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*The Air Assault helmet, (especially the GEN2 version), closely resembles [[:File:H2-ODST-Squad.jpg|the helmets]] worn by Orbital Drop Shock Troopers in ''[[Halo 2]]''. The most prominent similarity is the faceplate, which is much less rounded than the version of the ODST helmet seen in post-''Halo 2'' media.
*The Air Assault helmet, (especially the GEN2 version), closely resembles [[:File:H2-ODST-Squad.jpg|the helmets]] worn by Orbital Drop Shock Troopers in ''[[Halo 2]]''. The most prominent similarity is the faceplate, which is much less rounded than the version of the ODST helmet seen in post-''Halo 2'' media.
*The GEN2 Air Assault chestplate closely resembles that of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|MJOLNIR Mark V]], the [[MJOLNIR_Powered_Assault_Armor/B_variant|[B] Variant]] specifically, and the similar [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]] variant worn by [[Gray Team]].
*The GEN2 Air Assault chestplate closely resembles that of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|MJOLNIR Mark V]], the [[MJOLNIR_Powered_Assault_Armor/B_variant|[B] Variant]] specifically, and the similar [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]] variant worn by [[Gray Team]].
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Template:Armor Infobox The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/AA variant, otherwise known as Air Assault, is a MJOLNIR armor variant originally designed by Ushuaia Armory, with the GEN2 version being manufactured by the Naphtali Contractor Corporation.[1]

GEN1 information

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Overview

The GEN1 Air Assault helmet offers key advantages during airborne deployment scenarios. It has specialized optics that can provide real-time satellite imagery and enemy signature allocation.[2]

Development history

Air Assault was developed for use by UNSC Army airborne units. It was designed as an improvement to the ODST helmet[3] and was heavily influenced by Ushuaia's previous work on the Marine Corps BDU.[2]

In 2535, after being tested at Ushuaia's Siófok Firing Range, the Air Assault helmet was introduced as a variant of the Mark IV MJOLNIR armor and was also adopted as the standard helmet of the UNSC Army's airborne division. In late 2551, the helmet was upgraded for use with the Mark V MJOLNIR system.[4][2]

Spartan Kat-B320 of NOBLE Team wore a Mark V AA helmet during the Battle of Fumirole[5] and the Fall of Reach.[6] During the Battle of Earth, ONI deployed security personnel with the Air Assault armor to prevent Covenant forces from gaining control of the skyhook defense complexes above Earth and Luna.[7]

  • Mark V Air Assault Helmet.

    Mark V Air Assault Helmet.

GEN2 information

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Overview

The Air Assault helmet's superficial design remained largely unchanged during the transition from GEN1 to GEN2. The GEN2 Air Assault helmet is equipped with a long range integrated comm network.[8]

The new pauldrons seem to have succeeded the GEN1 FJ/PARA in design and function as they have a low-drag pauldron system.[1][7][8]

The chest has a locking retrieval brace.[8]

Development history

After the Human-Covenant War, the Naphtali Contractor Corporation began manufacturing the GEN2 version of the Air Assault helmet, as well as the matching torso armor and shoulder pieces.[8]

It was tested in the Buffalo Breaker Yards, and the Cascadian city of Mindoro.[9] In early 2555 Air Assault was tested at Anvil Station, and was considered a front runner for the standard armor set issued to newly recruited Spartan-IVs.[10][note 1] However, the contract ultimately went to Hannibal Weapon Systems' RECRUIT-class suite, though Air Assault does meet all of the UNSC Ordnance Commission strictures for ground combat.[8]

GEN2 Air Assault provides functional support across a number of colonies as well as remotely deployed combat units. This set is also primarily used by ONI security personnel on the skyhooks above Earth and Luna.[8]

The helmet is popular among Spartan fireteam leaders due to its communications system, though Napthali continues to market the helmet to the UNSC Army. Offshoots of the Air Assault armor have also been considered for adoption by unaugmented Delta-Six Division operators, but larger-scale adoption of the system has been hindered by its high cost, with each suit costing as much as a dropship.[11]

In-game information

Halo: Reach - Gen 1 Mark V variant

The MJOLNIR/AA variant was developed as an improvement of the venerable ODST helmet.
Base Price: 15,000 cR, Warrant Officer

  • Description: Entered service in 2535; the MJOLNIR/AA varient is exclusive to Army airborne units.

UA/CNM Price: 7,500 cR, Warrant Officer

  • Description: Up-armored varient with command network module

FC-I Price: 5,000 cR, Warrant Officer

  • Description: Command network module-Improved; external hardened uplink. A favorite of Pathfinder units

Halo 4 - Gen 2 variant

Unlock: Achieve Spartan Rank 11

  • Description: Primarily used by ONI security personnel on the skyhooks above Earth and Luna.

