Editing GRENADIER-class Mjolnir

{{Status|Canon}}
{{disambig header|the MJOLNIR Mark IV Grenadier variant|MJOLNIR armor developed from Project GUNGNIR|GUNGNIR-class Mjolnir}}
{{Armor infobox
|name=Grenadier
|image=[[File:HTMCC HR Spartan Grenadier.png|250px]]
|manufacturer=[[Materials Group]]{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG|EVG|Page=85}}
|testsite=[[Damascus Materials Testing Facility]]{{Ref/Reuse|Id=EVG}}
|type=MJOLNIR (GEN1)
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]]
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]] {{C|compatible}}
[[MJOLNIR (GEN3)]] {{C|Compatible}}
|role=Prototyping energy shields
}}

The '''MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/G''', also known as '''Grenadier''', is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|MJOLNIR Mark IV Powered Assault Armor]].

==Overview==
===Design details===
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. It is equipped with blast-guard pauldrons.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=EVG}} The Grenadier helmet can support the addition of [[AN/PZY-6011Y TYPHON]] and [[AN/PZY-6011Y TYPHON]] Command Network Modules, and a [[UA/Type E3|Type E3]] UA module. The Grenadier chestpiece is additionally fitted with a [[VAUNTLOCK]] power pack - which is capable of powering the suit's shields should the suit's [[fusion reactor]] fail.

===Development history===
The Mark IV [G] prototype{{Ref/Note|Although the ''Halo: Reach'' Armory consistently describes the [G] variant ''itself'' as a prototype, ''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide'' makes no mention of this, instead stating that GRENADIER is ''derived from'' the first Mark IV helmet prototypes. While the book's description may stem from a misinterpretation of the original source, both are represented in this article since they do not contradict one another.}} was introduced just over a decade after Mjolnir entered service.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=EVG}} Intended to provide additional protection from concussive force, the Mark IV [G] helmet is an up-armored version of the first Mark IV prototypes,{{Ref/Reuse|Id=EVG}} with an expensive lightweight composite shell.{{Ref/Game|Id=HI|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Grenadier - Helmet Description|Quote=GRENADIER helmets are officially categorized as prototypes, as [[UNSC Special Forces#Naval Special Warfare Command|NAVSPCWAR]] wrestles with the overwhelming cost of its lightweight armored composite shell.}} The [G] variant served as the basis for all subsequent supplemental armor development programs; it is compatible with later models such as the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]]. The [G] variant served as a test bed for incorporating energy shielding technology with the MJOLNIR program,{{Ref/Game|Id=Armory|HR|Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory|Detail=Collar/Grenadier - Description}} although these tests were ultimately unsuccessful;{{Ref/Book|[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]}} energy shielding had previously been tested as of [[2531]].{{Ref/Book|Id=EVG119|Halo: The Essential Visual Guide|Page=119}}{{Ref/Note|''"Energy shielding was a key feature of Mark V, although other Spartan squads had field-tested prototypes of this technology as early as 2531."''}}

After the first wave of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|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]].{{Ref/Site|Id=CF:Noble|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-noble-intentions|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Noble Intentions|D=01|M=6|Y=2020}} As late as [[2560]], GEN1 Grenadier could still be requisitioned by [[Spartan Operations|Spartans]], upgraded to be roughly equivalent to GEN3.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFParallel|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/parallel-threads|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Parallel Threads|D=25|M=6|Y=2021}}

===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.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=EVG}} 

