HaloArray.png
Reclaimer - H4.png

CQB-class Mjolnir

From Halopedia, the Halo wiki

(Redirected from CQB)
CQB
GEN1 Mark VI
H3 CQB.png
GEN1 Mark V
HR CQB.png
Production overview

Manufacturer(s):

Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme[1][2][3][4]

Testing site(s):

Special Warfare Center Essen, Deutschland (developed)[1][2][3][4][5]
Special Warfare Center Seongnam, Hanguk (tested)[1][2][3][4][5]

Type:

MJOLNIR (GEN1)

MJOLNIR (GEN2)[6]

Role(s):

Close quarters combat[1][3][7]

 

The MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/C variant, colloquially known as the Close Quarters Battle (CQB) armor, is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor manufactured by Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme.[1][2][3][4]

GEN1 overview[edit]

Specifications[edit]

The CQB variant specializes in the improvement of survivability in close quarters engagements, this was done in the dispersal of kinetic energy, by looking at alternate methods to disperse the kinetic energy versus momentum transferred by a Spartan during combat. In addition the CQB's armor components are designed to optimize joint mobility in close quarters, and have an improved field of view.[1][2][3][7]

Although CQB surpasses CQC in overall integration, the variant's ability to allow ad hoc modifications is limited in comparison.[1][8]

Development history[edit]

As early as 2525 developmental Mjolnir permutations utilized physical architecture that would eventually be used for CQB.[9][10] Samuel-034 used such a variant during the Battle of Chi Ceti[11] and Daisy-023 used a similar variant.[12]

When evaluating different opportunities to improve MJOLNIR across an assortment of engagement types, German-based Beweglichkeitsrüstungsysteme proposed two distinctive variants CQC and CQB with one focus. Using data gathered from the UNSC's campaign on Jericho VII, that focus was to further improve the survivability in close quarter engagements.[1][2][3][4][5][8]

Field-tested at the Special Warfare Center Essen, in Deutschland, and integrating feedback gathered from the Special Warfare Center Seongnam, in Korea, CQB was ultimately launched as a successor to CQC[13] on the Mark V platform.[1][3] Its advances were eventually incorporated into the Mark VI series.[1][3][4][5]

Usage[edit]

The CQB armor was used successfully throughout 2552.[1]

GEN2 overview[edit]

GEN2 compatibility[edit]

As late as 2558, the GEN1 CQB helmet could be requisitioned by Spartans for use with their GEN2 Mjolnir suits.[6]

In-game information[edit]

Halo 3 - Mark VI GEN1[edit]

The CQB armor permutation is one of the default unlocked armor sets available in Halo 3.

Helmet Description Unlock requirements (Halo 3) Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
HTMCC H3 CQB Menu Render.png
CQB 		Helmet: The Mjolnir/C variant was developed and tested at UNSC facilities in Essen, Deutschland, and Songnam, Hanguk, respectively, integrating feedback gathered from the Jericho VII Theater. Unlocked by default. Unlocked by default.
Shoulder: Developed at Beweglichrüstungsysteme of Essen and tested at the Special Warfare Center in Songnam, the Mjolnir/C variant focuses on improving combat survivability and mobility.
Chest: The intent with the Mjolnir Mark VI Powered Assault Armor/C variant was to improve survivability in close combat, specifically by looking at alternative methods of K dispersal and improving joint mobility.
MCC: CQB variants of the Mjolnir Mark VI have enhanced kinetic dispersal layers and improved joint mobility.

Halo: Reach - Mark V GEN1[edit]

"The MJOLNIR/C variant was developed and tested at UNSC facilities in Esson and Songnam, respectively"

The CQB helmet is available as an unlockable helmet armor permutation in Halo: Reach. Alongside the Military Police helmet and UA/Base Security [W] chest, it cannot be unlocked in Halo: Reach through regular in-game means. Instead, it is unlocked by completing achievements for Halo 3 and Halo 3: ODST and career milestones on Halo Waypoint. Following the shutdown of Xbox 360 Halo online services in December 2021, this achievement will no longer be attainable.[14]

The helmet is unlockable as part of Season 1: Noble in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

Helmet Description Unlock requirements (Halo: Reach) Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
HR CQB Helmet Icon.png
CQB 		Developed at Beweglichrüstungsysteme and tested at the UNSC's Special Warfare Center. Reach Halo Waypoint Career Milestone 20 and Folks Need Heroes... achievement. Season 1, Tier 1 (Season point 1)
HR CQB HURS Helmet Icon.png
CQB (HU/RS/CNM) 		Hardened uplink/remote sensor package with command network module. Reach Halo Waypoint Career Milestone 25 and complete the Campaign Complete: Heroic achievement in Halo 3: ODST. CQB must already be unlocked. Season 1, Tier 6 (Season point 1)
HR CQB UAHUL Helmet Icon.png
CQB (UA/HUL) 		Up-armored variant with hardened uplink module for MILINT acquisition. Reach Halo Waypoint Career Milestone 30 and complete the Campaign Complete: Legendary achievement in Halo 3 and Gods Must Be Strong achievement in Halo: Reach. CQB HU/RS/CNM must already be unlocked. Season 1, Tier 10 (Season point 1)

Halo 5: Guardians - GEN2[edit]

The CQB helmet was one of a number of Reach-themed helmets and armors added into Halo 5: Guardians during the Memories of Reach update.

