SHINOBI-class Mjolnir
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SHINOBI-class Mjolnir is an armor compatible with MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2).[1]
Overview
Specifications
Despite its origin, the shoulder pauldrons are compatible with other armor sets.[2]
Discovery and research
Discovered aboard a derelict freighter of unknown origin at Lacaille 9352, the armor has no known manufacturer or intended user. The UNSC Navy's Office of Naval Intelligence continues to probe the recovered suits in an attempt to unlock what appears to be several levels of restricted functionality. SHINOBI's core systems remain cryptic "black boxes" to analysts, though ONI was successful in integrating the SHINOBI helmet with standard GEN2 Mjolnir techsuits and Spartan neural interfaces. Though aware of the inherent risks involved, ONI has authorized limited testing of the SHINOBI armor for a select few classified Spartan-IV operatives.[1][3]
Usage
Spartan-III Tom-B292 used the shoulders of this armor in 2558,[2] and has also been seen wearing a full set of Shinobi armor minus the helmet.[4]
In-game information
Halo 5: Guardians
Shinobi was first introduced as an armor set in Halo 5: Guardians in the Battle of Shadow and Light update.[5] The Shinobi set has one alternate skin design, Heartless - implemented in the Hammer Storm update.
| Helmet | Description | Unlock requirements |
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 Shinobi (helmet) |
The SHINOBI core systems remain cryptic "black boxes" to UNSC analysts, despite ONI's successes in integrating the SHINOBI helmet with standard GEN2 Mjolnir techsuits and Spartan neural interfaces. | Ultra Rare REQ card |
 Shinobi Heartless (helmet skin) |
The SHINOBI core systems remain cryptic "black boxes" to UNSC analysts, despite ONI's successes in integrating the SHINOBI helmet with standard GEN2 Mjolnir techsuits and Spartan neural interfaces. | Legendary REQ card |
 Shinobi (body) |
Discovered aboard a derelict freighter in Lacaille 9352, SHINOBI armor has no known manufacturer or intended user. ONI continues to probe the recovered suits to unlock what appears to be several levels of restricted functionality. | Ultra Rare REQ card |
 Shinobi Heartless (body skin) |
Discovered aboard a derelict freighter in Lacaille 9352, SHINOBI armor has no known manufacturer or intended user. ONI continues to probe the recovered suits to unlock what appears to be several levels of restricted functionality. | Legendary REQ card |
Production notes
The Shinobi armor was created by the Berlin-based outsource studio Airborn Studios.[6] Internally, the armor was known by the codename A086 during development.[7][8]
In development, the armour was considered a spiritual successor to Halo 3's Hayabusa armour.[9]
Trivia
- A Shinobi or Ninja was a covert agent or mercenary warrior in feudal Japan.
Gallery
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Concept art for the armor.
Concept art for the armor.
The armor from the front and back.
The back of the armor.
Render of the armour with the Heartless skin.
Renders of the Shinobi armor.
Tom-B292 wearing the shoulder pauldrons of this armor in Halo: Legacy of Onyx.
Tom-B292 wearing full Shinobi armor minus the helmet in the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition).
List of appearances
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
- Halo: Legacy of Onyx (Shoulder pads only)
Sources
- ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, Armory description
- ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Community Update - Golden Clouds (Retrieved on Oct 30, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Fifty Caliber (Retrieved on Oct 30, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 106
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Battle of Shadow and Light (Retrieved on Oct 30, 2021) [archive]
- ^ ArtStation, Halo 5 Multiplayer Armor Shinobi (Retrieved on Feb 18, 2022) [archive]
- ^ ArtStation, Halo 5 Multiplayer Armor Shinobi: Original filename
h5-a086-marmo.jpg(Retrieved on Feb 18, 2022) [archive] - ^ ArtStation, Shinobi MP armor for Halo 5 Guardians: Original filename
a086-shinobi.jpg(Retrieved on Feb 18, 2022) [archive] - ^ Halo Waypoint, Community Update - Prepare for (Big Team) Battle (Retrieved on Oct 30, 2021) [archive]
