EVA-class Mjolnir
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 GEN1 Mark VI
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 GEN1 Mark IV
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EVA-class Mjolnir (Extra Vehicular Activity), also known as the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/V variant, is a MJOLNIR armor variant produced by the Materials Group. It is designed to improve the survivability of Spartans when performing extra-vehicular activity in the vacuum of space.[4][5]
GEN1 overview
| “ | The EVA helmet was developed using data gathered from the Summa Deep Space Incident.[6] | ” |
Design details
The EVA variant for the Mark IV still required a T-PACK for maneuvering in zero gravity.[4] The Mark V EVA variant had a shielded visor.[1] The Mark VI EVA variant focuses on increasing exo-atmospheric endurance and improving mobility in zero gravity without the original use of back thrusters.[5] The helmet also contains a single-beam laser TEAMCOM system for communications.[4] The EVA helmet is capable of supporting AN/PCK-221 FARNDALE and AN/PCK-221 FARNDALE Command Network Modules, COURIER PEARL Hardened Uplink and Type C1 UA module.
Development history
As early as 2525 developmental Mjolnir permutations utilized physical architecture that would eventually be used for EVA.[7] The MJOLNIR/V variant was developed and tested at a UNSC Low/Zero Gravity Testing Facility facility in Lister, Aigburth on Ganymede, integrating feedback gathered from the Summa Deep Space Incident.[1][8][2]
The EVA variant has spawned numerous offshoots and is generally renowned for its reliability, ergonomics, and modularity— features to which the design's enduring popularity is often attributed. The GEN1 EVA helmet remained popular as late as 2558 and could still be requisitioned by Spartans for use with their next-generation GEN2 suits.[9] 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 Mark V EVA, specifically the customized suit worn by Emile-A239 complete with the death's head engraving on the visor. This led to the creation of the WRATH-class Mjolnir. In addition, the INDOMITABLE-class Mjolnir's right shoulder pad is based off the Mark V EVA shoulders.[10]
As late as 2560, the GEN1 EVA helmet and shoulders could be requisitioned by Spartans, upgraded to GEN3 standards.[11]
Usage
On 2531, Kurt-051 used the Mark IV variant of the armor on a mission alongside Blue Team in Construction Platform 966A.[4] A user of the Mark V variant of the armor was Emile-A239, who engraved a death's head on the visor.[1]
Designs
![Kelly-087 wearing the Mark IV EVA armor during Operation: WARM BLANKET.[12]](https://halo.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/f/fe/EVAkelly.jpg/94px-EVAkelly.jpg)
Kelly-087 wearing the Mark IV EVA armor during Operation: WARM BLANKET.[12]
Kelly-087 wearing the base Mark IV EVA armor during Battle of Sigma Octanus IV.
A close-up of the Mark IV helmet worn by Kelly-087.
MJOLNIR Mark V EVA variant.
Emile-A239 wearing his customized Mark V EVA helmet during Fall of Reach.
MJOLNIR Mark VI EVA variant.
![Kelly-087 wearing the Mark IV EVA armor during Operation: WARM BLANKET.[12]](/File:EVAkelly.jpg)
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GEN2 overview
| “ | Classic variant of MJOLNIR GEN1 designed for extra-vehicular activity operations.[13] | ” |
Design details
The GEN2 EVA armor is similar to its GEN1 counterparts in its design. This variant's helmet uses an open-view visor system typical of EVA configurations. It has 59-L20 Aureole braces in the helmet for awareness improvement.[3] The helmet can also be paired with all milspec hardshell and mechanical counterpressure suits.[14]
The slim-contoured chest plate lowers physical profile dramatically. This variant also uses larger pauldrons than previous models.[3]
Development history
Due to their long-standing history of investment Materials Group retained the production rights after the Human-Covenant War. It remains the most effective option for Spartan personnel engaged in exoatmospheric and zero-gravity scenarios. It was tested in WG/Facility 58-32/B5D.[3]
Though EVA-class armor is fully compliant with the strictest UNSC specifications for vacuum-rated environment suits, Material Groups has continued to optimize safety and protective features relevant for combat in the harshest microgravity regimes.[14]
Usage
Spartan Kelly-087 used this armor during Operation: RETRIBUTION on December 2553.[15]
Deviations
- HERMES-class Mjolnir: HERMES is a custom designed prototype based on the EVA designed by the Watershed Division for orbital raids.[16]
HERMES-class Mjolnir worn by Kelly-087.