==In-game information==
===''Halo: Reach''===
{{quote|The Mk. IV [G] variant is an up-armored prototype based on the basic Mk. IV helmet.}}
All Grenadier armor types in the [[Armor customization (Halo: Reach)|Armory]] are unlockable in the game's purchase system via the use of [[Credits|cR]]. In ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection'', the Grenadier set is attainable in the [[Season 1: Noble]] progression system. Due to its adoption from the customized armor of [[Jorge-052]], the Grenadier [UA] chest plate has his Spartan tag "052" written on the collar.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! style="width: 20%"|Armor
! style="width: 40%"|Description
! style="width: 20%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo: Reach'')
! style="width: 20%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo: MCC'')
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR Grenadier Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Grenadier helmet
|align="left"|The Mk.IV[G] variant is an up-armored prototype based on the basic Mk.IV helmet.
|{{Rank/HR|wo|link=yes}}, 25,000 cR
|[[Season 1: Noble|Season 1]], Tier 39 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR Grenadier UA Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Grenadier ([[Armor accessories/UA|UA]])
|align="left"|Up-armored variant of the [G] prototype helmet.
|{{Rank/HR|wo|link=yes}}, 5,000 cR
|[[Season 1: Noble|Season 1]], Tier 39 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR Grenadier UAFC Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Grenadier ([[Armor accessories/UA|UA]]/[[Hardened Uplink|FC]])
|align="left"|Up-armored variant with command network and external uplink modules.
|{{Rank/HR|wo|link=yes}}, 2,000 cR
|[[Season 1: Noble|Season 1]], Tier 41 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR Grenadier RShoulder Icon.png|75px]][[File:HR Grenadier LShoulder Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Grenadier shoulders
|align="left"|The MJOLNIR[G] prototype informed all subsequent supplemental armor development programs.
|{{Rank/HR|col|link=yes}}, 65,000 cR
|[[Season 1: Noble|Season 1]], Tier 76 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR Grenadier Chest Icon.png|75px]]<br/>[[Armor accessories/Collar|Collar/Grenadier]]
|align="left"|The [G] prototype was the test bed for incorporating shield technology with MJOLNIR PAA.
|{{Rank/HR|capt|link=yes}}, 4,000 cR
|[[Season 1: Noble|Season 1]], Tier 47 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR Grenadier Chest Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Collar/Grenadier [UA]
|align="left"|Unfortunately, they don't make prosthetic situational awareness.
|{{Rank/HR|gen|link=yes}}, 40,000 cR
|[[Season 1: Noble|Season 1]], Tier 49 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR GrenadierUAR Chest Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Collar/Grenadier [UA] [R]
|align="left"|Mil-spec [[Artificial limb|prosthetic limb]] and shield test bed platform.
|N/A
|[[Season 5: Anvil|Season 5]], Tier 55 ({{SeasonPoint|1}})
|- align="center"
|[[File:HR Grenadier Knee Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Grenadier knee guards
|align="left"|The MJOLNIR[G] prototype informed all subsequent supplemental armor development programs.
|{{Rank/HR|ltcol|link=yes}}, 45,000 cR
|[[Season 1: Noble|Season 1]] Tier 64, {{SeasonPoint|1}}
|}

