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PATHFINDER-class Mjolnir

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Pathfinder
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Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Imbrium Machine Complex[1]

Testing site(s):

Bosque de Negro[1]

Type:

MJOLNIR (GEN2)

Role(s):

Operations in unknown territory

Technical specifications

Feature(s):

  • Self-actuated, independent intel assessing systems
  • Heavy-gauge atmosphere filtration vents
  • IMBR-119 close-fitting pauldrons
  • Bravado-120 fitted stabilizer unit[2]
  • Anterior torque couplings
  • Alternating heat-tempered balance drives
 
“ IMC field tested this armor in the hostile outlands of 'Bosque de Negro'.[3] ”

PATHFINDER-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2].[3][4]

Overview

Design details

The helmet's visor has self-actuated, independent intel assessing systems. It also has heavy-gauge atmosphere filtration vents. The IMBR-119 close-fitting pauldron units allow smooth mobility in dense foliage. The chest has a extended canopy mount.[1] The armor contains anterior torque couplings, a Bravado-120 fitted stabilizer unit, and alternating heat-tempered balance drives.[2] Dedicated expert systems or dedicated AIs can be housed in the PATHFINDER helmet for on-site analysis of signals intelligence. These are run in a separate virtual machine from the rest of the suit's systems for security reasons.[5]

Development history

The Pathfinder variant was manufactured by Imbrium Machine Complex.[1][3] It was tested at Ankara, Mare Imbrium on Luna in the brutal outland conditions of Bosque de Negro, where IMC determined the overall viability of the armor.[3] It is intended primarily for use in operations that take place deep in unknown territory.[1]

Usage

During testing, IMC deployed a number of Pathfinder-equipped Spartans into Bosque de Negro. These Spartans survived and thrived on the forest's deadly terrain and wildlife.[1] The Pathfinder armor has broken several challenge-duration records during its brutal stints in Bosque de Negro.[1] The Pathfinder armor is already popular with Spartan force reconnaissance, and is now seeing extensive use with tactical signals intelligence elements.[6]

In-game Information

Halo 4

Pathfinder was first introduced into the Halo games as an armor set in Halo 4. Players need to first reach SR-50 to unlock Pathfinder and seven other Specializations. Progression through the Pathfinder Specialization ranks grant players with the Pathfinder armor permutations, Pathfinder multiplayer emblems (foregrounds and background), the Gunner support upgrade, and the MA5D assault rifle PREDATOR (PRD) weapon skin. In The Master Chief Collection, the Pathfinder set, its Core (CORE) skin, and associated customizations are available by default.

Armor Description Unlock requirements
(Halo 4) 		Unlock requirements
(Halo: MCC)
H4 MJOLNIR Pathfinder.png
Pathfinder 		Description (H4): IMC field tested this armor in the hostile outlands of 'Bosque de Negro'. Obtained by achieving Spartan Rank PT-4. Unlocked by default as of Series 4.
Helmet description (MCC): Field tested in hostile outlands.
Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Pathfinder-class armor.
Chest description (MCC): Bravada-120 fitted stabilizer provided by a partnership with Vestol.

Pathfinder Core (CORE) skin 		Description (H4): Customized with CORE armor skin. Obtained by achieving Spartan Rank PT-9. Unlocked by default as of Series 4.
Helmet description (MCC) Pathfinder helmet customized with CORE coating.
Shoulder description (MCC) Pathfinder left/ right spaulder customized with CORE coating.
Chest description (MCC) Pathfinder chassis customized with CORE coating.

Halo 5: Guardians

The Pathfinder set returns in Halo 5: Guardians. The helmet and body armor are unlockable as armor permutations through the Requisition system. The body armor includes the Pathfinder chest and shoulders, Ricochet forearms, and Recruit legs.