Available skins: VERG (Verge) and VISN (Vision)

Halo 5: Guardians - Gen 2 variant

This armor set in Halo 5: Guardians permanently has the following

Unlock: Common REQ card

  • Helmet Description: The AIR ASSAULT helmet's long-range comm system makes it popular with Spartan fireteam leaders, but Naphtali also markets this helmet to Army special forces.
  • Body Description: AIR ASSAULT spin-offs were considered for adoption by unaugmented Delta-Six operators, but each suit costs as much as a dropship.

Available skins: Disrupt, Impact, and Specialist
Disrupt Unlock: Uncommon REQ card
Impact Unlock: Rare REQ card
Specialist Unlock: Ultra Rare REQ card

Trivia

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  • The Air Assault helmet, (especially the GEN2 version), closely resembles the helmets worn by Orbital Drop Shock Troopers in Halo 2. The most prominent similarity is the faceplate, which is much less rounded than the version of the ODST helmet seen in post-Halo 2 media.
  • The GEN2 Air Assault chestplate closely resembles that of the MJOLNIR Mark V, the [B] Variant specifically, and the similar Mark IV variant worn by Gray Team.

Notes

  1. ^ Weapon designations in games during their Alpha and Beta builds often differ from their given canon designations once game development has been completed. Therefore, this is not a reliable source. However, as the only source available it should be taken as canon until a more official source gives the weapon its designation.

Gallery

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  • The Air Assault helmet as seen in the Armory.

    The Air Assault helmet as seen in the Armory.

  • Kat-B320 wearing her AA helmet.

    Kat-B320 wearing her AA helmet.

  • Kat wearing the AA helmet in combat.

    Kat wearing the AA helmet in combat.

  • A damaged AA helmet near Aszod on Reach.

    A damaged AA helmet near Aszod on Reach.

  • High poly render of the Air Assault armor for Halo 4.

    High poly render of the Air Assault armor for Halo 4.

  • Render of the Air Assault armor in Halo 4.

    Render of the Air Assault armor in Halo 4.

  • The Halo 4 Field Guide Air Assault Description.

    The Halo 4 Field Guide Air Assault Description.

  • A SPARTAN-IV wearing the GEN2 Air Assault armor.

    A SPARTAN-IV wearing the GEN2 Air Assault armor.

  • 3D render of Air Assault armor for Halo 4.

    3D render of Air Assault armor for Halo 4.

  • Frank Kodiak using Air Assault armor in Halo: Hunters in the Dark.

    Frank Kodiak using Air Assault armor in Halo: Hunters in the Dark.

  • A SPARTAN-IV (far left) wearing Air Assault armor in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.

    A SPARTAN-IV (far left) wearing Air Assault armor in the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta.

  • Air Assault armor that was originally on the Halo Online site.

    Air Assault armor that was originally on the Halo Online site.

  • The Air Assault armor in Halo Online closed alpha build.

    The Air Assault armor in Halo Online closed alpha build.

Halo 5: Guardians Skins

  • Normal Skin

    Normal Skin

  • Disrupt Skin

    Disrupt Skin

  • Impact Skin

    Impact Skin

  • Specialist Skin

    Specialist Skin

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo 4
  2. ^ a b c Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named EVG
  3. ^ Halo: Reach, Armory, Air Assault description: "The MJOLNIR/AA variant was developed as an improvement of the venerable ODST helmet."
  4. ^ Halo: Reach, Armory
  5. ^ Remember Reach, Deliver Hope
  6. ^ Halo: Reach
  7. ^ a b Halo 4 Interactive Guide
  8. ^ a b c d e f Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide
  9. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 146
  10. ^ Halo Archive Forums - Halo: Online (Closed Beta launching in Russia) - Page 2
  11. ^ Halo 5: Guardians

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List of armor permutations by game title

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List of armor permutations in Halo 3
Bungie Armor • CQB • EOD • EVA • HAYABUSA • Mark V • Mark VI • ODST • Recon • Rogue • Scout • Security • Katana
MCC-exclusive Spartan armor
Air Assault • Aviator • COS • Compass • Deadeye • Demo • Hammerhead • Hivemind • Infiltrator • Lancer • Mirage • Navigator • Nomdagro • ODST (COMM • DEMO • HVY • TAC) • Pioneer • Rhine • Soldier • Suture • Tanker • Warrior
MCC-exclusive Elite armor
Fractures Spartan armor
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List of armor permutations in Halo: Reach
Spartan armor
Air Assault • Commando • CQB • CQC • EOD • EVA • Grenadier • GUNGNIR • HAZOP • JFO • Mark V • Mark V[B] • Mark VI • Military Police • ODST • Operator • Pilot • Recon • Scout • Security • AKIS (MCC only) • Mariner (MCC only)
Spartan supplemental armor
Assault • Collar • FJ/PARA • Hard-point (HP) • Jump Jet restraints • Sniper • Tactical • Up-armored (UA) • GRD (MCC only) • EXO/TSCS (MCC only)
Elite armor sets
Fractures Spartan armor
Cut armor
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List of armor permutations in Halo 4
Armor

