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'''RAKSHASA-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]]{{Ref/Reuse|HWCF128EncyclopediaExtravaganza}} manufactured by [[Lethbridge Industrial]].{{Ref/Reuse|HIAHCoreRakshasa}}{{Ref/Reuse|HIAHHelmetRakshasa}}
'''RAKSHASA-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]]{{Ref/Reuse|HWCF128EncyclopediaExtravaganza}} manufactured by [[Lethbridge Industrial]].{{Ref/Reuse|HIAHCoreRakshasa}}{{Ref/Reuse|HIAHHelmetRakshasa}} The RAKSHASA is versatile, easy to maintain, and comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. Critical advantages for long-duration remote operations in hostile environments. RAKSHASA armor was battle-tested by Delta-6 hunter-killer teams and disruption operatives who ranged far into the former Covenant core worlds. Key to its success are multiple levels of subsystem redundancy and an integral self-repair system.


==Overview==
==Overview==
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===Usage===
===Usage===
During the armors service, it began to represent lived history, where the armor of one Spartan wearing Rakshasa may carry on to another.{{Ref/Site|Id=HWCF129EklundsEnsemble|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-eklunds-ensemble|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Eklund's Ensemble|D=28|M=2|Y=2023}}
The Rakshasa armor was worn by [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]] [[Sigrid Eklund]] and [[Hieu Dinh]] during the [[Created uprising]].{{Ref/Game|HI|Halo Infinite Season 2 Lone Wolves Intro Cinematic|Season 2 Lone Wolves Intro Cinematic}}
 
Rakshasa was worn by [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV's]] [[Sigrid Eklund]] and [[Hieu Dinh]],{{Ref/Game|HI|Halo Infinite Season 2 Lone Wolves Intro Cinematic|Season 2 Lone Wolves Intro Cinematic}} where Eklund documented in her [[Sigrid Eklund's field notes|field notes]] several experiences on equipment usable on Rakshasa.{{Ref/Reuse|HWCF129EklundsEnsemble}}


===Variants===
===Variants===
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*'''[[BUNYIP-class Mjolnir|Bunyip]]''' - A variant donned to Spartans assigned to questionable missions
*'''[[BUNYIP-class Mjolnir|Bunyip]]''' - A variant donned to Spartans assigned to questionable missions
*'''[[CAMBION-class Mjolnir|Cambion]]''' - A variant designed to hunt down human targets
*'''[[CAMBION-class Mjolnir|Cambion]]''' - A variant designed to hunt down human targets
*'''[[CONQUEROR-class helmet|Conqueror]]''' - A Banished/Venezian variant made with the fusion of Covenant and UNSC technologies, compatible with the Rakshasa armor
*'''[[LECHUZA-class Mjolnir|Lechuza]]''' - A variant found in an abandoned ONI black site
*'''[[LECHUZA-class Mjolnir|Lechuza]]''' - A variant found in an abandoned ONI black site
*'''[[LOCUS-class Mjolnir|Locus]]''' - A variant designed for tactical and strategic infiltration. Known for its incredible resiliency
*'''[[LOCUS-class Mjolnir|Locus]]''' - A variant designed for tactical and strategic infiltration. Known for its incredible resiliency
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*'''[[SCORN-class Mjolnir|Scorn]]''' - A variant used by Spartans who were part of supposedly disbanded black ops units
*'''[[SCORN-class Mjolnir|Scorn]]''' - A variant used by Spartans who were part of supposedly disbanded black ops units
*'''[[STRIBOG-class Mjolnir|Stribog]]''' - A variant for reconnaissance
*'''[[STRIBOG-class Mjolnir|Stribog]]''' - A variant for reconnaissance
*'''[[TASKMASTER-class helmet|Taskmaster]]''' - A variant used by Banished mercenary commanders, compatible with the Rakshasa armor.
*'''[[ULLR-class Mjolnir|ULLR]]''' - A variant that make use of the experimental Mímir interface
*'''[[ULLR-class Mjolnir|ULLR]]''' - A variant that make use of the experimental Mímir interface
*'''[[VIPER-class Mjolnir|Viper]]''' - A variant that increase aggression levels and improve reaction times via its neural interface.
*'''[[VIPER-class Mjolnir|Viper]]''' - A variant that increase aggression levels and improve reaction times via its neural interface.

