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COMMANDO-class Mjolnir

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This article is about the Mjolnir variant. For the Sangheili harness, see Commando harness.
Commando
GEN3
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GEN2
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GEN1 Mark V
COMMANDO-class Mjolnir from Halo: Reach armor permutation in Halo: The Master Chief Collection menu.
GEN1 Mark IV
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Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Chalybs Defense Solutions/Special Warfare Center (GEN1)[1]
Naphtali Contractor Corporation (GEN2)[2]

Testing site(s):

Chalybs Testing Preserve (GEN1)[1]
Buffalo Breaker Yards (GEN2)[2]

Type:

MJOLNIR (GEN1)

MJOLNIR (GEN2)
MJOLNIR (GEN3)

Role(s):

Improve tactical awareness

 

COMMANDO-class Mjolnir, also designated as the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/K variant, is a MJOLNIR armor variant originally designed by Chalybs Defense Solutions and Special Warfare Center,[1] with the GEN2 version being manufactured by the Naphtali Contractor Corporation.[2]

GEN1 overview

Specifications

The K variant's helmet is designed to improve a Spartan's tactical awareness without the use of the modular packages that can be added to the MJOLNIR platform. The Commando helmet package includes the most comprehensive, up-to-date tactical hardware and software systems.[1] The variant's shoulder pauldrons offer excellent protection at the cost of limited joint mobility. The field support attachment provides additional functionality to the MJOLNIR armor.[1]

  • An overview of the Mark V/K variant with the helmet wearing the HUL attachment.

  • Mark V/K variant component reference.

Development history

The K variant was developed at the Special Warfare Center in Seongnam, United Korea, to aid Spartan supersoldiers in specialized assaults on conventional military targets. When production for the K variant was approved, Chalybs Defense Solutions was awarded the contract to manufacture the armor, with final testing conducted at the Chalybs Testing Preserve.[1]

The Mark IV version, which was simply a modification to the MJOLNIR suit rather than a distinct variant,[1][Note 1] originated as a prototype for standardized team leader kits.[3] The Mark V[B] version was introduced near the end of the war in November 2551 due to the success of the Mark IV ad hoc. Unlike the previous iteration, the Mark V version was designed as a fully featured variant of the Mark V system.[1] It was first deployed during the siege of the Inner Colonies relatively late in the Human-Covenant War.[1]

Usage

Several Spartans and team leaders made use of this system. Frederic-104 wore a Mark IV/K helmet during Battle of Sigma Octanus IV.[4] Carter-A259 led Noble Team through several operations wearing the armor during the Human-Covenant War.[5]

  • Carter-A259 facing his prototype Mark IV/K armor.[6]

  • Frederic-104 wearing a Mark IV/K helmet during Battle of Sigma Octanus IV.

  • Carter wearing his Commando Mark V/K helmet and left shoulder pauldron.

GEN2 overview

Specifications

 
A Spartan-IV from Fireteam Bailey wearing a green-colored GEN2 Commando armor on Ealen IV.

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The helmet has a built in CNM suite for tactical application; this enables real-time synchronization with the UNSC battlenet.TEMPLATE ERROR: Template using invalid/disallowed fields: "sectionlinktext", "section"[8] The helmet also has field elaboration software for real-time combat intelligence modification. The body has a wide-range fireteam allocation module.[2]

Though the GEN2 COMMANDO-class suite only vaguely resembles its Mark V predecessor, the GEN2 NOBLE-class Mjolnir is a recreation of the Mark V/K's external architecture.[9]

Development history

After Meridian fell, all contracts that Chalybs had were absorbed into companies that survived the war. NCC was the company that got a hold of Commando and started to circumvent its GEN1 limitations, making the armor more open for more users, and beginning production of the GEN2 of the Commando armor.[2] This acquisition of Chalybs' original COMMANDO designs also allowed NCC to bring their GEN2 Mjolnir armor to market several months ahead of schedule.[8]

Testing for the armor began at the Buffalo Breaker Yards.[2]

Usage

While the armor was made more open for more users, many team leaders still opt to use Commando systems possibly out of tradition.[2] A Spartan-IV from Fireteam Bailey wore a green-colored GEN2 Commando armor during the Battle of Ealen IV.[10]

In-game information

Halo: Reach

"Developed at the UNSC's Special Warfare Center, this helmet is compatible with all armor systems."

