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Template:Article Quote PATHFINDER-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2).[2][3]
Overview
Specifications
The helmet's visor has self-actuated, independent intel assessing systems. It also has heavy-gauge atmosphere filtration vents. The IMBR-119 close-fitting pauldron units allow smooth mobility in dense foliage. The chest has a extended canopy mount.[1]
The armor contains anterior torque couplings, a Bravado-120 fitted stabilizer unit, and alternating heat-tempered balance drives.[4]
Dedicated expert systems or dedicated AIs can be housed in the PATHFINDER helmet for on-site analysis of signals intelligence. These are run in a separate virtual machine from the rest of the suit's systems for security reasons.[3]
Development history
The Pathfinder variant was manufactured by Imbrium Machine Complex[1][2] It was tested at Ankara, Mare Imbrium on Luna in the brutal outland conditions of Bosque de Negro, where IMC determined the overall viability of the armor.[2] It is intended primarily for use in operations that take place deep in unknown territory.[1]
Usage
During testing IMC deployed a number of Pathfinder-equipped Spartans into Bosque de Negro. These Spartans survived and thrived on the forest's deadly terrain and wildlife.[1]
Pathfinder has broken several challenge-duration records during its brutal stunts in Bosque de Negro.[1]
The PATHFINDER armor is already popular with Spartan force reconnaissance, and is now seeing extensive use with tactical signals intelligence elements.[3]
In-game Information
Halo 4
Available skins: Core (CORE)
Default unlock: Achieve Spartan Rank PT-4.
Core unlock: Achieve Spartan Rank PT-9.
- Description: IMC field tested this armor in the hostile outlands of 'Bosque de Negro'.
MCC descriptions
- Helmet description: Field tested in hostile outlands.
- Shoulder description: Modular left/right spaulder from Pathfinder-class armor.
- Chest description: Bravada-120 fitted stabilizer provided by a partnership with Vestol.
Halo 5: Guardians
Available skins: Trailbreaker
Default unlock: Uncommon REQ card
Trailbreaker unlock: Rare REQ card
- Helmet description: Dedicated expert systems or dedicated AI's can be housed in the PATHFINDER helmet for on-site analysis of signals intelligence. These are run in a separate virtual machine from the rest of the suit's systems for security reasons.
- Body description: Already popular with Spartan force reconnaissance, PATHFINDER armor is now seeing extensive use with tactical signals intelligence elements.
In Halo 5: Guardians due to the "Body" having a predefined customisation this armor set permanently has the following parts from Halo 4:
Trivia
- During the development of Halo 5: Guardians, the Pathfinder armor was codenamed "A021" when it was conceived.[5]
Gallery
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Normal gallery
Front view of the Pathfinder armor.
Back view of the Pathfinder armor.
Specialization chart showing the Pathfinder armor along with variant.
Another view of the Pathfinder armor.
Spartan Tedra Grant with the Pathfinder armor.
Render of the Pathfinder armor in Halo 5: Guardians.
Concept art of the Pathfinder armor in Halo 5: Guardians
Three-dimensional renders of the Pathfinder armor in Halo 5: Guardians.
Three-dimensional renders of the Trailbreaker skin in Halo 5: Guardians.
Halo 4 skins
Default skin.
Halo 5: Guardians skins
Default skin.
Halo 5: Guardians REQ cards
REQ card for the Pathfinder Trailerbreaker helmet.
REQ card for the Pathfinder Trailbreaker armor.
List of appearances
Sources
- ^ a b c d e f g Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide - Page 24, 174
- ^ a b c Halo 4 - Armory description
- ^ a b c Halo 5: Guardians - Armory description
- ^ Halo 4 Limited Edition - UNSC Infinity briefing packet
- ^ The link reveals the armor was named A021 during production