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MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V[B]

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The default 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, issued for Spartan supersoldiers on November 24, 2551.[1]

Background

The first mainline model of the 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 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 [M] and [A] variants, the Mark V[B] is designed and manufactured by private organizations hired by the 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 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 default set of Mark V[B] armor.[2]

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.[3] Similarly, the original Mark IV helmet was later modified for the second-generation Mark V and another Mark IV variant served as the basis of the Mark VI.

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.[4] The helmet is the only component of the set that can be specifically selected in the armory.

Helmet

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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 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 Special Forces unit commanders (1000 cR), and an External Hardened Uplink or "HUL", required for sensitive operations (5000 cR).[5] 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. Currently, the Mark V[B] has no shoulder pauldron permutations.[6][7]
  • 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 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

  • Noble Six wearing a default Mark V[B] suit.

    Noble Six wearing a default Mark V[B] suit.

  • The Mark V[B] suit on male and female Spartans.

    The Mark V[B] suit on male and female Spartans.

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    Concept art of the Mark V[B] helmet.

  • The base Mark V[B], and its two upgrades.

    The base Mark V[B], and its two upgrades.

  • Overview of the Mark V[B] helmet.

    Overview of the Mark V[B] helmet.

  • Up-armored Mark V[B] worn by Thom-293.

    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.

    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.[note 1]

    Fred-104's Mark IV variant helmet, which later served as the basis for the Mark V[B]'s design.[note 1]

List of appearances

Note

  1. ^ 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.

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Halo Encyclopedia, page 94 (2011 edition)
  2. ^ Deliver Hope
  3. ^ Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
  4. ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 119
  5. ^ Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta, Armory
  6. ^ YouTube: Halo: Reach - The Armory Montage
  7. ^ SPAWN.COM: HALO: REACH SERIES 2 ANNOUNCED

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