsetting Halo Xbox 360 Game Services in 2021 (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
- ^ Bungie.Net - Bungie Weekly Update: 3/14/08