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It was introduced in [[2535]], ten years after the first version of MJOLNIR entered service.<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 84''</ref> The [G] variant served as the basis for all subsequent supplemental armor development programs and 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>'''Halo: Reach''', ''Armory''</ref> though these test were not successful;<ref>[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]</ref> energy shielding had previously been tested by [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II]] [[Red Team]] in [[2531]].<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 119'': ''"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.</ref> [[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. The shoulder pauldrons for this armor set are categorized as "blast-guard pauldrons".<ref name="EVG"/> | It was introduced in [[2535]], ten years after the first version of MJOLNIR entered service.<ref name="EVG">'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 84''</ref> The [G] variant served as the basis for all subsequent supplemental armor development programs and 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>'''Halo: Reach''', ''Armory''</ref> though these test were not successful;<ref>[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]</ref> energy shielding had previously been tested by [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II]] [[Red Team]] in [[2531]].<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 119'': ''"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.</ref> [[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. The shoulder pauldrons for this armor set are categorized as "blast-guard pauldrons".<ref name="EVG"/> | ||
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 this suit, this | 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 this suit, this led to the creation of the [[INDOMITABLE-class Mjolnir]].<ref name="CF:Noble">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-noble-intentions '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder 5/6/2016: Noble Intentions'']</ref> | ||
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