Helmet Description Unlock requirements
H5G REQ Helmets Pathfinder Uncommon
Pathfinder (helmet) 		Dedicated expert systems or dedicated AI's can be housed in the PATHFINDER helmet for on-site analysis of signals intelligence. These are run in a separate virtual machine from the rest of the suit's systems for security reasons. Uncommon REQ card
H5G-Helmet-PathfinderTrailbreaker.png
Pathfinder Trailbreaker (helmet skin) 		Dedicated expert systems or dedicated AI's can be housed in the PATHFINDER helmet for on-site analysis of signals intelligence. These are run in a separate virtual machine from the rest of the suit's systems for security reasons. Rare REQ card
REQ Card - Armor Pathfinder.png
Pathfinder (body) 		Already popular with Spartan force reconnaissance, PATHFINDER armor is now seeing extensive use with tactical signals intelligence elements. Uncommon REQ card
H5G-Armor-PathfinderTrailBreaker.png
Pathfinder Trailbreaker (body skin) 		Already popular with Spartan force reconnaissance, PATHFINDER armor is now seeing extensive use with tactical signals intelligence elements. Rare REQ card

Production notes

During the development of Halo 5: Guardians, the Pathfinder armor was codenamed "A021" when it was conceived.[7]

Gallery

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Developmental images

  • Halo 4 concept art featuring Pathfinder (bottom-middle row, third-right).

    Halo 4 concept art featuring Pathfinder (bottom-middle row, third-right).

  • Front view of the Pathfinder armor in Halo 4.

    Front view of the Pathfinder armor in Halo 4.

  • Back view of the Pathfinder armor in Halo 4.

    Back view of the Pathfinder armor in Halo 4.

  • Concept art of the Pathfinder armor in Halo 5: Guardians

    Concept art of the Pathfinder armor in Halo 5: Guardians

  • 3D renders of the Pathfinder armor model made for Halo 5: Guardians.

    3D renders of the Pathfinder armor model made for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • 3D renders of the Trailbreaker skin made for Halo 5: Guardians.

    3D renders of the Trailbreaker skin made for Halo 5: Guardians.

Promotional images

  • The Halo 4 Interactive Guide description for the Pathfinder armor.

    The Halo 4 Interactive Guide description for the Pathfinder armor.

  • Specialization chart showing the Pathfinder armor along with variant.

    Specialization chart showing the Pathfinder armor along with variant.

Render and screenshots

  • Render of the Pathfinder armor in Halo 4.

    Render of the Pathfinder armor in Halo 4.

  • A close-up view of the Pathfinder helmet in Halo 4.

    A close-up view of the Pathfinder helmet in Halo 4.

  • Spartan Tedra Grant with the Pathfinder armor in Spartan Ops.

    Spartan Tedra Grant with the Pathfinder armor in Spartan Ops.

  • Render of the Pathfinder armor in Halo 5: Guardians.

    Render of the Pathfinder armor in Halo 5: Guardians.

Halo 5: Guardians skins

  • Default skin.

    Default skin.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 24, 174
  2. ^ a b Halo 4, Limited Edition: Infinity Briefing Packet
  3. ^ a b c d Halo 4, Spartan Armor Customization: Pathfinder Description "IMC field tested this armor in the hostile outlands of 'Bosque de Negro'."
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Pathfinder (Retrieved on Apr 24, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
  5. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Pathfinder - Helmet Description "Dedicated expert systems or dedicated AI's can be housed in the PATHFINDER helmet for on-site analysis of signals intelligence. These are run in a separate virtual machine from the rest of the suit's systems for security reasons."
  6. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Pathfinder - Body Description "Already popular with Spartan force reconnaissance, PATHFINDER armor is now seeing extensive use with tactical signals intelligence elements."
  7. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Pathfinder armor concept art

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List of armor permutations by game title

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List of armor permutations in Halo 4
Armor

Regular: Air Assault • Aviator • CIO • Commando • Deadeye • Defender • EOD • Enforcer • EVA • FOTUS • GUNGNIR • HAZOP • Infiltrator • Locus • Mark VI • Oceanic • Orbital • Protector • Raider • Ranger • Recon • Recruit • Scanner • Scout • Soldier • Strider • Vanguard • Venator • Warrior • War Master

