Template:Armor Infobox Template:Article Quote CIO-class Mjolnir (Counter Intelligence Operator) is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2] manufactured by Acheron Security.[1]
Overview
The CIO helmet has a tricloptically fixed multi-spectral imaging array, also known as a transponder array.[2][3] The neural interface bypasses in the CIO helmet allow the wearer to create custom synesthesis profiles to remap the suit sensors with their own senses.[4] The suit also has a galvanized sensory suite that rivals nearly all other similar service packages.[3]
The chest has a modular sensory suite, and a silhouette dampener for motion sensor circumvention.[2]
Development history
After seeing the need for highly trained, heavily armored personnel to be deployed deep into enemy-controlled territory, Acheron Security developed and manufactured the CIO-class armor, with its main focus on espionage rather than lethality. The armor was tested at the Acheron Trauma Sim,[2] and was designed to operate in the Martian territory of Acheron Fossae.[1]
Usage
Though rarely seen, it is utilized by a handful of SPARTAN-IVs and Counter-Intelligence Operators for intel acquisition and strategic data conveyance deep within enemy territory, often those who endure tier-nine theaters.[2]
Several CIO-armored Spartans were deployed to Terceira, where they captured and transmitted information crucial to the recovery of the colony from Insurrectionist forces.[2]
CIO is also used during information denial missions, hunting down enemy scouts and preventing them from acquiring data of tactical or strategic importance.[4]
In-game information
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Halo 4
Unlock: Spartan Slayer - Master commendation
- Description: Designed for counter-intelligence operability in the Martian territory of Acheron Fossae
Available skins: WEB(Web), RUIN(Ruin) and RUSH(Rush)
- The WEB skin was a pre-order bonus through Amazon. It is also available in the Halo 4 Game of the Year Edition.
- The RUIN skin is available as a DLC code packaged with the CIO-armored Spartan action figure in the second series of McFarlane's Halo 4 action figures. It is not usable in Spartan Ops.
- The RUSH skin is included in the Champions Bundle. It is not usable in Spartan Ops.
Halo 5: Guardians
This armor set in Halo 5: Guardians permanently has the following
Unlock: Rare REQ card
- Helmet Description: The neural interface bypasses in the CIO helmet allows the wearer to create custom synesthesis profiles to remap the suit sensors with their own senses.
- Body Description: CIO's niche is information denial missions: hunting down enemy scouts and preventing them from acquiring data of tactical or strategic importance.
Gallery
CIO armor in Halo 4
CIO armor on Halo Waypoint's Halo 5: Guardians armor customization.
List of appearances
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
- Halo 5: Guardians
Sources