In-game information
Halo 3 - GEN1 Mark VI
The EVA armor's helmet is aesthetically similar to the Semi Powered Infiltration (or SPI) armor's helmet. The visor is smaller than the Mark V variant. However, the rim from the jaw down to the chin is thinner, including the breathers, and the back of the head has a quarter-sphere shape. The helmet is also much more rounded than the SPI helmet. The helmet may have its characteristic visor for complete field of vision during space operations. The chest plate is a seemingly standard MJOLNIR chest plate set with a small and minor attachment. The attachment consists of a small metal plate connected to a piece of black alloy that has several unknown equipment pieces set into it.
In the Halo: The Master Chief Collection edition of Halo 3, the EVA armor (like all original Halo 3 permutations) is unlocked by default.
| Helmet | Description | Unlock requirements (Halo 3) |
Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC) |
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 EVA |
Helmet: The Mjolnir/V variant was developed and tested at UNSC facilities in Lister, Aigburth on Ganymede, integrating feedback gathered from the Summa Deep Space Incident. | Unlock Campaign Complete: Normal achievement. | Unlocked by default. |
| Shoulder: Developed at the UNSC Low/Zero Gravity Testing Facility on Ganymede, the Mjolnir/V variant focuses on increasing exoatmospheric endurance and improving mobility in zero gravity. | Complete The Ark level on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary difficulty. | ||
| Chest: In developing the Mjolnir Mark VI Powered Assault Armor/V variant, emphasis was placed on increasing exoatmospheric endurance and improving mobility in zero gravity without the use of thrusters. | Complete Tsavo Highway on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary difficulty. | ||
| MCC: EVA variants emphasize improved mobility and endurance in zero gravity, without the use of thrusters. | N/A |
Halo: Reach - GEN1 Mark V
The Mark V variant features a large visor and bears a striking visual similarity to the SPI helmet. A second EVA helmet, EVA [C], has a skull pattern engraved on the visor. The [C] likely stands for "Custom" or "Carved". The HUL attachments to the EVA[C] helmet appear to be mislabeled: it is mislabeled as CNM in the first upgrade, and then mislabeled as HUL[3] in the second upgrade. These errors are likely related to the [C] variant's attachments having the same names and descriptions as those of the standard variant. The shoulder pauldrons are large and bulky, being several inches thick. The attachments on the sides of the pauldrons found in Halo 3 appear to be built into them, instead of hanging out.
All EVA armor types can be unlocked in the Halo: Reach's Armory through the game's purchase system via the use of cR. In Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the EVA set is attainable in the Season 1: Noble progression system.
| Helmet | Description | Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach) |
Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC) |
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 EVA |
The MJOLNIR V [V] variant was developed and tested at the UNSC facilities in Lister, Aigburth, Ganymede. The EVA helmet was developed using data gathered from the Summa Space Incident. |
 Major, 30,000 cR
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Season 1, Tier 51 ( 1)
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 EVA (CNM) |
Command network module; standard issue to UNSC Special Forces unit commanders. | Major, 7,000 cR
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Season 1, Tier 52 ( 1)
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 EVA (UA/HUL[3]) |
Up-armored variant with hardened 3rd generation uplink module for MILINT acquisition. |  Lieutenant Colonel, 15,000 cR
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Season 1, Tier 58 ( 1)
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 EVA[C] |
The MJOLNIR V [V] variant was developed and tested at the UNSC facilities in Lister, Aigburth, Ganymede. The EVA helmet was developed using data gathered from the Summa Space Incident. |
 Commander, 120,000 cR (Purchased EVA helmet)
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Season 1, Tier 70 ( 1)
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 EVA[C] (CNM)[Note 1] |
Command network module; standard issue to UNSC Special Forces unit commanders. | Commander, 25,000 cR
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Season 1, Tier 70 ( 1)
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 EVA[C] (UA/HUL[3])[Note 1] |
Up-armored variant with hardened 3rd generation uplink module for MILINT acquisition. | Commander, 140,000 cR
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Season 1, Tier 70 ( 1)
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  EVA shoulders |
Developed at the UNSC's Low/Zero Gravity Testing Facility on Ganymede. |  Recruit, 3,000 cR
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Season 1, Tier 36 ( 1)
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Halo 4 - GEN2
EVA was one of the armor permutations to return, albeit completely redesigned for GEN2, in Halo 4. In The Master Chief Collection, the EVA set and its Breach (BRCH) skin variant are available by default.