Helmet Description Unlock requirements (Halo 5: Guardians)
H5G REQ Helmets CQB Rare.png Beweglichrüstungsysteme houses the results of its decades-long work with reaction enhancers and predictive movement algorithms in the protective armored shell of battle-tested CQB helmets.
  • Rare REQ card
  • Unlock the limited-time Memories of Reach helmet pack for REQ Points 120,000

Trivia[edit]

  • According to a survey taken by Bungie around 14 March 2008, the CQB chest was one of the most used Spartan chest plates in Halo 3, and the helmet was the fourth most used.[15]

Gallery[edit]

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.

  • Concept art for the CQB variant for Halo 3.

  • CQB in the Halo 3 Beta.

  • Render of CQB holding a M41 SPNKR.

  • Render of a Spartan-II in orange Mark VI CQB armor.

  • MJOLNIR Mark VI CQB variant.

  • Close-up of the CQB Mark VI variant in Halo 3.

  • Overview of the Mark VI [C] variant.

  • Daisy-023 in her armor that looks similar to CQB armor in Halo Legends: Homecoming.

  • Concept art of the CQB helmet for Halo: Reach.

  • Overview of the CQB helmet on the Mark V armor.

  • Mark V CQB helmet reference.

  • Reference of the Mark V CQB helmet attachments.

  • Mark V CQB helmet in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

  • Mark V CQB helmet with HU, RS and CNM attachments.

  • An up-armored CQB helmet with HUL attachment.

  • Samuel-034 wearing CQB-like Mjolnir Mark IV in Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series.

  • Close up of the CQB-like Mark IV armor.

  • Models of the CQB helmet for Halo 5: Guardians.

  • A Spartan-IV wearing GEN2 CQB.

  • CQB in comparison to DYNAST-class Mjolnir, its post-war replacement.

  • CQB as rendered in The Master Chief Collection.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 39 (CQB Armor)
  2. ^ a b c d e f Halo 3 - Appearance - Armor - Armor Classification: Spartan - Shoulder - CQB description
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Bungie.net: C.Q.B.: Close Quarters Battle
  4. ^ a b c d e f g Halo: Reach - The Armory - Helmet - CQB description
  5. ^ a b c d Halo 3 - Appearance - Armor - Armor Classification: Spartan - Helmet - CQB description
  6. ^ a b Halo 5: Guardians - Customization - Helmet - CQB description
  7. ^ a b Halo 3 - Appearance - Armor - Armor Classification: Spartan - Body - CQB description
  8. ^ a b Halo: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 40 (CQC Armor)
  9. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder 10/8/2015: Issue 45 A Time to Give Tanks
  10. ^ Halo Waypoint: ABOUT THAT FALL OF REACH ANIMATED SERIES TRAILER
  11. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series
  12. ^ Halo Legends: Homecoming
  13. ^ Halo: Reach - The Armory - Helmet - CQC description
  14. ^ Halo Waypoint, Sunsetting Halo Xbox 360 Game Services in 2021 (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
  15. ^ Bungie.Net - Bungie Weekly Update: 3/14/08

v • d • e
 
List of armor permutations by game titles
v • d • e
 
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
For a complete list, check out our Armor directory.

v • d • e
 
List of armor permutations by generation
v • d • e
 
GEN2
Variants originating from GEN1
Variants based on GEN1
ANVIL Prototypes
Air Assault • Aviator • COS • Compass • Deadeye • Demo • Hammerhead • Hivemind • Navigator • Nomdagro • Pioneer • Rhine • Soldier • Suture • Tanker • Warrior
New variants
Achilles • Anubis • Argonaut • Athlon • Atlas • Aviator • Barvo • Breaker • Challenger • Cinder • CIO • Copperhead • Cyclops • Cypher • Deadeye • Decimator • Defender • Dynast • Enforcer • Engineer • Fenrir • Foehammer • FOTUS • Freebooter • Goblin • Helioskrill • Hellcat • Helljumper • Hermes • Hunter • Icarus • Infiltrator • Interceptor • Jumpmaster • Legionnaire • Locus • Mako • Marauder • Maverick • Mirmillion • Nightfall • Nomad • Oceanic • Pathfinder • Pioneer • Prefect • Protector • Raijin • Reaper • Recluse • Recruit • Ricochet • Scanner • Seeker • Soldier • Stalker • Stinger • Teishin • Technician • Tracer • Tracker • Valkyrie • Vanguard • Vector • Venture • Viper • Void Dancer • Warrior • War Master • Wetwork
Forearms/Legs
Other
For a complete list, check out our MJOLNIR Armor directory.
Retrieved from "https://www.halopedia.org/index.php?title=CQB-class_Mjolnir&oldid=1397331"