Specialization: Engineer • Operator • Pathfinder • Pioneer • Rogue • Stalker • Tracker • Wetwork
Forearms/Legs
MCC-exclusive
Cut armor
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List of armor permutations in Halo 5: Guardians
Achilles • Air Assault • Anubis • Argonaut • Argus • Athlon • Atlas • Aviator • Breaker • Buccaneer • CQB • Centurion • Challenger • Cinder • CIO • Commando • Copperhead • Cyclops • Cypher • Deadeye • Decimator • Defender • Dynast • EOD • Enforcer • Engineer • EVA (GEN1 and GEN2) • Fenrir • Foehammer • FOTUS • Freebooter • Goblin • GUNGNIR • Helioskrill • Hellcat • Helljumper • Hermes • Hunter • Icarus • Indomitable • Infiltrator • Interceptor • Intruder • Jumpmaster • Legionnaire • Locus • Mako • Marauder • Mark IV • Mark V (Alpha and Delta) • Mark VI (GEN1 and GEN2) • Maverick • Military Police • Nightfall • NOBLE • Nomad • Olive • Operator (GEN1 and GEN2) • Orbital • Pathfinder • Pioneer • Pilot • Protector • Raider • Raijin • Ranger • Reaper • Recluse • Recon (GEN1 and GEN2) • Recruit • Rogue • Scanner • Scout • Security (GEN1 and GEN2) • Seeker • Shinobi • Soldier • Stalker • Stinger • Strider • Teishin • Technician • Timmy • Tracer • Tracker • Valkyrie • Vector • Venator • Venture • Vigilant • Viper • Void Dancer • Warrior • War Master • Wetwork • Wrath
For a complete list, check out our armor category.

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List of armor permutations by generation

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MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor
Mainline armor generations
Mark I • Mark II • Mark III • GEN1 (Mark IV • Mark V • Black • Mark VI • Mark VII) • GEN2 • GEN3
Armor components
Competing and related projects
ARTAIUS • Buccaneer • COBALT • HAYABUSA • HRUNTING • MELAENO • Mirage • OSTEO • Rakshasa • Shinobi • SPI • YGGDRASIL
Armor permutations (by generation)
Supplemental equipment
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GEN2
Mark variants
Mark IV (GEN2) • Mark V (GEN2 • Alpha • Delta) • Mark VI (GEN1 • GEN2 • MOD) • Mark VII (GEN2)
Variants originating from GEN1
Air Assault • Argus • Commando • Centurion • EOD • EVA • GUNGNIR • HAZOP • ODST • Operator • Orbital • Raider • Ranger • Recon • Rogue • Scout • Security • Strider • Venator
Variants based on GEN1
New variants
Achilles • Anubis • Argonaut • Athlon • Atlas • Aviator • Barvo • Breaker • Challenger • Cinder • CIO • Copperhead • Cyclops • Cypher • Deadeye • Decimator • Defender • Dynast • Enforcer • Engineer • Fenrir • Foehammer • FOTUS • Freebooter • Goblin • Helioskrill • Hellcat • Helljumper • Hermes • Hunter • Icarus • Infiltrator • Interceptor • Jumpmaster • KEYSTONE • Legionnaire • Locus • Mako • Marauder • Maverick • Mirmillion • Nightfall • Nomad • Oceanic • Oppressor • Pathfinder • Pioneer • Prefect • Protector • Raijin • Reaper • Recluse • Recruit • Ricochet • Scanner • Seeker • Soldier • Stalker • Stinger • Teishin • Technician • Tracer • Tracker • Valkyrie • Vanguard • Vector • Venture • Viper • Void Dancer • Warrior • War Master • Wetwork
Forearms/Legs
Other
For a complete list, check out our MJOLNIR armor category.
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