- "The Mk. IV [G] variant is an up-armored prototype based on the basic Mk. IV helmet."
- — Halo: Reach armory description
The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/G, also known as Grenadier, is a variant of the MJOLNIR Mark IV Powered Assault Armor.
Overview
Specifications
This variant was a test bed for incorporating energy shielding technology with the MJOLNIR program. The helmet features an up-armored configuration with heads-up software that adjusts to combat situations that improves the user's performance and suitability. The shoulder pauldrons for this armor set are categorized as "blast-guard pauldrons".[1]
Development history
It was introduced in around 2535, ten years after the first version of MJOLNIR entered service. It was based on a design that originated from the first prototypes of the Mark IV helmet, one that was upgraded to withstand violent concussive force.[1] The [G] variant served as the basis for all subsequent supplemental armor development programs and is compatible with later models such as the Mark V. The [G] variant served as a test bed for incorporating energy shielding technology with the MJOLNIR program,[2] though these tests were not successful;[3] energy shielding had previously been tested by SPARTAN-II Red Team in 2531.[4][note 1]
After the first wave of GEN2 systems, based on requests of veteran Spartan-II and Spartan-III operatives, the UNSC Ordnance Commission considered reassessing a refined and upgraded version of the Grenadier suit. This led to the creation of the INDOMITABLE-class Mjolnir.[5]
Usage
This variant saw limited use as other variants filled the same role instead. Jorge-052 wore a variant of the Grenadier helmet with the UA (Up-Armored) attachment, as well as the knee guards, left shoulder, and UA chest piece.[1]
In-game information
Halo: Reach
The Grenadier variant is known to include at least a helmet, shoulder pieces, and knee guards.
Helmet characteristics
The Mk.IV[G] variant is an up-armored prototype based on the basic Mk.IV helmet.
Base Price: 25,000 cR, Warrant Officer
- Description: The Mk.IV[G] variant is an up-armored prototype based on the basic Mk.IV helmet.
UA Price: 5,000 cR, Warrant Officer
- Description: Up-armored variant of the [G] prototype helmet.
UA/FC: 2,000 cR, Warrant Officer
- Description: Up-armored variant with command network and external uplink modules.
Shoulder characteristics
Price: 65,000 cR, Colonel
- Description: The MJOLNIR[G] prototype informed all subsequent supplemental armor development programs.
Knee Guard characteristics
Price: 45,000 cR, Lt. Colonel
- Description: The MJOLNIR[G] prototype informed all subsequent supplemental armor development programs.
Trivia
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- The Grenadier helmet bears a striking resemblance to an early design of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV that was removed from Halo Wars. It also resembles the Mark IV armor worn by Gray Team as seen on the cover of Halo: The Cole Protocol.
- In the armory, the Grenadier [UA] chest plate has "052" written on the collar.
Gallery
Concept art of Jorge-052's Grenadier helmet, here the UA attachment is shown.
A Mark IV Grenadier helmet in Halo: The Master Chief Collection
List of appearances
Notes
- ^ Energy shielding was a key feature of Mark V, although other Spartan squads had field-tested prototypes of this technology as early as 2531." This implicitly refers to Red Team, as the Grenadier variant did not enter service until 2535.
Sources
- ^ a b c Cite error: Invalid
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- ^ Halo: Reach - Armory description
- ^ Dr. Halsey's personal journal
- ^ Halo: The Essential Visual Guide - Page 119
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder 5/6/2016: Noble Intentions