===''Halo Infinite'' - Upgraded GEN1===
The Grenadier helmet and its attachments are available for [[multiplayer]] Spartan [[Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|armor customization]] in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. The Grenadier shoulders are available under the [[SAP attachments|SAP series of shoulder pads]], while the knee pads are available under the [[UA attachments|UA series of knee pads]] on the [[B-class Mjolnir|Mark V [B] armor core]].
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Armor
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Manufacturer
! scope="col" style="width: 40%" |Lore
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Rarity
! scope="col" style="width: 20%" |Unlock Requirements
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF Grenadier Helmet Icon.png|75px]]<br/>Grenadier
|[[Materials Group]]
|GRENADIER helmets are officially categorized as prototypes, as [[UNSC Special Forces#Naval Special Warfare Command|NAVSPCWAR]] wrestles with the overwhelming cost of its lightweight armored composite shell.
|Epic
|[[Season 01: Heroes of Reach]] [[Battle Pass]] level 75 (Premium)
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF UA VAUNTLOCK Chest Icon.png|75px]]<br/>[[UA attachments|UA]]/[[VAUNTLOCK]]
|Materials Group
|An addition to an armored yoke, this ensemble includes an early-model VAUNTLOCK power pack, which can temporarily power Mjolnir shields if the suit's fusion power plant fails.
|Legendary
|Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 73 (Premium)
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF SAP GND LShoulder Icon.png|75px]][[File:HINF SAP GND RShoulder Icon.png|75px]]<br/>[[SAP attachments|SAP]]/GND
|[[Misriah Armory]]
|The baseline by which all supplemental armor is rated.
|Epic
|
*Left: [[Winter Update]] Battle Pass level 14 (Free)
*Right: Winter Update Battle Pass level 15 (Free)
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF UA Type JOR Knee Icon.png|75px]]<br/>[[UA attachments|UA]]/Type GND{{Ref/Note|Id=jor|UA/Type JOR in [[Season 01: Heroes of Reach]].}}
|Materials Group
|MJOLNIR [G] up-armored prototypes incorporated a layer of shock-dissipating fractal cubes, which became standard in later designs.
|Epic
|Season 01: Heroes of Reach Battle Pass level 72 (Premium)
|-
|align="center"|[[File:HINF - Store icon - Transgressor.png|75px]]<br/>Transgressor Kit
|The [[Flood]]
|ALERT! [[Emergency Contact Protocol Upsilon|PROTOCOL UPSILON]] IS ACTIVE Immediately move to limit Flood expansion and initiate full quarantine. All UEG and UNSC rules of engagement are suspended for duration of containment efforts. Infected personnel are to be killed on sight and their remains cremated, if possible. Spartans are expressively prohibited from attempting treatment of infected individuals. Additionally, all personnel must wear appropriate protective gear and follow decontamination protocols when entering or exiting designated quarantine zones. Any breach of biological containment will result in severe consequences under the UCMJ.
|Legendary
|Purchase the "Transgressor" Bundle from the Shop for 2,200 cR
|}
====Attachments====
*[[CNM/BNR/FARNDALE]]
*[[CNM/BNR/TYPHON]]
*[[TAC/RS/STARLIGHT]]
*[[TAC/RS/WILLOW]]
*[[UA/Type E3]]

==Production notes==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Grenadier}}
The Grenadier helmet resembles [[:File:Halo Wars - Mark IV.png|an early design]] of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV]] created during the production of ''[[Halo Wars]]''. It also resembles [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV#Unknown Mark IV suit|the Mark IV armor]] on the cover of ''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''.

==Gallery==
===''Halo: Reach''===
<gallery>
File:HR_GrenadierHelmet_Concept.jpg|Concept art of [[Jorge-052|Jorge-052's]] Grenadier helmet with UA attachment for ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:HR_Jorge-052_Concept.png|Another concept art of Jorge with the helmet, knee guards, and left shoulder armor.
File:Jorge.png|Outdated render, shown with UA attachment on the helmet.
File:Jorge-052.jpg|Final in-game appearance of the helmet with UA attachment and shoulder armor.
File:Grenadier_Helmet.jpg|The base Grenadier helmet in ''Halo: Reach'' Armory.
File:Armour - Grenadier.jpg|All Grenadier armor permutations in ''Halo: Reach'' Armory.
File:HR GRENADIER Helmet.jpg|A Mark IV Grenadier helmet in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.
File:HR GRENADIER UA.jpg|An up-armored Grenadier helmet in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
File:HR GRENADIER UA FC.jpg|An up-armored Grenadier helmet with HUL and CNM attachments in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
File:HR GRENADIER Shoulder.jpg|Grenadier shoulder armor in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
File:HR GRENADIER Chest.jpg|The Grenadier chest armor in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
File:HR GRENADIER Collar.jpg|Up-armored Grenadier chest armor with collar in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.
</gallery>
===''Halo Infinite''===
<gallery>
File:HINF-NOBLEDefender.png|Pre-release image of the Grenadier helmet.
File:HINF Spartan GND 1.jpg|A Grenadier-clad Spartan with an [[MA40 assault rifle]].
File:HINF Spartan GND 2.jpg|A Grenadier-clad Spartan [[sprint]]ing with an [[MA40 assault rifle]].
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Remember Reach]]''
**''[[Deliver Hope]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' 
**''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
*''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: Winter Contention]]''

==Notes==
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==Sources==
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{{Navbox/Universe/Mjolnir|Overview|GEN1}}
[[Category:MJOLNIR armor]]
[[Category:Halo: Reach multiplayer armor permutations]]
[[Category:Halo Infinite multiplayer armor permutations]]