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ATHLON-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor manufactured by Misriah Armory.
GEN2 overviewEdit
Design detailsEdit
It contains multiple layers of redundant safety systems to reduce the chance of injury in War Games excersies.[2]
The Athlon helmet features an inner layer with a magnetorheological dampening system specifically crafted for Spartan physiology.[2]
VariantsEdit
- Champion: Athlon Champion is rebuilt and retuned version of the default Athlon armor. It is a temperamental creation that requires a full team of technicians on hand to repair and retune the suit between each War Games match for optimal performance.[2]
UsageEdit
The armor is used during live-fire War Games exercises.[2] Spartan Lucy-B091 used this armor in 2558. Tom-B292 also used the legs and torso of Athlon armor.[3]
IIC overviewEdit
Design detailsEdit
The re-engineered variant of the Athlon helmet compatible with the Mirage IIC armor platform is streamlined, efficient and adaptable. Because of this features, the helmet is a front-runner for mass production.[1]
In-game informationEdit
Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer BetaEdit
Athlon was first available through the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta, being unlockable through the beta's progression system. It featured one variant.
Armor | Manufacturer | Description | Unlock requirements |
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Athlon |
Misriah Armory | Helmet description: The ATHLON helmet's inner layer uses a magnetorheological dampening system perfectly tuned to the peculiarities of the Spartan physiology. | Reach |
Body description: Multiply redundant safety systems in the ATHLON significantly reduce the chance of major injury during live War Games. | Reach |
Halo 5: GuardiansEdit
Athlon would be widely featured in the final release of Halo 5: Guardians as an armor permutation unlockable via the Requisition system. Athlon would feature six variants including the default; the most of any armor in the game. Additionally, a special, limited time variant known as Champion would be available through a specific HCS REQ Pack beginning in December of 2015.
Armor | Description | Rarity | Introduced in | Unlock requirements |
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Athlon (helmet) |
The ATHLON helmet's inner layer uses a magnetorheological dampening system perfectly tuned to the peculiarities of the Spartan physiology. | Common | Introduced on launch. | Purchase either: |
Athlon Lycinus (helmet skin) |
Common | |||
Athlon Varazdat (helmet skin) |
Common | |||
Athlon Cynisca (helmet skin) |
Uncommon | |||
Athlon Iccus (helmet skin) |
Rare | |||
Athlon Champion (helmet skin) |
CHAMPION armor requires a full team of technicians on hand to repair and retune the suit between each War Games match. | Legendary | Battle of Shadow and Light | Purchase the HCS Pack for 80,000 REQ points. |
Athlon (body) |
Multiply redundant safety systems in the ATHLON significantly reduce the chance of major injury during live War Games. | Common | Introduced on launch. | Purchase either: |
Athlon Lycinus (body skin) |
Common | |||
Athlon Varazdat (body skin) |
Common | |||
Athlon Cynisca (body skin) |
Uncommon | |||
Athlon Iccus (body skin) |
Rare | |||
Athlon Champion (body skin) |
A rebuilt and retuned version of the Athlon armor, the CHAMPION is a temperamental creation that requires constant maintenance in exchange for optimal performance. | Legendary | Battle of Shadow and Light | Purchase the HCS Pack for 80,000 REQ points. |
Halo InfiniteEdit
The Athlon helmet is available for multiplayer Spartan armor customization on the Mirage IIC armor core in Halo Infinite. The helmet would be made cross-core with Season 05: Reckoning.
Armor | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Introduced In | Unlock Requirements |
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Athlon |
Misriah Armory | Streamlined, efficient, adaptable. All features that make the re-engineered ATHLON a front-runner for mass production in this new age of strife. | Epic | Season 04: Infection | Included with the first purchase of any Y2 Gear Up bundle in the HCS Shop. |
AttachmentsEdit
The following attachments are not exclusive to Athlon, and are compatible with other helmets on the Mirage IIC core.
Production noteEdit
The Athlon suit was first shown in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta announcement trailer in 2014. The permutation was part of Breakout, a new, premiere game mode in Halo 5: Guardians.[4]
ReferencesEdit
Athlos is a Greek word meaning ″contest″ (eg; triathalon and the root of the word "athlete") and alludes to the competitive sports-oriented nature of Breakout within the Halo universe. Fitting the theme, all Athlon armor skins are named after ancient Olympic athletes: Cynisca, Iccus of Taranto, Lycinus of Croton, and Varazdat.
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Concept artEdit
Concept art of Athlon armor for Halo 5: Guardians.
Concept art of the Athlon helmet for Halo Infinite.
IllustrationsEdit
Lucy-B091 wearing the Athlon armor in Halo: Legacy of Onyx.
Lucy-B091 in her Athlon armor, as seen in the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition).
ScreenshotsEdit
Athlon in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta announcement trailer.
Athlon in a promotional Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta banner.
Athlon as seen in the Halo Championship Series intro video.
An Athlon-clad Spartan-IV on Coliseum.
Halo 5: Guardians skinsEdit
List of appearancesEdit
- Halo 5: Guardians (First appearance)
- Halo: Legacy of Onyx
- Halo Infinite
SourcesEdit
- ^ a b Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: Athlon - Helmet Description "Streamlined, efficient, adaptable. All features that make the re-engineered ATHLON a front-runner for mass production in this new age of strife."
- ^ a b c d Halo 5: Guardians - Armory description
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Community Update - Golden Clouds
- ^ NeoGaf: Frank O'Connor on the beta trailer
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