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Rakshasa
Rakshasa full body picture
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Lethbridge Industrial[1][2]

Type:

MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor[3]

Role(s):

  • Versatility
  • Easier maintenance
  • Comfortability
  • Assassination and disruption[1][2]
Technical specifications

Feature(s):

  • Multiple levels of subsystem redundancy
  • Integral self-repair system[1][2]
 

RAKSHASA-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor[3] manufactured by Lethbridge Industrial.[1][2] The RAKSHASA is versatile, easy to maintain, and comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. Critical advantages for long-duration remote operations in hostile environments. RAKSHASA armor was battle-tested by Delta-6 hunter-killer teams and disruption operatives who ranged far into the former Covenant core worlds. Key to its success are multiple levels of subsystem redundancy and an integral self-repair system.

Overview

Design details

The Rakshasa is versatile, easy to maintain, and comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. Critical advantages for long-duration remote operations in hostile environments. Another key to its success are multiple levels of subsystem redundancy and an integral self-repair system.[1][2] Rakshasa is also able to be equipped, or adapted to use several attachments or gear.[3]

Development history

Developed by Lethbridge Industrial, the Rakshasa armor was battle-tested by Delta-6 hunter-killer teams and disruption operatives who ranged far into the former Covenant core worlds.[1]

Usage

The Rakshasa armor was worn by Spartan-IVs Sigrid Eklund and Hieu Dinh during the Created uprising.[4]

Variants

A list of variants compatible with the Rakshasa platform.

  • AKIS II-GRD - A variant built for superhuman stalkers, killers, and assassins
  • Artaius - A variant of combat exoframe, compatible with the Rakshasa armor
  • Bunyip - A variant donned to Spartans assigned to questionable missions
  • Cambion - A variant designed to hunt down human targets
  • Conqueror - A Banished/Venezian variant made with the fusion of Covenant and UNSC technologies, compatible with the Rakshasa armor
  • Lechuza - A variant found in an abandoned ONI black site
  • Locus - A variant designed for tactical and strategic infiltration. Known for its incredible resiliency
  • Morrigan - A variant that use the latest reverse-engineered Jiralhanae stalker sensors captured from Banished raiders
  • Rasetsu - A variant with optimizations for long term survival in atmospheres tainted by corrosive agents, chemical weapons, and biological threats
  • Shikari - A variant for locating, identifying, tracking, and communicating the status of highly elusive targets
  • Scorn - A variant used by Spartans who were part of supposedly disbanded black ops units
  • Stribog - A variant for reconnaissance
  • Taskmaster - A variant used by Banished mercenary commanders, compatible with the Rakshasa armor.
  • ULLR - A variant that make use of the experimental Mímir interface
  • Viper - A variant that increase aggression levels and improve reaction times via its neural interface.

In-game information

For armor pieces compatible with the Rakshasa armor core, see here.

The Rakshasa armor core is unlockable after attaining level 6 on the free Battle Pass in Season 02: Lone Wolves, the second season of Halo Infinite multiplayer. With the release of the December update during Halo Infinite's Winter Update, the Rakshasa core was granted to all players for free.[5]

Armor Manufacturer Lore Rarity Unlock Requirements
Rakshasa Core Icon
Rakshasa armor core 		Lethbridge Industrial RAKSHASA armor was battle-tested by Delta-6 hunter-killer teams and disruption operatives who ranged far into the former Covenant core worlds. Key to its success are multiple levels of subsystem redundancy and an integral self-repair system. Epic
The RAKSHASA helmet from Halo Infinite
RAKSHASA helmet 		Lethbridge Industrial The RAKSHASA is versatile, easy to maintain, and comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. Critical advantages for long-duration remote operations in hostile environments. Common
  • Season 02: Lone Wolves Battle Pass Level 6 (Free)
  • Unlocked by default as of December 2022 Update
Menu Icon for HUL-I/BNR/DEWSPRING helmet attachment
HUL-I/BNR/DEWSPRING 		Materials Group DEWSPRING is an uplink co-processor which provides hardware-acceleration for interpreting deep-layer Covenant proselytization network protocols, which remain in widespread use by various remnant forces and pocket empires. Epic Complete the "Right Between the Eyes" Ultimate Challenge between June 21 and June 28, 2022
Menu icon for TALLYHO helmet attachment
Metashak Tallyho 		Lethbridge Industrial Anarchic "podnets" used by urban youth and frontier communities for local communications can be useful sources of intelligence if Spartans know how to listen in. Epic Season 02: Lone Wolves Battle Pass Level 74 (Premium)
Menu icon for MIDNIGHT helmet attachment
TAC/RS/MIDNIGHT 		Lethbridge Industrial A slightly updated version of the archaic AN/PZY-800 sensor. Used by Spartan operatives that must carry a minimum of network-enabled gear, as AI-designed hardware may now be susceptible to exploits crafted by Created security forces. Epic Season 02: Lone Wolves Battle Pass Level 53 (Premium)

