The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/C variant, colloquially known as the Close Quarters Battle (CQB) armor, is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor manufactured by Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme.[1]
GEN1 information
Overview
Launched as part of the Mark V generation of MJOLNIR,[1] the CQB variant specializes in the dispersal of kinetic energy, by looking at alternate methods to disperse the kinetic energy versus momentum transferred by a Spartan during combat. In addition the CQB's armor components are designed to optimize joint mobility in close quarters, coupled with integrated protection plating the CQB variant improves combat survivability in MOUT conditions.[1][2][3]
The CQB helmet offers several unique advantages, the first is its improved field of view thanks to its oval T shaped visor and the second is its close quarters centered software-sensor integration. Although the CQB helmet surpasses the CQC in overall software-sensor integration the variant's ability to allow ad hoc modifications is limited as such modular upgrades are limited.[1]
Development history
As early as 2525 developmental Mjolnir permutations utilized physical architecture that would eventually be used for CQB.[4] Samuel-034 used such a variant during the Battle of Chi Ceti[5] and Daisy-023 used a similar variant during the Harvest campaign in 2531.[6]
When evaluating different opportunities to improve MJOLNIR across an assortment of engagement types, German-based Mobile Armament Systems proposed two distinctive variants CQC and CQB using data gathered from the UNSC's campaign on Jericho VII in 2535 for Mark V.[1][7] Both variants were developed with one focus, that is to further improve the survivability in close quarter engagements.[1] Field-tested at the Special Warfare Center Essen, in Deutschland, and integrating feedback gathered from the Special Warfare Center Seongnam, in Korea, the CQB was used successfully throughout 2552 and its advances were eventually incorporated into the Mark VI series.[1][2]
GEN2 information
GEN2 compatibility
As late as 2558, the GEN1 CQB helmet could be requisitioned by Spartans for use with their GEN2 Mjolnir suits.[8]
In-game information
Halo 3 (Mark VI)
Helmet
Unlock: Starter.
- Description: The Mjolnir/C variant was developed and tested at UNSC facilities in Essen, Deutschland, and Songnam, Hanguk, respectively, integrating feedback gathered from the Jericho VII Theater.
Shoulder pauldron
Unlock: Starter.
- Description: Developed at Beweglichrüstungsysteme of Essen and tested at the Special Warfare Center in Songnam, the Mjolnir/C variant focuses on improving combat survivability and mobility.
Chest
Unlock: Starter.
- Description: The intent with the Mjolnir Mark VI Powered Assault Armor/C variant was to improve survivability in close combat, specifically by looking at alternative methods of K dispersal and improving joint mobility.
Halo: Reach (Mark V)
Helmet
The MJOLNIR/C variant was developed and tested at UNSC facilities in Esson and Songnam, respectively
Base Requirements: Waypoint Career Milestone 20 and Folks Need Heroes... achievement.
- Description: Developed at Beweglichrüstungsysteme and tested at the UNSC's Special Warfare Center.
HU/RS/CNM Requirements: Waypoint Career Milestone 25 + Campaign Complete: Heroic(Halo 3: ODST) achievement + CQB: Base.
- Description: Hardened uplink/remote sensor package with command network module.
UA/HUL Requirements: Waypoint Career Milestone 30 + Campaign Complete: Legendary(Halo 3) achievement + Gods Must Be Strong achievement + CQB: HU/RS/CNM
- Description: Up-armored variant with hardened uplink module for MILINT acquisition.
Halo 5: Guardians (GEN2)
Unlock: Rare REQ card
- Helmet Description: Beweglichrüstungsysteme houses the results of its decades-long work with reaction enhancers and predictive movement algorithms in the protective armored shell of battle-tested CQB helmets.
Trivia
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- According to a survey taken by Bungie, the CQB chest was one of the most used Spartan chest plates in Halo 3.[citation needed]
- The CQB helmet very closely resembles the main character from the videogame Timeshift's helmet. Whether this resemblance was intentional by Bungie, Saber Interactive or neither is unknown.
- The Mark IV Grenadier shoulder pieces bear a striking resemblance to the CQB shoulders from Halo 3.
Gallery
- Halo 3 CQB Armor Concept.png
Concept art for the CQB for Halo 3.
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Render of a Spartan-II in orange Mark VI CQB Armor.
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MJOLNIR Mark VI CQB variant.
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Close up of the CQB Mark VI Variant in Halo 3.
![Overview of the Mark VI [C] variant.](https://halo.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/2/27/H3_CQB_ref.jpg/200px-H3_CQB_ref.jpg)
Overview of the Mark VI [C] variant.
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Daisy-023 in her armor that looks similar to CQB armor in Halo Legends: Homecoming.
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Concept art of the CQB helmet for Halo: Reach.
Overview of the CQB helmet on the Mark V armor.
Mark V CQB helmet reference.
Reference of the Mark V CQB helmet attachments.
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Samuel-034 wearing CQB-like Mjolnir Mark IV in Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series.
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Close up of the CQB-like Mark IV armor.
Models of the CQB helmet for Halo 5: Guardians.
A Spartan-IV wearing GEN2 CQB.
CQB in comparison to DYNAST-class Mjolnir.
![Overview of the Mark VI [C] variant.](/File:H3_CQB_ref.jpg)
List of appearances
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedEVG - ^ a b Bungie.net: C.Q.B.: Close Quarters Battle
- ^ Halo 3 - Armory description
- ^ Halo Waypoint: ABOUT THAT FALL OF REACH ANIMATED SERIES TRAILER
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series
- ^ Halo Legends: Homecoming
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach - Page 1 (2001 and definitive editions); page 15 (2010 edition)
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians - Armory description