SOLDIER-class Mjolnir
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SOLDIER-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor that was developed by the Materials Group.[4]
GEN2 Overview
Design details
The helmet is comprised of components similar to those used by Marines, and the helmet has a "Team endurance catalyst" intel suite.[1] In addition, the Soldier helmet is also noted for its low power consumption and is one of the most comfortable MJOLNIR helmets to wear due to the excessive attention paid to ergonomics in its design.[5]
The legs have a shield emitter junction, heavy plated boots, and fixed soft cases. The armor has a variable case structure, which extends combat as operators will have more equipment, ammo, and materials. All these cases have minimal disruption on most Spartan-IVs.[1] The armor also has both fixed and modular composite layers, and additional magnetic hard points.[6]
Development history
An early prototype of the SOLDIER-class was tested at ANVIL Station, wherein it was proven to be one of the MJOLNIR platform's most versatile variants.[7][3]
Having entered service by January 2553,[8] the Soldier-class variant was manufactured by the Materials Group and tested at the Damascus Testing Facility on Chi Ceti IV. Soldier-class armor functions in a support capacity on the battlefield as operators equipped with this armor can carry substantially more equipment than Spartans wearing other armor types, while retaining their field mobility and dexterity.[4]
Because of its adaptability, design features of the Soldier system have been integrated to some newer models of ODST armor.[9]
Usage
The Soldier variant maintains the second-highest adoption rate on the UNSC Infinity.[1]
GEN3 Overview
Design details
The GEN3 iteration of the SOLDIER helmet features a new revision of Materials Group's combat catalyst firmware. The fireteam synchronization features remained unfinished, but Dr. Halsey's interest may accelerate development.
In-game information
Halo 3 MCC - Prototype
In the Halo: The Master Chief Collection version of Halo 3, the Soldier variant was added as part of Series 5: Anvil content. With the updated Halo 3 armor customization options, the players can now fit their Spartan with Soldier 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 |
Anvil Station testing has proven this is one of the Mjolnir platform's most versatile variants. | N/A (MCC-exclusive) | Series 5 Tier 19,  1
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 Chest |
Series 5 Tier 98, 1
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  Shoulders |
Series 5 Tier 73, 1
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 Forearms |
Series 5 Tier 99, 1
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 Legs |
Series 5 Tier 44, 1
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Halo 4 - GEN2
Soldier was first introduced into the Halo games as an armor set in Halo 4. The armor has one available skin; Zenith (ZNTH).
| Armor | Description | Unlock requirements (Halo 4) | Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC) |
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 Soldier |
Description (H4): Rigorously tested at Damascus Testing Facility on the rocky world of Chi Ceti IV. | Reach   
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Unlocked by default. |
| Helmet description (MCC): Rigorously tested on the rocky world of Chi Ceti IV. | |||
| Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Soldier-class armor. | |||
| Chest description (MCC): Optimized for medium-range tactical engagements. | |||
| N/A Soldier Zenith (ZNTH) skin |
Description (H4): Customized with ZENITH armor skin. | Complete the Spartan Spree - Master commendation. | Unlocked by default. |
| Helmet description (MCC) Soldier helmet customized with ZENITH coating. | |||
| Shoulder description (MCC) Soldier left/ right spaulder customized with ZENITH coating. | |||
| Chest description (MCC) Soldier chassis customized with ZENITH coating. |
Halo 5: Guardians - GEN2
The Soldier returns in Halo 5: Guardians. The helmet and body armor are unlockable as armor permutations through the Requisition system. The body armor includes the Soldier chest and shoulders, unknown forearms, and unknown legs. The Soldier set has three alternate skins: Dogface, Leatherneck, and Rebel.
| Helmet | Description | Unlock requirements |
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 Soldier (helmet) |
Low power consumption, comfort, and obsessive attention paid in ergonomics distinguish the SOLDIER helmet design from other Mjolnir patterns. | Common REQ card |
 Soldier Leatherneck (helmet skin) |
Low power consumption, comfort, and obsessive attention paid in ergonomics distinguish the SOLDIER helmet design from other Mjolnir patterns. | Common REQ card |
 Soldier Rebel (helmet skin) |
Low power consumption, comfort, and obsessive attention paid in ergonomics distinguish the SOLDIER helmet design from other Mjolnir patterns. | Uncommon REQ card |
 Soldier Dogface (helmet skin) |
Low power consumption, comfort, and obsessive attention paid in ergonomics distinguish the SOLDIER helmet design from other Mjolnir patterns. | Rare REQ card |
 Soldier (body) |
The SOLDIER armor system has proven so adaptable that design features have been integrated into the latest ODST combat ensembles. | Common REQ card |
 Soldier Leatherneck (body skin) |
The SOLDIER armor system has proven so adaptable that design features have been integrated into the latest ODST combat ensembles. | Common REQ card |
 Soldier Rebel (body skin) |
The SOLDIER armor system has proven so adaptable that design features have been integrated into the latest ODST combat ensembles. | Uncommon REQ card |
 Soldier Dogface (body skin) |
The SOLDIER armor system has proven so adaptable that design features have been integrated into the latest ODST combat ensembles. | Rare REQ card |
Halo Infinite - GEN3
The Soldier helmet and its attachments are available for multiplayer Spartan armor customization on the Mark VII armor core in Halo Infinite.