| Armor | Description | Unlock requirements (Halo 4) |
Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC) |
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 EVA |
Description (H4): Classic variant of Mjolnir Gen1 designed for extra-vehicular activity operations. | Obtained by achieving Spartan Rank 27. | Unlocked by default. |
| Helmet description (MCC): Designed for extra-vehicular activity. | |||
| Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from EVA-class armor. | |||
| Chest description (MCC): Maintains limited compatibility with GEN1 EVA modules. | |||
 EVA Breach (BRCH) skin |
Description (H4): Customized with BRCH armor skin. | Complete the Hail of Death - Master commendation. | Unlocked by default on Season 4: Reclaimer update. |
| Helmet description (MCC) EVA helmet customized with BRCH coating. | |||
| Shoulder description (MCC) EVA left/right spaulder customized with BRCH coating. | |||
| Chest description (MCC) EVA chassis customized with BRCH coating. |
Halo 5: Guardians - Upgraded GEN1 and GEN2
The Halo 4 design of EVA returns in Halo 5: Guardians. The helmet and body armour are unlockable through the Requisition system. The body armor includes the Recon chest and shoulders, the Ricochet forearms and Recruit legs. The GEN2 EVA set has four skins: Hadfield, Leonov, Solovyev, and Zhigang. The Memories of Reach update saw the addition of the WRATH helmet, based on Emile-A239's customized EVA helmet seen in Halo: Reach. The Classic Helmet REQ Pack added the GEN1 Mark V design from Halo: Reach.
| Helmet | Description | Unlock requirements |
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 EVA GEN1 (helmet) |
Few Mjolnir designs can claim to have spun off as many sub-variants as the EVA [GEN1]. The enduring popularity of the design is a testament to its reliability, ergonomics, modularity, and tradition of craftsmanship by Materials Group. |
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 EVA GEN2 (helmet) |
The EVA helmet can be paired with all milspec hardshell and mechanical counterpressure suits. | Common REQ card |
 EVA Hadfield (helmet skin) |
The EVA helmet can be paired with all milspec hardshell and mechanical counterpressure suits. | Uncommon REQ card |
 EVA Solovyev (helmet) |
The EVA helmet can be paired with all milspec hardshell and mechanical counterpressure suits. | Rare REQ card |
 EVA Leonov (helmet skin) |
The EVA helmet can be paired with all milspec hardshell and mechanical counterpressure suits. | Ultra Rare REQ card |
 EVA Zhigang (helmet skin) |
The EVA helmet can be paired with all milspec hardshell and mechanical counterpressure suits. | Ultra Rare REQ card |
 EVA GEN2 (body) |
Though EVA-class armor is fully compliant with the strictest UNSC specifications for vacuum-rated environment suits, Material Groups has continued to optimize safety and protective features relevant for combat in the harshest microgravity regimes. | Common REQ card |
 EVA Hadfield (body skin) |
Though EVA-class armor is fully compliant with the strictest UNSC specifications for vacuum-rated environment suits, Material Groups has continued to optimize safety and protective features relevant for combat in the harshest microgravity regimes. | Uncommon REQ card |
 EVA Solovyev (body skin) |
Though EVA-class armor is fully compliant with the strictest UNSC specifications for vacuum-rated environment suits, Material Groups has continued to optimize safety and protective features relevant for combat in the harshest microgravity regimes. | Rare REQ card |
 EVA Leonov (body skin) |
Though EVA-class armor is fully compliant with the strictest UNSC specifications for vacuum-rated environment suits, Material Groups has continued to optimize safety and protective features relevant for combat in the harshest microgravity regimes. | Ultra Rare REQ card |
 EVA Zhigang (body skin) |
Though EVA-class armor is fully compliant with the strictest UNSC specifications for vacuum-rated environment suits, Material Groups has continued to optimize safety and protective features relevant for combat in the harshest microgravity regimes. | Ultra Rare REQ card |
Halo Infinite - Upgraded GEN1
The Mark V EVA helmet and its attachments are available for multiplayer Spartan armor customization on the Mark V [B] armor core in Halo Infinite. The EVA shoulders are available under the SAP series of shoulder pads.
