Editing DEFENDER-class Mjolnir

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Armor infobox
|name=Defender
|image= {{Pageimage|HTMCC-H4 Defender 2.png}}[[File:H5G - MJOLNIR Defender.png|300px]]
|manufacturer=[[Imbrium Machine Complex]]{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=150}}
|testsite=[[Anakara Resiliency Chamber]]{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}
|type=[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR (GEN2)]]
|role=Defense of non-combat personnel/civilians
|features=*Neutral face-plate contour helmet
*XV-3 modular comm tool
*12-7R shield predictor system
*Class-4 DFN chest plate
}}
{{Article quote|Currently employed at research facilities on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo.}}
'''DEFENDER-class Mjolnir''' is a variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2]]] manufactured by the [[Imbrium Machine Complex]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}

==Overview==
===Design details===
The helmet has a neutral face-plate contours for activity in civilian populations. It also has a XV-3 modular comm tool that prevents localized compromise.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} The observation and communication features of the Defender helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5|H5G|[[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Armory]] description}}

The class-4 DFN chestplate employed in the system has a 12-7R feed (shield predictor system).{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}

===Development history===
The MJOLNIR/Defender variant was manufactured by [[Imbrium Machine Complex]]. It was tested at [[Anakara Resiliency Chamber]].{{Ref/Reuse|H4}} It was developed in response to the [[UNSC Ordnance Commission]] which stated the need for defense-centric armor variants, which would be used for the protection of civilian populations rather than the assault of enemy strongholds. While following the strict ruling of the commission, the armor managed to be an effective combat system.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}

===Usage===
The Defender variant is generally used on controller bases, ONI sites, and colonial populations where civil unrest is common.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} The placid Defender faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-[[Insurrectionist]] units.{{Ref/Reuse|H5}}

Close range weapons training is common practice for users who plan to use this variant.{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}}

The Defender armor was deployed at research facilities on [[Trevelyan]] and [[Gamma Halo]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H4|H4|Armor permutations (Halo 4)|Spartan Armor Customization|Detail=Vanguard Description|Quote=Currently employed at research facilities on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo.}}

==In-game information==
===''Halo 4''===
Defender was first introduced as an [[Armor customization (Halo 4)|armor permutation]] in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! style="width: 15%"|Armor
! style="width: 55%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo 4'')
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements (''Halo: MCC'')
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|[[File:H4 MJOLNIR Defender.png|75px]]<br/>Defender
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Issued to S-IV operatives on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo.
|rowspan="4"|Reach {{Rank/H4|2|4}}
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC):''' Issued to S-IV operatives on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulders description (MCC):''' Modular left/right spaulder from Defender-class armor.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC):''' An early effort at countering low-level Forerunner offensive protocols.
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|Image N/A<br/>Defender Control (CTRL) skin
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Customized with CONTROL armor skin.
|rowspan="4"|Complete the [[List of Halo 4 Commendations|Bullet in the Brain commendation]].
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default as of [[Series 4: Reclaimer]].
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC)''' Defender helmet customized with CONTROL coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulder description (MCC)''' Defender left/ right spaulder customized with CONTROL coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC)''' Defender chassis customized with CONTROL coating.
|- align="center"
|rowspan="4"|[[File:H4 Defender Column.png|75px]]<br/>Defender Column (CLMN) skin
|align="left"|'''Description (H4):''' Customized with COLUMN armor skin.
|rowspan="4"|Purchase the [[Champions Bundle]]. This is not usable in Spartan Ops.
|rowspan="4"|Unlocked by default as of [[Series 4: Reclaimer]].
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Helmet description (MCC)''' Defender helmet customized with COLUMN coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Shoulder description (MCC)''' Defender left/ right spaulder customized with COLUMN coating.
|- align="center"
|align="left"|'''Chest description (MCC)''' Defender chassis customized with COLUMN coating.
|}
===''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''===
Defender returned and was available in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]'', being unlockable through the beta's progression system. It featured no variants.
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Armor
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Manufacturer
! scope="col" style="width: 25%" |Description
! scope="col" style="width: 20%" |Unlock requirements
|- align="center"
|rowspan="2"|[[File:H5GB - Armor - Defender.jpg|100px]]<br/>Defender
|rowspan="2"|[[Imbrium Machine Complex]]
|align="left"|'''Helmet description''': It has not escaped notice that the observation and communication features of the DEFENDER helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|2|6}}
|-align="center"
|align="left"|'''Body description''': The placid DEFENDER faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units.
|Reach {{Rank/H4|2|7}}
|}

