AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir
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| Air Assault | |
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GEN2
 Prototype
 GEN1 Mark V
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Manufacturer(s): |
Ushuaia Armory (GEN1)[1] |
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Testing site(s): |
Siófok Firing Range (GEN1)[1] |
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Role(s): |
Airborne infantry maneuvers |
AIR ASSAULT-class Mjolnir, also designated as the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/AA variant, is a MJOLNIR armor variant originally designed by Ushuaia Armory, with the GEN2 version being manufactured by the Naphtali Contractor Corporation.[3]
GEN1 overview[edit]
| “ | Entered service in 2535; the MJOLNIR/AA variant is exclusive to Army airborne units.[4] | ” |
Design details[edit]
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.[1] The helmet is compatible with the Type C1 UA module, AN/PZY-990T STARLIGHT remote sensor and AN/PZY-6011Y TYPHON Command Network Module.
Development history[edit]
While the Air Assault was developed for use by UNSC Army airborne units,[4] the MJOLNIR variant differed from those used by the UNSC Army airbone units at a fundamental technical level.[5] It was designed as an improvement to the ODST helmet and was heavily influenced by Ushuaia's previous work on the Marine Corps BDU.[1] Air Assault helmets in the FC-I configuration were preferred by UNSC Army Pathfinders.[6]
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.[1][4]
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 version of this suit. This led to the creation of the INTRUDER-class Mjolnir.[7]
As late as 2560, the GEN1 Air Assault helmet could still be requisitioned by Spartans, upgraded to be roughly equivalent to GEN3.[8]
Usage[edit]
Spartan Catherine-B320 of NOBLE Team wore a Mark V AA helmet during the Battle of Fumirole[9] and the Fall of Reach.[4] 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.[10]