The Commando helmet can be viewed in the Armory at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and can be unlocked once at the rank of Commander. All Commando armor types are unlockable in the game's purchase system via the use of cR. In Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the Commando set is attainable in the Season 1: Noble progression system.

The helmet resembles the HAZOP helmet with a small area of black polymer at the bottom of the visor. The base Commando helmet has a HUL[3] already attached, making it one of only three base helmets to have an attachment, the others being the Beta-5 Operator helmet, which has a goggle-like attachment, and the EOD helmet, which has a CBRN module. Two upgrades are available for the helmet. The first, CBRN/CNM, replaces the HUL[3] attachment with a CBRN apparatus featuring an External Command Network Module on the left side. The second, UA/FC-I[2], adds an up-armor plate with a third-generation Hardened Uplink Module on the right side and a Command Network Module on the left side.

The shoulder pauldron is characterized by a large curved plate of armor set on the standard base, which connects it to the Spartan's shoulder. It is noticeably large and is placed high on the Spartan's arm. It is one of few shoulder pieces that utilizes the player's selected secondary color instead of their primary color.

Armor Description Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach) Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
 
Commando helmet 		The Mk.V/K helmet was developed at the Special Warfare Centre in Songnam, Hanguk.   Commander, 85,000 cR Season 1, Tier 68 (  1)
 
Commando (CBRN/CNM) 		For operations in hazard zones; command network module.   Commander, 40,000 cR Season 1, Tier 69 (  1)
 
Commando (UA/FC-I[2]) 		Up-armored variant with external command network and hardened 3rd generation uplink modules.   Commander, 40,000 cR Season 1, Tier 71 (  1)
  
Commando shoulders 		The MJOLNIR Mk. V/K variant was developed at the UNSC's Special Warfare Center.   Commander, 40,000 cR Season 1, Tier 71 (  1)
 
Assault/Commando chest 		Anything you don’t have, you can find in the field. Anything you can’t find, you didn’t need anyway.   Colonel, 12,000 cR Season 1, Tier 75 (  1)

Halo 4 - GEN2

Commando was one of the armor permutations to return, albeit completely redesigned for GEN2, in Halo 4. In The Master Chief Collection, the Commando set and its Fracture (FRCT) skin variant are available by default.

Armor Description Unlock requirements (Halo 4) Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
 
Commando 		Description (H4): Now produced by the NCC, this armor is loosely based on the GEN1 variant. Unlocked by default.
Helmet description (MCC): Only loosely based on the GEN1 variant of the same name.
Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Commando-class armor.
Chest description (MCC): Includes a wide-range fireteam allocation module.
N/A
Commando Fracture (FRCT) skin 		Description (H4): Customized with FRACTURE armor skin. Complete the Flood Victory - Master commendation.. Unlocked by default.
Helmet description (MCC) Commando helmet customized with FRACTURE coating.
Shoulder description (MCC) Commando left/ right spaulder customized with FRACTURE coating.
Chest description (MCC) Commando chassis customized with FRACTURE coating.

Halo 5: Guardians - GEN2

The Halo 4 design of Commando returns in Halo 5: Guardians. The helmet and body armor are unlockable through the Requisition system. The body armor includes the Commando chest and shoulders, the Ricochet forearms and Recruit legs. The helmet of NOBLE-class Mjolnir was based on the GEN1 design seen in Halo: Reach. The GEN2 Commando set has three skins: Verde, Arius, and Matrix.

Helmet Description Unlock requirements (Halo 5: Guardians)
 
Commando GEN2 (helmet) 		Naphtali greatly benefited from its aquisition of Chalybs' original COMMANDO designs, which allowed them to bring their GEN2 Mjolnir armor to market several months ahead of schedule. Uncommon REQ card
 
Commando Verde (helmet skin) 		Naphtali greatly benefited from its aquisition of Chalybs' original COMMANDO designs, which allowed them to bring their GEN2 Mjolnir armor to market several months ahead of schedule. Rare REQ card
 
Commando Arius (helmet skin) 		Naphtali greatly benefited from its aquisition of Chalybs' original COMMANDO designs, which allowed them to bring their GEN2 Mjolnir armor to market several months ahead of schedule. Ultra Rare REQ card
 