===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
Defender would be among the launch-era armor that returned in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' as an [[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|armor permutation]] unlockable via the [[Requisition system]]. The suit is not a fully-original design, utilizing the Defender chest and shoulders, the [[RICOCHET-class Mjolnir|Ricochet]] forearms, and [[LG-50 Bulk]] legs. The Defender set has three alternate skin designs; Castle, Redoubt and Fortress.
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 75%;"
|-
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Armor
! scope="col" style="width: 25%" |Description
! scope="col" style="width: 10%" |Rarity
! scope="col" style="width: 15%" |Introduced in
! scope="col" style="width: 20%" |Unlock requirements
|-
|-align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - Defender (helmet).png|100px]]<br/>Defender (helmet)
|rowspan="4" align="left"|It has not escaped notice that the observation and communication features of the DEFENDER helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments.
|rowspan="2"|{{H5Rarity|Rare}}
|rowspan="8"|Introduced on launch.
|rowspan="2"|Purchase a Silver REQ pack for {{RP|5,000}} REQ points.
|-align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - Defender Castle (helmet).png|100px]]<br/>Defender Castle (helmet skin)
|-align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - Defender Redoubt (helmet).png|100px]]<br/>Defender Redoubt (helmet skin)
|{{H5Rarity|Ultra Rare}}
|rowspan="2"|Purchase a Gold REQ pack for {{RP|10,000}} REQ points.
|-align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - Defender Fortress (helmet).png|100px]]<br/>Defender Fortress (helmet skin)
|{{H5Rarity|Legendary}}
|-align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - Defender (body).png|100px]]<br/>Defender (body)
|rowspan="4" align="left"|The placid DEFENDER faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units.
|rowspan="2"|{{H5Rarity|Rare}}
|rowspan="2"|Purchase a Silver REQ pack for {{RP|5,000}} REQ points.
|-align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - Defender Castle (body).png|100px]]<br/>Defender Castle (body skin)
|-align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - Defender Redoubt (body).png|100px]]<br/>Defender Redoubt (body skin)
|{{H5Rarity|Ultra Rare}}
|rowspan="2"|Purchase a Gold REQ pack for {{RP|10,000}} REQ points.
|-align="center"
|[[File:H5G - REQ icon - Defender Fortress (body).png|100px]]<br/>Defender Fortress (body skin)
|{{H5Rarity|Legendary}}
|}

==Production notes==
===References===
The Defender armor's three skins in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' are all named after defensive structures.

===''Halo Online''===
{{Main|s=s|Armor customization (Halo Online)|Cut Halo: The Master Chief Collection customization}}
Defender was an armor set present in ''[[Halo Online]]'' prior to its cancellation. This variant was intended to be repurposed and released into ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''; now dubbed "Utility", with a full suite of armor. The icons for this iteration of Defender were included in the flight files for [[Series 7: Elite]], however the armor was never released.
<gallery>
File:HTMCC H3 Utility(Defender) Ingame.png|Defender in-game during the Season 5 December patch.
File:HTMCC H3 Utility Helmet Icon.png|Defender helmet.
File:HTMCC H3 Utility Chest Icon.png|Defender chest.
File:HTMCC H3 Utility LShoulder Icon.png|Defender left shoulder.
File:HTMCC H3 Utility RShoulder Icon.png|Defender right shoulder.
File:HTMCC H3 Utility Forearms Icon.png|Defender forearms.
File:HTMCC H3 Utility Legs Icon.png|Defender legs.
</gallery>

==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Defender}}
===''Halo 4''===
<gallery>
File:H4_Concept_MultiplayerArmors.jpg|''Halo 4'' concept art for Defender (middle row, right).
File:H4 Defender 3d model.jpg|Front and back views of the Defender armor in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4-Render-DefenderArmor-Lowpoly.jpg|Full-body color render of the Defender armor in ''Halo 4''..
File:H4IG_DEFENDER.jpg|Defender armor in the [[Halo 4 Interactive Guide|''Halo 4'' Interactive Guide]].
File:HTMCC-H4 Defender 3.png|A Defender-clad Spartan using an {{Pattern|Eos'Mak|plasma pistol}}.
File:HTMCC-H4 Defender 1.png|A Defender-clad Spartan with an overheating Eos'Mak-pattern plasma pistol.
File:HTMCC-H4 Defender 2.png|A Defender-clad Spartan with an [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle]].
</gallery>

===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
<gallery>
File:Halo5 Defender.png|The Defender armor in the ''[[Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta]]''.
File:Halo5 DefenderFull.png|Full-body render of the Defender armor from the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta''.
File:H5GBDefender.png|The Defender helmet in the ''Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta'' customization menu.
File:H5G Defender Render 2.jpg|Render of the Defender armor in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G Defender Render.jpg|A render of the armour in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
</gallery>

===''Halo 5: Guardians'' skins===
<gallery>
File:H5-Waypoint-Defender.png|Default skin
File:H5-Waypoint-Defender-CASTLE.png|Castle skin
File:H5-Waypoint-Defender-REDOUBT.png|Redoubt skin
File:H5-Waypoint-Defender-FORTRESS.png|Fortress skin
</gallery>

===''Halo Online''===
<gallery>File:Defender HO.png|Defender chest in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 4]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''

==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}

{{Armor/Permutation|H4|H5G}}
{{Navbox/Universe/Mjolnir|Overview|GEN2}}
[[Category:MJOLNIR armor]]
[[Category:Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer armor permutations]]
[[Category:Halo 4 multiplayer armor permutations]]