FOTUS-class Mjolnir

"Tested in the rough and tumble streets of downtown Kirkland, Washington."

— FOTUS armory description

FOTUS-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2] manufactured by 343 Industries.^[1]

Overview

The helmet has a Torque-node component used to distract nearby predators, the base of the node detects levels of gravity-trough scaturiency. The helmet also features extended awareness conduits(ALK-03) which heightens mobility around senior operatives and moving-equipment personnel. The visor has lodged-tracking component 793-VF for improved survivability and maintenance. The chest has 90-RZ java-fuel monitoring software which evaluates current sustainability levels.^[2]^{[note 1]}

The armor is built also using the finest locally-sourced materials and loose Forerunner technology.^[2]^[3]

Development history

Fotus was created by 343 Industries, by merging loose Forerunner technology and base Mjolnir architecture. It was originally forged at the RTC Facility before being transported to the Willows Complex for durability and survivability testing. At a later point it was tested at 434 Combat Readiness Lab where it was tested extensively in Kirklands overcast and frigid nine-month winter season.^[2]^{[note 1]}

Before Production of the armor went info full production engineers required that it met COUGAR-class safety protocols in an effort to protect it against feral branches of wildlife. These protocols were met and Fotus armor sets were deployed.^[2]^{[note 1]}

The Fotus Torque-node component had proven to represent a breakthrough in replicating Forerunner "baffler" sensor-distortion systems.^[3]

Usage

After being deployed, Fotus was often used to acquire coffee at a variety of lightly secured sites, during the Kirklands long seasons of wet, freezing cold weather.^[2]^{[note 1]}

Fotus armor has proven invaluable in Seattle's corportate shadow-wars.^[3]

In-game information

Halo 4

Unlock: This armor was a pre-order bonus with the Halo 4 Limited Edition Console.

Description: Tested in the rough and tumble streets of downtown Kirkland, Washington.

Halo 5: Guardians

Unlock: Ultra Rare REQ card.

Helmet description: The FOTUS helmet's torque-node extension represents a breakthrough in replicating Forerunner "baffler" sensor-distortion systems.
Armor description: Hand-crafted from the finest locally-sourced materials and repurposed Forerunner technology, FOTUS-class powered assault armor has proven invaluable in Seattle's corporate shadow-wars.

Available Skins: Chillrose and Synchronize
Chillrose Unlock: Included in the Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition Xbox One console or Legendary Req card
Synchronize Unlock: Legendary REQ card

Behind the scenes

The FOTUS armor is presented as a metafictional joke. The acronym supposedly stands for "Fist of the Unicorn(s)", which was referenced as a band made up of the crew members of the UNSC Pillar of Autumn in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary. In the in-game description, the armor is said to have been developed by 343 Industries tested in Kirkland, Washington, which is 343 Industries' hometown. The gauntlets are designed to defend against cougar attacks in the "Land of Kirk", while the FOTUS greaves earned high marks during coffee runs on rainy days. The prominent spike on top of the helmet is a reference to 343 Industries' running unicorn gag. While the FOTUS armor is canon, the armor's descriptions in Halo 4 are very tongue-in-cheek and obviously not meant to be taken seriously.

Notes

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Fotus thoughout this source continues the joke of "acquiring coffee" Therefore, this is not a reliable source. However, as the only source available it should be taken as canon until a more official source gives the Armor its information.

Trivia

The "corporate shadow-wars" mentioned in Halo 5: Guardians's FOTUS chest may be a reference to the RPG game "Shadowrun", set in a futuristic Seattle run by mega-corporations
The FOTUS body armor is also used for the Deadeye armor in Halo 5: Guardians.