| Helmet | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Unlock Requirements |
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SOLDIER |
Materials Group | The latest iteration of the SOLDIER helmet features a new revision of Materials Group's combat catalyst firmware. The fireteam synchronization features remained unfinished, but Dr. Halsey's interest may accelerate development. | Common | Purchase "Soldier Armor Set" Bundle from the Shop for 2,000 cR |
 FCI-I/BASIL |
Meyer e.V. | Project THEIA is a field test for - among other things - extremely compact, mission-specific optronics used by field commanders. | Epic | Purchase "Soldier Armor Set" Bundle from the Shop for 2,000 cR |
Attachments
The following attachments are not exclusive to Soldier, and are compatible with other helmets on the Mark VII core.
- Calling Card
- CNM(5)/BNR/FASCINATOR
- Flower Power
- HUL-I/RS/FACELIFT
- Purrfect Audio
Trivia
- The Soldier's chest piece resembles the Tactical LRP chest piece from Halo: Reach.
- The term "leatherneck" is military slang referring to a US Marine, as is "Devil Dog", from which "Dogface" comes from.
- The Soldier body armor was shared with the Scanner armor in Halo 5: Guardians.
Gallery
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Concept art
Halo 4 concept art for Soldier (bottom-left).
Concept art of GEN2 Soldier armor for Halo 4.
Early concept art exploration of GEN3 Soldier for Halo Infinite.
More early concept art.
Concept art of GEN3 Soldier for Halo Infinite.
More concept art.
Concept art of the GEN3 Soldier helmet (top row) for Halo Infinite.
Normal gallery
Soldier, as it appears in Halo Online and Halo 3.
Soldier in Halo 3 as viewed from the back.
The Soldier armor in the Halo 3 component of Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
A closeup of the Soldier upper body armor in Halo 3.
Front and back views of the Soldier armor variant.
The Soldier helmet as shown in an early build of the armor customization menu.
A Spartan in Soldier armor utilizing the Hologram armor ability in an early build of Halo 4.
Spartan Paul DeMarco wearing Soldier armor during the Requiem Campaign.
Spartan Vladimir Scruggs wearing his Soldier armor during the Raid on UNSC Infinity in Halo: Initiation.
Spartan Vladimir Scruggs wearing his Soldier armor during the Battle of Ealen IV in Halo: Escalation.
The Soldier helmet in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.
The Soldier helmet in Halo Online.
Soldier armor in Halo Online.
GEN3 Soldier in Halo Infinite.
GEN3 Soldier with the Flower Power attachment.
Halo 5: Guardians skins
Default skin.
Leatherneck skin.
Rebel skin.
Dogface skin.
List of appearances
- Halo 3 (Halo: The Master Chief Collection-only)
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
- Halo: Initiation
- Halo: Escalation
- Halo 5: Guardians
- Halo Mythos
- Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual
- Halo Infinite
Sources
- ^ a b c d e Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 21, 166
- ^ a b Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: Soldier - Helmet Description "The latest iteration of the SOLDIER helmet features a new revision of Materials Group's combat catalyst firmware. The fireteam synchronization features remained unfinished, but Dr. Halsey's interest may accelerate development."
- ^ a b Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Halo 3 Spartan Armor Customization: Soldier - Description "Anvil Station testing has proven this is one of the Mjolnir platform's most versatile variants."
- ^ a b c Halo 4, Spartan Armor Customization: Soldier Description "Rigorously tested at Damascus Testing Facility on the rocky world of Chi Ceti IV."
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Soldier - Helmet Description "Low power consumption, comfort, and obsessive attention paid in ergonomics distinguish the SOLDIER helmet design from other Mjolnir patterns."
- ^ Halo 4 Limited Edition: Infinity briefing packet
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Armor Online (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
- ^ Halo: Initiation, issue #2
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Soldier - Body Description "The SOLDIER armor system has proven so adaptable that design features have been integrated into the latest ODST combat ensembles."