| Helmet | Manufacturer | Lore | Rarity | Unlock Requirements |
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 EVA |
Materials Group | Though particulars of the Summa Deep Space Incident remain classified at the highest level, the event was pivotal in the rapid development and improvement MJOLNIR EVA helmets. | Legendary | Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 10 (Premium) |
![Image of EVA [C] from the Infinite Season Pass.](/File:HINF_EVAC_Helmet_Icon.png){kind=icon} EVA [C] |
Materials Group | Though particulars of the Summa Deep Space Incident remain classified at the highest level, the event was pivotal in the rapid development and improvement MJOLNIR EVA helmets. | Legendary | Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 90 (Premium) |
  SAP/EVA |
Materials Group | The shoulder latches are compatible with most UEG-standard spacesuit accessories. | Rare |
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Trivia
- The EVA helmet bears a resemblance to the Apollo Program's A7L PGA pressure helmet, which was called a "fish bowl" by the astronauts and support staff.
- Through the Career section of Halo Waypoint, a player that has achieved Milestone 50 (3900 achievement points on all Halo titles) will receive an EVA helmet for their Xbox LIVE avatar.
- The four skins for EVA in Halo 5: Guardians are named after astronauts Chris Hadfield, Alexey Leonov, Anatoly Solovyev, and Zhai Zhigang. Each astronaut is known for their EVA work: Leonov was the first person to perform a spacewalk; Solovyev holds the record for most spacewalks (16) and most time spent in EVA (over 82 hours); Hadfield and Zhigang were the first citizens of their countries (Canada and China, respectively) to perform spacewalks.
Gallery
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Halo 3
Concept art of the Mark VI EVA armor.
Concept art of the Mark VI EVA armor.
The EVA armor during the Halo 3 Beta.
A Spartan-II clad in full EVA armor.
A Spartan-II clad in full EVA armor while dual wielding M7 SMGs.
A Spartan-II clad in full EVA armor while carrying a Missile Pod on Valhalla.
The EVA helmet and shoulders being used on Orbital.
A Spartan-II clad in full EV armor.
A Hellspartan wearing Mark VI EVA.
The EVA helmet for the Xbox LIVE Avatar from Halo Waypoint.
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Halo: Reach
Concept art of Emile-A239's customized EVA helmet.
The EVA base Mark V helmet.
![The Mark V EVA[C] helmet.](https://halo.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/8/81/Eva-c-1.jpg/120px-Eva-c-1.jpg)
The Mark V EVA[C] helmet.
A Spartan employing EVA helmet and right shoulder pauldron.
