MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]

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A SPARTAN-IV wearing the Warrior variant of the GEN2 suit.

The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2] is the second system-wide generation of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor. The GEN2, which is lighter than the Marks IV through VI, is worn by SPARTAN-II and SPARTAN-IV supersoldiers.^[1] The armor's first known use was by Naomi-010 in early 2553. The armor was then later used in widespread by SPARTAN-IVs aboard the UNSC Infinity in July 2557.^[2]

Background

The GEN2 was developed by the Materials Group as a response to the SPARTAN-IV project. The armor incorporates new ad hoc modification systems which gives the armor the ability to use tactical packages, support upgrades, and armor abilities. The GEN2 is now produced by half a dozen manufacturers, both within the military and among private contractors.^[1] Like its GEN1 predecessors, it is backwards compatible with previous armor systems such as the Mark VI.

Armor variants and upgrades

Air Assault - Utilized primarily by ONI security personnel on Earth's and Luna's space elevators.
Aviator - Recommended for use by Broadsword pilots.
CIO^[3] - A variant for Combat Intelligence Officers.
Commando^[4] - A variant for special operations.
Deadeye - Designed for snipers.
Defender - Designed for general area denial and tactical defensive abilities.
EOD ^[5] - A variant designed to facilitate explosive ordinance disposal.
Enforcer - A variant designed for remote security base detail.
Engineer^[6] - A variant designed for repairing and reconfiguring technology in combat.
EVA - A variant designed for extra-vehicular activity.
FOTUS^[7] - A variant based on forerunner technology.
GUNGNIR - Upgrade of GEN1 model developed by Project GUNGNIR.
HAZOP^[8] - A variant for missions considered too hazardous for standard equipment.
Infiltrator^[9] - A variant tested on the orbital battleclusters above New Carthage.
LOCUS - A variant chosen for its resiliency.
Mark VII - The first GEN2 armor.
Oceanic - Designed for combat in waterfront areas.
Orbital^[9] - A variant designed for EVA activity.
Operator ^[6] - A variant designed to optimize vehicle operation.
Pathfinder^[5] - A variant designed for missions in intel-poor environments.
Pioneer ^[6] - A variant designed for missions in new or hostile environments.
Protector ^[4] - Variant designed for VIP security.
Raider ^[4] - A variant designed with Samurai-like aesthetics.
Ranger ^[4] - A variant designed for remote operatives engaging in hostile environmental conditions.
Recon^[9] - A variant designed for stealth reconnaissance operations.
Recruit - Issued to all SPARTAN-IV recruits.
Rogue ^[6] - A variant designed for extended solo operations.
Scanner^[10] - A variant designed for long-range scanning.
Scout^[11] - Designed for scouting operations.
Soldier^[11] - A variant tested at the Damascus Testing Facility on Chi Ceti IV.
Stalker ^[6] - A variant designed to aid in covert shadowing of a target.
Strider^[10] - A variant for jaunt-combat excursion in isolated theaters.
Tracker ^[6] - A variant designed to aid in long-range pursuit of targets.
Vanguard - A variant manufactured by Hannibal Weapon Systems.
Venator - A variant that gained prominence during the defense of Concord.
Warrior^[11] - MJOLNIR's mainline armor kit.
War Master - Lethbridge Industrial's most popular and most exotic armor.
Wetwork^[6] - A variant designed for assassination operations.

Various upgrades were made with the GEN2 that previous armor systems did not have.

Sprint module: Unlike previous armor systems, the GEN2 has a built-in sprint module that allows the user to run at faster speeds by overriding safety protocols,^[1] inspired by the version developed by Catherine-B320 of NOBLE Team.^[12]

The armor system is built to support a variety of attachments and equipment which allows it to utilize armor abilities.

Active camouflage emitter - The active camo ability allows the wearer to temporarily become cloaked for brief periods of time.
Hologram module - This component allows the user to create a holographic projection of themselves that can distract enemy fire.
Hard-light Shield - A shield made from hard light engineered from Forerunner technology.
Thruster pack - A booster pack used to propel the wearer forward.
Promethean vision - A visual enhancement that behaves similarly to sonar and thus allows the visualization of movement through solid objects.

Armor components

Energy shielding: A protective barrier that surrounds the armor and protects the user from harm.
Fusion reactor: The fusion reactor is the most essential part of the MJOLNIR system, as it provides power to all equipment on the MJOLNIR armor - the reactor is built into the suit and allows for nearly unlimited movement. The fusion reactor in all versions of the MJOLNIR armor are half the size of a normal fusion pack that conventional marines carry around.^[13]
Magnetic weapon holder strips: The MJOLNIR armor features very small, yet powerful magnets placed on the legs, waist, and back of the suit that are used to hold any equipment or any weapons with a magnetic property. The suit also contains a magnet system within its boots that allows its wearer to stay attached to a metal surface in zero G environments and can be toggled on or off by the wearer.
Power supply control unit: Manages the power supply of the armor.
MJOLNIR GEN2 BIOS: The basic input/output system, standard firmware interface to the GEN2.
VISR 4.0: Up to version 4.09, these visor installments are optimized and customized to facilitate specialized tasks.^[14]
Force-multiplying circuits: Allows the user greatly enhanced reflexes and strength, improving mobility and combat effectiveness in close quarters.
Motion Tracker: Shows movement of friendly and enemy units within the system's radius.