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Template:Article Quote PIONEER-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2] manufactured by Acheron Security.[3]
Overview
Design details
The PIONEER helmet features passive, redundant environmental scanners whose the sensor fidelity and high-bandwidth storage capacity make it ideal for detailed environment scans used in War Games and intelligence analysis scene reconstructions.[4] The helmet also has a dual-locked rebreather (YV-65) leveraged in hostile environments. It also features a twin-plated visual sensor for increased range of spectrum. The suit also has PNR-S7 split-convex pauldrons.[1]
Development history
As a result of the UEG's pioneer initiative in order to claim new territories for colonization, Acheron Security set aside a budget and design team specifically for such endeavors, and within months Pioneer was presented. The suit was eventually put into full production and tested at the Acheron Trauma Sim.[1]
It is intended primarily for reconnaissance operations in unknown or hostile environments,[5] and was constructed to endure the rigors of a potentially hostile, alien environment, and to optimize overall performance through inhibitor mitigation.[5] It also pairs advanced environmental sensors with Acheron's latest threat detection systems.[4] The early prototype of the suit[6] later recieved additional testing and upgrades at ANVIL Station following its initial usage on Installation 03.[2] The suit went into a full production run following its ANVIL testing.[6]
Usage
Pioneer-class armor is equipped by Spartans providing protection to ONI expeditionary groups.[5]
The armor's first, and most notable, usage was during the first highly-classified exploration efforts of Installation 03 by Ivanoff Station's research deployments.[1][3] Since then the Pioneer variant has been used in assisting in the security and protection of over two dozen field teams and science detachments.[1] Pioneer suits have also been used to protect science teams on colonies and even to protect planetary engineering rigs.[1]
In-game Information
Halo 3 MCC
In the Halo: The Master Chief Collection version of Halo 3, the Pioneer variant was added as part of Season 5: Anvil content. With the updated Halo 3 armor customization options, the players can now fit their Spartan with Pioneer helmet, chest, shoulders, forearms and legs. The description of the armor pieces are the same for every set.
| Piece | Description | Unlock requirements (Halo 3) | Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC) |
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 Helmet |
Acheron Security hopes that ANVIL testing will prove out improvements made after the suit's use on Installation 03. | N/A (MCC-exclusive) | Season 5 Tier 49,  1
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 Chest |
Season 5 Tier 34, 1
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  Shoulders |
Season 5 Tier 29, 1
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 Forearms |
Season 5 Tier 16, 1
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 Legs |
Season 5 Tier 51, 1
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Halo 4
Pioneer was first introduced into the Halo games as an armor set and associated Specialization in Halo 4. The armor has one available skin; Adept (ADPT).
| Armor | Description | Unlock requirements (Halo 4) | Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC) |
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 Pioneer |
Description (H4): Used by security escort during the first exploration efforts on Installation 03. | Pioneer specialization rank 4 | Unlocked by default. |
| Helmet description (MCC): Used by security escorts during the exploration of Installation 03. | |||
| Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Pioneer-class armor. | |||
| Chest description (MCC): Pioneer suits were the first testbed for inhibitor mitigation processors. | |||
| N/A Pioneer Adept (ADPT) skin |
Description (H4): Customized with ADEPT armor skin. | Pioneer specialization rank 9 | Unlocked by default. |
| Helmet description (MCC) Pioneer helmet customized with ADEPT coating. | |||
| Shoulder description (MCC) Pioneer left/ right spaulder customized with ADEPT coating. | |||
| Chest description (MCC) Pioneer chassis customized with ADEPT coating. |
Halo 5: Guardians
The Pioneer returns in Halo 5: Guardians. The helmet and body armor are unlockable as armor permutations through the Requisition system. The body armor includes the Pioneer chest and shoulders, Contoured forearms, and Contoured legs.
| Helmet | Description | Unlock requirements |
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 Pioneer (helmet) |
The sensor fidelity and high-bandwidth storage capacity in the PIONEER helmet makes it ideal for detailed environment scans used in War Games and intelligence analysis scene reconstructions. | Uncommon REQ card |
 Pioneer (body) |
The PIONEER is a reconnaissance and combat expedition Mjolnir variant, pairing advanced environmental sensors with Acheron's latest threat detection systems. | Uncommon REQ card |
Gallery
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Pioneer, as it appears in Halo Online and Halo 3.
Pioneer in Halo 3 as viewed from the back.
The Pioneer armor in the Halo 3 component of Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
A closeup of the Pioneer upper body armor in Halo 3.
Concept art for the Pioneer armor in Halo 4 (top-right).
Pioneer armor in Halo 4.
Specialization chart showing the Pioneer armor along with variant for Halo 4.
A Pioneer-clad Spartan assassinating a Flood-infected Spartan in Halo 4.
Default skin in Halo 5: Guardians.
List of appearances
- Halo 3 (Halo: The Master Chief Collection-only)
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
- Halo 5: Guardians
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 173
- ^ a b Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Halo 3 customisation menu
- ^ a b Halo 4, Spartan Armor Customization: PIONEER Description
- ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, Armor Permutations: PIONEER - Helmet Description "The sensor fidelity and high-bandwidth storage capacity in the PIONEER helmet makes it ideal for detailed environment scans used in War Games and intelligence analysis scene reconstructions."
- ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Pioneer (Retrieved on Apr 23, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Armor Online (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