Mark V EVA helmet in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
![Mark V EVA helmet with CNM attachment in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.[Note 1]](https://halo.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/8/8c/HR_EVA_Mark_V_CNM.jpg/117px-HR_EVA_Mark_V_CNM.jpg)
Mark V EVA helmet with CNM attachment in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.[Note 1]
![An up-armored variant of the Mark V EVA helmet with HUL attachment in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.[Note 1]](https://halo.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/1/1c/HR_EVA_Mark_V_UA_HUL.jpg/118px-HR_EVA_Mark_V_UA_HUL.jpg)
An up-armored variant of the Mark V EVA helmet with HUL attachment in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.[Note 1]
EVA Mark V shoulder armor in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
![The Mark V EVA[C] helmet.](/File:Eva-c-1.jpg)
![Mark V EVA helmet with CNM attachment in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.[Note 1]](/File:HR_EVA_Mark_V_CNM.jpg)
![An up-armored variant of the Mark V EVA helmet with HUL attachment in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.[Note 1]](/File:HR_EVA_Mark_V_UA_HUL.jpg)
Halo 4 and Halo 5: Guardians
Halo 4 concept art for EVA (top, mid-right).
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Concept art of the EVA armor for Halo 4.
EVA in Halo 4.
A Spartan-IV wearing GEN2 EVA armor on Exile in Halo 4.
A Spartan-IV wearing GEN1 EVA in Halo 5: Guardians.
GEN2 EVA in comparison to Hermes in Halo 5: Guardians.
GEN2 EVA next to GEN1 Mark IV in Halo 5: Guardians.
GEN1 EVA, Wrath, GEN2 EVA, and Hermes in Halo 5: Guardians.
Halo 5: Guardians skins
Default skin.
Hadfield skin.
Solovyev skin.
Leonov skin.
Zhigang skin.
Halo Infinite
3 Spartan-IVs wearing GEN1 EVA in Halo Infinite.
A GEN1 EVA-clad Spartan-IV throwing a Dynamo grenade.
EVA(C) helmet in Halo Infinite.
List of appearances
- Halo: Ghosts of Onyx (First appearance)
- Halo 3
- Halo Legends
- Remember Reach
- Halo: Fall of Reach
- Halo: Reach
- Halo 4
- Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series
- Halo 5: Guardians
- Halo Mythos
- Halo: Retribution
- Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual
- Halo Infinite
Notes
Sources
- ^ a b c d e Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, page 66
- ^ a b Bungie.net, Spartan Variant: E.V.A. (Retrieved on Jan 16, 2021) [archive]
- ^ a b c d Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 153
- ^ a b c d Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 49, 50, 57
- ^ a b Halo 3, Spartan Armor Customization: EVA Description "Developed at the UNSC Low/Zero Gravity Testing Facility on Ganymede, the Mjolnir/V variant focuses on increasing exoatmospheric endurance and improving mobility in zero gravity."
- ^ Halo: Reach, Spartan Armor Customization: EVA - Helmet Description "The EVA helmet was developed using data gathered from the Summa Deep Space Incident."
- ^ Halo Waypoint, About that Fall of Reach Animated Series Trailer (Retrieved on Jun 20, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: EVA - Helmet Description "Though particulars of the Summa Deep Space Incident remain classified at the highest level, the event was pivotal in the rapid development and improvement MJOLNIR EVA helmets."
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Armor Permutations: EVA GEN1 - Helmet Description "Few Mjolnir designs can claim to have spun off as many sub-variants as the EVA [GEN1]. The enduring popularity of the design is a testament to its reliability, ergonomics, modularity, and tradition of craftsmanship by Materials Group."
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Noble Intentions (Retrieved on Jun 20, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Parallel Threads (Retrieved on Jun 25, 2021) [archive]
- ^ Amazon, McFarlane Toys - Product description (Retrieved on Feb 25, 2022) [archive]
- ^ Halo 4, EVA armor permutations
- ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians, Armor Permutations: EVA - Helmet Description "The EVA helmet can be paired with all milspec hardshell and mechanical counterpressure suits."
- ^ Halo: Retribution, chapter 14
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Armor Permutations: HERMES- Body Description "EVA-pattern prototype refitted for orbital raids. The Enhanced Mobility Subsystem embedded in the HERMES prototype is so powerful that only a handful of Spartans can use it safely."