Commando Matrix (helmet skin) 		Naphtali greatly benefited from its aquisition of Chalybs' original COMMANDO designs, which allowed them to bring their GEN2 Mjolnir armor to market several months ahead of schedule. Legendary REQ card
 
Commando GEN2 (body) 		COMMANDO armor features an integrated Command Network Module (CNM) for real-time synchronization with the UNSC battlenet. Uncommon REQ card
 
Commando Verde (body skin) 		COMMANDO armor features an integrated Command Network Module (CNM) for real-time synchronization with the UNSC battlenet. Rare REQ card
 
Commando Arius (body skin) 		COMMANDO armor features an integrated Command Network Module (CNM) for real-time synchronization with the UNSC battlenet. Ultra Rare REQ card
 
Commando Matrix (body skin) 		COMMANDO armor features an integrated Command Network Module (CNM) for real-time synchronization with the UNSC battlenet. Ultra Rare REQ card

Gallery

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  • Concept art of the Mark V Commando helmet for Halo: Reach.

  • The front of Commando base helmet in Halo: Reach.

  • Mark V/K permutations in Halo: Reach Armory.

  • The Mark V/K Commando helmet in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

  • The Commando helmet with CBRN and CNM attachments.

  • Up-armored Commando helmet with CNM and 3rd gen HUL attachments.

  • The Commando shoulder guard.

  • The Halo 4 Interactive Guide description.

  • Render of GEN2 Commando armor in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • Three-dimensional renders of the Commando armor in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A GEN2 Commando-clad Spartan-IV with a NOBLE-clad Spartan-IV during a game of Infection.

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    A Spartan-IV wearing a GEN3 Commando helmet in Halo Infinite.

  • A GEN3 Commando helmet with a CBRN module.

Halo 5: Guardians skins

  • Default skin.

  • Verde skin.

  • Arius skin.

  • Matrix skin.

List of appearances

Notes

  1. ^ In Birth of a Spartan Carter-A259's Mark IV/K prototype is identical to the Mark V version that he used later in the war, despite The Essential Visual Guide stating that the Mark IV/K was an ad hoc modification of the contemporary Mark IV suit. Frank O'Connor has stated that this suit was a prototype that was still being researched and did not see deployment for some time.

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 33
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 149
  3. ^ Halo 4 Interactive Guide - Armor Types: Commando
  4. ^ Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion, issue #1
  5. ^ Halo: Reach
  6. ^ NeoGAF, View Single Post - Halo: Reach Beta (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  7. ^ Halo 4: Commando Description
  8. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians: Commando Description
  9. ^ Halo Waypoint, Under Locke & Keynote (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  10. ^ Halo: Escalation, issue #1
  11. ^ Halo Waypoint, The Halo Bulletin 12.4.13 (Retrieved on Oct 10, 2014) [archive]

List of armor permutations by game title

List of armor permutations in Halo 5: Guardians
Achilles • Air Assault • Anubis • Argonaut • Argus • Athlon • Atlas • Aviator • Breaker • Buccaneer • CQB • Centurion • Challenger • Cinder • CIO • Commando • Copperhead • Cyclops • Cypher • Deadeye • Decimator • Defender • Dynast • EOD • Enforcer • Engineer • EVA (GEN1 and GEN2) • Fenrir • Foehammer • FOTUS • Freebooter • Goblin • GUNGNIR • Helioskrill • Hellcat • Helljumper • Hermes • Hunter • Icarus • Indomitable • Infiltrator • Interceptor • Intruder • Jumpmaster • Legionnaire • Locus • Mako • Marauder • Mark IV • Mark V (Alpha and Delta) • Mark VI (GEN1 and GEN2) • Maverick • Military Police • Nightfall • NOBLE • Nomad • Olive • Operator (GEN1 and GEN2) • Orbital • Pathfinder • Pioneer • Pilot • Protector • Raider • Raijin • Ranger • Reaper • Recluse • Recon (GEN1 and GEN2) • Recruit • Rogue • Scanner • Scout • Security (GEN1 and GEN2) • Seeker • Shinobi • Soldier • Stalker • Stinger • Strider • Teishin • Technician • Timmy • Tracer • Tracker • Valkyrie • Vector • Venator • Venture • Vigilant • Viper • Void Dancer • Warrior • War Master • Wetwork • Wrath
For a complete list, check out our armor category.

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