Trivia

Rakshasa (राक्षस) is a Sanskrit term for "demon" or "monster".

Gallery

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Developmental images

  • Concept art of RAKSHASA-class Mjolnir for Halo Infinite.

    Concept art of RAKSHASA-class Mjolnir for Halo Infinite.

  • More concept art of Rakshasa.

    More concept art of Rakshasa.

  • Finalized concept art of Rakshasa.

    Finalized concept art of Rakshasa.

Promotional images

  • Promotional image featuring Rakshasa armor with the Tawney Prairie coating.

    Promotional image featuring Rakshasa armor with the Tawney Prairie coating.

  • A promotional image of the Redsteel Splinter armor coating, featuring a Rakshasa-clad Spartan.

    A promotional image of the Redsteel Splinter armor coating, featuring a Rakshasa-clad Spartan.

  • A promotional image of the Steel Series of coatings, featuring a Rakshasa-clad Spartan.

    A promotional image of the Steel Series of coatings, featuring a Rakshasa-clad Spartan.

Screenshots

  • A Rakshasa helmet equipped with the HUL-I/BNR/DEWSPRING attachment.

    A Rakshasa helmet equipped with the HUL-I/BNR/DEWSPRING attachment.

  • A Rakshasa-clad Spartan-IV making use of the Deep Stalker armor coating and the TAC/RS/MIDNIGHT attachment.

    A Rakshasa-clad Spartan-IV making use of the Deep Stalker armor coating and the TAC/RS/MIDNIGHT attachment.

  • A Spartan-IV wearing a Rakshasa helmet with a Metashak Tallyho attachment.

    A Spartan-IV wearing a Rakshasa helmet with a Metashak Tallyho attachment.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: Rakshasa - Armor Core Description "RAKSHASA armor was battle-tested by Delta-6 hunter-killer teams and disruption operatives who ranged far into the former Covenant core worlds. Key to its success are multiple levels of subsystem redundancy and an integral self-repair system."
  2. ^ a b c d e Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: Rakshasa - Helmet Description "The RAKSHASA is versatile, easy to maintain, and comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. Critical advantages for long-duration remote operations in hostile environments."
  3. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Encyclopedia Extravaganza (Retrieved on Feb 28, 2023) [archive]
  4. ^ Halo Infinite, Season 2 Lone Wolves Intro Cinematic
  5. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Halo Infinite | December 2022 Update (Retrieved on Dec 8, 2022) [archive]

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List of armor permutations by game title

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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 (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)
For a complete list, check out our armor category.

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List of armor permutations by generation

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MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor
Mainline armor generations
Mark I • Mark II • Mark III • GEN1 (Mark IV • Mark V • Black • Mark VI • Mark VII) • GEN2 • GEN3
Armor components
Competing and related projects
ARTAIUS • Buccaneer • COBALT • HAYABUSA • HRUNTING • MELAENO • Mirage • OSTEO • Rakshasa • Shinobi • SPI • YGGDRASIL
Armor permutations (by generation)
Supplemental equipment
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Other Mjolnir
Anvil station armor
Air Assault • Aviator • Compass • COS • Deadeye • Demo • Hammerhead • Hivemind • Infiltrator • Lancer • Navigator • Nomdagro • Pioneer • Rhine • Soldier • Suture • Tanker • Warrior
Rakshasa
AKIS II-GRD • Artaius • Bunyip • Cambion • Lechuza • Locus • Morrigan • Rakshasa • Rasetsu • Scorn • Shikari • Stribog • ULLR • Viper
Mirage IIC
Athlon • Balor • Belus • Erinyes • Extender • Mirage IIC • Neith • Nexus • Skymarcher • Squire • Street Viper • Tyro • Veles
Hazmat
Other
For a complete list, check out our MJOLNIR armor category.
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