DEFENDER-class Mjolnir

Defender
Production overview
Manufacturer(s):	Imbrium Machine Complex
Testing site(s):	Anakara Resiliency Chamber
Type:	MJOLNIR (GEN2)
Role(s):	Defense of non-combat personnel/civilians
Technical specifications
Feature(s):	Neutral face-plate contour helmet XV-3 modular comm tool 12-7R shield predictor system Class-4 DFN chest plate

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Currently employed at research facilities on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo.

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DEFENDER-class Mjolnir is a variant of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor [GEN2] manufactured by the Imbrium Machine Complex.

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. The observation and communication features of the Defender helmet are well-suited for combat actuation in urban environments.

The class-4 DFN chestplate employed in the system has a 12-7R feed (shield predictor system).

Development history

The MJOLNIR/Defender variant was manufactured by Imbrium Machine Complex. It was tested at Anakara Resiliency Chamber. 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.

Usage

The Defender variant is generally used on controller bases, ONI sites, and colonial populations where civil unrest is common. The placid Defender faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units.

Close range weapons training is common practice for users who plan to use this variant.

The Defender armor was deployed at research facilities on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo.

In-game information

Halo 4

Defender was first introduced as an armor permutation in Halo 4.

Armor	Description	Unlock requirements (Halo 4)	Unlock requirements (Halo: MCC)
Defender	Description (H4): Issued to S-IV operatives on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo.	Reach	Unlocked by default.
	Helmet description (MCC): Issued to S-IV operatives on Trevelyan and Gamma Halo.
	Shoulders description (MCC): Modular left/right spaulder from Defender-class armor.
	Chest description (MCC): An early effort at countering low-level Forerunner offensive protocols.
Image N/A Defender Control (CTRL) skin	Description (H4): Customized with CONTROL armor skin.	Complete the Bullet in the Brain commendation.	Unlocked by default as of Series 4: Reclaimer.
	Helmet description (MCC) Defender helmet customized with CONTROL coating.
	Shoulder description (MCC) Defender left/ right spaulder customized with CONTROL coating.
	Chest description (MCC) Defender chassis customized with CONTROL coating.
Defender Column (CLMN) skin	Description (H4): Customized with COLUMN armor skin.	Purchase the Champions Bundle. This is not usable in Spartan Ops.	Unlocked by default as of Series 4: Reclaimer.
	Helmet description (MCC) Defender helmet customized with COLUMN coating.
	Shoulder description (MCC) Defender left/ right spaulder customized with COLUMN coating.
	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.

Armor	Manufacturer	Description	Unlock requirements
Defender	Imbrium Machine Complex	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
		Body description: The placid DEFENDER faceplate is a symbol of both UNSC oppression and protection, due to use by Spartan anti-Insurrectionist units.	Reach