Regular: Air Assault • Aviator • CIO • Commando • Deadeye • Defender • EOD • Enforcer • EVA • FOTUS • GUNGNIR • HAZOP • Infiltrator • Locus • Mark VI • Oceanic • Orbital • Protector • Raider • Ranger • Recon • Recruit • Scanner • Scout • Soldier • Strider • Vanguard • Venator • Warrior • War Master

Specialization: Engineer • Operator • Pathfinder • Pioneer • Rogue • Stalker • Tracker • Wetwork
Forearms/Legs
MCC-exclusive
Cut armor
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List of armor permutations in Halo 2: Anniversary
Spartan armor
Canon Spartan armor Centurion • Hoplite • Mark VI • Orion
Canon Spartan armor attachments Breach • TAC/SRV-III • UA/GRT78 • UA/KOTIN • UA/WAYLAND
Fractures Spartan armor Bioroid • Megaframe • Panzerdoll • Trooper
Elite harness
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List of armor permutations in Halo 5: Guardians
Achilles • Air Assault • Anubis • Argonaut • Argus • Athlon • Atlas • Aviator • Breaker • Buccaneer • CQB • Centurion • Challenger • Cinder • CIO • Commando • Copperhead • Cyclops • Cypher • Deadeye • Decimator • Defender • Dynast • EOD • Enforcer • Engineer • EVA (GEN1 and GEN2) • Fenrir • Foehammer • FOTUS • Freebooter • Goblin • GUNGNIR • Helioskrill • Hellcat • Helljumper • Hermes • Hunter • Icarus • Indomitable • Infiltrator • Interceptor • Intruder • Jumpmaster • Legionnaire • Locus • Mako • Marauder • Mark IV • Mark V (Alpha and Delta) • Mark VI (GEN1 and GEN2) • Maverick • Military Police • Nightfall • NOBLE • Nomad • Olive • Operator (GEN1 and GEN2) • Orbital • Pathfinder • Pioneer • Pilot • Protector • Raider • Raijin • Ranger • Reaper • Recluse • Recon (GEN1 and GEN2) • Recruit • Rogue • Scanner • Scout • Security (GEN1 and GEN2) • Seeker • Shinobi • Soldier • Stalker • Stinger • Strider • Teishin • Technician • Timmy • Tracer • Tracker • Valkyrie • Vector • Venator • Venture • Vigilant • Viper • Void Dancer • Warrior • War Master • Wetwork • Wrath
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List of armor permutations in Halo Infinite
Spartan armor

Mark VII (Agitator • Anubis • Armet • Aviator • Barrister • Brawler • Camazotz • Cavallino • Celox • Cestus • Champion • Courier • Deadeye • Dokkaebi • Enigma • Firefall • Flanker • Hawker • ISR • Kai-125 • Linebreaker • Mark V Zeta • Mark VI • Mark VI MOD • Mark VII • Menachite • Mercury • Rampart • Renegade • Riz-028 • Rockeye • Security GEN3 • Soldier • Stormfall • Talon • Trailblazer • Trendlock • Torchbearer • Tormenter • Vannak-134 • Volant • War Master • Winterknight • Zvezda)
Mark V [B] (Air Assault • Commando • CQB • CQC • EOD • EVA • Grenadier • GUNGNIR • HAZOP • JFO • Mark V • Mark V [B] • Mark VI • ODST • Operator • Pilot • Recon • Scout • Security)
Rakshasa (AKIS II-GRD • Artaius • Bunyip • Cambion • Conqueror • Lechuza • Locus • Morrigan • Rakshasa • Rasetsu • Scorn • Shikari • Stribog • Taskmaster • Ullr • Viper)
Mirage IIC (Athlon • Balor • Belus • Erinyes • Extender • Mirage IIC • Neith • Nexus • Skymarcher • Squire • Street Viper • Tyro • Veles)
Hazmat (Ashmaw • Burrowlens • Farkas • Mark VI CBRN • Notus • Oberon • OSTEO • Ogun • Project CORSAC • Serket • Skarbnik • Steelheart • Temfor • Voidspear)

Mark IV (Ardent • Ärger • Emil • Isidor • Mark IV • Paladin • Theodor • Ulrich • Valiant • Wilhelm • Ypsilon • Zacharias)
Spartan armor accessories
AAP • FC • FCI • SAP • TAC • UA (Type FJ) • UTIL
Other
Fractures Spartan armor

Yoroi (Azechi • Chonmage • Hakushika • Hikeshi • Kabuto • Kawari • Otomosho • Yokai)
Eaglestrike (Boggart • Brodie • Eaglestrike • Kerberos • Leadbelcher • M199X • Sky Marshal)

Chimera (Abatur • Chimera • Flenser • Fomorian • Geist • Grendel • Grimghast • Merrow • Mimir • Peaceweaver • Strigoi • Thresher • Wendigo)
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