Template:Armor Infobox Template:Article Quote PIONEER-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2] manufactured by Acheron Security.[1]
Overview
Specifications
The PIONEER helmet features passive, redundant environmental scanners whose the sensor fidelity and high-bandwidth storage capacity make it ideal for detailed environment scans used in War Games and intelligence analysis scene reconstructions.[2] The helmet also has a duel-locked rebreather (YV-65) leveraged in hostile environments. It also features a twin-plated visual sensor for increased range of spectrum. The suit also has PNR-S7 split-convex pauldrons.[3]
Development history
As a result of the UEG's pioneer initiative in order to claim new territories for colonization, Acheron Security set aside a budget and design team specifically for such endeavors, and within months Pioneer was presented. The suit was eventually put into full production and tested at the Acheron Trauma Sim.[3]
It is intended primarily for reconnaissance operations in unknown or hostile environments,[4] and was constructed to endure the rigors of a potentially hostile, alien environment, and to optimize overall performance through inhibitor mitigation.[4] It also pairs advanced environmental sensors with Acheron's latest threat detection systems.[2] The suit later recieved additional testing and upgrades at ANVIL Station following its initial usage on Installation 03.[5]
Usage
Pioneer-class armor is equipped by Spartans providing protection to ONI expeditionary groups.[4]
The armor's first, and most notable, usage was during the first highly-classified exploration efforts of Installation 03 by Ivanoff Station's research deployments.[3][1] Since then the Pioneer variant has been used in assisting in the security and protection of over two dozen field teams and science detachments.[3] Pioneer suits have also been used to protect science teams on colonies and even to protect planetary engineering rigs.[3]
In-game Information
Halo 3 MCC
In the Halo: The Master Chief Collection version of Halo 3, the Pioneer variant was added as part of Season 5: Anvil content. With the updated Halo 3 armor customization options, the players can now fit their Spartan with Pioneer helmet, chest, shoulders, forearms and legs. The description of the armor pieces are the same for every set.
| Piece | Description | Unlock requirements (Halo 3) | Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC) |
|---|---|---|---|
 Helmet |
Acheron Security hopes that ANVIL testing will prove out improvements made after the suit's use on Installation 03. | N/A (MCC-exclusive) | Season 5: Anvil |
 Chest |
Season 5: Anvil | ||
  Shoulders |
Season 5: Anvil | ||
 Forearms |
Season 5: Anvil | ||
 Legs |
Season 5: Anvil |
Halo 4
Warrior was first introduced into the Halo games as an armor set and associated Specialization in Halo 4. The armor has one available skin; Adept (ADPT).
| Armor | Description | Unlock requirements (Halo 4) | Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC) |
|---|---|---|---|
 Aviator |
Description (H4): Used by security escort during the first exploration efforts on Installation 03. | Pioneer specialization rank 4 | Unlocked by default. |
| Helmet description (MCC): Used by security escorts during the exploration of Installation 03. | |||
| Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Pioneer-class armor. | |||
| Chest description (MCC): Pioneer suits were the first testbed for inhibitor mitigation processors. | |||
| N/A Pioneer Adept (ADPT) skin |
Description (H4): Customized with ADEPT armor skin. | Pioneer specialization rank 9 | Unlocked by default. |
| Helmet description (MCC) Aviator helmet customized with ADEPT coating. | |||
| Shoulder description (MCC) Aviator left/ right spaulder customized with ADEPT coating. | |||
| Chest description (MCC) Aviator chassis customized with ADEPT coating. |
Halo 5: Guardians
Unlock: Uncommon REQ card
- Helmet description: The sensor fidelity and high-bandwidth storage capacity in the PIONEER helmet makes it ideal for detailed environment scans used in War Games and intelligence analysis scene reconstructions.
- Body description: The PIONEER is a reconnaissance and combat expedition Mjolnir variant, pairing advanced environmental sensors with Acheron's latest threat detection systems.
In Halo 5: Guardians due to the "Body" having a predefined customisation this armor set permanently has the following parts from Halo 4:
- Body: Pioneer
- Shoulders: Pioneer
- Forearms: Contoured
- Legs: Contoured
Gallery
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Normal gallery
Another view of the Pioneer armor.
Specialization chart showing the Pioneer armor along with variant.
A Pioneer-clad Spartan engaging in combat.
Pioneer, as it appears in Halo Online and Halo 3.
Pioneer in Halo 3 as viewed from the back.
Halo 4 skins
Default skin.
Halo 5: Guardians skin
Default skin.
List of appearances
- Halo 3 (Halo: The Master Chief Collection only)
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
- Halo 5: Guardians
Sources
- ^ a b Halo 4 - Armory description
- ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians - Armory description
- ^ a b c d e Cite error: Invalid
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- ^ Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Halo 3 customisation menu