DEFENDER-class Mjolnir
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Template:Article Quote DEFENDER-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2] manufactured by the Imbrium Machine Complex.[1]
Overview
Specifications
The helmet has a neutral face-plate contours for activity in civilian populations. It also has a XV-3 modular comm tool that prevents localized compromise.[1] The observation and communication features of the Defender helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments.[2]
The class-4 DFN chestplate employed in the system has a 12-7R feed (shield predictor system).[1]
Development history
The MJOLNIR/Defender variant was manufactured by Imbrium Machine Complex. It was tested at Anakara Resiliency Chamber.[3] It was developed in response to the UNSC Ordnance Commission which stated the need for defense-centric armor variants, which would be used for the protection of civilian populations rather than the assault of enemy strongholds. While following the strict ruling of the commission, the armor managed to be an effective combat system.[1]
Usage
The Defender variant is generally used on controller bases, ONI sites, and colonial populations where civil unrest is common.[1] The placid Defender faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units.[2]
Close range weapons training is common practice for users who plan to use this variant.[1]
The Defender armor was deployed at research facilities on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo.[3]
In-game information
Halo 4 - GEN2
Defender was introduced as an armor set in Halo 4.
| Armor | Description | Unlock requirements (Halo 4) | Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC) |
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 Air Assault |
Description (H4): Issued to S-IV operatives on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo. | Reach   
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Unlocked by default. |
| Helmet description (MCC): Issued to S-IV operatives on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo. | |||
| Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Defender-class armor. | |||
| Chest description (MCC): An early effort at countering low-level Forerunner offensive protocols. | |||
| Image N/A Defender Control (CTRL) skin |
Description (H4): Customized with CONTROL armor skin. | Complete the Bullet in the Brain commendation. | Unlocked by default. |
| Helmet description (MCC) Defender helmet customized with CONTROL coating. | |||
| Shoulder description (MCC) Defender left/ right spaulder customized with CONTROL coating. | |||
| Chest description (MCC) Defender chassis customized with CONTROL coating. | |||
 Defender Column (CLMN) skin |
Description (H4): Customized with COLUMN armor skin. | Purchase the Champions Bundle. This is not usable in Spartan Ops. | Unlocked by default. |
| Helmet description (MCC) Defender helmet customized with COLUMN coating. | |||
| Shoulder description (MCC) Defender left/ right spaulder customized with COLUMN coating. | |||
| Chest description (MCC) Defender chassis customized with COLUMN coating. |
Halo 5: Guardians - GEN2
Defender returned as an armor set in Halo 5: Guardians. The suit is not a fully-original design, and employs several Halo 4 armor pieces including the Ricochet forearms and LG-50 Bulk legs while retaining the standard Defender chest and shoulders. The Defender set has three alternate skin designs; Castle, Redoubt and Fortress.
| Helmet | Description | Unlock requirements |
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 Defender (helmet) |
It has not escaped notice that the observation and communication features of the DEFENDER helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments. | Rare REQ card |
 Defender Castle (helmet skin) |
It has not escaped notice that the observation and communication features of the DEFENDER helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments. | Rare REQ card |
 Defender Redoubt (helmet skin) |
It has not escaped notice that the observation and communication features of the DEFENDER helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments. | Ultra Rare REQ card |
 Defender Fortress (helmet skin) |
It has not escaped notice that the observation and communication features of the DEFENDER helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments. | Legendary REQ card |
 Defender (body) |
The placid DEFENDER faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units. | Rare REQ card |
 Defender Castle (body skin) |
The placid DEFENDER faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units. | Rare REQ card |
 Defender Redoubt (body skin) |
The placid DEFENDER faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units. | Ultra Rare REQ card |
 Defender Fortress (body skin) |
The placid DEFENDER faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units. | Legendary REQ card |
Trivia
- The armor's skins in Halo 5: Guardians are all named after defensive structures.
Gallery
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Normal gallery
Front and back views of the Defender armor in Halo 4.
Full-body color render of the Defender armor.
The Halo 4 Interactive Guide description.
The Defender armor in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.
Full-body render of the Defender armor from the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.
The Defender helmet in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta customization menu.
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Render of the Defender armor in Halo 5: Guardians.
A render of the armour in Halo 5: Guardians.
Defender chest in Halo Online.
Halo 4 skins
Default skin
Column skin
Halo 5: Guardians skins
Default skin
Castle skin
Redoubt skin
Fortress skin
List of appearances
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
- Halo 5: Guardians
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