Editing DEFENDER-class Mjolnir

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Armor infobox
|name=Defender
|image= [[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
|hideb=]]
}}
{{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 customization (Halo 4)|Armory]] description}}

==In-game information==
===''Halo 4'' - GEN2===
Defender was introduced as an [[Armor customization (Halo 4)|armor set]] 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'' - GEN2===
Defender returned as an [[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|armor set]] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. The suit is not a fully-original design, and employs several ''[[Halo 4]]'' armor pieces including the [[RICOCHET-class Mjolnir|Ricochet]] forearms and [[LG-50 Bulk]] legs while retaining the standard Defender chest and shoulders. The Defender set has three alternate skin designs; Castle, Redoubt and Fortress.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%;"
! style="width: 15%"|Helmet
! style="width: 70%"|Description
! style="width: 15%"|Unlock requirements
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Defender Rare.png|100px]]<br/>Defender (helmet)
|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.
|align="left"|Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Defender Castle Rare.png|100px]]<br/>Defender Castle (helmet skin)
|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.
|align="left"|Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Defender Redoubt Ultra Rare.png|100px]]<br/>Defender Redoubt (helmet skin)
|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.
|align="left"|Ultra Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:H5G REQ Helmets Defender Fortress Legendary.png|100px]]<br/>Defender Fortress (helmet skin)
|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.
|align="left"|Legendary [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Defender.png|100px]]<br/>Defender (body)
|align="left"|The placid DEFENDER faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units.
|align="left"|Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Defender Castle.png|100px]]<br/>Defender Castle (body skin)
|align="left"|The placid DEFENDER faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units.
|align="left"|Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Defender Redoubt.png|100px]]<br/>Defender Redoubt (body skin)
|align="left"|The placid DEFENDER faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units.
|align="left"|Ultra Rare [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|- align="center"
|[[File:REQ Card - Armor Defender Fortress.png|100px]]<br/>Defender Fortress (body skin)
|align="left"|The placid DEFENDER faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units.
|align="left"|Legendary [[List of REQ cards|REQ card]]
|}

==Trivia==
*The armor's skins in ''Halo 5: Guardians'' are all named after defensive structures.
==Gallery==
{{Linkbox|gallery=yes|gallerypage=Images of MJOLNIR Defender}}
===Normal gallery===
<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.
File:H4IG_DEFENDER.jpg|The ''Halo 4'' Interactive Guide description.
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:Royal-sybrandt-finaldefender.jpg|Render of the Defender armor in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
File:H5G Defender Render.jpg|A render of the armour in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:Defender HO.png|Defender chest in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
</gallery>

===''Halo 4'' skins===
<gallery>
File:H4_MJOLNIR_Defender.png|Default skin
File:H4 Defender Column.png|Column skin
</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>

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

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

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