GRENADIER-class Mjolnir: Difference between revisions

Grenadier
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Production overview
Manufacturer(s):	Materials Group
Testing site(s):	Damascus Materials Testing Facility
Type:	MJOLNIR (GEN1) Mark IV; Mark V (compatible); MJOLNIR (GEN3)
Role(s):	Prototyping energy shields

Revision as of 11:11, June 24, 2021

This article is about the MJOLNIR Mark IV Grenadier variant. For MJOLNIR armor developed from Project GUNGNIR, see GUNGNIR-class Mjolnir.

The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/G, also known as Grenadier, is a variant of the MJOLNIR Mark IV Powered Assault Armor.

Overview

Specifications

This variant was a test bed for incorporating energy shielding technology with the MJOLNIR program. The helmet features an up-armored configuration with heads-up software that adjusts to combat situations that improves the user's performance and suitability. It is equipped with blast-guard pauldrons.^[1]

Development history

The Mark IV [G] prototype^{[Note 1]} was introduced just over a decade after Mjolnir entered service.^[1] Intended to provide additional protection from concussive force, the Mark IV [G] helmet is an up-armored version of the first Mark IV prototypes.^[1] The [G] variant served as the basis for all subsequent supplemental armor development programs; it is compatible with later models such as the Mark V. The [G] variant served as a test bed for incorporating energy shielding technology with the MJOLNIR program,TEMPLATE ERROR: Template using invalid/disallowed fields: "sectionlinktext", "section"^[2] although these tests were ultimately unsuccessful;^[3] energy shielding had previously been tested as of 2531.^[4]^{[Note 2]}

After the first wave of GEN2 systems, based on requests of veteran Spartan-II and Spartan-III operatives, the UNSC Ordnance Commission considered reassessing a refined and upgraded version of the Grenadier suit. This led to the creation of the INDOMITABLE-class Mjolnir.^[5]

Usage

This variant saw limited use as other variants filled the same role instead. Jorge-052 wore a variant of the Grenadier helmet with the UA (Up-Armored) attachment, as well as the knee guards, left shoulder, and UA chest piece.^[1]

In-game information

Halo: Reach

"The Mk. IV [G] variant is an up-armored prototype based on the basic Mk. IV helmet."

All Grenadier armor types in the Armory are unlockable in the game's purchase system via the use of cR. In Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the Grenadier set is attainable in the Season 1: Noble progression system. Due to its adoption from the customized armor of Jorge-052, the Grenadier [UA] chest plate has his Spartan tag "052" written on the collar.

Armor	Description	Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach)	Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
Grenadier helmet	The Mk.IV[G] variant is an up-armored prototype based on the basic Mk.IV helmet.	Warrant Officer, 25,000 cR	Season 1, Tier 39 ( 1)
Grenadier (UA)	Up-armored variant of the [G] prototype helmet.	Warrant Officer, 5,000 cR	Season 1, Tier 39 ( 1)
Grenadier (UA/FC)	Up-armored variant with command network and external uplink modules.	Warrant Officer, 2,000 cR	Season 1, Tier 41 ( 1)
Grenadier shoulders	The MJOLNIR[G] prototype informed all subsequent supplemental armor development programs.	Colonel, 65,000 cR	Season 1, Tier 76 ( 1)
Collar/Grenadier	The [G] prototype was the test bed for incorporating shield technology with MJOLNIR PAA.	Captain, 4,000 cR	Season 1, Tier 47 ( 1)
Collar/Grenadier [UA]	Unfortunately, they don't make prosthetic situational awareness.	General, 40,000 cR	Season 1, Tier 49 ( 1)
Collar/Grenadier [UA] [R]	Mil-spec prosthetic limb and shield test bed platform.	N/A	Season 5, Tier 55 ( 1)
Grenadier knee guards	The MJOLNIR[G] prototype informed all subsequent supplemental armor development programs.	Lieutenant Colonel, 45,000 cR	Season 1 Tier 64, 1

Production notes

The Grenadier helmet resembles an early design of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV created during the production of Halo Wars. It also resembles the Mark IV armor on the cover of Halo: The Cole Protocol.

Gallery

Concept art of Jorge-052's Grenadier helmet with UA attachment for Halo: Reach.
Another concept art of Jorge with the helmet, knee guards, and left shoulder armor.
Outdated render, shown with UA attachment on the helmet.
Final in-game appearance of the helmet with UA attachment and shoulder armor.
The base Grenadier helmet in Halo: Reach Armory.
All Grenadier armor permutations in Halo: Reach Armory.
A Mark IV Grenadier helmet in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
An up-armored Grenadier helmet in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
An up-armored Grenadier helmet with HUL and CNM attachments in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
Grenadier shoulder armor in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
The Grenadier chest armor in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
Up-armored Grenadier chest armor with collar in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
GEN3 Grenadier in Halo Infinite.

List of appearances

Remember Reach
- Deliver Hope (First appearance)
Halo: Reach
- Dr. Halsey's personal journal
Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual
Halo: Outpost Discovery
Halo Infinite

Notes

^ Although the Halo: Reach Armory consistently describes the [G] variant itself as a prototype, Halo: The Essential Visual Guide makes no mention of this, instead stating that GRENADIER is derived from the first Mark IV helmet prototypes. While the book's description may stem from a misinterpretation of the original source, both are represented in this article since they do not contradict one another.
^ "Energy shielding was a key feature of Mark V, although other Spartan squads had field-tested prototypes of this technology as early as 2531."

Sources

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 85
^ Halo: Reach: Collar/Grenadier - Description
^ Dr. Halsey's personal journal
^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 119
^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder 5/6/2016: Noble Intentions (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]

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[2] Although the Halo: Reach Armory consistently describes the [G] variant itself as a prototype, Halo: The Essential Visual Guide makes no mention of this, instead stating that GRENADIER is derived from the first Mark IV helmet prototypes. While the book's description may stem from a misinterpretation of the original source, both are represented in this article since they do not contradict one another.

[6] "Energy shielding was a key feature of Mark V, although other Spartan squads had field-tested prototypes of this technology as early as 2531."

[EVG-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 85

[Armory-3] Halo: Reach: Collar/Grenadier - Description

[4] Dr. Halsey's personal journal

[EVG119-5] Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 119

[CF:Noble-7] Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder 5/6/2016: Noble Intentions (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]

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 After the first wave of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2]] systems, based on requests of veteran [[Spartan-II]] and [[Spartan-III]] operatives, the [[UNSC Ordnance Commission]] considered reassessing a refined and upgraded version of the Grenadier suit. This led to the creation of the [[INDOMITABLE-class Mjolnir]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CF:Noble|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-noble-intentions|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder 5/6/2016: Noble Intentions}}