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AVIATOR-class Mjolnir

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Aviator
GEN3
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GEN2
H5G-Aviator.png
Prototype
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Hannibal Weapon Systems[1]

Testing site(s):

WG/Facility 93-00/Kotka[1]

Type:

Role(s):

Specialization for air vehicle piloting

Technical specifications

Feature(s):

  • Pilot-centric ultrawideband HUD integration
  • Pressure-stabilized rebreather feed
  • Rigid collar to mitigate flight duress
  • Integral gravity compensators
  • Hardware-accelerated flight combat interlinks
 
Recommended armor systems for Broadsword A/X engagement pilots.[3]

AVIATOR-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor manufactured by Hannibal Weapon Systems.[3]

GEN2 overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The Aviator helmet has a pilot-centric HUD integration.[1] This ultrawideband machine interlink gives Spartan-IV pilots unparalleled control over their aircraft.[4][5] The helmet also has a pressure-stabilized rebreather feed.[1]

The Aviator chest has a rigid collar to mitigate flight duress.[1] The Aviator suite also includes integral gravity compensators and hardware-accelerated flight combat interlinks.[1]

Development history[edit]

For decades the notion of specialized pilot armor for Spartans was thought redundant given MJOLNIR variants were already suited for the rigors. With the segregation of the Spartan-IVs into their own autonomous branch, the need for multiple intra-organizational disciplines materialized. This led to the Aviator variant's creation.[1]

Aviator was manufactured by Hannibal Weapon Systems and tested at WG/Facility 93-00/Kotka. It was built from the ground up and was designed for the operation of GA-TL1 Longswords, FSS-1000 Sabres, F-41 Broadswords, and B-65 Shortsword bombers.[1]

Usage[edit]

Spartan pilots meeting D3-17 regulations and higher are required to use this armor in Broadsword A/X attack fighter engagements operations to comply with standard asset security protocols and the Budgetary Retention Hearings of 2554.[6]

Because of the increased production of the vehicles the Aviator armor was made for, this variant has become popular among Spartans.[1] It is employed by the Spartan interceptor pilots attached to the security of ANVIL Station.[7]

GEN3 overview[edit]

Design details[edit]

The GEN3 Aviator helmet is tailored for use by cybernetically augmented aerospace pilots. Among its many special features is a high-bandwidth machine interlink configured to operate seamlessly with next-gen neural interlaces.

In-game information[edit]

Halo 3 MCC[edit]

In the Halo: The Master Chief Collection version of Halo 3, the Aviator 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 Aviator helmet, chest, shoulders and legs; the set is one of six to not recieve any associated forearm options. The description of the armor pieces are the same for every set.

Piece Description Unlock requirements
(Halo 3)
Unlock requirements
(Halo: MCC)
HTMCC H3 Aviator Helmet Icon.png
Helmet
Employed by interceptor squadrons assigned to ANVIL Station. N/A (MCC-exclusive) Series 5 Tier 9, Spartan Point 1
HTMCC H3 Aviator Chest Icon.png
Chest
Series 5 Tier 11, Spartan Point 1
HTMCC H3 Aviator LShoulder Icon.pngHTMCC H3 Aviator RShoulder Icon.png
Shoulders
Series 5 Tier 17, Spartan Point 1
HTMCC H3 Aviator Legs Icon.png
Legs
Series 5 Tier 94, Spartan Point 1

Halo 4[edit]

Aviator was first introduced as an armor set in Halo 4. The armor has one available skin; Bond (BOND).

Armor Description Unlock requirements
(Halo 4)
Unlock requirements
(Halo: MCC)
The Aviator armour with no skin.
Aviator
Description (H4): Recommended armor systems for Broadsword A/X engagement pilots. Reach Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4) Unlocked by default.
Helmet description (MCC): Recommended for Broadsword pilots.
Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Aviator-class armor.
Chest description (MCC): An interface module allows for hardware-accelerated flight controls.
Aviator armour with BOND skin.
Aviator Bond (BOND) skin
Description (H4): Customized with BOND armor skin. Complete the Wheelman commendation. Unlocked by default.
Helmet description (MCC) Aviator helmet customized with BOND coating.
Shoulder description (MCC) Aviator left/ right spaulder customized with BOND coating.
Chest description (MCC) Aviator chassis customized with BOND coating.

Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta[edit]

Aviator would return in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta as an unlock within the beta's progression system. It featured only one variant.

Armor Manufacturer Description Unlock requirements
Aviator armor in the Halo 5 beta.
Aviator
Hannibal Weapon Systems Helmet description: Usable only by augmented personnel, the AVIATOR helmet's ultrawideband machine interlink gives Spartan-IV pilots unparalleled control over their aircraft. Reach Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4)
Body description: The AVIATOR suite includes integral gravity compensators and hardware-accelerated flight combat interlinks. Reach Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4)Rank (Halo 4)

Halo 5: Guardians[edit]

Following the beta, Aviator was available in Halo 5: Guardians, being unlockable as an armor permutation through the Requisition system. The body armor includes the Aviator chest and shoulders, GV-09 Locking forearms, and Contoured legs. The Aviator set has three alternate skins: Ace, Delta, and Csar. Locus would also utilize Aviator's body armor.

Armor Description Rarity Introduced in Unlock requirements
REQ icon for the Aviator armor.
Aviator (helmet)
Usable only by augmented personnel, the AVIATOR helmet's ultrawideband machine interlink gives Spartan-IV pilots unparalleled control over their aircraft. Common Introduced on launch. Purchase a Silver REQ pack for REQ Points 5,000 REQ points.
REQ icon for the Aviator armor.
Aviator Ace (helmet skin)
REQ icon for the Aviator armor.
Aviator Delta (helmet skin)
Uncommon
REQ icon for the Aviator armor.
Aviator Csar (helmet skin)
REQ icon for the Aviator armor.
Aviator (body)
The AVIATOR suite includes integral gravity compensators and hardware-accelerated flight combat interlinks. Common
REQ icon for the Aviator armor.
Aviator Ace (body skin)
REQ icon for the Aviator armor.
Aviator Delta (body skin)
Uncommon
REQ icon for the Aviator armor.
Aviator Csar (body skin)

Halo Infinite[edit]

The Aviator helmet and its attachments are available for multiplayer Spartan armor customization on the Mark VII armor core in Halo Infinite. The helmet would be made cross-core with Season 05: Reckoning.

Armor Manufacturer Lore Rarity Introduced In Unlock Requirements
Season Pass Icon
AVIATOR
Hannibal Weapon Systems The AVIATOR helmet is tailored for use by cybernetically augmented aerospace pilots. Among its many special features is a high-bandwidth machine interlink configured to operate seamlessly with next-gen neural interlaces. Rare Season 01: Heroes of Reach Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 30 (Premium)
Season Pass Icon
MK59E CBRN/GLANCE
Imbrium Machine Complex Carefully tailored for hazardous operations in the tainted atmosphere of damaged space station and warships. Epic Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 47 (Premium)

Attachments[edit]

The following attachments are not exclusive to Aviator, and are compatible with other helmets on the Mark VII core.

Production notes[edit]

References[edit]

The three skins for Aviator in Halo 5 feature names involving military terminology. "Csar" refers to Combat search and rescue, which are missions that typically involve aircraft, "Ace" refers to a pilot who has scored at least five air-to-air kills, and "Delta" refers to the NATO phonetic alphabet, where D is "Delta".

Gallery[edit]

Developmental images[edit]

Screenshots[edit]

Halo 5: Guardians skins[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 147
  2. ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: Aviator - Helmet Description "The AVIATOR helmet is tailored for use by cybernetically augmented aerospace pilots. Among its many special features is a high-bandwidth machine interlink configured to operate seamlessly with next-gen neural interlaces."
  3. ^ a b Halo 4, Spartan Armor Customization: Aviator Description "Recommended armor systems for Broadsword A/X engagement pilots."
  4. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Aviator - Helmet Description "Usable only by augmented personnel, the AVIATOR helmet's ultrawideband machine interlink gives Spartan-IV pilots unparalleled control over their aircraft."
  5. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Spartan Appearance Customization: Aviator - Body Description "The AVIATOR suite includes integral gravity compensators and hardware-accelerated flight combat interlinks."
  6. ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Aviator (Retrieved on Apr 23, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
  7. ^ Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Halo 3 Spartan Armor Customization: Aviator - Description "Employed by interceptor squadrons assigned to ANVIL Station."